Service BMW 5 SERIES 2014 F10 Service Manual

Changing wheels
Hints
When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 244, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e.g.:
▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to
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Disposing of old batteriesHave old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Hints Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the cargo area.
In the glove compartment
Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid,
arrow 2.
In the cargo area
Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located in the container
on the inside of the trunk lid.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
First aid kit
Note Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is located in the container on
the inside of the trunk lid.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain as‐
sistance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to
Roadside Assistance can be established di‐
rectly.
Jump-starting
Hints If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towedHave your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
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mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Only use respectively approved cleaning and
care products for vehicles with matte finish.
Suitable care products for matte finishes are
available from the service center.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐ nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
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No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.
Displays/monitors Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long-term When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
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Technical dataVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
Note
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW 5 Series SedanWidth with mirrorsinches/mm82.8/2,102Width without mirrorsinches/mm73.2/1,860Heightinches/mm57.6/1,464Lengthinches/mm193.4/4,913Wheelbaseinches/mm116.9/2,968Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m39.4/12-39.7/12.1Seite 254ReferenceTechnical data254
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Computer 97
Condensation on win‐ dows 166
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 191
Condition Based Service CBS 233
Configure driving mode 141
Confirmation signal 46
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Continued driving with a flat tire 113 , 116
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 99
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 135
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 231
Coolant level 231
Coolant temperature 92
Cooling function 167
Cooling, maximum 167
Cooling system 231
Corrosion on brake discs 190
Cosmetic mirror 174
Cruise control 150
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 143
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 143
Cruising range 93
Cupholder 183
Current fuel consumption 93
D
Damage, tires 222
Damping control, dy‐ namic 138
Data, technical 254 Date 93
Daytime running lights 104
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 166
Dehumidifying, air 167
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 98
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 208
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 208
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 208
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 208
Diesel particulate filter 189
Digital clock 93
Dimensions 254
Dimmable exterior mirrors 63
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 63
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 76
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Display in windshield 101
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 106
Displays 85
Displays, cleaning 251
Disposal, coolant 232
Disposal, vehicle battery 241
Distance control, refer to PDC 152
Distance to destination 98
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 137
Drive-off assistant 135 Drive-off assistant, refer to
DSC 135
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 116
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 116
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 139
Driving instructions, break- in 188
Driving mode 139
Driving notes, general 188
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 135
Driving tips 188
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 135
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 136
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 138
Dynamic Drive 138
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 135
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 136
E
ECO PRO 196
ECO PRO, bonus range 197
ECO PRO display 196
ECO PRO displays 86
ECO PRO driving mode 196
ECO PRO mode 196
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 198
EfficientDynamics 198
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 228
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 135
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Emergency release, fuel fillerflap 204
Emergency Request 242
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 243
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 82
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 42
Energy Control 93
Energy recovery 94
Engine, automatic reel-off 71
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine compartment 226
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 226
Engine coolant 231
Engine idling when driving, coasting 199
Engine oil 228
Engine oil, adding 229
Engine oil additives 229
Engine oil change 230
Engine oil filler neck 229
Engine oil temperature 92
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 230
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 230
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 243
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 70
Engine stop 71
Engine temperature 92
Entering a car wash 248
Equipment, interior 172
Error displays, see Check Control 88
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 135 Exchanging wheels/tires 223
Exhaust system 189
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 63
Exterior mirrors 62
External start 243
External temperature dis‐ play 93
External temperature warn‐ ing 93
Eyes for securing cargo 193
F
Failure message, see Check Control 88
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 48
Fan, refer to Air flow 166
Filler neck for engine oil 229
Fine wood, care 250
First aid kit 243
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 246
Flat tire, changing wheels 240
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 111
Flat tire, warning lamp 112, 115
Flooding 190
Floor carpet, care 251
Floor mats, care 251
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 177
Fold-out position, wiper 78
Foot brake 190
Front airbags 108
Front-end collision warning with braking function 120
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 117
Front fog lights 106 Front fog lights, bulb replace‐
ment 238
Front lights 236
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 110
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 110
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 115
Fuel 206
Fuel consumption, current 93
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 98
Fuel filler flap 204
Fuel gauge 92
Fuel lid 204
Fuel quality 206
Fuel recommendation 206
Fuel, tank capacity 257
Fuse 241
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 172
Gasoline 206
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 80
Gear shift indicator 95
General driving notes 188
Glare shield 174
Glass sunroof, powered 50
Glove compartment 181
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 255
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 173
Hazard warning flashers 242
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Head airbags 108
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 104
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 103
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 76
Headlight glass 236
Headlights 236
Headlights, care 249
Headlight washer system 77
Head restraints 53
Head restraints, front 58
Head restraints, rear 60
Head-up Display 101
Head-up Display, care 251
Heavy cargo, stowing 193
Height, vehicle 254
High-beam Assistant 105
High beams 76
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 105
Hill Descent Control HDC 137
Hills 190
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 135
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 183
Hood 226
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 42
Hot exhaust system 189
HUD Head-up Display 101
Hydroplaning 189
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 93
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 93
Identification marks, tires 220 Identification number, see ve‐
hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 69
Ignition on 69
Indication of a flat tire 112 , 115
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 88
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 88
Individual air distribution 166
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 211
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 115
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 97
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 139
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Instrument cluster 84
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 84
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 85
Instrument lighting 106
Integral Active Steering 139
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 242
Intelligent Safety 116
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 166
Interior equipment 172
Interior lights 106 Interior lights via remote con‐
trol 38
Interior motion sensor 48
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 63
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 63
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 94
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 240
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 80
Jump-starting 243
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 42
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 80
Knee airbag 108
L Lamp replacement 235
Lamp replacement, front 236
Lamp replacement, rear 238
Lane departure warning 129
Lane margin, warning 129
Language on Control Dis‐ play 100
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 193
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 66
Launch Control 82
Leather, care 250
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