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...accessories Reference 238 Technical data 240 Short commands of voice command system 244 Everything from A to Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M5 Engineering Navigation 124 126 138 147 Starting navigation system Destination entry Destination guidance What to page 244. ...and closing Adjusting Transporting children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 202 204 210 216 218 222 231 Refueling Wheels and tires Under the hood ...
...accessories Reference 238 Technical data 240 Short commands of voice command system 244 Everything from A to Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M5 Engineering Navigation 124 126 138 147 Starting navigation system Destination entry Destination guidance What to page 244. ...and closing Adjusting Transporting children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 202 204 210 216 218 222 231 Refueling Wheels and tires Under the hood ...
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...wheel Mobile phone* 176: > Press: accepting and ending call, starting dialing* for selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected > Press and hold: redialing 16 Releasing hood 210 17 Opening the luggage compartment lid 35 18 Head-Up Display* 90 Controls Reference Mobility 11 Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving... 97 11 Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 57 12 Ignition lock 57 13 Horn, entire surface 14 Steering wheel heater* 51 Steering wheel adjustment 51 15 Cruise control 65 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08...
...wheel Mobile phone* 176: > Press: accepting and ending call, starting dialing* for selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected > Press and hold: redialing 16 Releasing hood 210 17 Opening the luggage compartment lid 35 18 Head-Up Display* 90 Controls Reference Mobility 11 Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving... 97 11 Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 57 12 Ignition lock 57 13 Horn, entire surface 14 Steering wheel heater* 51 Steering wheel adjustment 51 15 Cruise control 65 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08...
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Press the button on the steering wheel. 3. {Entertainment} The system says: {{Entertainment}} Opening help {Help} Using alternative commands There are read out. Press the button on Entertainment sound output if necessary. 2. To... short commands you have selected "CD", the commands available for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation 4. {CD} The system says: {{CD on}} Driving tips Controls At a glance Select track, e.g.: {Track 1} The system says: {{Track 1}} 25 Online Edition for operating the CD player...
Press the button on the steering wheel. 3. {Entertainment} The system says: {{Entertainment}} Opening help {Help} Using alternative commands There are read out. Press the button on Entertainment sound output if necessary. 2. To... short commands you have selected "CD", the commands available for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation 4. {CD} The system says: {{CD on}} Driving tips Controls At a glance Select track, e.g.: {Track 1} The system says: {{Track 1}} 25 Online Edition for operating the CD player...
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... driver's seat, outside mirrors, and steering wheel*, refer to page 45 > Audio sources: volume and tone settings, refer to page 22 Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Personal Profile settings Details on steering wheel, refer to page 51 > Positions of ...four remote controls, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility > Programmable memory ...
... driver's seat, outside mirrors, and steering wheel*, refer to page 45 > Audio sources: volume and tone settings, refer to page 22 Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Personal Profile settings Details on steering wheel, refer to page 51 > Positions of ...four remote controls, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility > Programmable memory ...
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... lamp flashes after locking: doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are briefly signaled by switching on the remote control, refer to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle > To interruptions in the following situations: > In two-level garages 37 Online Edition for the interior motion sensor ...approx. 10 seconds. Interior motion sensor In order for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Do not twist the center belt buckle, otherwise correct operation of the vehicle is closed, it ...
... lamp flashes after locking: doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are briefly signaled by switching on the remote control, refer to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle > To interruptions in the following situations: > In two-level garages 37 Online Edition for the interior motion sensor ...approx. 10 seconds. Interior motion sensor In order for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Do not twist the center belt buckle, otherwise correct operation of the vehicle is closed, it ...
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... over solid or breakable objects or be fully excluded, depending on transporting children safely, refer to page 46. Always hold the steering wheel by its center is to page 47. In the interaction with unexpected movement, and the 43 Online Edition for Part no. 01 ...41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance For additional information on the circumstances. Adjust the head restraint so that prevents the belt from ...
... over solid or breakable objects or be fully excluded, depending on transporting children safely, refer to page 46. Always hold the steering wheel by its center is to page 47. In the interaction with unexpected movement, and the 43 Online Edition for Part no. 01 ...41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance For additional information on the circumstances. Adjust the head restraint so that prevents the belt from ...
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... 52. 2. The adjustment of the memory buttons. 45 Online Edition for the driver's seat and passenger seat*, exterior rearview mirrors, and steering wheel. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: The LED goes out. The LED in the memory. Storing 1. Briefly press the desired memory ...1 or 2. You can store and request two different positions for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance Navigation Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the backrest width temporarily opens ...
... 52. 2. The adjustment of the memory buttons. 45 Online Edition for the driver's seat and passenger seat*, exterior rearview mirrors, and steering wheel. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: The LED goes out. The LED in the memory. Storing 1. Briefly press the desired memory ...1 or 2. You can store and request two different positions for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance Navigation Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the backrest width temporarily opens ...
