BMW 5 Series: Overview
General information
The Teleservices, intelligent emergency call or ConnectedDrive Services features are required to use the services and applications described here.
The content and scope of the services that are available may vary by country. Therefore, it is possible that some of the services and applications described in the Owner's Manual may not be offered, or not yet be offered, in the vehicle's country of registration.
Services and applications may be provided in the following ways:
- In the scope of the vehicle order; e.g., as special equipment.
- Via the BMW ConnectedDrive portal on the Internet.
- Via iDrive on the Control Display of the vehicle in the ConnectedDrive Store.
Details on the content and scope of Connected‐ Drive can be obtained from www.bmwusa.com/ connecteddrive or your service center.
Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows. As warranted, stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.
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BMW Teleservices
Concept
Teleservices are services that help to maintain
vehicle mobility.
General information
The offering depends on the equipment version
of the vehicle and the country-specific variant.
For furthe
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 fr
ConnectedDrive Services
Functional requirements
Subscription to the optional Convenience
Plan.
The date setting on the Control Display is
current, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Cellular network reception must be
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Horn
System wiring diagram
Horns
Horn, left
Horn, right
Relay in the Body Domain Controller
Body Domain Controller (BDC)
Steering column switch cluster (SZL)
Signal path of horn:
When the horn is pressed the signal is received by the steering column
switch cluster (SZL).
The SZL sends the in
Limits of the system
The detection of objects can test the ultrasonic measurement system to its
limits. Several examples
of this are shown below:
With trailer towbars and couplings.
If the objects are thin or wedge-shaped.
If the objects are projecting and elevated, e.g. wall projections or
loads.
If the objects
