BMW M5 User guide

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OWNER'S HANDBOOK.
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WELCOME TO BMW.
Owner's Handbook.
BMW M5.
Congratulations on your choice of a BMW M5.
The better you are acquainted with your vehicle, the easier you will find it is to
operate. We would therefore like to offer you the following advice:
Please read the Owner's Handbook before setting out in your new BMW M5.
Also use the Integrated Owner's Handbook in your vehicle. It contains impor‐
tant information on how to operate the vehicle, enabling you to derive maxi‐
mum benefit from the technical advantages of your BMW M5. It also contains
useful information which will help you to maintain both the operating and road
safety of your BMW M5 as well as its full resale value.
If applicable, you will find updates after the editorial deadline in the appendix
of the printed Owner's Handbook for the vehicle.
Supplementary information is provided in the other documents of on-board
literature.
We wish you a safe and pleasant journey.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTES
Notes .................................................................................................................................... 8
QUICK REFERENCE
Your BMW in brief ......................................................................................................... 16
OVERVIEW
Driving area ...................................................................................................................... 32
Idle state, standby state and drive-ready state ...................................................... 37
iDrive .................................................................................................................................. 40
BMW Gesture Control .................................................................................................. 48
Voice control system .................................................................................................... 51
General settings ............................................................................................................. 54
Owner's Handbook media ........................................................................................... 67
CONTROLS
Opening and closing ..................................................................................................... 74
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel .......................................................................... 101
Carrying children safely ............................................................................................. 115
Driving ............................................................................................................................. 124
Displays .......................................................................................................................... 144
Lights .............................................................................................................................. 164
Safety .............................................................................................................................. 171
Driving Stability Control Systems ........................................................................... 207
Driver Assistance Systems ....................................................................................... 215
Driving comfort ............................................................................................................. 254
Air conditioning ............................................................................................................ 256
Interior equipment ....................................................................................................... 270
Storage compartments .............................................................................................. 277
Boot ................................................................................................................................. 281
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DRIVING HINTS
BMW M5 Technology ............................................................................................... 288
Driving precautions ..................................................................................................... 290
Towing a trailer ............................................................................................................ 295
Saving fuel ..................................................................................................................... 300
MOBILITY
Refuelling ....................................................................................................................... 304
Fuel .................................................................................................................................. 306
Wheels and tyres ......................................................................................................... 308
Engine compartment ................................................................................................. 329
Engine oil ....................................................................................................................... 332
Coolant ........................................................................................................................... 336
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 338
Replacing parts ............................................................................................................ 341
Breakdown Assist ........................................................................................................ 347
General care .................................................................................................................. 355
REFERENCE
Technical data .............................................................................................................. 362
Appendix ........................................................................................................................ 364
Everything from A to Z ............................................................................................... 374
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Navigation, entertainment and communication can be called up in
the following Owner's Handbooks: Integrated Owner's Handbook in
the vehicle, Online Owner's Handbook, BMW Driver’s Guide app.
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Notes
About this Owner's
Handbook
Orientation
The quickest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or feature is to consult the alphabetical
index.
We recommend that you read through the first
chapter to obtain an initial overview of the vehi‐
cle.
Updates after going to press
Updates following the copy deadline can result in
differences between the printed Owner's
Handbook and the following Owner's Hand‐
books:
▷Integrated Owner's Handbook in the vehicle.
▷Online Owner's Handbook.
▷BMW Driver's Guide App.
You will find notes on any updates in the appen‐
dix of the printed Owner's Handbook for the ve‐
hicle.
Owner's Handbook for
Navigation, Entertainment,
Communication
The Owner's Handbook for navigation, entertain‐
ment and communication is available as a printed
book from Service.
Navigation, entertainment and communication
topics can be consulted in the following:
▷Integrated Owner's Handbook in the vehicle.
▷Online Owner's Handbook.
▷BMW Driver's Guide App.
Additional sources of
information
Service Partner
A Service Partner of the manufacturer will be
happy to answer any further questions.
Internet
Owner's Handbook and general information
about BMW, for example on technology, are
available on the Internet: www.bmw.com.
Integrated Owner's Handbook in
the vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Handbook describes the
specific equipment and functions present in the
vehicle. The Integrated Owner's Handbook can
be shown in the Control Display. For further in‐
formation, see page 67.