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...feature is operating, the LED in front of unexpected movement.< Programmable button 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 inside rearview mirror, one on the ... photocells in four directions. Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Steering wheel heating* Driving tips Controls At a glance Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel temporarily moves into the uppermost position. Do not attach ...
...feature is operating, the LED in front of unexpected movement.< Programmable button 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 inside rearview mirror, one on the ... photocells in four directions. Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Steering wheel heating* Driving tips Controls At a glance Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel temporarily moves into the uppermost position. Do not attach ...
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...7. Press the button again when the indicator lamp no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Press the button on the steering wheel. Navigation Activating settings Controls At a glance The settings made on the Control Display: press the button twice. The functions...you can reset all settings made outside MDrive, e.g. To reactivate all settings for the remote control currently in MDrive are currently regulating driving stability. Press the controller. Press the controller. 6. "Unchanged" retains the current setting made for Part no longer flashes.< Even with...
...7. Press the button again when the indicator lamp no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Press the button on the steering wheel. Navigation Activating settings Controls At a glance The settings made on the Control Display: press the button twice. The functions...you can reset all settings made outside MDrive, e.g. To reactivate all settings for the remote control currently in MDrive are currently regulating driving stability. Press the controller. Press the controller. 6. "Unchanged" retains the current setting made for Part no longer flashes.< Even with...
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..., continuously press the button of normal operation and no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Shift lights Navigation Reverse gear Driving tips Controls At a glance This part of the handbrake lever. Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the... braking action, occasionally apply the handbrake lightly when the vehicle is stationary. The brake lamps do not pull it brakes the rear wheels. Otherwise, too firm an application of the handbrake can influence how sporty the reaction of the car to you. 59 Online Edition...
..., continuously press the button of normal operation and no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Shift lights Navigation Reverse gear Driving tips Controls At a glance This part of the handbrake lever. Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the... braking action, occasionally apply the handbrake lightly when the vehicle is stationary. The brake lamps do not pull it brakes the rear wheels. Otherwise, too firm an application of the handbrake can influence how sporty the reaction of the car to you. 59 Online Edition...
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... the following functions: > Optional manual or automatic operation: Sequential mode or Drive mode > Selection option between the programs "P 400" and "P 500". Press the POWER button to accelerator pedal movements with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on snow, for Part no. 01 41 2 600... 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG "P 500" program The "P 500" program provides maximum performance and more spontaneous reaction of ...
... the following functions: > Optional manual or automatic operation: Sequential mode or Drive mode > Selection option between the programs "P 400" and "P 500". Press the POWER button to accelerator pedal movements with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on snow, for Part no. 01 41 2 600... 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG "P 500" program The "P 500" program provides maximum performance and more spontaneous reaction of ...
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...driving program with the button on steering wheel Press the button repeatedly until the desired driving program is active. You can also activate your preferred driving...wheel, refer to you. Select "MDrive" and press the controller. 4. In Drive mode There are available to MDrive on the Control Display. Drivelogic With Drivelogic various driving programs are five different driving programs, ranging from the Sequential to the Drive mode, driving... mode and the Drive mode, the respective...driving programs ranging from program 6 to open the menu. 3. Selecting driving...
...driving program with the button on steering wheel Press the button repeatedly until the desired driving program is active. You can also activate your preferred driving...wheel, refer to you. Select "MDrive" and press the controller. 4. In Drive mode There are available to MDrive on the Control Display. Drivelogic With Drivelogic various driving programs are five different driving programs, ranging from the Sequential to the Drive mode, driving... mode and the Drive mode, the respective...driving programs ranging from program 6 to open the menu. 3. Selecting driving...
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... 5 Switching on the windshield, directly in the button lights up. When the vehicle lighting is stationary. Driving 5. The system reverts to normal speed when the vehicle is switched on wipers Pull the lever upward,...64 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The lever automatically returns to upper field if necessary. Cleaning windshield and headlamps Pull the ..." is stored for a brief period. Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn the knurled wheel 5. The LED goes out. Normal wiper speed Press once. Change to its initial position...
... 5 Switching on the windshield, directly in the button lights up. When the vehicle lighting is stationary. Driving 5. The system reverts to normal speed when the vehicle is switched on wipers Pull the lever upward,...64 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The lever automatically returns to upper field if necessary. Cleaning windshield and headlamps Pull the ..." is stored for a brief period. Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn the knurled wheel 5. The LED goes out. Normal wiper speed Press once. Change to its initial position...
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... the brake pedal for operating principle refer to page 117. Electronic brake-force distribution The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to open the menu. Press the controller to ensure stable braking behavior. Low objects already displayed, e.g. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. otherwise...and outside the vehicle, could drown out the PDC signal tone.< Driving stability control systems 3. Technology for the remote control currently in use. curbs, can no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The setting is selected and press the controller. Turn the ...
