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BMW 2007 M5, Owner'S Manual

The BMW 2007 M5 Owner's Manual is an essential companion for owners of this iconic sports car. Discover in-depth information, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting guides to maximize your driving experience. Download this comprehensive manual for free from manualshive.com and unleash the full potential of your BMW 2007 M5.

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Engine compartment

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Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding 
engine oil, page

205

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Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page

206

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Starting-aid terminal, refer to page

220

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Body ground/negative terminal

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Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp 
and windshield cleaning system, refer to 
page

63

Engine oil

The engine oil consumption is dependent on 
driving style and driving conditions.

Checking engine oil level

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil 
level check. You can display the oil level in the 
instrument cluster.

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Oil level

2

Maximum marking

3

Minimum marking

Press the BC button on the turn signal lever 
repeatedly until the oil level display is shown in 
the instrument cluster. The displayed numeric 

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Summary of Contents for 2007 M5

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine ba8_m5us book Seite 1 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...ba8_m5us book Seite 2 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ...instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW M5 s unique range of technical features The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main taining the value of your BMW M5 throughout an extended ser vice life This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa tion Booklet for US models...

Page 4: ...the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 013 310 US English II 07 07 03 510 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling ba8_m5us book Seite 2 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...ical interior accessories Driving tips 112 Things to remember when driving Navigation 120 Starting navigation system 122 Destination entry 134 Destination guidance 143 What to do if Entertainment 146 On off and tone 150 Radio 159 CD player and CD changer 165 AUX In connection 166 USB audio interface Communications 172 Telephoning 187 BMW Assist Mobility 196 Refueling 198 Wheels and tires 203 Under...

Page 6: ...isely in order to avoid the pos sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Marks the end of a specific item of informa tion Indicates special equipment country spe...

Page 7: ...y Owner s Manuals Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced state of the art technology For this reason it is possible that the features described in this Owner s Manual could differ from those on your vehicle For your own safety Maintenance...

Page 8: ...Bs walkie talkies ham radios or similar accessories may cause extensive dam age to the vehicle compromise its safety inter fere with the vehicle s electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty See your BMW center for additional information Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and sys tems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or...

Page 9: ...Telephone 1 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY...

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Page 11: ... your vehicle s operating environment The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems At a glance ba8_m5us book Seite 9 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...osing windows 37 4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 48 Automatic curb monitor 48 5 Folding exterior mirrors in and out 48 7 Shift paddles 60 6 Turn signals 61 High beams headlamp flasher 93 Roadside parking lamps 93 Check Control 70 Computer 66 ba8_m5us book Seite 10 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...stem 23 Changing radio station 150 Selecting music track 160 Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbers MDrive call up individual settings 50 Individually programmable 49 10 Windshield wipers 62 Rain sensor 62 11 Starting stopping engine and switching ignition on off 55 14 Steering wheel heater 49 Steering wheel adjustment 49 15 Cruise control 63 18 Head Up Display 88 19 Parkin...

Page 14: ... lamps 70 Speed of cruise control 64 7 Display for Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic 58 Engine oil level for manual transmission 204 Check Control message present 70 Odometer and trip odometer 65 Date and remaining travel distance for service requirements 68 8 Fuel gauge 66 9 Resetting trip odometer 65 ba8_m5us book Seite 12 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01...

Page 15: ...formation e g on the cause of a malfunction and on the corresponding need to take action can be displayed via the Check Con trol refer to page 70 In urgent cases this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps indicate that cer tain functions are activated or deactivated MDrive 51 Handbrake applied 57 Han...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays ba8_m5us book Seite 14 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...ontally in four directions 19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 20 Drivelogic of Sequential Manual Transmission 60 21 EDC Electronic Damper Control for Sequential Manual Transmission 81 22 DSC Dynamic Stability Control for Sequential Manual Transmission 79 23 M Engine Dynamic Control POWER for Sequential Manual Transmission 58 24 EDC Electronic Damper Control for manual transmission 81 25 M...

Page 18: ...t Controls 1 Control Display 2 button Opening start menu 3 Controller With the controller you can select menu items and make settings move in four directions arrows 4 turn arrow 5 press arrow 6 To avoid posing an unnecessary hazard due to inattention both to your own vehi cle s occupants and to other road users never attempt to use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions al...

Page 19: ...ngs Settings for your vehicle e g for MDrive or for the central locking system Display of maintenance intervals and dead lines for legally mandated inspections Settings for telephone Operating principle From radio readiness refer to page 55 the fol lowing message is shown on the Control Dis play To hide the message Press the controller This displays the start menu The message is automatically hidd...

Page 20: ...his purpose move the controller in the cor responding direction and hold it for longer than approx 2 seconds Displays in menu 1 Each menu is divided into fields The respective active field is highlighted 2 A symbol indicates the last selected menu item of the start menu 1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon tal or vertical lists 2 In these lists arrows indicate the possibility of accessing o...

Page 21: ...shown in white can be selected by highlighting 2 Activating menu item Press the controller New menu items are displayed or the function is carried out 3 Selecting menu item refer to 1 4 Changing between fields Briefly move the controller left right forward or back Release controller Active field appears lighter 5 Adjusting settings Turn controller Graphic display numerical value or text displays c...

Page 22: ...obile phone is paired in the vehicle Mobile phone network with strong reception dependent on mobile phone 6 Time Other displays The status information is temporarily hidden when there are Check Control instructions or inputs via the voice command system Assistance window Additional information appears in the assis tance window The computer or the trip computer The arrow or map view with a navigati...

Page 23: ...ephone phone numbers Entertainment radio station CD CD compartment of CD changer AUX The assignment of the programmable memory direct selection buttons is stored for the remote control currently in use Saving function Destinations of navigation 1 Select navigation destination e g in the destination list or the address book 2 Press the button longer than 2 seconds Special features With the destinat...

Page 24: ...the buttons by touching them with your finger Please do not wear gloves when doing so Touching with an object e g a pen does not function Displaying short info Touch the button The assignment of the buttons is displayed Destination of navigation system Entertainment source Telephone phone number Not assigned Displaying detailed information Touch the button longer Deleting button assignments 1 Pres...

Page 25: ...d in the area of the interior rearview mirror refer to page 14 Precondition Via iDrive set the language that applies for the voice command system in order to enable iden tification of the spoken commands To set the language of iDrive refer to page 76 Symbols in Owner s Manual Voice commands Activating voice command system 1 Press the button This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal...

Page 26: ...ing help Using alternative commands There are often a number of commands to run a function e g Running functions directly with short commands With short commands you can run certain func tions directly regardless of which menu item is selected refer to page 229 Opening start menu Example selecting a track 1 Switch on Entertainment sound output if necessary 2 Press the button on the steering wheel ...

Page 27: ...n entering the destination Always issue commands in the language of the voice command system When selecting a radio station use the common pronunciation of the station name For entries in the voice activated phone book only use names in the language of the voice command system and no abbrevia tions Keep the doors windows and glass sun roof closed to prevent interference from ambient noise Avoid ma...

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Page 29: ...te control of your vehicle Its extensive array of features and accessories both for driving and for your own safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls ba8_m5us book Seite 27 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 30: ...ofile page 29 Information on the required for maintenance is also stored in the remote control refer to Ser vice data in remote control page 208 Integrated key Press button 1 to unlock the key The integrated key fits the following locks Glove compartment refer to page 103 Driver s door refer to page 32 New remote controls To obtain additional or replace lost keys new remote controls with an integr...

Page 31: ...dividual settings for MDrive refer to page 50 Settings for the display on the Control Dis play Brightness of the Control Display refer to page 75 Measuring units for consumption route distances temperature and pressure refer to page 75 Language on Control Display refer to page 76 12h 24h mode of the clock refer to page 74 Date format refer to page 75 Lighting settings Pathway lighting refer to pag...

Page 32: ...ot locked In the event of a sufficiently severe accident the central locking system unlocks automatically In addition the hazard warning flashers and inte rior lamps come on Opening and closing from outside Using remote control Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle ...

Page 33: ...The luggage compartment lid opens regard less of whether it was previously locked or unlocked During opening the luggage compart ment lid pivots back and up Make sure that adequate clearance is available before opening To prevent accidentally locking yourself out never lay the remote control in the cargo bay A previously locked luggage compartment lid is also locked again after closing Setting con...

Page 34: ...ns are inside as unlocking from the inside is not possible without special knowl edge When unlocking 1 Turning the key once unlocks the driver s door and the fuel filler door 2 Turning the key a second time unlocks the remaining doors and the luggage compart ment lid Comfort operation You also have the option of operating the win dows and the glass sunroof from the driver s door lock Turn and hold...

