BMW M5 Sedan 2006- User Manual

5 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity The individual vehicle When purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equip-ment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all...

Notes 6 Parts and accessories For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance wh...

7 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.Your BMW is covered by the following warran-ties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty >...

At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displaysis intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. At a glance Online Edition f...

Cockpit 10 Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 Sun blind * for rear window 94 2 Rear window safety switch 38 3 Opening and closing windows 37 4 Folding exterior mirrors in and out * 46 5 Adjusting exterior mirrors 45 Automatic parking function 46 6 Turn signal 59 High beams, h...

Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Indicator lamps for turn signals 2 Speedometer 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Tachometer 62 5 Engine oil thermometer 63 6 Display for > Computer 63 Engine oil level 182 > Indicator and warning lamps 67 > Speed of cruise control 61 7 Displays for > Sequ...

At a g la n c e 13 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamps can light up both in the display area 1 and in the display 2 in various combinations and colors...

Cockpit 14 Around the center console: controls and displays Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG

iDriv e 16 iDrive iDrive combines the functions of a large number of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a central position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. The control of the individual func-tions is described in connection with the rel...

At a g la n c e 17 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Menu overview Communication > Telephone * > BMW Assist * or TeleService * Navigation or onboard information > Navigation system * > Onboard information...

iDriv e 18 Opening menu items of start menu With the start menu you can open the menu items Communication, Navigation, Entertain-ment and Climate by moving the controller to the left, right, front or rear.You can open the menu by pressing the con-troller. Comfort opening of menu items Comfort openin...

At a g la n c e 19 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Operating principle at a glance Basic operation via iDrive is described in this view. You can view the individual steps under Set-tings on Control Display, Setting...

iDriv e 20 Status information 1 Display for: > Entertainment: Radio, CD > Telephone * in "Communication": Name of linked mobile phone, network search or no network > "BMW Assist" * : Existing voice connection with a service from BMW Assist 2 Entertainment sound output off 3 ...

At a g la n c e 21 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Switching assistance window off/on 1. Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window and press the con-troller. 2. Select "Assist. window ...

Vo ic e c o mm an d s y st em 22 Voice command system The concept The voice command system allows you to con-trol operation of various vehicle systems with-out ever removing your hands from the steering wheel.Individual menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands. This frees you of h...

Opening and closing 28 Opening and closing Keys/remote control 1 Remote control with integrated key 2 Spare key 3 Adapter for spare key, in glove compart-ment Remote control with integrated key Each remote control contains a battery which is automatically charged in the ignition lock while driving. ...

Co n tr o ls 29 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Remove the adapter from the holder in the glove compartment and slide the spare key into the adapter before use. Personal Profile The concept You can set a number ...

Opening and closing 30 > Luggage compartment lid > Fuel filler door Operating from outside > via the remote control > via the door lock > with comfort access * via the door handles At the same time, the anti-theft system is also operated. It prevents the doors from being unlocked usin...

Opening and closing 32 Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. < Using door lock When unlocking 1. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's door and the fuel filler door. 2. Turning the key a second time unlocks the re...

Opening and closing 34 The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down. Emergency release Pull lever in luggage compartment. The lug-gage compartment lid is unlocked. Manual release If an electrical malfunction should occur, you can unlock the lugg...

Opening and closing 36 Comfort access* Comfort access enables you to access your vehicle without having to hold the remote con-trol in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the remote control with you, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the related remote control in the imm...

Co n tr o ls 37 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity locked vehicle after closing the luggage com-partment lid, the lid opens again. The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal * sounds. < Switching on radio re...

Opening and closing 38 After switching off ignition You can still operate the windows with the remote control removed or the ignition switched off for approx. 1 minute, as long as neither of the front doors has been opened. Pinch protection system If the closing force rises beyond a predefined thres...

Co n tr o ls 39 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity In a similar manner, the glass sunroof closes when you slide the switch forward. The sliding visor remains open and can be closed by hand.For information on using ...

