BMW M5- User Manual

Notes Using this Owner's Manual Orientation The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ular topic is by using the index.An initial overview of the vehicle is provided inthe first chapter. Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadlinefor the Owner's Manu...

chemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Usedengine oil contains chemicals that have causedcancer in laboratory animals....

cluding the manufacturer, using special diag‐nostic tools. You can obtain further informationthere if you need it. After an error is corrected,the information in the fault memory is deletedor overwritten on a continuous basis.With the vehicle in use there are situationswhere you can associate these ...

wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone1-800-831-1117.If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it mayopen an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group of vehicles, itmay order a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot become involved inindividual problems between you,...

Cockpit Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relate...

19 Unlocking the hood All around the center console 1 Control Display   18 2 Glove compartment   160 3 Ventilation   147 4 Hazard warning system   210 Central locking system   40 5 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐nication 6 Automatic climate control   1...

Dynamic Damping Control   131 Servotronic   131 12 Transmission selector lever All around the roofliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐quest   210 2 Glass sunroof, powered   50 3 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐senger airbag   107 4 Reading lights   104 5 Interior lights   103 Seite 17 Cockpit At a glanc...

iDrive Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

1. Turn. 2. Press. 3. Move in four directions. Buttons on controller Press button Function MENU Open the main menu. RADIO Opens the Radio menu. MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu. NAV Opens the Navigation menu. TEL Opens the phone menu. Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Ope...

Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can beselected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,"Settings". Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", anew panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷ Move the controller to the left.Clo...

Function is deactivated. Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated usingthe touchpad on the controller: Selecting functions 1. "Settings" 2. "Touchpad" 3. Select the desired function. ▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers. ▷ "Interactive map": viewing the intera...

4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" ishighlighted, and then press the controller. 5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐lighted, and then press the controller. 6. Turn the controller to set the hours andpress the controller. 7. Turn the controller to set the minutes andpr...

Additional symbols Symbol Meaning Spoken instructions are turned off. Split screen General information Additional information can be displayed on theright side of the split screen, e.g., informationfrom the on-board comupter.In the divided screen view, the so-called splitscreen, this information rem...

Deleting personal in the vehicle The concept Depending on the usage, the vehicle savespersonal data, such as stored radio stations.These personal data can be permanently de‐leted through iDrive. General information Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐lowing data can be deleted: ▷ Personal Pr...

Voice activation system Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies t...

This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ment of a phone connection.Instead, use the SOS button, refer topage 210 , close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letterssmoothly and with normal volume, empha‐sis, and speed. ▷ Always say commands in the lan...

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. T...

Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function You may open the relevant information di‐rectly. Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on theControl Display to the Options menu: 1. Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Op...

Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 339 - II/15

Opening and closing Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to sa...

Replacing the battery 1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐trol. 2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1. 3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐ment, arrow 2. 4. Insert a battery of the same type with thepositive side facing up. 5. Press the cover closed. Take the used battery to a recyc...

vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐tomatically applied.If several drivers use their own remote control,the vehicle will adjust the personal settingsduring unlocking. These settings are also re‐stored, if the vehicle has been used in themeantime by a person with a different remotecontro...

other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐file function.The following export options are available: ▷ Via BMW Online. ▷ Via the USB port to a USB device.Popular file systems for USB devices aresupported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐ommended formats for profile export.Other formats may not support...

Do not transport the remote control togetherwith metal objects or electronic devices.In the case of interference, the vehicle can alsobe unlocked and locked from the outside with‐out remote control, refer to page 39 . For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply withpart 15 of the FC...

From the inside Unlocking and locking Pressing the central locking system buttonlocks or unlocks the vehicle with the frontdoors closed. The vehicle is not secured against theft whenlocking.The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle isautomatically unlocked....

Locking and closing Hints Keep the closing path clearMake sure that the closing path of the trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐sult.◀ Do not place the remote control in thecargo area Take the remote control with you and do notleave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐mote control is ...

