dynamics BMW 5 SERIES 2015 F10 User Guide
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Cruise controlThe concept The system maintains a preset speed via the
buttons on the steering wheel. The system
brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking
is insufficient.
General information
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
Hints Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, e.g.:▷On winding roads.▷In heavy traffic.▷On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
Controls
Overview
Press but‐
tonFunctionCruise control on/off, interrupt,
refer to page  150Store/maintain speed, refer to
page  151Resume speed, refer to
page  151rocker switch:
Maintain, store, change speed,
refer to page  151Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's
series, optional features and country specifica‐
tions.
Switching on Press button on the steering wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
The cruise control can be used.
Switch off Deactivated or interrupted system
With deactivated or interrupted system
use your brakes, steering and moves as usual
to avoid the chance of an accident.◀
Press button on the steering wheel.▷If active: press twice.▷If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
▷The brakes are applied.▷The clutch pedal is depressed for a few
seconds or released while a gear is not en‐
gaged.▷Selector lever position D is disengaged.▷DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.▷DSC is actively controlling stability.▷HDC is activated.▷When SPORT+ is activated with Driving
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Saving fuelVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod‐
erate driving style and regular maintenance,
can influence fuel consumption and the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con‐
sumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold
engine up to operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
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The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster as bonus range.
Overview
The system includes the following
EfficientDynamics functions and displays:▷ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page  197.▷ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to
page  198▷ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page  197.▷ECO PRO coasting driving status, refer to
page  199.
Activate ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"3.Configure the program.
Via the iDrive
1."Settings"2."ECO PRO mode"
Or
1."Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure ECO PRO"
Configure the program.
ECO PRO Tip
▷"Tip at:":
Adjust the ECO PRO speed.▷"ECO PRO speed warning":The output is reduced once the set ECO
PRO speed is reached.
Coasting
Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐
ing the engine and Coasting, refer to
page  199, with the engine idling.
This function is only available in ECO PRO
mode.
ECO PRO climate control
"ECO PRO climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or
cooling of the car's interior, fuel consumption
can be economized.
The mirror heating is made available when out‐
side temperatures are very cold.
ECO PRO potential Shows potential savings with the current set‐
tings in percentages.
Display in the instrument cluster
Display in the instrument display
When ECO PRO mode is activated, the display
switches to a special configuration.
Some of the displays may differ from the dis‐
play in the instrument cluster.
Blue bar segments symbolize the gained bo‐
nus range in stages.
In addition, the bonus range is highlighted in
blue in the total range display.
ECO PRO bonus range An adjusted driving style helps
you extend your driving range.
This may be displayed as the
bonus range in the instrument
cluster.
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Indications on the Control DisplayEfficientDynamics Information on fuel consumption and technol‐
ogy can be displayed while driving.1."Vehicle info"2."EfficientDynamics"
Displaying fuel consumption history
The average fuel consumption can be dis‐
played within an adjustable time frame.
Vertical bars show consumption for the se‐
lected time frame.
Trip interruptions are represented below the
bar on the time axis.
  "Consumption history"
Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame
  Select the symbol.
Resetting fuel consumption history
1.Open "Options".2."Reset consumption history"
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
  "EfficientDynamics info"
The following systems are displayed:
▷Auto Start/Stop function.▷Energy recovery.▷Climate control output.▷Coasting.
Display ECO PRO tips
  "ECO PRO Tips"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Coasting
The concept The system helps to conserve fuel.
To do this, under certain conditions the engine
is automatically decoupled from the transmis‐
sion when selector lever position D is set. The
vehicle continues traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector
lever position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coast‐
ing.
As soon as you step on the brake or accelera‐
tor pedal, the engine is automatically coupled
again.
Hints
Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO, re‐
fer to page  196, driving mode.
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO
PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
The function is available in a certain speed
range.
A proactively driving style helps the driver to
use the function as often as possible and sup‐
ports the fuel-conserving effect of coasting.
Safety mode
The function is not available under one of the
following conditions.▷DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.▷Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
steep uphill or downhill grades.▷Battery charge status temporarily too low
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces‐
sive current.▷Cruise control activated.
Functional requirements
In ECO PRO mode, this function is available in
a speed range from approximately 30 mph, ap‐
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prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h, if
the following conditions are met:▷Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not
operated.▷The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.▷Engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
The driving status Coast can be influenced
with the shift paddles.
Display Display in the instrument cluster The mark in the efficiency dis‐
play below the tachometer is
backlit in blue and is located at
the zero point. The tachometer
approximately indicates idle
speed.
The coasting point indicator is illuminated at
the zero point during coasting.
Display in the instrument display The mark in the efficiency dis‐
play is backlit in blue and is lo‐
cated at the zero point.
The coasting point indicator is il‐
luminated at the zero point dur‐
ing coasting.
Indications on the Control Display
The Coasting driving condition is displayed in
EfficientDynamics Info while this driving mode
is active.Color code blue, arrow 1, and symbol, arrow 2:
driving condition Coasting.