Adju stmen ts 40 Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In the interaction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seat position plays an important role in an accident. To ensure that the safety s...

Adju stmen ts 42 gram provides increased lateral support on both sides when driving through a quick succession of alternating curves.Press program button once: > "Comfort" program: one LED > "Normal" program: two LEDs > "Sport" program: three LEDs To switch off: pres...

Co n tr o ls 43 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-ler. 5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-troller. 6. Select "Last seat pos." and pre...

Adju stmen ts 44 Rear seats: height adjustment > To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1 , and push the head restraint downward. Safety belts To ensure that the safety systems con-tinue to provide optimized protection, please observe the adjustment instructions on page 40 . &l...

Co n tr o ls 45 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Heated seats Front The temperature setting progresses one step through its control sequence each time you press the button. The maximum temperature is supplied whe...

Adju stmen ts 46 1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or to the auto-matic parking function 3 Folding mirrors in and out * Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir-ror and steering wheel memory on page 42 . Manual adjustment You can also adjust the mirrors manually by pressing again...

Co n tr o ls 47 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci- dent as the result of unexpected movement. < T...

Adju stmen ts 48 > To repeat the last voice instruction: Press the button. MDrive With MDrive you can configure several individ-ual settings for your vehicle on the Control Dis-play and activate them simultaneously with the button on the steering wheel. Configuring settings With the ignition swit...

Co n tr o ls 49 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 7. Turn the controller to select the desired set-ting. "Unchanged" retains the current setting made outside of MDrive. 8. Press the controller. The setting...

Transporting child ren safely 50 Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening the doors. < Children always in the rear Accident research shows that the safest ...

Transporting child ren safely 52 Rear seats with through-loading system* The anchorage points for the LATCH child-restraint fixing system are located behind the indicated protective caps. Before attaching the child's seat, remove the protective caps and pull the belt out of the area of the child-res...

Co n tr o ls 53 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Driving Ignition lock Insert the remote control as far as possible into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness switches on. Some current consumers are ready for o...

Driving 54 Starting engine Do not run the engine in closed rooms, otherwise the inhaling of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, ...

Co n tr o ls 55 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Handbrake The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights...

Driving 56 R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N Idle Always engage before starting engine.If the driving situation requires, e.g. when down-shifting on a slippery road surface, the Sequen-tial Manual Transmission automatically clutches and then declutches again, i.e. it is not nec...

Driving 58 7. Press controller to select driving programs. 8. Turn controller to set driving program. 9. Press the controller. Shift lights To achieve the best vehicle acceleration with a sporty driving style in the Sequential mode, shift lights in the Head-Up Display * indicate the optimum shifting...

Co n tr o ls 59 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point.To turn off manually, ...

Driving 60 The system reverts to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary. Rain sensor The wiper operation is controlled automatically as a function of the rain intensity. The rain sen-sor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror. Activating rain sensor Pres...

Co n tr o ls 61 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Cruise control The concept The cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The vehicle stores and maintains the speed that ...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 62 Everything under control Odometer, outside temperature display, clock 1 Time, outside temperature, refer to Com-puter on page 63 2 Odometer and trip odometer 3 Press button: > with ignition switched on, trip odometer is reset > with ignition switched off, bri...

Co n tr o ls 63 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Engine oil thermometer The general operating temperature lies between 175 7 /80 6 and 250 7 /120 6 . Do not exceed a value of approx. 265 7 /130 6 . If the engine ...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 66 Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date for the next maintenance are displayed briefly with the ignition switched on.The first oil change displayed at approx. 1,200 miles/2,000 km signals that the break-in check is due. Your BMW Service Adv...

Co n tr o ls 67 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Service" and press the controller. 4. Select "Service requirements" an...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 68 Explanatory text messages Text message at the bottom edge of the Con-trol Display explain the meaning of the dis-played indicator and warning lamps. You can display additional information on most Check Control messages later, e.g. on the cause of the malfunction an...

