Controls -> Interior equipment for your BMW 5 Series 2010-2017

Interior equipment  
Compatibility  
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Interior equipment  
Vehicle equipment  
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐  
ing or in the instructions of the system  
to be controlled, the system is gener‐  
ally compatible with the integrated universal  
remote control.  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
If you have any questions, please contact:  
Your service center.  
Integrated universal remote  
control  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of John‐  
son Controls, Inc.  
Controls on the interior rearview  
mirror  
The concept  
The integrated universal remote control can  
operate up to 3 functions of remote-controlled  
systems such as garage door drives or lighting  
systems. The integrated universal remote con‐  
trol replaces up to 3 different hand-held trans‐  
mitters. To operate the remote control, the  
buttons on the interior rearview mirror must be  
programmed with the desired functions. The  
hand-held transmitter for the particular system  
is required in order to program the remote con‐  
trol.  
LED, arrow 1.  
During programming  
Buttons, arrow 2.  
During programming and before activat‐  
ing a device using the integrated universal re‐  
mote control, ensure that there are no people,  
animals, or objects in the range of movement  
of the remote-controlled device; otherwise,  
there is a risk of injury or damage.  
The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐  
quired for programming.  
Programming  
General information  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Initial setup:  
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-  
held transmitter.◀  
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored  
functions for the sake of security.  
Press and hold the left and right button on  
the interior rearview mirror simultaneously  
for approximately 20 seconds until the LED  
on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This  
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erases all programming of the buttons on  
the interior rearview mirror.  
view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior  
rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then  
stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system  
features an alternating-code system. Flashing  
and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐  
peat for approximately 20 seconds.  
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐  
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to  
8 cm away from the buttons on the interior  
rearview mirror. The required distance de‐  
pends on the manual transmitter.  
For systems with an alternating-code system,  
the integrated universal remote control and the  
system also have to be synchronized.  
4. Simultaneously press and hold the button  
of the desired function on the hand-held  
transmitter and the button to be program‐  
med on the interior rearview mirror. The  
LED on the interior rearview mirror will be‐  
gin flashing slowly.  
Please read the operating manual of the sys‐  
tem being set up for information on how to  
synchronize the system.  
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐  
ond person.  
5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED  
flashes more rapidly. When the LED is  
flashing faster, this indicates that the but‐  
ton on the interior rearview mirror has been  
programmed.  
To synchronize:  
1. Park the vehicle within range of the re‐  
mote-controlled system.  
2. Program the relevant button on the interior  
rearview mirror as described.  
If the LED does not flash faster after at  
least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐  
tween the interior rearview mirror and the  
hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.  
Several more attempts at different distan‐  
ces may be necessary. Wait at least  
15 seconds between attempts.  
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button  
on the system being programmed. You  
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.  
4. Hold down the programmed button on the  
interior rearview mirror for approximately  
3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,  
repeat this work step up to three times in  
order to finish synchronization. Once syn‐  
chronization is complete, the programmed  
function will be carried out.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-  
held transmitter was interrupted, hold  
down the interior rearview mirror button  
and repeatedly press and release the  
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐  
onds.  
Reprogramming individual buttons  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
6. To program other functions on other but‐  
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.  
The systems can be controlled using the inte‐  
rior rearview mirror buttons.  
2. Press and hold the interior rearview mirror  
button to be programmed.  
3. As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED  
starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held  
transmitter for the system to be controlled  
approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the  
buttons on the interior rearview mirror. The  
required distance depends on the manual  
transmitter.  
Special feature of the alternating-  
code wireless system  
If you are unable to operate the system after  
repeated programming, please check if the  
system to be controlled features an alternat‐  
ing-code system.  
Read the system's operating manual, or press  
the programmed button on the interior rear‐  
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4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the  
desired function on the hand-held trans‐  
mitter.  
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes  
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The  
functions cannot be deleted individually.  
5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐  
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐  
idly. When the LED is flashing faster, this  
indicates that the button on the interior  
rearview mirror has been programmed.  
The system can then be controlled by the  
button on the interior rearview mirror.  
Ashtray/cigarette lighter  
Manual transmission: Front  
Opening  
If the LED does not flash faster after at  
least 60 seconds, change the distance and  
repeat the step. Several more attempts at  
different distances may be necessary. Wait  
at least 15 seconds between attempts.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-  
held transmitter was interrupted, hold  
down the interior rearview mirror button  
and repeatedly press and release the  
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐  
onds.  
Press on the cover.  
Emptying  
Take out the insert.  
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Before operation  
Before operating a system using the  
integrated universal remote control, ensure  
that there are no people, animals, or objects  
within the range of movement of the remote-  
controlled system; otherwise, there is a risk of  
injury or damage.  
Lighter  
Push in the lighter.  
The lighter can be removed as  
soon as it pops back out.  
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-  
held transmitter.◀  
Danger of burns  
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐  
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.  
The system, such as the garage door, can be  
operated using the button on the interior rear‐  
view mirror while the engine is running or when  
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down  
the button within receiving range of the system  
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐  
view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐  
nal is being transmitted.  
Switch off the ignition and take the remote  
control with you when leaving the vehicle so  
that children cannot use the lighter and burn  
themselves.◀  
Replace the cover after use  
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after  
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter  
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀  
Deleting stored functions  
Press and hold the left and right button on the  
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐  
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Replace the cover after use  
Double-clutch transmission: Front  
Opening  
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after  
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter  
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀  
Rear  
Opening  
Press on the cover.  
