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The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW M5's unique range of technical features. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Part no. 01 41 2 600 ...
The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW M5's unique range of technical features. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Part no. 01 41 2 600 ...
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... descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle. Therefore, have not specified for the BMW M5. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. This Owner's Manual describes all equipment and features offered for your own vehicle's equipment. Sections describing options and special equipment are...
... descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle. Therefore, have not specified for the BMW M5. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. This Owner's Manual describes all equipment and features offered for your own vehicle's equipment. Sections describing options and special equipment are...
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... of CD changer* > AUX > USB-audio interface* The assignment of the stored phone numbers, e.g. Select navigation destination, e.g. in use. Special features: > With the destination guidance system and the map view started, the current destination is stored, regardless of navigation 22 Online Edition for the remote control...assigned to open the menu. 3. button longer If a name is stored for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Saving function Destinations of navigation To switch on the Control Display. 1. Press the ...than 2 seconds. Select "Display off /on 1. of ...
... of CD changer* > AUX > USB-audio interface* The assignment of the stored phone numbers, e.g. Select navigation destination, e.g. in use. Special features: > With the destination guidance system and the map view started, the current destination is stored, regardless of navigation 22 Online Edition for the remote control...assigned to open the menu. 3. button longer If a name is stored for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Saving function Destinations of navigation To switch on the Control Display. 1. Press the ...than 2 seconds. Select "Display off /on 1. of ...
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Its extensive array of your own safety, comfort and convenience, are described here. Online Edition for your vehicle. Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of features and accessories, both for driving and for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
Its extensive array of your own safety, comfort and convenience, are described here. Online Edition for your vehicle. Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of features and accessories, both for driving and for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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...a remote control is locked. Opening and closing > When transporting on car-carrying trains, by pressing the buttons on the remote control. The special features when using comfort access are switched off before locking to carry the remote control with the comfort access or by sea or on a trailer > When... with you, e.g. It is sufficient to save the battery.< 38 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Functional requirement > The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid can only be locked if the vehicle detects that the remote control is unlocked and...
...a remote control is locked. Opening and closing > When transporting on car-carrying trains, by pressing the buttons on the remote control. The special features when using comfort access are switched off before locking to carry the remote control with the comfort access or by sea or on a trailer > When... with you, e.g. It is sufficient to save the battery.< 38 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Functional requirement > The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid can only be locked if the vehicle detects that the remote control is unlocked and...
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Separate switches for The LED lights up when this safety feature is closed via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 39. 2. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle, otherwise ... movement of the windows, otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired.< 40 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Electric glass sunroof* The glass sunroof is switched on convenient operation via the switches in the rear passenger area, by pulling the switch. Opening...
Separate switches for The LED lights up when this safety feature is closed via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 39. 2. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle, otherwise ... movement of the windows, otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired.< 40 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Electric glass sunroof* The glass sunroof is switched on convenient operation via the switches in the rear passenger area, by pulling the switch. Opening...
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.... Adjust the head restraint so that its protective function and it is no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Adjusting Safety feature 1. Close the driver's door and switch the ignition on the seat in use seat covers or head restraint covers that the footwell behind ... has been completed. Press the controller. Otherwise there is requested: > Request when unlocking vehicle > Request when opening driver's door When using this feature, always make sure that could cause injury to persons or damage to page 16. 1. Have the active head restraints reset after they 46 Online...
.... Adjust the head restraint so that its protective function and it is no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Adjusting Safety feature 1. Close the driver's door and switch the ignition on the seat in use seat covers or head restraint covers that the footwell behind ... has been completed. Press the controller. Otherwise there is requested: > Request when unlocking vehicle > Request when opening driver's door When using this feature, always make sure that could cause injury to persons or damage to page 16. 1. Have the active head restraints reset after they 46 Online...
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...Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on steering wheel 51 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference You can be adjusted in the button lights up. Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Steering wheel heating* Driving tips Controls At a glance ...front and one on the back. The steering wheel can program the button individually. Do not attach stickers of the mirror, either. This feature is a risk of accident as the result of following vehicles at night, turn the knob. Interior rearview mirror To reduce the dazzle effect...
...Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on steering wheel 51 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference You can be adjusted in the button lights up. Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Steering wheel heating* Driving tips Controls At a glance ...front and one on the back. The steering wheel can program the button individually. Do not attach stickers of the mirror, either. This feature is a risk of accident as the result of following vehicles at night, turn the knob. Interior rearview mirror To reduce the dazzle effect...
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... as soon as the malfunction exists. This sequence will flash for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the necessary TPM electronics and is equipped with the low tire pressure ... even if underinflation has not reached the level to the inflation pressure recommended by a BMW center or a workshop informed on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. As an added safety feature, your vehicle to ensure that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one minute and...
... as soon as the malfunction exists. This sequence will flash for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the necessary TPM electronics and is equipped with the low tire pressure ... even if underinflation has not reached the level to the inflation pressure recommended by a BMW center or a workshop informed on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. As an added safety feature, your vehicle to ensure that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one minute and...
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...any other road users. Driving in idle or with the engine switched off , otherwise there will be damaged.< Braking safely Your BMW is not reached. This phenomenon is referred to clean the rotors is equipped with a pulsating effect that full braking efficiency will ... required. This occurs because the minimum pressure which the least braking is characterized by the pads during brake applications to as a standard feature. Even light but consistent pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.< Sequential Manual Transmission: do...
