2021 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Safety
mode
After
the
engine
switches
off
automatically,
it
will not
start
again
automatically
if
any
one
of
the
fol#j
lowing
conditions
are
met:'xThe
driver's
safety
belt
is
unbuckled
and
the
driver's
door
is
open.'xHood
was
unlocked.
Some
indicator
lights
light
up
for
a
varied
length of
time.
The
engine
can
only
be
started
via
the
Start/Stop button.
System
limits
Even
if
driving
off
was
not
intended,
the
deacti#j vated
engine
starts
up
automatically
in
the
fol#jlowing
situations:
'xExcessive
warming
of
the
car's
interior
when
the
air
conditioning
is
switched
on.'xExcessive
cooling
of
the
car's
interior
when
the
heating
is
switched
on.'xWhere
there
is
a
risk
of
window
condensation
when
the
automatic
climate
control
is
switched
on.'xWhen
the
steering
wheel
is
turned.'xSteptronic
transmission:
Change
from
selector
lever
position
D
to
N
or
R.'xSteptronic
transmission:
Change
from
selector
lever
position
P
to
N, D,
or
R.'xVehicle
battery
is
heavily
discharged.'xStart
of
an
oil
level
measurement.
Without
Mild-Hybrid
technology:
additional
functions
Auto
Start/
Stop
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
coun#j
try-specific
version,
the
vehicle
features
a
variety of
sensors
for
assessing
the
traffic
situation.
The
Auto
Start/Stop
function
uses
this
information
to
adapt
to
various
traffic
situations
in
a
proactive manner.
For
instance,
this
applies
to
the
following
situa#j
tions:'xWhen
a
situation
is
detected
in
which
the
stopping
time
is
expected
to
be
very
short,
the
engine
is
not
switched
off
automatically.
A
message
appears
on
the
Control
Display,
depending
on
the
situation.'xWhen
a
situation
is
detected
in
which
the
ve#j
hicle
needs
to
drive
off
immediately,
the
en#j
gine
is
started
automatically.
The
function
may
be
restricted
if
the
navigation
data
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available,
for
ex#j
ample.
Without
Mild
Hybrid
technology:
deactivate/activate
the
system
manually
Concept
The
engine
is
not
automatically
switched
off.
The
engine
is
started
during
an
automatic
engine
stop.
Using
the
button
Press
the
button.
Steptronic
transmission:
via
selector
lever
position
The
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
also
deactivated in
selector
lever
position
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Via
the
Driving
Dynamics
ControlThe
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
also
deactivatedin
SPORT
driving
mode
of
the
Driving
DynamicsControl.
Display'xLED
comes
on:
auto
Start/Stop
function
is
deactivated.'xLED
goes
out:
auto
Start/Stop
function
is
ac#j tivated.
Switching
off
the
vehicle
during
an
automatic
engine
stop
General
information During
an
automatic
engine
stop,
the
vehicle
can
be
switched
off
permanently,
for
instance
when
leaving
it.
Steptronic
transmission
1.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
off.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xSelector
lever
position
P
is
engaged
auto#j matically.2.Set
the
parking
brake.
Automatic
deactivation
General
information
In
certain
situations,
the
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
deactivated
automatically
for
safety
reasons,
for
instance
if
no
driver
is
detected.
Malfunction
The
Auto
Start/Stop
function
no
longer
switches off
the
engine
automatically.
A
Check
Control message
is
displayed.
It
is
possible
to
continuedriving.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealer'sservice
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop.
Driving
Dynamics
Control
Concept
The
Driving
Dynamics
Control
influences
the
driving
dynamics
properties
of
the
vehicle.
The
vehicle
can
be
adjusted
depending
on
the
situation
using
various
driving
modes.
General
information
The
following
systems
are
affected,
for
instance:
'xEngine
characteristics.'xSteptronic
transmission.'xAdaptive
chassis.'xAdaptive
Drive.'xActive
roll
stabilization.'xAdaptive
M
chassis.'xAdaptive
M
Chassis
Professional'xIntegral
Active
Steering.'xDisplay
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xCruise
control.'xBackrest
width
for
comfort
seats.
When
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the COMFORT
or
ECO
PRO
drive
mode
is
selected
automatically,
depending
on
the
equipment.
