seat memory BMW M5 2015 F10M 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   59Active seat   552Roller sunblinds   493Rear window safety switch   494Power windows  485Exterior mirror operation   606Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   122Intelligent Safety   112Lane departure warning   121Night Vision  118Head-up Display   97Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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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.▷M Drive: configurations.▷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‐
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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
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Adjusting the head restraint
Adjust the head restraints of all occupied
seats properly; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.
Adjusting the height▷To raise: push.▷To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push
headrest down.
Folding forward
Press button, arrow 1, and fold the head re‐
straint forward.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.1.Raise the head restraint up against the re‐
sistance.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.◀
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At a glance1Adjusting  612Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3Fold in and out   61
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 59.
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.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Before washing the car in an automatic
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or
with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could
be damaged, depending on the width of the
vehicle.◀
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.
Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐
med. Photocells are used to control the Interior
rearview mirror, refer to page 62.
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Interior rearview mirror, manually
dimmable
Turn knob
Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by
the interior mirror.
Interior rearview mirror, automaticdimming feature
The concept
Photocells are used for control:
▷In the mirror glass.▷On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirement For proper operation:
▷Keep the photocells clean.▷Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.Steering wheel
Note Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
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 59.
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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 212, 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.
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.
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Make-up mirror 153
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 84
Manual air distribution 145
Manual air flow 145
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 72
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 61
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 182
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 136
Manual operation, rearview camera 138
Manual operation, Side View 141
Manual operation, Top View 142
Manual transmission 82
Marking on approved tires 190
Massage seat, front 55
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 146
Maximum speed, display 92
Maximum speed, winter tires 191
M carbon ceramic brake 168
M Compound brake 168
M differential, active 131
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 129
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 77
M Drive 127
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 173
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 81
M Dynamic Mode MDM 129
Measure, units of 97
Medical kit 211 Memory for seat, mirrors,
steering wheel 59
Menu EfficientDynamics 90
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 84
Microfilter 147
Minimum tread, tires 189
Mirror 60
Mirror memory 59
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 171
Mobility System 191
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 204
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 64
M technology 168
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 98
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 57
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 58
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 218
New wheels and tires 190
Night Vision 118
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 118
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 214 O
OBD Onboard Diagnosis 202
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 202
Object detection, see Night Vision 118
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 139
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 184
Odometer 88
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 197
Oil, adding 198
Oil additives 198
Oil change 199
Oil change interval, service requirements 90
Oil filler neck 198
Oil types, alternative 199
Oil types, approved 199
Old batteries, disposal 208
On-board computer 93
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 203
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 146
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 88 Seite 229Everything from A to ZReference229
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PPaint, vehicle 217
Park Distance Control PDC 135
Parked-car ventilation 150
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 173
Parking aid, refer to PDC 135
Parking brake 72
Parking lights 100
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 61
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 139
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 135
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 118
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 115
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 51
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 218
Power failure 208
Power sunroof, glass 50
Power windows 48
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 186
Pressure warning FTM, tires 111
Preventing Auto Start Stop 71
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 51 Protective function, win‐
dows 49
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 200
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 68
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 148
Rear lights 206
Rear socket 156
Rearview camera 137
Rearview mirror 60
Rear window defroster 146
Recirculated-air mode 146
Recommended fuel grade 184
Recommended tire brands 190
Refueling 182
Remaining range 89
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 151
Replacement fuse 209
Replacing parts 203
Replacing wheels/tires 190
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 133
Reserve warning, refer to Range 89
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 109
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 147 Retaining straps, securing
cargo 175
Retreaded tires 190
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 206
Roadside parking lights 101
Roller sunblinds 49
RON recommended fuel grade 184
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 222
Roof-mounted luggage rack 175
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
Rubber components, care 218
S
Safe braking 172
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 57
Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 219
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 124
Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 105
Saving fuel 177
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 203
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 215
Sealant 191
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 55
Seat heating, rear 55
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Seat, mirror, and steeringwheel memory 59
Seats 53
Seat ventilation, front 56
Selection list in instrument cluster 93
Selector lever 77
Selector lever position 77
Sensors, care 219
Sequential mode 78
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 201
Service requirements, dis‐ play 90
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 131
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 133
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 46
Settings, M Drive 127
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 96
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 59
Shift point indicator 99
Shoulder support 55
Side airbags 105
Side View 140
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 46
Sitting safely 53
Size 222
Ski bag 158
Slide/tilt glass roof 50
Smallest turning radius 222
Smoker's package 153
Snow chains 194
Socket 155
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 202
SOS button 210
Spare fuse 209
Speaker lighting 104 Specified engine oil
types 199
Speed, average 94
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 95
Speed limiter, display 92
Speed Limit Information 92
Speed warning 95
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 95
Stability control systems 127
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 98
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 70
Start/Stop button 68
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 69
Status control display, tires 109
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 131
Steering wheel, adjusting 62
Steering wheel heating 63
Steering wheel memory 59
Stopping the engine 69
Storage compartment, re‐ mote control 163
Storage compartments 160
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 160
Storage, tires 191
Storing the vehicle 219
Suitable engine oils 199
Summer tires, tread 189
Sun visor 153
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 87
Surround View 137
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 150
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14 Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 146
System states of dynamic driving 90
T
Tachometer 87
Tail and brake lights 206
Tail lights 206
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 206
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 222
Technology, BMW M 168
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 145
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 88
Temperature, engine oil 87
Terminal, starting aid 212
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 87
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 47
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 118
Through-loading system 156
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 94
Tire damage 189
Tire identification marks 187
Tire inflation pressure 186
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 111
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 108
Tires, changing 190
Tire sealant 191 Seite 231Everything from A to ZReference231
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