2019 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Viscosity
gradesViscosity
gradesSAE
0W-20.SAE
0W-30.
More
information
about
suitable
engine
oil
ratj
ings
and
viscosities
of
engine
oils
can
be
rej quested
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Engine
oil
change
NOTICE
Engine
oil
that
is
not
changed
in
timely
fashion
can
cause
increased
engine
wear
and
thus
enj gine
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
exceed
the
service
data
indij
cated
in
the
vehicle.
The
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
that
you have
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualij
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop
change
the
enj
gine
oil.
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CoolantVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
e.
g.,
due
to
the
selectedoptions
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems.
When
usj
ing
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable laws
and
regulations
must
be
observed.
General
information
Coolant
consists
of
water
and
additives.
Not
all
commercially
available
additives
are
suitaj ble
for
the
vehicle.
Information
about
suitable
adjditives
is
available
from
a
dealerss
service
centeror
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Safety
information
WARNING
With
the
engine
hot
and
the
cooling
system
open,
coolant
can
escape
and
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Only
open
the
cooling
system
with
the
engine
cooled
down.
WARNING
Additives
are
harmful
and
incorrect
additives can
damage
the
engine.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
allow
additives
to
come
into
contact
with
skin,
eyes
or
articles
of
clothing.
Use
suitable
additives
only.
Coolant
level
General
information
The
vehicle
features
two
cooling
circuits.
Always
check
the
coolant
levels
of
both
coolant
reserj voirs
and
refill
as
needed.
Checking
the
coolant
level
in
the
filler
neck
1.Let
the
engine
cool.2.Turn
the
lid
of
the
coolant
reservoir
slightly
counterclockwise
to
allow
any
excess
presj
sure
to
dissipate,
then
open
it.3.Open
the
coolant
reservoir
lid.4.The
coolant
level
is
correct
if
it
lies
between the
minimum
and
maximum
marks
in
the
filler
neck.
Adding
1.Let
the
engine
cool.2.Turn
the
lid
of
the
coolant
reservoir
slightly
counterclockwise
to
allow
any
excess
presj
sure
to
dissipate,
then
open
it.3.Open
the
coolant
reservoir
lid.4.If
the
coolant
is
low,
slowly
add
coolant
up
to
the
specified
level;
do
not
overfill.5.Close
the
cap.6.Have
the
cause
of
the
coolant
loss
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Disposal
Comply
with
the
relevant
environmental
protection
regulations
when
disposing
of
coolant
and
coolant
additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
e.
g.,
due
to
the
selectedoptions
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems.
When
usj
ing
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable laws
and
regulations
must
be
observed.
BMW
maintenance
system
The
maintenance
system
indicates
required maintenance
measures,
and
thereby
providessupport
in
maintaining
road
safety
and
the
operajtional
reliability
of
the
vehicle.
In
some
cases,
scopes
and
intervals
of
the
mainj
tenance
system
may
vary
according
to
the
counj try
version.
Replacement
work,
spare
parts,
fuels
and
lubricants,
and
wear
materials
are
calculated
separately.
Further
information
is
available
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
servj
ice
center
or
repair
shop.
Condition
Based
ServiceCBS
Concept
Sensors
and
special
algorithms
take
into
account the
driving
conditions
of
the
vehicle.
CBS
uses
these
to
calculate
the
need
for
maintenance.
The
system
makes
it
possible
to
adapt
the
amount
of
maintenance
corresponding
to
your
user
profile.
General
information
Information
on
service
requirements,
refer
to
page
157,
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control
Information
on
the
required
maintenance
is
conjtinuously
stored
in
the
remote
control.
The
dealjerss
service
center
can
read
this
data
out
and
suggest
a
maintenance
scope
for
the
vehicle.
Therefore,
hand
the
service
advisor
the
remote
control
with
which
the
vehicle
was
driven
most recently.
Storage
periods Storage
periods
during
which
the
vehicle
battery
was
disconnected
are
not
taken
into
account.
If
this
occurs,
have
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop update
the
time-dependent
maintenance
procejdures,
such
as
checking
brake
fluid
and,
if
necesj
sary,
changing
the
engine
oil
and
the
microfilter/ activated-charcoal
filter.
Service
and
Warranty Information
Booklet
for
USmodels
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
forCanadian
models
Please
consult
your
Service
and
Warranty
Inforj
mation
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
for
additional
information
on
service
requirements.
The
manufacturer
of
your
vehicle
recommends
that
maintenance
and
repair
be
performed
by
a dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
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ice
center
or
repair
shop.
Records
of
regular
maintenance
and
repair
work
should
be
retained.
Socket
for
OBD
Onboard Diagnosis
General
information
Devices
connected
to
the
OBD
socket
trigger
the
alarm
system
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
Rej move
any
devices
connected
at
the
OBD
socket
before
locking
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
socket
for
Onboard
Diagnosis
is
an
intrij
cate
component
intended
to
be
used
in
conj
junction
with
specialized
equipment
to
check the
vehicless
primary
emissions
system.
Imj
proper
use
of
the
socket
for
Onboard
Diagnoj
sis,
or
contact
with
the
socket
for
Onboard
Dij
agnosis
for
other
than
its
intended
purpose, can
cause
vehicle
malfunctions
and
createsrisks
of
personal
and
property
damage.
Giventhe
foregoing,
the
manufacture
of
your
vehiclestrongly
recommends
that
access
to
the
socketfor
Onboard
Diagnosis
be
limited
to
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
cenj
ter
or
repair
shop
or
other
persons
that
have
the
specialized
training
and
equipment
for
purj
poses
of
properly
utilizing
the
socket
for
Onj
board
Diagnosis.
