BMW 5 Series 2019-2021

The BMW 5 Series is a midsize luxury sedan that blends style, speed, and high-tech features. The 2019–2021 BMW 5 Series models were updated and improved in a number of ways compared to the models that came before them. The BMW 5 Series has a sleek and stylish look, with BMW’s famous kidney grille, sleek headlights, and a streamlined profile. The car looks sophisticated and high-end because of its aerodynamic lines and balanced proportions. The 2019–2021 BMW 5 Series came with a variety of engines to meet the needs of different drivers. Most of these had turbocharged engines with four, six, or eight cylinders, which gave them a good balance of speed and fuel economy. The engines were paired with either a responsive eight-speed automatic gearbox or a smooth-shifting six-speed manual gearbox, giving drivers a choice between ease and engagement. Inside, both the driver and the passengers of the BMW 5 Series were treated to a luxurious and comfy space. The inside was made with high-quality materials, was well-made, and had high-tech features. Depending on the trim level and options picked, the 5 Series could have come with a big touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrument cluster, premium audio system, wireless charging, and different driver-assistance features.

The 2019–2021 BMW 5 Series also put a lot of thought into safety and driver-assistance tech. These usually had advanced systems like forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind-spot tracking, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking. These features were meant to make the car safer, help the driver, and give the driver peace of mind while driving. During the model years 2019–2021, BMW made changes to the 5 Series that improved its performance, technology, and general driving experience. Some of these changes could have been improvements to the engine’s speed, new driver-assistance technologies, and better infotainment features. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on the 2019–2021 BMW 5 Series’s features, updates, and improvements, I suggest contacting a BMW dealership or checking the official BMW website. They will know the most up-to-date information about each BMW 5 Series model year and trim level during that time.

Set-up and use

Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

Electrically adjustable seats

1. Thigh support
2. Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
3. Upper backrest
4. Backrest width
5. Lumbar support
6. Backrest tilt, head restraint

Adjusting the head restraint
Adjusting the height: electrical head restraints
Press the switch up or down.

Adjusting the distance: manual head restraints

• Back: press the button and push the head restraint toward the rear.
• Forward: pull the head restraint toward the front.

After setting the distance, make sure that the head restraint engages correctly.

Adjusting the distance: power head restraints
The head restraint is automatically repositioned when the upper backrest is adjusted.

Side extensions
Fold the side extensions forward to increase lateral support.

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

1. Adjusting
2. Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor
3. Folding in and out

Adjusting the steering wheel
Electrical steering wheel adjustment

Press the switch to adjust the forward/back position and height of the steering wheel to the seat position.

Principle
The following settings can be stored and, if necessary, retrieved using the memory function:

• Seat position.
• Exterior mirror position.
• Steering wheel position.
• Height of the Head-up Display.

Storing

• Set the desired position.
• Press the button. The writing on the button lights up.
• Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door while the writing is lit. A signal sounds.

Calling up settings
Press the desired button 1 or 2.

Radio
Buttons and functions
Depending on the country and equipment versions, the radio has the following buttons.

Entering a destination via the search

1. Press the button on the Controller.
2. “Where to?”
3. Enter at least two letters or characters. Select point of interest categories from the points of interest menu as needed. The search term may be completed automatically in orange lettering. Move the Controller up to accept the suggested search term.
4. Select the icon, if needed.
   A list of the results is displayed.
5. If necessary, “Filter”
6. “Show results”
7. Select the desired entry.
8. If necessary, “Start guidance”

General information
After the mobile phone is connected once to the vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using iDrive and the steering wheel buttons.

Connecting the mobile phone via Bluetooth

1. “COM”
2. “Mobile devices”
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. “New device”
5. “Phone calls and audio”
   The vehicle’s Bluetooth name is displayed on the Control Display.
6. Compare the control number displayed on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the mobile device, and confirm that the two match.
7. A Bluetooth connection is established.
   The mobile device is connected to the vehicle and displayed in the device list.

Dialing a number

1. “COM”
2. If necessary, “Telephone”
3. “Dial number:”
4. Enter the numbers.
5. Select the icon. The connection is established via the mobile phone to which this function has been assigned.
6. Establish the connection via the additional telephone:
7. Press the button.
8. “Call via”

Principle
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice control and iDrive.

Functional requirements

• Compatible with iPhone, iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
• Corresponding mobile contract.
• If necessary, the setting for mobile data must be activated on the iPhone.
• Bluetooth, WLAN, and Siri voice control are activated on the iPhone.
• WLAN is activated on the vehicle.

Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay

1. “COM”
2. “Mobile devices”
3. “New device”
4. “Phone calls and audio”
   The vehicle’s Bluetooth name is displayed on the Control Display.
5. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle. A control number is displayed.
6. Compare the control number displayed on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the mobile device, and confirm that the two match.
7. “Use Apple CarPlay”
   The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and displayed in the device list.

Turning on drive readiness

1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.

Turning off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission:

1. Engage the selector lever position P with the vehicle stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
   The engine is switched off.
3. Set the parking brake.

Auto Start/Stop function
The Auto Start/Stop function switches the engine off automatically while stationary to save fuel. The engine starts automatically under the following preconditions:

Steptronic transmission:

• By releasing the brake pedal.
• When Automatic Hold is activated: step on the accelerator pedal.

Setting
Pull the switch. The LED on the switch and the indicator light in the instrument cluster are illuminated.

Releasing
With drive-ready state switched on:
Steptronic transmission: press the switch while the brake is pressed or selector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator lights turn off.
The parking brake is released.

Steptronic transmission: parking
The parking brake is automatically set if the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold and the drive-ready state is switched off or the vehicle is exited.

Steptronic transmission
Engaging selector lever position D, N, R

• Gear position D.
• Neutral N.
• R is the reverse.

With the driver’s safety belt fastened, briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, past a resistance point, if needed. The selector lever returns to the center position in each case. To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a gear position or reverse, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start. A selector lever lock prevents the inadvertent shifting to selector lever position R or the inadvertent shifting from selector lever position P. Engage selector lever position R only when the vehicle is stationary.

Releasing the selector lever lock
Press the button.

Engaging P
Engage selector lever position P only when the vehicle is stationary. Press button P.

Steptronic transmission, Sports program, and manual mode

Activate the Sport program/manual mode:
Press the selector lever to the left from selector lever position D.

Manual mode:

• To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
• To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.

End the sports program/manual mode: Press the selector lever to the right.

Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher
Turn signal

• Blinking: press the lever past the resistance point.
• Triple turn signal activation: lightly tap the lever up or down.
• Brief blinking: press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to blink.

Reference Link

Download Link: https://www.bmwusa.com/owners-manuals.html