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Technical data

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Technical data

for instance due to the optional equipment

chosen, national-market version, or country-

specific measuring process. More specific val-

ues can be obtained in approval documents,

on the vehicle info label, or from an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Dimensions

General information

The dimensions can vary depending on the

model version, equipment version or country-

specific measurement procedure.

The technical data and specifications in the

Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.

Vehicle-specific data may deviate from this,

The height of the vehicle can also differ, e.g.,

due to tires and vehicle load.

Detailed technical data

BMW 5 Series Sedan

Dimensions

Width with mirrors

Width without mirrors

Height

in

84.9

2,156

74.8

1,900

59.6

1,515

199.2

5,060

117.9

2,995

40.7

mm

in

mm

in

mm

in

Length

mm

in

Wheelbase

mm

ft

Turning circle Ø

m

12.4

384

Technical data

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BMW 5 Series Sedan

Dimensions

Fuel tank, approx.

US gal

Liters

15.9

60

BMW 530i Sedan

Weight

Maximum permissible payload

lb

977

kg

lb

443

Maximum permissible total weight

Maximum permissible front axle load

Maximum permissible rear axle load

5,192

2,355

2,590

1,175

2,910

1,320

kg

lb

kg

lb

kg

BMW 530i xDrive Sedan

Weight

Maximum permissible payload

lb

990

kg

lb

449

Maximum permissible total weight

Maximum permissible front axle load

Maximum permissible rear axle load

5,324

2,415

2,679

1,215

2,910

1,320

kg

lb

kg

lb

kg

385

Technical data

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BMW 540i xDrive Sedan

Weight

Maximum permissible payload

lb

999

kg

lb

453

Maximum permissible total weight

Maximum permissible front axle load

Maximum permissible rear axle load

5,534

2,510

2,822

1,280

2,976

1,350

kg

lb

kg

lb

kg

386

Appendix

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Appendix

General information

Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve-

hicle are listed here.

Updates made after the

editorial deadline

The following chapters were updated in the

printed version of the Owner's Manual after

the editorial deadline for the Integrated Own-

er's Manual in the vehicle had closed:

▷

Operation: Driving: My Programs.

Operation: Safety: Lane Departure Warning

with active return: Warning function: Warn-

ing tone.

387

Everything from A to Z

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Everything from A to Z

Index

After run of fan, see Exhaust gas particulate

filter 311

0-9

Airbags 176

Airbags, warning light 178

Air circulation, see Recirculated-air mode 283

Air conditioning, climate 282

3D view 254

48-volt technology, see Mild Hybrid technol-

ogy 370

Air distribution, manual 281

A

Air drying, see air conditioning 282

Air flow, automatic climate control 281

Air outlets, see Ventilation 286

Air pressure, tires 324

Air quality 287

Air vent, see Ventilation 286

ABS, see Antilock Braking System 214

Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control 133

Acceleration sensor, see G-Meter 160

Accessories and parts 9

Accident Assistance, see BMW Accident Assis-

tance 372

Accident prevention, see Active Protection 211

Acoustic pedestrian protection 127

Activated carbon filter, see Interior filter 287

Activation points, panorama view 256

Activation word 55

Active Blind Spot Detection 195

Active Cruise Control, Distance Control, see

Speed control systems 221

Active Guard, see Collision warning sys-

tems 180

Active Park Distance Control 261

Active Protection 211

Active seat ventilation 285

Active Steering, integral 217

Adaptive lighting functions 170

Adaptive recuperation 316

Adaptive suspension 276

Adaptive Suspension Professional 276

Adding engine oil types 360

Additional camera view displays 250

Additives, engine oil types 360

Adjusting speed to route 245

Alarm, avoiding 95

Alarm system 94

Alcantara, care, see Fabric care 382

All-season tires, see Winter tires 333

All-season tires, tread 330

All-wheel drive, see BMW xDrive 217

Amazon Alexa Car Integration 59

Ambient light 172

Android Auto, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Antifreeze, see Washer fluid 362

Antilock Braking System 214

Anti-theft protection, lug bolt lock 350

Anti-trap mechanism, glass sunroof 101

Anti-trap mechanism, windows 97

Apple CarPlay, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Applications see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Applications, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Apps, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En-

tertainment, Communication 6

Aquaplaning 312

Advanced Real Time Traffic Information, see

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, Communication 6

Artificial engine noise, see Acoustic pedestrian

protection 127

Assistance, BMW 371

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Assistance with breakdown 371

Assistance with driving off on inclines, see

drive-off assistant 138

Assisted Driving Mode, lane keeping, see

Speed control systems 221

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, see Speed control

systems 221

Assisted View 159

Average consumption, see Trip data 158

B

Backrest curvature, see Lumbar support 109

Backrest, seats 106

Backrest tilt 108

Backrest width 109

Audio player, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Audio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En-

