BMW 5 SERIES 2021 Owners Manual

Functional
limitationsThe
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:'xWhen
a
vehicle
is
approaching
at
a
speed
much
faster
than
your
own.'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves
or
on
narrow
lanes.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up,
or
covered, for
instance
by
stickers.'xAfter
improperly
performed
work
on
the
vehi#j
cle
paint.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xIn
the
event
of
missing,
worn,
poorly
visible,
merging,
diverging,
or
multiple
lane
markings
such
as
in
construction
areas.'xWhen
lane
markings
are
covered
in
snow,
ice,
dirt
or
water.'xWhen
lane
markings
are
covered
by
objects.'xWhen
driving
very
close
to
the
vehicle
in
front
of
you.'xIf
there
are
constant
blinding
effects
because
of
oncoming
light,
for
instance
from
the
sun low
in
the
sky.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
camera
or
the
wind#jshield
is
dirty
or
covered
in
the
area
of
the
in#j
terior
mirror.'xIf
the
camera
has
overheated
and
been
tem#j
porarily
switched
off
due
to
excessively
high
temperatures.'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
the
start
of
the
engine
via
the
Start/Stop
button.'xDuring
calibration
of
the
camera
immediately
after
vehicle
delivery.
Attaching
any
objects
such
as
stickers
or
film
in the
beam
area
of
the
radar
sensors
will
also
im#jpact
the
function
of
the
radar
sensors
and
mayeven
cause
them
to
fail.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
when
the
system
is
not
fully
functional.
Rear
collision
preparation
Concept
The
system
reacts
to
vehicles
approaching
from behind.
General
information
Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitor the
area
behind
the
vehicle.
When
a
vehicle
approaches
from
the
rear
at
a certain
speed,
the
system
responds
as
follows:
'xActive
Protection:
when
a
collision
seems
to
be
unavoidable,
PreCrash
functions
are
trig#j gered.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
ap#j propriate.
Warning
Indicators
and
warnings
cannot
serve
as
a
sub#j
stitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment.
Due
to
its
limits,
the
system
may
not
issue
warnings
or
reactions,
or
these
may
be
issued
late
or
in
a
manner
that
is
not
consistent
with
their
normal
use.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
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style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Overview Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
rearbumper.
Always
keep
the
bumper
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Switching
on/off The
system
is
automatically
active
after
everydriving
off.
The
system
is
deactivated
in
the
following
situa#j
tions:
'xWhen
driving
in
reverse.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xWhen
a
vehicle
is
approaching
at
a
speed
much
faster
than
your
own.'xWhen
the
approaching
vehicle
approaches
slowly.'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves
or
on
narrow
lanes.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up,
or
covered, for
instance
by
stickers.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
sensors
is
covered,e.g.,
by
garage
walls,
hedges
or
snow
hills.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.
If
equipped
with
Equipment
Stop
Assistant
Concept
If
the
driver
is
no
longer
fit
to
drive,
the
system
helps
to
safely
bring
the
vehicle
to
a
standstill.
General
information The
emergency
stop
function
is
not
triggered
automatically.
The
emergency
stop
function
can
only
be
triggered
manually
by
the
occupants.
When
the
system
is
activated,
the
vehicle
is
brought
to
a
standstill
in
its
own
lane
by
use
of
lane
guidance.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version
and
na#j
tional
market
version,
the
system
includes
a
lane
change
function.
With
lane
change
function:
on
motorways
or
mo#j
torway-like
roads,
the
system
steers
the
vehicle
to
the
side
of
the
road
or
shoulder
where
possi#j
ble.
On
other
roads
or
under
high
traffic
condi#j
tions,
the
vehicle
is
brought
to
a
standstill
on
the
actual
road.
Overview
Parking
brake
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Functional
requirements'xThe
function
can
be
activated
at
speeds
of
approx.
6
mph/10
km/h
up
to
approx.
155
mph/250
km/h.'xLane
changes
are
executed
at
speeds
of
ap#j
prox.
43
mph/70
km/h
up
to
approx.
62
mph/100
km/h.
Activating
the
emergency
stop
function
Pull
the
switch
for
the
parking
brake
briefly
to
activate
the
emergency
stop
function.
'xWith
lane
change
function:
releasing
the
switch
may
trigger
an
automatic
lane
change.'xThe
system
will
take
control
of
the
vehicle
for
a
maximum
of
2
minutes.'xThe
hazard
warning
system
is
switched
on.'xAn
Emergency
Request
is
triggered.
Canceling
the
emergency
stop
function
The
driver
can
cancel
the
emergency
stop
func#j
tion
by
actively
taking
control
of
the
vehicle
throughout
the
entire
process.
