start stop button BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 2015 F10H User Guide

Information at a glanceRepeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in
the info display:▷Range.▷Average consumption, fuel.▷Average consumption, fuel.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Speed limit detection.
Not for a multi-functional instrument dis‐
play.▷Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷ECO PRO bonus range.▷Charge state of the high-voltage battery as
a percentage.
Adjusting the info display
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the com‐
puter is to be displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
If there is only enough fuel left for less than
45 miles/80 km, the color of the display
changes.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
on-board comupter.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the onboard computer button
on the turn signal lever.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page 96, function.
Trip computer The vehicle features two types of board com‐
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Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
not continue driving and contact your service
center.◀
Intelligent Safety
The concept Intelligent Safety enables central operation of
the driver assistance system.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐
telligent Safety consists of one or more sys‐
tems that can help prevent a imminent colli‐
sion. These systems are active automatically
every time the engine is started using the
Start/Stop button:▷Front-end collision warning, refer to
page 119.▷Pedestrian warning, refer to page 124.
Hints
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
Adapting your speed and driving style
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
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.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Camera
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/offThe Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after every departure.
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Environmental influences can limit the availa‐
bility of object detection.
If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is
located in a residential area, the animal detec‐
tion is temporarily switched off.
Hints Personal responsibility
Night Vision cannot replace the driver's
personal judgment of the visibility conditions
and the traffic situation. The view ahead and
the actual visibility conditions must always be
the basis on which the vehicle speed is ad‐
justed; otherwise, there is a risk to road
safety.◀
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Switch on/switch off heat image
Camera
The camera is automatically heated when the
external temperatures are low.
The camera lens is automatically cleaned to‐
gether with the headlights.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically When it is dark outside, the system is automat‐
ically active after every driving-off.
Switch off
The system is only switched off until the next
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop
button.
Press button.
The LED goes out. Switching on heat image additionally
The heat image from the Night Vision camera
can also be displayed on the Control Display.
This function has no effect on object detec‐
tion.
Press button.
The image from the camera is displayed on the
Control Display.
Adjustments via the iDrive
With heat image switched on:1.Press the controller.2.Select brightness or contrast.▷ Select the symbol.▷ Select the symbol.3.Turn the controller until the desired setting
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Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Requirements
For measuring parking spaces▷Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.▷Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
▷Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Min. length of gap between two objects:
your vehicle's length plus approx.
4 ft/1.2 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Regarding the parking procedure
▷Doors and trunk lid closed.▷Parking brake released.
Steptronic transmission:
▷Driver's safety belt fastened.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
To ensure full functionality:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.▷Do not put stickers over sensors.
Switching on/off
Switching on with the button Press button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching on with the reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Switch off
The system can be deactivated as follows:
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3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 79.4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
For activation of drive readiness:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
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
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 136
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 165
Activate drive readiness 74
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 131
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 141
ActiveHybrid, system 31
Active Protection 133
Active seat, front 60
Active seat ventilation, front 61
Adapting to the course of the road, hybrid system 90
Adaptive brake assistant 136
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 133
Adaptive Light Control 105
Additives, oil 214
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 57
After washing vehicle 234
Airbags 109
Airbags, indicator/warning light 110
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 164
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 164
Air distribution, manual 163
Air flow, automatic climate control 163
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 165
Air pressure, tires 200 Alarm system 51
Alarm, unintentional 52
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 206
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 171
Alternative oil types 215
Ambient light 108
Animal detection, see Night Vision 127
Antifreeze, washer fluid 83
Antilock Brake System, ABS 136
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 136
Approved axle load 241
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 215
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 177
Arrival time 99
Ashtray 172
Ashtray, front 172
Ashtray, rear 173
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, ASSIST 77
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, eBOOST 77
Assistance when driving off 136
ASSIST, assistance for the combustion engine 77
Attentiveness assistant 133
AUTO H button 78 AUTO H button, refer to Au‐
tomatic Hold 78
AUTO intensity 163
Automatic car wash 233
Automatic climate con‐ trol 162
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Automatic Curb Monitor 66
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 111
Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 34
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 105
Automatic Hold 78
Automatic locking 50
Automatic recirculated-air control 164
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 44
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 83
Automatic trunk lid 45
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
AUTO program, intensity 163
Auto Start/Stop function 75
Auxiliary air conditioning 169
Average fuel consumption 99
Average speed 99
Axle loads, weights 241
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 59
Backrest, width 59
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 228 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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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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Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 139
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 100
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 139
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 85
Stability control systems 136
Standing air conditioning, re‐ mote control 50
Start/Stop button 73
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 39
Starting the combustion en‐ gine 75
Status control display, tires 113
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 67
Steering wheel heating 68
Steering wheel memory 65
Steptronic transmission 83
Storage compartment, re‐ mote control 179
Storage compartments 176
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 176
Storage, tires 206
Storing the vehicle 236
Suitable engine oils 215
Summer tires, tread 204
Sun visor 172
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 93
Surround View 152
Suspension settings 138
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 138
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 168
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6 Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 164
T Tachometer 94
Tail and brake lights 223
Tail lights 223
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 240
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 94
Temperature, engine oil 94
Terminal, starting aid 229
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 93
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 51
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 127
Thigh support 59
Tilt alarm sensor 52
Time of arrival 99
Tire damage 204
Tire identification marks 202
Tire inflation pressure 200
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 116
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Tires, changing 205
Tire sealant 206
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 200
Tires, run-flat tires 206
Tire tread 204 Tone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 220
Top View 156
Total vehicle weight 241
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 231
Towing 230
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 231
Tow-starting 230
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 112
Traction control 137
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 137
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 86
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 83
Transporting children safely 69
Tread, tires 204
Trip computer 99
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 80
Trip odometer 94
Trunk lid, automatic 45
Trunk lid closing 45
Trunk lid, closing with no- touch activation 48
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 47
Trunk lid, hotel function 46
Trunk lid opening 44
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 48
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 42
Turning circle 240
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 154
Turn signals, operation 80
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 223 Seite 250ReferenceEverything from A to Z250
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