tertainment and Communication 6

Authorized service center, see BMW Accident

Assistance 372

Back-up Assistant 273

Bandages, see First-aid kit 371

Banner, see Pennant holder 314

Bar for tow-starting/towing 377

Battery, disposal 370

Battery, vehicle 368

Being towed, see Tow-starting and towing 376

Belts, see Seat belts 110

Authorized service center, see BMW Roadside

Assistance 372

AUTO H, see Automatic Hold 140

Automatic camera perspective 253

Automatic climate control 277

Automatic control, headlight 167

Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior mirror 117

Automatic deactivation, front-seat passenger

airbags 178

Automatic dimming, see Automatic High Beam

Assistant 165

Automatic headlight control 167

Automatic High Beam Assistant 165

Automatic Hold 140

Automatic Lane Change Assistant, Lane

Change Assistant, automatic 237

Automatic locking 93

Automatic Parking Assistant 263

Automatic Parking Assistant Professional 263

Automatic Parking Assistant, see Maneuver

Assistant 268

Automatic program, automatic climate con-

trol 279

Automatic time setting 160

Belt tension 110

Beverage holder, front 302

Beverage holder, rear 303

Blind spot collision warning 195

Blocking, power window, see Safety switch 99

Blower, see Air flow 281

Bluetooth audio, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Bluetooth connection, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

BMW Accident Assistance 372

BMW app, see Owner's Manual for Navigation,

Entertainment, Communication 6

BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment and Communication 6

BMW Curved Display 49

BMW Digital Key 88

BMW Drive Recorder 208

BMW Gesture Control 60

BMW IconicSounds 276

BMW ID 70

BMW iDrive 45

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant 55

BMW Live Cockpit Plus, see BMW Curved Dis-

play 49

BMW Live Cockpit Professional, see BMW

Curved Display 49

Automatic transmission, see Steptronic trans-

mission 130

Automatic unlocking 93

Automatic wiper system, see Rain sensor 173

Automating routines, BMW Intelligent Personal

Assistant 59

AUTO program, automatic climate control 279

Auto Start/Stop function 127

BMW maintenance system, see Maintenance

system 364

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BMW Natural Interaction, see BMW Gesture

Control 60

Care 379

Care, displays, screens 382

Care, Head-up display 382

Care, light-alloy wheels 382

Care, vehicle 380

Cargo 304

Cargo area 304

Cargo area, enlarging 307

Cargo area with emergency wheel, enlarg-

ing 306

BMW Operating System, see BMW iDrive 45

BMW Roadside Assistance 372

BMW SIM Reader, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

BMW Theater Screen, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

BMW xDrive 217

Boost Control function 134

Boost, see Boost Control 134

Boost, see Sport Boost function 134

Bottle holder, front, see Cup holder, front 302

Bottle holder, rear, see Cup holder, rear 303

Brake assistant 214

Brake disks, see Brake system 310

Brake pads, see Brake system 310

Brake system 310

Cargo straps, see Lashing eyes in the cargo

area 305

Car key, see Vehicle key 75

Carpet, care 383

Car seats, see Transporting children safely 121

Car wash 379

Car wash, automatic 379

Car wash view 255

Braking, information 313

Breakdown assistance 371

Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust gas sys-

tem 311

Break-in 310

Break-in procedures 310

CBS, see Condition Based Service 364

Cell phone, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment and Communication 6

Center armrest, front 302

Center console 34

Central display area, instrument cluster 157

Central Information Display (CID), see Control

display 49

Break recommendation, see Fatigue alert 212

Brightness, control display 50

Button, central locking system 91

Buttons on the steering wheel 32

Button, SOS, see Intelligent emergency

call 373

Button, Start/Stop 127

Bypassing, see Jump-starting 374

Central locking switch, see Central locking sys-

tem 91

Central locking system 91

Central screen, see Control display 49

Changes, technical, see For Your Own Safety 9

Change, wheels and tires 331

Changing parts 367

Changing wheels 349

Charging cradle 296

Charging smartphone, see Wireless charging

tray 296

Charging tray for smartphones, see Wireless

charging tray 296

Chassis number, see Vehicle identification

number 13

Check Control 146

C

Cable for tow-starting/towing 377

Calibration of the front seats 109

California Proposition 65 Warning 9

Call, gesture control 61

Camera cleaning 383

Camera, instrument cluster, see Driver Atten-

tion Camera 213

Camera lenses, care 383

Camera perspective, automatic 253

Camera perspective, semi-automatic 253

Camera, rearview camera 252

Cameras, see Vehicle sensors 36

Camera view aid lines 250

Checking the engine oil level, electronic 359

Checking the oil level, electronic 359

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Children, seating position 121

Children, transporting safely 121

Child restraint seats 121

Child restraint system LATCH 123

Child restraint systems, mounting 122

Child restraint systems, see Transporting chil-

dren safely 121

Child safety latch 126

Child safety locks 126

Child seat installation 122

Connected Music, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Connecting mobile devices to the vehicle 62

Connection, electrical devices, see Sockets 294

Consumption, see Trip data 158

Contactless operation of the trunk lid 85

Contacts, see Owner's Manual for Navigation,

Entertainment, Communication 6

Continued driving with a flat tire, see Tire Pres-

sure Monitor 339

Child seat, mounting 122

Child seats, see Transporting children

safely 121

Continued driving with flat tire, see Flat tire

monitor 346

Control display 49

Chrome-plated surfaces, care 382

Chrome surfaces, care 382

Cleaning, see Care 380

Controller 50

Control systems, driving stability 214

Convoy Assistant, Assisted Driving Mode Plus,

see Speed control systems 221

Coolant 361

Coolant level 362

Coolant temperature, see Engine tempera-

ture 156

Climate control 277

Closing with the Key Card 87

Closing with the smartphone, see BMW Digital

Key 88

Clothes hooks 303

Coasting 317

Coasting with idling engine 317

Coat hooks 303

Cooling, maximum 282

Cooling system 361

Cornering light 170

Collision warning systems 180

Comfort Access 81

Comfort entry 110

Corrosion, brake disks 314

Cosmetic mirror 294

Cross Traffic Warning 205

Comfort exit 110

Cruise Control, Cruise Control, see Speed con-

trol systems 221

Cruise Control, see Speed control systems 221

Cruising range 161

Cup holder, front 302

Cup holder, rear 303

Communication, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment and Communication 6

