BMW 5 Series: Data memory
Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle operation, faults and user settings. These data are stored in the remote control and can be read out with suitable devices, particularly when the vehicle is serviced. The data obtained in this way provide valuable information for service processes and repair or for optimizing and developing vehicle functions further.
In addition, if you signed a service contract for Assist, certain vehicle data can be sent directly from the vehicle to facilitate the desired services.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehicle
emissions.
Emissions
▷ The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
th ...
Replacing components
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not avai ...
See also:
Overview of transmission positions
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.
P Park position with parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns
to its ori ...
Precautions when the vehicle is being towed
Attach jumper cables (see page 116) to provide current for releasing the
electric parking brake and to move the gear selector from the P position to
N.
Be sure that the steering wheel lock ...
Automatic release function by accelerator pedal
The electronic parking brake system has an automatic release function. The parking
brake will be automatically released by depressing the accelerator pedal. However,
the automatic release function ...