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Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
selected
drive
mode
is
dis#jplayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Driving
modesButtonDriving
modeConfigurationSPORT
SPORT
PLUSINDIVIDUALCOMFORTECO
PROINDIVIDUALADAPTIVE
When
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the COMFORT
or
ECO
PRO
drive
mode
is
selected
automatically,
depending
on
the
equipment.
Driving
modes
in
detail
COMFORT Concept
Balanced
tuning
between
dynamic
and
efficient driving.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
COM#jFORT
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
SPORT Concept
Dynamic
tuning
for
higher
agility
with
an
opti#j mized
chassis
and
suspension.
Switching
on
Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
SPORT
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
Concept
Individual
settings
can
be
adjusted
in
the
SPORT INDIVIDUAL
driving
mode.
Configuration1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driving
mode"4."SPORT
INDIVIDUAL"5.Select
the
desired
setting:
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Reset
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
to
the
standard
set#j
tings:
"Reset
to
SPORT
STANDARD".
SPORT
PLUS
Concept
Dynamic
tuning
for
maximum
agility
with
an
ad#j justed
drive.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
SPORT
PLUS
is
displayed
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster.
ECO
PRO Concept
Efficient
driving
setting.
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Switching
onPress
the
button
repeatedly
until
ECOPRO
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter.
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL Concept
Individual
settings
can
be
adjusted
in
the
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL
driving
mode.
Configuration1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driving
mode"4."ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL"5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Reset
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL
to
the
standard settings:
"Reset
to
ECO
PRO
STANDARD".
ADAPTIVE
Concept
Comfort-oriented
driving
mode,
whose
tuning
is automatically
modified
to
the
driving
situation and
driving
style.
If
the
navigation
system
is
active,
upcoming
road
sections
are
considered.
Switching
on Press
the
button.
ADAPTIVE
is
dis#j
played
in
the
instrument
cluster.
INDIVIDUAL
configuration
General
information The
individual
configuration
of
the
driving
mode
is
stored
for
the
active
driver
profile.
The
last
set
configuration
is
activated
directly
when
the
driv#j ing
mode
is
called
up
again.
Activating
configuration
of
the
driving
mode
Press
the
button
for
the
desired
driving
mode
several
times.
Parking
brake
Concept
The
parking
brake
is
used
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
rolling
when
it
is
parked.
Safety
information
Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
roll#j ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
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'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Overview
Parking
brake
Setting
With
a
stationary
vehicle Pull
the
switch.
The
LED
lights
up.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
illuminates
red.
The
parking
brake
is
set.
While
driving
General
information
To
use
as
emergency
brake
while
driving.
Pull
the
switch
and
hold
it.
The
vehiclebrakes
hard
while
the
switch
is
being
pulled.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
illuminates
red,
a
signal
sounds,
and
the
brake
lights
illuminate.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
The
parking
brake
is
engaged
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
With
Emergency
Stop
Assistant Pull
the
switch
briefly
to
activate
the
emer#j
gency
stop
function.
Additional
information:
Emergency
Stop
Assistant,
refer
to
page
202.
Releasing Releasing
manually1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Steptronic
transmission:
press
the
switch
while
the
brake
is
pressed
or
selector
lever
position
P
is
set.
The
LED
and
indicator
light
go
out.
The
parking
brake
is
released.
Automatic
release The
parking
brake
is
released
automatically
when
you
drive
away.
The
LED
and
indicator
light
go
out.
Steptronic
transmission:
Automatic
Hold
Concept This
system
assists
the
driver
by
automatically
setting
and
releasing
the
brake,
such
as
when
moving
in
stop-and-go
traffic.
The
vehicle
is
automatically
held
in
place
when
it
is
stationary.
On
uphill
grades
the
system
prevents
the
vehicle
from
rolling
backward
when
driving
off.
General
information
Under
the
following
conditions,
the
parking
brake
is
automatically
engaged:
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'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
off.'xThe
driver's
door
is
opened
while
the
vehicle
is
stationary.'xThe
moving
vehicle
is
brought
to
a
standstill
using
the
parking
brake.
Display
The
indicator
light
changes
from
green
to
red.
Safety
information
Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
roll#j
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
NOTICE
If
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
Automatic
Hold
en#j
gages
the
parking
brake
and
prevents
the
vehi#j
cle
from
rolling
in
a
car
wash.
There
is
a
risk
of damage
to
property.
