BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

Switching
on/off
directlyGeneral
information
There are different ways to switch the system on
or off.
The system switches off automatically after a certain period of time. The system continues to run for some time after being switched off.
Using
the
button
When the vehicle is in standby state, the parked-
car ventilation can be switched on or off via the automatic climate control buttons.
Press any button except:'xRear window defroster.'xLeft side of air flow button.'xSeat heating.'xSeat ventilation.'xSYNC program.'xMENU.
The system switches off after leaving and lockj ing the vehicle.
Via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Climate functions"4."Comfort ventilation" or "Comfort heating/
ventilation"5."Activate now"
Via
BMW
display
key
Switching
on
1.Switch on the display of the BMW displaykey.2."Precondit. setting"3.Tap the symbol or the symbol.4."Activate now"5."Start"Switching
off1.Switch on the display of the BMW displaykey.2."Precondit. setting"3.Tap the symbol or the symbol.4."Stop"
Display
symbol on the automatic climate control indij
cates the system is switched on.
REST is displayed on the automatic climate conj trol. The residual engine heat is used.
Departure
time Concept
Different departure times can be adjusted to enj
sure a comfortable interior temperature in the vej
hicle at the time of departure.
'xOne-time departure time: the time can be
set.
The system is switched on once.'xDeparture time with weekday: time and day of the week can be set.
On the desired weekdays, the system will be switched on promptly before the set deparjture time.
The departure time is preselected in two steps:
'xSet departure times.'xActivate departure times.
Setting
the
departure
time
Via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Climate functions"4."Comfort ventilation" or "Comfort heating/
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6.Set the departure time.7.Select day of the week, if needed.
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch on the display of the BMW displaykey.2."Precondit. setting"3.Tap the symbol or the symbol.4.Select the desired departure time.5.Set the departure time.6.Select day of the week, if needed.7."OK"
Activating
the
departure
time
Functional
requirement
If a departure time is to influence the switching
on of parked-car ventilation, the respective dej parture time must be activated first.
Via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Climate functions"4."Comfort ventilation" or "Comfort heating/
ventilation"5."For departure time"6.Activate the desired departure time.
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display key.2."Precondit. setting"3.Tap the symbol or the symbol.4. Tap on symbol.5.Activate the desired departure time.
Display
The symbol on the automatic climate
control signals an activated departure time.
Ambient
air
package
Concept
The Ambient Air Package can be used to clean
and scent the interior air with high-quality fraj
grances.
Ionization is used to clean the air from susj pended particles. Together with the selected fraj
grance, ionization contributes to well-being and
relaxation while driving.
General
information Two different fragrances can be selected in the
vehicle. A variety of other fragrances is possible by replacing the fragrance cartridges.
The following criteria can influence the percepj
tion of scents in the car's interior:
'xAutomatic climate control settings.'xTemperature and air humidity.'xTime of day and season.'xPhysical condition of the vehicle occupants,
for instance fatigue.
BMW recommends the use of genuine BMW
fragrance cartridges.
The genuine BMW fragrance cartridges are not
suitable for refilling. When a cartridge is empty,
replace it with a new fragrance cartridge.
Safety
information
WARNING
Refilled genuine BMW fragrance cartridges can
cause the emission of harmful substances, malj
functions, and damage to the system. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not refill genuine fragrance cartridges. When acartridge is empty, replace it with a new fraj
grance cartridge.
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Ionization
Concept Ionization cleans the car's interior air of susjpended particles.
Switching
on/off
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4.If necessary, "Air quality"5."Ionization"
The climate control display indicates that ionizaj tion is switched on.
Fragrancing General
information Fragrancing is done at intervals in order to avoid
a habituation effect.
Two fragrance cartridges in the vehicle allow
switching between the fragrances.
The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove
compartment.
Functional
requirements
'xFragrance cartridges are sufficiently filled.'xInterior temperature between 41 

The cartridge holder slides down.3.Remove the cover of the fragrance cartridge.
Hold the cover on the top to slide it from the
fragrance cartridge.4.Insert the removed cover on the back side of the fragrance cartridge.5.Position fragrance cartridge such that the
chip faces away from the cartridge holder.6.Insert the fragrance cartridge without presj sure into the cartridge holder. The cartridge
snaps lightly into place.7.Push the cartridge holder up, until it engages.
Make sure that no objects press against the
cartridge holder from below, otherwise the
function of the ambient air package could be impacted.8.Close the glove compartment.
Removing
the
fragrance
cartridge
The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove
compartment.
1.Open the glove compartment, refer to
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The cartridge holder slides down.3.Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the
holder.
Fragrance cartridge, arrow 1: first fragrance indicated on the Control Display.
Fragrance cartridge, arrow 2: second fraj
grance indicated on the Control Display.4.Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the
holder.
Recycling
Empty fragrance cartridges can be takento a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop for
recycling.
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Interior
equipmentVehicle
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.
Integrated
Universal Remote
Control
Concept
The integrated Universal Remote Control in the interior mirror can operate up to 3 functions of remote-controlled systems, such as garage doordrives, barriers, or lighting systems.
General
information The Integrated Universal Remote Control replaj
ces up to 3 different hand-held transmitters. To
operate the remote control, the buttons on the interior mirror must be programmed with the dej
sired functions. The hand-held transmitter for the particular system is required in order to programthe remote control.
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored funcj tions for the sake of security.
Safety
information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating rej mote-controlled systems, such as the garage
door, using the integrated Universal Remote
Control. There is a risk of injury or risk of damj
age to property. Make sure that the area of
movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety information of the hand-held transj
mitter.
Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packaging
or in the owner's manual of the system to
be controlled, the system is generally
compatible with the integrated Universal Remote
Control.
If you have any questions, please contact:
'xA dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.'xwww.homelink.com on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
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Control
elements
on
the
interior
mirror'xButtons, arrow 1.'xLED, arrow 2.'xThe hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is rej quired for programming.
Programming
General
information
1.Switch on standby state.2.Initial setup:
Press and hold the two outer buttons on the
interior mirror simultaneously for approxij
mately 10 seconds until the LED flashes green rapidly. This erases all programming ofthe buttons on the interior mirror.3.Press the interior mirror button to be proj
grammed. The LED flashes orange.4.Hold the hand-held transmitter for the system to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm
away from the buttons of the interior mirror. The required distance depends on the hand-held transmitter.5.Press and hold the button of the desired
function on the hand-held transmitter. The
LED on the interior mirror will begin flashing orange slowly.6.As soon as the LED flashes green more rapj
idly or lights up continuously, release the butj
ton. Green light indicates that the button on the interior mirror has been programmed.Faster green flashing indicates that it is a rollj
ing code wireless system.
If the LED does not flash faster after at least
60 seconds, change the distance between
the interior mirror and the hand-held transj mitter and repeat the step. Several more atj
tempts at different distances may be necesj
sary. Wait at least 15 seconds between
attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-held
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the inj
terior mirror button and repeatedly press and
release the hand-held transmitter button for
2 seconds.7.To program other functions on other buttons,
repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be controlled using the interior
mirror buttons.
Special
feature
of
the
rolling
code
wireless
system
If you are unable to operate the system after rej
peated programming, please check if the system to be controlled features a rolling code radio sysjtem.
Read the system's owner's manual, or press the
programmed button on the interior mirror longer.
If the LED on the interior mirror starts flashing
rapidly and then stays lit constantly for 2 secj onds, the system features a rolling code radiosystem. Flashing and continuous illumination ofthe LED will repeat for approximately 20 secj
onds.
For systems with a rolling code radio system, the
integrated Universal Remote Control and the
system also have to be synchronized.
Please read the owner's manual to find out how to synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a second
person.
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Synchronizing the universal remote control with
the system:1.Park the vehicle within range of the remote-
controlled system.2.Program the relevant button on the interior
mirror as described.3.Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed. You have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.4.Hold down the programmed button on the injterior mirror for approximately 3 seconds andthen release it. If necessary, repeat this step
up to three times in order to finish synchronij
zation. Once synchronization is complete, the
programmed function will be carried out.
Reprogramming
individual
buttons
1.Switch on standby state.2.Press and hold the interior mirror button to be programmed.3.As soon as the interior mirror LED startsflashing slowly, hold the hand-held transmitjter for the system to be controlled approx. 1
to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of
the interior mirror. The required distance dej
pends on the hand-held transmitter.4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held transmitj ter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the interior
mirror LED flashes more rapidly or lights up
continuously. The LED flashing more rapidly
or being continuously lit up indicates that the button on the interior mirror has been projgrammed. The system can then be controlledby the button on the interior mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at most
60 seconds, change the distance and repeat
the programming starting with step 4. Several
more attempts at different distances may be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds between
attempts.Canada: if programming with the hand-held
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the inj
terior mirror button and repeatedly press and
release the hand-held transmitter button for
2 seconds.
Operation
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating rej mote-controlled systems, such as the garagedoor, using the integrated Universal Remote
Control. There is a risk of injury or risk of damj
age to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety information of the hand-held transj
mitter.
The system, such as the garage door, can be opj
erated using the button on the interior mirror while the drive-ready or standby state isswitched on. To do this, hold down the button
within receiving range of the system until the
function is activated. The interior mirror LED
stays lit while the wireless signal is being transj mitted.
Deleting
stored
functions Press and hold the two outer buttons on the inj
terior mirror simultaneously for approximately
10 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror
flashes green rapidly. All stored functions will be
deleted. The functions cannot be deleted individj
ually.
Sun
visor
Glare
shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
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Glare
shield
from
the
side
Folding
out1.Fold the sun visor down.2.Unhook it from the holder and swing it to the side.
Folding
up
Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun vij sor.
Vanity
mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor behind
a cover. When the cover is opened, the mirror
lighting switches on.
Ashtray
Front
center
console
Opening
1.Push the cover forward until it engages.2.The ashtray is located in a cup holder. Fold
the ashtray cover upward.Emptying
Pull the ashtray with the closed cover out of the cup holder.
Cigarette
lighter
Safety
information
WARNING
Contact with the hot heating element or the hot
socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns.
Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarettelighter falls down or is held against the respecjtive objects. There is a risk of fire and injuries.
Take hold of the cigarette lighter by its handle.
Make sure that children do not use the cigaj rette lighter and burn themselves.
NOTE
If metal objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket.
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Front
center
console
Push the cover forward until it engages.
The cigarette lighter is located between the cupholders.
Rear
center
console
The cigarette lighter is located in the socket.
Operation Push in the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter can be rej
moved as soon as it pops back
out.
Sockets
Concept
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment when standby and drive-
ready state are switched on.
General
information
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using non-comj patible connectors.
Safety
information
WARNING
Devices and cables in the unfolding area of the
airbags, such as portable navigation devices, can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or be
thrown around in the car's interior during unj
folding. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
devices and cables are not in the airbag's area
of unfolding.
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can
work with high voltages and currents, which
means that the 12 volt on-board network can be overloaded or damaged. There is a risk of
damage to property. Only connect battery
chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting
aid terminals in the engine compartment.
NOTE
If metal objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket.
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