Compact wheel, see Emergency wheel 353

Comparison of entries, see Entry compari-

son 47

Compartments in the doors 302

Compressor 335

Concierge Service, see BMW Assist 371

Condensation water under the parked vehi-

cle 314

Condensation, windshield 284

Condition Based Service 364

ConnectedDrive, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment and Communication 6

ConnectedDrive services, see Owner's Manual

for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi-

cation 6

Current driving condition 162

Curved Display 49

Customer support 371

D

Damage, tires 330

Dashboard 32

Dashboard, see Instrument cluster 143

Dashcam, see BMW Drive Recorder 208

Data memory 11

Data protection, settings 69

Data, see Personal data, deleting 69

391

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Data, technical 384

Date 160

Drive-off support 216

Drive power reduced 154

Day, see Date 160

Driver activity, see Driver Attention Camera 213

Driver Assistance, parking, see Parking assis-

tance systems 247

Driver assistance systems 219

Driver Attention Camera 213

Drive-ready state, see Operating state of vehi-

cle 41

Daytime driving lights 170

Daytime running lights 170

Deep sleep mode 42

Defrosting, windshield 284

Deleting, personal data 69

Departure schedule, see Pre-ventilation 287

Departure time, pre-conditioning via Remote

Engine Start 290

Drive Recorder 208

Driver profiles 70

Departure time, pre-ventilation 288

Destination input 6

Diagnostic connection 365

Diagnostic socket 365

Driver profiles, welcome screen 70

Drive sound, see BMW IconicSounds 276

Driving 127

Driving Assistant, see Collision warning sys-

tems 180

Digital Key 88

Digital key, see BMW Digital Key 88

Dimmable interior mirror 117

Dimming exterior mirror 117

Direct access 48

Driving comfort 276

Driving condition, display 162

Driving dynamics, setting 215

Driving Experience Control, see My Modes 135

Driving notes 310

Direct access buttons 48

Direct dial buttons, see Shortcuts 48

Display and operating concept, see BMW

iDrive 45

Driving off, see Drive-off support 216

Driving stability control systems 214

Driving through flood 312

Display, iDrive 47

Driving through water 312

Displaying information on parking assistance,

see Assisted View 159

Display lighting, see Instrument lighting 170

Display panel, see Instrument cluster 143

Displays 143

Driving tips, see General driving notes 311

DSC, see Dynamic Stability Control 214

DTC, see Setting for increased driving dynam-

ics 215

Dynamic shock absorber, see Adaptive sus-

pension 276

Displays and icons 7

Displays for the vehicle, see Live Vehicle 144

Display speed limit, see Speed Limit Info 219

Disposal, coolant 362

Dynamic Stability Control 214

Dynamic Traction Control, see Setting for in-

creased driving dynamics 215

Disposal, vehicle battery 370

Distance Control, see Speed control sys-

tems 221

E

Distance to vehicle driving ahead, see Speed

control systems 221

Distance Warning, see Park Distance Con-

trol 258

Door handle lighting, see Welcome lights 169

Door opening angle 257

Drive mode, see My Modes 135

Drive-off assistant 138

Efficiency Coach, Efficient mode 318

Efficient drive mode 318

Efficient Mode 318

Efficient Mode, see My Modes 135

Efficient rolling, see Current driving condi-

tion 162

Electromechanical parking brake 138

Electronic oil measurement 359

Drive-off monitoring 262

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Everything from A to Z

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Electronic stability program, see Dynamic Sta-

bility Control 214

Exchange, wheels and tires 331

Exhaust emissions 365

Emergency brake, see Emergency Stop Assis-

tant 204

Emergency braking, see PostCrash iBrake 211

Emergency call 373

Exhaust gas particulate filter 311

Exhaust gas system 311

Exhaust, see Exhaust gas system 311

Exit Warning 190

Emergency cargo area release 87

Emergency release, fuel filler flap 323

Emergency release, transmission lock 132

Emergency Stop Assistant 204

Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 87

Emergency wheel 353

Emissions, see Exhaust emissions 365

Energy savings, see Gear shift indicator 154

Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 127

Engine compartment 354

Exterior lighting, locked vehicle 169

Exterior mirror 116

Exterior mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor 117

Exterior mirror cameras, see Vehicle sen-

sors 36

External start, see Jump-starting 374

Eye for towing 377

Eyes, see Lashing eyes in the cargo area 305

F

Engine coolant 361

Engine idling when driving, see Coasting 317

Engine noise, artificial, see Acoustic pedestrian

protection 127

Engine oil filler neck 360

Engine oil, refilling 360

Factory settings, see Vehicle data, resetting 69

Failure message, see Check Control 146

Fan after run, see Exhaust gas particulate fil-

ter 311

Fastening seat belts, see Seat belts 110

Fatigue Alert 212

Engine oil types to add 360

Engine sound, see BMW IconicSounds 276

Engine start, see Drive-ready state 43

Engine start, see Jump-starting 374

Engine stopping, see Drive-ready state 43

Engine temperature 156

Fatigue Alert, see Driver Attention Camera 213

Fatigue warner, see Fatigue Alert 212

Fault indicators, see Check Control 146

Filler neck for engine oil 360

Filter, see Interior filter 287

Entering a destination, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Entering an address, navigation, see Owner's

