BMW 5 Series: Roadside Assistance
Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around the clock in many countries. You can obtain assistance there in the event of a vehicle breakdown.
Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance, phone number can be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to Roadside Assistance can be established directly.
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the container on the inside of the trunk lid. Unscrew the wing nut to open. Some of the articles have a limited service life. Check the expiration dates of the c ...Jump starting
Notes If the battery is discharged, an engine can be started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with fully insulated clamp handles. To prevent p ...See also:
When the Light Flashes First and
Then Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle.
See Tire Pres ...
After Getting In
l Are all doors closed and locked? - Is the seat adjusted properly? - Are the
inside and outside mirrors adjusted? - Is the steering wheel adjusted properly?
- Is everyone's seat belt fastened ...
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature
Vehicles with eAssist have an
automatic engine start/stop feature.
After the engine is started and has
reached operating temperature, the
auto stop feature may cause the
engine to turn off wh ...