Page 35: ...ve the armrest or pull on the door handle of each door twice the first time unlocks the door the second time opens it Locking Use the central locking button to lock all of the doors simultaneously or press down the lock button of a door To prevent you from being locked out the open driver s door cannot be locked using the lock button Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock ...

Page 36: ...nt lid is unlocked Manual release If an electrical malfunction should occur you can unlock the luggage compartment lid manu ally 1 Grasp the rear seat 1 at the front edge and remove from the mounts 2 Take out the rear seat 2 Pull the ring The luggage compartment lid is unlocked and opens Only grasp the emergency release by the ring otherwise injuries can occur Reinstalling rear seat 1 Position the...

Page 37: ...Unlock the vehicle using the remote control refer to page 30 Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock Indicator lamp displays The indicator lamp under the interior rear view mirror flashes continuously the sys tem is armed The indicator lamp flashes after locking doors hood or luggage compartment lid are not properly closed Even if you do not close the alerted area the system b...

Page 38: ...l after approx 2 seconds The engine can only be started if the vehicle detects that the remote control is located in the vehicle Comparison with ordinary remote control You can control the functions mentioned previ ously with the comfort access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control Therefore please familiarize yourself with the information on opening and closing beginning on page 28 bef...

Page 39: ...th the engine running a warning lamp lights up In addition a message appears on the Control Display As long as no remote control is detected in the vehicle it is only possible to restart the engine within approx 10 seconds after it is switched off Malfunction The comfort access function may malfunction due to local radio waves Then open or close the vehicle with the buttons on the remote control o...

Page 40: ...on system will be impaired Closing without pinch protection system In case of danger from outside or if for example ice on the window prevents normal closing pro ceed as follows 1 Pull the switch beyond the resistance point and hold The pinch protection system is limited and the window opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value 2 Pull the switch beyond the resistance point and hol...

Page 41: ...u can still operate the sunroof with the remote control removed or the ignition switched off for approx 1 minute as long as neither of the front doors has been opened Pinch protection system If the glass sunroof encounters resistance when closing from roughly the center of the roof opening or when closing from the raised posi tion the closing action is interrupted and the glass sunroof reopens a s...

Page 42: ...and closing 40 in the desired direction The arrow below indicates the rotation direction for closing ba8_m5us book Seite 40 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 43: ...ion noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi tive individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 86 Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx at ear level Otherwise there is increa...

Page 44: ...tinue to provide optimized protection please observe the adjustment instructions on page 41 1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle 4 Backrest width 5 Backrest 6 Head restraint height 7 Shoulder support 8 Thigh support 9 Lumbar support Shoulder support This also supports the back in the shoulder area This provides a relaxed driving position and helps relieve stress on the shoulder mus cles Lumba...

Page 45: ... exit To facilitate entry and exit the backrest width temporarily opens all the way Seat mirror and steering wheel memory You can store and request two different posi tions for the driver s seat and passenger seat exterior rearview mirrors and steering wheel The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored in the memory Storing 1 Switch on radio readiness or ignition refer to page 55 2 Set the d...

Page 46: ...ns iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Vehicle Tires and press the con troller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Door locks is selected and press the controller 6 Select Central locking and press the con troller 7 Select Last seat pos and p...

Page 47: ...re equipped with an active head restraint In the event of a rear end collision of sufficient severity the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head Do not use seat or head restraint covers and do not hang objects e g clothes hangers on the head restraints or attach any accessories to the seat or head restraint Other wise the protective function of the active head restraints will be im...

Page 48: ...ight The belt buckle embossed with the word CENTER is intended exclusively for use by passengers riding in the center position Damage to safety belts In the event of loads caused by accidents or other damage replace the belt system including the safety belt tensioners and any child restraint systems and have the belt anchor points checked Only have this work carried out at a BMW center or at a wor...

Page 49: ...tion The setting is applied Temperature distribution with active seat ventilation The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Move the controller to the left to open Cli mate 3 Select Driver s seat climate or Passen ger s seat climate and press the controller Turn the controller to ad...

Page 50: ...d mirrors in and out up to a speed of approx 20 mph 30 km h This is advantageous for example in car washes narrow streets or for bringing mir rors that have been manually folded in back into the correct position Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h Before going through a car wash fold the mirrors in manually or with button 3 oth erwise they c...

Page 51: ... Do not attach stickers of any kind to the windshield in front of the mirror either Steering wheel Adjusting Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving There is a risk of acci dent as the result of unexpected movement The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions Storing steering wheel positions refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory on page 43 Easy entry exit To ...

Page 52: ...list Display hide phone book or last list of stored phone numbers Next entertainment source Changes audio source 5 Select the desired function and press the controller Operating function Press the button on the steering wheel If you have programmed Navigation voice instructions for the button To switch voice instructions on off Press button longer To repeat the last voice instruction Press the but...

Page 53: ...lect the desired set ting Unchanged retains the current setting made outside of MDrive 7 Press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Activating settings Press the button on the steering wheel The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up The settings made on the Control Display for the functions contained in MDrive are active Pressing the button aga...

Page 54: ...ion on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 86 Installing child restraint systems Observe the child restraint system manu facturer s instructions for selection installation and use of the child restraint sys tems Otherwise the degree of protection may be reduced On front passenger seat After mounting a child restraint system on the front passenger seat make sure that...

Page 55: ...e mounting points could be dam aged There are three additional mounting points for child restraint systems with a tether strap refer to arrows Fold the corresponding mounting point upward before using Placement of tether strap Outer seats 1 Pull the head restraint upward 2 Guide the tether strap through the bracket of the head restraint 3 Slide the head restraint into the bottom position 4 Hook in...

Page 56: ...ated behind the indicated protective caps Remove the cover caps before mounting the child s seat On trips If the vehicle is equipped with rear side airbags make sure that children do not lean out of the child s seat towards the door panels Otherwise injuries can be caused if the side airbags are triggered Child safety locks for rear doors Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors the door can ...

Page 57: ...d off Manual transmission the engine starts when you depress the brake pedal while pressing the Start Stop button Sequential Manual Transmission the engine starts when you press the Start Stop button with the brake depressed and the selector lever in position P or N Radio readiness Some electronic systems consumers are ready for operation The last information of the com puter selected is displayed...

Page 58: ... idling position 3 Press the Start Stop button Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort access in vehicle refer to page 36 1 Firmly apply the handbrake 2 Depress brake pedal 3 Place selector lever in position N 4 Press the Start Stop button If the engine does not start shift back to the last selector lever position selected refer to the instrum...

Page 59: ... swerve To prevent corrosion and one sided brak ing action occasionally apply the hand brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable The brake lamps do not light up when the hand brake is applied Manual transmission While shifting in the 5th 6th gear lane press the gearshift lever toward the right otherwise accidental shifting into the 3rd or 4th ...

Page 60: ...ctivate your preferred program with the button on the steering wheel refer to MDrive on page 50 Please activate the P 500 Sport program with MDrive For the programs P 500 and P 500 Sport the LED in the POWER button lights up Manual transmission Each time the engine is started the P 400 program is activated You can select the programs P 400 P 500 and P 500 Sport with the button on the steer ing whe...

Page 61: ...he accelerator to do so After every engine start as soon as the selector lever is pushed to the right into the drive posi tion Β and the brake pedal is pressed the Sequential mode is activated Starting off is also possible on a level road sur face in second gear e g in case of ice In the following situations the Sequential Man ual Transmission thinks for you Upshifts and downshifts are executed on...

Page 62: ...ogic various driving programs are available to you Each time you change between the Sequential mode and the Drive mode the respective last program is active Exception after the first change from the Sequential to the Drive mode driving program 3 is active In Drive mode Five driving programs from relaxed 1 to sporty highly dynamic 5 are available for selection In Sequential mode You can choose from...

Page 63: ...ift lights To achieve the best vehicle acceleration with a sporty driving style in the Sequential mode shift lights in the Head Up Display indicate the optimum shifting point briefly before reaching the maximum rpm 1 Switch on Head Up Display refer to Head Up Display on page 88 2 Select display M View on Head Up Dis play refer to Selecting displays on page 88 The current engine speed is highlighte...

Page 64: ...ct Triple turn signal and press the controller Triple turn signaling is activated The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating deactivating rain sensor 4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps 5 Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Switching on wipers Pull the lever upward arrow 1 The lever automat...

