BMW 5 Series: Data memory - Maintenance - Mobility - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 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 ...

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    Wind blocker
    The moonroof is equipped with a wind blocker that folds up when the moonroof is open. ...

    Shock sensors (dealer option)
    The shock sensors trigger the alarm system when they sense impacts applied to the vehicle and when any of their electric wires is cut. The alarm system causes the horn to sound and the turn signal ...

    Passenger Sensing System
    The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. ...