BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

Driving
comfortVehicle
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.
Adaptive
chassis
Concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle motion when using a dynamic driving style or travelingon uneven road surfaces.
This enhances the driving dynamics and driving
comfort depending on the road surface condition
and driving style.
General
information The system offers several different damping setj
tings.
The damping settings are assigned to the differj ent driving modes of the Driving Dynamics Conj
trol, refer to page 140.
Driving
modeDamper
tuningCOMFORT
ECO PROBalanced outSPORT
SPORT PLUSFirmAdaptive
Drive
Concept
Adaptive Drive is an actively controlled chassis/
suspension. The system increases driving comj
fort and minimizes the lateral tilt when driving
around curves.
General
informationFor active control, this system uses the availableinformation, for instance from the navigation sysjtem or the driving style analysis.
In particular in the ADAPTIVE driving mode, refer
to page 141, this information is used to influence
the adaptive chassis, refer to page 241, control
and the active roll stabilization, refer to
page 241, control. This further increases both
the agility of the vehicle as well as the lane stabilj ity.
The function may be restricted if the navigation
data is invalid, outdated or not available, for exj
ample.
Active
roll
stabilization
Concept
The system reduces the lateral tilt of the vehicle
that occurs during rapid driving in curves or durj
ing quick evasive maneuvers.
The lateral tilt of the vehicle is balanced out by
permanent adjustment on the front and rear
axles. The vehicle is thus always stabilized.
Agility and driving comfort are increased under all driving conditions.
General
informationThe system offers several different tunings.
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The tunings are assigned to the different driving
modes of the Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 140.Driving
modeTuningCOMFORT
ECO PROComfortableSPORT
SPORT PLUSFirm
Adaptive
M
chassis
Concept
The Adaptive M chassis is a controllable sport chassis/suspension. This system reduces undejsirable vehicle motion when using a dynamic
driving style or traveling on uneven road surfaj ces.
This enhances the driving dynamics and driving
comfort depending on the road surface condition
and driving style.
General
information The system offers several different damping setj
tings.
These are assigned to the different driving
modes of the Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 140.
Driving
modeDamper
tuningSPORTFirmSPORT PLUSSporty and tightCOMFORT/ECO PROBalanced out
M
Dynamic
Professional
Concept
M Dynamic Professional is an actively controlled sport chassis/suspension. The system increases
driving comfort and minimizes the lateral tilt when driving around curves.
M Dynamic Professional encompasses the folj
lowing systems:'xLow-lying sport chassis.'xAdaptive chassis.'xActive roll stabilization.'xIntegral Active Steering.
General
information
For active control, this system uses the available
information, for instance from the navigation sysj
tem or the driving style analysis.
In particular in the ADAPTIVE driving mode, refer
to page 141, this information is used to influence
the adaptive chassis, refer to page 241, control,
the active roll stabilization, refer to page 241,
control, and the control of Integral Active Steerj ing. This further increases both the agility of the vehicle as well as the lane stability.
The function may be restricted if the navigation
data is invalid, outdated or not available, for exj
ample.
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Climate
controlVehicle
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.
Interior
air
quality
The air quality inside the vehicle is improved by an emissions-tested interior, a microfilter, and a
climate-control system for regulating temperaj ture, air flow, and recirculated-air mode.
In addition there are other functions which dej
pend on the vehicle's equipment, for instance microfilter/activated-charcoal filter, ionization, frajgrancing, automatic climate control with autoj
matic recirculated-air control AUC, and parked-
car ventilation.
Automatic
climate
control
OverviewButtons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
control
functionsButtonFunctionTemperature, refer to page 244.Climate control operation, refer
to page 244.Maximum cooling, refer to
page 245.AUTO program, refer to
page 245.Recirculated-air mode, refer to
page 246.Air flow, manual, refer to
page 246.Air distribution, manual, refer to
page 246.SYNC program, refer to
page 246.Defrost and defog window, refer
to page 247.Rear window defroster, refer to
page 247.Active seat ventilation, refer to
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ButtonFunctionSeat heating, refer to page 115.Open the Climate menu, refer to
page 244.
For the following settings, for inj
stance: upper body temperature
adjustment, parked-car ventilaj
tion.
Opening
the
Climate
menu
Press button.
The Climate menu is displayed.
All the climate control functions which can adj
justed via iDrive can be called up via the Climate
menu, e.g., upper body temperature adjustment,
parked-car ventilation.
Switching
on/off Switching
on
Press any button except for the following:
'xRear window defroster.'xLeft side of air flow button.'xSYNC program.'xSeat heating.'xSeat ventilation.
Switching
off
When equipped with automatic climate control
with enhanced features:
'xComplete system:
Press and hold the left button on the
driver's side until the system
switches off.'xOn the front passenger side:
Press and hold the left button on the
front passenger side.Temperature
Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set temperature as quickly as possible, if needed, by
using the maximum cooling or heating capacity,
and then keeps it constant.
Settings Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
Do not rapidly switch between difj
ferent temperature settings. Othj
erwise, the automatic climate
control will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.
Air
conditioning Concept
The air in the car's interior will be cooled and dej humidified and, depending on the temperaturesetting, warmed again.
The car's interior can only be cooled with the
drive-ready state switched on.
Switching
on/off Press button.
The LED is illuminated with air condij
tioning switched on.
Air conditioning is switched on with the engine
running.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and side windows may fog up briefly when drive- ready state is switched on.
The air conditioning is switched on automatically
with the AUTO program.
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Maximum
cooling
Concept
The system is set to the lowest temperature, opj
timum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the
drive-ready state switched on.
General
information The function is available with external temperaj
tures above approx. 32 

