BMW 5 SERIES 2016 Owners Manual

Socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis
Safety
information NOTE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an
intricate component intended to be used in
conjunction with specialized equipment to check the vehicless primary emissions system.
Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diagj nosis, or contact with the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis for other than its intended purpose,
can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates risks of personal and property damage. Given
the foregoing, the manufacture of your vehicle
strongly recommends that access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a
dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or other persons
that have the specialized training and equipj
ment for purposes of properly utilizing the
socket for Onboard Diagnosis.'

Replacing
componentsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in afold-down cover in the tailgate.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
Wiper
blade
replacement
Safety
information NOTE
If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield
without the wiper blades installed, the windj shield can be damaged. There is a risk of propjerty damage. Secure the wiper arm when rejplacing the wiper blades and do not fold downthe wipers without the wiper blades installed.'

erss service center or another qualified servicecenter or repair shop.
A spare lamp box is available from a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Observe the safety information, refer to page 253.
Light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs) Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source. These light-emitting diodes, which are
related to conventional lasers, are officially
designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 253.
Headlight
glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the exj ternal lights in cool or humid weather. Whendriving with the lights switched on, the conj
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlight glass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the lights switched on,
increasing humidity forms, e.g., water droplets
in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends having it checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Headlight
setting
The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. After the headlight adjustment was changed, have it checked and,
if necessary, corrected by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.Safety
information
Lights
and
bulbs WARNING
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Conj
tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they
have cooled off.'

Front
lights,
bulb
replacement
Xenon
headlights
Overview1Corner-illuminating lights2Parking lamp, daytime running lights3Low beams/high beams4Turn signal
Safety
information DANGER
There can be high voltage in the lighting
system. There is danger to life. The manufacj
turer of your vehicle recommends that the work on the lighting system including bulb rej
placement be performed by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.'

55-watt bulb, H7.1.Fold open the cover in the engine compartjment.2.Unscrew the lid and remove it.3.Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.4.Remove the bulb and replace it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover inthe reverse order.LED
headlights
Overview1Corner-illuminating lights2Low beams/high beams3Parking lamp, daytime running lights4Turn signal5Side marker lights
Light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs)
All front lamps and side turn signals are dej signed with LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
LED
front
fog
lights
These front fog lights are made using LED technology. In the case of a malfunction, conj
tact a dealerss service center or another qualij fied service center or repair shop.
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. In the case of a malfunction,
contact a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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Tail
lamps,
bulb
replacement
Overview1Turn signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Rear lamp5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn
signal,
outer
brake,
tail,
and
license
plate
lights
Observe the safety information, refer topage 253.
These lights feature LED technology. In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerssservice center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Lights
in
the
tailgate
Access
to
the
lights
1.Remove the three screws using the screw
driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit.2.Fold away the cover.
Inside
brake
lamp
Observe the safety information, refer to page 253.
21-watt bulb, H21W.
The illustration shows the position of the bulb in the installed bulb holder.
Squeeze the clips together and remove the
bulb holder.
Press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn counj
terclockwise and remove.
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Reversing
lamp
Observe the safety information, refer to page 253.
16-watt bulb, W16W.
The illustration shows the position of the bulb in the installed bulb holder.
Squeeze the clips together and remove the
bulb holder.
Pull out the bulb and replace it.
Vehicle
battery Maintenance
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 anj other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery
replacement
NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehij cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealerss service center.'

starting aid terminals in the engine compartj
ment.'

Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red lamp in the button flashes with the
hazard warning flashers switched on.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Rej
quest can be made through the system.
General
information Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable conj
ditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
'yThe SIM card integrated in the vehicle hasbeen activated.'yThe radio-ready state is switched on.'yThe Assist system is functional.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at thebutton lights up green.'yThe LED illuminates green when the Emerj
gency Request has been initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the Control
Display, the Emergency Request can be
aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estabj
lished.'yThe LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the Emergency Request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
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Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumj
stances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serves to deterj
mine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it canbe established.'yIf the LED is flashing green, but the BMWResponse Center can no longer be heardvia the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Rej
quest is automatically initiated immediately afj ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Notij
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Roadside
Assistance
Service
availability Roadside Assistance can be reached aroundthe clock in many countries. You can obtain asjsistance there in the event of a vehicle breakj
down.
Roadside
Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed via iDrive or a connection to Roadj
side Assistance can be established directly.
Warning
triangle
The warning triangle is located in the container
on the inside of the tailgate.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
First-aid
kit
General
information
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contentsregularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located in the container onthe inside of the tailgate.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
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