Manual for Navigation, Entertainment and

Communication 6

Entertainment, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment and Communication 6

Entertainment, selection list in the instrument

cluster 153

Fine wood parts, care 382

First-aid kit 371

Flag, see Pennant holder 314

Flat tire, changing wheels 349

Flat tire, continued driving, see Flat tire moni-

tor 346

Flat tire, continued driving, see Tire Pressure

Monitor 339

Flat tire message, see Flat tire monitor 347

Flat tire message, see Tire Pressure Moni-

tor 342

Entry assistance, exit assistance 110

Entry comparison 47

Error indicators, see Check Control 146

eSIM telephony, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

ESP, see Dynamic Stability Control 214

Evasion Assistant, see Forward Collision Miti-

gation 181

Flat tire monitor 346

Flat tire, repairing 334

Flat tire, see Flat tire monitor 346

Flat tire, see Tire Pressure Monitor 339

Flat tire warning light, see Flat tire monitor 347

Flat tire warning light, see Tire Pressure Moni-

tor 342

Event Data Recorder EDR 13

393

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Floor carpet, care 383

Floor mats, care 383

Fold-away position, wiper 175

Fold-out position 175

Glass sunroof, initializing the glass sunroof

and sun protection 102

Glass sunroof, initializing the sun protec-

tion 104

Foot brake 313

Glass sunroof, sliding 99

Glove compartment 301

G-Meter 160

GPS navigation, navigation, see Owner's

Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Com-

munication 6

Forward Collision Mitigation 181

Forward Collision Warning, see Forward Colli-

sion Mitigation 181

For Your Own Safety 9

Front airbags 176

Front camera, see Vehicle sensors 36

Front lights, replacing, see Lights and

bulbs 367

Front passenger's side exterior mirror, tilting

down, see Automatic Curb Monitor 117

Front passenger airbags, automatic deactiva-

tion 178

Front radar sensor, see Vehicle sensors 36

Front-seat passenger airbag, indicator

light 179

Front seats 106

Fuel 357

Fuel filler cap 322

Fuel filler flap 322

Guest profile, see BMW ID 70

H

Handbrake, see Parking brake 138

Hand-held transmitter, alternating code 293

Hands-free device, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Hands-free system 6

Hazard warning system 371

Head airbag 176

Headlight control, automatic 167

Headlight flasher 164

Headlight glass 368

Headlights, care 380

Headlights, replacing, see Lights and

bulbs 367

Headlights, turning up, dimming, see Auto-

matic High Beam Assistant 165

Headliner 35

Head restraints and seats 106

Head restraints, front 113

Fuel gauge 161

Fuel quality 357

Fuel recommendation 357

Fuses 370

G

Garage door opener, see Integrated Universal

Remote Control 292

Head restraints, rear 114

Gasoline 357

Gasoline particulate filter, see Exhaust gas

particulate filter 311

Gasoline particulate filter, see Exhaust particu-

late filter 311

Gasoline quality 358

Head-up display 145

Head-up display, care 382

Head-up display, store position, see Memory

function 118

Heated steering wheel 285

Heavy cargo, stowing 305

Gear change, Steptronic transmission 130

Gear position, see Steptronic transmission 130

General driving notes 311

High-beam headlights 164

Higher speed range 311

Highway Assistant, Assisted Driving Mode

Plus, see Speed control systems 221

Hill Ascent Control, see drive-off assistant 138

Hills 313

Gesture Control 60

Gestures, see BMW Gesture Control 60

Glare shield, see Sun visor 294

Glass sunroof, fixed 102

Hill-start assist, see drive-off assistant 138

394

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HomeLink, see Integrated Universal Remote

