BMW 5 SERIES 2016 Manual Online

Folding
away
the
wipers1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With frosty conditions, make sure that the
blades are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 secjonds, until the wipers remain in a nearlyvertical position4.Lift the wiper all the way off of the windjshield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer
fluid
General
information All washer nozzles are supplied from one resjervoir.
Use a mixture of tap water, windshield washer
concentrate, and possibly antifreeze for the
windshield washer system.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety
information
WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the instructions on the containers. Keep antifreezeaway from ignition sources. Do not refill operj
ating materials into different bottles. Store opj erating materials out of reach of children.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individualstates; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid conj
tainer.
Use of BMWss Windshield Washer Concenj trate or the equivalent is recommended.'

Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the enjgine compartment.
Malfunction The use of undiluted windshield washer conj
centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to incorrect readings at temperatures below
+ 5 

R
ReverseSelect only when the vehicle is stationary.
N
is
Neutral The vehicle may roll in selector lever posijtion N, e.g., in vehicle washes.
P
Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
Selector lever position P is engaged automatij
cally in the following situations:'yAfter the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to page 70, or when the ignition is switched
off, refer to page 70, and when selector
lever position R or D is set.'yIf the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is
stationary and selector lever position D
or R is engaged.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum drivingperformance. Step on the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full throttle
position.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
General
information To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake
pedal until you are ready to start.
'yIt is not possible to shift out of selector lever position P until the engine is running
and the brake is applied.'yWith the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake pedal before shifting out of selector
lever position P or N; otherwise, the shift block will not be deactivated and the shift
command will not be executed.Selector
lever
lock
A lock prevents the inadvertent switching to
selector lever position P or R or the inadvertent
change from selector lever position P.
To release the lock: press button, arrow.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,
R
With the driver's safety belt fastened, tap the
selector lever in the desired direction, beyond
a resistance point, if needed.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.
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Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press P button, arrow.
Sport
program
and
manual
mode
Activating
the
sport
program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selecj
tor lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instruj ment cluster, e.g., S1.
The sport program of the transmission is actij
vated.
Activating
the
M/S
manual
mode
1.Press the selector lever to the left out of selector lever position D.2.Push the selector lever forward or pull itbackward.
Manual mode M/S becomes active and the
gear is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instruj ment cluster, e.g., M1.
If the situation requires, the Steptronic transj
mission continues to shift automatically.
Example: once maximum engine speed is atj
tained, M/S manual mode is automatically upj
shifted as needed.
Switching
to
manual
mode'yTo shift down: press the selector lever forj ward.'yTo shift up: pull the selector lever rearjwards.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not posj
sible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the inj
strument cluster, followed by the currently sej
lected gear.
Not
M550d
xDrive:
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
preventing
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
The Steptronic Sport transmission does not
automatically upshift in M/S manual mode
once the maximum speed is reached, if one of
the following conditions is met:
'yDSC deactivated.'yTRACTION activated.'ySPORT+ activated.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kickj
down.
With the respective transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simulj
taneously operating the kickdown and the left
shift paddles. This is not possible, when switching briefly via the shift paddles from sej
lector lever position D to manual mode M/S.
Ending
the
sport
program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Shift
paddles
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allowyou to shift gears quickly while keeping bothhands on the steering wheel.
'yTo shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.'yTo shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.'yWith the respective transmission version,
the lowest possible gear can be selected
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not posj
sible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the inj
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the transmission switches to manual mode tempoj
rarily in selector lever position D and permaj
nently in selector lever position S.
In selector lever position D, after conservative
driving for a certain amount of time in manual
mode or if there has been no acceleration or
shifting of the shift paddles within a certain
