2021 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

6.Remove
the
storage
compartment.7.Remove
the
storage
well.8.Insert
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Inserting
the
emergency
wheel
and
the
storage
compartments
Proceed
in
reverse
order
to
insert
the
emergencywheel
and
the
storage
compartments.
Ski
and
snowboard
bag
The
ski
and
snowboard
bag
is
contained
in
a
protective
jacket
in
the
cargo
area.
Follow
the
installation
and
owner's
manual
in#j cluded
in
the
protective
jacket.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
remove
the
emergency
wheel
from
the
vehicle
to
mount
the
ski
and
snowboard
bag.
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drivingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
ach#j ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control.
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
de#j
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
installing new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conser#jvatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Ob#j
serve
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
respective parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
engine
and
road
speed:'xFor
gasoline
engine
4,500
rpm
and
100
mph/160
km/h.
Avoid
full
load
or
kickdown
under
all
circumstan#j ces.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
The
engine
and
vehicle
speed
can
gradually
be increased.
Tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
approx.
300
miles/500
km. Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
Following
part
replacement Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
com#j
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
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General
driving
notes
Closing
the
trunk
lid
Safety
information
Warning
An
open
trunk
lid
protrudes
from
the
vehicle and
can
endanger
occupants
and
other
trafficparticipants
or
damage
the
vehicle
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
In
addition,
exhaust
fumes
may
enter
the
car'sinterior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Do
not
drive
with
the
trunk
lid
open.
Driving
with
the
trunk
lid
open
If
driving
with
the
tailgate
open
cannot
beavoided:
'xClose
all
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof.'xGreatly
increase
the
air
flow
from
the
vents.'xDrive
moderately.
Hot
exhaust
gas
system
Warning
High
temperatures
can
occur
underneath
the body,
for
instance
caused
by
the
exhaust
gassystem,
while
driving.
Contact
with
the
exhaust
gas
system
can
cause
burns.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
touch
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j tem,
including
the
exhaust
pipe.
Warning
If
combustible
materials,
such
as
leaves
or
grass,
come
in
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
ex#j
haust
gas
system,
these
materials
can
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injuries.
Do
not
re#j move
the
heat
shields
installed
and
never
apply
undercoating
to
them.
Make
sure
that
no
com#j
bustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
with
hot
vehicle
parts
in
driving
operation,
idle
or
during
parking.
Mobile
communication
devices
in
the
vehicle
Warning
Vehicle
electronics
and
mobile
phones
can
in#j
fluence
one
another.
There
is
radiation
due
to
the
transmission
operations
of
mobile
phones.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
If
possible,
in
the
car's
interior
use
only
mobile
phones
with
direct
connections
to
an
exterior
antenna
in
order
to
exclude
mutual
interference
and
deflect
the
radiation
from
the
car's
interior.
Hydroplaning
On
wet
or
slushy
roads,
a
wedge
of
water
can
form
between
the
tires
and
road
surface.
This
phenomenon
is
referred
to
as
hydroplaning.
It
is
characterized
by
a
partial
or
complete
loss
of
contact
between
the
tires
and
the
road
surface,
ultimately
undermining
your
ability
to
steer
and
brake
the
vehicle.
Driving
through
water
General
information When
driving
through
water,
follow
the
following:
'xDeactivate
Auto
Start/Stop
function.'xDrive
through
calm
water
only.'xDrive
through
water
only
if
it
is
not
deeper
than
maximum
9.8
inches/25
cm.'xDrive
through
water
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Safety
information
NOTICE
When
driving
too
quickly
through
too
deep
wa#j
ter,
water
can
enter
into
the
engine
compart#j ment,
the
electrical
system
or
the
transmission.There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
driving
through
water,
do
not
exceed
the
maxi#j mum
indicated
water
level
and
the
maximum
speed
for
driving
through
water.
Braking
safely
General
information The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
Antilock
Braking
System
ABS
as
a
standard
feature.
Perform
an
emergency
stop
in
situations
that
re#j
quire
such.
Steering
is
still
responsive.
You
can
still
avoid
any
obstacles
with
a
minimum
of
steering
effort.
Pulsation
of
the
brake
pedal
and
sounds
from
the
hydraulic
circuits
indicate
that
the
Antilock
Brak#j ing
System
ABS
is
in
its
active
mode.
In
certain
braking
situations,
the
perforated
brake
discs
can
emit
functional
noises.
However,
func#j
tional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
performance
and
operational
reliability
of
the
brake.
Objects
in
the
area
around
the
pedals
Warning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannotenter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
Use
floor
matsthat
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
safely
attached
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats. Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearance
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
mats
are
se#j
curely
fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
Driving
in
wet
conditions
When
roads
are
wet,
salted,
or
in
heavy
rain,
gen#j
tly
press
the
brake
pedal
every
few
miles.
Ensure
that
this
action
does
not
endanger
other
traffic.
