Automatic locking
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. Select the desired function:
▷ "Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.
▷ "Lock after start. to drive"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.

See also:
Context help - Owner's Manual to the
temporarily selected function
The relevant information can be opened directly.
Opening during operation via iDrive
To move directly from the application on the
Control Display to the options menu:
1. Press the
button or mo ...
Switching the microphone to mute
When a call is active, the microphone can be
muted.
1. "Telephone".
2. "Active calls".
3. "Microphone mute"
A microphone that has been switched to mute
is automa ...
Safety
The BMW 5 Series has earned Top Safety Pick status from the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety for top scores in frontal, side and rear crash
tests and a roof-strength test that reflects rollo ...
