2011 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual
Year:
2011
Make:
BMW
Model:
5 Series
Rating:
Table of Contents
- At a glance
11
Cockpit
12
All around the steering wheel
12
All around the center console
14
All around the headliner
15
iDrive
16
The concept
16
Controls at a glance
16
Operating concept
17
Example: setting the clock
18
Status information
19
Split screen
20
Programmable memory buttons
20
Entering letters and numbers
21
Voice activation system
22
The concept
22
Requirements
22
Using voice activation
22
Possible commands
22
Example: playing back a CD
23
Setting the voice dialog
23
Adjusting the volume
23
Notes on Emergency Requests
23
Environmental conditions
23
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
24
Components of the integrated Owner's Manual
24
Leafing through the Owner's Manual
24
Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function
24
Opening and closing
28
Remote control/key
28
Personal Profile
29
Central locking system
31
Opening and closing: from the outside
32
Opening and closing: from the inside
35
Doors
35
Trunk lid
35
Comfort Access
37
Alarm system
39
Power windows
40
Roller sunblinds
41
Glass sunroof, powered
41
Adjusting
44
Sitting safely
44
Seats
44
Safety belts
48
Front head restraints
49
Rear head restraints
50
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory
51
Mirrors
51
Steering wheel
53
Transporting children safely
54
The right place for children
54
Installing child restraint fixing systems
54
LATCH child restraint fixing system
55
Locking the doors and windows
57
Driving
58
Start/Stop button
58
Starting the engine
59
Engine stop
59
Parking brake
60
Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher
62
Washer/wiper system
62
Washer fluid
64
Manual transmission
64
Automatic transmission with Steptronic
65
Displays
67
Instrument cluster
67
Instrument cluster, electronic displays
69
Check Control
70
Fuel gauge
72
Tachometer
72
Engine oil temperature
72
Coolant temperature
72
Odometer and trip odometer
73
External temperature
73
Time
73
Date
73
Range
73
Current fuel consumption
74
Energy recovery
74
Service requirements
74
Gear shift indicator
75
Selection lists in the instrument cluster
75
Computer
75
Settings on the Control Display
78
Lamps
80
At a glance
80
Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control
80
Adaptive light control
81
Headlamp range control
82
High-beam Assistant
82
Fog lamps
83
Instrument lighting
83
Interior lamps
83
Safety
85
Airbags
85
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
88
Lane departure warning
91
Active Blind Spot Detection
92
Brake force display
94
Driving stability control systems
95
Antilock Brake System ABS
95
Brake assistant
95
Adaptive brake assistant
95
Drive-off assistant
95
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
95
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
96
xDrive
96
HDC Hill Descent Control
96
Adaptive Drive
97
Dynamic Drive
98
Dynamic Damping Control
98
Integral Active Steering
98
Dynamic Driving Control
99
Driving comfort
102
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, ACC
102
Collision warning with braking function
108
Cruise control
109
PDC Park Distance Control
111
Surround View
113
Backup camera
113
Top View
116
Side View
117
Parking assistant
118
Night Vision with pedestrian detection
122
Head-up Display
124
Climate control
126
Automatic climate control
126
Ventilation
129
Rear automatic climate control
130
Parked-car ventilation
131
Interior equipment
132
Integrated universal remote control
132
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
134
Connecting electrical devices
135
Through-loading system
136
Ski bag
137
Storage compartments
138
Storage compartments
138
Glove compartment
138
Center armrest
139
Cupholders
140
Remote control storage compartment
141
Clothes hooks
141
Things to remember when driving
146
Breaking-in period
146
General driving notes
146
Loading
148
Roof-mounted luggage rack
150
Navigation
154
Navigation system
154
Destination input
154
Destination guidance
161
Map view
163
Traffic bulletins
165
Navigation data
168
Tone
172
General information
172
Treble, bass, balance, and fader
172
Equalizer
172
Multi-channel playback, surround
172
Volume
173
Resetting the tone settings
173
Opening the tone settings in the Options menu
173
Radio
174
Controls
174
Sound output
174
AM/FM station
174
Weather Band
176
Satellite radio
176
Stored stations
180
CD/multimedia
181
Controls
181
Sound output
181
CD/DVD
181
Music collection
188
External devices
192
Rear entertainment
201
Controls
201
Rear CD/DVD player
201
Switching the system on/off
201
Screens
201
Remote control
202
Controls
202
Enabling
204
Headphones, vehicle loudspeakers
205
External devices
205
Telephone
210
At a glance
210
Pairing/unpairing the mobile phone
210
Controls
213
Voice operation
217
Snap-in adapter
219
Office
221
At a glance
221
Office information
221
Contacts
221
Messages
224
Calendar
226
Tasks
227
Notes
227
Reminders
227
Using contact data
228
Reading out loud
228
What to do if...
228
Contacts
230
General information
230
New contact
230
My contacts
230
BMW ConnectedDrive
232
BMW Assist
232
BMW TeleService
232
Concierge service
233
Roadside Assistance
233
BMW Online
234
Customer Relations
235
Service Request
235
Automatic Service Request
236
Services status
236
Data transfer
236
Apps
236
Refueling
240
Fuel cap
240
Observe the following when refueling
240
Fuel tank capacity
240
Fuel
241
Fuel quality
241
Wheels and tires
242
Tire inflation pressure
242
Tire identification marks
249
Tire tread
250
Tire damage
251
Changing wheels and tires
251
Run-flat tires
252
Snow chains
253
Engine compartment
255
Important features in the engine compartment
255
Hood
255
Engine oil
257
General information
257
Checking the oil level
257
Adding engine oil
257
Oil types
258
Coolant
258
Maintenance
260
BMW Maintenance System
260
Condition Based Service CBS
260
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
260
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
260
Replacing components
262
Tool kit
262
Wiper blade replacement
262
Lamp and bulb replacement
262
Changing wheels
267
Vehicle battery
267
Fuses
268
Breakdown assistance
269
Hazard warning flashers
269
Emergency Request
269
Warning triangle
270
First aid kit
270
Roadside Assistance
270
Jump starting
270
Tow-starting and towing
271
Care
274
Car washes
274
Technical data
280
Dimensions
280
Engine specifications
281
Weights
283
Capacities
284
Short commands of the voice activation system
285
General information
285
Adjusting
285
Vehicle information
286
Navigation
286
Radio
288
CD/Multimedia
290
Telephone
291
Office
291
Contacts
292
BMW ConnectedDrive
292
FAQ about the 2011 BMW 5 Series Manual
What contains the 2011 5 Series manual?
The BMW 5 Series owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by BMW to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the BMW 5 Series. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a BMW 5 Series 2011 owner's manual:
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
- Maintenance for your BMW 5 Series, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
Where to download the 2011 BMW 5 Series Owners Manual?
The BMW 5 Series owner manual for the 2011 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the BMW 5 Series year 2011 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2011 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The BMW 5 Series (2011) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2011 is available in English.
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