Co n tr o ls 69 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 5. Select a text message and press the con-troller. To exit the display: Select the arrow and press the controller. Indication of malfunction urgency Depending on ...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 70 5. Select the speed value and press the con-troller. 6. Turn the controller to set the limit. If needed, hold it against a slight resistance to enter a larger difference. 7. Press the controller to apply the setting.The limit is automatically activated. Applying yo...

Co n tr o ls 71 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 3. Turn the controller until "Display settings" is selected and press the controller. Setting time 1. Move the controller once to the front if nec-essary t...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 72 2. Select "Set date" and press the controller. The first section of the date display is high-lighted, in this case the month. 3. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 4. Press the controller to apply the setting. The next setting is highlighted. 5. Ma...

Co n tr o ls 73 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Technology for comfort, convenience and safety PDC Park Distance Control* The concept The PDC assists you when you are parking. Acoustic signals and an optical dis...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 74 a signal tone sounds. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16 . 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle setti...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 76 To maintain vehicle stability, always drive with the system switched on when possi- ble. < Reactivating DSC Press the DSC button; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.You can also activate and deactivate DSC with th...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 78 1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle care-fully. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. 2. Identify damaged tire. To do this, check the tire inflation pressure using the M Mobility System, refer to Producing tire inflation pressu...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 80 Operational readiness of airbag system From radio readiness, refer to page 53 , the warning lamp lights up briefly, indicating the operational readiness of the entire airbag sys-tem and the safety belt tensioners. Airbag system malfunc...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 82 5. Move the controller to the left to select "Head-Up Display". 6. Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected. The setting is stored for the remote control cur-rently in use. Notes The visibility of the displays ...

Co n tr o ls 83 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 0 Lights off and daytime running lamps * 1 Parking lamps and daytime running lamps * 2 Low beams 3 Automatic headlamp control, daytim...

La mp s 84 6. Turn the controller to select the desired duration. 7. Press the controller to apply the setting. Daytime running lamps* If desired, the light switch can remain in posi-tion 0 , 1 or 3 . In position 0 and 3 the exterior lighting is auto- matically switched off after the vehicle is swit...

Co n tr o ls 85 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity any time and switch the high beams on and off in the accustomed manner. Activating high-beam assistant 1. Turn the light switch to switch position 3 , refer to pag...

La mp s 86 Instrument lighting The lighting intensity can be adjusted with the knurled wheel with the parking lamps/low beams switched on. Interior lamps The interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry lighting and courtesy lamps * are controlled automatically.With the courtesy lamps, LED lights are ...

Co n tr o ls 87 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Climate Automatic climate control 1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 2 Air for the upper body region, refer to Front ventilation on page 90 ...

Climate 88 The current setting for air distribution is dis-played on the Control Display. A congenial climate The AUTO program offers the optimum air dis-tribution and air volume for virtually all condi-tions, refer to AUTO program below. Now you only need to select an interior temperature pleasant ...

Climate 90 body. Therefore, open these vents for maxi-mum cooling. AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-air mode You can respond to pollutants or unpleasant odors in the immediate environment by suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recircu-lates the air currently with...

Co n tr o ls 91 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Rear ventilation 1 Knurled wheel to smoothly open and close air vents 2 Knurled wheel to adjust the temperature: > Turn toward blue: colder > Turn toward red...

Climate 92 5. Move the controller to the left or right to select "Timer 1" or "Timer 2". 6. Select the time and press the controller. The first time setting is highlighted. 7. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 8. Press the controller to apply the setting. The next setting i...

Co n tr o ls 93 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held tran...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 94 The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.You can operate the system when the engine is running or when the ignition is switched on. If the device can not be used after repeated programming, check w...

Co n tr o ls 95 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Glove compartment Opening Pull the handle. The light in the glove compart-ment switches on. To prevent injury in the event of an acci-dent while the vehicle is bei...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 96 Accessing lower compartment Press the button at the front and fold the upper compartment or the telephone cradle upward. Ventilating lower compartment Push the slide in the lower compartment upward. Depending on the automatic climate con-trol setting, the temper...