Emptying  
Take out the insert.  
Press on the cover.  
Lighter  
Emptying  
Take out the insert.  
Lighter  
Press on the cover.  
Push in the lighter.  
The lighter can be removed as  
soon as it pops back out.  
Push in the lighter.  
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops  
back out.  
Danger of burns  
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐  
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.  
Danger of burns  
Switch off the ignition and take the remote  
control with you when leaving the vehicle so  
that children cannot use the lighter and burn  
themselves.◀  
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐  
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.  
Take the remote control with you when leaving  
the vehicle so that children cannot use the  
lighter and burn themselves.◀  
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Replace the cover after use  
Automatic transmission, Front center  
console: double-clutch transmission  
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after  
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter  
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀  
Connecting electrical  
devices  
Hints  
Do not plug chargers into the socket  
Press on the cover.  
Do not connect battery chargers to the  
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this  
may damage the battery.◀  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.  
Center armrest  
Replace the cover after use  
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after  
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter  
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀  
Sockets  
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for  
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐  
ning or when the ignition is switched on. The  
total load of all sockets must not exceed  
140 watts at 12 volts.  
Remove cover.  
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable  
connectors.  
Rear center console  
Front center console: manual  
transmission  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.  
Press on the cover.  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.  
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In the front passenger footwell  
Without Professional navigation  
system or TV: at a glance  
Socket is located below the glove compart‐  
ment.  
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐  
rest.  
To access the socket: fold open the cover.  
Without Professional navigation  
system or TV: at a glance  
In the cargo area  
The socket is located in the cover of the load‐  
ing lip.  
To access the socket: fold open the cover.  
USB interface for data  
transfer  
The concept  
Connection for importing and exporting data  
on USB devices, e.g.:  
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐  
partment.  
Personal Profile settings, refer to page 31.  
Music collection, see user's manual for  
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐  
cation.  
Notes  
Observe the following when connecting:  
Do not use force when plugging the con‐  
nector into the USB interface.  
Do not connect devices such as fans or  
lamps to the USB interface.  
Do not connect USB hard drives.  
Do not use the USB interface to recharge  
external devices.  
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and are in an upright position. Otherwise, the  
head restraint and screen could be damaged.◀  
Through-loading system  
The concept  
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding  
down the rear seat backrest.  
1. Unlock the belt lock of the center safety  
belt in the rear using the latch plate of an‐  
other safety belt.  
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts  
at a ratio of 60 to 40.  
2. Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt  
into the specially designated fixture on the  
rear window shelf.  
The sides can be folded down separately or to‐  
gether.  
Hints  
Danger of pinching  
Before folding down the rear seat back‐  
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the  
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no  
one is located in the area of movement and  
that no one reaches into the area of movement  
of the rear seat backrests when the middle  
section is folded down. Otherwise, injury or  
damage may result.◀  
3. Push the corresponding head restraint  
down as far as it will go.  
4. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo  
area to release the rear seat backrest.  
Lock the rear seat backrests in position  
Before mounting child restraint fixing  
systems, place the seat backrest as far as pos‐  
sible at an angle at which the child seat is rest‐  
ing firmly against the backrest and all back‐  
rests can be locked securely in place.  
Otherwise, the child seat will not be as stable  
as it should be, and there is increased danger  
of injury due to unexpected movement of the  
seat backrest.◀  
5. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves  
forward slightly.  
Opening  
Move the front seats to an upright posi‐  
tion  
Before folding down the rear backrests, ensure  
that the front seats are moved forward slightly  
6. Fold backrest forward.  
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4. Load the ski bag. If necessary, wrap the  
sharp edges of the skis.  
Closing  
1. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright  
seating position and engage it.  
5. Insert the tongue plate into the belt buckle.  
Ensure that the lock is securely en‐  
gaged  
Make sure that the lock engages properly  
when folding back, otherwise transported  
cargo could enter the passenger compart‐  
ment during braking or evasive maneuvers  
and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀  
2. Release the belt tongue from the fixture on  
the rear window shelf.  
6. Tighten the retaining strap.  
3. Insert the belt tongue in the belt lock of the  
center safety belt. Make sure you hear the  
latch plate engage.  
To secure cargo, refer to page 165, with nets  
or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with  
lashing eyes.  
Ski bag  
Securing the ski bag  
Capacity  
Secure the ski bag by tightening the re‐  
taining strap; otherwise, the contents could  
present a source of danger to the passengers,  
for example during braking or evasive maneu‐  
vers.◀  
The ski bag can be used to transport up to four  
pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft/2.10 m  
or, depending on the binding, up to two snow‐  
boards with a length of up to 5 ft/1.60 m.  
Preparing and loading the ski bag  
Removing the ski bag  
1. Fold open the center armrest on the inside.  
The ski bag can be removed entirely, e.g., to  
dry quickly or to use other inserts.  
2. Open the inside cover and cargo area by  
pressing the button.  
3. Lay out the ski bag.  
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1. Pull the handle forward and lift the ski bag  
out.  
2. Close the cover in the cargo area.  
More information on the various inserts availa‐  
ble can be obtained from your service center.  
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