BMW Driver's Guide App
The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically de‐
scribes the equipment and functions included in
the vehicle. The app can be displayed on smart‐
phones and tablets. For further information, see
page 68.
Online Owner's Handbook
The Online Owner's Handbook specifically de‐
scribes the equipment and functions present in
the vehicle. The Online Owner's Handbook can
be displayed in any of today's browsers. For fur‐
ther information, see page 69.
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Symbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's
Handbook
Symbol Meaning
Precautions that must be followed in
order to avoid the possibility of injury
to yourself and to others as well as
serious damage to the vehicle.
Measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment.
"..." Texts on a display in the vehicle for
selecting functions.
›...‹ Commands for the voice control
system.
››...‹‹ Replies by the voice control system.
Actions
The actions to be carried out are shown as a
numbered list. The sequence of steps must be
followed.
1. First action.
2. Second action.
Lists
Alternative options and lists of items with no im‐
plied sequence are shown as bullet point lists:
▷First option.
▷Second option.
Symbol on components and
assemblies
This symbol on a vehicle component
indicates that further information on the
component is available in the Owner's
Handbook.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Handbook describes all models
and all the national and special equipment avail‐
able for the model series. As a result, this Own‐
er's Handbook may also contain descriptions and
illustrations of equipment and functions not fea‐
tured in your vehicle, for example due to selected
special equipment or the country specification.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions and
systems.
Comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
If certain equipment and models are not descri‐
bed in this Owner's Handbook, refer to the Sup‐
plementary Owner's Handbooks provided.
In right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are
arranged differently from those shown in the il‐
lustrations.
Production date
The production date of your vehicle can be
found at the bottom of the door pillar on the driv‐
er's door.
The production date is defined as the calendar
month and the calendar year in which the vehicle
body and the powertrain assemblies are joined
and the vehicle is driven or moved from the pro‐
duction line.
Status of the Owner's
Handbook
General
Continuous development ensures high levels of
vehicle safety and quality. In rare instances, your
vehicle may therefore differ from the information
supplied here.
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For Australia/New Zealand:
general
When reading this Owner's Handbook, please
bear the following in mind: to ensure that our ve‐
hicles continue to embody the highest quality
and safety standards, we pursue a policy of con‐
tinuous, ongoing development. Because modifi‐
cations in the design of both vehicles and acces‐
sories may be introduced at any time, your own
vehicle's equipment may vary from that descri‐
bed in this handbook. For the same reason, it is
also impossible to guarantee that all descriptions
will be completely accurate in all respects.
We must therefore request your understanding
of the fact that the manufacturer of your vehicle
is unable to recognise legal claims based on dis‐
crepancies between the data, illustrations and
descriptions in this Owner's Handbook and your
own vehicle's equipment. Please note, too, that
some of the optional equipment described in this
manual is not available on Australian models due
to restrictions imposed by Australian Design
Rules and other requirements.
Should you require any further information,
please contact your Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop, who will be pleased to ad‐
vise you.
Updates after going to press
Updates following the copy deadline can result in
differences between the printed Owner's
Handbook and the following Owner's Hand‐
books:
▷Integrated Owner's Handbook in the vehicle.
▷Online Owner's Handbook.
▷BMW Driver's Guide App.
You will find notes on any updates in the appen‐
dix of the printed Owner's Handbook for the ve‐
hicle.
Your own safety
Intended use
Comply with the following when using the vehi‐
cle:
▷Owner's Handbook.
▷Information on the vehicle. Do not remove
stickers.
▷Technical data of the vehicle.
▷The applicable laws and safety standards of
the country in which the vehicle is used.
▷Vehicle papers and legal documents.
Warranty
Your vehicle is technically designed for the oper‐
ating conditions and approval requirements prev‐
alent in the country to which it was first delivered
- homologation. If your vehicle is to be operated
in another country, it may have to be adapted to
any prevailing different operating conditions and
approval requirements. If your vehicle does not
comply with the homologation requirements in a
certain country you cannot lodge warranty claims
for your vehicle there. A Service Partner is able to
provide further information.
Maintenance and repairs
The advanced technology used in your vehicle,
for example the state-of-the-art materials and
high-performance electronics, requires suitably
appropriate maintenance and repair methods.