Page 65: ...ndshield washer nozzles are automati cally heated with the engine running or the igni tion switched on Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable Always keep it well away from sparks and open flames and store it in tightly closed con tainers well out of the reach of children Always observe the instructions for use provided on the containers Filler neck for washer fluid Only add washer fluid...

Page 66: ...1 km h Press lever to resistance point for a longer time The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal The system maintains and stores your current speed as soon as you release the lever Maintaining speed storing speed and decelerating Pull the lever arrow 2 Functions are the same as 1 only the vehicle speed is reduced Interrupting system Press the lever up or down arrow 3 the ...

Page 67: ...w 2 change depending on the engine temperature As the engine temper ature rises the permissible engine speed also increases Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as far as the orange warning field whenever possible Be sure to avoid engine speeds in the red warn ing field In this range the fuel supply is inter rupted to protect the engine Coolant temperature Should the coolant and with it the eng...

Page 68: ...r Displays in instrument cluster To display the information press the BC button on the turn signal lever The following information is displayed in the specified order Time and outside temperature Cruising range Average fuel consumption Oil level refer to Checking engine oil level on page 204 Manual transmission The cruising range average fuel con sumption and oil level are shown in the lower displ...

Page 69: ...rive For explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to open Navigation Without navigation system Open Car Data 3 Select Car Data and press the controller 4 Select Onboard info and press the con troller Estimated time of arrival at destination and remaining distance Entering a distance manually in the com puter see below...

Page 70: ...ed Average speed Average fuel consumption Starting or stopping the trip computer or reset ting all values 1 Select Set and press the controller 2 Select the desired menu item 3 Press the controller Display options You can display the computer or the trip com puter in the assistance window 1 Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window and press the con troller 2 Select Onboa...

Page 71: ...ally mandated inspections You can request more detailed information on every entry Select the entry and press the controller To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Symbols No service is currently required The deadline for service or a legally man dated inspection is approaching Please arrange a service appointment The service deadline has already passed Entering deadlines ...

Page 72: ...of Check Control message consists of indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and if necessary an acoustic signal and text messages at the bottom of the Control Display Indicator and warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors means that a Check Control message has been generated The symbol continues to be visible even when the Check...

Page 73: ...den If a number of malfunctions occur simultaneously they are displayed in succession Other messages are automatically hidden after approx 20 seconds but remain stored Displaying stored Check Control messages 1 Press the button longer The first stored message is displayed 2 Press the button When the button is pressed again a differ ent message is displayed Displaying additional information later i...

Page 74: ...n you switch off the ignition Before the display disappears you can display the messages once again Press the CHECK button for approx 2 seconds If several mes sages are present you can continue to press the CHECK button to view them in succession The display goes out automatically after a brief period when you press the CHECK button again for approx 2 seconds Speed limit You can enter a speed and ...

Page 75: ... system Open Car Data 3 Select Car Data and press the controller 4 Select Stopwatch and press the control ler Starting stopping or resetting Select Start and press the controller The stopwatch starts at the displayed time Select Reset and press the controller The stopwatch is reset and it restarts if it was running beforehand Select Stop and press the controller This stops the timer Taking an inte...

Page 76: ...ing settings 1 Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller 2 Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller The changed time is stored Switching on hour signal You will hear three tones just before each full hour Select Hour memo and press the controller The hour signal is activated The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Setting time forma...

Page 77: ...age 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Display settings and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Brightness is selected and press the controller 6 If necessary move the controller to the right to select Display 7 Turn the controller until the desir...

Page 78: ...uage of the text displays 7 Select and activate the desired language by pressing the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Volume of warning tones On vehicles equipped with a single drive you can increase or decrease the volume of the warning tones e g for the safety belt reminder compared to the entertainment sound output The warning tones have a specified mini...

Page 79: ... the button again the LED goes out After driving approx 165 ft 50 m or at over approx 20 mph 30 km h the system is switched off and the LED goes out You can reactivate the system manually as needed Signal tones When nearing an object the position is corre spondingly indicated by an interval tone Thus an object detected to the left rear of the vehicle will be indicated by a signal tone from the lef...

Page 80: ... also sub ject to the physical limits that apply to all forms of ultrasonic measurement such as those encountered with tow bars and trailer cou plings or thin and wedge shaped objects etc Low objects already displayed e g curbs can also disappear from the detection area of the sensors again before or after a continuous tone already sounds Higher protruding objects e g ledges cannot be detected Lou...

Page 81: ...lera tion on dry road surfaces however with limited vehicle stability The system does not provide stabilizing intervention by reducing the engine output and braking at the wheels until the abso lute driving limit is reached Additional steering corrections may also be required in this driving state The M Dynamic Mode is deactivated each time the engine is started With the M Dynamic Mode activated s...

Page 82: ...t You can also activate and deactivate DSC with the button on the steering wheel refer to MDrive on page 50 Malfunction in driving stability control systems The warning lamp for the brake system lights up together with the indicator and warning lamps for ABS DSC and Tire Pressure Control or Flat Tire Mon itor A message appears on the Control Display The driving stability control systems have faile...

Page 83: ...m The Normal program offers a balanced mix ture of the comfort and the sport program Sport program Select the Sport program if you want a con sistently sporty coordination of shock absorb ers and steering Selecting program Sequential Manual Transmission with Drive logic Manual transmission Press the EDC button repeatedly Comfort LED off Normal one LED lights up Sport both LEDs light up The last se...

Page 84: ...s con tinued automatically Do not initialize the sys tem when driving with snow chains With Sequential Manual Transmission via the button in the center console 1 Start the engine but do not start driving 2 Press the button at least 4 seconds how ever not longer than 2 minutes After releasing the button the warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up yellow for a few seconds Warning lamp refer...

Page 85: ...e the reliable reporting of a flat tire the system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure Always use wheels with TPM electronics oth erwise fault free operation of the system is not ensured Reset the system again after each correc tion of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change System limits TPM cannot announce sudden serious tire damage caused by ex...

Page 86: ...The tires are shown in gray and Resetting TPM is displayed After a few minutes of driving the set tire infla tion pressures in the tires are applied as the set values to be monitored Resetting finishes dur ing driving The tires are shown in green on the Control Display If a flat tire is detected during resetting and applying the tire inflation pressures all tires are shown in yellow on the Control...

Page 87: ...top and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a signif icantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is th...

Page 88: ... because there is a danger of burns In the event of malfunctions deactivation or triggering of the airbag restraint system have the testing repair removal and disposal of air bag generators executed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel and has the required explosives licenses Otherwise unprofessional attempts to ser...

Page 89: ... front and side airbags on the front pas senger side are not activated Most child s seats are detected by the system Especially the child s seats required by the NHTSA at the time the vehicle is manufactured After installing a child s seat make sure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up This indicates that the child s seat has been detected and the front passenger airba...

Page 90: ... selected and press the controller 6 Change into the second field from the top Turn the controller until Head Up Display is selected and press the controller 7 Select desired information of Head Up Dis play 8 Press the controller The information is shown on the Head Up Display M View the M view is shown in the Head Up Display Informationunavailable in the M view appears on the Control Display in g...

Page 91: ...y is selected and press the controller 6 Change into the second field from the top Turn the controller until Brightness is selected and press the controller 7 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Notes The visibility of the displays in the Head Up Dis play is influenced by Sunglasses with certain polarization filte...

Page 92: ...his topic by consulting the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure Only clean the cover of the Head Up Dis play with a soft lint free cloth or with a display cleaning cloth otherwise damage may result ba8_m5us book Seite 90 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 93: ...ght condi tions for instance in a tunnel at dawn and dusk and in case of precipitation Adaptive Head Light is active The LED next to the symbol lights up when the low beams are on You can activate the daytime running lamps refer to page 92 In the situations named above the system then automatically switches over to the low beams A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be...

Page 94: ...way lighting and press the controller 7 Turn the controller to select the desired duration 8 Press the controller to apply the setting The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Daytime running lamps The daytime running lamps light up in posi tion 0 1 and 3 If the light switch remains in position 1 the parking lamps light up after the ignition is switched off Activating deactiv...

Page 95: ...cts light towards the front pas senger side when the vehicle is at a standstill When driving in reverse only the turning lamps are active and illuminate the outer area of curves Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic head lamp control flashes Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible High beams roadside parking lamps 1 High beams ...

