BMW 5 Series: With an emergency wheel: enlarging the cargo area
Concept
The emergency wheel and any related components can be temporarily removed to enlarge the cargo area.
Removing the emergency wheel and the storage compartments
1. Remove the cargo floor panel. To do this, pull the cargo floor panel upward directly behind the rear backrests.
2. Open the ratchet strap.
3. Remove the tool holder.
4. Remove the emergency wheel from the storage well.
5. Loosen the ratchet strap from the lashing eyes.
6. Remove the storage compartment.
7. Remove the storage well
8. Insert the cargo floor panel.
Inserting the emergency wheel and the storage compartments
Proceed in reverse order to insert the emergency wheel and the storage compartments.
Ski and snowboard bag
The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a protective jacket in the cargo area.
Follow the installation and owner's manual included in the protective jacket.
Depending on the vehicle equipment: remove the emergency wheel from the vehicle to mount the ski and snowboard bag.
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Moving parts need to begin working together
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Touchpad
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting functions
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Touchpad".
4. Select the desired setting:
"Speller": enter letters and numbers.
"Map": use the map.
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Cold-start phase
Point A in the heat management module circuit diagram designates the cold
start with an engine that
has completely cooled down.
Cold-start phase, Bx8TU engine
In the cold-start phase, the coolant circulates exclusively via a bypass in
the coolant pump. The rotary
valve in the heat management mod
