Notes

This section of the owner's manual for the BMW 5 Series (VII Gen / G30 & G31) focuses on practical information on handling the vehicle. The explanation of symbols, functional sequences and safety features helps you operate your BMW efficiently and safely. From environmental protection symbols to action steps, this section raises awareness of responsible use of technology. Ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about their vehicle and fully exploit its potential.

About this Owner's Manual

Orientation

Specific topics can be found most quickly using the index.

For an overview of the vehicle, the first chapter is recommended.

Updates after editorial deadline

Due to updates made after the editorial deadline, differences may exist between the printed owner's manual and the following owner's manuals:

• Integrated owner's manual in the vehicle.
• Online owner's manual.
• BMW Driver's Guide app.

Information on updates can be found, if applicable, in the appendix of the printed owner's manual for the vehicle.

Owner's manual for navigation, entertainment, communication

The owner's manual for navigation, entertainment and communication is available as a printed book from Service.

The topics navigation, entertainment and communication can be accessed via the following owner's manuals:

• Integrated owner's manual in the vehicle on the Control Display.
• Online owner's manual.
• BMW Driver's Guide app.

Additional sources of information

Service Partner

A Service Partner of the manufacturer will always be happy to answer your questions.

Internet

Owner's manual and general information about BMW, e.g. on technology, is available on the Internet.

Symbols and illustrations

Symbols in the owner's manual

indicates warnings that you must observe for your own safety, the safety of others and to protect your vehicle from damage.

◄ indicates the end of a note.

refers to measures that help protect the environment.

"..." indicates texts on a display in the vehicle for selecting functions.

›...‹ indicates commands for the voice control system.

››...‹‹ indicates responses from the voice control system.

Action steps

Action steps to be carried out are shown as a numbered list. The sequence of steps must be followed.

1. 1
   First action step.
2. 2
   Second action step.

Lists

Lists without a required sequence or alternative options are shown as bulleted lists.

• First option.
• Second option.

Symbol on vehicle parts

indicates that you should consult this owner's manual for vehicle parts.

Vehicle equipment

This owner's manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment offered for the model series. This owner's manual therefore also describes and illustrates equipment and functions that are not present in your vehicle, e.g. due to the optional equipment selected or the country variant.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems.

When using the corresponding functions and systems, observe the laws and regulations applicable in each case.

If equipment and models are not described in this owner's manual, observe the enclosed supplementary owner's manuals, if applicable.

On right-hand drive vehicles, some of the controls are arranged differently than illustrated.

Currency of the owner's manual

General information

The high level of safety and quality of the vehicles is ensured by continuous further development. In rare cases, this may result in deviations between the description and the vehicle.

Updates after editorial deadline

Due to updates made after the editorial deadline, differences may exist between the printed owner's manual and the following owner's manuals:

• Integrated owner's manual in the vehicle.
• Online owner's manual.
• BMW Driver's Guide app.

Information on updates can be found, if applicable, in the appendix of the printed owner's manual for the vehicle.

Your own safety

Intended use

Observe the following when using the vehicle:

• Owner's manual.
• Information on the vehicle. Do not remove labels.
• Technical data of the vehicle.
• The laws and safety standards applicable in the country in which the vehicle is operated.
• Vehicle documents and legal documents.

Warranty

Your vehicle is technically designed for the operating conditions and approval requirements that apply in the country of first delivery – homologation. If your vehicle is to be operated in another country, it may first have to be adapted to any differing operating conditions and approval requirements.

If your vehicle does not meet the homologation requirements for a particular country, you cannot claim warranty rights for your vehicle there. For further information, contact a Service Partner.

Maintenance and repair

Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires adapted maintenance and repair methods.

The manufacturer of your vehicle therefore recommends having the relevant work carried out by a BMW Service Partner. If you choose another specialist workshop, BMW recommends that you select a workshop that carries out the relevant work, e.g.

maintenance and repair, according to BMW specifications and works with suitably trained personnel, referred to in this owner's manual as another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

If work is carried out improperly, e.g.

maintenance and repair, there is a risk of consequential damage and associated safety risks.

Parts and accessories

BMW recommends using parts and accessory products that are approved by BMW for this purpose.

The BMW Service Partner is the right contact for genuine BMW parts and accessories, other products approved by BMW, and the associated qualified advice.

These products have been tested by BMW for safety and suitability in the functional context of BMW vehicles.

For genuine BMW parts and accessories, BMW assumes product responsibility. On the other hand, BMW cannot accept liability for non-approved parts or accessory products of any kind.

BMW cannot assess for every individual third-party product whether it can be used in BMW vehicles without safety risk. This assurance is also not given if a country-specific official approval has been granted. Such tests cannot always take into account all operating conditions for BMW vehicles and are therefore sometimes not sufficient.

Data storage

Many electronic components of your vehicle contain data storage devices that temporarily or permanently store technical information on vehicle condition, events and faults. This technical information generally documents the condition of a component, a module, a system or the environment:

• Operating states of system components, e.g. fluid levels.
• Status messages of the vehicle and its individual components, e.g. wheel speed, road speed, deceleration, lateral acceleration.
• Malfunctions and defects in important system components, e.g. lights and brakes.
• Reactions of the vehicle in special driving situations, e.g. deployment of an airbag, activation of stability control systems.
• Environmental conditions, e.g. temperature.

This data is purely technical in nature and serves to detect and rectify faults and to optimize vehicle functions. Movement profiles of journeys made cannot be created from this data. If service work is carried out, e.g. repair work, service processes, warranty cases, quality assurance, this technical information can be read out from the event and fault data memories by employees of a manufacturer's Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop, including the manufacturer, using special diagnostic equipment. Further information is available there if required. After a fault has been rectified, the information in the fault memory is deleted or continuously overwritten.

When using the vehicle, situations are conceivable in which this technical data, in combination with other information, e.g. accident reports, damage to the vehicle, witness statements, etc. – possibly with the involvement of an expert – could become personally attributable.

Additional functions contractually agreed with the customer, e.g. emergency vehicle location, allow certain vehicle data to be transmitted from the vehicle.

Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle identification number is located in the engine compartment.

The notes in the owner's manual for the BMW 5 Series (VII generation G30, G31) show how comprehensive and user-friendly the documentation is. It guides the driver through all important topics, from safety-related information to environmental aspects.

The clear symbols and logical structure make it easy to find information quickly in everyday use. Given the extensive equipment of the BMW 5 Series G30/G31, this is a major advantage for operating the vehicle safely and efficiently.

FAQ

Question 1: Where can I find current updates to the owner's manual for my BMW 5 Series G30?

Answer: Updates are available in the integrated owner's manual in the vehicle, in the online version, or in the BMW Driver's Guide app.

Question 2: Which symbols are especially important in the owner's manual?

Answer: Symbols for warnings (safety information) and environmental notes are especially important. They help you avoid risks and act in an environmentally responsible way.