Page 96: ...lamps in the vehicle are switched off approx 15 min utes after radio readiness is switched off refer to Start Stop button on page 55 Switching interior lamps on and off manually Press the button If the interior lamps footwell lamps door entry lighting and courtesy lamps are to remain switched off continually press the button for approx 3 seconds Reading lamps Reading lamps are located in the front...

Page 97: ...g windows and removing condensation 7 Manual air volume switching off automatic climate control residual heat utilization 8 AUTO program 9 Switching cooling function on and off manually 10 Temperature right side of passenger compartment 11 Manual air distribution front passenger side 12 Maximum cooling 13 AUC Automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode 14 LED for residual heat utiliza...

Page 98: ...TO button The respective current setting is briefly dis played when the button on the Control Display is pressed You can also adjust the intensity of the AUTO program via iDrive iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the left to open Cli mate 3 Select Automatic programs and press the controller 4 Select the desired...

Page 99: ...with the AUTO button Manual air distribution You can route the air flowing out into the vehicle interior via various programs separately for the driver s and passenger s side Upper body region Upper body region and footwell Footwell Driver s side windows and footwell Individual program Selecting program Press the button repeatedly until the desired air distribution of the respective program is sho...

Page 100: ...ol recirculated air mode You can respond to pollutants or unpleasant odors in the immediate environment by suspending the supply of outside air The system then recircu lates the air currently within the vehicle During AUC operation a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and controls the shut off auto matically By pressing the button repeatedly you can request three operating modes LED off ...

Page 101: ...t you Rear ventilation 1 Knurled wheel to smoothly open and close vent outlets 2 Knurled wheel to adjust the temperature Turn toward blue colder Turn toward red warmer 3 Levers to change the vent outlet direction Microfilter activated charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air The activated charcoal filter provides additional protection by filtering gas eous poll...

Page 102: ...ft to open Cli mate 3 Select Parked car operation and press the controller 4 Select Activation time and press the con troller 5 Move the controller to the left or right to select Timer 1 or Timer 2 6 Select the time and press the controller The first time setting is selected 7 Turn the controller to make the adjustment 8 Press the controller to apply the setting The next setting is selected 9 Make...

Page 103: ... Navigation Entertainment Mobility The parked car ventilation is only avail able for activation within the next 24 hours Then it must be activated again ba8_m5us book Seite 101 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 104: ...tegrated universal remote control If you have additional questions please contact your BMW center or call 1 800 355 3515 Information is also provided on the Internet at www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc Programming 1 Memory buttons 2 LED Fixed code hand held transmitters 1 Switch on ignition refer to page 55 2 When starting operation for ...

Page 105: ...ating code please observe the following supplementary instructions Programming will be easier with the aid of a second person 1 Park your vehicle within the range of the remote controlled device 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section Fixed code hand held transmitters 3 Locate the button on the receiver of the device to be set e g on the drive unit 4 Pre...

Page 106: ...of the socket when needed To avoid possibly damaging the lamp always ensure that it is switched off before inserting it in the socket Center armrest front The compartment in the center armrest is divided into two sections Opening cover Press the button The cover opens somewhat and can be folded upwards Depending on vehicle equipment the upper section contains a compartment with a mat that can be r...

Page 107: ...Storage nets are located on the backrests of the front seats and a net is provided in the front passenger footwell Do not stow hard or sharp edged objects in the storage nets or the net otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in an acci dent In front of gearshift lever Clothes hooks Clothes hooks are located near the grab han dles in the rear When hanging clothing on the hooks ensure that i...

Page 108: ...ck out Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle otherwise children could for example use the lighter and burn themselves Ashtray rear Emptying Press the entire cover down The ashtray rises and can be removed Cigarette lighter rear Refer to Cigarette lighter fr...

Page 109: ... The same is true for all power outlets in the vehicle In front passenger footwell Access to socket Fold open the cover In the rear center console Depending on the equipment the sockets in the rear are covered with caps or equipped with a lighter Refer to Cigarette lighter front page 106 Access to socket Remove respective cap or lighter In cargo bay Access to socket Fold open the cover Center armr...

Page 110: ...anger the vehicle occupants 2 Release the latch plate from the bracket on the rear window shelf and insert it into the buckle of the center safety belt The latch plate must audibly engage The lashing eyes in the cargo bay provide you with a way to attach cargo bay nets or luggage straps for securing suitcases and luggage refer to page 116 Ski bag Designed for safe clean transport of up to 4 pairs ...

Page 111: ... Tighten the retaining strap on the ten sioning buckle for this purpose Secure the ski bag in this way If you fail to do so it could endanger occupants dur ing braking or evasive maneuvers To store the ski bag perform the above steps in reverse order Removing ski bag The ski bag can be completely removed e g for faster drying or to allow you to put it to other uses 1 Pull the handle forward and pu...

Page 112: ...ba8_m5us book Seite 110 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 113: ...rovide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips ba8_m5us book Seite 111 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 114: ...g the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of approx 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors Drive in a reserved manner during this break in period Clutch The function of the clutch is only at its opti mized level after a distance driven of approx 300 miles 500 km With manual transmission during this bre...

Page 115: ...the footbrake and drive off quickly The starting assistant holds the vehicle for approx 1 second after releasing the footbrake Depending on the load the vehicle may also roll back slightly during this time After releasing the footbrake drive off quickly otherwise the starting assistant no longer holds the vehicle after approx 1 second and it begins to roll back Start off quickly on slopes Do not h...

Page 116: ... pedals and impair their operation Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads This occurs because the minimum pressure which must ...

Page 117: ... 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer part of the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and ...

Page 118: ...azard to the vehicle s occupants during abrupt brak ing or evasive maneuvers Roof mounted luggage rack A special rack system is available as an option for your BMW Please comply with the precau tions included with the installation instructions Mounting points The mounting points are located in the door openings Loading roof mounted luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle s center of grav...

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Page 121: ...ou can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination Navigation ba8_m5us book Seite 119 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 122: ...VD Removing navigation DVD 1 Press button 1 The DVD emerges slightly from the drive 2 Remove the DVD If the DVD is not ejected from the drive it is pos sible that it is blocked In this case a message is also shown on the Control Display Display in assistance window You can display the route or the current position in the assistance window This display remains visible even if you change to another ...

Page 123: ...er to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until Language Units is selected and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Languages is selected and press the controller 6 Select Arrow display pop up instructions and press the controller The arrow display is shown ba8_m5us book Seite 1...

Page 124: ... you can endanger the vehicle occupants and other road users iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to open Navigation 3 Select Navigation and press the control ler Entering a destination manually The system s word matching principle makes it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns refer to ...

Page 125: ...ontrol Display 3 To delete the letter entered if necessary Delete individual numbers or letters Move the controller toward the right to select and press the controller Delete all numbers or letters Move the controller toward the right to select and press and hold the con troller 4 If necessary enter more letters The list gradually grows smaller each time you enter a new letter Enter blank space if...

Page 126: ...ller 2 Enter the street The street is entered exactly like the desti nation The intersection is entered in the same way as the street Entering a street without entering destination You can also enter a street without entering a destination In this case all streets of the entered country are offered for selection The related town city is displayed after the street name If a town city has already be...

Page 127: ...een voice command and iDrive at any time Reacti vate the voice command function for this pur pose if necessary With Options you can have the possible commands read aloud 1 Press the button on the steering wheel or in the center console Selecting country 1 Wait for the system to ask for the country of destination Say the name of the country of destination in the language of the voice command system...

Page 128: ...y the system are summarized in a separate list and shown as a destination followed by three dots Select this entry with Yes if necessary Then select the desired town city from this list Entering street and house number The street is entered in the same way as the destination To enter the house number Up to 4 digit house numbers can be entered Say the house number as individual numbers Starting des...

Page 129: ...nd the last destination entered 4 Select destination with cursor Changing scale turn the controller Moving map move the controller in the corresponding direction The controller can be moved to the left right forward and back 5 To adopt or store the destination in the des tination guidance system press the con troller The selected destination and other menu items are displayed 6 Select the desired ...

Page 130: ...press the con troller These destinations are displayed on the Control Display 8 Select a destination and press the control ler The scope of the information and symbols is dependent on the respec tive navigation DVD 9 Select the desired menu item To adopt the address in the destination list and start the destination guidance Select the symbol and press the controller To establish a telephone connec...

Page 131: ...page 122 Select Navigation and press the controller The last destination entered is the first item in the destination list This symbol indicates the current destina tion during destination guide To display additional destinations from the des tination list Turn the controller Applying destination in destination guidance system 1 Select the desired destination and press the controller 2 Select Star...

