BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

Front
center
armrest
The center armrest contains a socket.
Front
center
console
Push the cover forward until it engages.
A socket is located between the cup holders. Pull off the cover.
Rear
center
console
The center console contains one or two sockets.
Pull off the respective cover.
In
the
cargo
area
A socket is located on the right side in the cargoarea. Unfold the cover.
USB
interface
General
information Follow the information regarding the connection
of mobile devices to the USB interface in the
section on USB connections, refer to page 66.
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In
the
center
armrest
A USB interface is located in the center armrest.
Steptronic
transmission:
in
the
center
console
NOTE
Objects in the storage compartment, e.g., large USB connectors, may block or damage the
cover when it is being opened or closed. There
is a risk of damage to property. Make sure that
the area of movement of the cover is clear
while opening and closing it.
Push the cover forward until it engages.
A USB interface is located in the center console.
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Storage
compartmentsVehicle
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.
Safety
information
WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable connecj tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,can be thrown into the car's interior while drivj
ing, for instance in the event of an accident or
during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is
a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
car's interior.
NOTE
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can damj
age the dashboard. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use anti-slip pads.
Storage
compartments
The following storage compartments are availaj
ble in the car's interior:
'xGlove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 263.'xGlove compartment on the driver's side, refer
to page 264.'xCompartments in the doors, refer to
page 264.'xSteptronic transmission: storage compartj
ment in the center console, refer to
page 265.'xCenter armrest, refer to page 265.'xStorage compartment in the rear center conj
sole, refer to page 265.'xPockets on the backrests of the front seats.
Glove
compartment
Front
passenger
side
Safety
information
WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the glove comj
partment can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an acj
cident or during braking and evasive maneuj
vers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the
glove compartment immediately after using it.
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Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the glove
compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the rej
mote control can be handed over without the integrated key, for instance when the vehicle is
parked by valet parking.
Driver's
side
Safety
information
WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the glove comj
partment can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an acj
cident or during braking and evasive maneuj
vers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the glove compartment immediately after using it.
Opening
Pull the handle.
Closing Fold cover closed.
Compartments
in
the
doors
WARNING
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or glasses, can break in the event of an accident
or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not use any breakable objects while driving. Only stow breakable objects in closed storage
compartments.
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Steptronic
transmission:
storage
compartment
in
the center
console
Opening
Push the cover forward until it engages.
Closing
Touch the cover on the handle bar. The cover closes.
Storage
compartment
in the
rear
center
console
The back of the center console contains one ortwo storage compartments.
Center
armrest
FrontGeneral
information A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
Opening
Press button.
Closing Press cover down until it engages.
Cup
holders
Safety
information
WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder and hot
beverages can damage the cup holder and inj
crease the risk of injury in the event of an accij
dent. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Use light-weight, unbreakable, and
sealable containers. Do not transport hot beverj
ages. Do not force objects into the cup holder.
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FrontOpening
Push the cover forward until it engages.
Two cup holders are located in the center conjsole.
Closing Touch the cover on the handle bar. The cover
closes.
Rear
Safety
information
NOTE
With an open cup holder, the center armrest cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of
damage to property. Press back the covers bej fore the center armrest is folded up.
Opening
and
closing
General
information
The cup holder can be adjusted for three differj
ent container sizes.
Opening
Fold the center armrest forward.
Press the button and fold out the cup holder
fully.
Reducing
the
size
To make it smaller, the cup holder can be folded
in in 2 steps.
Enlarging
To make a smaller cup holder bigger, first fold it
in completely. Then fold the cup holder out again
fully.
Closing
Fold in the cup holder fully, until it engages.
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Clothes
hooks
Safety
information
WARNING
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can obj
struct the view while driving. There is a risk of
an accident. When suspending clothing articles from the clothes hooks, ensure that they will
not obstruct the driver's view.
WARNING
Improper use of the clothes hooks can lead to a risk of objects flying about during braking and
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury and
risk of damage to property. Only hang lightj
weight objects, for instance clothing articles,
from the clothes hooks.
General
information
The clothes hooks are located in the grab hanj
dles in the rear and on the door pillar in the rear.
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Cargo
areaVehicle
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.
Loading
Safety
information
WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires, damj
age them internally and cause a sudden drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving characteristicsmay be negatively impacted, reducing lane staj
bility, lengthening the braking distances and
changing the steering response. There is a risk
of an accident. Pay attention to the permitted
load capacity of the tires and never exceed the
permitted gross weight.
WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable connecj tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,
can be thrown into the car's interior while drivj
ing, for instance in the event of an accident or
during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is
a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
car's interior.
WARNING
Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in the
event of an accident or during braking and evaj
sive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be hit
and injured. There is a risk of injury. Stow and secure objects and cargo properly.
NOTE
Fluids in the cargo area can cause damage.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate the statement vThe combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.w on your vehicless placard.2.Determine the combined weight of the driver
and passengers that will be riding in your vej
hicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the vXXXw amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb pasj
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of availaj ble cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs. (1,400m750 (5 x 150)  650 lbs.)5.Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
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cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your vej
hicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggageload capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight ofthe occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'xCover sharp edges and corners on the cargo.'xHeavy cargo: stow as far forward as possible, directly behind and at the bottom of the rear
passenger seat backrests.'xVery heavy cargo: stow as far forward as posj
sible, directly behind and at the bottom of the
rear passenger seat backrests. When the rear seat is not occupied, secure each of the outer
safety belts in the opposite buckle.'xIf necessary, fold down the rear backrests to stow cargo.'xDo not stack cargo above the top edge of thebackrests.'xSmaller and lighter cargo: secure with ratchet
straps or with a cargo net or draw straps.'xLarger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps,
retaining straps, draw straps or cargo nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Lashing
eyes
There are four lashing eyes in the cargo area for
securing cargo.
Storage
compartments
in the
cargo
area
Multi-function
hook
General
information A multi-function hook is located on the left sidein the cargo area.
Safety
information
WARNING
Improper use of the multi-function hooks can lead to a risk of objects flying about duringbraking and evasive maneuvers, for example.
There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to property. Only hang lightweight objects,
such as shopping bags, from the multi-function
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hooks. Only transport heavy luggage in the
cargo area if it has been appropriately secured.
Folding
down
Press on the multi-function hook and turn until it engages.
Net Small objects can be stowed in the net on theleft side.
Storage
compartment
on
the
right
side
A storage compartment is available on the right
side of the cargo area.
Left
side
storage
compartment General
information
A storage compartment is located on the left
side in the cargo area.
Opening
Pull the handle.
With
an
emergency
wheel:
storage
compartment
under
the
cargo
area
floor
There is a storage compartment under the cargo
floor panel.
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
Through-loading
system
Concept
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down
the rear seat backrest.
General
information The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40m20m40. The side rear seat backrests and thecenter section can be folded down separately.
The rear seat backrests can be folded down fromthe cargo area. The center section can be sepaj
rately folded down from the rear.
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