BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

Adjusting
the
height
The height of the outer head restraints can be
adjusted.
'xTo lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push the head restraint down.'xTo raise: push the head restraint up.
After setting the height, move the head restraint
up or down slightly, making sure it engages
properly.
Removing
With through-loading system:
The outer head restraints can be removed. Only
remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting
in the seat in question.
1.Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer to page 270, in question.2.Raise the head restraint up against the resistj
ance.3.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
Mirrors
Exterior
mirrors General
information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile
currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via
the remote control, the position is automatically
retrieved if the function, refer to page 97, is actij
vated for this purpose.
The current exterior mirror position can be stored
using the memory function, refer to page 114.
Safety
information
WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. The distance to the traffic behind
could be incorrectly estimated, for instance
while changing lanes. There is a risk of an accij
dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind
by looking over your shoulder.
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Overview1Settings2Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor3Folding in and out
Adjusting
electricallyPress button.
The selected mirror moves along with the
button movement.
Selecting
a
mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the switch.
Malfunction In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the
mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror glass.
Folding
in
and
out
NOTE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle
can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Before washing,fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.
Press button.
Folding is only possible up to a speed of approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the folj
lowing situations:'xIn vehicle washes.'xOn narrow roads.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out autoj matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Automatic
heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever drive-ready state is switched on.
Automatic
dimming
feature The exterior mirror on the driver's side is autoj
matically dimmed. Photocells in the car's interior mirror, refer to page 112, are used to control
this.
Automatic
Curb
Monitor,
exterior
mirror
Concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on the front passenger side is tilted downward. This
improves your view of the curb and other low-lyj
ing obstacles when parking, for instance.
Activating
1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger's sidemirror position.
Interior
mirror General
information The interior mirror is dimmed automatically.
Photocells are used for control:
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'xIn the mirror glass.'xOn the back of the mirror.
Overview
Functional
requirements
'xKeep the photocells clean.'xDo not cover the area between the interior
mirror and the windshield.
Steering
wheel
Safety
information
WARNING
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is stationary only.
Electric
steering
wheel
adjustment
General
information
The steering wheel setting is stored for the driver profile currently in use. When the drive-readystate is switched on, the position is automaticallyretrieved if the function, refer to page 97, is actij
vated for this purpose.
The current steering wheel position can be
stored using the memory function, refer to page 114.
Settings
Move the steering wheel to the preferred height
and angle to suit your seating position by pressj
ing the switch.
Assistance
getting
in
and
out
The steering wheel temporarily moves into the
highest position to make it easier to enter and
exit the vehicle.
Heated
steering
wheel
Overview
Heated steering wheel
Switching
on/off Press button.
A Check Control message is displayed.
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If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 minutes
after an intermediate stop, the heated steering wheel activates automatically if the function was
switched on at the end of the last trip.
Memory
function
Concept
The following settings can be stored and, if necj essary, retrieved using the memory function:
'xSeat position.'xExterior mirror position.'xSteering wheel position.'xHeight of the Head-up Display.
General
information
Two memory locations with different settings
can be set for each driver profile, refer to
page 94.
The following settings are not stored:
'xBackrest width.'xLumbar support.
Safety
information
WARNING
Using the memory function while driving can
lead to unexpected seat or steering wheel
movements. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of an accident. Only retrieve the
memory function when the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of movej
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjustj
ment.
Overview
The memory buttons are located on the front
doors.
Storing
1.Set the desired position.2. Press button. The writing on the butj
ton lights up.3.Press desired button 1 or 2 while the LED is
lit. A signal sounds.
Calling
up
settings
The stored position is called up automatically.
Press selected button 1 or 2.
The procedure stops when a switch for setting
the seat is pressed or one of the memory butj tons is pressed again.
While driving, the seat position adjustment on the driver's side is interrupted after a short time.
Massage
function
Concept
Depending on the program, the massage funcj tion ensures relaxed muscles and better bloodcirculation and can avoid fatigue.
General
information Eight different massage programs can be sej
lected:
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'xPelvis activation.'xUpper body activation.'xFull body activation.'xBack massage.'xShoulder massage.'xLumbar massage.'xUpper body training.'xFull body training.
Overview
Massage function
Switching
on Press button once for each intensity
level.
The maximum intensity level is reached when three LEDs are lit.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Adjusting
the
massage
program
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Seat comfort"4.Select desired seat.5."Seat massage"6.Select the desired setting.
Seat
heating
Overview
Front
Seat heating
Rear
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each temperature
level.
Highest level if three bars are shown on the clij
mate control display.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes
after a stop, seat heating is activated automatij cally with the temperature selected last.
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When ECO PRO is activated, refer to page 282,
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 the seat backrest can be distributed in different
ways.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4.Select a menu item:'x"Seat heating"'x"Seat and steering wheel heating"'x"Seat climate control"'x"Seat climate / steer. wheel heating"5.Select the desired seat, if needed.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, for instance if the
car's interior is overheated or for continuous
cooling at high temperatures.
