BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Service Manual

Idle
state,
standby
state,
and
drive-readystateVehicle
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.
General
information
Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in one
of the three states:
'xIdle state.'xStandby state.'xDrive-ready state.
Idle
state
Concept
If the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched off. All power consumers are deactivated.
General
information
The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening from the outside and after exiting and locking.
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.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the
vehicle to move and endanger themselves and
traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
'xPressing the Start/Stop button.'xReleasing the parking brake.'xOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'xEngaging selector lever position N.'xUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the vej hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
Automatic
idle
state
The idle state is automatically established under
the following conditions:
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'xAfter several minutes, if no operation takes
place on the vehicle.'xIf the charge state of the vehicle battery is low.'xDepending on the setting via iDrive, if one of
the front doors is opened when exiting the vehicle.
The idle state is not automatically established
while a phone call is active.
Establishing
idle
state
whenopening
the
front
doors
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4."Turn off after door opening"
Manual
idle
state
To establish idle state in the vehicle after end of
trip:
Hold button down until the OFF
indicator on the instrument clusj
ter goes out.
Standby
state
Concept
When standby state is switched on, most funcj
tions can be used while the vehicle is stationary. Desired settings can be adjusted.
General
information The vehicle is in the standby state after the front
doors are opened from the outside.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster OFF is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster. The drivetrain is
switched off and standby state switched on.
Drive-ready
state
Concept
Switching on drive-ready state corresponds to
starting the engine.
General
information Some functions, such as DSC Dynamic Stability
Control, can only be used with drive-ready state
switched on.
Follow further information on the drive-ready
state, refer to page 123.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state Drive-ready state is switched on
via the Start/Stop button:
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Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
When drive-ready state is switched on, the tachj
ometer shows the current engine speed.
Switching
off
drive-ready
state
Press the Start/Stop button to switch off drive- ready state. The vehicle switches into standby
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iDriveVehicle
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.
Concept
The iDrive combines the functions of many
switches. These functions can be operated via
the Controller and, depending on the equipment
version, the touchscreen.
Safety
information
WARNING
Operating the integrated information systems and communication devices while driving can
distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the systems or devices when the trafj fic situation allows. As warranted, stop and usethe systems and devices while the vehicle isstationary.
Control
elements
Overview
1Control Display, with touchscreen depending
on the equipment version2Controller with buttons and, depending on
the equipment version, with touchpad
Control
Display
General
information To clean the Control Display, follow the care injstructions, refer to page 357.
In the case of very high temperatures on the Control Display, for instance due to intense solar
radiation, the brightness may be reduced down
to complete deactivation. Once the temperature
is reduced, for instance through shade or air conj
ditioning, the normal functions are restored.
Safety
information
NOTE
Objects in the area in the front of the Control Display can shift and damage the Control Disj
play. There is a risk of damage to property. Do
not place objects in the area in front of the
Control Display.
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Switching
on/off
automaticallyThe Control Display is switched on automaticallyafter unlocking.
In certain situations, the Control Display is
switched off automatically, for instance if no opj
eration is performed on the vehicle for several
minutes.
Switching
on/off
manually The Control Display can also be switched offmanually.1. Press button.2."Turn off control display"
Press the Controller or any button on the Conjtroller to switch it back on again.
Controller
with
navigation system
General
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.
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller, refer to page 49.
Operation
'xTurn.'xPress.'xMove in four directions.
Buttons
on
the
Controller
ButtonFunctionPress 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
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Controller
without
navigation
system
General
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.
Operation'xTurn.'xPress.'xMove in two directions.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.Press once: open the previous disj
play.
Press and hold: open the menus used
last.Open the Options menu.
Operating
with
the
Controller
Opening
the
main
menu
Press button.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.
Adapting
the
main
menu
1. Press the button twice.
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All menu items of the main menu are disj
played.2.Select a menu item.3.To move the menu item to the desired posij tion, tilt the Controller to the right or left.
Selecting
menu
items
Highlighted menu items can be selected.
1.Turn the Controller until the desired menuitem is highlighted.2.Press the Controller.
Menu
items
in
the
Owner's
Manual
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, for instance
"iDrive settings".
Changing
between
displays
After a menu item is selected, for instance "iDrive settings", a new display appears.
'xMove the Controller to the left.
Closes the current display and shows the previous display.'x Press button.
The previous display opens.'xMove the Controller to the right.
New display is opened.
A white arrow indicates that additional displays
can be called up.
Opening
recently
used
menus
The recently used menus can be displayed.
Press and hold this button.
Opening
the
Options
menu Press button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
The Options menu consists of various areas:'xScreen settings, for instance "Split screen".'xControl options for the selected main menu, for instance for "Media/Radio".'xIf applicable, further operating options for theselected menu, for instance "Save station".
Changing
settings
1.Select a field.2.Turn the Controller until the desired setting isdisplayed.3.Press the Controller.
Activating/deactivating
the
functions
Several menu items are preceded by a checkj
box. The checkbox indicates whether the funcj
tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Entering
letters
and
numbers General
information
Letters and numbers can be entered using the
Controller or the touchscreen. The keyboard's
display changes automatically.
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2. : confirm entry.
Deleting
SymbolFunction Press the Controller: delete letters or
number. Hold the Controller down: delete all
letters or numbers.
Switching
between
upper/lower
case,
numbers
and
characters
Depending on the menu, you can switch bej
tween entering upper and lower case, letters and
numbers.
SymbolFunction Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. or

