seat memory BMW 5 SERIES 2015 F10 Owner's Manual

CockpitVehicle features and options
This 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 tothe 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.
All around the steering wheel
1Seating comfort featuresSeat, mirror, steering wheel
memory   61Active seat   562Roller sunblinds   493Rear window safety switch   494Power windows  485Exterior mirror operation   626Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   131Intelligent Safety   117Lane departure warning   129Night Vision  126Head-up Display   101Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15

vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐
tomatically applied.
If several drivers use their own remote control,
the vehicle will adjust the personal settings
during unlocking. These settings are also re‐
stored, if the vehicle has been used in the
meantime by a person with a different remote
control.
Changes to the settings are automatically
saved in the personal profile.
Three personal profiles and a guest profile can
be created.
Adjusting
The settings for the following systems and
functions are saved in the active profile. The
scope of storable settings is country- and
equipment-dependable.▷Unlocking and locking.▷Lights.▷Climate control.▷Radio.▷Instrument cluster.▷Programmable memory buttons.▷Volumes, tone.▷Control Display.▷Navigation.▷Park Distance Control PDC.▷Rearview camera▷Side View.▷Head-up Display.▷Driving Dynamics Control.▷Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐
tion, steering wheel position.▷Cruise control.▷Intelligent Safety.▷Active Blind Spot Detection.▷Night vision.Profile management
Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐
ferent profile may be activated.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.▷All settings stored in the called-up profile
are automatically applied.▷The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐
mote control being used at the time.▷If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐
ent remote control, this profile will apply to
both remote controls. It cannot be differen‐
tiated anymore between the settings for
the two remote controls.
Renaming profiles
A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐
file to avoid confusion between the profiles.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Reset current profile"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐
ported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐
Seite 36ControlsOpening and closing36
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15

control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 39.
Adjusting
Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 35.
Doors1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Trunk lid
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Tailgate"
The trunk lid is opened.▷"Tailgate + door(s)"
The trunk lid is opened and the doors
are unlocked.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 35.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Automatic locking
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 35.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel position adjusted last will be stored for
the active profile.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people might get injured or
objects damaged when the seat is moved
back.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position reel is pressed.▷When a button of the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel memory is pressed briefly.Seite 46ControlsOpening and closing46
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15

2.Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐
straint out completely.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
The concept Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
can be stored per profile, refer to page 35, and
called up. Settings for the backrest width and
lumbar support are not stored in memory.
Hints Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat or steering wheel could result in an acci‐
dent.◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged.◀
At a glance
Front
Storing1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press button. The LED in the but‐
ton lights up.4.Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. The LED goes out.
If the SET button is pressed accidentally:
Press button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings
Comfort function
1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch off the ignition.3.Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a reel for adjusting
the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1.Close the driver's door or reel on the igni‐
tion.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐
tions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
▷Open or close the door or trunk lid.▷Press a button on the remote control.▷Press the Start/Stop button.Seite 61AdjustingControls61
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15

Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐
ror setting is stored for the profile currently in
use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if this function is active.
Note Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk
of an accident.◀
At a glance1Adjusting   622Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3Fold in and out   62
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.
Adjusting electrically
The setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 61.
Adjusting manually In case of electrical malfunction press edges of
mirror.
Automatic Curb Monitor
The concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward.
This improves your view of the curb and other
low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.
Activating1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror
position.
Fold in and out Press button.
Possible at speeds up to approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
E. g. this is advantageous
▷In car washes.▷In narrow streets.▷For folding mirrors back out that were
folded away manually.Seite 62ControlsAdjusting62
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15

Manual steering wheel adjustment1.Fold the lever down.2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.3.Fold the lever back.
Power steering wheel adjustment
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐
rections.
Storing the position Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 61.
Steering wheel heating
Press button.▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 min,
steering wheel heating is automatically acti‐
vated again.
Seite 64ControlsAdjusting64
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15

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 the service center
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
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.
Hints
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.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 247, 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
page 51.Seite 243Replacing componentsMobility243
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15

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
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15

Remote control, univer‐sal 172
Replacement fuse 244
Replacing parts 238
Replacing wheels/tires 223
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 146
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 143
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 150
Reserve warning, refer to Range 93
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 168
Retaining straps, securing cargo 193
Retreaded tires 223
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 242
Roadside parking lights 104
Roller sunblinds 49
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 138
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 138
RON recommended fuel grade 206
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 259
Roof-mounted luggage rack 193
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 249
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 224
Rubber components, care 253
Run-flat tires 224
S Safe braking 190 Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 58
Safety belts 57
Safety belts, care 254
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 132
Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 108
Saving fuel 195
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 238
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 250
Sealant 224
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 57
Seat heating, front 56
Seat heating, rear 56
Seating position for chil‐ dren 65
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 61
Seats 53
Seat ventilation, front 57
Selection list in instrument cluster 96
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 80
Sensors, care 254
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 236
Service requirements, dis‐ play 94
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 143
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 150 Settings, locking/unlock‐
ing 46
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 99
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 61
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 81
Shift point indicator 87
Shoulder support 56
Side airbags 108
Side View 157
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 46
Sitting safely 53
Size 258
Ski bag 179
Slide/tilt glass roof 50
Smallest turning radius 258
Smoker's package 174
Snow chains 228
Socket 176
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 237
Soot particulate filter 189
SOS button 245
Spare fuse 244
Speaker lighting 107
Specified engine oil types 233
Speed, average 98
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 98
Speed limiter, display 95
Speed Limit Information 95
Speed warning 99
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 140
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 99
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 140
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 81 Seite 269Everything from A to ZReference269
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15