ECU BMW 5 SERIES ACTIVE HYBRID 2015 Owner's Guide

Never reach into the engine compart‐
ment
Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine
compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐
jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀
Danger of injury when the hood is open
There is a danger of injury from protrud‐
ing parts when the hood is open.◀1.Pull the lever.2.Press the release handle and open the
hood.3.Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.Closing the hood
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely.◀
Danger of jamming
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16
in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.
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Power failureAfter 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 55.
Disposing of old batteries
Have 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 trunk.
In the glove compartment
Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid,
arrow 2.
In the trunk
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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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 tow-starting or towing, 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 towed
Have 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.
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
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▷Secure the crash site.▷Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or
firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is
equipped with a high-voltage system.▷Engage selector lever position P, apply the
parking brake, and reel off the ignition or
deactivate drive readiness.▷Lock the vehicle after exiting.▷Do not inhale any gases esliding from the
high-voltage battery; if needed, maintain a
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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.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.
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
For idle phases that last several weeks, park
the vehicle with a fully charged battery if possi‐
ble. Your service center can advise you on
what to consider when storing the vehicle for
longer than six weeks.
Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for ex‐
tended periods with a low charging state
Before storing the vehicle for an extended pe‐
riod, check the battery charge indicator to en‐
sure that the high-voltage battery is fully
charged. If necessary, charge the high-voltage
battery by driving the vehicle. Check the
charge level regularly, and if needed recharge
the high-voltage battery by driving the vehicle.
Don't allow battery charge status to drop too
low - it will damage the battery.◀
NoteFollow the instructions for discharging thehigh-voltage battery, refer to page 183.Seite 236MobilityCare236
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Bar for tow-starting/towing 230
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 225
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 39
Battery, vehicle 225
Belts, safety belts 61
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 178
Blinds, sun protection 53
BMW ActiveHybrid 31
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 218
Bonus range, ECO PRO 192
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 178
Brake assistant 136
Brake assistant, adaptive 136
Brake discs, break-in 182
Brake force display 133
Brake lights, adaptive 133
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 133
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Brake pads, break-in 182
Braking, hints 185
Breakdown assistance 227
Break-in 182
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 102
Bulb replacement 220
Bulb replacement, front 221
Bulb replacement, rear 223
Bulbs and lights 220
Button, RES 144
Button, Start/Stop 73 Bypassing, refer to Jump-
starting 228
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 50
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 50
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 50
Camera lenses, care 236
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 153
Camera, Side View 155
Camera, Top View 157
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 178
Car battery 225
Car care products 234
Care, displays 236
Care, vehicle 234
Cargo 187
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 179
Cargo, securing 188
Cargo straps, securing cargo 188
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 38
Carpet, care 236
Car wash 233
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 184
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 218
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 177
Center console 16
Central locking system 44 Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 220
Changing wheels 225
Changing wheels/tires 205
CHARGE, energy recov‐ ery 77
Charge indicator, high-volt‐ age battery 88
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 90
Checking the engine oil level electronically 213
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 213
Children, seating position 69
Children, transporting safely 69
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 69
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 70
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 69
Child safety locks 72
Child seat, mounting 69
Child seats 69
Chrome parts, care 235
Cigarette lighter 172
Cleaning displays 236
Climate control 162
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 184
Climate control wind‐ shield 184
Clock 95
Closing/opening via door lock 43
Closing/opening with remote control 41
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation 48
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EeBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 77
ECO PRO 191
ECO PRO, bonus range 192
ECO PRO display 191
ECO PRO driving mode 191
ECO PRO mode 191
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 193
eDRIVE, electric driving 76
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 74
Electric driving, eDRIVE 76
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 213
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 136
Emergency detection, remote control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 197
Emergency Request 227
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 86
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 47
Energy recovery, CHARGE 77
Engine, automatic stop 75
Engine compartment 211
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 211
Engine coolant 216
Engine oil 213
Engine oil, adding 214
Engine oil additives 214
Engine oil change 215
Engine oil filler neck 214
Engine oil temperature 94 Engine oil types, alterna‐
tive 215
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 215
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 228
Engine temperature 94
Entering a car wash 233
Equipment, interior 170
Error displays, see Check Control 90
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 136
Exchanging wheels/tires 205
Exhaust system 184
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 67