Change between capital and lower-case letters.
Entry
comparison
When entering names and addresses, the choice is narrowed down with every letter entered andletters may be added automatically.
Entries are continuously compared with datastored in the vehicle.
'xOnly those letters are offered during entry for
which data is available.'xDestination search: place names can be enj tered in all languages that are available iniDrive.
Using
alphabetical
lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries,
the letters for which there is an entry are disj played at the left edge.
1.Turn the Controller to the left or right quickly.All letters for which there are entries are disj
played on the left edge.2.Select the first letter of the desired entry.
The first entry of the selected letter is disj
played.
Operating
via
touchscreen
General
information
The Control Display is equipped with a touchjscreen.
Touch screen with your fingers. Do not use any objects.
Opening
the
main
menu
Tap on symbol.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.
Adapting
the
main
menu
1. Tap on symbol.
All menu items of the main menu are disj
played.2.Drag the menu item to the desired position
on the right or left.
Selecting
menu
items
Tap desired menu item.
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Menu
items
in
the
Owner's
Manual
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, for instance
"iDrive settings".
Changing
between
displays
After a menu item is selected, a new display
opens.
A white arrow indicates that additional displays can be called up.
'xSwipe to the left.'xTap on symbol.
New display is opened.
Changing
settings Settings such as volumes can be changed viathe touchscreen.
'xSlide in the selected field to the right or left,until the desired setting is displayed.'x , Tap on symbol.
Activating/deactivating
the
functions
Several menu items are preceded by a checkj
box. The checkbox indicates whether the funcj
tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Entering
letters
and
numbers
General
information
Letters and numbers can be entered using the Controller or the touchscreen.
The keyboard's display changes automatically.SymbolFunction Tapping the symbol: delete the letter
or number. Tapping and holding the symbol for an extended period: delete all letters
or numbers.
Switching
between
upper/lower
case,
numbers
and
characters
SymbolFunction Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. or

Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Operating
navigation
map
The navigation map can be moved with thetouchscreen.
FunctionOperationEnlarge/shrink
map.Drag in or out with the finj
gers.
Touchpad
General
information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller.
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Selecting
functions1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Touchpad"4.Select desired setting:'x"Speller": enter letters and numbers.'x"Map": using the map.'x"Search fields": write letters without sej
lecting the list field.'x"Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.
Entering
letters
and
numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the bej
ginning. When entering, pay attention to the folj
lowing:
'xThe system distinguishes between upper
and lower-case letters and numbers. To
make entries, it may be necessary to change between upper and lower-case letters, numj
bers and characters, refer to page 47.'xEnter characters as they are displayed on the
Control Display.'xAlways enter associated characters, such as
accents or periods so that the letter can be
clearly recognized. The set language deterj
mines what input is possible. Where necesj
sary, enter special characters via the Controlj ler.
Entering
special
characters
InputOperationDelete a characj
ter.Swipe to the left on the
touchpad.Enter a blank
space.Swipe to the right in the
center of the touchpad.InputOperationEnter a hyphen.Swipe to the right in the upj
per area of the touchpad.Enter an underj
score.Swipe to the right in the
lower area of the touchpad.
Using
the
map
The map in the navigation system can be moved via the touchpad.
FunctionOperationMove map.Swipe in the appropriate dij
rection.Enlarge/shrink
map.Drag in or out on the touchj
pad with fingers.Display menu.Tap once.
Split
screen
General
information
Additional information can be displayed in several
menus on the right side of the split screen, for inj
stance information from the Onboard Computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when switching to another menu.
Switching
the
split
screen
on/off
1. Press button.2."Split screen"
Selecting
the
displayThe display can be selected in menus, where thesplit screen is supported.
1.Move the Controller to the right until the split
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