Rear window sunshade. Rear side window sunshades. Glass roof

This section describes the operation of the rear window sunshade, the side sunshades and the glass roof in the BMW 5 Series, 7th generation. Practical notes on use, safety and system limits help you get the most comfort and protection. Functions such as anti-trapping protection and automatic closing in rain are also explained in detail.

Rear window sunshade

Overview

Button for the sunshade.

Operation

Press the button to open the closed sunshade or to close the open sunshade.

If the button is pressed again while the sunshade is moving, the sunshade moves in the opposite direction.

System limitations

If the sunshade can no longer be moved after repeated operation in quick succession, the system is locked for a limited time to prevent overheating. Let the system cool down.

At low interior temperatures, the sunshade cannot be moved.

Sunshades for rear side windows

WARNING If the sunshades are closed and the windows are open, the sunshades can be subjected to high loads from the airstream while driving. The sunshades can be damaged and endanger the occupants. There is a risk of injury.

Do not open the windows while driving if the sunshades are closed. Pull the sunshade out by the loop and hook it into the bracket.

Glass roof

General

The glass roof and the sliding sunshade can be operated separately or together using the same switch.

Safety notes

WARNING Body parts can be trapped when operating the glass roof. There is a risk of injury. When opening and closing, make sure the movement area of the glass roof is clear. WARNING Unattended children or animals in the vehicle can set the vehicle in motion and endanger themselves or traffic, for example by the following actions:

• Pressing the Start/Stop button.
• Releasing the parking brake.
• Opening and closing the doors or windows.
• Engaging selector lever position N.
• Operating vehicle equipment

There is a risk of accident or injury.

Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, take the remote control with you and lock the vehicle.

Overview

Open/close glass roof.

Raise/close glass roof

Briefly press the switch upward.

• The closed glass roof is raised and the sliding sunshade opens slightly.
• The open glass roof closes to the raised position. The sliding sunshade does not move.
• The raised glass roof closes.

Open/close glass roof and sliding sunshade separately

• Push the switch in the desired direction up to the pressure point and hold it.

The sliding sunshade opens as long as the switch is held. If the sliding sunshade is already fully open, the glass roof opens.

The glass roof closes as long as the switch is held. If the glass roof is already closed or in the raised position, the sliding sunshade closes.

Push the switch in the desired direction past the pressure point.

The sliding sunshade opens automatically.

If the sliding sunshade is already fully open, the glass roof opens automatically.

The glass roof closes automatically.

If the glass roof is already closed or in the raised position, the sliding sunshade closes automatically.

Pressing the switch upward stops the movement.

Open/close glass roof and sliding sunshade together

Push the switch twice in quick succession in the desired direction past the pressure point.

The glass roof and sliding sunshade move together. Pressing the switch upward stops the movement.

Comfort opening via the remote control.

Comfort closing via the remote control.

Closing via comfort access, see page 63.

Comfort position

If the automatic function does not fully open the glass roof, the comfort position has been reached. In this position, wind noise in the interior is at its lowest.

If desired, continue the movement afterwards with the switch.

Closing in rain

Principle

When the vehicle is at rest, the open glass roof is automatically moved to the raised position under the following conditions:

• When rain begins.
• Six hours after locking.

Requirements

• The rain sensor in the area of the interior mirror must not be covered. This can happen, for example, if the vehicle is parked half under a carport.
• The vehicle is at rest.
• The function has been activated in the settings.

Malfunctions

Under the following circumstances, the open glass roof is not moved to the raised position:

• The glass roof is blocked.
• Anti-trapping protection is not ensured.
• A system fault is present, for example due to a temporary power interruption. In this case, initializing the glass roof may help.

A fault message is shown on the Control Display. No further closing attempt is made.

Under the following circumstances, the open glass roof is immediately moved to the raised position:

• Rain detection is not possible due to the system design.

A fault message is shown on the Control Display.

Anti-trap protection

General

If the closing force exceeds a certain value while closing the glass roof, the closing process is interrupted at approximately the middle of the roof opening, or when closing from the raised position.

The glass roof opens slightly.

Closing without anti-trapping protection from open position

In case of danger from outside, proceed as follows:

1. Push the switch forward beyond the pressure point and hold it.

The glass roof closes with limited anti-trapping protection. If the closing force exceeds a certain value, the closing process is interrupted.

Push the switch forward beyond the pressure point again and hold it until the glass roof has closed without anti-trapping protection. Make sure the closing area is clear.

Closing without anti-trapping protection from raised position

In case of danger from outside, push the switch forward beyond the pressure point and hold it.

The glass roof closes without anti-trapping protection.

Initializing after a power interruption

General

After a power interruption during the opening or closing process, the glass sunroof may only be operable to a limited extent.

The system can be initialized under the following conditions.

• The vehicle is standing level.
• The vehicle is ready to drive.
• The outside temperature is above 5 °C.

During initialization, the glass sunroof closes without anti-trap protection.

Make sure the closing area is clear.

Initialize system

Press the switch upward and hold it until initialization is complete. Initialization starts within 15 seconds and is complete when the glass sunroof and sliding sunshade are fully closed.

The sunshades and glass sunroof of the BMW 5 Series G30/G31 provide maximum comfort and protection from sun and heat. Thanks to the well-designed controls, all elements are easy to operate and contribute to a pleasant interior climate.

The glass sunroof with anti-trap protection and automatic functions in particular underlines the premium character of the vehicle. The BMW 5 Series G30/G31 thus combines functionality and luxury, making every journey a pleasure.

This keeps the vehicle interior comfortable and safe even in intense sunlight.