Control 292

Homepage, see Internet 7

Hood 354

Intended use 9

Interior camera 298

Interior equipment 292

Interior filter 287

Horn 32

Interior lights 171

Interior lights, locked vehicle 169

Interior mirror 117

Interior mirror, automatic dimming feature 117

Interior motion sensor 95

Hotel function, see Valet parking mode 92

Hot exhaust gas system 311

Hotline, see Customer support 371

Hour, see Time 160

Internet page 7

Intersection Collision Warning, see Forward

Collision Mitigation 181

I

Interval indicator, see Service notifications 163

iBrake PostCrash 211

Ice warning, see Outside temperature 156

IconicSounds 276

Icons and displays 7

J

Identification marks, tires 328

Identification number, see Vehicle identification

number 13

Idle state, see Operating state of vehicle 41

iDrive 45

Jacking points 351

Jacking points for the vehicle jack 351

Journey data 158

Joystick, Steptronic transmission 130

Jump-starting 374

Inclination 108

Indicator light, front-seat passenger airbag 179

Indicator lights 147

Jump-starting terminals 375

Jump-start terminals 375

Individual air distribution 281

Individual settings, see BMW ID 70

Inductive charging, smartphone, see Wireless

charging tray 296

Information 6

Information on Driver Assistance, displaying,

see Assisted View 159

Information window, control display 48

Initialization, see flat tire monitor 347

Input, iDrive 47

Installation of child restraint systems 122

Instrument cluster 143

K

Key Card 87

Keyless Go, see Comfort Access 81

Key, mechanical 76

Key, see Vehicle key 75

Kickdown, Steptronic transmission 130

Knee airbag 177

L

Labeling 328

Lane boundary 192

Instrument lighting 170

Instrument panel, see Instrument cluster 143

Integral Active Steering 217

Integrated key 76

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 6

Integrated Universal Remote Control 292

Intelligent emergency call 373

Intelligent Personal Assistant 55

Intelligent Safety, see Collision warning sys-

tems 180

Lane Change Assistant 235

Lane change with active destination guid-

ance 238

Lane departure warning 192

Lane Keeping Assistant with active side col-

lision protection, see Side Collision Warn-

ing 198

Lane keeping, Assisted Driving Mode, see

Speed control systems 221

395

Everything from A to Z

REFERENCE

Lane lines, additional camera view dis-

plays 250

Lane threshold, warning 192

Language, setting 57

Luggage rack, refer to Roof bars 315

Luggage straps 305

Lumbar support 109

Lashing eyes in the cargo area 305

LATCH child restraint system 123

Lateral Parking Aid 253

Launch Control 133

Leather care 381

LED headlights, changing, see Lights and

bulbs 367

M

Maintenance 364

Maintenance recommendation, see Condition

Based Service 364

Maintenance system 364

Make-up mirror 294

Letters and numbers, entering 47

Light-alloy wheels, care 382

Light carpet, see Welcome Light Carpet 169

Light in exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot

Detection 195

Light in exterior mirror, see Cross Traffic Warn-

ing 205

Lighting 166

Lighting, speakers 172

Light replacement, see Lights and bulbs 367

Lights 164

Lights and bulbs 367

Lights, care 380

Light switch 166

List, instrument cluster, see Selection lists 153

Live Cockpit Plus, see BMW Curved Display 49

Live Cockpit Professional, see BMW Curved

Display 49

Live Vehicle 144

Load 305

Loading 304

Loading the cargo area, see Cargo 304

Local time, see Time 160

Locking, see Opening and Closing 75

Locking, settings 92

Locking the cargo area, see Valet parking

mode 92

Locking the rear automatic climate control 279

Lock, lug bolts 350

Long stationary periods, see Deep sleep

mode 42

Loop, see Towing eye 377

Low-beam headlights 168

Lower back support, see Lumbar support 109

Lug bolt lock 350

Malfunction, vehicle key 79

Maneuver Assistant 268

Manually unlocking doors, see Integrated

key 76

Manual mode, transmission 132

Map, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En-

tertainment, Communication 6

Map update, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Marking, run-flat tire 333

Matte paintwork 381

Matt paint, care 381

Maximum cooling 282

Maximum speed, display, see Speed Limit

Info 219

Maximum speed, winter tires 332

Medical supplies, see First-aid kit 371

Memory function 118

Messages, see Check Control 146

Messages, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Meters, see Instrument cluster 143

Microfilter, see Interior filter 287

Mild Hybrid technology 370

Minimum tread depth, tires 330

Minute, see Time 160

Mobile communications in the vehicle 312

Mobile devices, connecting 62

Mobile phone, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment and Communication 6

Mobile Service, see BMW Accident Assis-

tance 372

Mobile Service, see BMW Roadside Assis-

tance 372

Mobility system, see Tire repair set 334

396

Everything from A to Z

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MODE button, see Speed control systems 221

Modifications, technical, see For Your Own

Safety 9

Moisture in headlight, see Headlight glass 368

Monitor, see Control display 49

On-board computer, see Trip data 158

On-board diagnosis 365

Onboard toolkit 367

On-call service, see BMW Accident Assis-

tance 372

Mounting of child restraint systems 122

MP3 player, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Mug holder, front, see Cup holder, front 302

Mug holder, rear, see Cup holder, rear 303

Multifunction hook 305

Multi-function steering wheel 32

Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 32

My BMW app, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

My Modes 135

On-call service, see BMW Roadside Assis-

tance 372

One-touch signaling 164

Opening and closing 75

Opening and closing the cargo area 83

Opening and closing the trunk lid 83

Opening with the Key Card 87

Opening with the smartphone, see BMW Digi-

tal Key 88

Operating fluids 357

Operating principle, see BMW iDrive 45

Operating state of vehicle 41

Operating system, see BMW iDrive 45

Operating temperature, see Engine tempera-

ture 156

My Programs 137

N

Operation via voice 55

Optional equipment, see Vehicle equipment 8

Outside temperature 156

Overheating of the engine, see Engine temper-

ature 156

Overwintering, see Long-term vehicle stor-

age 365

Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints,

front 113

Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints,

rear 114

Neutral cleaner, see Light-alloy wheels,

care 382

Notifications, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

No Turn on Red function 203

Nylon rope for tow-starting/towing 377

Owner's Manual via voice operation, BMW In-

telligent Personal Assistant 57

P

O

Paint, vehicle care 381

Paintwork 381

Panic alarm, see Panic mode 95

Panic mode 95

OBD, see On-board diagnosis 365

Obstacle marking, additional camera view dis-

plays 250

Octane number, see Gasoline quality 358

Odometer, see Trip data 158

OFF indicator, see Standby and drive-ready

state 156

Oil filler neck 360

Oil, refilling 360

Oil service interval, see Service notifica-

tions 163

Oil types to add, engine 360

Old battery 370

Panorama View 255

Panorama View, see Panorama View 255

Panoramic display, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Panoramic glass sunroof, fixed 102