Deactivate
Automatic
Holdprior
to
entering
the
car
wash.
Overview
Automatic
Hold
Establishing
function
readiness
of
Automatic
Hold
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
green.
Automatic
Hold
is
functional. After
every
new
vehicle
start,
the
last
se#j
lected
setting
is
active.
Automatic
Hold
holding
the
vehicle
Function
readiness
is
established
and
the
driv#j er's
door
is
closed.
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After
the
brake
is
applied,
the
vehicle
is
kept
from
rolling
as
soon
as
the
indicator
light
illuminates
green.
Driving
off Press
the
accelerator
pedal
to
drive
off.
The
brake
is
released
automatically
and
the
indi#j cator
light
of
the
parking
brake
is
no
longer
illumi#jnated.
Activating
the
parking
brake
automatically
The
parking
brake
is
automatically
set
if
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
off
while
the
vehicle
is
being
held
by
Automatic
Hold
or
if
the
vehicle
is
exited.
The
indicator
light
changes
from
green
to
red.
The
parking
brake
is
not
set
automatically,
if
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off,
while
the
vehi#j
cle
is
coasting
to
a
halt.
Automatic
Hold
is
deacti#j
vated.
Switching
function
readiness
off Press
the
button.
The
LED
goes
out.
The
indicator
light
goes
out.
Automatic
Hold
is
switched
off.
If
the
vehicle
is
being
held
by
Automatic
Hold,
press
additionally
on
the
brake
pedal,
when
switching
off.
Malfunction
If
the
parking
brake
fails
or
malfunctions,
secure the
vehicle
against
rolling
before
exiting.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Secure
the
vehicle
against
rolling
away,
for
in#j
stance
with
a
wheel
chock,
after
exiting
the
vehi#j
cle.After
a
power
failure
To
reestablish
parking
brake
functionality
after
a
power
failure:1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.

Pull
the
switch
while
stepping
on
the
brake
pedal
or
selector
lever
position
P
is
set
and
then
push.
This
process
may
take
a
few
seconds.
Some
mechanical
sounds
associated
with
this
process are
normal.
The
indicator
light
is
no
longer
illumi#j
nated
as
soon
as
the
parking
brake
is
ready
for
operation
again.
Turn
signal
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
When
driving
and
during
operation
of
the
turn
signals
or
hazard
warning
system,
do
not
fold
in the
exterior
mirrors,
so
that
the
signal
lights
on
the
exterior
mirror
are
easy
to
see.
Using
turn
signals
Press
the
lever
past
the
resistance
point.
Triple
turn
signal
activation
Lightly
tap
the
lever
up
or
down.
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The
triple
turn
signal
duration
can
be
adjusted.1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Exterior
lighting"4."One-touch
turn
signal"5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Signaling
briefly Press
the
lever
to
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there
for
as
long
as
you
want
the
turn
signal
to
flash.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher
Push
the
lever
forward
or
pull
it
backward.
'xHigh
beams
on,
arrow
1.
The
high
beams
light
up
when
the
low
beams
are
switched
on.'xHigh
beams
off/headlight
flasher,
arrow
2.
Wiper
system
General
information
Do
not
use
the
wipers
if
the
windshield
is
dry,
as
this
may
damage
the
wiper
blades
or
cause
them
to
become
worn
more
quickly.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
wipers
start
moving
in
the
folded
away state,
body
parts
can
be
jammed
or
damagemay
occur
to
parts
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
vehicle
is
switched
off
when
the wipers
are
in
the
folded
away
state
and
the
wip#j
ers
are
folded
in
when
switching
on.
NOTICE
If
the
wipers
are
frozen
to
the
windshield,
the
wiper
blades
can
be
torn
off
and
the
wiper
mo#j
tor
can
overheat
when
switching
on.
There
is
a risk
of
damage
to
property.
Defrost
the
wind#j
shield
prior
to
switching
the
wipers
on.
Switching
on
Press
the
lever
up
until
the
desired
position
is reached.
'xResting
position
of
the
wipers,
position
0.'xRain
sensor,
position
1.'xNormal
wiper
speed,
position
2.'xFast
wiper
speed,
position
3.
When
travel
is
interrupted
with
the
wiper
systemswitched
on:
when
travel
continues,
the
wipers
resume
at
their
previous
speed.
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