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This chapter is intended to provide you with
information that will give you complete control of
your vehicle.
All features
and accessories
that are
useful for driving and your safety, comfort and
convenience are described here.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 879 - 09 11 490
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Maintenance and Repairs
6
Vehicle Equipment
6
For Your Own Safety
6
Additional Sources of Information
6
Notes
7
Reporting Safety Defects
8
At a Glance
11
At a Glance Cockpit
12
Cockpit
12
All Around the Center Console
14
Control Display
16
Idrive
17
Options Menu
18
General Information
20
Voice Activation System
22
Voice Activation System
23
Integrated Owner's Manual in the Vehicle
25
Controls
29
Controls
30
Opening and Closing
30
Central Locking System
33
Using the Remote Control
34
Courtesy Lamps
35
Unlocking and Opening
37
Automatic Locking
37
Locking and Unlocking
37
Locking the Vehicle
38
Manual Operation
39
The Concept
40
Emergency Unlocking
40
Alarm System
42
Switching off the Alarm
42
Interior Motion Sensor
43
Power Windows
43
Roller Sun Blinds
44
Sitting Safely
47
Adjusting
47
Lumbar Support
49
Active Seat
49
Switching off
50
Safety Belts
51
Active Head Restraint
52
Front Passenger Seat
52
Front Head Restraints
52
Head Restraints
53
Rear Head Restraints
53
Adjusting the Height
54
Safety Mode
55
Automatic Dimming Feature
56
Interior Rearview Mirror
56
Steering Wheel
57
Transporting Children Safely
58
Driving
62
Automatic Mode
64
Starting the Engine
65
Parking Brake
66
Automatic Transmission
67
While Driving
67
For Your Safety
67
Headlamp Flasher
69
Rain Sensor
70
Washer Fluid
71
Automatic Transmission with
72
Transmission Positions
72
Instrument Cluster
75
Displays
75
Check Control
78
Text Messages
79
Fuel Gauge
80
Engine Oil Temperature
80
Coolant Temperature
81
Odometer and Trip Odometer
81
Service Requirements
82
Current Fuel Consumption
82
Gear Shift Indicator
83
Average Fuel Consumption
84
Information at a Glance
84
Trip Computer
85
Headlamp Control
89
Lamps
89
Roadside Parking Lamps
91
Headlamp Range Control
91
Adaptive Light Control
91
Fog Lamps
93
Knee Airbag
94
Side Airbags
94
Front Airbags
94
Head Airbags
94
Safety
94
Deactivation System
96
Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm
97
Resetting the System
98
Lane Departure Warning
102
Brake Force Display
105
Radar Sensors
105
Antilock Brake System Abs
107
Driving Stability Control Systems
107
Hdc Hill Descent Control
109
Dynamic Drive
110
Using Snow Chains
111
Driving Comfort
114
Driving Comfort
115
Swerving Vehicles
118
Radar Sensor
119
Functional Limitations
121
Cruise Control
121
Pdc Park Distance Control
123
Indicator Lamp
123
Top View
128
Side View
130
Parking Assistant
131
System Status
132
Head-Up Display
137
Adjusting the Height
138
Climate Control
139
Climate Control
140
Maximum Cooling
141
Rear Window Defroster
141
All Program
141
Residual Heat
141
Interior Equipment
146
Interior Equipment
147
Connecting Electrical Devices
149
Ski Bag
151
Glove Compartment
153
Storage Compartments
153
Folding down
155
Clothes Hooks
156
Lashing Eyes
157
Driving Tips
159
Things to Remember When Driving
160
Driving in Wet Conditions
162
Loading
163
Saving Fuel
166
Saving Fuel
167
Navigation
171
Navigation
172
Address Book
174
Last Destinations
175
Selecting the Destination
177
Destination Guidance
180
Lane Information
181
What to Do if
187
Entertainment
189
Tone
190
Radio
192
Additional Information
194
Selecting a Category
196
Starting Playback
200
CD/Multimedia
200
DVD Changer
204
Controls and Displays
205
Music Collection
207
Music Search
209
Random Playback
210
External Devices
212
Usb Audio Interface
214
Bluetooth Audio
216
Disconnecting the Audio Connection
218
Software Update
219
Rear Entertainment
221
Rear Entertainment
222
Bmw Assist
224
Vehicle Information
224
Connecting an External Device
225
Adjusting the Volume
226
Communication
229
Telephone
230
Incoming Call
234
Accepting a Call
234
Phone Book
236
Mobile Phone
238
Deleting an Entry
240
Office
242
Displaying Messages
245
Deleting Contacts
245
Displaying E-Mail Contacts
247
Reading out Loud
250
Contacts
251
Connecteddrive
253
Customer Relations
256
Mobility
261
Refueling
262
Fuel
264
Safety Information
265
Tire Inflation Pressure
265
Wheels and Tires
265
Wheels and Tires
266
Tire Identification Number
276
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
276
Tire Identification Marks
276
Tire Size
276
Tire Tread
277
Summer Tires
277
Tire Damage
278
Changing Wheels and Tires
278
Wheel and Tire Combination
278
New Tires
279
Winter Tires
279
Snow Chains
280
Engine Compartment
282
Engine Oil
284
Oil Change
286
Coolant Level
286
Bmw Maintenance System
288
Condition Based Service Cbs
288
Maintenance
288
Replacing Components
290
Front Fog Lamps
294
License Plate Lamps
295
Vehicle Battery
296
Battery Replacement
296
Changing Wheels
296
Charging the Battery
296
Hazard Warning Flashers
298
Breakdown Assistance
298
Breakdown Assistance
299
Manual Transmission
301
Tow Truck
301
Tow Bar
302
Care
304
Reference
309
Technical Data
310
Short Commands of the Voice Activation
314
Short Commands of the Voice Activation
315
Weather Band
319
Satellite Radio
319
Everything from a to Z
324
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Brand
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Model
5 series sedan
Category
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Language
English
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