Exterior mirrors 66
External start 228
External temperature dis‐ play 94
External temperature warn‐ ing 94
Eyes for securing cargo 188
F
Failure message, see Check Control 90
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 52
Fan, refer to Air flow 163
Filler neck for engine oil 214
Fine wood, care 235
First aid kit 228
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 231
Flat tire, changing wheels 225
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Flat tire, warning lamp 113, 116 Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 236
Floor mats, care 236
Fold-out position, wiper 82
Foot brake 185
Front airbags 109
Front-end collision warning with braking function 121
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 119
Front fog lights 107
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Front lights 221
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 111
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 111
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 116
Fuel 198
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 99
Fuel filler flap 196
Fuel gauge 94
Fuel lid 196
Fuel quality 198
Fuel recommendation 198
Fuel, tank capacity 241
Functions, hybrid system 31
Fuse 226
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 170
Gasoline 198
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 84
Gear shift indicator 96
General driving notes 184
Glare shield 172
Glass sunroof, powered 54
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Key Memory, refer to Per‐sonal Profile 39
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 84
Knee airbag 110
L
Lamp replacement 220
Lamp replacement, front 221
Lamp replacement, rear 223
Lane departure warning 130
Lane margin, warning 130
Language on Control Dis‐ play 101
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 188
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 70
Leather, care 234
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 223
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
LED light 223
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 221
Length, vehicle 240
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 223
Light alloy wheels, care 235
Light control 105
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 221
Lighter, front 173
Lighter, rear 173
Lighting 104
Lighting, speaker 108
Lights 104
Lights and bulbs 220
Light switch 104
Load 188
Loading 187
Lock, door 43 Locking/unlocking via door
lock 43
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 41
Locking, automatic 50
Locking, settings 50
Locking via trunk lid 45
Lock, power window 53
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 72
Low beams 104
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 106
Lower back support 59
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 188
Lumbar support 59
M
Maintenance 218
Maintenance require‐ ments 218
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 95
Maintenance system, BMW 218
Make-up mirror 172
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 90
Manual air distribution 163
Manual air flow 163
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 77
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 85
Manual operation, door lock 43
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 66
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 197
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 151
Manual operation, rearview camera 153 Manual operation, Side
View 156
Manual operation, Top View 157
Marking on approved tires 205
Marking, run-flat tires 206
Massage seat, front 60
Master key, refer to Remote control 38
Maximum cooling 164
Maximum speed, display 96
Maximum speed, winter tires 206
Measure, units of 102
Medical kit 228
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 65
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 98
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 90
Microfilter 165
Minimum tread, tires 204
Mirror 66
Mirror memory 65
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 185
Mobility System 206
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 221
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 69
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Recommended fuelgrade 198
Recommended tire brands 205
Refueling 196
Remaining range 95
Remote control/key 38
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 169
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 42
Remote control, univer‐ sal 170
Replacement fuse 226
Replacing parts 220
Replacing wheels/tires 205
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 144
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 141
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 148
Reserve warning, refer to Range 95
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 113
Residual cooling 168
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 165
Retaining straps, securing cargo 188
Retreaded tires 205
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Roadside parking lights 105
Roller sunblinds 53
RON recommended fuel grade 198
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 241
Roof-mounted luggage rack 188
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 230 RSC Run Flat System Com‐
ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 206
Rubber components, care 235
Run-flat tires 206
S Safe braking 185
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 62
Safety belts 61
Safety belts, care 235
Safety of the high-voltage system 34
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 133
Safety switch, windows 53
Safety systems, airbags 109
Saving fuel 190
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 220
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 231
Sealant 206
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 61
Seat heating, front 60
Seat heating, rear 60
Seating position for chil‐ dren 69
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 65
Seats 57
Seat ventilation, front 61
Selection list in instrument cluster 98
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 84
Sensors, care 236 Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 218
Service requirements, dis‐ play 95
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 141
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 148
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 50
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 101
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 65
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 85
Shoulder support 60
Side airbags 109
Side View 155
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 50
Silent Start, electric drive readiness 74
Sitting safely 57
Size 240
Slide/tilt glass roof 54
Smallest turning radius 240
Smoker's package 172
Snow chains 210
Socket 173
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 219
SOS button 227
Spare fuse 226
Speaker lighting 108
Specified engine oil types 215
Speed, average 99
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 99
Speed limiter, display 96
Speed Limit Information 96
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