BMW 5 Series: Standby state
Concept
When standby state is switched on, most functions can be used while the vehicle is stationary.
Desired settings can be adjusted.
General information
The vehicle is in the standby state after the front doors are opened from the outside.
Display in the instrument cluster
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OFF is displayed in the
instrument
cluster. The drivetrain is
switched off and standby state
switched on.
Drive-ready state
Concept
Switching on drive-ready state corresponds to starting the engine.
General information
Some functions, such as DSC Dynamic Stability Control, can only be used with drive-ready state switched on.
Follow further information on the drive-ready state.
Switching on drive-ready state
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Drive-ready state is switched on
via the Start/Stop button:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Display in the instrument cluster
When drive-ready state is switched on, the tachometer shows the current engine speed.
Switching off drive-ready state
Press the Start/Stop button to switch off drive-ready state. The vehicle switches into standby state.
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iDrive
Concept
The iDrive combines the functions of many
switches. These functions can be operated via
the Controller.
Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems
and communicatio
Input and display
Letters and numbers
Letters and numbers can be entered using the
Controller or the touchscreen. The keyboard's
display changes automatically.
Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Insert bla
Control elements
Overview
Control Display, with touchscreen depending
on the equipment version
Controller with buttons and, depending on
the equipment version, with touchpad
Control Display
General information
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Displays in the instrument
cluster
Gray steering wheel symbol:
The system is on standby.
Green steering wheel
symbol:
The system is activated.
Yellow steering wheel symbol
and a signal sounds, if applicable:
System interruption is imminent.
Green steering wheel symbol
and lane marking symbol:
The system supports the driv
Software update
General information
The vehicle supports a large number of mobile
devices, for example mobile phones and MP3
players. Software updates are available for many
of the supported devices. The vehicle is kept upto-
date via regular vehicle software updates.
Updates and associated, current information is