▷ Press button on the inside of the trunk lid.The trunk lid closes automatically.Pressing the button again stops the mo‐tion. With Comfort Access: ▷ Press button, arrow 1, on the inside of thetrunk lid.Pressing the button again stops the mo‐tion. ▷ Press button, arrow 2.The vehicle will be locked af...

arm rest is locked, the trunk lid cannot beopened. ▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1. ▷ Trunk lid not secured, ar‐row 2. Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. Thissecures the trunk lid and disconnects it fromthe central locking system.This is beneficial when the vehicle is parkedusing valet service...

Locking Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicledoor, arrow, with your finger for approx. 1 sec‐ond without grasping the door handle.This corresponds with pressing the button onthe remote control. To save battery power, ensure that the ignitionand all electronic systems and/or power con‐sumers a...

control or using the integrated key, refer topage 39 . Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 35 . Doors 1. "Settings" 2. "Doors/key" 3. Select the symbol. 4. Select the desired function: ▷ "Driver's door only"Only the driver's door a...

Activating the setting 1. "Settings" 2. "Doors/key" 3. "Last seat position autom." Alarm system The concept When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarmsystem responds to: ▷ Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid. ▷ Movements in the interior. ▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt...

The alarm system responds in situations suchas attempts to steal a wheel or when the car istowed. Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must beclosed for the system to function properly. Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐sor can be switched of...

▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.The window closes automatically. Pullingagain stops the motion. See also: closing by means of Comfort Access,refer to page 43 . Pinch protection system Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐tection Even with the pinch protection system, checkthat the win...

Roller sunblind for rear window Press button. Roller sunblinds for the rear side windows Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hookit onto the bracket. Do not open the window while the rollersunblind is tilted Do not open the window while the roller sun‐blind is tilted; otherwise, there is a ...

tilted position, the sliding visor closes au‐tomatically.Pressing the reel upward stops the motion. Opening/closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together Briefly press the reel twice insuccession in the desired direc‐tion past the resistance point.The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐sor move tog...

Adjusting Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

Shoulder support Also supports the back in the shoulder area: ▷ Results in a relaxed seating position. ▷ Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles. Active seat Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue tohelp prevent lower back pain. Press button. The LED li...

If the journey is continued within approx. 15minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐ically with the temperature selected last. Switch off Press button longer.The LEDs go out. Active seat ventilation, front The seat cushion and backrest surfaces arecooled by means of integrated fans.The venti...

What reduces the restraining effectAvoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust thetension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed;otherwise, the belt can be damaged and therestraining effect is reduced.◀ Buckling the belt Make sure you hear the latch plate engage...

Active head restraint In the event of a rear-end collision with a cer‐tain severity, the active head restraint automat‐ically reduces the distance from the head. Reduced protective function ▷ Do not use seat or head restraintcovers. ▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,on the head restraints...

Adjusting the head restraintAdjust the head restraints of all occupied seats properly; otherwise, there is an increasedrisk of injury in an accident.◀ Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center isapproximately at ear level. Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraintis as close ...

Keep the movement area unobstructedWhen changing the seat position, keep the seat's area of movement unobstructed;otherwise, people might get injured or objectsdamaged.◀ At a glance Front Storing 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Set the desired position. 3. Press button. The LED in the but‐ ton lights ...

At a glance 1 Adjusting   61 2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3 Fold in and out   61 Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the switch. Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐tion in which the button is pressed. Saving positions Seat, mirror, and steering...

Interior rearview mirror, manually dimmable Turn knob Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect bythe interior mirror. Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature The concept Photocells are used for control: ▷ In the mirror glass. ▷ On the back of the mirror. Functional requirement For pro...

Steering wheel heating Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 min,steering wheel heating is automatically acti‐vated again. Seite 63 Adjusting Controls 63 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 339 - II/15

Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso app...

of unexpected movement of the seat back‐rest.◀ On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passengerairbags If a child restraint system is used in the frontpassenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐creased risk of injury ...

Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point 1. Remove the mounting point cover. 2. Raise the head restraint. Do not changethe middle head restraint. 3. Guide the upper retaining strap betweenthe supports of the head restraint.Guide it over the head restraint of the mid‐dle seat. 4. Att...

Driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

The radio-ready state switches off automati‐cally: ▷ After approx. 8 minutes. ▷ When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐tral locking system. ▷ Shortly before the battery is dischargedcompletely, so that the engine can still bestarted. The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,the ignition is au...

and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in thedirection of the curb.◀ Before driving into a car wash So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐serve instructions for going into an automaticcar wash, refer to page 216 . M double-clutch transmissio...

Activating/deactivating the system manually Using the button Press button. ▷ LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function isdeactivated.The engine is started during an automaticengine stop.The engine can only be stopped or startedvia the Start/Stop button. ▷ LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function isactiva...

Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher Turn signal Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point.To switch off manually, press the lever to theresistance point. Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lampindicates that a turn signal bulb has failed. Triple turn signal activat...

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐sition when released. ▷ Normal wiper speed: push up once.The wipers switch to intermittent operationwhen the vehicle is stationary. ▷ Fast wiper speed: press up twice or pressonce beyond the resistance point.Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐hicl...

Clean the windshield, headlights Pull the wiper lever towards you.The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐shield and activates the wipers briefly. In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐vated. Do not use the washer system at freezingtemper...

Washer fluid reservoir All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐ervoir.Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐centrate and tap water and – if required – with awasher antifreeze, according to the manufac‐turer's recommendations.Mix the washer fluid before adding to find theright mixture.Do ...

Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuver‐ing and during stop-and-go traffic. Low Speed Assistant The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance atvery low speeds. The vehicle moves at walkingspeed.This can also be used for rocking the vehicle inthe snow. To do this, reel between reversegear and forward g...

▷ With the ignition is off, if position N is set. ▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver'sdoor is opened, and the brake is releasedwhile the vehicle is stationary and positionD or R is set. Displays in the instrument cluster Drive mode ▷ Engaged gear together witha D, arrow 1. ▷ Selected driv...

Selecting driving program using button in center console Press button repeatedly until the de‐sired driving program is displayed in the instrument cluster. Selecting driving program using M Drive On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2" 3. Select th...

4. While the vehicle is stationary, press theselector lever forward and hold it.A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐ment cluster. 5. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.The starting engine speed adjusts. 6. If necessary, change the starting enginespeed by 500 rpm via cruise control. 7. Release ...

Using the button Press button repeatedly until the desiredprogram is displayed in the instrument cluster. Display in the instrument cluster Engine Dynamics Control with selectedprogram with activated Display of thesystem states of the driving dynamics, refer to page 90 . Manual transmission Shifting...

Displays Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

▷ Gear display with Drivelogic, refer topage 89 . ▷ Miles/trip miles, refer to page 88 . ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer topage 84 . ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer topage 89 . ▷ Navigation display, see User's manual forNavigation, Entertainment and Communi‐cation. ▷ Range, refer to page 89 ...

Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐neuver. Pedestrian warning Symbol in the instrument cluster. If a collision with a person detected in this wayis imminent, the symbol lights up and a signalsounds. Yellow lights Anti-lock Braking System ABS Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐ing forc...

For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐tor, refer to page 108 . Steering system Steering system in some cases defec‐tive.Have the steering system checked by the service center. Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.For additional information, refer to On- board Diagn...

Supplementary text messages Additional information, such as on the cause ofan error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.With urgent messages the added text will beautomatically displayed on the Control Display. Symbols Depending on the Check Control message, thefollowing functi...

middle or in the left half ofthe temperature display. ▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end ofthe temperature range. A Check Controlmessage is also displayed. Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomestoo hot, a Check Control message is displayed.Check the coolant level,...

Settings are stored for the profile currently inuse. Gear display with Drivelogic Sequential mode ▷ Engaged gear, arrow 1. ▷ Selected driving program,Drivelogic, refer to page 79 , arrow 2. Drive mode ▷ Engaged gear together witha D, arrow 1. ▷ Selected driving program,Drivelogic, refer to page 79 ,...

