CONTROLS -> Interior equipment for your BMW 5 Series 2024-2025

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Interior equipment  
risk of property damage. Make sure that the  
travel path of the respective system is clear  
during programming and operation. Also fol-  
low the safety information for the hand-held  
transmitter.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Compatibility  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
If this icon is printed on the packaging  
or in the operating instructions of the  
remote-controlled system, the system  
is generally compatible with the integrated uni-  
versal remote control.  
Integrated universal remote  
control  
Additional questions are answered by:  
Principle  
An authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
The integrated universal remote control in the  
interior mirror can operate remote-controlled  
systems such as garage door openers, alarm  
systems or locking systems.  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex  
Corporation.  
For any additional questions, contact an au-  
thorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
General information  
The integrated universal remote control re-  
places up to three different hand-held trans-  
mitters. To operate the remote control, the  
buttons on the interior mirror must be pro-  
grammed with the desired functions.  
Operating elements on the interior  
mirror  
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored  
functions for the sake of security.  
If possible, do not install the antenna of the  
remote-controlled system near metal objects  
to ensure the best possible operation.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Buttons, arrow 1.  
LED, arrow 2.  
The operation of remote-controlled systems  
with the integrated universal remote control  
such as the garage door may result in injury,  
for example, body parts becoming jammed in  
a garage door. There is a risk of injury and  
Hand-held transmitter of the remote-con-  
trolled system, arrow 3.  
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Press and hold the button on the interior  
mirror for approx. 2 seconds. Perform  
this procedure three times.  
Programming the integrated  
universal remote control  
If the integrated universal remote con-  
trol remains nonoperational, continue  
with the special features for rolling code  
radio systems.  
Functional requirement  
The battery of the hand-held transmitter must  
be fully charged at the time of programming  
to ensure an optimal range of the integrated  
universal remote control.  
LED does not illuminate green after  
60 seconds: programming not com-  
pleted.  
Programming individual buttons  
1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-  
controlled system.  
Repeat steps 3 to 5.  
Special feature of the rolling code  
wireless system  
For systems with a rolling code radio system,  
the integrated universal remote control and the  
system also have to be synchronized.  
2. Turn on standby state.  
3. Select desired button on the interior mirror:  
Program available button:  
Press the button.  
Program already assigned button:  
Refer to information on synchronization in the  
operating instructions of the remote-controlled  
system.  
Press and hold the button for approx.  
20 seconds.  
The LED on the interior mirror will slowly  
begin flashing orange.  
1. Program the desired button on the interior  
mirror.  
4. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the  
remote-controlled system approx. 1 to  
12 in/2.5 to 30 cm away from the buttons  
on the interior mirror.  
2. Locate and press the synchronizing button  
on the remote-controlled system such as  
on the garage door.  
You have approx. 30 seconds for the next  
step.  
The required distance depends on the  
hand-held transmitter.  
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a  
second person.  
5. Press and hold the button on the hand-held  
transmitter.  
3. Press and hold the programmed button on  
the interior mirror for approx. 3 seconds.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-held  
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the  
interior mirror button and repeatedly press  
and release the hand-held transmitter but-  
ton for 2 seconds.  
If necessary, repeat this step up to three  
times in order to end synchronization. Once  
synchronization is complete, the program-  
med function will be carried out.  
6. The LED can illuminate in different ways:  
Operation  
After programming, the remote-controlled sys-  
tem can be operated with the button on the  
interior mirror.  
The LED illuminates green: program-  
ming completed.  
Release button.  
The LED flashes green rapidly: the  
hand-held transmitter was detected but  
programming is not complete.  
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Press and hold the desired button of the re-  
mote-controlled system within range until the  
function is triggered.  
Sockets  
Principle  
The socket can be used for electronic devi-  
ces when the standby or drive-ready state is  
switched on.  
The LED on the interior mirror is continuously  
illuminated green during the transmission of  
the radio signal.  
Deleting a button assignment  
The button assignment cannot be deleted indi-  
vidually.  
General information  
The total load of all sockets must not exceed  
140 watts at 12 volts.  
Press and hold the two outer buttons on  
the interior mirror simultaneously for approxi-  
mately 10 seconds until the LED flashes green  
rapidly.  
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable  
connectors.  
Safety information  
All stored button assignments will be deleted.  
Warning  
Sun visor  
Devices and cables in the unfolding area of  
the airbags such as portable navigation devi-  
ces can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or  
be thrown around in the car's interior while  
unfolding. There is a risk of injury and risk  
of property damage. Make sure that devices  
and cables are not in the airbag's area of  
unfolding.  
Glare shield  
Fold the sun visor down or up.  
Glare shield from the side  
Folding the sun visor out  
1. Fold the sun visor down.  
2. Detach it from the holder and swing it to-  
ward the side window.  
Warning  
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-  
tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the  
vehicle may overload or damage the 12 V  
electrical system. There is a risk of injury  
and risk of property damage. Only connect  
battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the  
jump-start terminals in the engine compart-  
ment.  
Folding the sun visor in  
Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun  
visor.  
Vanity mirror  
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be-  
hind a cover.  