For
instance,
the
emergency
stop
function
will be
canceled
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
steering.'xWhen
using
the
turn
signal.'xDuring
acceleration.'xWhen
switching
off
the
hazard
warning
sys#jtem.'xWhen
canceling
the
Emergency
Request.'xWhen
switching
the
selector
lever
position
at
standstill.'xWhen
the
driver's
foot
remains
on
the
accel#j
erator
pedal
after
the
function
has
been
trig#j gered.'xWhen
the
switch
of
the
parking
brake
ispressed.At
standstill
As
soon
as
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
the
system
will
carry
out
the
following
settings:'xSelector
lever
position
P
is
engaged.'xParking
brake
is
set.'xInterior
lights
are
switched
on.'xCentral
locking
system
is
unlocked.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
SymbolStatusEmergency
Stop
function
active.
Without
lane
change
function:
SymbolStatusGreen
steering
wheel
symbol:
When
lane
markings
are
detected,
the
system
keeps
the
vehicle
in
the
lane.Gray
steering
wheel
symbol:
Lane
guidance
is
briefly
interrupted.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol:
Lane
marking
driven
over.
When
lane
markings
are
detected,
the
system
keeps
the
vehicle
in
the
lane.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
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SymbolStatusRed
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
wheel.
Interruption
of
lane
guidance
is
imminent.Red
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds:
Lane
guidance
is
switched
off.
System
limits
Use
the
system
only
in
the
event
of
a
driver
fail#jure.
The
system
cannot
replace
the
driving
perform#j ance
of
a
driver
who
is
fit
to
drive.
BMW
Drive
Recorder
Concept
The
system
stores
brief
video
recordings
of
the
surrounding
area
of
the
vehicle,
e.g.,
to
docu#j ment
traffic
events.
Additionally,
the
following
parameters
are
stored
for
the
trip:
'xDate.'xTime.'xVehicle
speed.'xGPS
coordinates.
General
information
There
are
various
ways
for
storing
video
record#j
ings:
'xAutomatic
storage
of
the
recording.
The
function
allows
the
documentation
of
the
event
of
an
accident.'xManual
storage
of
the
recording.
The
function
allows
the
documentation
of
traffic
situations.The
system
records
up
to
20
seconds
before
and
after
the
activation
of
the
storage.
Cameras
of
the
assistance
systems
are
used,
for instance
Panorama
View.
Data
protection The
permissibility
of
recording
and
using
video
recordings
is
contingent
upon
the
statutory
regu#j
lations
of
the
country
in
which
the
system
is
to
be
used.
The
user
is
responsible
for
the
use
of
the
system
and
compliance
with
the
respective
regulations.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends confirming
there
are
no
statutory
or
regulatory
constraints
on
use
of
the
system
in
your
state
or
country
prior
to
the
initial
use.
In
addition,
the
laws
with
respect
to
use
of
the
system
should
be
verified
in
regular
intervals,
especially
when
bor#j
ders
are
frequently
crossed.
Other
drivers
of
the
vehicle
must
be
informed
about
the
system.
In
addition,
information
about the
system
is
required
when
handing
off
the
ve#jhicle.
Functional
requirements'xBMW
Drive
Recorder
is
activated.'xPrivacy
Policy
accepted.'xRecording
type
selected.'xRecording
time
selected.
Activating/deactivatingThe
BMW
Drive
Recorder
must
be
activated
be#j
fore
the
first
use
of
the
recording
function.
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Recorder"3.Accept
Privacy
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Recording
functions
Automatic
recording The
recording
is
stored
automatically
when
the
vehicle
sensors
detect
an
accident
occurrence.
Manual
recording Using
the
button Press
and
hold
this
button.
Via
iDrive1."Apps"2."Drive
Recorder"3."Start
recording"
To
stop
the
recording:
"Cancel". Recording
can
also
be
started
by
selecting
the
widget
on
the
Control
Display.
Recording
playback
and
administration
Stored
video
recordings
can
be
played
back,
ex#j
ported
and
deleted.
For
your
own
safety,
the
video
recording
is
only displayed
on
the
Control
Display
up
to
approx.
2
mph/3
km/h.
In
some
national-market
versions,
the
video
recording
is
only
displayed
if
the
park#j
ing
brake
is
engaged
or
if
the
selector
lever
is
in selector
lever
position
P.
1."Apps"2."Drive
Recorder"3."Saved
recordings"4.Select
desired
recording.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Play"'x"Pause"'x"Previous"'x"Next"'x"Export"'x"Delete"
If
a
camera
change
occurred
during
the
record#j
ing,
different
segments
of
the
video
can
be
se#j lected.
Adjusting General
information
Different
settings
can
be
made.
Recording
type
1."Apps"2."Drive
Recorder"3."Settings"4."RECORDING
TYPE"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Manually"'x"Automatically"'x"Manually"
and
"Automatically"
Recording
time
1."Apps"2."Drive
Recorder"3."Settings"4.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Before
trigger"
Recording
time
before
an
event.'x"After
trigger"
Recording
time
after
an
event.