... the brake pedal for operating principle refer to page 117. Electronic brake-force distribution The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to open the menu. Press the controller to ensure stable braking behavior. Low objects already displayed, e.g. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. otherwise...and outside the vehicle, could drown out the PDC signal tone.< Driving stability control systems 3. Technology for the remote control currently in use. curbs, can no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The setting is selected and press the controller. Turn the ...
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...with the button on course within the physical limits by reducing the engine output and by braking at the wheels until the absolute driving limit is started. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the DSC Dynamic Stability Control. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41... 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Activating MDM At a glance The system does not provide stabilizing intervention by taking risks.< The indicator lamp ...
...with the button on course within the physical limits by reducing the engine output and by braking at the wheels until the absolute driving limit is started. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the DSC Dynamic Stability Control. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41... 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Activating MDM At a glance The system does not provide stabilizing intervention by taking risks.< The indicator lamp ...
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... off from deep snow or on the Control Display. DSC and MDM are no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Please note any supplementary information that appears there. Manual transmission*: Press and hold the MDM button. Have the system checked as soon as ...road surfaces, it can also activate and deactivate DSC with the button on the steering wheel, refer to proceed cautiously and drive defensively while avoiding full brake applications. Deactivating DSC To maintain vehicle stability, drive with the indicator lamps for ABS, DSC and Tire Pressure Monitor or Flat Tire Monitor...
... off from deep snow or on the Control Display. DSC and MDM are no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Please note any supplementary information that appears there. Manual transmission*: Press and hold the MDM button. Have the system checked as soon as ...road surfaces, it can also activate and deactivate DSC with the button on the steering wheel, refer to proceed cautiously and drive defensively while avoiding full brake applications. Deactivating DSC To maintain vehicle stability, drive with the indicator lamps for ABS, DSC and Tire Pressure Monitor or Flat Tire Monitor...
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... the Sequential Manual Transmission from overheating, the starting assistant no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance Your BMW M5 is equipped with manual transmission Be sure to avoid riding the clutch for Part no longer holds the vehicle after approx.... 2 seconds and your vehicle will start to prevent wheels from shaking during starting off. Riding the clutch for the ...
... the Sequential Manual Transmission from overheating, the starting assistant no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance Your BMW M5 is equipped with manual transmission Be sure to avoid riding the clutch for Part no longer holds the vehicle after approx.... 2 seconds and your vehicle will start to prevent wheels from shaking during starting off. Riding the clutch for the ...
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... - © 08/08 BMW AG FTM Flat Tire Monitor* The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects a pressure loss in one tire by outside factors and does not detect a natural, even pressure drop in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration > Driving with snow chains* Initializing system... The initialization finishes during driving, which can also activate your preferred program with snow chains, the system is reported correctly...
... - © 08/08 BMW AG FTM Flat Tire Monitor* The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects a pressure loss in one tire by outside factors and does not detect a natural, even pressure drop in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration > Driving with snow chains* Initializing system... The initialization finishes during driving, which can also activate your preferred program with snow chains, the system is reported correctly...
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...up yellow for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance Reset the system again after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.< System limits "resetting FTM ..." is only required if requested by the color of... sounds. Select "Yes" and press the controller. Start to Changing wheels on Control Display The tire and system status is temporarily interfered with M Mobility System, refer to page 225, or replace the damaged wheel, refer to drive. Repair flat tire with by external influences. The warning lamp in the...
...up yellow for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance Reset the system again after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.< System limits "resetting FTM ..." is only required if requested by the color of... sounds. Select "Yes" and press the controller. Start to Changing wheels on Control Display The tire and system status is temporarily interfered with M Mobility System, refer to page 225, or replace the damaged wheel, refer to drive. Repair flat tire with by external influences. The warning lamp in the...
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... 152 - right/left balance 152 Spare - adapter for spare key 30 - fuses 230 - key 30 - wheel, driving with spare wheel 229 - wheel, refer to Changing wheels 227 Spare wheel, refer to Changing wheels 227 Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 214 Specified oil grades, refer to Approved engine oils 214 Speed ... - on a slippery surface 83 - on uphill slopes 82 Start menu, iDrive 18 "Start route guidance" 132 "Start service" 192 "Start service" with BMW Assist 195 "State / Province" in destination entry 127 "State inspection" 72 Everything from A to Z 258 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 ...
... 152 - right/left balance 152 Spare - adapter for spare key 30 - fuses 230 - key 30 - wheel, driving with spare wheel 229 - wheel, refer to Changing wheels 227 Spare wheel, refer to Changing wheels 227 Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 214 Specified oil grades, refer to Approved engine oils 214 Speed ... - on a slippery surface 83 - on uphill slopes 82 Start menu, iDrive 18 "Start route guidance" 132 "Start service" 192 "Start service" with BMW Assist 195 "State / Province" in destination entry 127 "State inspection" 72 Everything from A to Z 258 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 ...