Warning  
If metal objects fall or are plugged into elec-  
tronic interfaces, e.g., sockets or USB ports,  
these objects can cause a short circuit and  
destroy the interface. There is a risk of injury  
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and risk of property damage. Make sure to  
prevent metal objects from falling or being  
plugged into electronic interfaces. Insert the  
cigarette lighter or socket cover again after  
using the socket.  
In the front center console  
Front center armrest  
Two USB ports are located in the center con-  
sole.  
Properties:  
USB port Type C.  
For charging mobile devices and for data  
transfer.  
The center armrest contains a socket.  
Charge current: maximum 3 A per port.  
In the rear center console  
USB port  
General information  
Follow the information regarding the connec-  
tion of mobile devices to the USB port in the  
section on USB connections.  
Additional information:  
USB connection, see Owner's Manual for Nav-  
igation, Entertainment, Communication;  
Two USB ports are located in the center con-  
sole in the rear passenger compartment.  
Safety information  
Properties:  
USB port Type C.  
Warning  
For charging mobile devices.  
Charge current: maximum 3 A per port.  
If metal objects fall or are plugged into elec-  
tronic interfaces, e.g., sockets or USB ports,  
these objects can cause a short circuit and  
destroy the interface. There is a risk of injury  
and risk of property damage. Make sure to  
prevent metal objects from falling or being  
plugged into electronic interfaces. Insert the  
cigarette lighter or socket cover again after  
using the socket.  
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Attaching optional accessories  
1. Slide the cover down.  
Travel & Comfort system  
General information  
The front seat backrests have mounts and var-  
ious connection options:  
Mounts for attaching optional accessories,  
e.g., universal holders for tablets or coat  
hangers.  
USB ports.  
Properties of the USB ports:  
USB port Type C.  
2. Mount the optional accessories, refer to As-  
sembly Instructions.  
For charging mobile devices.  
Charge current: maximum 3 A / 45 W per  
seat.  
Wireless charging tray  
For more information, contact an authorized  
service center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
Principle  
The wireless charging tray is used to wirelessly  
charge Qi-certified smartphones.  
Overview  
General information  
Quick charging functions are supported de-  
pending on the smartphone.  
The integrated fan cools the device to be  
charged.  
When inserting the smartphone to be charged,  
make sure that there is nothing between the  
smartphone to be charged and the wireless  
charging tray.  
The mounts for attaching optional accessories  
are located behind the marked covers.  
The charging process is shown by the  
charge indicator on the control display.  
The USB ports are located behind the marked  
covers.  
Safety information  
Warning  
When charging a Qi-compatible device in the  
wireless charging tray, any metal objects on  
the tray together with the device can become  
very hot. Storage media or electronic cards,  
e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic strips, or  
cards for transmitting signals, may not func-  
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tion correctly when placed together on the  
tray with the device. There is a risk of injury  
and risk of property damage. When charging  
mobile devices, make sure there are no ob-  
jects on the tray together with the device.  
Inserting a smartphone  
Place the smartphone in the middle of the tray  
on the driver's side, with the display facing up.  
Forgotten warning  
General information  
A warning may be issued if a Qi-certified  
smartphone was forgotten in the wireless  
charging tray when leaving the vehicle.  
Overview  
Tray in the center console:  
The forgotten warning is displayed in the in-  
strument cluster.  
Enable/Disable Forgotten Warning  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Wireless charging tray"  
5. "Mobile phone reminder"  
1
Storage area  
Fan  
2
System limits  
Functional requirements  
The charge current may be reduced or charg-  
ing may be temporarily interrupted in the wire-  
less charging tray in the following situations:  
The smartphone to be charged must be Qi-  
certified.  
Standby state is switched on.  
Charging function is turned on.  
Due to excessive temperatures on the tray  
and smartphone.  
The smartphone cannot exceed maximum  
dimensions of approx. 6.69 x 3.34 x  
0.7 in/170 x 85 x 18 mm.  
If there are objects between the smart-  
phone and wireless charging tray.  
If storage media or electronic cards,  
e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic  
stripes, or cards for signal transmission, are  
located between the smartphone and wire-  
less charging tray.  
Protective sleeves and covers must be suit-  
able for wireless charging.  
The smartphone to be charged is located  
in the center of the tray. The smartphone  
display is facing up.  
Due to protective sleeves and covers that  
exceed a thickness of 0.07 in/2 mm  
Activating/deactivating charging  
1.  
Due to protective sleeves and covers made  
of unsuitable material, e.g., with magnetic  
parts.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Wireless charging tray"  
5. "Wireless charging"  
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Due to add-on parts for the smartphone,  
e.g., holders.  
be verified in regular intervals, especially when  
borders are frequently crossed.  
By configuring the smartphone settings,  
e.g., for charging. Follow the instructions  
given on the control display and smart-  
phone, as applicable.  
Other users and occupants of the vehicle must  
be informed about the system. In addition, in-  
formation about the system is required when  
handing off the vehicle.  
Data transfer and data storage  
Whether recording data will be sent or stored  
depends on the recording function.  
Interior camera  
Principle  
Interior camera:  
The interior camera can be used to record the  
vehicle interior.  
