BMW 5 Series: General information, Safety information
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the vehicle is delivered with two vehicle keys or one vehicle key and the BMW display key.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery.
Depending on the equipment and country version, various settings can be configured for the button functions.
A personal driver profile for each vehicle key is stored in the vehicle.
To provide information on maintenance requirements, the service data is stored in the vehicle key.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting the vehicle.
Safety information
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.
Warning
For some country versions, unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehicle while being exposed to extreme temperatures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
- Pressing the Start/Stop button.
- Releasing the parking brake.
- Opening and closing the doors or windows.
- Engaging selector lever position N.
- Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Take the vehicle key with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Overview
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- Unlocking
- Locking
- Opening the trunk lid
- Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature
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Unlocking
General information
The behavior of the vehicle when unlocking with
the vehicle key depends on the following settings for unlocking and locking:
If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
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Locking
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during locking with
the vehicle key depends on the following settings:
If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with
a light signal or a sound sign
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself
in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the
vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
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Seats
Safety information
Warning
Seat adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected
movements of the seat. Vehicle control
could be lost. There is a risk of accident.
Only adjust the seat on the driver's side when
the vehicle is stationary.
Warning
With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the
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Teleservice Report
Concept
Transmits technical data that is evaluated for the
ongoing development of BMW products from
the vehicle to BMW in regular intervals, if
needed.
General information
The Teleservice Report is free of charge and is
activated in vehicles that meet the following requirements:
Certain technical
