BMW 5 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

6.Fasten the hinge cover using the expandj
ing rivet, arrow 1, and press onto the hinge
cover so that the holding pin engages in the tailgate, arrow 2.7.Close the clamps on the hinge cover.8.Attach the other hinge cover accordingly.9.Fasten the holder for the warning triangle
and attach the warning triangle or mount
the panel.
Vehicle
battery
General
information
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be rej
quested from a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair shop.
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle battery be registered on the vehicle by a dealj
erss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop to ensure that all comfortfeatures are fully available and that any Check
Control messages of these comfort features
are no longer displayed.
Safety
information NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehij cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries thatare compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on
compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealerss service center.'

'yMemory function: store the positions
again.'yTime: update.'yDate: update.'yGlass sunroof: initialize the system.
Disposing
of
old
batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by adealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop
or take them to a collection point.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Safety
information WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is a risk of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse.Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a subjstitute of another color or amperage rating.'

Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red light in the button flashes when the
hazard warning flashers are activated.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Rej
quest can be made through the system.
General
information Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable conj
ditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner.
Functional
requirements
'yThe SIM card integrated in the vehicle has been activated.'yStandby state is switched on.'yThe Assist system is functional.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, such as if the airbags
trigger, an Emergency Request is automatij
cally initiated immediately after a severe accij
dent. Automatic Collision Notification is not afj
fected by pressing the SOS button.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
manually
1.Touch the cover.2.Press the SOS button and hold until the
LED on the microphone lights up green.'yThe LED is illuminated green when an
Emergency Request has been initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the Control
Display, the Emergency Request can be
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If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estabj
lished.'yThe LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the Emergency Request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumj
stances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serves to deterj
mine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it canbe established.'yIf the LED is flashing green, but the BMWResponse Center can no longer be heardvia the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Roadside
Assistance
Service
availability Roadside Assistance can be reached aroundthe clock in many countries. You can obtain asj
sistance there in the event of a vehicle breakj
down.
Roadside
Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed via iDrive or a connection to Roadj
side Assistance can be established directly.
Warning
triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of the tailgate.
Press on the release, arrow 1, and swivel the cover down, arrow 2.
First-aid
kit General
information Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the first-aid kit
contents regularly.
Replace the articles prior to their expiration
date.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located in the left storage
compartment of the cargo area.
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Jump-starting
General
information If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables. Only use jumper caj
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety
information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not touch any componentsthat are under voltage.'

battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal ofthe battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting
the
engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an inj creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to bestarted in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successj
ful, wait a few minutes before making anj
other attempt in order to allow the disj
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the rej verse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing Safety
information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brakj
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.'

In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll, projceed as follows:1.Switch on drive-ready state, refer to
page 97.2.Depress brake pedal.3.Engage selector lever position N.
If there is a malfunction, it may happen that
you cannot change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, rej
fer to page 111, if needed.
Towing
other
vehicles
General
information Switch on the hazard warning system, dependj
ing on local regulations.
If the electrical system has failed, clearly idenj tify the vehicle being towed by placing a signor a warning triangle in the rear window.
Safety
information WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's rej
sponse. There is a risk of an accident! Make
sure that the gross vehicle weight of the towj
ing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.'

Safety
informationNOTE
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there can be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is a risk of property damage. Observe the notes on using the tow fitting.'

CareVehicle
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.
Washing
the
vehicle
General
information Regularly remove foreign objects such asleaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can damj age the vehicle.
Steam
blaster
and
high-pressure
washer
Safety
information NOTE
When cleaning with high-pressure washj
ers, components can be damaged due to the pressure or temperatures being too high.There is a risk of property damage. Maintain
sufficient distance and do not spray too long continuously. Follow the operating instructionsfor the high-pressure washer.'

In this way, standby state remainsswitched on, and a Check Control mesj
sage is displayed.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatij
cally engaged when standby state is switched off. There is a risk of property
damage. Do not switch standby state off in vehicle washes.'