Data transfer to a mobile device, connec-  
tion to the vehicle via WLAN.  
Data is saved to the vehicle and assigned  
to the BMW ID or driver profile.  
General information  
The interior camera can provide the following  
functions:  
Remote Inside View:  
Sending data to a mobile device via the My  
BMW App, connected with ConnectedDrive  
account.  
Interior camera.  
You can record, save and display media.  
Remote Inside View.  
Data is saved to the My BMW App and,  
after data is sent, to the mobile device.  
The vehicle interior can be recorded using  
the My BMW App.  
Anti-theft recorder:  
Anti-theft recorder.  
Sending data to a mobile device via the My  
BMW App, connected with ConnectedDrive  
account.  
If the alarm system is triggered, the vehicle  
interior is automatically recorded. Record-  
ings can also be played using the My BMW  
App.  
Data is stored in the vehicle and after the  
data transfer in the mobile device.  
More information on the scope and content of  
data processing is available on the Internet in  
the ConnectedDrive privacy notices/service de-  
scriptions.  
Data protection  
General information  
The permissibility of recording and using re-  
cordings is contingent upon the statutory regu-  
lations of the country in which the system is to  
be used. The user is responsible for the use of  
the system and compliance with the respective  
regulations.  
Occupying the seats  
The interior camera is also used for the detec-  
tion of occupied seats.  
When all doors are closed, the interior camera  
switches on automatically on a regular basis.  
This system analyzes the vehicle interior to  
detect which seats are occupied. No media  
recordings are made in the process. Two in-  
frared light sources next to the camera lens  
illuminate while the interior camera is active.  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that  
you verify there are no statutory or regulatory  
restrictions on using the system in your region  
or country prior to initial use. In addition, the  
laws with respect to use of the system should  
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Depending on the lighting conditions, the infra-  
red light sources may be visible.  
Activating/deactivating interior  
camera  
Prior to the first use of the interior camera,  
the recording function and, if necessary, data  
transfer must be activated. To do this, confirm  
the query on the control display. Additional  
activation may be required for some system  
functions.  
Functional requirements  
Interior camera:  
Privacy Policy accepted.  
Data protection, refer to page 69.  
The camera is activated.  
Follow applicable legal regulations.  
To transfer recordings to mobile devices:  
The recording function or data transfer can be  
deactivated or activated.  
Data transfer is activated.  
Mobile device is connected to the vehicle  
via WLAN.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
Remote Inside View/Anti-theft recorder:  
3. "Interior camera"  
4. "Settings"  
Privacy Policy accepted.  
My BMW App is installed on the mobile de-  
vice.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
My BMW App is linked with the Connected-  
Drive account.  
Interior camera  
Vehicle is parked and locked.  
Recording mode  
Anti-theft recorder: equipped with alarm  
system.  
Recording  
mode  
Function  
Ensure that the faces of occupants are visible  
and are not partially or completely covered, for  
instance by face masks.  
"Single  
photo"  
Shortly after triggering, a  
photo will be taken.  
Overview  
"Smile"  
When the system detects a  
smile, a picture will be taken.  
"Self-timer  
(3 sec.)"  
After the timer has expired, a  
photo will be taken.  
"Burst  
mode"  
Shortly after triggering, a ser-  
ies of pictures will be taken.  
Take picture  
1.  
Apps menu  
The interior camera is located on the head-  
liner.  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Interior camera"  
4. "Photo"  
Additional information:  
Around the headliner, refer to page 35.  
5. Select desired recording mode.  
6. Triggering a photo.  
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Depending on the selected recording mode,  
the photo occurs shortly after the triggering,  
when a smile is recognized or the timer has  
elapsed.  
4. "Settings"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
An individual gesture can be assigned for re-  
cordings with the interior camera.  
For burst shots, the series of pictures will be  
displayed as a preview.  
Remote Inside View  
Recordings of the vehicle interior can be  
played on a mobile device using the My BMW  
App in order to check the vehicle interior, e.g.,  
for forgotten objects.  
Recording video  
1. "MENU"  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Interior camera"  
4. "Video"  
The function is not suitable for monitoring peo-  
ple or animals left behind.  
5. Start video recording.  
You can only record video for a certain time.  
Anti-theft recorder  
If the alarm system is triggered, the vehicle in-  
terior is automatically recorded. The My BMW  
App issues a notification when recordings are  
being taken. The recording can be shown on a  
mobile device.  
Displaying and managing  
recordings  
Saved recordings can be displayed, transferred  
and deleted in the vehicle.  
Up to three recordings can be saved to the  
vehicle and synchronized with the My BMW  
App. If the vehicle is reset to factory settings,  
recordings saved to the vehicle are deleted.  
With some national-market versions, record-  
ings are only shown on the control display  
when the vehicle speed is less than approx.  
2 mph/3 km/h for safety reasons.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Interior camera"  
4. "Gallery"  
5. Select the desired recording.  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Scan the QR code shown on the control dis-  
play to send recordings to a mobile device.  
The recording is transferred when the pop-up  
on the mobile device is opened. The mobile  
device must be connected to the vehicle via  
WLAN.  
Settings  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Interior camera"  
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