BMW 5 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

Seat
heatingOverview
Front
Seat heating
Rear
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each temperajture level.
Highest level if three bars are shown on the clij
mate control display.
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, refer to page 247, is actij
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching
off
Press button and hold until bar display
on the climate control display goes
out.
Seat
heating
distribution The heating action in the seat cushion and
backrest can be distributed in different ways.
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Seat and surface heating"5.Select desired seat.6.Press the controller and turn it to set the
seat heating distribution.
Active
seat
ventilation
Concept
The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are cooled 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
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Switching
onPress button once for each ventilation
level.
Highest level if three bars are shown on the clij
mate control display.
The ventilation switches back by one level afj
ter a short time.
Switching
off Press button and hold until bar display
on the climate control display goes
out.
Individual
activation
Concept
A number of heating and cooling functions can be automatically activated depending on the external temperature.
General
information
The external temperature at which the funcj
tions are to be automatically activated can be
set via iDrive.
Depending on the equipment package, the folj lowing functions can be automatically actij
vated:'ySeat heating.'yHeated steering wheel.'ySeat ventilation.
Functional
requirements
'yThe safety belt of the corresponding seat
is buckled.'yThe external temperature exceeds or drops below the set external temperaturefor approx. 30 seconds.Activating/deactivating
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Seat and surface heating"5.Select desired seat.6.Select the menu item of the desired funcj tion.7.Set the external temperature at which the
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Transporting
children
safelyVehicle
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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
The
right
place
for
children
Safety
information
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger themj selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following acj
tions:'yPressing the Start/Stop button.'yReleasing the parking brake.'yOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'yEngaging selector lever position N.'yUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

Safety
informationWARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can
injure a child in a child restraint system when
the airbags are activated. There is a risk of inj
jury. Make sure that the front-seat passenger
airbags are deactivated and that the PASSENj GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up.'

2.Secure the child restraint system with the
safety belt.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull it tight against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.Unlocking
the
safety
belt1.Unbuckle the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint system.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in comj
pletely.
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
General
information
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chilj
dren.
Pay attention to the information, operating and
safety information of the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting, installing and
using LATCH child restraint fixing systems.
Mounts
for
the
lower
LATCH
anchors
General
information
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Safety
information WARNING
If the LATCH child restraint fixing sysj
tems are not correctly engaged, the protective
effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing sysj
tem can be limited. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Make sure that the lower anj
chors are securely engaged and that the
LATCH child restraint fixing system fits sej curely against the backrest.'

Mounting
pointsThe respective symbol shows the anjchor for the upper retaining strap.
Seats with an upper top tether are
marked with this symbol. It can be found on
the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.
Routing
the
retaining
strap1Direction of travel2Head restraint3Hook for upper retaining strap4Mounting point5Rear window shelf6Seat backrest7Upper retaining strap
Attaching
the
upper
retaining
strap
to
the
mounting
point
1.Open the mounting point cover.2.Raise the head restraint.3.Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.
Guide it over the head restraint of the midj
dle seat.4.Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the anchor.5.Tighten the retaining strap by pulling itdown.6.Lower and lock head restraints as needed.Locking
the
doors
and
windows
in
the
rear
General
information
In certain situations, it may be useful to secure
the rear doors and windows so that they canj not be opened from the inside, e.g. whentransporting children.
Doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors up.The door can now be opened from the outsideonly.
Safety
switch
for
the
rear Press button on the driver's door.
This locks various functions so that they canj
not be operated from the rear. Safety switch, refer to page 75.
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DrivingVehicle
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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Start/Stop
buttonConcept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches drive-ready state on or off, refer to page 19.
Steptronic transmission: the drive-ready state is switched on
when you depress the brake pedal while pressj ing the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches
drive-ready state back off and standby state, refer to page 19, is switched back on.
Drive-ready
state Safety
information DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilaj
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases conj tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorjless but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, exj
haust gases can also accumulate outside of
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the
exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventilaj
tion.'