Position
There
is
an
OBD
socket
on
the
driver's
side
for checking
the
primary
components
in
the
vehij
cle's
emissions.
Emissions
'xThe
warning
light
lights
up:
Emissions
are
deteriorating.
Have
the vehicle
checked
as
soon
as
possible.'xThe
warning
light
flashes
under
certain
cirj
cumstances:
This
indicates
that
there
is
excessive
misfiring in
the
engine.
Reduce
the
vehicle
speed
and
have
the
sysj
tem
checked
immediately;
otherwise,
serious
engine
misfiring
within
a
brief
period
can
serij
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damage
emission
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Replacing
componentsVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
e.
g.,
due
to
the
selectedoptions
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems.
When
usj
ing
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable laws
and
regulations
must
be
observed.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The
onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
is
located
in
the
left storage
compartment
of
the
cargo
area,
under
or
next
to
the
charging
cable.
Wiper
blades
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
window
may
sustain
damage
if
the
wiper
falls
onto
it
without
the
wiper
blade
installed.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Hold
the
wiper
firmly
when
changing
the
wiper
blade.
Do
not
fold
or
switch
on
the
wiper
without
a
wiper
blade
installed.
NOTICE
Folded-away
wipers
can
be
jammed
when
the
hood
is
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to property.
Make
sure
that
the
wipers
with
thewiper
blades
mounted
are
folded
down
onto
the
windshield
before
opening
the
hood.
Replacing
the
front
wiper
blades
1.To
change
the
wiper
blades,
fold
up
the
wiper
arms,
refer
to
page
138.2.Lift
the
wiper
all
the
way
off
of
the
windshield.3.Press
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
out
the
wiper
blade,
arrow
2.4.Insert
the
new
wiper
blade
and
press
it
on
unj
til
it
you
hear
it
snap
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Lights
and
bulbs
General
information
Lights
and
bulbs
Lights
and
bulbs
make
an
essential
contribution
to
vehicle
safety.
Some
items
of
equipment
use
light-emitting
dij
odes
installed
behind
a
cover
as
a
light
source.
These
light-emitting
diodes
are
related
to
conj
ventional
lasers
and
are
officially
designated
as Class
1
light-emitting
diodes.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
that
you
let
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
perform
the
work
in
case
of
a
malfunction.
A
spare
light
box
is
available
from
a
dealerss
servj
ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
351.
Headlight
glass
Condensation
can
form
on
the
inside
of
the headlight
glass
in
cool
or
humid
weather.
Whendriving
with
the
lights
switched
on,
the
condenj
sation
evaporates
after
a
short
time.
The
headj light
glass
does
not
need
to
be
changed.
If
despite
driving
with
the
headlights
switched
on,
increasing
humidity
forms,
for
instance
water
droplets
in
the
light,
have
the
headlights
checked.
Safety
information
WARNING
Bulbs
can
get
hot
during
operation.
Contact
with
the
bulbs
can
cause
burns.
There
is
a
risk of
injury.
Only
change
bulbs
after
they
havecooled
off.
WARNING
Work
on
switched-on
lighting
systems
can
cause
short
circuits.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
working
on
the
lighting
system,
switch
off
the
lights
in question.
If
necessary,
heed
the
bulb
manufacj
turer's
instructions.
WARNING
Intensive
brightness
can
irritate
or
damage
the
retina
of
the
eye.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not look
directly
into
the
headlights
or
other
light
sources.
Do
not
remove
the
LED
covers.
NOTICE
Dirty
bulbs
have
a
reduced
service
life.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
hold
new bulbs
with
your
bare
hands.
Use
a
clean
clothor
something
similar,
or
hold
the
bulb
by
its
base.
Front
lights
Adaptive
LED
headlights
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
351.
All
lights
feature
LED
technology.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
contact
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center or
repair
shop.
LED
headlights
General
information
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
351.
All
front
lights
are
designed
with
LED
technolj ogy,
with
the
exception
of
the
two
turn
signals.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
contact
a
dealerssservice
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop.
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Turn
signal,
bulb
replacement
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
351.
21-watt
bulb,
PY21W1.In
the
wheel
house,
press
the
two
retainer tabs
and
fold
down
the
cover.2.Unscrew
the
bulb
holder.3.Press
the
bulb
gently
into
the
bulb
holder,turn
counterclockwise
and
remove
it.4.Insert
the
new
bulb.5.Mount
the
bulb
holder.6.Mount
the
lid.
LED
front
fog
lights
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
351.
LED
front
fog
lights
are
made
using
LED
techj
nology.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
contact
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center or
repair
shop.
Tail
lights
General
information Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
351.
All
tail
lights
are
designed
with
LED
technology, with
the
exception
of
the
two
reversing
lights
in
the
tailgate.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
contact
a
dealerss service
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop.
Reversing
light,
bulb
replacement
General
information
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
351.
21-watt
bulb,
H21W.
Without
a
warning
triangle:
removing
the
panel1.Opening
tailgate.2.Press
the
latch,
arrow
1,
and
remove
the
panel,
arrow
2.
With
a
warning
triangle:
removing
the
holder
1.Opening
tailgate.2.Remove,
refer
to
page
357,
the
warning
trij
angle.3.Press
both
retainer
tabs
in
the
direction
of
the arrows,
arrows
1,
using
the
screwdriver
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