Consequently, the manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends having corresponding work carried
out by a BMW Service Partner. If you choose to
use another specialist workshop, BMW recom‐
mends using one that performs work such as
maintenance and repair according to BMW spec‐
ifications with properly trained personnel. In this
Owner's Handbook, facilities of this kind are re‐
ferred to as "another qualified service centre or a
specialist workshop".
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If such work, for example maintenance and re‐
pair, is performed inexpertly, it could result in
consequential damage and thus constitute a
safety risk.
Parts and accessories
BMW recommends using parts and accessory
products that are specifically approved for this
purpose by BMW.
You are recommended to consult a BMW Serv‐
ice Partner for advice on genuine BMW parts and
accessories, other BMW approved products and
expert advice on all related matters.
The safety and compatibility of these products in
conjunction with BMW vehicles have been
checked by BMW.
BMW accepts product responsibility for genuine
BMW parts and accessories. BMW cannot ac‐
cept liability for parts or accessory products of
any kind which it has not approved.
BMW is unable to assess each individual product
of outside origin as to its suitability for use on
BMW vehicles without safety risk. Nor can suita‐
bility be assured if an official permit has been is‐
sued for it in a specific country. Tests performed
for such permits cannot always cover all operat‐
ing conditions for BMW vehicles, and some of
them therefore are insufficient.
Data memory
General
A number of electronic control devices are instal‐
led in your vehicle. Some of these are necessary
for the vehicle to function safely or provide assis‐
tance during driving, for example Driver Assis‐
tance Systems. There are also control devices
which manage comfort or infotainment functions.
Electronic control devices contain data memo‐
ries, which can temporarily or permanently store
information about the vehicle's condition, com‐
ponent use and wear, maintenance require‐
ments, technical events and faults.
This information generally documents the condi‐
tion of a component, a module, a system or its
environment, for example:
▷Operating states of system components,
for example, fill levels, tyre inflation pressure,
battery status.
▷Status messages of the vehicle and its indi‐
vidual components, for example wheel rota‐
tion speed, wheel speed, deceleration, lateral
acceleration, fastened seat belt indicator.
▷Malfunctions and faults of important system
components, for example, lights and brakes.
▷Information on vehicle-damaging events.
▷Responses of the vehicle to particular driving
situations, for example, triggering of an air‐
bag, activation of the stability control sys‐
tems.
▷Ambient conditions, for example temperature,
rain sensor signals.
The data is required to perform the control de‐
vice functions. It is also used for detecting and
rectifying malfunctions, and helps the vehicle
manufacturer to optimise vehicle functions. The
majority of this data is transient and is only pro‐
cessed within the vehicle itself. Only a small pro‐
portion of the data is stored in event or error
memories and, if necessary, in the vehicle key.
Reading out data
When service work is being carried out, for ex‐
ample repairs, service operations, warranty work
and quality assurance measures, this technical
information can be read out from the vehicle to‐
gether with the vehicle identification number. A
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop
can read out the information. The legally required
on-board diagnostics (OBD) socket in the vehicle
is used to read out the data. The data is collec‐
ted, processed and used by the relevant organi‐
sations in the service network. The data docu‐
ments the technical conditions of the vehicle,
helps in locating faults and improving quality, and
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is transferred to the vehicle manufacturer, if nec‐
essary.
Furthermore, the manufacturer has product
monitoring obligations to meet in line with prod‐
uct liability law. To fulfil these obligations, the ve‐
hicle manufacturer requires technical data from
the vehicle. Error and event memories in the ve‐
hicle can be reset when a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner
or a specialist workshop performs repair or serv‐
icing work.
Data on service work carried out and proof of
maintenance is saved in the vehicle under the
service history and transferred to the vehicle
manufacturer. The vehicle owner can contact a
Service Partner of the manufacturer to object to
the data being saved and transferred to the vehi‐
cle manufacturer. This objection applies for as
long as the vehicle owner remains the proprietor
of the vehicle.
Data entry and data transfer into
the vehicle
General
Depending on the equipment, some data can be
transferred into the vehicle when using comfort
and infotainment functions, for example:
▷Multimedia data such as music or films for
playback in an integrated multimedia system.
