QUICK REFERENCE -> Getting in for your BMW 5 Series 2024-2025
Getting in
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Getting in
Locking with the vehicle key
1. Close the driver's door.
Opening and closing
Vehicle key
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
All vehicle access points are locked.
Buttons for the central locking
system
Overview
Buttons on the vehicle key.
Icon
Meaning
Unlock.
Lock.
The central locking buttons are located on the
front door.
Pre-conditioning.
Open the cargo area.
Lock.
Panic mode.
Unlock.
Pathway lighting.
Access to vehicle interior
Locking the vehicle
Press the button with the front doors
closed.
Unlocking with the vehicle key
Press the button on the vehicle key.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap have
been unlocked due to the settings in place,
press the button on the vehicle key again to
unlock the other vehicle access points.
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button.
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Closing the cargo area automatically
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
▷
Briefly press the button on the vehi-
cle key three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Access to the cargo area
Opening the cargo area
Depending on the equipment:
Press the button on the inside of the cargo
area.
Displays, operating
elements
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
▷
▷
Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-
ton on the cargo area.
Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors
may be unlocked.
1
Light switch
2
3
4
Turn signal, high-beam headlights
Instrument cluster
Wipers
Closing the cargo area manually
Indicator/warning lights
The indicator/warning lights can illuminate in a
variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and illuminate temporarily when
drive-ready state is turned on.
Depending on vehicle equipment: Pull down
the tailgate using the recessed grips.
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Driver's door
BMW iDrive
Principle
BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper-
ating concept and includes a wide range of
functions.
Buttons on the Controller
Button
Function
1
Central locking system
Seats, comfort features
Opening the door
Exterior mirrors
Call up the main menu.
2
3
4
5
6
Go to Media menu.
Go to Phone menu.
Go to Navigation menu.
Go to previous menu.
Power windows
Safety switch
Cargo area
Switch console
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
Principle
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a
personal assistant that enables natural voice
operation of various vehicle functions.
1
Start/Stop button
Controller
2
3
4
5
6
Activating the voice control system
My Modes
Assistance systems
Parking brake, Automatic Hold
Selector lever
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel briefly.
2. Say the command.
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Canceling voice control
▷
Press the button on the steering
wheel again.
▷
▷
▷
›Cancel‹
Slide the Controller to the right or left.
Press the Controller.
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