2025 BMW i5 Owner's Manual
Year:
2025
Make:
BMW
Model:
i5
Table of Contents
- NOTES
6
Information
6
Using this Owner's Manual
6
Media at a glance
6
Additional sources of information
7
Icons and displays
7
Vehicle features and options
8
Status of the Owner's Manual
8
For Your Own Safety
9
Data memory
11
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
13
Vehicle identification number
13
Reporting safety defects
14
BMW eDRIVE
16
Vehicle features and options
16
BMW eDRIVE
16
Safety of the high-voltage system
19
Vehicle features and options
19
Working on the vehicle
19
Contact with water
19
Monitoring of the high-voltage battery
19
Getting in
22
Opening and closing
22
Displays, operating elements
23
Set-up and use
26
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
26
Infotainment
28
On the road
30
Driving
30
Light and view
31
Climate control
33
Intermediate stop
34
Dashboard
36
Vehicle features and options
36
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
36
In the vicinity of the center console
38
In the vicinity of the headliner
39
Sensors of the vehicle
40
Vehicle features and options
40
Overview
40
Cameras
40
Radar sensors
41
Ultrasonic sensors
43
Operating state of the vehicle
45
Vehicle features and options
45
General information
45
Idle state
45
Standby state
46
Drive-ready state
46
BMW iDrive
49
Vehicle features and options
49
Display and operating concept
49
Direct access
52
BMW Curved Display
53
Control display
53
Controller
54
Operating via the Controller
55
Operation via touchpad
56
Operation via control display
57
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
58
BMW Gesture Control
63
Connecting mobile devices to the vehicle
66
BMW Remote Software Upgrade
68
Vehicle features and options
68
BMW Remote Software Upgrade
68
Personal settings
72
Vehicle features and options
72
Data protection
72
Reset vehicle data
72
BMW ID/driver profiles
73
Opening and closing
78
Vehicle features and options
78
Vehicle key
78
Access to vehicle interior
82
Access to the cargo area
86
Key Card
90
BMW Digital Key
91
Buttons for the central locking system
94
Valet parking mode
95
Settings
95
Alarm system
97
Window
99
Window roller sunblinds
101
Safety switch
101
Sliding glass roof
102
Fixed glass roof
105
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
108
Vehicle features and options
108
Sitting safely
108
Seats
108
Comfort exit
112
Seat belts
112
Front head restraints
115
Rear head restraints
116
Exterior mirrors
118
Interior mirror, automatic dimming feature
119
Steering wheel
120
Memory function
120
Seat climate control
121
Transporting children safely
122
Vehicle features and options
122
The right place for children
122
Installing child restraint systems
123
LATCH child restraint system
124
Child restraint systems with tether strap
125
Locking the doors and windows in the rear
127
Driving
128
Vehicle features and options
128
Start/Stop button
128
Drive-ready state in detail
129
Driving in detail: eDRIVE
132
Launch Control
134
Sport Boost function
135
My Modes
136
My Programs
137
Parking brake
138
Automatic Hold
140
Displays
143
Vehicle features and options
143
Instrument cluster
143
Live Vehicle
144
BMW Head-up display
145
Check Control
146
Indicator lights and warning lights
147
Selection lists
153
Power gauge
154
Standby state and drive-ready state
155
Range
155
Outside temperature
156
Charging screen
156
Central display range
157
Trip data
158
Assisted View
159
G-Meter
160
Date and time
160
State of charge indicator
160
Range prediction
160
Setting the units of measurement
161
Vehicle status
161
Current driving condition
162
Sport displays
162
Service
163
Light and view
164
Vehicle features and options
164
Turn signal
164
High-beam headlights, headlight flasher
164
Automatic High Beam Assistant
165
Exterior lighting
166
Driving lights automatic
167
Parking lights, low-beam headlights and roadside parking lights
167
Welcome lights
169
Pathway lighting
169
Daytime driving lights
170
Adaptive lighting functions
170
Cornering light
170
Adaptive headlight range control
170
Instrument lighting
170
Interior lighting
171
Ambient light
172
Speaker lighting
172
Window wiper system
173
Safety
176
Vehicle features and options
176
Airbags
176
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags
178
Collision warning systems
180
Forward Collision Mitigation with brake intervention
181
Warning function in forward collision situations
184
Warning function for oncoming traffic
185
Warning function for turning with oncoming traffic
186
Warning function for pedestrians
187
Warning function at intersections
188
Evasion Assistant
189
Exit warning
190
Lane Departure Warning with active return
192
Active Blind Spot Detection with active return
195
Side collision mitigation
198
Rear-end collision preparation
199
Traffic Light And Sign Warning
200
Wrong way warning
202
No Turn on Red function
203
Emergency Stop Assistant
204
Cross Traffic Warning with Braking
205
BMW Drive Recorder
207
Active Protection
210
PostCrash iBrake
211
Fatigue alert
211
Driver Attention Camera
212
Driving stability control systems
214
Vehicle features and options
214
Antilock Braking System
214
Brake assistant
214
Dynamic Stability Control
214
Setting for increased driving dynamics
215
Drive-off support
216
