BMW 5 Series: 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 is clear during opening and closing.
Overview
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Power windows
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Safety switch
Functional requirements
The windows can be operated under the following conditions.
- Standby state is established.
- Drive-ready state is activated.
- The vehicle key is in the car's interior.
Opening
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Press the switch to the
resistance
point.The window opens while the switch is being held.
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Press the switch beyond the
resistance
point.The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening with the vehicle key.
Closing
- Pull the switch to the resistance point.
The window closes while the switch is being held.
- Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically if the door is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.
Convenient closing with the vehicle key.
Closing via Comfort Access.
Jam protection system
Concept
The jam protection prevents objects or body parts becoming jammed between the door frame and window while a window is being closed.
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a window is being closed, the closing action is interrupted and the window opens slightly.
Safety information
Warning
Accessories on the windows such as antennas can impact jam protection. There is a risk of injury.
Do not install accessories in the area of movement of the windows.
Closing without the jam protection system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the switch past the
resistance point
and hold it there.
The window closes with limited jam protection.
If the closing force exceeds a specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
2. Pull the switch past the
resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes without jam protection.
Safety switch
Concept
The safety switch can be used to prevent children, for instance from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the safety function is switched off automatically.
Switching on/off
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Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety function is switched on.
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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
Glass sunroof
General information
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are operated
using the same switch.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
glass sunroof. There is a risk o
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Through-loading system
Concept
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down
the rear seat backrest.
General information
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40-
20-40. The side rear seat backrests and the
center section can be folded down separately.
The rear seat backrests can be folded down from
the cargo
Cross traffic warning
Concept
At blind driveways or when driving out of diagonal
parking spaces, approaching cross traffic is
detected sooner by the system than is possible
from the driver's seat.
General information
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
The system indicates approach