The
heat
generated
during
braking
dries
brake discs
and
brake
pads
and
protects
them
againstcorrosion.
In
this
way
braking
efficiency
will
be
available when
you
need
it.
Hills General
information
Drive
long
or
steep
downhill
gradients
in
the
gear
that
requires
least
braking
effort.
Otherwise,
the
brakes
may
overheat
and
reduce
brake
effi#j
ciency.
You
can
increase
the
engine's
braking
effect
by shifting
down,
going
all
the
way
to
first
gear,
if
needed.
Safety
information
Warning
Light
but
consistent
brake
pressure
can
lead
to
high
temperatures,
brakes
wearing
out
and possibly
even
brake
failure.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Avoid
placing
excessive
stress
on
the
brake
system.
Warning
In
idle
state
or
with
the
engine
switched
off,
safety
functions,
for
instance
engine
braking
ef#j fect,
braking
assistance
and
steering
assis#jtance,
may
not
be
available.
There
is
a
risk
ofaccident.
Do
not
attempt
to
drive
in
idle
state
or
with
the
engine
switched
off.
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disc
corrosion
Corrosion
on
the
brake
discs
and
contamination
on
the
brake
pads
are
increased
by
the
following
circumstances:'xLow
mileage.'xExtended
periods
when
the
vehicle
is
not
used
at
all.'xInfrequent
use
of
the
brakes.'xAggressive,
acidic,
or
alkaline
cleaning
agents.
Corrosion
buildup
on
the
brake
discs
will
cause
a pulsating
effect
on
the
brakes
in
their
response
-
generally
this
cannot
be
corrected.
Condensation
water
under
the
parked
vehicle
When
using
the
automatic
climate
control,
con#j
densation
water
develops
and
collects
under#j
neath
the
vehicle.
Flag
bracket
Safety
information
NOTICE
At
high
speeds,
a
mounted
flag
can
cause damage
to
the
vehicle,
the
flag
bracket,
and
the
flag
itself.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
80
mph
/
130
km/h. Remove
flag
before
trips
at
high
speeds.
Overview
The
flag
bracket
is
located
on
the
side
of
the
ve#j
hicle.
Mounting
1.Remove
the
protective
cap.2.Insert
flag
horizontally.3.Turn
the
flag
clockwise
by
90p
to
lock
the flag.
Roof-mounted
luggage
rack
General
information Roof
racks
are
available
as
special
accessories.
Safety
information
Warning
When
driving
with
a
roof
load,
for
instance
with
roof-mounted
luggage
rack,
the
vehicle's
cen#j
ter
of
gravity
is
higher,
which
increases
the
risk of
the
vehicle
tipping
in
critical
driving
situa#j
tions.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of damage
to
property.
Do
not
deactivate
DSCDynamic
Stability
Control
when
driving
withroof
load.
Roof
drip
rail
with
flaps
The
fixing
points
are
located
in
the
roof
drip
rail
above
the
doors.
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Fold
the
cover
outward.Mounting
Follow
the
installation
instructions
of
the
roof
rack.
Be
sure
that
adequate
clearance
is
maintained for
tilting
and
opening
the
glass
sunroof.
Magnetic
roof-mounted
luggage
racks
Because
of
the
aluminum
roof,
magnetic
roof-mounted
luggage
racks
cannot
be
used.
Loading
Because
roof-mounted
luggage
racks
raise
the vehicle's
center
of
gravity
when
loaded,
they
have
a
major
effect
on
vehicle
handling
and
steering
response.
Therefore,
note
the
following
when
loading
and
driving:
'xDo
not
exceed
the
approved
roof/axle
loads and
the
approved
gross
vehicle
weight.'xBe
sure
that
adequate
clearance
is
main#j
tained
for
tilting
and
opening
the
glass
sun#j
roof.'xDistribute
the
roof
load
uniformly.'xThe
roof
load
should
not
extend
past
the loading
area.'xAlways
place
the
heaviest
pieces
on
the
bot#j
tom.'xSecure
the
roof
luggage
firmly,
for
instance
using
ratchet
straps.'xDo
not
let
objects
project
into
the
opening path
of
the
trunk
lid.'xDrive
cautiously
and
avoid
sudden
accelera#jtion
and
braking
maneuvers.
Take
corners
gently.
Driving
on
racetracks
Warning
The
vehicle
is
not
designed
for
use
in
M
Sport or
motor
sport
type
competition.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
use
the
vehicle
for
M
Sport or
motor
sport
type
competitions.
Higher
mechanical
and
thermal
loads
during
racetrack
operation
lead
to
increased
wear.
This
wear
is
not
covered
by
the
warranty.
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fuelVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Reducing
fuel
consumption
General
information
The
vehicle
contains
advanced
technologies
for
the
reduction
of
consumption
and
emission
val#j ues.
Fuel
consumption
depends
on
a
number
of
dif#j
ferent
factors.