BMW xDrive
217
Servotronic
217
Variable sport steering
217
Integral Active Steering
217
Driver assistance systems
219
Vehicle features and options
219
Speed warning
219
Speed Limit Info
219
Speed control systems
221
Cruise Control
223
Distance control
225
Assisted Driving Mode
232
Lane Change Assistant
235
Assisted Driving Mode Plus
237
Speed Limit Assistant
240
Adapting the speed to the route
242
Lane change with active guidance
243
Parking
246
Vehicle features and options
246
Parking assistance systems
246
Rearview camera
251
Semi-automatic camera perspective
252
Automatic camera perspective
252
Side view
253
3D view
253
Car wash view
254
Panorama View
254
Automatic activation of panorama view
255
Door opening angle
256
Remote 3D View
256
Park Distance Control
257
Active Park Distance Control
260
Drive-off monitoring
261
Automatic Parking Assistant
262
Maneuver Assistant
267
Remote Control Parking
270
Back-up assistant
271
Driving comfort
274
Vehicle features and options
274
Adaptive Suspension Professional
274
Adaptive M Suspension Professional
274
Active roll stabilization
274
Adaptive suspension
274
Self-leveling suspension
274
BMW IconicSounds
275
Climate control
276
Vehicle features and options
276
Climate control
276
Automatic program
278
Temperature
279
Air flow
280
Air distribution settings
280
Air conditioning
281
Maximum cooling
281
Air recirculation mode
282
SYNC program
282
Defrost function
283
Rear window defroster
283
Seat heating
283
Active seat ventilation
284
Steering wheel heating
284
Ventilation
285
Air quality
286
Pre-conditioning
286
Interior equipment
289
Vehicle features and options
289
Integrated universal remote control
289
Sun visor
291
Sockets
291
USB port
292
Travel & Comfort system
293
Wireless charging tray
293
Interior camera
295
Storage compartments
298
Vehicle features and options
298
Safety information
298
Glove compartment
298
Storage compartments in the doors
299
Storage tray in center console
299
Front center armrest
299
Front cup holder
299
Rear cup holder
300
Coat hooks
300
Cargo area
301
Vehicle features and options
301
Loading
301
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
302
Multifunction hook
302
Storage compartment on the right side
303
Storage compartment on the left side
303
Cargo floor panel
303
Things to remember when driving
306
Vehicle features and options
306
Break-in procedures
306
General driving notes
306
Roof bars
309
Driving on racetracks
310
Increasing range
311
Vehicle features and options
311
Increasing the range
311
Adaptive recuperation
311
Coasting
312
Efficient mode
312
Efficiency trainer
313
Charging the vehicle
316
Vehicle features and options
316
General information
316
Safety information
316
Charging the high-voltage battery
317
Charge current
317
Charging cable
318
Charging process
322
Displays in the instrument cluster
326
Departure time
327
Climate control
327
Location-based charging settings
328
Discharged high-voltage battery and vehicle battery
328
Service life of high-voltage battery
329
Wheels and tires
331
Vehicle features and options
331
Tire pressure
331
Tire marking
335
Tire tread
337
Tire damage
337
Exchanging wheels and tires
338
Repairing a flat tire
340
Tire repair set
340
Snow chains
344
Tire pressure monitor
345
Flat tire monitor
351
Changing wheels/tires
353
Emergency wheel
357
Under the hood
358
Vehicle features and options
358
Overview
358
Hood
358
Operating fluids
361
Vehicle features and options
361
Coolant
361
Washer fluid
361
Maintenance
363
Vehicle features and options
363
Maintenance system
363
Condition Based Service
363
Maintenance Booklet for US Models
364
Diagnostic socket
364
Taking the vehicle out of service
364
Replacing components
365
Vehicle features and options
365
Onboard vehicle tool kit
365
Wiper blades
365
Lights and bulbs
365
Vehicle battery
366
Fuses
367
Breakdown Assistance
368
Vehicle features and options
368
Hazard warning system
368
Warning triangle
368
First-aid kit
368
BMW Assist
368
BMW Roadside Assistance
369
BMW Accident Assistance
369
Emergency Call
370
What to do after an accident
371
Jump-starting
372
Towing
372
Vehicle care
376
Vehicle features and options
376
Washing the vehicle
376
Technical data
382
Vehicle features and options
382
General information
382
Dimensions
382
Weights
382
Appendix
384
General information
384
Updates made after the editorial deadline
384
Everything from A to Z
386
FAQ about the 2025 BMW i5 Manual
What contains the 2025 i5 manual?
The BMW i5 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by BMW to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the BMW i5. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a BMW i5 2025 owner's manual:
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that BMW i5 owners can do
- Best practice for driving your BMW i5
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
Where to download the 2025 BMW i5 Owners Manual?
The BMW i5 owner manual for the 2025 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the BMW i5 year 2025 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2025 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The BMW i5 (2025) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2025 is available in English.
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