BMW 5 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

More information about suitable engine oil ratjings and viscosities of engine oils can be rej
quested from a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair shop.
Engine
oil
change NOTE
Engine oil that is not changed in timely
fashion can cause increased engine wear and thus engine damage. There is a risk of propertydamage. Do not exceed the service data indijcated in the vehicle.'

CoolantVehicle
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.
General
information
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about suitj
able additives is available from a dealerss servj
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Safety
information WARNING
With the engine hot and the cooling sysj
tem open, coolant can escape and lead to scalding. There is a risk of injury. Only openthe cooling system with the engine cooleddown.'

Adding1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightlycounterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.5.Close the cap.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimijnated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmenj
tal protection regulations when disposj
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle
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.
BMW
maintenance
system The maintenance system indicates requiredmaintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the opj erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Rej
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubrij
cants, and wear materials are calculated sepaj rately. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
Service
CBS
Concept
Sensors and special algorithms take into acj
count the driving conditions of the vehicle.
CBS uses these to calculate the need for
maintenance.
The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance corresponding to your user profile.General
information
Information on service requirements, refer to page 121, can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control Information on the required maintenance iscontinuously stored in the remote control. Thedealerss service center can read this data outand suggest a maintenance scope for the vehijcle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle batj
tery was disconnected are not taken into acj count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shopupdate the time-dependent maintenance projcedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mij
crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
WarrantyInformation
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Inj
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian modjels for additional information on service rejquirements.
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service center or repair shop. Records of reguj
lar maintenance and repair work should be rej
tained.
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 Diagjnosis, 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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in theleft storage compartment of the cargo area.
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 propj
erty damage. Secure the wiper arm when rej placing the wiper blades and do not fold down
the wipers without the wiper blades installed.'

Lights
and
bulbs
General
information
Lights
and
bulbs
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribuj
tion to vehicle safety.
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light source. These light-emitting diodes are related
to conventional lasers and are officially desigj nated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommendsthat you let a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop perform the work in case of a malfunction.
A spare light box is available from a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Observe the safety information, refer to page 297.
Headlight
glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the exj
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving 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 headlights switched
on, increasing humidity forms, for instance waj
ter droplets in the light, have the headlights
checked.
Safety
information 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.'

21-watt bulb, PY21W
Replacing
a
bulb1.In the wheel house, press the two retainer tabs and fold down the cover.2.Unscrew the bulb holder.3.Press the bulb gently into the bulb holder,
turn counterclockwise and remove it.4.Insert the new bulb.5.Mount the bulb holder.6.Mount the lid.
LED
front
fog
lights
Observe the safety information, refer to page 297.
LED front fog lights are made using LED techj nology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Tail
lights
General
information
Observe the safety information, refer to page 297.
All tail lights are designed with LED technolj ogy, with the exception of the two reversing
lights in the tailgate.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Reversing
light,
bulb
replacement
General
information
Observe the safety information, refer to page 297.
21-watt bulb, H21W.
Without
a
warning
triangle:
removing
the
panel1.Opening tailgate.2.Press the latch, arrow 1, and remove the
panel, arrow 2.
With
a
warning
triangle:
removing
the
holder
1.Opening tailgate.2.Remove, refer to page 304, the warning
triangle.3.Press both retainer tabs in the direction of the arrows, arrows 1, using the screwdriver
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move the holder of the warning triangle, arjrow 2.
Removing
the
hinge
covers
1.Open the two clamps on the hinge cover.2.On the expanding rivet, carefully pry outthe inside pin by a small distance using a
screwdriver. Then carefully pry out the exj
panding rivet all the way using the screwj
driver.3.Carefully lift off the hinge cover from the hinge arm, arrow 1, until the holding pin,
arrow 2, behind the trim panel is released.4.Pull the hinge cover downward and rej move.5.Remove the second hinge cover in the
same way.
Removing
the
interior
trim
1.Carefully pry out all eight expanding rivets
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holding pins, arrows 2, behind the interiortrim are released.3.Proceed accordingly on the other side.4.Carefully release the interior trim from the
tailgate, arrow 1, and, if necessary, pull the
cable with the plug from the switch unit, arj
row 2.5.Remove the interior trim.
Replacing
the
reversing
light
1.Turn the bulb holder in the direction indij
cated on the reflector and remove it.2.Press the bulb gently into the bulb holder,
turn counterclockwise and remove it.3.Mount the bulb holder.Installing
the
interior
trim1.Connect the cable to the switch unit, if
necessary. Make sure that the plug enj gages.2.Position the interior trim on the tailgate andsecure it with two expanding rivets.3.Press against the interior trim, arrows, so
that the four holding pins engage in the tailgate.4.Fasten the interior trim using the remaining
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