BMW 5 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

Steptronic
Sport
transmission
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 by switching briefly via the shift paddles from selector leverposition D to manual mode.
Shifting'yTo shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.'yTo shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.'yThe lowest possible gear can be selected
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the inj
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The selector lever position is
displayed, 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. Hold the Start/Stop butj
ton pressed.3.With your free hand, press the button on
the selector lever, arrow 1, and press the
selector lever into selector lever position N
and hold, arrow N, until selector lever posij
tion N is displayed in the instrument clusj
ter.
A Check Control message is displayed.4.Release Start/Stop button and selector lever.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 the chapter ontow-starting and towing, refer to page 306.
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction under dry surjrounding conditions.
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 242, period.
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Do not steer the steering wheel when drivingoff with Launch Control.
Functional
requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Start
with
launch
control1.Switch on drive-ready state.2. Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF
lights up.3.Engage selector lever position S.4.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.5.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.6.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After Launch Control was used, the transmisj
sion must cool down for approx. 5 minutes, bej fore Launch Control can be used again.Launch Control adjusts to the surroundingconditions, when used again.
After
using
Launch
Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dyj
namic Stability Control again as soon as possij ble.
System
limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
Driving
Dynamics
Control
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control influences the
driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the sitjuation using various driving modes.
General
information The following systems are affected:'yEngine characteristics.'ySteptronic transmission.'yDynamic Damping Control.'yAdaptive Drive.'yActive roll stabilization.'yIntegral Active Steering.'yDisplay in the instrument cluster.'yCruise control.'yBackrest width for comfort seats.
When the drive-ready state is switched on, the
COMFORT or ECO PRO driving mode is sej
lected automatically, depending on the equipj
ment.
Overview
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The selected driving mode is
displayed in the instrument clusj ter.
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Driving
modesButtonDriving
modeConfigurationSPORT
SPORT
PLUSINDIVIDUALCOMFORTECO PROINDIVIDUALADAPTIVE
Driving
modes
in
detail
COMFORT
Concept
Balanced tuning between dynamic and conj
sumption-optimized driving.
Switching
on Press button repeatedly until COMj
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
SPORT
Concept
Dynamic tuning for higher agility.
Switching
on Press button repeatedly until SPORTis displayed in the instrument cluster.
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL Concept
Individual settings can be adjusted in the
SPORT INDIVIDUAL driving mode.
Configuration
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Driving Experience Control"4."Configure SPORT INDIVIDUAL"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Reset SPORT INDIVIDUAL to the standard settings:
"Reset to SPORT STANDARD".
SPORT
PLUS Concept
Dynamic tuning for maximum agility with optij
mized chassis and suspension and adjusted
drive.
Switching
on Press the button repeatedly untilSPORT PLUS is displayed in the inj
strument cluster.
ECO
PROConcept
Consumption-optimized tuning.
Switching
on Press button. ECO PRO is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL Concept
Individual settings can be adjusted in the ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL driving mode.
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Configuration
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Driving Experience Control"4."Configure ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard
settings:
"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD".
ADAPTIVE
Concept
Comfort-oriented driving mode, whose tuning
is automatically adjusted to the driving situaj
tion and driving style.
If the navigation system is active, upcoming
road sections are considered.
Switching
on Press button. ADAPTIVE is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
INDIVIDUAL
configuration
General
information The individual configuration of the driving
mode is stored for the active driver profile. The last set configuration is activated directly whenthe driving mode is called up again.
Activating
configuration
of
the
driving
mode
Press button for the desired driving mode sevjeral times.
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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., 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.
Instrument
cluster
General
information
The display change can be deactivated via
iDrive.
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster
may differ from the way they are shown in this Owner's Manual.
Overview1Fuel gauge\_ 119
Instrument cluster with enhanced features: range\_ 1212Speedometer3Time\_121
External temperature\_ 121
Driver assistance system displays Service requirements\_ 1214Instrument cluster with enhanced features:
Tachometer\_ 120
Instrument cluster with enhanced features: ECO PRO displays\_ 2475Engine temperature\_ 1206Navigation display.
Gear display
Status, Driving Dynamics Control\_ 1127Messages, for instance Check Control
Onboard computer\_ 1258Driver assistance system displays
Speed Limit Info\_ 123
Instrument cluster without enhanced feaj
tures: range\_ 1219Reset miles\_125
Adjusting
the
view
Concept
Depending on the equipment, the instrument
cluster can be set to three different operating
modes in addition to the driving mode.
Settings
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5.Select the desired setting.'y"STANDARD": all displays on the inj strument cluster are active.'y"REDUCED" all displays on the instruj
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'y"INDIVIDUAL": all displays on the inj
strument cluster are active. Individual
displays can be individually configured.