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
1."Vehicle info"2."EfficientDynamics"3.  "EfficientDynamics info"
Deactivating the system manually The function can be deactivated in the Config‐
ure ECO PRO, refer to page  197, menu, e.g., to
use the braking effect of the engine when trav‐
eling downhill.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
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Blinds, sun protection 49 
BMW Advanced Diesel  207 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW Driver’s Guide App  6 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  236 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  197 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  183 
Brake assistant  135 
Brake assistant, adaptive  135 
Brake discs, break-in  188 
Brake force display  132 
Brake lights, adaptive  132 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  132 
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment  241 
Brake pads, break-in  188 
Braking, hints  190 
Breakdown assistance  245 
Break-in  188 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  100 
Bulb replacement  238 
Bulb replacement, front  239 
Bulb replacement, rear  241 
Bulbs and lights  238 
Button, RES  146 
Button, Start/Stop  69 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  246 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment  46 
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment  46 Calling up steering wheel ad‐
justment  46 
Camera lenses, care  254 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  155  
Camera, Side View  157 
Camera, Top View  159 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  183 
Car battery  243 
Car care products  252 
Care, displays  254 
Care, vehicle  252 
Cargo  192 
Cargo area, enlarging  177 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  184 
Cargo, securing  193 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  193 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  254 
Car wash  251 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  189 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  236  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  182 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  40 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  238 
Changing wheels  243 
Changing wheels/tires  223 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  88 Checking the engine oil level
electronically  231 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  231 
Children, seating position  65 
Children, transporting safely  65 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  65 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  66 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  65 
Child safety locks  68 
Child seat, mounting  65 
Child seats  65 
Chrome parts, care  253 
Cigarette lighter  174 
Cleaning displays  254 
Climate control  165 
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass  189 
Climate control wind‐ shield  189 
Clock  93 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation  44 
Clothes hooks  184 
Coasting  199 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  199 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  199 
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine  70 
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals  76 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  77 
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control  141 
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COMFORT program, DrivingDynamics Control  141 
Compressor  224 
Computer, refer to On-board computer  97 
Condensation on win‐ dows  166 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  191  
Condition Based Service CBS  236 
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  234 
Coolant level  234 
Coolant temperature  92 
Cooling function  167 
Cooling, maximum  167 
Cooling system  234 
Cornering light  104 
Corrosion on brake discs  190 
Cosmetic mirror  174 
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked  38 
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  258 
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  258 
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  254 
Disposal, coolant  235 
Disposal, vehicle battery  244 
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  117 
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  117 
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 
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EfficientDynamics 199 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  84 
Electronic oil measure‐ ment  231 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  135 
Emergency detection, remote control  35 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  204 
Emergency Request  245 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  35 
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock  82 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  43 
Energy Control  93 
Energy recovery  94 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  71 
Engine, automatic switch- off  71 
Engine compartment  229 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  229 
Engine coolant  234 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  199 
Engine oil  231 
Engine oil, adding  232 
Engine oil additives  233 
Engine oil change  233 
Engine oil filler neck  232 
Engine oil temperature  92 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  233 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  233 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  246  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  70 Engine stop  71 
Engine temperature  92 
Entering a car wash  251 
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  246 
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  232 
Fine wood, care  253 
First aid kit  246 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  249 
Flat tire, changing wheels  243 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  115 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  111 
Flat tire, warning lamp  112, 115  
Flooding  190 
Floor carpet, care  254 
Floor mats, care  254 
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  118 
Front fog lights  106 
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment  241 
Front lights  239 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  110 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  110 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  115 
Fuel  206 
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  261 
Fuse  244 
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  259 Seite 265Everything from A to ZReference265
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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  253 
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement  241 
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment  241 
LED light  241 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  239 
Length, vehicle  258 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  24 
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement  241 
Light alloy wheels, care  253 
Light control  104 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  239 
Lighter, front  174, 175  
Lighter, rear  176 
Lighting  103 
Lighting, speaker  107 
Lights  103 
Lights and bulbs  238 
Light switch  103 
Load  193 
Loading  192 
Lock, door  39 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  39 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  37 
Locking, automatic  46 
Locking, settings  46 
Locking via trunk lid  41 
Lock, power window  49 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  68 
Low beams  103 Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant  105 
Lower back support  55 
Low-Sulfur Diesel  207 
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack  193 
Lumbar support  55 
M
Maintenance  236 
Maintenance require‐ ments  236 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  94 
Maintenance system, BMW  236 
Make-up mirror  174 
Malfunction displays, see Check Control  88 
Manual air distribution  166 
Manual air flow  166 
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake  73 
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission  81 
Manual operation, door lock  39 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  62 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  204 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  153 
Manual operation, rearview camera  155 
Manual operation, Side View  158 
Manual operation, Top View  159 
Manual transmission  79 
Marking on approved tires  223 
Marking, run-flat tires  224 
Massage seat, front  56 Master key, refer to Remote
control  34 
Maximum cooling  167 
Maximum speed, display  95 
Maximum speed, winter tires  224 
Measure, units of  100 
Medical kit  246 
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel  61 
Menu, EfficientDynamics  199 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  96 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  19 
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol  88 
Microfilter  168 
Minimum tread, tires  222 
Mirror  62 
Mirror memory  61 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  189 
Mobility System  224 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlight  239 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Mounting of child restraint systems  65 
Multifunctional instrument display  85 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  14 
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  58 
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints  60 Seite 267Everything from A to ZReference267
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