amount of time, the transmission switches
back to automatic mode.
If the selector lever is still in selector lever poj
sition D, it is possible to switch into automatic
mode with some transmission versions:
'yPull and hold right shift paddle.
Or'yIn addition to the briefly pulled right shift paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The selector lever position is disjplayed, for example: P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rollj
ing away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Press and hold down brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.3.Press the button on the selector lever, see
arrow 1, and press and hold the selector
lever into selector lever position N, see arj row N, until selector lever position N is disjplayed in the instrument cluster.
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5.Release brake, as soon as the starterstops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger areaand secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see chapter Tow-starting and towing.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction.
General
information The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, refer to page 196, period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
Requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Start
with
launch
controlWhile the engine is running:
1. Press button or select Sport+ with
the Driving Dynamics Control.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF
lights up.2.Engage selector lever position S.3.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.4.Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full
throttle position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster.5.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Before using Launch Control, allow the transj
mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes.
Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used
again.
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DisplaysVehicle
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., dueto 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.
Overview,
instrument
cluster
1Fuel gauge\_ 952Speedometer3Messages, for example, Check Control4Tachometer\_ 955Engine oil temperature\_ 956Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays\_878Reset miles\_95
Electronic
displays
'ySelection lists, refer to page 100.'yExternal temperature, refer to page 96.'yAuto Start/Stop function, refer to page 73.'yOnboard computer, refer to page 100.'yDate, refer to page 96.'yEnergy recovery, refer to page 97.'yTransmission display, refer to page 85.'yMiles/trip miles, refer to page 95.Seite 87DisplaysControls87
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'yMessages, e.g., Check Control, refer to
page 91.'yCurrent fuel consumption, refer to
page 96.'yNavigation display, see Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communij
cation.'yRange, refer to page 96.'yStatus, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 146.'yService requirements, refer to page 97.'ySpeed Limit Info, refer to page 98.'yTime, refer to page 96.
Multifunctional
instrument
display
The
concept
The instrument display is a variable display. In the event of a program change, the display
rendition adapts to the respective program
through the Driving Dynamics Control. The
change of the display type can be deactivated
via iDrive.Some of the displays in the instrument display
may differ from the way they are shown in this Owner's Manual.
Overview
1Fuel gauge\_ 952Indicator/warning lights\_ 913Speedometer4Variable displays5Tachometer\_95
Selection lists\_ 100
ECO PRO displays\_ 2046Engine oil temperature\_ 95Seite 88ControlsDisplays88
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7Onboard computer\_1008Reset miles\_95Switching
the
change
of
display
on
and
off
You can set whether the instrument displayautomatically changes to the ECO PRO or SPORT in the display when you switch driving
modes.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."ECO PRO Info"Or "Driving mode view"
With
Professional
Navigation
System:
switching
zoom
function
on/off
You can program whether the current speed is to appear enlarged in the speedometer.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Magnifier function"
ECO
PRO
displays
1Speedometer2Variable displays: ECO PRO Tips, Decelerj ation assistant instructions, Driver assist
system displays3Efficiency display\_ 2044Transmission display5'yBlue: bonus range'yGray: rangeIn the ECO PRO program the instrument disj
play switches to the ECO PRO displays. Thesedisplays support a driving style that saves on fuel consumption with more prominent reprejSeite 89DisplaysControls89
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sentation of the efficiency display and variousECO PRO tips.
Sport
displays
1Speedometer2Tachometer\_ 953Transmission display4Shift lights, when respectively equipped5Performance display6Variable displaysIn the Sport and Sport+ programs the instruj
ment display switches to the sport displays.
These displays support a sporty driving style with more prominent representation of the
tachometer, the transmission displays, and the
vehicle speed.
Shift
lights
in
the
instrument
display
The
concept The shift point indicator indicates the optimumshift moment in the tachometer. Thus, with a
sporty driving style, the best possible vehicle acceleration is achieved.General
information
Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights are
shown, when the SPORT+ driving program is
activated.
Manual transmission: shift lights are shown,
when the SPORT or SPORT+ driving program
is activated.
Switching
on
shift
lightsSteptronic Sport transmission:1.Select SPORT+ using the Driving Dynamj
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