Co n tr o ls 97 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Ashtray, front Opening Slide back the cover. Emptying Push the ashtray toward the front: the ashtray lifts and can be removed. Cigarette lighter, front Press in th...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 98 In front passenger footwell Access to socket:Fold open the cover. In the rear center console Depending on the equipment, the sockets in the rear are covered with caps or equipped with a lighter. Refer to Cigarette lighter, front, page 97 . Access to socket:Remov...

Co n tr o ls 99 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 3. To unlock the rear seat back, pull the corre-sponding lever in the luggage compart-ment. 4. The unlocked rear seat back moves forward slightly. Fold the seat ba...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 100 Securing cargo After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-sioning buckle for this purpose. Secure the ski bag in this way. If you fail to do so, it could endanger occupants dur- ing braking or evasive maneuvers. ...

Driving tips This section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Driving tips Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG

Things to re memb er when driving 104 Things to remember when driving Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. To ensure that your vehicle contin-ues to provide optimized economy of operation throughout an extended service life, we request that you devote careful a...

D riv in g ti ps 105 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity the risk of serious property damage as well as personal injury. < Mobile communications devices in vehicle BMW discourages the use of mobile communications dev...

Things to re memb er when driving 106 Braking safely Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard feature. In situations that require it, it is best to brake with full force. Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you can still avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort....

Things to re memb er when driving 108 Securing cargo > Use the luggage net * , luggage straps, or securing straps to hold down small and lightweight luggage and cargo. > Heavy-duty cargo straps * for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your BMW center. Four lashing eyes mounte...

Navigation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination. Navigation Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG

S tart ing navi gatio n s y st em 112 Starting navigation system Your navigation system can use satellites to ascertain the precise position of your vehicle and guide you reliably to any destination you enter. Navigation DVD The navigation system requires a special navi-gation DVD. The latest versio...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 113 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from among the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Entering dest...

Destination entry 114 2. Press the controller. 3. Select "Enter address" and press the con-troller. The system also supports you with the follow-ing features: > If you do not enter a street, the system will guide you to the downtown area of a town or city. > You can skip the entry of c...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 115 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 4. If necessary, input more letters.The list gradually grows smaller each time you enter a new letter. > Enter blank space if necessary:Select the symbol and p...

Destination entry 116 The related town/city is displayed after the street name.If a town/city has already been entered, you can undo this entry. This may be practical if the desired street does not exist in the entered des-tination, because, for example, it belongs to another part of the town/city. ...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 117 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Selecting country Say the name of the destination country in the language of the voice input system. Entering destination To enter the destination, spell it using...

Destination entry 118 3. Select "Input map" and press the controller. A section of a map is displayed on the Con-trol Display: > During destination guidance, around the current destination > With the destination guidance deacti-vated, around the last destination entered 4. Select desti...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 119 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 4. Select location: > "On destination" > "On location" > "On a new destination" 5. Press the controller. 6. Make your selection, ...

Destination entry 120 Editing destination list 1. Select the desired destination in the desti-nation list and press the controller. 2. The selected destination can be edited: > Save entry:Select "Add to address book". > Display information on destination:Select "Information on dest...

Destination entry 122 4. Select "Delete data" and press the control-ler. 5. Select "Delete address book" and press the controller. 6. Select "Yes" and press the controller. Storing home address You can save your current position or the cur-rent destination as the home address...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 123 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 3. Select a route criterion for the route: > "With highways"Freeways and major traffic arteries are given priority > "Avoid highways"Freeway...

Destination guidance 124 Destination guidance Starting destination guidance iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16 . 1. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Navigation" is selected and press the controller. 2. Select a destination from the destinatio...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 125 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity When you park the vehicle before reaching the entered destination, the following the question is displayed before beginning the next trip:"Continue guidance t...

Destination guidance 126 To exit the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller. Displaying map display You can have your current position displayed on a map. After starting the destination guidance, the planned route is shown on the map. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-ler...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 127 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-ler. 2. Change into the third field from the top. Turn the controller until "Route list" is selected ...

