BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Owner's Manual

Side
extensions
Fold the side extensions forward to increase latjeral support.
Adjusting
the
exterior
mirrors
1Settings2Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor3Folding in and outAdjusting
the
steering
wheel
Electrical
steering
wheel
adjustment
Move the steering wheel to the preferred height
and angle to suit your seating position by pressj
ing the switch.
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.
Storing
1.Set the desired position.2. Press button. The writing on the butj
ton lights up.3.Press selected button 1 or 2 at the door while the writing is lit. A signal sounds.
Calling
up
settings
Press selected button 1 or 2.
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Displays
and
controlelements
In
the
vicinity
of
the
steering
wheel
1Light switch element2Turn signal indicator, high beams3Instrument cluster4Wipers5Start/Stop button
Indicator/warning
lights
Instrument
clusterThe indicator/warning lights can light up in a varijety of combinations and colors.
Several lights indicate function checks and light
up only temporarily when standby state or standby state are activated.
Driver's
door1Exterior mirrors2Power windows3Safety switch4Seats, comfort features5Central locking system6Open tailgate
Switch
console
1Selector lever/gearshift lever2Controller3Parking brake, Automatic Hold4Parking assistance systems5Driving Dynamics Control
iDrive
Concept The iDrive combines the functions of manyswitches. These functions can be operated via
the Controller and, depending on the equipment version, the touchscreen.
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ControllerGeneral
information
The buttons can be used to open the menus dij
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
Buttons
on
the
ControllerButtonFunctionPress once: call up main menu.
Press twice: display all menu items of the main menu.Open the Communication menu.Open the Media/Radio menu.Open destination input menu for navij
gation.Open navigation map.Press once: open the previous disj
play.
Press and hold: open the menus used
last.Open the Options menu.
Voice
activation
Using
the
voice
activation
system
Activating
the
voice
activation
system
1. Press button on the steering wheel.2.Wait for the signal.3.Say the command.
This symbol in the instrument cluster inj
dicates that the voice activation system
is active.
If no other commands are possible, operate the
function via iDrive.
Terminating
the
voice
activation
system Press the button on the steering wheel
or 

2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.3.Set the parking brake.
Auto
Start/Stop
function
The Auto Start/Stop function switches the enj
gine off automatically while stationary to save
fuel. The engine starts automatically under the following preconditions:
Steptronic transmission:
'xBy releasing the brake pedal.'xWhen Automatic Hold is activated: press the accelerator pedal.
Parking
brake
Setting Pull the switch.
The LED and indicator light light up.
Releasing With drive-ready state switched on:
Steptronic transmission: press the switch
while the brake is pressed or selector lever posij
tion P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Parking The parking brake is automatically set if the vehij
cle is being held by Automatic Hold and the
drive-ready state is switched off or the vehicle is
exited.
Steptronic
transmission
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,
R'xNeutral N.'xDrive mode D.'xReverse R.
With the driver's safety belt fastened, briefly push
the selector lever in the desired direction, past a resistance point, if needed. The selector lever rej
turns to the center position in each case.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode or reverse, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.
A selector lever lock prevents the inadvertent
shifting to selector lever position R or the inadj
vertent shifting from selector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Releasing
the
selector
lever
lock
Press button.
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Engaging
PEngage selector lever position P only when thevehicle is stationary.
Press button P.
Steptronic
transmission,
Sport
program
and
manual
mode
Activate the sport program/manual mode:
Press the selector lever to the left out of selector lever position D.
Manual mode:
'xTo shift down: press the selector lever forj ward.'xTo shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
End the sport program/manual mode:
Push the selector lever to the right.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher,
turn
signal
High
beams,
headlight
flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
'xHigh beams, arrow 1.'xHeadlight flasher, arrow 2.
Turn
signal
'xOn: press the lever past the resistance point.'xOff: press the lever past the resistance pointin the opposite direction.'xTriple turn signal activation: lightly tap the
lever up or down.'xBrief signaling: press the lever to the resistj ance point and hold it there for as long as you
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Lights
and
lighting
Light
functionsSymbolFunctionFront fog lights.Night vision.Lights off.
Daytime running lights.Parking lights.Automatic headlight control.
Adaptive light functions.Low beams.Instrument lighting.Right roadside parking light.Left roadside parking light.Washer/wiper
system
Switching
the
wipers
on/off
and
brief
wipe
Switching
on
Press the lever up until the desired position isreached.