Page 132: ...n The current position can be adopted into the address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Change into the third field from the top Turn the controller until New address is selected and press the controller 3 Select Use current location as address and press the controller The name given can be changed For oper ation refer to Entering a destination manu ally page 122 4 Select Sto...

Page 133: ...tinations from address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Select the entry and press the controller 3 Select Delete address and press the con troller 4 Select Yes and press the controller Deleting all destinations from address book 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Vehicle Tires and press the con tr...

Page 134: ...ia You can change the route criteria as often as you like while entering the destination and whenever the des tination guidance is active The route is planned according to fixed rules The type of road is taken into account e g whether it is a highway or a winding road The road types are stored on the navigation DVD As a result the routes recommended by the navigation system may not always be the s...

Page 135: ...he con troller Word matching principle The system supports the word matching princi ple to make it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns The system runs ongoing checks comparing your destination entries with the data stored on the navigation DVD as the basis for instant response The user bene fits include Names of specific locations can also vary from the official versions if you a...

Page 136: ...ys Avoid tollroads or Avoid ferries are selected the calculation time for the route can increase considerably The destination guidance can also be started in the arrow or map view Select the symbol and press the controller During destination guidance you can operate other equipment via iDrive at any time You will be punctually notified of a change of direction by spoken instructions and the displa...

Page 137: ...to the screen last displayed refer to Comfort opening of menu items page 18 Displaying arrow display 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Change into the fourth field from the top Turn the controller until Arrow display is selected and press the controller The arrow display is shown 1 Switching voice instructions on off 2 Manually displaying traffic information 3 Selecting route criteri...

Page 138: ...uidance 3 Map guided destination selection 4 Display the menu in which the information last selected can be displayed hidden refer to Selecting destination via information on page 128 5 Changing map display Map facing north Map direction of travel Perspective 6 Changing route criteria 7 Manually displaying traffic information 8 Arrow to destination from a bird s eye view The estimated time of arri...

Page 139: ...instructions can be switched on or off during the destination guidance in the arrow or map view Select the symbol and press the controller To switch the voice instructions on and off at any time 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until Language Units is ...

Page 140: ...to the original route 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Change into the third field from the top Turn the controller until New route is selected and press the controller 3 Turn the controller to enter the desired number and press the controller The route is recalculated To exit from the menu without changing the route Select the arrow and press the controller Traffic information In p...

Page 141: ...station with the strongest reception Depending on the station either the sta tion name frequency local number or other information is displayed Manually displaying traffic information During destination guidance Traffic information can be displayed manually during destination guidance in the arrow or map view If the symbol is shown with a red border traf fic information is available for the planne...

Page 142: ... 10 km additional information is displayed The length direction and effect of a traffic obstruction are indicated with arrows along the route e g Along planned route Colored symbol with the traffic obstruction symbol Outside planned route Map scale up to 5 miles 10 km White symbol with black or gray border with the traffic obstruction symbol Map scale from 10 miles 20 km White symbol with black bo...

Page 143: ... if you have called up a different application on the Control Display Hiding traffic obstructions If Dynamic route is selected the route in case of traffic obstructions is automatically changed The system does not point out traffic obstruc tions along the original route Depending on the road type and the type and length of the traffic congestion the route can also be calculated so that it passes t...

Page 144: ...ler until Current position is selected and press the controller The current position of your BMW is displayed If the navigation system is unable to identify a town city your current map coordinates will appear To exit the menu Select the arrow and press the controller You can also have the current position dis played on a map refer to page 136 ba8_m5us book Seite 142 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12...

Page 145: ...no downtown area can be determined for the city or town entered Enter any street or a destination such as the railway station in the selected town and then start the destination guid ance you want to enter a destination for the des tination guidance but it is not possible to select the letters for your desired entry The data of the destination is not stored on the navigation DVD that is loaded In ...

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Page 147: ...f the radio CD and external audio devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Entertainment ba8_m5us book Seite 145 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 148: ...set radio station or CD track is played Turn adjust volume 2 Drive for audio CDs 3 Eject CD 4 Station scan track search Change radio station Select track for CD player and CD changer 5 Drive for navigation DVDs Operation via iDrive iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment You have the fol...

Page 149: ...just the volume with buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 From radio readiness the setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Tone control You can alter various tone settings e g treble and bass or the speed dependent volume increase The tone settings are set for all audio sources at once From radio readiness the settings are stored for the remote control currently in use ...

Page 150: ...me control auto matically increases the volume with increasing speed You can set various stages for the increase in volume 1 Select Speed volume and press the con troller 2 Turn the controller The adjustment is applied the field can be changed Individual high end sound system You can choose between Stereo and Surround 1 Select Surround Settings and press the controller 2 Select Stereo or Surround ...

Page 151: ...l Group Equalizer You can set individual sound frequency ranges 1 Select Equalizer and press the controller 2 Move the controller to the left or right to select the desired frequency range 3 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default settings 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn th...

Page 152: ...tations Turn the controller In addition to the stations currently displayed you can have stations with another selection criterion displayed Professional radio You can choose from the following selection criteria All stations Stations that can currently be received in the FM waveband Autostore The stations with the strongest received signals in the AM waveband Presets Stations you have previously ...

Page 153: ...ons scan The system automatically plays a brief sample from each of the stations on the current wave band 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler Set is selected 2 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 3 Select Scan and press the controller The stations are sampled To end sampling 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller This cancels sampling of the stations ...

Page 154: ...controller The display of the stations with the strongest reception is updated The frequencies of the stations are displayed Storing stations Via iDrive 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler 2 Change into the second field from the top Turn the controller until the desired selec tion criterion is selected and press the con troller 3 Select the desired frequency or station Set is selected 4 Pr...

Page 155: ...red mem ory position is selected The number of the memory position appears beside the name or frequency of the station 6 Press the controller The station is stored RDS Radio Data System In the FM frequency range additional informa tion is transmitted via RDS If the reception con ditions are good the station names are shown on the Control Display If the reception is weak or disrupted it can take so...

Page 156: ...s flashes 1 Select WB and press the controller 2 Select a station The station for weather news flashes may be unavailable in some regions High Definition Radio Many stations transmit both analog and digital signals You can receive these stations digitally and with improved sound quality A digital radio network must be available in order to receive digital stations Activating deactivating digital r...

Page 157: ... 3 Select a station that is received digitally This symbol is displayed when a station is being received digitally 4 Switch to the next program of the dig ital station with the buttons on the radio or the steering wheel Updating stations offering digital reception If you are on a longer journey and leave the transmission range of the stations originally set you can update the list of stations with...

Page 158: ...s of your choice you must have this package enabled With this new technology the signal may fail causing interruptions in reception Enabling or disabling channels iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3 Select SAT 4 Press the controller The channels are displayed These channels are ena...

Page 159: ...nnels are shown on the Control Display sorted on the basis of selection criteria 2 Select a menu item Presets Up to twelve channels you have stored previously All channels All channels are displayed Categories All channels sorted by categories e g news jazz 3 Press the controller 4 If Categories has been selected Select the desired category and press the controller The channels of this category ar...

Page 160: ...ime Changing channel with buttons next to CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction The system changes to the next enabled chan nel Notes If no signal can be received for more than 4 sec onds a message is displayed on the Control Display Reception may not be possible for certain reasons e g environmental influences or topographical conditions The satellite radio has no influence o...

Page 161: ...a CD in the drive iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until CD is selected and press the controller 4 With a CD changer change to the second field from the top and turn the controller until CD is selected and press the control ...

Page 162: ...us is indicated on the Control Display With programmable memory direct selection buttons You can store a CD compartment of the CD changer on the programmable memory direct selection buttons to start the CD changer refer to page 21 Selecting a track Buttons next to CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction repeatedly until you reach the desired track The CD will start play at the s...

Page 163: ...he setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Sampling tracks scan The system automatically plays a brief sample from each of the tracks on the current CD 1 Select Set and press the controller Other menu items are displayed 2 Select Scan and press the controller To end sampling 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller This cancels sampling of the tracks and the ...

Page 164: ...oller 2 Select the desired menu item To repeat the selected track select Repeat track and press the controller To repeat all tracks of the current direc tory select Repeat directory and press the controller To stop repeating 1 Press the controller 2 Select Repeat track or Repeat directory and press the controller Random play sequence In this mode the tracks on the current CD are played once in a r...

