BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Manual PDF

7."USB"8."Install software"9."OK"10.Wait for the update to complete.11."Shut down system"
If necessary, switch off the engine first.
Restoring
the
software
version
The software version before the last software
update and the version before the first software
update can be restored.
The software may only be restored when the vej
hicle is stationary.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Restore software"5.'x"Previous version"
The previous software version is restored.'x"Default software settings"
The first software version is restored.6."Remove software"7."OK"8.Wait for restore.9."Shut down system"
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Owner's
Manual
mediaVehicle
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
You can use various media formats to call up the
content in the Owner's Manual. The following Owner's Manual media formats are available:
'xPrinted Owner's Manual, refer to page 72.'xIntegrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle, rej
fer to page 72.'xBMW Driverss Guide app, refer to page 73.'xOnline Owner's Manual, refer to page 74.
There are different features, refer to page 75,
in each of the different media formats.
Printed
Owner's
Manual
Concept The printed Owner's Manual describes all standj
ard, country-specific, and optional features ofj fered with the series.
General
information The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainj
ment, and Communication can be obtained as
printed book from the service center.
Supplementary
Owner's
Manuals
Also follow the instructions of the SupplementaryOwner's Manuals, which are included in additionto the onboard literature.
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
Concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij
cle.
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed on the Control Display.
Selecting
the
Owner's
Manual
1. Press button.2."My Vehicle"3."Owner's Manual"4.Select the required method of accessing the
contents.
Scrolling
through
the
owner's
manual
Turn the Controller, until the next or previous
contents are displayed.
Context
help
General
information
The section of the Owner's Manual relating to the function that is currently selected can be disjplayed directly.
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Opening
via
iDrive
Change directly to the Options menu from the
function on the Control Display:1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"
Opening
when
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on the
Control Display:
"Owner's Manual"
Changing
between
a
function
and
the
Owner's
Manual
To switch from a function, for instance radio, to
the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to alternate between the two displays:
1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"3.Select the desired page in the Owner'sManual.4. Press button again to return to last disj
played function.5. Press button to return to the page of
the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To alternate continuously between the last disj
played function and the last displayed page of the Owner's Manual, repeat steps 4 & 5. Opensa new display every time.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information The jumps into the Owner's Manual can be
stored on the programmable memory buttons,
refer to page 51, and called up directly.
Storing1.Select the desired entry point via iDrive:'x"Quick reference"'x"Search by pictures"'x"Keyword search"'x"Animations"2. Press desired programmable memj
ory button and hold for more than 2 seconds.
Executing
Press the corresponding button.The owner's manual is directly disj
played at the selected entry point.
BMW
Driverss
Guide
App
Concept
The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij
cle.
The app can be displayed on smartphones and
tablets.
General
information The Owner's Manual is available in many counj
tries as an app. Additional information on the Inj ternet:
www.bmw.com/bmw@drivers@guide Entering the vehicle identification number filtersthe contents.
Vehicles It is possible to store Owner's Manuals for varijous vehicles in the app.
It is also possible to test the app using a demonj
stration vehicle.
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Operating
systems
and
languageThe app is available for the iOS and Android opjerating systems.
The Owner's Manual is downloaded in the lanj
guage of the device.
Online
Owner's
Manual
Concept
The Online Owner's Manual specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij cle.
The Online Owner's Manual can be displayed in any of today's browsers.
General
informationThe Online Owner's Manual is available in manycountries. An account on the customer portal
may be required.
Entering the vehicle identification number filters the contents.
Vehicles It is possible to store several individual Owner'sManuals for various vehicles.
Language The language is based on whichever language is
set in the operating system.
Printing You can use the print function for automatically
formatting and printing out individual chapters.
Media
components
General
information
The following components are not available to
the same extent in all media formats.
Additional information on availability, refer to
page 75.
Quick
Reference
Guide
The Quick Reference Guide provides information on how to operate the vehicle, how to use basicvehicle functions and what to do in case of a
breakdown.
Search
by
illustrations
Based on illustrations, image search provides inj formation and descriptions. This is helpful when
the terminology for a feature is not at hand.
Frequently
asked
questions
This chapter provides answers to frequently
asked questions about your vehicle and helpful links to additional information.
Quick
links The chapter on quick links explains the most imj
portant information and operating instructions on the basis of various situations.