Display
in
the
instrument
clusterWhen the drive-ready state is
switched on, READY is disj played in the instrument cluster.
Switching
off
drive-ready
state Steptronic
transmission1.Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.3.Set the parking brake.
Before
driving
into
a
vehicle
wash So that the vehicle can roll into a vehicle wash,
observe instructions for going into an autoj matic vehicle wash, refer to page 309.
Auto
Start/Stop
function
Concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic congestion or at
traffic lights. Drive-ready state remains
switched on. The engine starts automatically
for driving off.
General
information
After every engine start via the Start/Stop butj ton, the Auto Start/Stop function is activated or
deactivated, according to the last setting, refer to page 100. If the Auto Start/Stop function is
active, it is available as soon as a speed of apj
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h is exceeded.
Depending on the selected driving mode, refer
to page 112, the system is automatically actij
vated or deactivated.
Engine
stop
Functional
requirements
Steptronic
transmission
The engine is switched off automatically durj
ing a stop under the following conditions:'yThe selector lever is in selector lever posij
tion D.'yThe brake pedal remains pressed while the vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held
by Automatic Hold.'yThe driver's safety belt is buckled or the driver's door is closed.
Steptronic
transmission:
manual
engine
stop
If the engine was not switched off automatij
cally when the vehicle stopped, the engine can be switched off manually:
'yPress the brake pedal forcefully again from
the current pedal position.'yEngage selector lever position P.
If all functional preconditions are fulfilled, the
engine switches off.
Air
conditioner
when
the
engine
isswitched
off
The air flow from the air conditioner is reducedwhen the engine is switched off.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
General
information The display in the tachometer
indicates that the Auto Start/ Stop function is ready for an Auj
tomatic engine start.
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The display indicates that theconditions for an automatic enj
gine stop have not been met.
Total
time
with
switched-off
engine If the vehicle is equipped for this
feature, the total time that the
engine has been switched off using the Auto Start/Stop funcj
tion is displayed during an autoj
matic engine stop in the ECO PRO driving mode.
The total time is automatically reset every time the vehicle is refueled.
System
limits
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:'yIn case of a steep downhill grade.'yBrake not engaged strongly enough.'yThe external temperature is high and autoj
matic climate control is running.'yThe vehicle's interior has not yet been
heated or cooled to the required level.'yIf window condensation is imminent.'yEngine or other parts not at operating temj
perature.'yEngine cooling is required.'yThe wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yAt higher elevations.'yThe engine compartment lid is unlocked.'yThe parking assistant is activated.'yStop-and-go traffic.'ySteptronic transmission: selector lever poj sition in N or R.'yAfter driving in reverse.'yUse of fuel with high ethanol content.Starting
the
engine
Functional
requirements
Steptronic
transmission
The engine starts automatically under the folj lowing preconditions:'yBy releasing the brake pedal.'yWhen Automatic Hold is activated: pressthe accelerator pedal.
Driving
away
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety
mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met:
'yThe driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.'yThe hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
System
limits
Even if driving off was not intended, the deactij
vated engine starts up automatically in the folj lowing situations:
'yExcessive warming of the vehicle's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.'yExcessive cooling of the vehicle's interior
when the heating is switched on.'yIf window condensation is imminent.'yThe steering wheel is turned.'ySteptronic transmission: change from sej lector lever position D to N or R.'ySteptronic transmission: change from sejlector lever position P to N, D or R.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.Seite 99DrivingControls99
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'yStart of an oil level measurement.
Activating/deactivating
the
system
manually
Concept
The engine is not automatically switched off.
The engine is started during an automatic enj gine stop.
Using
the
button
Press button.
Steptronic
transmission:
via
selector
lever
position
The Auto Start/Stop function is also deactij vated in selector lever position M/S.
Via
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control The Auto Start/Stop function is also deactijvated in SPORT driving mode of the Driving
Dynamics Control.
Display
'yLED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.'yLED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is
activated.Switching
off
the
vehicle
during
an
automatic
engine
stop
General
information
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, for instance
when leaving it.
Steptronic
transmission1.Press the Start/Stop button.'yDrive-ready state is switched off.'yStandby state is switched on.'ySelector lever position P is engaged
automatically.2.Set the parking brake.
Automatic
deactivation
General
information
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop funcj
tion is deactivated automatically for safety reaj sons, e.g., if no driver is detected.
Malfunction The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehij
cle from rolling when it is parked.
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