Check light BMW 5 SERIES 2012 Owner's Guide

Automatic transmission:1.Release the parking brake, refer to page 66,
and deactivate Automatic Hold, refer to
page 67.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Depress the brake pedal as needed.4.Engage transmission position N.5.Switch the engine off. In this way, the igni‐
tion remains switched on, and a Check-Con‐
trol message is displayed.
Transmission position P with the igni‐
tion off
When the ignition is switched off, position P
is engaged automatically. When in an auto‐
matic car wash, for example, ensure that the
ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N.
A signal is sounded when an attempt is made to
lock the vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due to
insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can
be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can
occur.
Vehicle care
Car care products
BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
gerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention.
Environmental influences can act on the vehicle
paint. Tailor the frequency and extent of your car
care to these influences.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every two
months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
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Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ing 302
Bass 190
Battery replacement, remote control, rear entertain‐
ment 222
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 296
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 296
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 155
Blinds, sun protection 44
Bluetooth audio 216
BMW Assist 253
BMW homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 288
BMW Search 255
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 155
Brake assistant 107
Brake assistant, adaptive 107
Brake discs, breaking in 160
Brake force display 105
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 105
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 295
Brake lights, adaptive 105
Brake pads, breaking in 160
Braking, notes 161
Breakdown assis‐ tance 298, 299
Breaking in 160
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 87
Bulb replacement 290
Bulb replacement, front 291
Bulb replacement, rear 294
Bulbs and lamps 290
Button, RES 116
Button, Start/Stop 62 Bypassing, refer to starting
aid 299
C
Calendar 248
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 128
Camera, care 307
Camera, Side View 131
Camera, Top View 130
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 155
Car battery 296
Car care products 305
Care, displays 307
Care, vehicle 305
Cargo 163
Cargo area, enlarging 150
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 156
Cargo straps, securing cargo 164
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 306
Car wash 304
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 161
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 288
CD/DVD 200
CD/DVD player, rear 221
CDs, storing 207
Cell phone 230
Center armrest 154
Center console 14
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 290
Changing wheels 296 Changing wheels/tires 278
Check Control 78
Checking the oil level 284
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 59
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 58
Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 306
Cigarette lighter 148
Cleaning, displays 307
Climate control 139
Climate control wind‐ shield 161
Clock 81
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 156
Collision warning 120
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 69
COMFORT+ program, Driving Experience Switch 113
Comfort Access 40
COMFORT program, Driving Experience Switch 112
Computer 84
Concierge service 254
Condensation on win‐ dows 140
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