Destination guidance 128 1. Repeat the last voice instruction, if neces-sary. 2. Turn the button during the voice instruction to select the desired volume. This volume is independent of the volume of the audio sources.The setting is stored for the remote control cur-rently in use. Bypassing route se...

Entertainment Operation of the radio and CD as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter. Entertainment Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG

On /o ff a n d t o n e 132 On/off and tone The following audio sources have shared con-trols and setting options: > Professional radio * or Business radio > CD player > CD changer * Controls The audio sources can be operated using: > Buttons in the area of the CD player > iDrive > ...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 133 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity From another menu, you can switch directly to the screen last displayed, refer to Comfort opening of menu items on page 18 . < The selected audio source is sto...

On /o ff a n d t o n e 134 2. Move the controller to the left or right to select "Treble" or "Bass". 3. Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected. Balance and fader You can adjust the volume distribution in the same manner as "Treble / Bass". > "Balance...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 135 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Equalizer* You can set individual sound frequency ranges. 1. Select "Equalizer" and press the controller. 2. Move the controller to the left or right to s...

Ra di o 136 Radio Your radio provides reception the FM and AM wavebands. Listening to radio Press the button if the sound output is switched off.iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16 . 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller backwards to open "Ente...

Ra di o 138 3. Select "Autostore" and press the controller."Set" is selected. 4. Press the controller.Other menu items are displayed. 5. Select "Autostore" and press the controller. The display of the stations with the strongest reception is updated. The frequencies of the st...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 139 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Changing a memory position 1. Select "Presets" and press the controller. 2. Select the desired station."Set" is selected. 3. Press the controller....

Ra di o 140 the routine weather news and transmits special warning messages instead. If you have a ques-tion about NOAA Weather Radio, please con-tact the nearest office of the National Weather Service. Details are also provided on the Inter-net at www.nws.noaa.gov. Calling up weather news flashes 1...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 141 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Updating stations offering digital reception If you are on a longer journey and leave the transmission range of the stations originally set, you can update the li...

Ra di o 142 Enabling or disabling channels iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16 . 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller backwards to open "Entertainment". 3. Select "SAT". 4. Press the controller. The channels are displayed. These ch...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 145 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity CD player and CD changer Listening to CDs Compressed audio files* CDs with compressed audio files, i.e. MP3, can be played by the CD player, but not by the CD cha...

CD player and CD changer 146 5. Change to the second field from the top if necessary. Turn the controller until the desired CD, CD 1 - 6, is selected and press the controller. At the end of the last track, the next CD will be selected.If new CDs have been placed in the CD maga-zine, playback starts ...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 147 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity To exit from the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller. Displaying information on track* With compressed audio files, you can display any information st...

CD player and CD changer 148 Repeating a track 1. Select "Set" and press the controller.Other menu items are displayed. 2. Select "Repeat" and press the controller. The current track on the CD is repeated.To stop repeating: 1. Press the controller again. 2. Select "Repeat" an...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 149 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Fast forward/reverse Buttons next to CD player:Press and hold the button for the corre- sponding direction. CD magazine The BMW CD changer for six CDs is installe...

CD player and CD changer 150 Notes BMW CD/DVD players and changers are officially designated Class 1 laser prod- ucts. Do not operate if the cover is damaged, otherwise severe eye damage can result.Do not use self-recorded CDs/DVDs with labels applied as these can become detached during playback due...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 151 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity External audio device You can connect an external audio device, e.g. an MP3 player, and play the sound via the vehi-cle loudspeakers. The sound can be adjusted wi...

Communications This chapter summarizes how to operate your mobile phone using iDrive or voice control and how to use BMW Assist or TeleService. Communications Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG

Telep h oning 154 Telephoning The concept Your BMW is equipped with a full mobile phone preparation package. After logging on a suitable mobile phone on the vehicle once, you can operate the mobile phone via iDrive, with the buttons on the steering wheel and by voice.A mobile phone that has been log...