Panoramic glass sunroof, sliding 99

Park Distance Control 258

Parking aid lines, additional camera view dis-

plays 250

Parking assistance systems 247

397

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Parking assistant 263

Parking Assistant Plus, see Parking assistance

systems 247

Parking Assistant Professional, see Parking

assistance systems 247

Parking Assistant, see Park Distance Con-

trol 258

Power failure 369

Power interruption 369

Power Meter, see Power Display 154

Power windows 96

Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine

Start 288

PreCrash functions, see Active Protection 211

Pressure monitor, tire, see Tire Pressure Moni-

tor 339

Parking Assistant, see Parking assistance sys-

tems 247

Parking brake 138

Parking brake function, see Active Park Dis-

tance Control 261

Pressure, tires 324

Pressure warning, see Flat tire monitor 346

Pressure warning, see Tire Pressure Moni-

tor 339

Parking lights 168

Parking view, gesture control 61

Parking with Automatic Hold 140

Particulate filter, see Exhaust gas particulate

filter 311

Parts and accessories 9

Pathway lighting 169

Pathway lighting, turning on 169

Payload 305

PDC, see Park Distance Control 258

Pedestrian protection, acoustic 127

Pedestrian Warning, see Forward Collision Mit-

igation 181

Pretensioning, seat belt 110

Pre-ventilation 287

Prevention of rear-end collision, see Rear-end

collision preparation 199

Primary user, see BMW ID 71

Protective function, glass sunroof, see Anti-

trap mechanism 101

Protective function, windows, see Anti-trap

mechanism 97

Push-and-turn reel, see Controller 50

R

Pennant 314

Pennant holder 314

Performance display, see Sport displays 162

Personal Assistant 55

Racing track 314

Radar sensors, see Vehicle sensors 36

Radiator fan, see Exhaust gas particulate fil-

ter 311

Personal data, deleting 69

Personal eSIM, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Personal hotspot, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Personal Mode, see My Modes 135

Personal profile, see BMW ID 70

Personal settings 69

Physical units, see Setting units of measure-

ment 161

Plastic parts, care 382

Pollutant emissions, see Exhaust emis-

sions 365

Pop-up 48

Radiator fluid 361

Radio information, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Radio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En-

tertainment and Communication 6

Radio stations, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Rain sensor 173

Rain sensor mode 173

READY indicator, see Standby and drive-ready

state 156

Rear automatic climate control 277

Rear-end collision preparation 199

Rear lights, replacing, see Lights and

bulbs 367

Possible gestures, gesture control 61

PostCrash iBrake 211

Power Display, instrument cluster 154

Rear seat backrests, folding down 307

398

Everything from A to Z

REFERENCE

Rear Seat View Program, see My Pro-

grams 137

Rearview camera 252

Roadside Assistance, see BMW Roadside As-

sistance 372

Roadside parking lights 168

Rearview camera, see Vehicle sensors 36

Rear-view mirror, exterior 116

Rear-view mirror, interior 117

Rear-wheel steering, see Integral Active Steer-

ing 217

Rear window defroster 284

Recirculated-air mode 283

Recirculating air filter, see Interior filter 287

Recommended tire brands 332

Recuperation, adaptive 316

Reduced drive power 154

Roller sunblind, rear window 98

Roller sunblinds, rear side windows 98

Rolling code hand-held transmitter 293

Rolling to a stop with engine decoupled, see

Coasting 317

RON, see gasoline quality 358

Roof bars 315

Roofliner 35

Roof luggage rack, refer to Roof bars 315

Rope for tow-starting/towing 377

Route and Intersection Assistant, see Adjust-

ing speed to route 245

Refueling 322

Release fuel filler flap, manual 323

Remote 3D View 257

Remote control, see Remote Control Park-

ing 272

Remote control, see Vehicle key 75

Remote control, universal 292

Remote Engine Start, see Pre-condition-

ing 288

Route, navigation, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

RSC, see Runflat tires 333

Rubber components, care 382

Runflat tires 333

Runflat tires, see Runflat tires 333

S

Remote parking 272

Remote services, see Owner's Manual for Nav-

igation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Remote Software Upgrade 65

Renewal, wheels and tires 331

Replacement, wheels and tires 331

Replacing bulbs, see Lights and bulbs 367

Replacing light diodes, see Lights and

bulbs 367

Safe braking 313

Safe Exit, see Exit warning 190

Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key 88

Safety and warning, see Collision warning sys-

tems 180

Safety locks, doors, and windows 126

Safety package, see Active Protection 211

Safety switch, windows 99

Safety systems, see Airbags 176

Safety systems, see Collision warning sys-

tems 180

Satellite radio, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Saved stations, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Screen, see BMW Curved Display 49

