BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

Safety
information
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damagemay occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipj
ers are folded in when switching on.
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper moj
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windj
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Switching
on
Press the lever up until the desired position is reached.
'xResting position of the wipers, position 0.'xRain sensor, position 1.'xNormal wiper speed, position 2.'xFast wiper speed, position 3.
When travel is interrupted with the wiper systemswitched on: when travel continues, the wipers
resume at their previous speed.
Switching
off
and
brief
wipe
Press the lever down.
'xSwitching off: press the lever down until it reaches its standard position.'xBrief wipe: press the lever down from the
standard position.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Rain
sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of therainfall.
General
information The sensor is located on the windshield, directly
in front of the interior mirror.
Safety
information
NOTE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can
accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Deactij
vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
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Activating
Press the lever up once from its standard posijtion, arrow 1.
Wiping is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper operaj
tion is deactivated.
Deactivating
Press the lever back into the standard position.
Adjusting
the
rain
sensor
sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity.
Downward: low rains sensor sensitivity.
Windshield
washer
system
Safety
information
WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There
is a risk of an accident. Only use the washer
systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use
antifreeze, if needed.
NOTE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
wash pump cannot work as intended. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use the
washer system when the washer fluid reservoir is empty.
Cleaning
the
windshield
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windj shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Windshield
washer
nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automatically
heated while standby state is switched on.
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Fold-away
position
of
the
wipersConcept
The fold-out position enables the wipers to be folded away from the windshield.
General
information Important, for instance when changing the wiper
blades or when folding out under frosty condij
tions.
Safety
information
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damagemay occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipj
ers are folded in when switching on.
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper moj
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windj
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Folding
away
the
wipers
1.Switch on standby state.2.Press and hold the wiper level down, until the wipers stop in a close to vertical position.3.Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
1.Fold the wipers back down onto the windj
shield.2.Switch on standby state and press and hold the wiper lever down again.3.Wipers return to their resting position and areready again for operation.
Washer
fluid
General
information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reserj
voir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be
used.
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Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety
information
WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful substances and are flammable. There is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Follow the instrucj
tions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away
from ignition sources. Do not refill operating
materials into different bottles. Store operating
materials out of reach of children.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individualstates; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid
dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage
instructions on the washer fluid container.
Use of BMWss Windshield Washer Concentrate
or the equivalent is recommended.
WARNING
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on conj
tact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of inj
jury or risk of damage to property. Only add
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid resj
ervoir.
NOTE
Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid
for the water-repelling effect on the windows
can lead to damage to the washing system.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not add silicon-containing additives to the washer
fluid.
NOTE
Mixing different windshield washer concenj trates or antifreeze can damage the washing
system. There is a risk of damage to property.
Do not mix different windshield washer concenj trates or antifreeze. Follow the information and
mixing ratios provided on the containers.
Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the enj
gine compartment.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer concenj trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to injcorrect readings at temperatures below
+5 

Safety
information
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rollj
ing.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, follow the following:
'xSet the parking brake.'xOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'xOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
Selector
lever
positions
Drive
mode
D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle operaj
tion. All gears for forward travel are activated auj
tomatically.
Reverse
R Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Neutral
N The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power,
for instance in vehicle washes, refer to
page 136, in selector lever position N.
Parking
position
P Selector lever position, for instance for parking
the vehicle. The transmission blocks the drive wheels in selector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position P only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Selector lever position P is engaged automatij
cally in situations such as the following:
'xAfter the drive-ready state is switched off and selector lever position R, D or M/S is enjgaged.'xIf the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationaryand selector lever position D, M/S or R is enj
gaged.'xAfter the standby state has been switched off
when selector lever position N is engaged.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
General
information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional
requirements
Only when the drive-ready state is switched on
and the brake pedal is depressed is it possible to
change from selector lever position P to another
selector lever position.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,
R
A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty
operation:
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'xUnintentional shifting from selector lever pojsition P into another selector lever position.1.Press and hold the button to release the sejlector lever lock.2.With the driver's safety belt fastened, briefly
push the selector lever in the desired direcj
tion, past a resistance point, if needed. The
selector lever automatically returns to the
center position when released.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press button P.
Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle
General
information In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance in
a vehicle wash, or be pushed.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Switch on drive-ready state while pressing on the brake pedal.2.If necessary, release the parking brake.3.If necessary, switch off Automatic Hold, referto page 128.4.Depress the brake pedal.5.Touch the selector lever lock and engage sej
lector lever position N.6.Switch off drive-ready state.
In this way, standby state remains switched
on, and a Check Control message is disj
played.
The vehicle may roll.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatically enj
gaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not switch standby state off in vehicle washes.
Irrespective of standby state, the selector lever
position P is automatically engaged after approx.
35 minutes.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to
change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if
needed, refer to page 138.
Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistj ance point at the full throttle position.
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Sport
program
M/S
Concept
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for a sportier driving style. The transmission, for instance shifts uplater and the shifting times are shorter.
Activating
the
sport
program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selectorlever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, for instance S1.
The sport program of the transmission is actij vated.
Ending
the
Sport
program Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating
manual
mode1.Press the selector lever to the left out of sej
lector lever position D, arrow 1.2.Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward, arrows 2.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, for instance M1.
Shifting
'xTo shift down: press the selector lever forj ward.'xTo shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
The transmission continues shifting automatij
cally in certain situations, for instance when
speed limits are reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
If driving mode SPORT, refer to page 140, is sej
lected, the Steptronic Sport transmission does not automatically upshift in M/S manual mode once the maximum speed is reached.
Depending on the BMW M drive configuration,
this function is active independently of the drivj
ing mode.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kickj down.
Ending
the
manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
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D is displayed in the instrument cluster.Shift
paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
General
information Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and
road speeds.
Short-term
manual
mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift padj
dle switches into manual mode temporarily.
After conservative driving in manual mode withj
out acceleration or shifting via the shift paddles
for a certain amount of time, the transmission
switches back to automatic mode.
It is possible to switch into automatic mode as
follows:'xPull and hold right shift paddle.'xIn addition to the briefly pulled right shift padj dle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.
Continuous
manual
mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift padj dle switches into manual mode permanently.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
With the appropriate transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simultaj
neously activating kickdown and operating the
left shift paddles. This is not possible in short- term manual mode.
Shifting'xTo shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.'xTo shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.'xThe lowest possible gear can be selected bypulling 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 disj
played, 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 rolling away.
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Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Press and hold down brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter mustaudibly start. Hold the Start/Stop button
pressed.3.With your free hand, press the button on the selector lever, arrow 1, and press the selectorlever into selector lever position N and hold,
arrow N, until selector lever position N is disj
played in the instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.4.Release Start/Stop button and selector lever.5.Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see the chapter on tow-starting and towing, refer to page 351.
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 276, period.
Do not steer the steering wheel when driving off
with Launch Control.
Functional
requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is at
operating temperature. The engine is at operatj
ing temperature after an uninterrupted trip 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 OFFlights 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 instrument
cluster.6.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within 3 seconds, release the brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After Launch Control has been used, the transj mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutesbefore Launch Control can be used again.Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conj
ditions, when used again.
After
using
Launch
Control To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dyj
namic Stability Control again as soon as possible.
System
limits An experienced driver may be able to achievebetter acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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Driving
Dynamics
Control
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control influences the
driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. The
vehicle can be adjusted depending on the situaj
tion using various driving modes.
General
information The following systems are affected, for instance:
'xEngine characteristics.'xSteptronic transmission.'xAdaptive chassis.'xAdaptive Drive.'xActive roll stabilization.'xAdaptive M chassis.'xM Dynamic Professional'xIntegral Active Steering.'xDisplay in the instrument cluster.'xCruise control.'xBackrest width for comfort seats.
When the drive-ready state is switched on, theCOMFORT 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 disjplayed in the instrument cluster.
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 with an optij
mized chassis and suspension.
Switching
on Press button repeatedly until SPORT is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
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