155 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Making calls with car phone: BMW Assist calls You can use the car phone via the hands-free system for BMW Assist calls.When the status information "Communicat...

Telep h oning 156 Preparation with mobile phone 6. Additional operations must be carried out on the mobile phone and differ depending on the model, refer to the operating instruc-tions of your mobile phone, e.g. find, con-nect or link under Bluetooth device. Logging on Depending on your mobile phone...

157 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity 6. Select the desired mobile phone and press the controller. 7. Select "Move device up" and press the con-troller.The selected mobile phone is move upward...

Telep h oning 158 3. Select the menu and press the controller. 4. Select "Communication settings" and press the controller. 5. Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller. 6. Select "Settings" and press the controller. The Bluetooth link is activated. 7. Select "Bluetooth...

Telep h oning 160 Five lists are available: > "A - Z" The entries of the mobile-phone phone book, consisting of the name and phone number, are sorted alphabetically. > "Top 8"The eight numbers called most frequently from the phone book "A - Z" are automati-cally stored ...

Telep h oning 162 3. Select "BMW Contact" and press the con-troller. 4. Select "BMW Contact Numbers" and press the controller. 5. Select one of the following menu items and press the controller: > "Roadside Assistance" > "Customer Relations" > "Service Re...

Telep h oning 164 Example: dialing phone numbers Start the dialog:Press the button on the steering wheel. Adjusting volume You can adjust the volume for the instructions from the system: Turn the button during an instruction to select the desired volume.This volume for the instructions is maintained...

165 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Creating and editing voice phone book* Save entry:An entry always consists of a name and phone number. Delete entry:You can delete any entry from the voice phone ...

Telep h oning 166 Mounting/removing snap-in adapter 1. Press the area 1 around the button and remove the cover. 2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front and press down until it engages. To remove the snap-in adapter:Press the area 1 around the button. Inserting mobile phone 1. Remove the protectiv...

167 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity TeleService , BMW Assist TeleService TeleService supports you when communicat-ing with a BMW center. The built-in car phone can be used to transmit data regarding...

Te leServ ice, BMW Assis t 168 3. Select "Communication settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "BMW Service settings" and press the controller. 5. Select "Service Status" and press the con-troller. 6. Select "Enable services" and press the con-troller. TeleServ...

Te leServ ice, BMW Assis t 170 Adapting TeleService or BMW Assist Displaying and updating services If the offering from TeleService or BMW Assist changes, you will be notified. In this case you should update the services. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select &#...

Mobility This section helps you maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance and breakdown assistance. Mobility Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG

R e fueling 174 Refueling Always switch off the engine before refu-eling, otherwise no fuel can be filled into the tank and a message is displayed. < When handling fuel, always observe all applicable precautionary measures and regulations. Never transport reserve fuel con-tainers in the vehicle. ...

M o bi lity 175 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Fuel specifications Do not use leaded gasoline, otherwise permanent damage to the catalytic con- verter will result. < Required fuel Super Premium Gasoline/AKI...

Wh eels and tire s 176 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure Information for your safety The condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure are crucial not only to the tire's service life, but also to driving com-fort and most importantly, driving safety. Checking press...

M o bi lity 177 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Observe all national and local maximum speed limits, otherwise violations of the law could occur. Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side ...

Wh eels and tire s 178 DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. < Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under ...

M o bi lity 179 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Wear indicators at the tread-groove base, refer to arrow, are distributed over the tire's circum-ference and are marked on the side of the tire with TWI – Tread W...

Wh eels and tire s 180 Recommended tire brands Certain tire makes are recommended by BMW depending on the tire size. You can recognize these from the clearly visible BMW marking on the tire sidewall.When used properly, these tires comply with the most demanding standards for safety and vehicle respo...

M o bi lity 181 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Under the hood Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the required professional technical training. If you do not know ...

