2020 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Turn
signal,
bulb
replacement
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
344.
21-watt
bulb,
PY21W.1.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
344.
LED
front
fog
lights
are
made
using
LED
tech#j
nology.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
contact
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center or
repair
shop.
Tail
lights
General
information Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
344.
All
tail
lights
are
designed
with
LED
technology, with
the
exception
of
the
two
reversing
lights
in
the
trunk
lid.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
contact
a
dealer's service
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop.
Reversing
light,
bulb
replacement
General
information
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
344.
21-watt
bulb,
H21W.
Without
a
warning
triangle:
removing
the
panel1.Opening
trunk
lid.2.Press
the
latch,
arrow
1,
and
remove
the
panel,
arrow
2.
With
a
warning
triangle:
removing
the
holder
1.Opening
trunk
lid.2.Remove,
refer
to
page
351,
the
warning
tri#j
angle.3.Press
both
retainer
tabs
in
the
direction
of
the arrows,
arrows
1,
using
the
screwdriver
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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
screw#j
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,
ar#j
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
us#j
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,
ar#j
row
1,
to
the
point
where
the
two
holding
pins,
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2,
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3.Proceed
accordingly
on
the
other
side.4.Carefully
release
the
interior
trim
from
thetrunk
lid,
arrow
1,
and,
if
necessary,
pull
the
cable
with
the
plug
from
the
switch
unit,
ar#j 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
nec#j
essary.
Make
sure
that
the
plug
engages.2.Position
the
interior
trim
on
the
trunk
lid
and
secure
it
with
two
expanding
rivets.3.Press
against
the
interior
trim,
arrows,
so
that the
four
holding
pins
engage
in
the
trunk
lid.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
in#j 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
trunk
lid,
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
and attach
the
warning
triangle
or
mount
the
panel.
Vehicle
battery
General
information
The
battery
is
maintenance-free.
More
information
about
the
battery
can
be
re#j quested
from
a
dealer's
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Safety
information
Warning
Vehicle
batteries
that
are
not
compatible
can damage
vehicle
systems
and
impair
vehicle
functions.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident
and damage
to
property.
Only
vehicle
batteries
thatare
compatible
with
your
vehicle
type
should
be
installed
in
your
vehicle.
Information
on
com#j
patible
vehicle
batteries
is
available
at
your
dealer#ss
service
center.
Register
the
battery
to
the
vehicle
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
that
you
have
a
service
center
or
another
quali#j
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop
register
the
ve#j
hicle
battery
to
the
vehicle
after
the
battery
hasbeen
replaced.
Once
the
battery
has
been
regis#jtered
again,
all
comfort
features
will
be
availablewithout
restriction
and
any
Check
Control
mes#j
sages
displayed
which
relate
to
comfort
features
will
disappear.
Charging
the
battery
General
information Make
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.
Charge
the
battery
in
the
following
situations:'xWhen
the
inspection
glass
on
the
top
of
the
battery
is
black.'xWhen
the
take-off
performance
is
insufficient.
The
following
circumstances
can
have
a
negative
effect
on
the
performance
of
the
battery:
'xFrequent
short-distance
drives.'xThe
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.
Charging
the
battery
Charge
the
battery
only
when
the
engine
is
off
and
via
the
starting
aid
terminals,
refer
to
page
355,
in
the
engine
compartment.
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Power
failureAfter
a
power
loss,
some
equipment
needs
to
be
newly
initialized
or
individual
settings
updated,
for example:'xWith
Memory
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
deal#jer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualifiedservice
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a
collection
point.
Maintain
the
filled
battery
in
an
upright
position for
transport
and
storage.
Secure
the
battery
so
that
it
does
not
tip
over
during
transport.
Fuses
General
informationThe
fuses
are
located
at
different
places
in
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
Warning
Incorrect
and
repaired
fuses
can
overload
elec#j
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.
In
the
car's
interior
The
fuses
are
located
in
the
car's
interior
in
the
front
passenger
floor
area
behind
a
cover.
Release
mounting,
arrow,
and
carefully
bend
the
trim
panel
down
on
the
right
side.
The
fuse
box
is
located
on
the
front
right.
In
the
cargo
area
The
fuses
are
located
in
the
cargo
area
on
the
right
side
behind
a
cover.
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
available
on
the
Internet:
www.bmw.com/fuse#j
card.
Where
applicable,
information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations
is
also
found
on
a
separate
sheet
in
the
fuse
box.
Additional
fuse
boxes
Additional
fuse
boxes
are
located
in
the
vehicle. In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
contact
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center or
repair
shop.
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fusesThe
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
that
youhave
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
quali#j
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Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The
button
is
located
in
the
center
console.
The
red
light
in
the
button
flashes
when
the
haz#j
ard
warning
flashers
are
activated.
Warning
triangle
The
warning
triangle
is
located
on
the
inside
of the
trunk
lid.
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
regu#j larly
and
replace
any
expired
items
promptly.
Storage
The
first-aid
kit
is
located
in
the
left
storage
com#jpartment
of
the
cargo
area.
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Roadside
Assistance
Concept
Contact
the
BMW
Group
Roadside
Assistance
if assistance
is
needed
in
the
event
of
a
break#j down.
General
information In
the
event
of
a
breakdown,
data
on
the
vehi#j
cle's
condition
is
sent
to
the
vehicle
manufac#j
turer.
There
are
various
ways
of
making
contact.
'xVia
a
Check
Control
message,
refer
to
page
148.'xCalling
with
a
mobile
phone.'xVia
the
BMW
Connected
app.
Requirements
'xActive
ConnectedDrive
contract,
equipment
with
intelligent
emergency
call
or
BMW
Con#j
nectedDrive
services.'xCellular
network
reception.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.
Starting
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
Teleservices,
sup#j
port
is
offered
through
Teleservice
Diagnosis.
Via
iDrive:
1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW
Assist"3."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
im#j
portant
for
vehicle
diagnosis.
This
data
is
trans#j
mitted
automatically.
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
ini#j
tiated,
for
instance
Roadside
Assistance
will
be informed.
BMW
Accident
Assistance
Concept
BMW
Group
Accident
Assistance
can
be
con#j
tacted
if
assistance
is
needed
in
the
event
of
an accident.
General
information If
the
vehicle
sensors
detect
a
minor
to
moder#j
ately
severe
accident,
which
did
not
trigger
any airbags,
a
Check
Control
message
appears
onthe
instrument
cluster.
In
addition,
a
text
mes#j
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
with
intelligent
emergency
call
or
BMW
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