BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Manual Online

Switching
on
the
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
Press button on the remote control.
Set the duration, refer to page 161.
Replacing
the
battery1.Remove the integrated key from the remote
control, refer to page 86.2.Place the integrated key underneath the batj
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift the
cover with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.3.Push battery in the direction of the arrow usj
ing a pointed object and lift it out.4.Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the posij tive side facing up.5.Press the cover closed.
Have old batteries disposed of by a dealj
erss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or take
them to a collection point.
Additional
remote
controls
Additional remote controls are available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified servj
ice center or repair shop.
Loss
of
the
remote
controls A lost remote control can be blocked and rej
placed by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Malfunction
General
information A Check Control message, refer to page 144, is
displayed.
Remote control detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstances:'xThe battery of the remote control is disj
charged. Replacing the battery, refer to page 81.'xInterference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.'xShielding of the remote control due to metal objects.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects.'xInterference of the radio connection from moj
bile phones or other electronic devices in dij
rect proximity to the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control together
with electronic devices.'xInterference of radio transmission by a chargj
ing process of mobile devices, for instance charging of a mobile phone.'xThe remote control is in direct proximity of
the wireless charging tray.
Place the remote control down at a different location.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can beunlocked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, refer to page 86.
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Switching
the
drive-ready
state
on
via
emergency
detection
of
the
remote
control
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the remote control has not been dej tected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1.Hold the remote control with its back against
the marked area on the steering column. Pay attention to the display in the instrumentcluster.2.If the remote control is detected:
Switch on drive-ready state within 10 secj
onds.
If the remote control is not detected, slightly
change the position of the remote control and rej
peat the procedure.
BMW
display
key
General
information The BMW display key is supplied with an addij
tional mechanical key. If the display key is used, the mechanical key should be carried with you,for instance in the wallet.
The display key supports all functions of the
standard remote control.
In addition, the following functions are also availj
able:
'xDisplay status of doors and windows.'xDisplay status of the anti-theft warning sysj
tem.'xDisplay service information.'xCall up range with available fuel.'xWith parked-car heating: operate parked-car heating.
Without parked-car heating: operate parked- car ventilation.'xRemote Control Parking.
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
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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.
Overview1Open tailgate2Unlocking3Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature4Locking5Park button6Display7Back8Switch the display on/off9Micro-USB charging socket
Reception
range
The number of available display key functions depends on the distance from the vehicle.
'xWhen you are in close proximity to the vehijcle, all functions of the display key are availajble.'xThe status information can be called up in the
extended reception range.
With parked-car heating: the parked-car heatj ing can be operated.
Without parked-car heating: the parked-car
ventilation can be operated.'xOutside of the reception range of the vehicle, you can display the last transmitted status injformation from the vehicle.
The symbol is shown on the display if one of
the buttons is pressed outside of the reception
range.
Display General
information
The display is divided into the upper status line,
the information area, and the lower status line.
Upper
status
line The upper status line displays the following inforjmation:
'x Vehicle secured.
Vehicle not secured.
'xSet time in the vehicle.'x Charge state of the display key battery.
Information
area
The information area can be used to access inj
formation and perform additional functions.
If the information area contains more than one
page, then page indicators are shown beneath the information.
The indicator for the current page has
been filled in.
Swipe to the right or left with a finger to change between the pages.
If further information is available on a page, tap the appropriate symbol.
To return to the original page:
tap on the
symbol beneath the display.
Lower
status
line The lower status line indicates whether or notthe display key is within reception range, refer topage 83.
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'x"Connected": the display key is within recepj
tion range.'x"Updated": the display key is not within rej ception range. It indicates when the last data
transfer from the vehicle took place.
Switching
on/off
The display will go out automatically after a brief
period to conserve battery power.
To hide the display manually:
Press the button on the left side of the display key. Overview, refer to page 83.
To show the display:
1.Press the button on the left side of the disj
play key.2.Then, swipe with your finger from bottom to top to unlock the screen lock.
To switch off the display to increase the usablebattery life:
1.Press and hold the button on the left side of
the display key for longer than 4 seconds.2."OK"
To switch the display on:
Press the button on the left side of the display key.
Operating
concept Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are
up to five main menus providing access to the sub-menus.
Main
menuInformation/Function"Security
information" /
Door status.
Alarm system status.
After alarm triggering: date,
time, and reason for triggering
the alarm.
Window status.
Glass sunroof status."Vehicle
information"Maintenance indicators of
Condition Based Service CBS,
refer to page 338.
Status of the roadside parking
lights."Mobility info"Range with available fuel."Precondit.
setting"With parked-car heating: operj
ate parked-car heating, refer to
page 250.
Without parked-car heating:
operate parked-car ventilation,
refer to page 250."R/C parking"Remote Control Parking, refer
to page 234.
Display
key
battery
General
information Follow the following information:
'xIf the charge state of the display key batterydeclines, the display is switched off automatij
cally. The battery must be recharged so that
the display can be switched back on. The opj
erability of the standard buttons is retained until the battery is completely discharged.'xCharge the battery for at least three hoursbefore using the display key for the first timeor if the key has not been used for an exj
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'xThe display key can be used while it is being
charged. If the battery is fully discharged, it may take some time before the display key
can be used again.'xDue to the large number of USB chargers available on the market, it cannot be guaranjteed that every charger will function properly.
The charging duration depends on the
charger used.'xDuring charging, the charger and the display
key may become warm. At higher temperaj
tures, the display key may cause a reduction in the charging current, and in isolated casesthe charging process may be interrupted
temporarily.