Cameras
1."Apps"2."Drive
Recorder"3."Settings"4."Camera
selection"5.Select
desired
camera.
In
case
of
an
accident,
the
system
switches
au#j tomatically
to
"All"
cameras.
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If
driver
assistance
systems
are
active,
their
cam#jera
views
are
selected
automatically.
System
limits In
the
event
of
serious
accidents,
it
may
not
be
possible
to
store
recordings
if
the
damage
on
the
vehicle
is
too
great
or
the
power
supply
was
in#j
terrupted.
Active
Protection
Concept
Active
Protection
prepares
occupants
and
the vehicle
for
a
possible
accident
in
critical
driving
or collision
situations.
General
information Active
Protection
consists
of
various
PreCrash
functions,
which
can
vary
depending
on
the
equipment.
The
system
is
used
to
detect
certain
critical
driv#j
ing
situations
that
might
lead
to
an
accident.
This
includes
the
following
critical
driving
situations:
'xEmergency
stop.'xSevere
understeering.'xSevere
oversteering.
Certain
functions
of
several
systems
can,
within the
system
limits,
lead
to
Active
Protection
trig#j
gering:
'xFront
collision
mitigation:
automatic
brake
in#j
tervention.'xFront
collision
mitigation:
Brake
Assistant.'xRear
collision
preparation:
detection
of
immi#j
nent
rear
collisions.Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment.
Due
to
the
system
limits,
critical
situation
could
not
be
detected reliably
or
in
time.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
ap#j propriate.
Function
When
the
safety
belt
is
fastened,
the
driver's
and
passenger's
belt
straps
are
automatically
tight#j
ened
once
after
driving
away.
In
accident-critical
situations,
the
following
indi#j
vidual
functions
become
active
as
needed:
'xAutomatic
pretensioning
of
the
front
safety
belts.'xAutomatic
window
closing
up
to
a
narrow gap.'xAutomatic
closing
of
the
glass
sunroof,
in#j
cluding
sun
protection.'xFor
vehicles
equipped
with
comfort
seats
in
the
front:
automatic
positioning
of
the
back#j
rest
for
the
front
passenger
seat.
After
a
critical
driving
situation
without
an
acci#j dent,
the
front
safety
belts
are
loosened
again.
If
the
belt
tension
does
not
loosen
automatically,
stop
the
vehicle
and
unbuckle
the
safety
belt
us#j ing
the
red
button
in
the
buckle.
Fasten
the
safety
belt
before
continuing
on
your
trip.
All
other
systems
can
be
restored
to
the
desired
setting.
PostCrash
m
iBrake
Concept
In
the
event
of
an
accident,
the
system
can
bring
the
vehicle
to
a
halt
automatically
without
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by
the
driver
in
certain
situations.
Thiscan
reduce
the
risk
of
a
further
collision
and
the
consequences
thereof.
At
standstill After
coming
to
a
halt,
the
brake
is
released
auto#j
matically.
Harder
vehicle
braking
In
certain
situations,
it
can
be
necessary
to
bring the
vehicle
to
a
halt
more
quickly
than
the
BrakeAssistant
allows.
To
do
this,
quickly
apply
extra
force
to
the
brake. For
a
brief
period,
the
braking
pressure
will
be
higher
than
the
braking
pressure
that
is
achieved by
the
automatic
braking
function.
Automatic
braking
is
interrupted.
Interrupting
automatic
braking
It
can
be
necessary
to
interrupt
automatic
brak#j
ing
in
certain
situations,
for
instance
for
an
eva#j sive
maneuver.
Interrupt
automatic
braking:'xBy
pressing
the
brake
pedal.'xBy
pressing
the
accelerator
pedal.
Fatigue
alert
General
information
The
system
can
detect
decreasing
alertness
or
fatigue
of
the
driver
during
long,
monotonous trips,
for
instance
on
highways.
In
this
situation,
it
is
recommended
that
the
driver
takes
a
break.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
one's
physical
state.
An
increasing
lack
of
alertness
or
fatigue
may
not
be
detected
or
not
be
detected
in
time.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Make
sure
that
the
driver
is
rested
and
alert.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Function The
system
is
switched
on
each
time
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
After
travel
has
begun,
the
system
monitors
cer#j
tain
aspects
of
the
driver's
behavior,
so
that
de#j
creasing
alertness
or
fatigue
can
be
detected.
This
procedure
takes
the
following
criteria
into
account:'xPersonal
driving
style,
for
instance
steering behavior.'xDriving
conditions,
for
instance
time,
length
of
trip.'xDepending
on
the
equipment:
attention
of
the
driver
through
the
Driver
Attention
Cam#j
era.