Screen, see Control display 49

Sealant, see Tire repair set 334

Seamless mode change, see Remote Control

Parking 272

Replacing parts 367

Replacing the battery, vehicle key 76

Reporting safety malfunctions 14

Reserve warning, see Range 161

Reservoir, washer fluid 362

Resetting, vehicle data 69

Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor 341

Reset, vehicle settings 69

Restricted Driving, see BMW Digital Key 88

Retreaded tires 332

Reversing Assistant 273

Reversing Assistant Professional 273

Risk of collision when exiting 190

Seat belt reminder, see Seat belt warning 112

Seat belts 110

399

Everything from A to Z

REFERENCE

Seat belts, care 383

Seat belt warning 112

Seat calibration 109

Smartphone, using via voice control 59

Snapshot camera, see Interior camera 298

Snow chains 338

Seat heating 284

Sockets, electrical devices 294

Software Update, see Remote Software Up-

grade 65

Software Upgrade, see Remote Software Up-

grade 65

Soot particulate filter, see Exhaust gas particu-

late filter 311

SOS button, see Intelligent emergency call 373

Sound settings, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Sound system, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Spare tire, see Emergency wheel 353

Speaker lighting 172

Seating position for children 121

Seats and head restraints 106

Seats, front 106

Seat ventilation, active 285

Securing, cargo 305

Securing vehicle to prevent rolling away, see

Parking brake 138

Selection list on the instrument cluster 153

Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 130

Semi-automatic camera perspective 253

Sensors, care 383

Service and warranty 10

Service notifications 163

Service notifications, see Condition Based

Service 364

Servotronic 217

Speed control systems 221

Speed Limit Assist 243

Speed Limit Assistant 243

SET button, see Speed control systems 221

Setting driving dynamics, see My Modes 135

Setting the time, see Time 160

Setting units of measurement 161

Shift lights 157

Shift paddles on the steering wheel 132

Shift point display 154

Speed limit device, speed limiter, see Speed

control systems 221

Speed limit, display, see Speed Limit Info 219

Speed limiter, manual, see Speed control sys-

tems 221

Speed Limit Info 219

Speed warning 219

Shift point indicator, tachometer 157

Shift recommendation for fuel-efficient driving,

see Shift point display 154

Shortcuts, iDrive 48

Side airbag 176

Side Collision Warning 198

Side protection, see Automatic camera per-

spective 253

Side view 254

Signaling, horn 32

Signals when unlocking, see Confirmation sig-

nals 93

SIM Reader, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Sitting safely 106

Slipperiness, see Outside temperature 156

Slippery road, see Outside temperature 156

Smartphone, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment and Communication 6

Sport Boost function 134

Sport displays 162

Sport Mode, see My Modes 135

SPORT PLUS setting, see Setting for in-

creased driving dynamics 215

Sport program, transmission 130

Sport steering, variable 217

Stability control systems 214

Standard equipment, see Vehicle equipment 8

Standby state, see Operating state of vehi-

cle 41

Start/stop, automatic function 127

Start/Stop button, driving 127

Starting aid terminals 375

Starting, see Drive-ready state 43

Starting the engine, see Drive-ready state 43

Starting the engine with the Key Card 87

Starting vehicle 127

Start Stop button 127

400

Everything from A to Z

REFERENCE

Stationary periods, see Deep sleep mode 42

Stations, see Owner's Manual for Navigation,

Entertainment, Communication 6

Status control display, tires 341

Status information, iDrive 46

Status of Owner's Manual 8

Technical changes, see For Your Own Safety 9

Technical data 384

Telephone, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment and Communication 6

Telephone, selection list in the instrument

cluster 153

Teleservices, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Temperature, automatic climate control 280