'xResting position of the wipers: position 0.'xRain sensor: position 1.'xNormal wiper speed: position 2.'xFast wiper speed: position 3.
Brief
wipe
and
switching
off
Press the lever down.
'xSwitching off: press the lever down until itreaches its standard position.'xBrief wipe: press the lever down from the
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Rain
sensorActivating/deactivating
To activate: press the lever up once from its
standard position, arrow 1.
To deactivate: press the lever back into the
standard position.
Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity:
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning
the
windshield
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
Climate
control
Automatic
climate
control
ButtonFunctionTemperature.Climate control operation.Maximum cooling.AUTO program.Recirculated-air mode.Air flow, manual.Air distribution, manual.SYNC program.Defrost and defog window.Rear window defroster.Active seat ventilation.Seat heating.Open the Climate menu.
For the following settings, for inj
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Infotainment
Radio
1Changing the entertainment source2CD/DVD drive3Eject CD/DVD4Change station/track5Programmable memory buttons6Sound output on/off, volume7Waveband/satellite radio
Changing the waveband
Navigation
destination
entry
Entering
a
destination
via
address
State/province
1."Navigation"2. "Enter address"3."State/Province "4.Move the Controller to the right to select the
state from the list.
Entering
the
address
The address can be entered in any order. Example: entering the address via the town/city
1."City/Postal code "2.Enter the town/city.
The list is narrowed down further with each entry.3. Select the symbol.4.Select a town/city from the list.5.If necessary, enter the street.6.Select the street as you would the town/city.7.If necessary, enter a house number.8. Select the symbol.9.Select a house number or range of house
numbers from the list.
Starting
destination
guidance
"Start guidance"
If only the town/city was entered: destination guidance is started to the town/city center.
Connecting
a
mobile
phone
General
information After the mobile phone is connected once to the
vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using
iDrive, the steering wheel buttons, voice activaj tion, and gestures.
Connecting
the
mobile
phone
via
passkey entry
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5.Select the functions for which the mobile phone is to be used.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is disj
played on the Control Display.6.To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone owner's manual: e.g., search for or connect the Bluej
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The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display. Select the Bluej tooth name of the vehicle.7.Depending on the mobile device, a control
number is displayed or the control number must be entered.'xCompare the control number displayed
on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the device.
Confirm the control number on the device
and on the Control Display.'xEnter and confirm the same control numj ber on the device and via iDrive.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list.
Using
the
phone
Accepting
a
call Incoming calls can be answered in several ways.
'xVia iDrive:
"Accept"
'xPress button on the steering wheel.'xVia the selection list in the instrument cluster:
Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to
select: "Accept"'xVia gestures: point the index finger into the
direction of the Control Display.
Dialing
a
number
1."Communication"2."Dial number"3.Enter the numbers.4. Select the symbol. The connection is esj
tablished via the mobile phone to which this
function has been assigned.
If connection is to be set up via the additional
phone:
1. Press button.2."Call via"
Apple
CarPlay
preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible
Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation
and iDrive.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible iPhone.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.'xCorresponding mobile wireless contract.'xBluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice operation are
switched on on the iPhone.
Switching
on
Bluetooth
and
CarPlay
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5.Select the following settings:'x"Bluetoothn"'x"Apple CarPlay"
Pairing
iPhone
with
CarPlay
Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and disj played in the device list.
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Refueling
RefuelingFuel
cap
1.Press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap toopen it.2.Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.3.Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline without metj
allic additives.
Information on the recommended fuel grade can be found in the Owner's Manual.
Diesel
The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel with low sulfur content:
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM D 975-xx.
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Wheels
and
tires
Tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
The tire inflation pressure specifications can be
found in the tire inflation pressure table in the
printed Owner's Manual.
After
correcting
the
tire
inflation
pressure
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Checking
the
tire
inflation
pressure Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and
correct it as needed:
'xAt least twice a month.'xBefore embarking on an extended trip.
Electronic
oil
measurement
Requirements Depending on the previous displays, the status
display appears when the engine is running or afj
ter the vehicle has been driven for at least 30 mij nutes.
Displaying
the
engine
oil
level Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Different messages appear on the Control Disjplay depending on the engine oil level. Pay attenj
tion to these messages.
Adding
engine
oil General
information
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready
state before adding engine oil.
Adding
Only add engine oil when the message is disj played in the instrument cluster.
Observe the quantity to be added in the mesj
sage.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
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