BMW 5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO 2017 Owners Manual

You can fix the cover in an upright position, if
needed. To do so, unhook the right-hand rej
taining strap and hook it into the rear of the cover.
NOTE
The storage compartment and the cover
of the storage compartment are not suitable for high weights. Loading of the cover and
heavy objects in the storage compartment can
damage them. There is a risk of property damj age. Do not load the cover of the storage comj
partment, e.g., by sitting on it. Store light obj
jects in the storage compartment.'

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Things
to
remember
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drivingVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving parts need time to adjust to one anj
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help you to achj
ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
Safety
information WARNING
Due to new parts and components,
safety and driver assistance systems can react
with a delay. There is a risk of an accident. Afj
ter installing new parts or with a new vehicle,
drive conservatively and intervene early if necj
essary. Observe the break-in procedures of
the respective parts and components.'

'yClose all windows and the glass sunroof.'yGreatly increase the air flow from the vents.'yDrive moderately.
Hot
exhaust
systemWARNING
During driving operation, high temperaj
tures can occur underneath the vehicle body, e.g., caused by the exhaust gas system. If
combustible materials, such as leaves or grass, come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
gas system, these materials can ignite. There
is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Do not remove the heat shields installed and never
apply undercoating to them. Make sure that no combustible materials can come in contact
with hot vehicle parts in driving operation, idle
or during parking. Do not touch the hot exj
haust system.'

Braking
safely
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standj
ard feature.
Perform an emergency stop in situations that require such.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering efj
fort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its active mode.
In certain braking situations, the perforated
brake discs can emit functional noises. Howj
ever, this has no effect on the performance and
operational reliability of the brake.
Objects
in
the
movement
area
around
pedals
and
floor
area
WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and
cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use
floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and
can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose floor mats and do not layer several floormats. Make sure that there is sufficient clearjance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were rej
moved, e.g., for cleaning.'

Driving
on
racetracksHigher mechanical and thermal loads during
racetrack operation lead to increased wear. This wear is not covered by the warranty. Thevehicle is not designed for motorsports comj
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LoadingVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Safety
information WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them, and cause a sudden drop in tire
inflation pressure. There is a risk of an accij
dent. Pay attention to the permitted load caj pacity of the tires and never exceed the perjmitted gross weight.'

available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'yCover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.'yHeavy cargo: stow as far forward and as
low as possible, ideally directly behind the
cargo partition.'yVery heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each of the outer safetybelts in the opposite buckle.'yIf necessary, fold down the rear backrests,
including the cargo partition, to stow cargo.'yDo not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.'ySmaller and lighter cargo: secure with ratchet straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.'yLarger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
There are four lashing eyes in the cargo area for securing cargo.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargonets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Roof-mounted
luggage
rack General
information Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Safety
information WARNING
When driving with roof load, e.g., with
roof-mounted luggage rack, driving safety may
not be ensured in driving-critical situations due to the elevated center of gravity. There is a risk
of accidents or risk of property damage. Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC
when driving with roof load.'

Roof
drip
rail
with
flaps
The anchorage points are located in the roof
drip rail above the doors.
Fold the cover outward.
Loading Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise thevehicle's center of gravity when loaded, theyhave a major effect on vehicle handling and
steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading
and driving:
'yDo not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.'yBe sure that adequate clearance is mainj
tained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.'yDistribute the roof load uniformly.'yThe roof load should not extend past the
loading area.'yAlways place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.'ySecure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., using
ratchet straps.'yDo not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.'yDrive cautiously and avoid sudden accelerj
ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners
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