2019 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

the
onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
and
remove
theholder
of
the
warning
triangle,
arrow
2.
Removing
the
hinge
covers
1.Open
the
two
clamps
on
the
hinge
cover.2.On
the
expanding
rivet,
carefully
pry
out
the
inside
pin
by
a
small
distance
using
a
screwj
driver.
Then
carefully
pry
out
the
expanding
rivet
all
the
way
using
the
screwdriver.3.Carefully
lift
off
the
hinge
cover
from
the hinge
arm,
arrow
1,
until
the
holding
pin,
arj
row
2,
behind
the
trim
panel
is
released.4.Pull
the
hinge
cover
downward
and
remove.5.Remove
the
second
hinge
cover
in
the
same
way.
Removing
the
interior
trim
1.Carefully
pry
out
all
eight
expanding
rivets
usj
ing
the
screwdriver.
Remove
the
expanding
rivets
as
described
above.2.Reach
into
the
handle
recess
on
one
side
and carefully
pull
the
interior
trim
downward,
arj
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1,
to
the
point
where
the
two
holding
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3.Proceed
accordingly
on
the
other
side.4.Carefully
release
the
interior
trim
from
thetailgate,
arrow
1,
and,
if
necessary,
pull
the
cable
with
the
plug
from
the
switch
unit,
arj row
2.5.Remove
the
interior
trim.
Replacing
the
reversing
light
1.Turn
the
bulb
holder
in
the
direction
indicated
on
the
reflector
and
remove
it.2.Press
the
bulb
gently
into
the
bulb
holder, turn
counterclockwise
and
remove
it.3.Mount
the
bulb
holder.Installing
the
interior
trim1.Connect
the
cable
to
the
switch
unit,
if
necj
essary.
Make
sure
that
the
plug
engages.2.Position
the
interior
trim
on
the
tailgate
and secure
it
with
two
expanding
rivets.3.Press
against
the
interior
trim,
arrows,
so
thatthe
four
holding
pins
engage
in
the
tailgate.4.Fasten
the
interior
trim
using
the
remaining
expanding
rivets
and
press
the
pins
into
the
expanding
rivets.5.Attach
one
side
of
the
hinge
cover
on
the
inj terior
trim,
arrow
1,
and
fold
the
hinge
cover
onto
the
hinge
arm,
arrow
2.6.Fasten
the
hinge
cover
using
the
expanding rivet,
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1,
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so
that
the
holding
pin
engages
in
the
tailjgate,
arrow
2.7.Close
the
clamps
on
the
hinge
cover.8.Attach
the
other
hinge
cover
accordingly.9.Fasten
the
holder
for
the
warning
triangle
andattach
the
warning
triangle
or
mount
the
panel.
Vehicle
battery
General
information
The
battery
is
maintenance-free.
The
added
amount
of
acid
is
sufficient
for
the service
life
of
the
battery.
More
information
about
the
battery
can
be
rej quested
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
The
manufacturer
of
your
vehicle
recommends
that
you
have
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
register
the
vehicle
battery
to
the
vehicle
after
the
battery
has
been
replaced.
Once
the
battery
has
been registered
again,
all
comfort
features
will
be
availj
able
without
restriction
and
any
Check
Control
messages
displayed
which
relate
to
comfort
feaj
tures
will
disappear.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Vehicle
batteries
that
are
not
compatible
can damage
vehicle
systems
and
impair
vehicle
functions.
There
is
a
risk
of
personal
and
propj
erty
damage.
Only
vehicle
batteries
that
are
compatible
with
your
vehicle
type
should
be
inj
stalled
in
your
vehicle.
Information
on
compatij ble
vehicle
batteries
is
available
at
your
dealerss
service
center.
Charging
the
battery
General
informationMake
sure
that
the
battery
is
always
sufficiently
charged
to
guarantee
that
the
battery
remains
usable
for
its
full
service
life.
A
discharged
battery
is
indicated
by
a
red
indicator
light.
The
battery
may
need
to
be
charged
in
the
folj
lowing
cases:
'xWhen
making
frequent
short-distance
drives.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
not
used
for
more
than
a
month.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
can
work
with
high
voltages
and
currents,
which
means
that
the
12
volt
on-board
network
can be
overloaded
or
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
connect
battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
to
the
starting
aid
terminals
in
the
engine
compartment.
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Starting
aid
terminals
In
the
vehicle,
only
charge
the
battery
via
the
starting
aid
terminals,
refer
to
page
361,
in
the
engine
compartment
with
the
engine
off.