Configuring
INDIVIDUAL
'y"Driving mode display": when the driving
mode is switched into ECO PRO or
SPORT, the instrument cluster automatij
cally switches into the respective view.'y"Speed limit exceeded": if the speed recj ognized by Speed Limit Info is exceeded,
the exceeded range is marked red in the
speedometer.'yInstrument cluster with enhanced features:
"Magnifier function": the current speed is
shown enlarged in the speedometer.
Check
Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
General
information
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster
and, if applicable, in the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and an SMS text message may appear on the Conjtrol Display.
Indicator/warning
lights
Concept Indicator/warning lights in the instrument clusjter display the status of some functions in the vehicle and indicate when a malfunction ispresent in the monitored systems.
General
information
The indicator and warning lights can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when
drive-ready state is switched on.
Red
lights Safety
belt
reminder Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated:
safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled. The safety belt rej
minder can also be activated if objects are
placed on the front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
not working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake The parking brake is set.Release the parking brake, refer to
page 101.
Brake
system Braking system impaired. Continue todrive moderately.
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Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be workj
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lonj ger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The indicator light flashes: DSC conj
trols the drive and braking forces. The
vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
adapt driving style to the driving circumstanj ces.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfuncj tioned.
Have the system immediately checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 167.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction Control
is
activated
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacj
tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Conj trol is activated.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 167, and DTC Dynamic Traction Control,
refer to page 168.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cauj
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maj neuvers.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 279.Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM
The indicator light illuminates.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
Observe the information in the Check Control
message.
The indicator light flashes and then illuminates
continuously.
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can
be detected.'yInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leavj
ing the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.'yTPM was unable to complete the reset.Reset the system again.'yA wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 273.
Steering
system Steering system may not be working.Have the steering system checked by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Emissions
'yThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.'yThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
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Reduce the vehicle speed and have thesystem checked immediately; otherwise,serious engine misfiring within a brief pej
riod can seriously damage emission conj trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 295.
Green
lights Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 103.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are actij
vated.
Parking light/low beams, automatic
headlight control, refer to page 131.
Lane
departure
warning The indicator light lights up: the system
is activated At least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be isj
sued.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 154.
Front
fog
lights Front fog lights are activated.
Front fog lights, refer to page 134.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 133.
Automatic
Hold Automatic Hold is activated. The vehijcle is automatically held in place when it is stationary.
Automatic Hold, refer to page 102.
Blue
lights High
beams High beams are activated.High beams, refer to page 104.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Continuous
display Some Check Control messages are displayedcontinuously and are not cleared until the maljfunction is eliminated. If several malfunctionsoccur at once, the messages are displayed
consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed again automatically.
Temporary
display
Other Check Control messages are hidden auj
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are
stored and can be displayed again later.
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Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.
Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or is stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS text messages in combination with asymbol in the instrument cluster explain aCheck Control message and the meaning ofthe indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages Additional information, such as the reason for
an error or malfunction or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Further
help
Depending on the Check Control message,
further help can be selected.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the desired text message.5.Select the desired setting.'y"Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about
the Check Control message in the Intej
grated Owner's Manual.'y"Service request"
Contact a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair
shop.'y"BMW Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after drive-ready state is
switched off.
Fuel
gauge
Instrument
cluster
without
enhanced features
Vehicle tilt position may causethe display to vary.
An arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Information on refueling, refer to page 256.
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced features
Vehicle tilt position may causethe display to vary.
The current range is displayed
as numerical value.
An arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Information on refueling, refer to page 256.
The yellow indicator lamp illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
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Tachometer
General
information
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to
protect the engine.
Shift
point
indicator
Concept
If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, the shift point indicator indicates the maximum shiftpoint at which the best possible acceleration
can be achieved.
Functional
requirement
Shift lights are shown when the SPORT or
SPORT PLUS driving program is activated.
Switching
on
shift
lights Steptronic Sport transmission:1.Select SPORT or SPORT PLUS usingDriving Dynamics Control.2.Activate the M/S manual mode of thetransmission.
Manual transmission:
Select SPORT or SPORT PLUS using Driving Dynamics Control.
Display
'yCurrent engine speed is displayed in the
tachometer.'yArrow 1: successive yellow illuminated
fields indicate an increase in the speed.'yArrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.'yArrow 3: the field lights up red. Do not wait
any further to shift.
When the maximum possible speed is
reached, the entire display flashes. When the
maximum speed is exceeded, the supply of
fuel is interrupted in order to protect the enj
gine.
Standby
state
and
drive-
ready
state
The letters OFF in the tachomej
ter indicate that drive-ready
state is switched off and
standby state is switched on.
The letters READY in the tachj
ometer indicate that the drive-
ready state is switched on.
For further information, see Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state, refer to page 19.
Engine
temperature
'yCold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.'yNormal operating temperaj
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the lower half of
the temperature display.'yHot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. A Check Control
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