BMW 5 Series: Steering wheel
Safety information
Warning
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of accident. Adjustng the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary only.
Electric steering wheel adjustment
General information
The steering wheel setting is stored for the driver profile currently in use. When the drive-ready state is switched on, the position is automatically retrieved if the function is activated for this purpose.
The current steering wheel position can be stored using the memory function.
Adjusting
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Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating position by pressing the switch.
Assistance getting in and out
The steering wheel temporarily moves into the highest position to make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle.
Heated steering wheel
Overview
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Heated steering wheel
Switching on/off
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Press the button.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 minutes after an intermediate stop, the heated steering wheel activates automatically if the function was switched on at the end of the last trip.
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Memory function
Concept
The following settings can be stored and, if necessary,
retrieved using the memory function:
Seat position.
Exterior mirror position.
Steering wheel position.
Height of the Head-up Displa
Massage function
Concept
Depending on the program, the massage function
ensures relaxed muscles and better blood
circulation and can avoid fatigue.
General information
Eight different massage programs can be selected:
Seat heating
Overview
Front
Seat heating
Rear
Seat heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each
temperature
level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued w
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Forward parking
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.
Automatic operation of trunk
System wiring diagram
Automatic operation of trunk
Fuses in the power distribution box, front right
Hotel position switch
Body Domain Controller (BDC)
Fuse in the Body Domain Controller
CAN terminator
Fuses in the rear power distribution box
Trunk lift drive, right
Trunk function module (H