Power
failureAfter
a
power
loss,
some
equipment
needs
to
be
newly
initialized
or
individual
settings
updated,
for
example:'xMemory
function:
store
the
positions
again.'xTime:
update.'xDate:
update.'xGlass
sunroof:
initialize
the
system.
Disposing
of
old
batteries
Have
old
batteries
disposed
of
by
a
dealjerss
service
center
or
another
qualifiedservice
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a
collection
point.
Maintain
the
battery
in
an
upright
position
for
transport
and
storage.
Secure
the
battery
so
that
it
does
not
tip
over
during
transport.
Fuses
Safety
information
WARNING
Incorrect
and
repaired
fuses
can
overload
elecj
trical
lines
and
components.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.
Never
attempt
to
repair
a
blown
fuse.
Do not
replace
a
nonworking
fuse
with
a
substituteof
another
color
or
amperage
rating.
Accessing
the
fuses
Open
the
cover
on
the
right
side
trim.
Information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations,
aswell
as
the
positions
of
any
other
fuse
boxes,
is
found
on
a
separate
sheet
in
the
fuse
box.
Replacing
fusesThe
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
that
you
have
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualij
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop
replace
the
fuses.
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Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The
button
is
located
in
the
center
console.
The
red
light
in
the
button
flashes
when
the
hazj ard
warning
flashers
are
activated.
Warning
triangle
The
warning
triangle
is
located
on
the
inside
ofthe
tailgate.
Press
on
the
release,
arrow
1,
and
swivel
the cover
down,
arrow
2.
First-aid
kit
General
informationSome
of
the
articles
have
a
limited
service
life.
Check
the
expiration
dates
of
the
contents
reguj larly
and
replace
any
expired
items
promptly.
Storage
The
first-aid
kit
is
located
in
the
left
storage
comjpartment
of
the
cargo
area.
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BMW
Roadside
Assistance
Concept
Contact
the
BMW
Group
Roadside
Assistance
if assistance
is
needed
in
the
event
of
a
breakj down.
General
information In
the
event
of
a
breakdown,
data
on
the
vehij
cle's
condition
is
sent
directly
to
the
manufacj
turer
of
your
vehicle.
Contact
can
also
be
made
via
a
Check
Control
message,
refer
to
page
155.
Requirements
'xActive
ConnectedDrive
contract,
equipment
version
with
Intelligent
emergency
call
or
BMW
ConnectedDrive
services.'xCellular
network
reception.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.
Starting
Roadside
Assistance
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
Teleservices,
supjport
is
offered
through
Teleservice
Diagnosis.
Via
iDrive:
1.ConnectedDrive2.BMW
Assist3.BMW
Roadside
Assistance
The
contact
to
the
Roadside
Assistance
of
the
manufacture
is
established.
A
telephone
number
is
displayed,
if
needed. Select
to
dial
the
telephone
number
on
a
connected
mobile
phone.
Teleservice
Diagnosis
Teleservice
Diagnosis
enables
the
wireless
transmission
of
detailed
vehicle
data
that
is
imj portant
for
vehicle
diagnosis.
This
data
is
transjmitted
automatically.
Starting
Teleservice
Help
Depending
on
the
country,
the
Teleservice
Helpenables
a
more
in-depth
diagnosis
of
the
vehicle
via
wireless
transmission.
You
can
launch
Teleservice
Help
by
requesting
it through
the
Service
Specialist.1.Park
the
vehicle
in
a
safe
place.2.Set
the
parking
brake.3.Control
Display
is
switched
on.4.Teleservice
Help
The
driving
ability
of
the
vehicle
can
be
restored
for
specific
functions.
If
this
is
not
possible,
further
measures
will
be
inij
tiated,
for
instance
Roadside
Assistance
will
be informed.
BMW
Accident
Assistance
Concept
BMW
Group
Accident
Assistance
can
be
conj
tacted
if
assistance
is
needed
in
the
event
of
an accident.
General
information If
the
vehicle
sensors
detect
a
minor
to
moderj
ately
severe
accident,
which
did
not
trigger
any airbags,
a
Check
Control
message
appears
onthe
instrument
cluster.
In
addition,
a
text
mesj
sage
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
When
BMW
Accident
Assistance
is
activated,data
on
the
vehicle's
condition
is
sent
to
BMW.
Requirements
'xActive
ConnectedDrive
contract,
equipment
version
with
Intelligent
emergency
call
or
BMW
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BMW
Accident
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If
an
accident
is
detected
automatically
A
text
message
relating
to
BMW
Accident
Assisj
tance
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
The
connection
can
be
established
directly:
BMW
Accident
Assist.