Starting
at
approx.
43
mph/70
km/h,
the
system
is
active
and
can
also
display
a
recommendation
to
take
a
break.
Break
recommendation
Adjusting The
fatigue
alert
is
active
automatically
with
eachswitching
on
of
drive-ready
state
and
can
thusdisplay
a
break
recommendation.
The
break
recommendation
can
also
be
switched
on
or
off
and
adjusted
via
iDrive.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Fatigue
and
Focus
Alert"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Standard":
the
break
recommendation
is
made
with
a
defined
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'x"Off":
no
break
recommendation
is
made.
DisplayIf
the
driver
becomes
less
alert
or
fatigued,
a
message
is
displayed
in
the
Control
Display
with
the
recommendation
to
take
a
break.
During
the
display,
various
settings
can
be
se#j
lected.
After
a
break,
another
recommendation
to
take
a
break
cannot
be
displayed
until
after
approxi#j mately
45
minutes.
System
limits
The
function
may
be
limited
in
the
following
sit#j
uations
and
may
issue
an
incorrect
warning
or
no
warning
at
all:
'xWhen
the
clock
is
set
incorrectly.'xWhen
the
vehicle
speed
is
mainly
below
about
43
mph/70
km/h.'xWith
a
sporty
driving
style,
such
as
during
rapid
acceleration
or
when
cornering
fast.'xIn
active
driving
situations,
such
as
when
changing
lanes
frequently.'xWhen
the
road
surface
is
poor.'xIn
the
event
of
strong
side
winds.
The
system
is
reset
approx.
45
minutes
after parking
the
vehicle,
for
instance
in
the
case
of
a
break
during
longer
trips
on
highways.
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Driving
stability
control
systemsVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Antilock
Braking
System ABS
ABS
prevents
locking
of
the
wheels
during
brak#jing.
The
vehicle
maintains
its
steering
power
even during
full
brake
applications,
which
increases
the
active
safety.
ABS
is
operational
every
time
you
start
the
en#j gine.
Brake
assistant
When
you
apply
the
brakes
rapidly,
this
system
automatically
boosts
the
vehicle
braking
assis#j tance
to
the
furthest
possible
extent.
It
reducesthe
braking
distance
to
a
minimum
during
anemergency
stop.
This
system
utilizes
all
of
thecapabilities
provided
by
the
Antilock
Brake
Sys#j
tem
ABS.
Do
not
reduce
the
pressure
on
the
brake
pedal for
the
duration
of
the
emergency
stop.
Adaptive
brake
assistant
In
combination
with
Active
Cruise
Control
ACC,
this
system
ensures
that
the
brakes
respond
even
more
rapidly
when
braking
in
critical
situa#j tions.
Drive-off
assistant
Concept
This
system
supports
driving
off
on
uphill
grades.
Driving
off
1.Hold
the
vehicle
in
place
with
the
foot
brake.2.Release
the
foot
brake
and
drive
off
withoutdelay.
After
the
foot
brake
is
released,
the
vehicle
is
held
in
place
for
approx.
2
seconds.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
loading,
the
vehicle
may
roll
back
slightly.
DSC
Dynamic
StabilityControl
Concept
Within
the
physical
limits,
the
system
helps
to
keep
the
vehicle
on
a
steady
course
by
reducing
drive
power
and
by
braking
the
individual
wheels.
General
information DSC
detects
the
following
unstable
driving
con#j
ditions,
for
instance:
'xFishtailing,
which
can
lead
to
oversteering.'xLoss
of
traction
of
the
front
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which can
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information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#j fic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Warning
When
driving
with
a
roof
load,
for
instance
with
roof-mounted
luggage
rack,
the
vehicle's
cen#j
ter
of
gravity
is
higher,
which
increases
the
risk of
the
vehicle
tipping
in
critical
driving
situa#j
tions.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of damage
to
property.
Do
not
deactivate
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
when
driving
with
roof
load.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
DSC
OFF
Deactivating/activating
DSC General
information
When
DSC
is
deactivated,
driving
stability
is
re#j duced
during
acceleration
and
when
driving
in
curves.
To
increase
vehicle
stability,
activate
DSC
again as
soon
as
possible.
Deactivating
DSC Hold
the
button
down
until
DSC
OFF
isdisplayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
the
DSC
OFF
indicator
light
is
illuminated.
Activating
DSC Press
the
button.
DSC
OFF
and
the
DSC
OFF
indicator
light
go
out.
Display In
the
instrument
cluster
When
DSC
is
deactivated,
DSC
OFF
is
displayed in
the
instrument
cluster.
Indicator/warning
lights The
indicator
light
lights
up:
DSC
is
de#j
activated.
The
indicator
light
flashes:
DSC
controls
the
drive
and
braking
forces.
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indicator
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