Page 165: ...CD magazine To insert CDs into the CD magazine 1 or remove them from it you must first remove the magazine from the CD changer Press button 2 the CD magazine 1 is ejected Wait at least 2 seconds before pushing in the magazine again so that the inserted CDs can be read in again Inserting removing CDs into from CD magazine When inserting or removing CDs remember to hold them by their edges taking ca...

Page 166: ... can lead to condensa tion on the CD DVD or the laser s scan lens and temporarily prevent playback Malfunctions with individual CDs DVDs If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs DVDs this can be due to one of the following causes Self recorded CDs DVDs Possible reasons for malfunctions with self recorded CDs DVDs are e g inconsistent data creation or recording processes or poor quality or hi...

Page 167: ... playback The audio device must be switched on Via iDrive iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until AUX is selected and press the controller 4 Select AUX and press the controller 5 Adjust volume and sound if necessary With prog...

Page 168: ... for connec tion to protect the USB interface and your USB device against mechanical damage For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeak ers connect the USB device to the connec tion 1 After connecting for the first time the informa tion of all tracks e g artist music genre and the playback lists of the USB device are trans ferred to the vehicle This process can take some time The time required is...

Page 169: ...ttons You can save the function USB on the pro grammable memory direct selection buttons to start audio playback refer to page 21 Selecting a track You can call up the tracks via the playback lists and information With USB devices you can also call up the tracks via the file directory 1 Make your selection e g Playlists or Art ists and press the controller 2 Select the track and press the controll...

Page 170: ...r Press and hold the button for the corre sponding direction Notes The USB audio interface supplies the con nected audio device with power provided the audio device supports this function Therefore do not connect the audio device to a socket in the vehicle during operation Do not subject the audio devices to extreme environmental conditions e g extremely high temperatures refer to the operating in...

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Page 172: ...ba8_m5us book Seite 170 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 173: ...rizes how to operate your mobile phone using iDrive or voice control and how to use BMW Assist or TeleService Communications ba8_m5us book Seite 171 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 174: ...safety A car phone makes life more convenient in many ways and can even save lives in an emer gency While you should consult your mobile phone s separate operating instructions for a detailed description of safety precautions and information we request that you direct your particular attention to the following Only make entries when the traffic situa tion allows you to do so Do not hold the mobile...

Page 175: ...77 and on the mobile phone is active Depending on the mobile phone preset tings on the mobile phone are necessary e g via the following menu items Bluetooth activated Connection not with confirmation Reconnect Depending on the mobile phone model the setting energy saving mode can for exam ple result in vehicle failing to detect the paired mobile phone For pairing specify any desired number as the ...

Page 176: ...etooth device The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is also shown on the mobile phone display 11 Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on the mobile phone display Pairing Depending on your mobile phone you will first be requested consecutively via the display of your mobile phone or iDrive to enter the Blue tooth passkey you specified 12 Enter the Bluetooth passkey Depending on the mobile phone app...

Page 177: ... pair a fifth mobile phone the pairing data of the mobile phone for which the pairing data were stored first in the vehicle will be deleted Check if pairing is unsuccessful Is the mobile phone supported by the mobile phone preparation package Infor mation on this subject is also provided on the Internet at www bmw com Do the Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone and the vehicle match The same Blue...

Page 178: ...le phone and press the controller With a single drive Select the desired mobile phone and press the controller 7 Select Move device up and press the con troller The selected mobile phone is moved upward by one position Unpairing mobile phone from vehicle If you no longer want to operate a mobile phone via the vehicle you can delete the pairing data of the mobile phone iDrive for explanation of pri...

Page 179: ... vehicle and other devices with a Bluetooth interface can be used via the mobile phone e g a laptop com puter To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link between your vehicle and your mobile phone 1 Remove the mobile phone from the cradle and switch it off 2 Press the button to open the start menu 3 Press the controller to open the menu 4 Select Settings and press the controller 5 Select Bluetoot...

Page 180: ...phone preparation package can compensate for these noises to a certain degree To optimize the speech quality during a call we recommend that you Reduce background noises e g by closing the windows reducing the air volume of the automatic climate control or pointing the opened front vent outlets downward Reduce volume of hands free system Requirements The logon data of the mobile phone are stored i...

Page 181: ...spond to the digits on the keypad of the mobile phone To delete the last digit Move the controller toward the right to select the arrow and press the control ler 4 Select Dial number and press the control ler Alternative Press the button on the steering wheel For your phone number to be displayed to the person you are calling the display of phone numbers must be enabled by your service pro vider W...

Page 182: ...s the telephone number of the caller to have been sent Received calls The phone numbers of the last eight accepted calls are stored This requires the telephone number of the caller to have been sent Dialing a phone number from phone book The list A Z is available for your phone book entries The phone book entries appear on the Control Display 1 Select Phone and press the controller 2 Select A Z an...

Page 183: ...rom the list and press the controller 2 Select Delete and press the controller The entry is deleted Deleting entire list 1 Select an entry from the list and press the controller 2 Select Delete all numbers and press the controller 3 Select Yes and press the controller The list is deleted BMW Contact If you are not enabled for BMW Assist you can have several service phone numbers displayed Roadside...

Page 184: ...r Contact is established Transmitting phone number via tone dialing method The tone dialing method is required for access to network services or for controlling devices e g remote checking of an answering machine This function is available when a connection has been established 1 Establish connection 2 With a single drive Press the controller Select Keypad and press the controller With two drives ...

Page 185: ...Blue tooth link Depending on your mobile phone model poor reception of the wireless communications net work can result in the system changing from the hands free system to the mobile phone Operation by voice The concept You can operate your mobile phone without having to remove your hands from the steering wheel When making your entries you will be supported by announcements or questions in many c...

Page 186: ... entered up to this point are deleted Voice phone book Operating by voice command requires a per sonal voice phone book With combined drives for audio CDs and navigation DVDs the entries are automati cally adopted from your mobile phone s memory With a single drive the entries must be entered by voice and are independent of your mobile phone s memory In this case it is not possible to use voice co...

Page 187: ...rs windows and glass sunroof closed to prevent interference from ambi ent noise Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking Mounting removing snap in adapter 1 Press the area 1 around the button and remove the cover 1 Save name 2 Speak the name The spoken length of the names in the phone book must not exceed approx 2 seconds 3 Speak the phone number after being requested to do so by the...

Page 188: ...ne can engage in the snap in adapter 2 Push the mobile phone with the buttons facing upward toward the electrical connec tions and press down until it engages The mobile phone s battery is charged from radio readiness or with the steering unlocked To protect the vehicle s batteries avoid using the phone when the ignition is switched off Removing mobile phone Press button ba8_m5us book Seite 186 Mo...

Page 189: ... Services offered The following services are available via BMW Assist Emergency call refer to page 219 When you press the SOS button a connec tion is established to the BMW Assist Response Center The BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and arranges for further steps to help you Automatic emergency call Under certain conditions a connection is established to the BMW Assist Response Center immed...

Page 190: ...g services Contacting BMW Assist Response Center You can contact the BMW Assist Response Center with the SOS button 1 Briefly press protective cover to open Depending on the vehicle s equipment the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat 2 Press the button for at least 2 seconds The BMW Assist Response Center is con tacted Breakdown assistance iDrive for explanation of ...

Page 191: ...s the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Service requirements is selected and press the controller 6 Select Service notification and press the controller Manual service notification You can transmit data on the maintenance state of your vehicle to your BMW center if you want to make an appointment for service 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Mov...

Page 192: ... When you call the information service of BMW Assist you can for example obtain infor mation on current events filling stations or hotels and have their phone numbers and addresses transmitted Reservations can be made at many hotels directly by the BMW infor mation service The information service must be enabled sepa rately by the BMW Assist Response Center Calling up information 1 Press the butto...

Page 193: ... Displaying and updating services You will be notified of any changes in the ser vices offered by BMW Assist In this case you should update the services 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until BMW Service set tings is selected and press the controller 5...

Page 194: ... vehicle position will not be transmitted dur ing an emergency call To cancel blocking and reactivate BMW Assist see below This does not affect the contractual agreements Reactivate BMW Assist if necessary to log on again Activating BMW Assist For you to be able to use the services of BMW Assist BMW Assist must be activated Requirements Make sure that the vehicle can determine its current position...

Page 195: ...w minutes The status is displayed on the Control Display If you open another menu the activation process continues to run in the background Displaying vehicle data When BMW Assist is activated the license plate and the vehicle identification number of your vehicle can be displayed 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select BMW ...