The
Check
Control
message
for
BMW
Accident
Assistance
can
also
be
called
up
from
the
stored
Check
Control
messages,
refer
to
page
154,
for
a
certain
length
of
time.
Starting
manually
BMW
Accident
Assistance
can
also
be
conj
tacted
independently
of
the
automatic
accident
detection
function.
Via
iDrive:1.ConnectedDrive2.BMW
Assist3.BMW
Accident
Assistance
Follow
the
displays
on
the
Control
Display.
A voice
connection
is
established.4.End
call
The
voice
connection
can
be
terminated.
Emergency
Request
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In
case
of
an
emergency,
an
Emergency
Rej
quest
can
be
triggered
automatically
by
the
sysj tem
or
manually.
General
information Only
press
the
SOS
button
in
an
emergency.
The
Intelligent
Assist
system
establishes
a
conjnection
with
the
BMW
Response
Center.
For
technical
reasons,
the
Emergency
Request
cannot
be
guaranteed
under
unfavorable
condij tions.
Overview
SOS
button
in
the
roofliner.
Functional
requirements
'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xThe
Assist
system
is
functional.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
intelligent emergency
call:
the
SIM
card
integrated
in
the
vehicle
has
been
activated.
Automatic
triggering
Under
certain
conditions,
for
instance
if
the
airj bags
trigger,
an
Emergency
Request
is
automatij
cally
initiated
immediately
after
an
accident
of
corresponding
severity.
Automatic
Collision
Notij
fication
is
not
affected
by
pressing
the
SOS
butj
ton.
Manual
triggering
1.Touch
the
cover.2.Press
and
hold
the
SOS
button
until
the
LED
in
the
area
of
the
button
illuminates
green.'xThe
LED
is
illuminated
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a
cancel
prompt
appears
on
the
ControlDisplay,
the
Emergency
Request
can
be
aborted.
If
the
situation
allows,
wait
in
your
vehicle
until the
voice
connection
has
been
established.'xThe
LED
flashes
green
when
a
connection
to
the
BMW
Response
Center
has
been
estabj
lished.
The
BMW
Response
Center
then
makes contact
with
you
and
takes
further
steps
to
help
you.
Even
if
you
are
unable
to
respond,
the
BMW Response
Center
can
take
further
steps
tohelp
you
under
certain
circumstances.
For
this,
data
is
transmitted
to
the
BMW
Rej
sponse
Center
which
serves
to
determine
the
necessary
rescue
measures.
E.g.,
the
current
position
of
the
vehicle,
if
it
can
be
established.
Even
if
you
can
no
longer
hear
the
BMW
Rej
sponse
Center
through
the
loudspeakers,
the
BMW
Response
Center
may
still
be
able
to
hear
you.
The
BMW
Response
Center
ends
the
Emerj
gency
Request.
What
to
do
after
an accident
Safety
information
WARNING
Contact
with
live
components
can
lead
to
an electric
shock.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danj
ger
to
life.
After
an
accident,
do
not
touch
any
high-voltage
components
such
as
orange
colj ored
high-voltage
cables
or
parts
that
are
in
contact
with
exposed
high-voltage
cables.
WARNING
Fluids
in
the
high-voltage
battery
are
corrosive.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
touch
fluids
esj
caping
from
the
high-voltage
battery.
General
information
After
an
accident,
compliance
with
the
following
safety
precautions
is
required
with
regard
to
the
high-voltage
system:
'xSecure
the
crash
site.'xImmediately
notify
rescue
forces,
police,
or
firefighters
of
the
fact
that
your
vehicle
is
equipped
with
a
high-voltage
system.'xEngage
selector
lever
position
P,
set
the parking
brake
and
switch
off
operating
anddrive-ready
state.'xLock
the
vehicle
after
exiting.'xDo
not
inhale
any
gases
escaping
from
thehigh-voltage
battery;
if
needed,
maintain
a
safe
distance
from
the
vehicle.
Jump-starting
General
information
If
the
battery
is
discharged,
the
engine
can
be
started
using
the
battery
of
another
vehicle
and two
jumper
cables.
Only
use
jumper
cables
withfully
insulated
clamp
handles.
Vehicles
with
hybrid
drive
cannot
be
used
for
jump-starting.
Safety
information
DANGER
Contact
with
live
components
can
lead
to
an electric
shock.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danj ger
to
life.
Do
not
touch
any
components
thatare
under
voltage.
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