Recirculated-air
mode
Concept
You may react to unpleasant odors or pollutants
in the immediate environment by temporarily
suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air flow within the vehicle.
Operation Press button repeatedly to select an opjerating mode:'xLED off: outside air flows in continuously.'xLED on: the supply of outside air is permaj
nently shut off.
To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air
mode switches off automatically after a certain amount of time, depending on the environmental
conditions.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air qualj ity in the car's interior deteriorates and the fogj
ging of the windows increases.
If there is window condensation, switch off recirj
culated-air mode or defog the windows, refer to page 247.
Controlling
the
air
flow
manually
Concept
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
General
information
To manually adjust air flow switch off AUTO proj gram first.
Operation Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control.
The air flow of the automatic climate control may
be reduced automatically to save battery power.
Controlling
the
air
distribution
manually
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be adj
justed manually.
Operation Press button repeatedly to select a proj
gram:'xWindows, upper body region, and floor area.'xUpper body region and floor area.'xFloor area.'xWindows and floor area.'xWindows: driver's side only.'xWindows and upper body.'xUpper body region.
The selected air distribution is shown on the disj
play of the automatic climate control.
If there is window condensation, defog the winj dows, refer to page 247.
SYNC
program
Concept
Depending on the equipment, the following setj tings of the driver's side can be transferred to the
front-passenger side and the rear:
'xTemperature.'xAir flow.'xAir distribution.'xAUTO program.
Switching
on/off
Press button.
The LED is illuminated with the SYNC
program switched on.
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The program is switched off automatically if thesettings on the front passenger side or in the
rear are changed.
Defrosting
windows
and
removing
condensation
Concept
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windshield and the front side windows.
Switching
on/off Press button.
The LED is illuminated with the system
switched on.
Point the side vents towards the side windows, as needed. The air flow can be adjusted manj
ually with the system switched on.
If there is window condensation, pressthe button on the driver's side or switch
on air conditioning to utilize the condensation
sensor. Make sure that air can flow to the windj
shield.
Rear
window
defroster Press button. The LED lights up.
The function is available with the engine running.
The rear window defroster switches off automatj ically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the
incoming air.
The activated-charcoal filter removes gaseous
pollutants from the outside air that enters the vej
hicle.
Have this combined filter changed during vehicle
maintenance, refer to page 338.Ventilation
Concept
The air flow directions can be individually adj
justed.
Adjusting
the
ventilation
General
information The air flow directions can be adjusted for direct
or indirect ventilation.
Direct
ventilation
The air flow is directed towards the passengers. The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depending
on the adjusted temperature.
Indirect
ventilation The air flow is not directed towards the passenj
gers. The car's interior is warmed or cooled indij
rectly, depending on the set temperature.
Front
ventilation
Overview
'xLever for changing the air flow direction, arj
row 1.'xThumbwheel for variable opening and closing of the vents, arrow 2.
Setting
the
temperature
The temperature of the ventilation in the upper
body area can be varied.
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Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Climate functions"4."Temperature adjustment, upper body"5.Set the desired temperature.'xToward blue: colder.'xToward red: warmer.
This does not change the set interior temperaj
ture for the driver and front passenger.
Ventilation
in
rear,
center
'xLever for changing the air flow direction, arj
row 1.'xThumbwheel for variable opening and closing of the vents, arrow 2.'xThumbwheel for varying the temperature, arj
row 3.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.Ventilation
in
the
rear,
on
the
side'xLever for changing the air flow direction, arj
row 1.'xThumbwheel for variable opening and closing of the vents, arrow 2.
Rear
automatic
climate
control
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
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Climate
control
functionsButtonFunctionTemperature, refer to page 249Maximum cooling, refer to
page 249.AUTO program, refer to
page 249.Air flow, manual, refer to
page 250.Air distribution, manual, refer to
page 250.Seat heating, refer to page 115.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Rear climate"
The rear automatic climate control is not ready
for operation if the automatic climate control is switched off or if the function for defrosting the
windows and removing condensation is active.
Using
the
button:
switching
on Press any button except for the following:
'xLeft side of air flow button.'xSeat heating.
Using
the
button:
switching
off
Press and hold the left side of the butj
ton.
Temperature
Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set temperature as quickly as possible, if needed, by
using the maximum cooling or heating capacity,
and then keeps it constant.
Settings Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
Do not rapidly switch between difj
ferent temperature settings. Othj
erwise, the automatic climate
control will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.
Maximum
cooling Concept
The system is set to the lowest temperature, opj
timum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the
drive-ready state switched on.
General
information
The function is available with external temperaj
tures above approx. 32 

Switching
on/offPress button.
The LED is illuminated with the AUTO
program switched on.
Depending on the selected temperature, the
AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air is
directed to the upper body and into the floor
area.
Intensity With the AUTO program activated, the automatic
intensity control can be changed:
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
Controlling
the
air
flow
manually
Concept
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
General
information
To manually adjust air flow switch off AUTO proj gram first.
Operation Press the left or right side of the button:decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control.
Controlling
the
air
distribution
manually
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be adj justed manually.Operation
Press button repeatedly to select a proj
gram:'xUpper body region.'xUpper body region and floor area.'xFloor area.
Parked-car
ventilation
Concept
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the car's inj terior. Depending on set temperature and ambijent temperature, the car's interior is cooled or
possibly heated using the residual engine heat.
General
information The system can be switched on and off directly
or via a pre-set departure time.
The activation time is determined based on the
external temperature. The system promptly
switches on before the selected departure time.
Functional
requirements
'xThe vehicle is in idle state or standby state
and not in drive-ready state.'xBattery is sufficiently charged.
If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the vehicle battery will be discharged. Thus, limit
the maximum activation time to save the vej
hicle battery. The system will be available
again after the engine is started or after a
short trip.'xMake sure that the vehicle's date and time
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