...any other road users. Driving in idle or with the engine switched off , otherwise there will be damaged.< Braking safely Your BMW is not reached. This phenomenon is referred to clean the rotors is equipped with a pulsating effect that full braking efficiency will ... required. This occurs because the minimum pressure which the least braking is characterized by the pads during brake applications to as a standard feature. Even light but consistent pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.< Sequential Manual Transmission: do...
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... liter displacement, the highspeed V10 engine generates a maximum output of 373 kW and a maximum torque of 384 lb ft/520 Nm. BMW M5 Engineering V10 High Output Engine Compound brake Warming up The emissions control system causes the V10 high-output engine to have slightly rougher running ...impair the function or the service life of these brake rotors, function noises occur during its warm-up , refer to the special structural features of the components. 121 Online Edition for Part no effect on the performance, operating safety, and stability of the brakes. Navigation Driving...
... liter displacement, the highspeed V10 engine generates a maximum output of 373 kW and a maximum torque of 384 lb ft/520 Nm. BMW M5 Engineering V10 High Output Engine Compound brake Warming up The emissions control system causes the V10 high-output engine to have slightly rougher running ...impair the function or the service life of these brake rotors, function noises occur during its warm-up , refer to the special structural features of the components. 121 Online Edition for Part no effect on the performance, operating safety, and stability of the brakes. Navigation Driving...
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... a destination manually The system's word matching principle makes it easier for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG "New destination" is selected and press the controller. This opens the start the destination guidance, refer to page 138. Select "Enter ...Turn the controller until "Navigation" is selected. 2. Destination entry Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from among the following features: > If you do not observe this precaution, you can endanger the vehicle occupants and other road users.< iDrive, for your destination...
... a destination manually The system's word matching principle makes it easier for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG "New destination" is selected and press the controller. This opens the start the destination guidance, refer to page 138. Select "Enter ...Turn the controller until "Navigation" is selected. 2. Destination entry Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from among the following features: > If you do not observe this precaution, you can endanger the vehicle occupants and other road users.< iDrive, for your destination...
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... Edition for Part no longer eject.< Damaged CDs/DVDs Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and moisture. Notes BMW CD/DVD players and changers are often provided with a copy protection feature by wiping in straight lines from the center outward. This can mean that some instances they may no... for performance in a sleeve. Store CDs/DVDs in vehicles. Only use round CDs/DVDs with selfrecorded CDs/DVDs are, e.g. General malfunctions BMW CD/DVD changers and players have been optimized for malfunctions with a standard diameter of the CD/DVD blank. Do not operate if the ...
... Edition for Part no longer eject.< Damaged CDs/DVDs Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and moisture. Notes BMW CD/DVD players and changers are often provided with a copy protection feature by wiping in straight lines from the center outward. This can mean that some instances they may no... for performance in a sleeve. Store CDs/DVDs in vehicles. Only use round CDs/DVDs with selfrecorded CDs/DVDs are, e.g. General malfunctions BMW CD/DVD changers and players have been optimized for malfunctions with a standard diameter of the CD/DVD blank. Do not operate if the ...
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... to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 81 Event Data Recorders 217 Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 116 Exterior mirrors 50 - adjusting 50 - automatic dimming feature 51 - automatic heating 50 - folding in and out 50 - tilting down passenger-side exterior mirror 50 External audio device 108 Eye for tow-starting and... cluster 61 Gearshift lever 60 - manual transmission 59 General driving notes 116 250 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
... to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 81 Event Data Recorders 217 Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 116 Exterior mirrors 50 - adjusting 50 - automatic dimming feature 51 - automatic heating 50 - folding in and out 50 - tilting down passenger-side exterior mirror 50 External audio device 108 Eye for tow-starting and... cluster 61 Gearshift lever 60 - manual transmission 59 General driving notes 116 250 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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... "Interim time" 75 Interior lamps 97 - switching on with remote control 33 Interior motion sensor 37 - switching off 38 Interior rearview mirror 51 - automatic dimming feature 51 Intermittent mode of the wipers 64 Everything from A to Z Keys 30 - key-related settings, refer to Personal Profile 31 - spare key 30 Knock control... to Comfort access 38 Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31 "Keypad" 186 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
... "Interim time" 75 Interior lamps 97 - switching on with remote control 33 Interior motion sensor 37 - switching off 38 Interior rearview mirror 51 - automatic dimming feature 51 Intermittent mode of the wipers 64 Everything from A to Z Keys 30 - key-related settings, refer to Personal Profile 31 - spare key 30 Knock control... to Comfort access 38 Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31 "Keypad" 186 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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253 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Loading - securing cargo 119 - stowing cargo 119 - vehicle 118 Load securing equipment, refer to Securing cargo 119 "Lock after driving" 35 Lock ... 18 Menus, refer to iDrive 16 Message list for traffic information 143 Microfilter 102 Microphone - for telephone 14 - for voice command system 14 Mirror dimming feature 51 Mirrors 50 - automatic curb monitor 50 - folding in and out 50 - heating 50 - memory, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 45 "Missed...
253 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Loading - securing cargo 119 - stowing cargo 119 - vehicle 118 Load securing equipment, refer to Securing cargo 119 "Lock after driving" 35 Lock ... 18 Menus, refer to iDrive 16 Message list for traffic information 143 Microfilter 102 Microphone - for telephone 14 - for voice command system 14 Mirror dimming feature 51 Mirrors 50 - automatic curb monitor 50 - folding in and out 50 - heating 50 - memory, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 45 "Missed...