Videos
The videos explain the main functions of the sysj
tems.
Smart
Scan
You can use Smart Scan to scan various symbols
in the vehicle. After a brief explanation of the symbol in question appears, it is then possible to
display the chapter directly.
Smart Scan is only available for the iOS operatj
ing system.
Keyword
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Key
features

PrintedIntegratedAPPOnlineAll equipment included.XnnnEquipment included in vehicle.nXXXQuick Reference Guide.XXXXSearch by illustrations.nXXXFrequently asked questions.nnXXQuick links.nnXXVideos.nXXXSmart Scan.nnXnKeyword search.XXXXX: included.
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CONTROLS
0pening
and
closing
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78 Seats,
mirrors,
and
steering
wheel
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104
Transporting
children
safely
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118 Driving
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123
Displays
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143 Lights
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160
Safety
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167
Driving
stability
control
systems
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199
Driver
assistance
systems
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203
Driving
comfort
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241
Climate
control
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243
*nterior
equipment
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256 Storage
compartments
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263
Cargo
area
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Opening
and
closingVehicle
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.
Remote
control
General
information The vehicle is supplied with two remote controlswith integrated key.
Each remote control contains a replaceable batj tery. Replacing the battery, refer to page 81.
You may set the button functions, depending on
the vehicle equipment and country version. Setj tings, refer to page 96.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every rej
mote control. Driver profile, refer to page 94.
The remote controls hold information about rej
quired maintenance. Service data in the remote
control, refer to page 338.
Safety
information
WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the remote control with you so that the vehicle can
be opened from the outside.
WARNING
For some country versions, unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehij
cle while being exposed to extreme temperaj tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
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 whenexiting and lock the vehicle.
Overview
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3Open trunk lid4Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature
Unlocking
Press button on the remote control.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 96,
the following access points are unlocked:
'xDriver's door and fuel filler flap.
Press the button of the remote control again to unlock the other vehicle access points.'xAll doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
'xUnlocking is confirmed by the turn signalsand the horn. This function must be activated
in the settings, refer to page 96.'xThe settings stored in the driver profile, refer
to page 94, are applied.'xThe driver's seat is set to the last position
saved in the driver's profile. This function must be activated in the settings, refer topage 96.'xThe interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off. Switch theinterior lights on/off manually, refer to
page 164.'xDepending on the settings, the welcome light
and headlight courtesy delay feature, refer to
page 161, are switched on.'xAutomatically folded in exterior mirrors are
folded open. This function must be activated in the settings, refer to page 96.'xWith anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protecj
tion is switched off.'xThe alarm system, refer to page 98, is
switched off.
After opening one of the front doors, the vehicle is ready for operation, refer to page 42.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
Convenient
opening Press and hold this button on the rej
mote control after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
Locking1.Close the driver's door.2. Press button on the remote control.
The following functions are executed:
'xAll doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are locked.'xLocking is confirmed by the turn signals and
the horn. This function must be activated in the settings, refer to page 96.'xThe exterior mirrors are folded in. This funcj
tion must be activated in the settings, refer to page 96.'xWith anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protecj
tion is switched on. This prevents the doorsfrom being unlocked using the lock buttons
or the door openers.'xThe alarm system, refer to page 98, is
switched on.
If the drive-ready state is still switched on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks twice. In this case, the drive-ready state must beswitched off by means of the Start/Stop button.
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With
Comfort
Access:
convenient
closing
Safety
information
WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.
Closing
Press and hold this button on the remote
control in the area close to the vehicle after
locking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are closed, as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
Switching
on
the
interior
and
exterior
lights
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
The function is not available for the first 10 secj
onds after locking.
'xThe interior lights are switched on, unless they were manually switched off. Switch theinterior lights on/off manually, refer to
page 164.'xDepending on the settings, the headlight
courtesy delay feature, refer to page 161, is
switched on. The welcome light is only
switched on when the vehicle is being unj
locked.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
Tailgate
General
information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and counj
try version, it is also possible to have the doors unlocked. Adjusting the settings, refer topage 96.
Safety
information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure thatthe area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
NOTE
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.
Opening
Press and hold button on the remotecontrol for approx. 1 second.
Panic
mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourjself in a dangerous situation.
'xPress button on the remote control
and hold for at least 3 seconds.'xBriefly press the button on the remote control three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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