Display Data regarding the service status or legallymandated vehicle inspections are automati‐cally transmitted to your service center beforea service due date. Detailed information on service requirements More information on the scope of service re‐quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐play.On...

Displays Symbol Description Shift up to fuel efficient gear. Shift down to fuel efficient gear. Speed limit detection The concept Speed limit detection Speed limit detection uses a symbol in theshape of a traffic sign to display the currentlydetected speed limit. The camera in the area ofthe interio...

Speed limit detection can also be displayed inthe Head-up Display. System limits The system may not be fully functional andmay provide incorrect information in the fol‐lowing situations: ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall. ▷ When signs are concealed by objects. ▷ When driving very close to the vehicle...

Calling up information on the info display Press the onboard computer button on theturn signal lever.Information is displayed in the info display ofthe instrument cluster. Information at a glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turnsignal lever calls up the following information inthe info dis...

Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection, referto page 92 , function. Trip computer The vehicle features two types of board com‐puters. ▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset asoften as necessary. ▷ "Trip computer": the values provide anoverview of the curren...

Setting your current speed as the speed warning On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Speed" 3. "Select current speed" 4. Press the controller.The current vehicle speed is stored as thespeed warning. Settings on the Control Display Time Setting the time zone 1. "Setti...

Therefore, have the special windshield re‐placed by a service center only. Shift point indicator General information The display is in the Head-up Display. Shift point indicator in the Head-up Display Switching on Shift lights are only shown in the Head-up Dis‐play in the M view, refer to page 98 . ...

Lights Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

Setting the duration On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Pathway lighting:" 4. Set length of time. Settings are stored for the profile currently inuse. Automatic headlight control Position of switch : the low beams are acti‐vated and off automatically, e.g...

Reading lights Press button. Reading lights are located at the front and rearnext to the interior lights. Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System Adjusting speaker lighting Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated.The lighting can be individually set. 1. "Settings" 2. "Ligh...

Safety Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontalimpact. Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-endcollisions. Information on how to ensure the optimalprotective effect of the airbags ▷ Keep at a distance from the airba...

In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐tem checked immediately. In case of a malfunction have airbag systemchecked immediately; otherwise, there is a riskthat the system does not function as expectedin case of a severe accident.◀ Automatic deactivation of the front- seat passenger airbags The syst...

factured. After installing a child seat, makesure that the indicator lamp for the front-seatpassenger airbags lights up. This indicatesthat the child seat has been detected and thefront-seat passenger airbags are not activated. Strength of the driver's and front-seat passenger airbag The explosive p...

▷ Inflation was not carried out according tospecifications. ▷ The tire inflation pressure has fallen belowthe level of the last confirmation. In this case: ▷ Check the tire pressure and correct asneeded. ▷ Carry out a reset of the system after a tirechange. System limits The system does not function...

that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐tale after replacing one or more tires or wheelson your vehicle to ensure that the replacementor alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMSto continue to function properly. FTM Flat Tire Monitor The concept The s...

A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in allfour tires will not be recognized. Therefore,check the tire inflation pressure regularly.The system could be delayed or malfunction inthe following situations: ▷ When the system has not been initialized. ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery roadsur...

Switching on/off The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐cally active after every departure. Press button: the systems are turnedoff. The LED goes out. Press button: the systems are turned on. TheLED lights up. Settings can be made on the Control Display. Front-end collision warning with City Br...

At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is found near the interior rearviewmirror.Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐terior rearview mirror clean and clear. Switching on/off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after everydriv...

Acute warnings can also be triggered withoutprevious prewarning. Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself/herselfto react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping onthe brake pedal. The system can...

▷ If the camera viewing field or the frontwindshield are dirty or covered. ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐gine, via the Start/Stop knob. ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ately after vehicle shipment. ▷ If there is constant blinding effects be‐cause of oncoming light, e. g., fr...

Display Warning of people or animals in danger If a collision with a person or an animal de‐tected in this way is imminent, a warning sym‐bol appears on the instrument cluster and inthe Head-up Display.Although both the shape and the heat radiationare analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruledout. War...

▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Settings are stored for the profile currently inuse. Display in the instrument cluster ▷ Lines: system is activated. ▷ Arrows: at least one lane markingwas detected and warnings can beissued. Issued warning If you leave the lane and if a lane marking...

At a glance Button in the vehicle Active Blind Spot Detection Radar sensors The radar sensors are located under the rearbumper. Switching on/off Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Settings are stored for the profile currently inuse. Display Lamp in the exterior mirror ho...

Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐erned by the following:FCC ID: ▷ NBG009014A. Compliance statement:This device complies with part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: ▷ This device may not cause harmful inter‐ference, and ▷ this device must accept any inte...

Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso...

Symbol Meaning Programs of Dynamic DampingControl, refer to page 131 . Programs of Servotronic, refer topage 131 . Drivelogic, refer to page 79 : shift modes and Drivelogic driving pro‐grams. Views of the Head-up Display, referto page 97 . Configuring M Drive The preassigned configurations can be in...

DSC Dynamic Stability Control The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the powerwheels when driving off and accelerating.DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Withinthe physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐cle on a steady course by reducing engin...

Via M Drive On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2" 3. Select the symbol. 4. "MDM" To open M Drive with the selected settings,press the corresponding button on the steer‐ing wheel: ▷ ▷ A message appears in the instrument cluster.This messag...

The indicator lamp lights up: DSC isdeactivated. Active M differential The concept The active M differential assures continuouslyvariable locking of the rear axle differential de‐pending on the driving situation. This preventsindividual rear wheels from spinning evenwhen DSC is switched off and in M...

sporty feel and/or comfortable steering is con‐veyed. Programs Steering force setting options: ▷ "Comfort": low. ▷ "Sport": medium. ▷ "Sport Plus": high. Selecting a channel Via M Drive On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"...

Driving comfort Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

The displays go out. The stored desired speedis deleted. Interrupting When active, press the button. The system is automatically interrupted if: ▷ The brakes are applied. ▷ The clutch pedal is depressed for a fewseconds or released while a gear is not en‐gaged. ▷ Selector lever position D is disenga...

ment cluster indicates whether the system isswitched on. Desired speed ▷ The marking lights up green:the system is active. ▷ The marking lights up or‐ange: the system has beeninterrupted. ▷ The marking does not light up: the systemis switched off. Brief status display Selected desired speed. If --- ...

Overview With front PDC: button in vehicle PDC Park Distance Control Switching on/off Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐tion P R.The rearview camera also switches on. Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain drivingdis...

▷ For small children and animals. ▷ For persons with certain clothing, e.g.coats. ▷ With external interference of the ultra‐sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loudmachines. ▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐aged or out of position. ▷ Under certain weather conditions such ashigh relative hum...

Display settings Brightness With the rearview camera switched on: 1. Select the symbol. 2. Turn the controller until the desired settingis reached, and press the controller. Contrast With the rearview camera switched on: 1. Select the symbol. 2. Turn the controller until the desired settingis reache...

Climate control Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

Hints Sufficient ventilationWhen remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality inthe interior continuously deteriorates and win‐dow condensation increases.◀ Climate control...

Ice and condensation are quickly removedfrom the windshield and the front side win‐dows.For this purpose, point the side vents onto theside windows as needed. Adjust air flow with the program active.If the windows are fogged over, you can alsoswitch on the cooling function or press theAUTO button to...

Residual heat The heat stored in the engine is used to heatthe interior. Functional requirement ▷ Up to 15 minutes after switching off theengine. ▷ Warm engine. ▷ The battery is sufficiently charged. ▷ External temperature below 77 ℉/25 ℃. The availability of the function is shown on thedisplay of t...

Ventilation levels ▷ Draft-free ventilation:Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the air current is fanned out. ▷ Maximum air flow:Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the air is partially fanned out and partially bundled.This maximizes the air supply. ▷ Direct ventilation:Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the ...