Charging
Via
USB
Connect the display key via the micro-USB
charging socket to a USB port.
With
Steptronic
transmission:
in
the
wireless
charging
tray
1.Open the tray cover.2.Place the display key into the middle of the
wireless charging tray in front of the cup holdj
ers.
Ensure that the display is facing up.3.Close the tray cover.Malfunction
General
information A Check Control message is displayed.
BMW display key detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstances:'xThe battery of the display key is discharged.Charge the battery, refer to page 84.'xInterference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.'xShielding of the display key due to metal obj jects.'xInterference of the radio connection from moj
bile phones or other electronic devices in dij
rect proximity.'xInterference of radio transmission by a chargj
ing process of mobile devices, for instance charging of a mobile phone.
Do not transport the display key together with
metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the mechanical key.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
via
emergency
detection
of
the
BMW
display
key
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the display key has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
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tention to the display in the instrument clusjter.2.If the display key is detected:
Switch on drive-ready state within 10 secj
onds.
If the display key is not detected, slightly change
the position of the display key and repeat the
procedure.
Resetting
the
BMW
display
key
If the charged display key cannot be switched on anymore or if the display does not respond toentries anymore, the display key can be reset.
Press and hold the button on the left side of the
display key for at least 20 seconds, until somej
thing appears on the display.
Integrated
key
General
information The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without remote control using the integrated key.
The integrated key also fits the glove compartjment.
Safety
information
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.
NOTE
The door lock is permanently joined with the
door. The door handle can be moved. When pulling the door handle with the integrated keyinserted, paint or the integrated key can bedamaged. There is a risk of damage to propj
erty. Remove the integrated key before pulling
the outside door handle.
Removing
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
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Locking/unlocking
via
the
door
lock1.Pull and hold the door handle outward with one hand.2.Guide one finger of your other hand from theback under the cover, feel for the releasethere, and press it outward.3.Remove the cover.4.Unlock or lock the door lock using the
integrated key.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.
Alarm
systemThe alarm system is not switched on if the vehijcle is locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door isopened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the
door lock.
In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with
the remote control, if necessary through emerj
gency detection of the remote control, refer to
page 81.
Buttons
for
the
central locking
system
General
information In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle isautomatically unlocked. The hazard warning sysj
tem and interior lights come on.
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking Press the button with the front doorsclosed.
'xThe fuel filler flap remains unlocked.'xThe vehicle is not secured against theft whenlocking.
Unlocking
Press button.
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Opening'xPress the button to unlock all the
doors.
Pull the door opener above the armrest.'xFront doors: pull the door handle on the door to open the door. The other doors remain
locked.'xBack doors: pull twice on the door handle on
the door to be opened; the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it. The other
doors remain locked.
Comfort
Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the car's
interior.
General
information Comfort Access supports the following funcj
tions:
'xUnlocking and locking the vehicle.'xConvenient closing.'xOpening tailgate.'xOpen tailgate with no-touch activation.
With automatic tailgate operation: open andclose the tailgate with no-touch activation.
Functional
requirements
'xTo lock the vehicle, the remote control must
be located outside of the vehicle near the
doors.'xThe next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.Unlocking
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.
This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.
Locking
Close the driver's door.
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.1 second without grasping the door handle.
This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.
Convenient
closing
Safety
information
WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make surethat the area of movement of the doors is clearduring convenient closing.
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Closing
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of aclosed vehicle door with your finger and hold itthere without grasping the door handle.
This corresponds to pressing and holding the button
on the remote control.
In addition to locking, the windows and glass sunroof will be closed.
Open
tailgate General
information
If you open the tailgate via Comfort Access,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote control in the cargo area.
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 clearduring 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 button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds with pressing the button
on the remote control.
Opening
and
closing
the
tailgate
with
no-touch
activation
Concept
The tailgate can be opened with no-touch activaj tion using the remote control you are carrying. With automatic tailgate operation, it can also be
closed with no-touch activation. Two sensors detect a forward-directed foot motion in the cenjtral rear area and the tailgate is opened or closed.
General
information To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote control in the cargo area.
If the remote control is in the sensor area, the tailgate can be opened or closed inadvertently by
an unconscious or alleged recognized foot
movement.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehij
cle.
If you open the tailgate with no-touch activation,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
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Safety
information
WARNING
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may
be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas sysj
tem. There is a risk of injury. When moving your foot, make sure you have a firm stance and donot touch the vehicle.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the 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 tailgateis clear during opening and closing.
Performing
the
foot
movement
1.Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at apjprox. one arm's length away from the rear of
the vehicle.2.Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direction
of travel and immediately pull it back. With
this movement, the leg must pass through
the ranges of both sensors.Opening
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
Before the trunk lid opens, the hazard warning system flashes.
Moving your foot again will stop the opening moj tion, and moving it one more time after that will close the trunk lid.
Closing The tailgate can only be closed with no-touchactivation if automatic tailgate operation is active.
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
Before closing, the hazard warning system
flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.
Moving your foot again will stop the closing moj
tion, and moving it one more time after that will re-open the trunk lid.
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:'xThe battery of the remote control is disj
charged. Replacing the battery, refer to page 81.'xInterference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.'xShielding of the remote control due to metal objects.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects.'xInterference of the radio connection from moj
bile phones or other electronic devices in dij
rect proximity to the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control together
with electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking
request recognition function on the door hanj
dles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control
or using the integrated key, refer to page 86.
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