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Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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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. It contains important data and instructions intended to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize ...information that we have compiled for you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW M5 throughout an extended service life. We wish you for choosing a BMW M5. BMW AG Online Edition for Canadian models. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to assist...
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. It contains important data and instructions intended to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize ...information that we have compiled for you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW M5 throughout an extended service life. We wish you for choosing a BMW M5. BMW AG Online Edition for Canadian models. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to assist...
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US English VIII/08, 03 10 510 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Online Edition for recycling. © 2008 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
US English VIII/08, 03 10 510 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Online Edition for recycling. © 2008 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
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...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. Communications 176 Telephoning 191... 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 Maintenance Care...
...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. Communications 176 Telephoning 191... 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 Maintenance Care...
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...the time of information. Identifies Control Display texts used Indicates precautions that you should consult the relevant section of your vehicle. Should you sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as possible. Symbols on a particular part or assembly. 4 Online Edition for ...important component of this Owner's Manual for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual We have any other questions, your BMW center will be happy to advise you. You can be taken to help protect the environment.< < Marks ...
...the time of information. Identifies Control Display texts used Indicates precautions that you should consult the relevant section of your vehicle. Should you sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as possible. Symbols on a particular part or assembly. 4 Online Edition for ...important component of this Owner's Manual for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual We have any other questions, your BMW center will be happy to advise you. You can be taken to help protect the environment.< < Marks ...
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... vehicle. For this reason, it is possible that works according to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals. If equipment in your BMW is conceived to ensure that you have not specified for the BMW M5. Therefore, have corresponding work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards...
... vehicle. For this reason, it is possible that works according to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals. If equipment in your BMW is conceived to ensure that you have not specified for the BMW M5. Therefore, have corresponding work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards...
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... contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other products approved by BMW. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or the like may be free from defects in material and ... or its safety, interfere with soap and water.< 6 Online Edition for damage resulting from installation of the BMW Limited Warranty. BMW warrants these items, are available from all BMW centers. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on using these parts ...
... contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other products approved by BMW. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or the like may be free from defects in material and ... or its safety, interfere with soap and water.< 6 Online Edition for damage resulting from installation of the BMW Limited Warranty. BMW warrants these items, are available from all BMW centers. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on using these parts ...
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.... go to : Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. To contact NHTSA, you may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in...injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. Reporting safety defects For US customers The following warranties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty...
.... go to : Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. To contact NHTSA, you may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in...injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. Reporting safety defects For US customers The following warranties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty...
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The section will also assist you with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you in becoming acquainted with your vehicle's operating environment.
The section will also assist you with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you in becoming acquainted with your vehicle's operating environment.
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Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 5 Rear side window safety switch 40 Sun blind* for rear window 106 Opening and closing windows 39 Adjusting exterior mirrors 50 Automatic curb monitor* 50 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 50 6 Turn signals 63 High beams, headlamp flasher 95 High-beam assistant* 95 Parking lamps* 95 Check Control 72 Computer 68 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 5 Rear side window safety switch 40 Sun blind* for rear window 106 Opening and closing windows 39 Adjusting exterior mirrors 50 Automatic curb monitor* 50 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 50 6 Turn signals 63 High beams, headlamp flasher 95 High-beam assistant* 95 Parking lamps* 95 Check Control 72 Computer 68 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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... 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 BMW AG At a glance
... 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 BMW AG At a glance
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... 70 > High-beam assistant* 95 8 9 Fuel gauge 68 Resetting trip odometer 67 12 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
... 70 > High-beam assistant* 95 8 9 Fuel gauge 68 Resetting trip odometer 67 12 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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... Exhaust-gas values 217 Exhaust-gas values for Canadian models 217 Some lamps are tested for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Explanatory text messages Driving tips The indicator and warning lamps can be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp...
... Exhaust-gas values 217 Exhaust-gas values for Canadian models 217 Some lamps are tested for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Explanatory text messages Driving tips The indicator and warning lamps can be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp...
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Cockpit Around the center console: controls and displays 14 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
Cockpit Around the center console: controls and displays 14 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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... 124 14 Programmable memory buttons 22 15 Drive for audio CDs 164 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Adjusting active backrest width* 44 At a glance
... 124 14 Programmable memory buttons 22 15 Drive for audio CDs 164 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Adjusting active backrest width* 44 At a glance
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... use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The control of switches. This allows these functions to be used to select the menu items and create settings. > Call up a menu directly, arrow...
... use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The control of switches. This allows these functions to be used to select the menu items and create settings. > Call up a menu directly, arrow...
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Buttons on the controller MENU RADIO CD NAV Function Opens the main menu Opens the Radio menu Opens the last Entertainment menu, e.g. CD or AUX TEL BACK OPTION Opens the Telephone menu Opens the previous menu Not possible from the main menu Opens the Options menu 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Opens the Navigation menu From the Navigation menu: opens the main menu At a glance
Buttons on the controller MENU RADIO CD NAV Function Opens the main menu Opens the Radio menu Opens the last Entertainment menu, e.g. CD or AUX TEL BACK OPTION Opens the Telephone menu Opens the previous menu Not possible from the main menu Opens the Options menu 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Opens the Navigation menu From the Navigation menu: opens the main menu At a glance
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...CD player and CD changer* > AUX-IN connection > USB-audio interface* for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG for MDrive, or for the central locking system > Display of maintenance intervals and deadlines for legally mandated inspections > Settings for telephone You can ...open all of the iDrive functions using five menu items. Opening start menu. iDrive Menu overview Communication > Telephone* > BMW Assist* or BMW TeleServices* Operating principle From radio readiness, refer to page 57, the following message is hidden after approx. 10 seconds. The message is...
...CD player and CD changer* > AUX-IN connection > USB-audio interface* for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG for MDrive, or for the central locking system > Display of maintenance intervals and deadlines for legally mandated inspections > Settings for telephone You can ...open all of the iDrive functions using five menu items. Opening start menu. iDrive Menu overview Communication > Telephone* > BMW Assist* or BMW TeleServices* Operating principle From radio readiness, refer to page 57, the following message is hidden after approx. 10 seconds. The message is...
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... button To do so, move the controller in the corresponding direction and hold it there for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips In the start menu, you can open the Communication, Navigation, Entertainment and Climate menu items by pressing...
... button To do so, move the controller in the corresponding direction and hold it there for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips In the start menu, you can open the Communication, Navigation, Entertainment and Climate menu items by pressing...
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... the individual steps under Settings on Control Display, Setting time, refer to 1 20 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG You can be changed > Confirmation by highlighting 4 Changing between fields: > Briefly move the controller to the left, right, front or back > Release controller > Active...
... the individual steps under Settings on Control Display, Setting time, refer to 1 20 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG You can be changed > Confirmation by highlighting 4 Changing between fields: > Briefly move the controller to the left, right, front or back > Release controller > Active...