BMW 5 Series: Pinch protection system
If the closing force when closing the glass sunroof exceeds a certain value, the closing movement is stopped, beginning at approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or from the tilted position during closing.
The glass sunroof opens again slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch protection
Despite the pinch protection system, check that
the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the
closing action may not be interrupted in certain
extreme situations, such as when thin objects
are present.◀
Closing without the pinch protection system
For example, if there is an external danger, proceed as follows:
1. Press the switch forward beyond the resistance point and hold.
Pinch protection is limited and the roof reopens
slightly if the closing force exceeds a
certain value.
2. Press the switch forward again beyond the
resistance point and hold until the roof
closes without pinch protection.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor together
Briefly press the switch twice in
succession in the desired direction
past the resistance point.
The glass sunroof and sliding visor
move together. Pressing the
switch again stops the moti ...
Initializing after a power failure
After a power failure during the opening or closing
process, the roof can only be operated to a
limited extent.
Initializing the system
The system can be initialized when the vehicle
is statio ...
See also:
Pre-tensioner seat belt
Your vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat
belts. The purpose of the pre-tensioner is to make sure that the seat belts fit
tightly against the occupa ...
Recalling RKE Memory Positions
(Memory Remote Recall)
The Memory Remote Recall feature
can recall the driver seat and
outside mirrors to previously stored
RKE Memory positions when
entering the vehicle.
Every time the ignition is placed in
OFF ...
Vehicle Personalization
Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the audio system controls. These features include:
► Climate and Air Quality
► Comfort and Convenience
► Collision/Detection Sys ...