Temperature display, see outside tempera-

ture 156

Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 94

Thigh support 109

Status, vehicle 161

Steering column adjustment 118

Steering, see Integral Active Steering 217

Steering support, see Servotronic 217

Steering wheel, adjusting 118

Steering wheel, buttons 32

Steering wheel heating 285

Steptronic Sport transmission, see Steptronic

transmission 130

Steptronic transmission 130

Stopping the engine, see Drive-ready state 43

Storage compartment, cargo area 306

Storage compartment, center console 302

Storage compartments 301

Tilt alarm sensor 95

Tilt, backrest 108

Tilting down, front passenger's side exterior

mirror, see Automatic Curb Monitor 117

Time 160

Time of day, see Time 160

Time setting, automatic 160

Time zone 160

Storage, tires 333

Store Mirror position, see Memory function 118

Store seat position, see Memory function 118

Store steering wheel position, see Memory

function 118

Storing the vehicle 365

Stowage, cargo 305

Tire brands, recommendation 332

Tire change 331

Tire damage 330

Tire identification marks 328

Tire inflation pressure 324

Tire marking 328

Straps for cargo, see Lashing eyes in the cargo

area 305

Summer tires, tread 330

Tire pressure 324

Tire Pressure Monitor 339

Tire pressure monitoring, see Flat tire moni-

tor 346

Sun visor 294

Supplementary Owner's Handbooks 7

Supplementary Owner's Manuals 7

Suspension 276

Suspension, see Adaptive Suspension Profes-

sional 276

Tire Pressure Monitor, reset 341

Tire pressure, tires 324

Tire pressure warning, see Flat tire moni-

tor 346

Tire repair set 334

Switches, see Dashboard 32

SYNC program, automatic climate control 283

System language, setting, see Language, set-

ting 57

Tires and wheels 324

Tire sealant, see Tire repair set 334

Tire settings 340

Tires, run-flat 333

Tire tread 330

Title, gesture control 61

Tools 367

T

Torque display, see Sport displays 162

Touchpad, Controller 52

Tow bar 377

Tachometer 155

Tail lights, replacing, see Lights and bulbs 367

Taking the vehicle out of service 365

401

Everything from A to Z

REFERENCE

Towing 376

Towing eye 377

Tow rope 377

Tow-starting 376

Traction control system, see Dynamic Stability

Control 214

Upper retaining strap, top tether 124

USB audio, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

USB port, position in vehicle 295

Used battery, disposing of 370

Use, intended 9

Traffic bulletins, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Traffic Jam Assistant, Assisted Driving Mode

Plus, see Speed control systems 221

Traffic Light And Sign Warning 200

Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 130

Transporting children safely 121

Travel & Comfort System 296

Tread, tires 330

User, see BMW ID 70

Using menus, see BMW iDrive 45

V

Valet parking mode 92

Vanity mirror 294

Variable sport steering 217

Variable steering, see Integral Active Steer-

ing 217

Trip data 158

Trip odometer, see Trip data 158

Trunk lid, contactless operation 85

Trunk lid, emergency unlocking 87

Trunk, see Cargo area 304

Turn indicators, see Turn signals 164

Turning circle lines, additional camera view

displays 250

Turning display, see No Turn on Red func-

tion 203

Turn signal, indicator light 151

Turn signal, replacing bulbs, see Lights and

bulbs 367

Vehicle battery 368

Vehicle breakdown, see Breakdown assis-

tance 371

Vehicle care 380

Vehicle care products 380

Vehicle data, resetting 69

Vehicle equipment 8

Vehicle identification number 13

Vehicle issues 371

Vehicle key 75

Vehicle key, additional 75

Vehicle key, loss 76

Vehicle paint, care 381

Vehicle paintwork 381

Vehicle rolling away, see Parking brake 138

Vehicle sensors 36

Turn signals 164

Turn Warning, see Forward Collision Mitiga-

tion 181

U

Vehicle starting 127

Vehicle status 161

Ultrasonic sensors, see Vehicle sensors 36

Unintended alarm, see Unintentional alarm,

avoiding 95

Unintentional alarm, avoiding 95

Units, see Setting units of measurement 161

Universal remote control 292

Vehicle storage 365

Ventilation 286

Ventilation, see Pre-ventilation 287

Venting, see Ventilation 286

Version Software, see Remote Software Up-

grade 65

Unlocking, see Opening and Closing 75

Unlocking, settings 92

Unlocking the transmission lock, electronic 132

Updates made after the editorial deadline 8

Upgrade, see Remote Software Upgrade 65

Upholstery material care 381

Video recording, see BMW Drive Recorder 208

Video, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En-

tertainment and Communication 6

VIN, see Vehicle identification number 13

Vitalize Program, see My Programs 137

Voice activation system 55

402

Everything from A to Z

REFERENCE

Voice control 55

Voice control, see BMW Intelligent Personal

Assistant 55

Wi-Fi connection, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Wind deflector, defrosting 284

Wind deflector, removing condensation 284

Window, defrosting 284

Windows, powered 96

Windshield cleaning system, see Wiper sys-

tem 173

Voice recognition 55

Volume, gesture control 61

Volume, see Owner's Manual for Navigation,

Entertainment, Communication 6

Windshield, defrosting 284

W

Windshield, removing condensation 284

Windshield washer fluid, see Washer fluid 362

Windshield wipers, see Wiper system 173

Winter storage, see Long-term vehicle stor-

age 365

Winter tires 333

Winter tires, tread 330

Wake word 55

Warning for crossing traffic 205

Warning function for incorrect driving direction,

see Wrong Way Warning 202

Warning function for oncoming traffic, see For-

ward Collision Mitigation 181

Warning function, rear-end collision 199

Warning light in exterior mirror, see Active

Blind Spot Detection 195

Warning light in exterior mirror, see Cross Traf-

fic Warning 205

Warning lights 147

Warning messages, see Check Control 146

Warning systems for collision hazards 180

Warning triangle 371

Warning when exiting 190

Warning when opening doors, see Exit Warn-

ing 190

Wiper blades, replacing 367

Wiper fluid, see Washer fluid 362

Wiper, fold-away position 175

Wipers, see Wiper system 173

Wiper system 173

Wireless charging, smartphone, see Wireless

charging tray 296

Wireless charging tray for smartphones 296

Wood parts, care 382

Wordmatch principle, see Entry comparison 47

Wrong Way Warning 202

X

Warranty 9

Warranty Booklet, see Warranty 9

Washer fluid 362

xDrive 217

Washing the vehicle 379

Washing, vehicle 379

Water on road 312

Y

Water, see Condensation water under the

parked vehicle 314

Yield warning 200

Website, see Internet 7

Welcome Light Carpet, see Welcome light 169

Welcome lights 169

Welcome screen, driver profiles 70

Wheel change 349

Wheels and tires 324

Wheels and tires, exchange 331

Widgets, iDrive 46

Widgets, instrument cluster, see Central dis-

play area 157

403

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