Parked-car ventilation The concept The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐cle interior and lowers its temperature, ifneeded.Operation can be performed via iDrive. Functional requirements Parked-car ventilation ▷ Using the preset reel-on time or when op‐erated directly: any external temperatu...

Interior equipment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to saf...

4. Likewise, press and hold the button of thedesired function on the hand-held trans‐mitter. 5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐idly. The LED flashing faster indicates thatthe button on the interior rearview mirrorhas been programmed. The system can...

Center armrest Remove the cover. Rear center console Remove the cover or cigarette lighter. In the front passenger footwell Socket is located below the glove compart‐ment.To access the socket: fold open the cover. In the cargo area The socket is located in the cover of the load‐ing lip.To access the...

Closing 1. Return the rear seat backrest to the uprightseating position and engage it. Ensure that the lock is securely en‐gaged Make sure that the lock engages properlywhen folding back, otherwise transportedcargo could enter the car's interior duringbraking or evasive maneuvers and endan‐ger the v...

Storage compartments Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

Opening Pull the handle. Closing Fold cover closed. Center armrest Front A storage compartment is located in the centerarmrest between the front seats. Opening Press button. Locking the storage compartment The storage compartment in the armrest canbe locked with an integrated key to separatelysecure...

Folding down Pull on the opener and fold the armrest for‐ward. Opening Pull on the handle and fold open the cover. Cupholders Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hotdrinks Use light and shatter-proof containers and donot transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there isthe increased danger of injury in an...

To open: press the button.To reduce in size: fold closed to the desiredposition.To close: fold all the way closed. The cu‐pholder must be closed before it can beopened fully. Remote control storage compartment Opening Press on the cover. Remote control storage compartment Storage is possible in a ve...

Storage under the cargo floor panel Fold up the cargo floor panel. Storage compartment on the side A storage compartment is located at the sideof the trunk. Lashing eyes To secure the cargo, refer to page 175 , there are lashing eyes in the trunk. Seite 164 Controls Storage compartments 164 Online E...

Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 339 - II/15

BMW M5 technology Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safe...

Drivetrain With this vehicle, particular value was placedon the direct connection from engine to thedrivetrain. Due to the torsionally rigid design ofthe drivetrain, as is typical in a sports car, thetransmission of the torque also gives acousticfeedback.When there are load changes, this may resulti...

Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso a...

General driving notes Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closedOnly drive with the tailgate closed; other‐ wise, in the event of an accident or braking andevasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐fic may be injured, and the vehicle may bedamaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐ter...

Brake disc corrosion Brake disc corrosion and contamination of thebrake pads are favored by: ▷ Low mileage. ▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is notused at all. ▷ Infrequent use of the brakes. Corrosion will built up when the maximumpressure applied to the brake pads duringbraking is not reached -...

Loading Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Load The maximum load is the sum of the weight ofthe occupants and the cargo.The greater the weight of the occupants, theless cargo that can be transported. Stowing cargo ▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on thecargo. ▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐ble, directly behind and at the bottom o...

Saving fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rel...

Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 339 - II/15

Refueling Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

Fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

These pressure values can also be found onthe tire inflation pressure label on the driver'sdoor pillar. Maximum permissible speedDo not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐ wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀ Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h M5 Tire size Pressure specificati...

45: aspect ratio in %R: radial tire code18: rim diameter in inches96: load rating, not for ZR tiresY: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires Speed letter Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/hR = up to 106 mph, 170 km/hS = up to 112 mph, 180 km/hT = up to 118 mph, 190 km/hH = up to 131 mph, 210 km/hV = up to 1...

sudden tire failure. The grade C correspondsto a level of performance which all passengercar tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades BandA represent higher levels of performance onthe laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐quired by law. Temperature grade fo...

In case of tire damageIf there are indications of tire damage, re‐ duce your speed immediately and have therims and tires checked right away; otherwise,there is the increased risk of an accident.Drive carefully to the nearest service center. Ifnecessary, have the vehicle towed or trans‐ported there....

