BMW 5 Series: Lights and lighting
Light functions
Front fog lights.
Night vision.
Lights off.
Daytime running lights.
Parking lights.
Automatic headlight control.
Adaptive light functions.
Low beams.
Instrument lighting.
Right roadside parking light.
Left roadside parking light.
Wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and
brief wipe
Switching on
Press the lever up until the desired position is
reached.
- Resting position of the wipers: position 0.
- Rain sensor: position 1.
- Normal wiper speed: position 2.
- Fast wiper speed: position 3.
Brief wipe and switching off
Press the lever down.
- Switching off: press the lever down until it
reaches its standard position.
- Brief wipe: press the lever down from the
standard position.
Rain sensor
Activating/deactivating
To activate: press the lever up once from its
standard position, arrow 1.
To deactivate: press the lever back into the
standard position.
Adjusting the sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
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Automatic climate control
Temperature.
Climate control operation.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Recirculated-air mode.
Air flow, manual.
Air distribution, manual.
SYNC program.
Defrost and def
Refueling
Fuel cap
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear
edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Breakdown assistance
BMW Roadside Assistance
Via iDrive:
1. "ConnectedDrive".
2. "BMW Assist".
3. "BMW Roadside Assistance".
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Parking
While driving forward, the system applies minor
steering corrections as needed.
1. Approach the parking space driving forward,
centered and in a straight line. Stop at a distance
of maximum 6.5 ft/2 m.
2. Apply parking brake and switch drive-ready
state off using the Start/Stop button.
3.
Concept
In the event of a flat tire, the emergency wheel
can be used in place of the wheel with the defective
tire. The emergency wheel is only intended
for temporary use until the defective tire/wheel
has been replaced.
General information
Mount one emergency wheel only.
Also check the tire inflat