BMW 5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO 2017 Manual Online

Safety
informationNOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There
is a risk of property damage. Defrost the windj
shield prior to switching the wipers on.'

If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper operajtion is deactivated.
During trip interruption with the rain sensor
switched on: if the trip is resumed within apj
prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automatij
cally activated again.
Setting
the
frequency
or
sensitivity
ofthe
rain
sensor
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Windshield
and
headlamp
washer
system
Safety
information WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the winj
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use
the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.'

Folding
away
the
wipers1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With frosty conditions, make sure that the
blades are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 secjonds, until the wipers remain in a nearlyvertical position4.Lift the wiper all the way off of the windjshield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer
fluid
General
information All washer nozzles are supplied from one resjervoir.
Use a mixture of tap water, windshield washer
concentrate, and possibly antifreeze for the
windshield washer system.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety
information
WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the instructions on the containers. Keep antifreezeaway from ignition sources. Do not refill operj
ating materials into different bottles. Store opj erating materials out of reach of children.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individualstates; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid conj
tainer.
Use of BMWss Windshield Washer Concenj trate or the equivalent is recommended.'

Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the enjgine compartment.
Malfunction The use of undiluted windshield washer conj
centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to incorrect readings at temperatures below
+ 5 

'yIt is not possible to shift out of selectorlever position P until the engine is running
and the brake is applied.'yWith the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake pedal before shifting out of selector
lever position P or N; otherwise, the shift block will not be deactivated and the shift
command will not be executed.
Selector
lever
lock
A lock prevents the inadvertent switching to
selector lever position P or R or the inadvertent
change from selector lever position P.
To release the lock: press button, arrow.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,
R
With the driver's safety belt fastened, tap the
selector lever in the desired direction, beyond
a resistance point, if needed.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press P button, arrow.
Sport
program
and
manual
mode
Activating
the
sport
program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selecj
tor lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instruj ment cluster, e.g., S1.
The sport program of the transmission is actij
vated.
Activating
the
M/S
manual
mode
1.Press the selector lever to the left out of selector lever position D.2.Push the selector lever forward or pull itbackward.
Manual mode M/S becomes active and the
gear is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instruj ment cluster, e.g., M1.
If the situation requires, the Steptronic transj
mission continues to shift automatically.
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Example: once maximum engine speed is atj
tained, M/S manual mode is automatically upj shifted as needed.
Switching
to
manual
mode'yTo shift down: press the selector lever forj ward.'yTo shift up: pull the selector lever rearjwards.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not posj
sible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the inj
strument cluster, followed by the currently sej
lected gear.
Ending
the
sport
program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift
paddles
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allowyou to shift gears quickly while keeping bothhands on the steering wheel.
'yTo shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.'yTo shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not posj
sible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the inj
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the
transmission switches to manual mode tempoj
rarily in selector lever position D and permaj
nently in selector lever position S.
In selector lever position D, after conservative
driving for a certain amount of time in manual
mode or if there has been no acceleration or
shifting of the shift paddles within a certain
amount of time, the transmission switches
back to automatic mode.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The selector lever position is disjplayed, for example: P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the transmission
lock
General
information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rollj
ing away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Press and hold down brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.3.Press the button on the selector lever, see
arrow 1, and press and hold the selector
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A corresponding Check Control message
is displayed.4.Release the selector lever.5.Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger areaand secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see chapter Tow-starting and towing.
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DisplaysVehicle
features
and
optionsThis 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., dueto 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.
Overview,
instrument
cluster
1Fuel gauge\_ 952Speedometer3Messages, for example, Check Control4Tachometer\_ 955Engine oil temperature\_ 966Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays\_888Reset miles\_96
Electronic
displays
'ySelection lists, refer to page 100.'yExternal temperature, refer to page 96.'yAuto Start/Stop function, refer to page 75.'yOnboard computer, refer to page 101.'yDate, refer to page 96.'yEnergy recovery, refer to page 97.'yTransmission display, refer to page 86.'yMiles/trip miles, refer to page 96.Seite 88ControlsDisplays88
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'yMessages, e.g., Check Control, refer to
page 91.'yCurrent fuel consumption, refer to
page 97.'yNavigation display, see Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communij
cation.'yRange, refer to page 96.'yStatus, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 146.'yService requirements, refer to page 97.'ySpeed Limit Info, refer to page 99.'yTime, refer to page 96.
Multifunctional
instrument
display
The
concept
The instrument display is a variable display. In the event of a program change, the display
rendition adapts to the respective program
through the Driving Dynamics Control. The
change of the display type can be deactivated
via iDrive.Some of the displays in the instrument display
may differ from the way they are shown in this Owner's Manual.
Overview
1Fuel gauge\_ 952Indicator/warning lights\_ 913Speedometer4Variable displays5Tachometer\_95
Selection lists\_ 100
ECO PRO displays\_ 2026Engine oil temperature\_ 96Seite 89DisplaysControls89
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7Onboard computer\_1018Reset miles\_96Switching
the
change
of
display
on
and
off
You can set whether the instrument displayautomatically changes to the ECO PRO or SPORT in the display when you switch driving
modes.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."ECO PRO Info"Or "Driving mode view"
With
Professional
Navigation
System:
switching
zoom
function
on/off
You can program whether the current speed is to appear enlarged in the speedometer.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Magnifier function"
ECO
PRO
displays
1Speedometer2Variable displays: ECO PRO Tips, Decelerj ation assistant instructions, Driver assist
system displays3Efficiency display\_ 2024Transmission display5'yBlue: bonus range'yGray: rangeIn the ECO PRO program the instrument disj
play switches to the ECO PRO displays. Thesedisplays support a driving style that saves on fuel consumption with more prominent reprejSeite 90ControlsDisplays90
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