Under t h e ho od 182 Engine compartment 1 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding engine oil, page 183 2 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 184 3 Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the microfilter cover 4 Starting-aid terminal, refer to page 197 5 Body ground/negative terminal 6 Wash...

Under t h e ho od 184 Add at least 0.5 US quart/0.5 liter of oil, other-wise the oil level check cannot reliably display the current oil level. < Continuous exposure to used oil has caused cancer in laboratory testing. For this reason, any skin areas that come into contact with oil should be thor...

M o bi lity 185 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t 3. The coolant level is correct when the upper end of the float rod is at the same height as the upper edge of the filler neck, also refer to the drawing next to ...

Maintenance 186 Maintenance BMW maintenance system The BMW maintenance system supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW. The service schedule also includes operations related to the vehicle's comfort and convenience features, such as replacement of the filters for the...

M o bi lity 187 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface Components which are decisive for the exhaust-gas composition can be checked via the OBD socket with a device.This so...

Replacing components 188 Replacing components Onboard toolkit The onboard toolkit is located in the luggage compartment lid.Loosen the wing nut to open. Wiper blade replacement 1. Fold the wiper arm out and grasp firmly. 2. Press the safety tabs together while sliding the wiper blade toward the fron...

Replacing components 190 3. Press together the two clips at the top and bottom on the bulb fitting and remove the bulb fitting. 4. Backup lamps: Remove and replace the bulb. Other lamps: Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace-ment. Lamps in luggage com...

Replacing components 192 4. Screw dust cap off valve of defective wheel and screw filling hose 2 of sealant bottle onto valve. 5. Insert sealant bottle on compressor hous-ing so that it is positioned upright. 6. Make sure that device is switched off, posi-tion 0. 7. Insert connector 3 into lighter s...

Replacing components 194 2. Guide the jack head into the rectangular recess of the jacking point when cranking up, refer to illustration detail. 3. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are changing is raised from the ground. Mounting a wheel 1. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the wheel. 2. Remov...

Giving and receiv ing as sistance 196 Giving and receiving assistance Emergency call Conditions for an emergency call: > Full preparation package mobile phone.With this equipment, an emergency call is still possible when no mobile phone is logged on in the vehicle. > BMW Assist is enabled. Ena...

M o bi lity 197 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t The first-aid kit is located in the luggage com-partment lid.Loosen the wing nut to open. Roadside Assistance* The Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group offers you...

Giving and receiv ing as sistance 198 Your BMW M5 has a special nut as body ground or negative terminal. 5. Attach the second end of the cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started. Starting engine 1. Start the engine on the assisting ve...

Reference This chapter contains the technical data, the short commands of the voice command system, and the index that will direct you as quickly as possible to the information you are looking for. Reference Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG

Technical data 202 Technical data Engine data M5 Displacement cu in/cm µ 305.1/4,999 No. of cylinders 10 Maximum output hp 500 at engine speed rpm 7,750 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 383/520 at engine speed rpm 6,100 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG

Re fe re n c e 203 At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Dimensions All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 40.7 ft/12.4 m Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG

Technical data 204 Weights Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. Capacities M5 Curb weight lbs./kg 4,012/1,820 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 5,071/2,300 Load lbs./kg 1,058/480 Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,403/1,090 Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,80...

Re fe re n c e 205 At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Short commands of voice command system With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the i...

E verything from A to Z 210 Everything from A to Z Index "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions, and indicates where to find them in the text. A ABS Antilock Brake System 74 Accessories 6 Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 67 Activated-charcoal filter...

E verything from A to Z 212 Brake system 104 , 185 – brake fluid level 185 – brake pads 104 , 185 – breaking-in 104 – disk brakes 106 – warning lamp 185 Braking– CBC Cornering Brake Control 74 – DBC Dynamic Brake Control 74 – electronic brake-force distribution 74 – refer to Braking safely 106 Braki...

Refueling So that you will have important specifications available when you stop to refuel, we recom-mend that you supplement the following tables with data which apply to your vehicle. Consult the index for individual specifications. Fuel Engine oil Tire inflation pressure Designation Please enter ...