BMW 5 SERIES 2016 Workshop Manual

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do notleave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

the tilted position during closing. The glass
sunroof reopens slightly.
Closing
from
the
open
position
without
pinch
protection
If there is an external danger, proceed as folj
lows:1.Press the switch forward beyond the rej
sistance point and hold.
The pinch protection is limited and the
glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing
force exceeds a certain threshold.2.Press the switch forward again beyond the resistance point and hold until the glass
sunroof closes without jam protection. Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Closing
from
the
raised
position
without
pinch
protection
If there is an external danger,
push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes withj
out jam protection.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After a power failure during the opening orclosing process, the glass sunroof can only be
operated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
During the initialization, the glass sunroof
closes without jam protection.
Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Initializing
the
system
Press the switch up and hold ituntil the initialization is comj
plete:
Initialization begins within
15 seconds and is completed
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SettingsVehicle
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.
Sitting
safely
The ideal seating position meeting the needs
of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:'ySafety belts, refer to page 57.'yHead restraints, refer to page 59.'yAirbags.
Seats
Safety
information WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of an accij dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's sidewhen the vehicle is stationary.'

Seat
tilt
Move switch up or down.
Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forj
ward or back slightly making sure it engages
properly.
Height
Push switch up or down.
Backrest
tilt
Move switch forward or backward. Electrically
adjustable
seats
Overview
1Thigh support2Forward/back, height, tilt3Shoulder support4Backrest width5Lumbar support6Backrest, head restraint
General
information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the profile currently used. When the vehicle
is unlocked via the remote control, the position
is automatically retrieved if the Function is actij
vated for this purpose.
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Forward/backward
Push switch forward or backward.
Height
Push switch up or down. Seat
tilt
Move switch up or down.
Backrest
tilt
Move switch forward or backward.Thigh
support
Multifunctional
seat
Push switch forward or backward.
Lumbar
support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be adj
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar rej gion of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
'yPress the front/rear section
of the switch:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.'yPress the upper/lower secj
tion of the switch:
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Backrest
widthTo adjust the lateral support, the width of thebackrest can be changed using the side wings.
Press button on the correj
sponding side
Shoulder
support
The shoulder support supports the back in the
shoulder area:
'yResults in a relaxed seating position.'yReduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Press button on the corresponding side.
Active
seat
The
concept Active adjustment of the seat cushion's conj
tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain.
Overview
Press button. The LED lights up.
Front
seat
heating
Overview
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each temperajture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mij
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated auj
tomatically with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO is activated, the heater output
is reduced.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Temperature
distribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and
backrest can be distributed in different ways.
About iDrive:
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3.Select desired seat.4.Turn the Controller to set the temperaturedistribution.
Rear
seat
heating
Overview
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each temperajture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mij
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated auj
tomatically with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO is activated, the heater output
is reduced.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Active
seat
ventilation,
front
The
concept The seat cushion and backrest surfaces arecooled by means of integrated fans.
The ventilation cools the seat, e.g., if the vehij cle interior is overheated or for continuous
cooling at high temperatures.
Overview
Active seat ventilation
Switching
on Press button once for each ventilation
level.
The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit.
After a short time, the system automatically moves down one level in order to prevent exj
cessive cooling.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Safety
belts
Number
of
safety
belts
The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to enj sure occupant safety. However, they can onlyoffer protection when adjusted correctly.
The two outer safety belt buckles, integrated
into the rear seat, are for passengers sitting on
the left and right.
The center rear safety belt buckle is solely inj tended for the center passenger.
General
information Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off. Alj
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though airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holder
when fastening it.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point
will be correct for adult seat occupants of evj
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Safety
information WARNING
If the safety belt is used by more than
one person, the protective effect of the safety belt cannot be ensured anymore. There is a
risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow
more than one person to wear a single safety
belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an occupant's lap, but must be transported andrespectively secured in designated child rej
straint systems.'

If the situation passes without an accident ocj
curring, the belt tension relaxes.
If the belt tension does not loosen automatij
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten
the safety belt before continuing on your trip.
Damage
to
safety
belts WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts
may not be fully functional or fail in the followj
ing situations:'ySafety belts are damaged, soiled or
changed in any other way.'ySafety belt buckle is damaged or heavily
soiled.'yBelt tensioners or belt retractors were modified.
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged inthe event of an accident. There is a risk of injuj
ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety
belts, safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt
retractors or belt anchors and keep them
clean. Have the safety belts checked after an
accident at the dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair shop.'

Adjusting
the
height:
manual
head
restraints'yTo raise: push head restraint upwards.'yTo lower: press button, arrow 1, and push
head restraint down.
Adjusting
the
height:
electrical
head
restraints
Push switch up or down.
Distance
to
the
back
of
the
head:
manual
head
restraints
'yForward: pull head restraint forwards.'yBack: press the button and push the head restraint toward the rear.Distance
to
the
back
of
the
head:
electrical
head
restraints
The head restraint is automatically reposij
tioned when the shoulder support is adjusted.
Adjusting
the
side
extensions
Fold the side extensions on the head restraint
forward for increased lateral support in the resting position.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Rear
head
restraints Safety
information WARNING
A missing protective effect due to rej
moved or not correctly adjusted head rej
straints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury. Install headrestraints on occupied seats prior to drivingand make sure that the center of the head rejstraint supports the back of the head at eyelevel.'