Carrying
out
certain
measures,
such
as
a
moder#j ate
driving
style
and
regular
maintenance,
can
in#j
fluence
fuel
consumption
and
the
environmental
impact.
Remove
unnecessary
cargo Additional
weight
increases
fuel
consumption.
Remove
attached
parts
following
use
Remove
roof-mounted
which
are
no
longer
re#j
quired
following
use.
Attached
parts
on
the
vehicle
impair
the
aerody#j
namics
and
increase
the
fuel
consumption.
Close
the
windows
and
glass
sunroof
Driving
with
the
glass
sunroof
and
windows
open
results
in
increased
air
resistance
and
raises
fuel
consumption.
TiresGeneral
information
Tires
can
affect
consumption
in
various
ways,
for
instance
tire
size
may
influence
consumption.
Check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
regularly
Check
and,
if
needed,
correct
the
tire
inflation
pressure
at
least
twice
a
month
and
before
start#j
ing
on
a
long
trip.
Low
tire
inflation
pressure
increases
rolling
re#j sistance
and
thus
raises
fuel
consumption
and
tire
wear.
Observe
the
correct
tire
inflation
pressure
as
well as
the
ECO
tire
inflation
pressure,
where
applica#j
ble.
Additional
information:
Tire
inflation
pressure
specifications,
refer
to
page
320.
Drive
away
without
delay Do
not
wait
for
the
engine
to
warm-up
while
the
vehicle
remains
stationary.
Start
driving
right
away,
but
at
moderate
engine
speeds.
This
is
the
quickest
way
of
warming
the
cold
en#j
gine
up
to
operating
temperature.
Look
well
ahead
when
driving Driving
smoothly
and
proactively
reduces
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maintaining
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suitable
distance
to
the
vehicledriving
ahead
of
you.
Avoid
high
engine
speeds
Driving
at
low
engine
speeds
lowers
fuel
con#j
sumption
and
reduces
wear.
If
necessary,
observe
the
vehicle's
gear
shift
indi#j
cator.
Use
coasting
conditions When
approaching
a
red
light,
take
your
foot
off
the
accelerator
and
let
the
vehicle
coast
to
a
halt.
For
going
downhill
take
your
foot
off
the
acceler#j
ator
and
let
the
vehicle
roll.
The
flow
of
fuel
is
interrupted
while
coasting.
Switch
off
the
engine
during
longer
stops
Switching
off
the
engine Switch
off
the
engine
during
longer
stops,
for
in#jstance
at
traffic
lights,
railroad
crossings
or
in
traffic
congestion.
Auto
Start/Stop
function
The
Auto
Start/Stop
function
of
the
vehicle
auto#j
matically
switches
off
the
engine
during
a
stop.
If
the
engine
is
switched
off
and
then
restarted
rather
than
leaving
the
engine
running
con#j
stantly,
fuel
consumption
and
emissions
are
re#j
duced.
Savings
can
begin
within
a
few
seconds
of
switching
off
the
engine.
In
addition,
fuel
consumption
is
also
determined
by
other
factors,
such
as
driving
style,
road
con#j
ditions,
maintenance
or
environmental
factors.
Switch
off
any
functions
that
are
not
currently
needed
Functions
such
as
seat
heating
and
the
rear
win#j
dow
defroster
require
a
lot
of
energy
and
in#j crease
fuel
consumption,
especially
in
city
andstop-and-go
traffic.Switch
off
these
functions
if
they
are
not
needed.
The
ECO
PRO
drive
mode
supports
the
energyconserving
use
of
comfort
features.
These
func#jtions
are
automatically
deactivated
partially
orcompletely.
Have
maintenance
carried
out Have
the
vehicle
maintained
regularly
to
achieveoptimal
vehicle
efficiency
and
service
life.
BMW
recommends
that
maintenance
work
be
per#j
formed
by
a
BMW
service
center.
For
information
on
the
BMW
Maintenance
Sys#j
tem.
ECO
PRO
Concept
ECO
PRO
supports
a
driving
style
that
saves
on
consumption.
For
this
purpose,
the
engine
con#j
trol
and
comfort
features,
for
instance
the
climate control
output,
are
adjusted.
Steptronic
transmission:
under
certain
conditions
the
engine
is
automatically
decoupled
from
the
transmission
in
the
D
selector
lever
position.
The
vehicle
continues
traveling
with
the
engine
idling
to
reduce
consumption.
The
D
selector
lever
po#j sition
remains
engaged.
In
addition,
context-sensitive
information,
ECO
PRO
tips,
can
be
displayed
to
assist
with
a
fuel-
efficient
driving
style.
The
achieved
extended
range
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
as
bonus
range.
General
information The
system
includes
the
following
EfficientDynamics
functions
and
EfficientDynamics
displays:
'xECO
PRO
bonus
range.'xECO
PRO
seat
climate
control.'xECO
PRO
climate
control.'xECO
PRO
light
and
sight.Seite
312DRIVING
TIPSSaving
fuel312
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for
Part
no.
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