Overview
Active seat ventilation
Switching
on Press 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 after a
short time.
Switching
off Press button and hold until bar displayon the climate control display goes out.
Individual
activation
Concept
A number of heating and cooling functions can
be automatically activated depending on the exj
ternal temperature.
General
information The external temperature at which the functions
are to be automatically activated can be set via
iDrive.
Activation is performed if the external temperaj
ture exceeds or falls below the set temperature in the first 2 minutes after drive-ready state has
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been switched on. A new alignment is carried outafter the settings have been changed.
Depending on the equipment package, the folj lowing functions can be automatically activated:'xSeat heating.'xHeated steering wheel.'xSeat ventilation.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes
after a stop, the functions are activated automatij
cally with the levels that were last selected.
Functional
requirement The safety belt of the corresponding seat is
buckled.
Activating/deactivatingVia iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4.Select a menu item:'x"Steering wheel heating"'x"Seat heating"'x"Seat and steering wheel heating"'x"Seat climate control"'x"Seat climate / steer. wheel heating"5.Select desired seat.6.Select the menu item of the desired function.7.Set the external temperature at which the
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Transporting
children
safelyVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing 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 themselves and
traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
'xPressing the Start/Stop button.'xReleasing the parking brake.'xOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'xEngaging selector lever position N.'xUsing 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.
Always
transport
children
in
the
rear
seat
General
information
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the rear seat.
Transport children younger than 13 years of age
or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm only in the rear seat
in suitable child restraint systems designed for the age, weight and size of the child. Children
13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint system canno longer be used due to their age, weight andsize.
Safety
information
WARNING
The safety belt cannot be fastened correctly on children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm without suitaj
ble additional child restraint systems. The effij
cacy of safety gear, including safety belts, can be limited or lost when safety belts are fasjtened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safetybelt can cause additional injuries, for instance in
the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Secure children shorter than 5 ft,
150 cm using suitable child restraint systems.
Children
on
the
front
passenger
seat
General
information Before using a child restraint system on the front
passenger seat, ensure that the front, knee, and
side airbags on the front passenger side are dej activated. Automatic deactivation of front-seat
passenger airbags, refer to page 169.
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Safety
information
WARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a
child in a child restraint system when the airj bags are activated. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the front-seat passenger airj
bags are deactivated and that the PASSENj
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.
Installing
child
restraint
systems
General
information
Pay attention to the information, operating and
safety information of the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting, installing and using
child restraint systems.
Safety
information
WARNING
The protective effect of damaged child restraint systems or of child restraint systems exposed to an accident and their fastening systems canbe limited or lost. A child can e.g.,not suffijciently restrained, for instance in the event of
an accident or braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Have
damaged child restraint systems or of child rej
straint systems exposed to an accident and
their fastening systems checked and possibly
replaced by the dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair shop.
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system is limj
ited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustj
ment or improper installation of the child seat.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make
sure that the child restraint system fits securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust the
backrest tilt for all affected backrests and corj
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head rej
straints or remove them.
On
the
front
passenger
seat Deactivating
airbags
WARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a
child in a child restraint system when the airj bags are activated. There is a risk of injury.Make sure that the front-seat passenger airj
bags are deactivated and that the PASSENj
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.
After installing a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,
knee and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags auj
tomatically, refer to page 169.
Seat
position
and
height Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back as it will go
and, if possible, bring it up to medium height.
This seat position and height ensures the best
possible position for the belt and offers optimal
protection in the event of an accident.
If the upper anchor of the safety belt is located in
front of the belt guide of the child seat, move the
front passenger seat carefully forward until the
best possible belt guide position is reached.
Backrest
width Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint system in the front passenger seat, open the backrest width completely. Do not
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change the backrest width again and do not callup a memory position.
Child
seat
security
The safety belts in the rear and the front passenj
ger safety belt can be permanently locked to fasj
ten child restraint systems.
Locking
the
safety
belt
1.Pull out the belt strap completely.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
belt
1.Unbuckle the safety 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 Children.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 isrestrained by the internal harnesses.
Safety
information
WARNING
If the LATCH child restraint fixing systems are
not correctly engaged, the protective effect of
the LATCH child restraint fixing system can be
limited. There is a risk of injuries or danger to
life. Make sure that the lower anchors are sej
curely engaged and that the LATCH child rej
straint fixing system fits securely against the backrest.
Position
SymbolMeaningThe corresponding symbol
shows the mounts for the lower
LATCH anchors.
Seats equipped with lower anj
chors are marked with a pair, 2,
of LATCH symbols.
For vehicles equipped with a
middle seat:
It is not recommended to use
the inner lower anchors of
standard outer LATCH positions
to fasten a child restraint system
on the middle seat. Use the vej
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