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Page 197: ...supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and breakdown assistance Mobility ba8_m5us book Seite 195 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 198: ...guidelines posted at the service station Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door When refueling insert the filler nozzle com pletely into the filler pipe Avoid raising the filler nozzle during refueling otherwise this leads to premature pump shutoff a reduced efficiency of the fuel vapor recovery system The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the f...

Page 199: ...gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels contain ing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an equivalent amount of co solvent will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship The use of poor quality fuels may result in drivability starting and stalling ...

Page 200: ...below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes and tire brands respectively approved and recommended by BMW a list of these is available from your BMW center For correct identification of the right tire infla tion pressure for your tires observe the follow ing Tire sizes of your vehicle Load cond...

Page 201: ...he tire of the spare wheel Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Tread wear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds up to max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specificati...

Page 202: ...a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi cle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on t...

Page 203: ...ires BMW does not recommend that you use retreaded tires as driving safety may be impaired The causes for this include the possi bly different tire casing structures and the often wide variations in their age which can result in a limited service life The right wheels and tires BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW has tested and approved for your particular vehicle...

Page 204: ...ing This may be noticeable from the clutch opening and closing briefly Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the side wall of the tire Rotating wheels between axles BMW does not recommend moving the front wheels ...

Page 205: ...s work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz ards Hood Releasing Pull lever Opening Press the release handle and open the hood You cannot start off with the hood open Closing Close the hood from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm with momentum It must be clearly heard to engage Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear otherwise injuries m...

Page 206: ... oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions Checking engine oil level Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil level check You can display the oil level in the instrument cluster 1 Oil level 2 Maximum marking 3 Minimum marking Press the BC button on the turn signal lever repeatedly until the oil level display is shown in the instrument cluster The di...

Page 207: ...until the oil level display is shown in the instrument cluster 4 Press the BC button on the turn signal lever for at least 2 seconds The oil level is determined A clock symbol is displayed during the measurement 5 After approx 1 minute the current oil level is displayed If not all measuring conditions are met e g with the engine cold is dis played The requested measurement is carried out as soon a...

Page 208: ...sure of an oil s flow rating and is specified in SAE grades Approved oils belong to the SAE grade 10W 60 Alternative oil grades If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is unavailable you can add small quantities of other synthetic oils between oil changes Only use oils with the following specifications Viscosity preferred SAE 10W 60 alternative SAE 10W 40 SAE 5W 50 or SAE 10W 50 Specification API SJ...

Page 209: ... upper edge of the filler neck also refer to the drawing next to the filler neck 4 If the coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 5 Turn the cap until there is an audible click 6 Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible ba8_m5us book Seite 207 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 210: ...l regulations Service data in remote control Your vehicle stores the information required maintenance continuously in the remote con trol during driving After accessing the data stored in the remote control your BMW Service Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of service procedures for your own individual vehi cle You should therefore hand over the remote control you last used to drive to...

Page 211: ... soon as possible Heavy engine misfiring causes serious damage to the emission relevant components espe cially the catalytic converter within a short time If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight ened the OBD system will assume that fuel vapor escapes Then a display lights up If the cap is then tightened the display will go out within a few days Event Data Recorders Your vehicle may be equippe...

Page 212: ... A selection of replacement bulbs is available at your BMW center Only replace bulbs when cool as other wise you may be burned Whenever you perform any work on the electrical system turn off the systems consumers involved to prevent short circuits from occurring To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer For care and...

Page 213: ... cap for parking and roadside parking lamps daytime running lamps 2 Sealing cap for turning lamps To remove the covers Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps daytime running lamps turn the cover cap to the left and remove Turning lamps turn the sealing cap to the left and remove Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps daytime running lamps H8 bulb 35 watts 1 Turn the bulb in the direction of th...

Page 214: ... the event of a malfunction please go to your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel Backup lamps 16 watt bulb W16W Other lamps 21 watt bulb P21W 1 Turn signal 2 Tail lamp and brake lamp 3 Backup lamp 4 Brake lamp 5 Reflector 6 Tail lamp 7 Side marker lamp Center brake lamp This lamp uses LED technology for operation In the eve...

Page 215: ... as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground Switch on the hazard warning flashers Apply the handbrake and engage the first or reverse gear Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain out side the immediate area in a safe place such as behind a guardrail If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning lamp is required set it up on the roadside at an appr...

Page 216: ... sealing bottle 5 Compressor 6 On Off switch 7 Pressure gauge for indicating tire inflation pressure 8 Button for reducing tire inflation pressure 9 Connecting hose for connecting compres sor and sealant bottle or compressor and wheel Connector cable and connecting hose are stored on underside of compressor Using M Mobility System To repair a flat tire with the M Mobility System proceed as follows...

Page 217: ...osition I To check cur rently set inflation pressure briefly switch off device Do not allow compressor to run longer than 10 minutes otherwise the device will overheat and may be dam aged Reduce inflation pressure press button 8 or turn screw 8 on pressure gauge If the inflation pressure is not held drive the vehicle again refer to Distributing sealant Then repeat steps 1 to 4 once Using the M Mob...

Page 218: ...n return them to their initial positions after com pleting work 1 Chock 2 Vehicle jack 3 Lug wrench The tools are located in the hollow of the spare wheel Spare wheel 1 Pull back lock 1 fold open tensioning lock 2 completely and loosen the belt 3 2 Remove the cover 4 3 Remove the tool mount form the spare tire and stow the belt in the net bag included if necessary 4 Remove the spare wheel Preparin...

Page 219: ...Protect valve stems with valve stem seal caps against dirt and contamina tion Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source of gradual air loss 3 Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor refer to page 82 and the Sequential Manual Trans mission refer to After changing wheels tires on page 202 4 Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi ble and have the new wheel tire balanced Stowing wheel and tools 1 Lay the w...

Page 220: ...ation Individual settings are also lost and must be updated Seat mirror and steering wheel memory The positions must be stored again refer to page 43 Time and Date The values must be updated refer to page 74 Radio Stations must be stored again if necessary refer to page 152 Navigation system Wait until the system starts refer to page 120 Fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replac...

Page 221: ...s the voice connection to the BMW Assist Response Center has been established the LED flashes Even if you are unable to answer the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain conditions If conditions allow remain in the vehicle until the connection has been established You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation If the current position o...

Page 222: ...always avoid all contact with electrical components while the engine is running Care fully adhere to the following sequence both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles and to guard against possible personal injuries Preparation 1 Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah This information can be found on the bat tery 2 S...

Page 223: ...harged battery to recharge 3 Let the engines run for a few minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the connection sequence Check the battery and recharge if necessary Never use spray fluids to start the engine Tow starting and towing Observe applicable laws and regulations for tow starting and towing Do not transport any passengers other than the driver in a vehicle that is being towed...

Page 224: ...o be towed otherwise it will not be possible to reliably control vehicle response The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles Should it prove impossi ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle please observe the following Clearance and maneuvering capability will be sharply limited during cornering When mounted at an angle the tow bar will exert lateral forces tendi...

Page 225: ...ope and switch off the hazard warn ing flashers 6 Have the vehicle checked Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic 1 Switch on the hazard warning flashers comply with country specific regulations 2 Switch on the ignition refer to page 55 3 Tow start in selector lever position N 4 Move the selector lever into the drive posi tion and pull toward within 2 seconds The correct gear will be selec...

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Page 227: ...ort commands of the voice command system and the index that will direct you as quickly as possible to the information you are looking for Reference ba8_m5us book Seite 225 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 228: ...nt cu in cmµ 305 1 4 999 No of cylinders 10 Maximum output hp 500 at engine speed rpm 7 750 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 383 520 at engine speed rpm 6 100 ba8_m5us book Seite 226 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 229: ... Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 40 7 ft 12 4 m ba8_m5us book Seite 227 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 230: ... kg 2 403 1 090 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 800 1 270 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 Cargo bay capacity cu ft l 17 7 500 Notes Fuel tank US gal liters approx 18 5 70 Fuel grade page 197 of that reserve US gal liters approx 4 15 Window and headlamp washer system US quarts liters approx 5 3 5 For more details page 62 ba8_m5us book Seite 228 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edit...

Page 231: ... Assistance window trip computer or Assistance window onboard info To change scale in assistance window 120 Assistance window scale feet or Assistance window scale miles Function Command To open phone 173 Phone To dial phone number 179 Dial number To display phone book 180 A to Z To select from the phone book 180 Call or Dial name To display Top 8 181 Top 8 To redial 180 Redial To display Received...

