BMW 5 Series: Adjusting
General information
Depending on the package and country version, various settings are available for the vehicle key functions.
These settings are stored for the driver profile currently used.
Unlocking
Doors
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Doors/Key".
4. .png)
"Driver's door" or
.png)
"All doors".
5. Select the desired setting:
- "Driver's door only" Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks the entire vehicle.
- "All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Trunk lid
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country version, this setting may not be offered.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Doors/Key".
4. .png)
"Tailgate" or
.png)
"Tailgate and
door(s)".
5. Select the desired setting:
- "Tailgate"
The trunk lid is opened. - "Tailgate and door(s)" The trunk lid is opened and the doors are unlocked.
Adjusting the last seat, mirror, and steering wheel position
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Driver profiles".
3. Select driver profile.
.png)
The setting can be made for the
driver
profile marked with this symbol.
4. "Last seat position automatic"
When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's seat and exterior mirrors resume their last set positions.
When the drive-ready state is switched on, the steering wheel is moved to its last set position.
The most recent position is independent of the positions saved via the seat memory.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Doors/Key".
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirmation signals:
- "Flash for lock/unlock" Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, locking by one.
- With alarm system:
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock" Unlocking is signaled by two honks of the horn, locking by one.
Automatic locking
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Doors/Key".
4. Select the desired setting:
- "Lock automatically" The vehicle locks automatically after a while if no door is opened after unlocking.
- "Lock after starting to drive" The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off.
Automatic unlocking
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Doors/Key".
4. "Unlock at end of trip".
After drive-ready state is switched off by pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked vehicle is automatically unlocked.
Folding mirrors automatically
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Doors/Key".
4. "Fold mirrors in when locked".
The exterior mirrors are automatically folded in during locking.
Establishing idle state after opening the front doors
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Doors/Key".
4. "Turn off after door opening".
Opening the front doors establishes the idle state.
READ NEXT:
Alarm system
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
Movements in the car's interior.
Changes in the
Power windows
Safety information
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property. Make sure that
the area of movement of the windows
Rear window roller
sunblind
Safety information
NOTICE
When operating the roller sunblind, objects
stored on the shelf may damage the roller sunblind.
There is a risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement o
SEE MORE:
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do not use abrasive cleaning
agents or steam jets
above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can
destroy the prote
Overview
Button on the steering wheel
Steering and traffic jam
assistant on/
off
Radar sensors
The radar sensors are located in the bumpers.
Front center bumper.
Front side bumper.
Rear bumper.
Always keep the bumper in the area of the radar
sensors clean and unobstructed.
Camera
The camera is installe
