BMW 5 SERIES 2017 Repair Manual

'yInterference of the radio connection frommobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.'yInterference of radio transmission by a
charging process of mobile devices, for inj stance charging of a mobile phone.
Do not transport the display key together with
metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with the mechanical key.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
via
emergency
detection
of
the
BMW display
key
1.Hold the display key with its back againstthe marked area on the steering column.2.Switch on drive-ready state within 10 secj
onds.
If the display key is not detected, slightly change the position of the display key and rej
peat the procedure.
Resetting
the
BMW
display
key
If the charged display key cannot be switched on anymore or if the display does not respondto entries anymore, the display key can be rejset.
Press and hold the button on the left side of
the display key for at least 20 seconds, until
something appears on the display.
Integrated
key
General
information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without remote control using the integrated
key.
The integrated key also fits the glove compartj ment.
Safety
information WARNING
For some country-specific variants, unj
locking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehij
cle while being exposed to extreme temperaj tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lockthe vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.'

Unlocking/locking
via
the
door
lock1.Pull the door handle outward with the left
hand and hold it.2.Guide one finger of the right hand from the back under the cover, feel for the release
there, press outwards, and at the same time press the cover to the right with the
left thumb.3.Unlock or lock the door lock using the intej
grated key.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.
Alarm
system
The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is
locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via
the door lock.
In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle
with the remote control, if necessary through
emergency detection of the remote control, rej
fer to page 57.
Buttons
for
the
central
locking
system
General
information In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking Press the button with the front doorsclosed.
'yThe fuel filler flap remains unlocked.'yThe vehicle is not secured against theft
when locking.
Unlocking
Press button.
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Opening'yPress button to unlock the doorstogether, and then pull the door
handle above the armrest.'yFront doors: pull the door handle on the door to open the door. The other doors rej
main locked.'yBack doors: pull twice on the door handle on the door to be opened; the first time unj
locks the door, the second time opens it. The other doors remain locked.
Comfort
Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activatj
ing the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote conj
trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the
vehicle's interior.
General
information
Comfort Access supports the following funcj
tions:
'yUnlocking and locking the vehicle.'yConvenient closing.'yOpening tailgate.'yOpening and closing the tailgate with no-
touch activation.
Functional
requirements
'yTo lock the vehicle, the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle near
the doors.'yThe next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx. 2 seconds.Unlocking
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.
This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.
Locking
The driver's door must be closed.
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger for approx. 1 second without grasping the door handle.
This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.
Convenient
closing
Safety
information WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.'

Closing
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger and hold it
there without grasping the door handle.
This corresponds to pressing and holding the button
on the remote control.
In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors fold in.
Open
tailgate
General
information
If you open the tailgate via Comfort Access,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Safety
information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.'

foot, make sure you have a firm stance and donot touch the vehicle.'

Safety
informationWARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.'

Press button on the exterior of the tailgate.'yPress and hold button on the rejmote control for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. Opening with the remote
control, refer to page 56.
From
the
inside
Press button in the storage compartjment of the driver's door.
Interruption
of
the
opening
procedure
The opening operation is interrupted:
'yBy pressing the button again.'yWhen the vehicle starts moving.'yBy pressing the button on the inside of the tailgate.
Closing
From
inside
the
tailgate
Without Comfort Access:
Press button on the inside of the tailgate.
With Comfort Access:
'yPress button, arrow 1, on the inside of the
tailgate.'yPress button, arrow 2.
The vehicle will be locked after closing the
tailgate. The driver's door must be closed
for this purpose and the remote control
must be outside of the vehicle in the area
of the tailgate.
An acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate is
closed.
Interruption
of
the
closing
procedure
The closing operation is interrupted:
'yBy pressing the pressed button again or by
releasing the held button.'yIf the vehicle starts off with a jerky movej
ment.
Locking
separately
The tailgate can be locked separately using the
switch in the glove compartment. If the glove compartment is locked, the tailgate cannot beopened.
'yTailgate secured, arrow 1.'yTailgate not secured, arj
row 2.
Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. The tailgate is secured and decoupled from the
central locking system.
This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked using valet service. The remote control can behanded out without the integrated key.
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Trunk
emergency
unlocking
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The tailgate unlocks.
With
automatic
tailgate
operation:
malfunction
In the event of an electrical malfunction, operjate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow
and smooth motion.
Automatic
Soft
Closing Safety
information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed while operatj
ing the doors. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the doors is clear during opening and closing.'

As soon as the engine is started or any key is
pressed, the last selected display is shown.
To exit the welcome screen via iDrive: "OK"
Settings The settings for the following systems and
functions are saved in the active driver profile.
The scope of storable settings depends on country and equipment.'yUnlocking and locking.'yLights.'yClimate control.'yRadio.'yInstrument cluster.'yProgrammable memory buttons.'yVolumes, tone.'yControl Display.'yNavigation.'yTV.'yPark Distance Control PDC.'yRearview camera.'yPanorama View.'yHead-up Display.'yDriving Dynamics Control.'ySeat position, exterior mirror position,steering wheel position.'yCruise control.'yIntelligent Safety.'yNight vision.
Profile
management
Selecting
a
driver
profile
Regardless of the remote control in use, a difj
ferent driver profile may be activated. This alj lows you to call up personal vehicle settings if
you did not unlock the vehicle with your own remote control.
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.4."OK"'yAll settings stored in the called-up driverprofile are automatically applied.'yThe called-up driver profile is assigned to
the remote control being used at the time.'yIf the driver profile is already assigned to a
different remote control, this driver profile will apply to both remote controls.
Guest
profile
The guest profile is for individual settings that
are stored in none of the three personal driver
profiles.
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own driver profile.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3."Drive off (guest)"4."OK"
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not assigned to the current remote control.
Renaming
a
driver
profile
A personal name can be assigned to the active
driver profile to avoid confusion between the
driver profiles.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this symj
bol can be renamed.
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5.Enter profile name.6. Select the symbol.
Resetting
a
driver
profileThe settings of the active driver profile are rej
set to their factory settings.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this symj
bol can be reset.
4."Reset driver profile"5."OK"
Exporting
driver
profiles
Most settings of the active driver profile can be
exported.
This can be helpful for saving and retrieving
personal settings, for instance before deliverj
ing the vehicle to a workshop. The saved driver
profiles can be taken into another vehicle.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this symj
bol can be exported.
4."Export driver profile"5.'y"USB device"
Select USB storage device, as needed, refer to page 43.'yConnectedDrive.
Importing
driver
profiles
The existing settings of the active driver profile are overwritten with the settings of the imjported driver profile.
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select the driver profile to be overwritten.
The driver profile marked with this symj
bol can be overwritten.
4."Import driver profile"5.Select the medium that was used to export the driver profile.'yUSB storage device: "USB device"
Select USB storage device as needed.'yConnectedDrive.6.Select the driver profile to be imported.
System
limits
A clear assignment between the remote conj
trol and driver may not be possible in the folj
lowing cases, for example.
'yThe passenger unlocks the vehicle with his or her own remote control, but anotherperson is driving.'yThe driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort
Access and has multiple remote controls with him or her.'yThe driver changes, but the vehicle is notlocked and unlocked.'yMultiple remote controls are located outjside of the vehicle.
Settings
General
information
Depending on the equipment and country-
specific variant of your vehicle, different openj ing and closing settings are available.
These settings are stored for the driver profile,
refer to page 68, currently used.
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