Page 232: ... travel or Perspective To change scale Scale miles or Scale feet To display roads or towns cities along route Route list To switch on voice instructions Navigation info on To switch off voice instructions Navigation info off To repeat voice instructions Repeat navigation info To open route Route menu To open New route New route To display current position Current position Function Command To open ...

Page 233: ... on weatherband 154 Weatherband on To select a weatherband station 154 Choose weatherband station To open SAT 157 SAT radio menu To switch on satellite radio 157 SAT radio To open Presets of satellite radio 158 SAT radio presets To open All channels of satellite radio 157 SAT radio all channels To open Categories of satellite radio 157 SAT radio categories To open CD player 159 CD menu To switch o...

Page 234: ...en Door locks 30 32 Door locks To open Steering wheel buttons 49 Steering wheel buttons To open MDrive 50 MDrive To open Lighting 62 Lighting To open Service requirements 68 189 Service requirements To open Service 68 189 Service To open BMW Service settings settings 191 BMW service settings To display Check Control messages 71 Check Control messages To open Head Up Display 88 Head up display To s...

Page 235: ...erence 233 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility ba8_m5us book Seite 233 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 236: ...Air distribution automatic 96 manual 97 Airing refer to Ventilation 99 Air recirculation AUC Automatic recirculated air control 98 recirculated air mode 98 Air recirculation on off 50 Air supply automatic climate control 95 Air volume 97 AKI refer to Fuel quality 197 Alarm system 35 avoiding unintentional alarms 35 interior motion sensor 35 switching off alarm 35 switching off tilt alarm sensor an...

Page 237: ... 66 Avoid ferries for navigation system 133 Avoid highways for navigation system 132 Avoiding freeways for navigation 132 Avoiding unintentional alarms 35 Avoid tollroads for navigation system 133 Axle loads refer to Weights 228 A Z 180 B Backrest 51 Backrest contour refer to Lumbar support 42 Backrests refer to Seats 42 Backrest width 42 Back seats refer to Rear seats Backup lamps replacing bulbs...

Page 238: ...o bay capacity 228 emergency release 34 opening closing refer to Luggage compartment lid 33 opening from inside 33 opening from outside 34 opening with remote control 31 socket 107 Caring for artificial leather refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for leather refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for light alloy wheels refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for pla...

Page 239: ...ass sunroof 31 windows 31 windows with comfort access 36 with comfort access 36 Comfort with EDC 81 Communication 178 188 Compact Disc refer to CD changer 159 refer to CD player 159 Compartment for remote control refer to Ignition lock 55 Compartments refer to Storage compartments 105 Compressed audio files 159 Computer 66 clock 66 displays on Control Display 67 hour signal 74 Concert hall refer t...

Page 240: ...s 138 Destination list for navigation 129 Destinations recently driven to 129 Details in audio mode 161 167 Detour for navigation system 141 Dial for mobile phone 179 Dial number 179 Digital clock 66 Digital radio refer to High Definition Radio 154 Dimensions 227 Directional indicators refer to Turn signals 61 Direction announcements refer to Voice instructions 137 Direction instructions refer to ...

Page 241: ...f glass sunroof refer to Moving manually 39 Emergency release for luggage compartment lid in cargo bay 34 Emergency services refer to Roadside Assistance 220 Enable services 193 End call 180 Engaging driving position refer to Selector lever positions 59 Engaging forward position refer to Selector lever positions 59 Engine breaking in 112 data 226 M Engine Dynamic Control 58 overheated refer to Coo...

Page 242: ...3 warning lamp 83 84 Flat Tire Monitor 81 false alarms 82 initializing system 82 snow chains 202 system limits 82 warning lamp 83 Floor mat refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Floor mats carpets refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Fluid reservoir refer to Filler neck for washer fluid 63 FM reception range 146 150 FM waveband 150 Folding rear backrest 108 Fold over rear backrest 108 Foo...

Page 243: ...48 interior 95 rear window 97 residual heat 98 seats 46 steering wheel 49 Heating with engine switched off refer to Residual heat 98 Heavy cargo refer to Securing cargo 116 Height refer to Dimensions 227 Height adjustment seats 42 steering wheel 49 High beams 93 headlamp flasher 93 indicator lamp 13 High Definition Radio 154 High water refer to Driving through water 113 Hills 114 Holder for cups 1...

Page 244: ... lighting 94 Instrument lighting 94 Instrument panel refer to Cockpit 10 Instrument panel refer to Instrument cluster 12 Integrated key 28 Integrated universal remote control 102 Interesting destination for navigation 128 Interim time 73 Interior lamps 94 switching on with remote control 31 Interior motion sensor 35 switching off 36 Interior rearview mirror 49 automatic dimming feature 49 Intermit...

Page 245: ... Maintenance system 208 Malfunction warnings refer to Check Control 70 Manual air distribution 97 Manual on the radio 151 Manual operation door lock 32 driver s door 32 fuel filler door 196 glass sunroof 39 luggage compartment lid 34 Manual transmission 57 tow starting 223 Map direction of travel 136 Map display 136 Map facing north 136 Map for navigation changing scale 136 destination entry 127 M...

Page 246: ...ng destination guidance 134 terminating continuing destination guidance 134 voice instructions 137 volume adjustment 138 Navigation voice instructions 50 121 137 Neck support refer to Head restraints 44 New address for navigation system 130 New destination 122 127 New remote control 28 New route 138 New wheels and tires 201 Next entertainment source 50 Normal with EDC 81 Nozzles refer to Windshiel...

Page 247: ... power windows 38 Plasters refer to First aid kit 220 Plastic refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Play on the radio 158 Plug in unit for remote control refer to Ignition lock 55 Pollen refer to Microfilter activated charcoal filter 99 Position displaying 142 storing 130 POWER 51 POWER refer to M Engine Dynamic Control 58 Power failure 218 Power windows refer to Windows 37 Preselecting activa...

Page 248: ...tion on the windows 97 Repeat directory in audio mode 162 Repeat in audio mode 162 Repeat track in audio mode 162 Replacement fuses 218 Replacement of tires refer to Changing wheels 215 Replacement remote control refer to New remote controls 28 Replacing bulbs refer to Lamps and bulbs 210 Replacing tires 201 Replacing wheels tires refer to New wheels and tires 201 Reporting safety defects 7 Reserv...

Page 249: ...lation 47 Securing load refer to Securing cargo 116 with ski bag refer to Securing cargo 109 Select as destination 128 191 Select current speed 73 Selecting audio sources refer to Operation via iDrive 146 Selecting frequency manually 151 Selecting menu items 19 Selecting route 132 Selection options with navigation system 132 Selector lever Sequential Manual Transmission 59 Selector lever positions...

Page 250: ...atic soft closing 33 Song search on CD refer to Sampling tracks 161 SOS refer to Initiating an emergency call 219 Spare adapter for spare key 28 fuses 218 key 28 Spare wheel driving with spare wheel 217 refer to Changing wheels 215 Special oils refer to Approved engine oils 206 Specified oil grades refer to Approved engine oils 206 Speed dependent volume 148 Speed limit 72 Speed limit warning refe...

Page 251: ...96 changing units of measure 75 refer to Coolant temperature 65 Temperature display changing units of measure 75 outside temperature 65 outside temperature warning 66 Temperature gauge engine oil 66 Tempomat refer to Cruise control 63 Terminate services 192 Text language 76 Theater refer to Tone control 149 The individual vehicle 5 Third brake lamp refer to Center brake lamp 212 Through loading sy...

Page 252: ...shift lights 61 starting assistant refer to Starting off on slopes 113 towing 222 tow starting 222 Transporting children safely 52 Transport securing device refer to Securing cargo 116 Tread depth refer to Minimum tire tread 200 Treble refer to Tone control 147 Treble tone control 148 Trip computer 68 Trip computer 68 Trip distance counter refer to Trip odometer 65 Triple turn signal 62 Trip odome...

Page 253: ...apacity of the reservoir 63 Washing the vehicle also refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Waste container refer to Ashtray 106 Water on roads refer to Driving through water 113 Waveband for radio 150 WB 146 154 Wear indicators in tires refer to Minimum tread depth 200 Weather news flashes 154 Website BMW 4 Weights 228 Welcome lamps 91 Welcome light 92 Wheel tire combination refer to New wheel...

Page 254: ...board toolkit 210 X Xenon lamps 211 replacing bulbs 211 Y Your individual vehicle programmable button on steering wheel 49 settings refer to MDrive 50 settings refer to Personal Profile 29 ba8_m5us book Seite 252 Montag 5 Februar 2007 12 03 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 310 02 07 BMW AG ...

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