Retreaded tiresPossibly substantial variations in the de‐ sign and age of the tire casing structures canlimit service life and have a negative impact onroad safety.◀ Winter tires Winter tires are recommended for operating onwinter roads.Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐vide better winter ...

Sealing container ▷ Sealing container, arrow 1. ▷ Filling hose, arrow 2. Observe use-by date on the sealant container. Compressor 1 Holder for bottle2 Compressor3 Connector/cable for socket4 Connection hose5 On/off reel6 Inflation pressure dial7 Reduce inflation pressure Filling the tire with sealan...

4. Insert the sealant container on the com‐pressor housing in an upright position. 5. Screw the filling hose of the sealant con‐tainer onto the tire valve of the defectivewheel. 6. With the compressor switched off, insertthe plug into the power socket inside thevehicle. 7. With the ignition turned o...

This prevents leftover sealant from escap‐ing from the container. 4. Wrap the empty sealant container in suita‐ble material to avoid dirtying the cargoarea. 5. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐cle. Distributing the sealant Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐sure that the sealant ...

Engine compartment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to sa...

Never reach into the engine compart‐ment Never reach into spaces or gaps in the enginecompartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀ Danger of injury when the hood is openThere is a danger of injury from protrud‐ ing parts when the hood is open.◀ 1. Pull the l...

Engine oil Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rela...

Too much engine oilHave the vehicle checked immediately; otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐gine damage.◀ Detailed measurement The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oillevel is checked and displayed via a scale.Gasoline engine:If the engine oil level reaches the minimumlevel, ...

Viscosity grades for engine oilsWhen selecting an engine oil, ensure that the engine oil belongs to the viscosity gradeSAE 0W-40, or malfunctions or engine dam‐age may occur.As an alternative, you can also use motor oilswith a viscosity grade of SAE 0W-30.◀ The engine oil quality is critical for the...

Coolant Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Maintenance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rel...

Replacing components Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

3. Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise. 4. Remove the bulb and replace it. 5. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover inthe reverse order. LED headlights At a glance 1 Corner-illuminating lights2 Low beams/high beams3 Parking lamp, daytime running lights4 Turn signal5 Side marker lights Light-...

2. Fold away the cover. Inside brake lamp Follow general instructions, refer to page 203 . 21-watt bulb, H21W. The illustration shows the position of the bulbin the installed bulb holder. Squeeze the clips together and remove thebulb holder.Press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn coun‐terclockwise...

Jacking points for the vehicle jack The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐cated at the positions shown. Vehicle battery Maintenance The battery is maintenance-free.The added amount of acid is sufficient for theservice life of the battery.Further information about the battery can beobtained ...

Fuses Hints Replacing fusesNever attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐tute of another color or amperage rating; thiscould lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀ Plastic tweezers and information on the fusetypes and loc...

Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

When the emergency request is receivedat the BMW Response Center, the BMWResponse Center contacts you and takesfurther steps to help you.Even if you are unable to respond, theBMW Response Center can take furthersteps to help you under certain circum‐stances.For this, data are transmitted to the BMWR...

Preparation Bodywork contact between vehiclesMake sure that there is no contact be‐ tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀ 1. Check whether the battery of the other ve‐hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐mation can be found on the battery. 2...

Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towingFor tow-starting or towing, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐tions of the individual braking systems mightlead to accidents.◀ Manual transmission Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position. To...

Care Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

3. Switch the engine off. 4. Switch on the ignition. M double-clutch transmission: 1. Drive into the car wash. 2. Engage selector lever position N. 3. Switch the engine off.In this way, the ignition remains switchedon, and a Check-Control message is dis‐played. Do not turn off the ignition in the ca...

Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 339 - II/15

Technical data Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

M5 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,313/2,410 Load lbskg 959/926435/420 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,601/1,180 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,778/1,260 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 Trunk capacity cu ft/l 18.4/520 Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx. 21.1 / 80 ...

Everything from A to Z IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 127 Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80 Accessories and parts 7 Activated-charcoal filter 147 Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 122 Active M differential 131 Active Protection 124 Active seat, front 55 Active seat ventilation, fro...