▷Address book data for use in conjunction with
an integrated hands-free system or an
integrated navigation system.
▷Entered navigation destinations.
▷Data on the use of Internet services.
This data may be saved locally in the vehicle or is
found on a device that has been connected to
the vehicle, for example a smartphone, USB stick
or MP3 player. If this data is saved in the vehicle,
it can be deleted at any time. This data is only
transmitted to third parties if expressly desired.
This depends on the personal settings selected
for using online services.
Depending on the equipment, the following com‐
fort and individual settings can be saved in the
vehicle and modified at any time, for example:
▷Settings for the seat and steering wheel posi‐
tions.
▷Suspension and climate control settings.
▷Individual settings, for example interior light‐
ing.
Control via mobile end user devices
Depending on the equipment, mobile devices
connected to the vehicle, for example smart‐
phones, can be controlled via the vehicle con‐
trols. Sound and images from the mobile end
user device can be played back and displayed
through the multimedia system. Certain informa‐
tion is transferred to the mobile device at the
same time. Depending on the type of connec‐
tion, this includes, for example position data and
other general vehicle information. This optimises
the way in which selected apps, for example nav‐
igation or music playback, work.
There is no further interaction between the mo‐
bile device and the vehicle, for example active
access to vehicle data. How the data is pro‐
cessed further is determined by the provider of
the particular app being used. The range of set‐
tings depends on the respective app and the op‐
erating system of the mobile device.
Services
General
If the vehicle has a wireless network connection,
this enables data to be exchanged between the
vehicle and other systems. The wireless network
connection is established via an in-vehicle trans‐
mitter and receiver unit or via personal mobile
devices brought into the vehicle, for example
smartphones. This wireless network connection
enables 'online functions' to be used. These in‐
clude online services and apps supplied by the
vehicle manufacturer or by other providers.
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Services from the vehicle
manufacturer
Where online services from the vehicle manufac‐
turer are concerned, the relevant functions are
described in the appropriate place, for example
the Owner's Handbook or manufacturer's web‐
site. The relevant legal information pertaining to
data protection is also provided. Personal data
may be used to perform online services. Data is
exchanged over a secure connection, for exam‐
ple with the IT systems of the vehicle manufac‐
turer intended for this purpose. Any collection,
processing and use of personal data above and
beyond that needed to provide the services must
always be based on legal permission, a contrac‐
tual arrangement or consent.
In addition, the vehicle manufacturer evaluates
anonymised information on transport infrastruc‐
ture and how the infotainment system is used.
This information cannot be traced back to indi‐
vidual vehicles or people. Evaluating the data en‐
ables the manufacturer to further improve its
products or services, for example by incorporat‐
ing the most up-to-date traffic information. The
data transfer feature can be deactivated in the
vehicle. Certain services and functions, some of
which are subject to a charge, can be deactiva‐
ted by the driver. It is also possible to activate or
deactivate the data connection as a whole. Ex‐
cluded from this are functions and services
which are required by law, for example emer‐
gency call systems.
Services from other providers
When using online services from other providers,
these services are the responsibility of the rele‐
vant provider and subject to their data privacy
conditions and terms of use. The vehicle manu‐
facturer has no control over the content ex‐
changed when using these services. Information
on the way in which personal data is collected
and used in relation to services from third parties,
the scope of such data and its purpose, can be
obtained from the relevant service provider.
Vehicle identification
number
The vehicle identification number is in the engine
compartment, on the right-hand side of the vehi‐
cle.
The vehicle identification number is on the type
plate, on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
It is also possible to display the vehicle identifica‐
tion number via iDrive, see page 59.
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Your BMW in brief
Opening and closing
Buttons on the remote control
1Unlocking
2Locking
3Opening the boot lid
With automatic tailgate operation: to open/
close boot lid
4Headlight courtesy delay feature
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the remote control.
Depending on the settings, only the driver's door
or all vehicle access points are unlocked.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the
button on the remote control again to unlock the
other vehicle access points.
Keep the button on the remote control
pressed after unlocking.
The windows and the Glass Roof are opened for
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
Locking the vehicle
Press the button on the remote control.
All vehicle entrances are locked.
Keep the button on the remote control
pressed after locking.
The windows and the Glass Roof are closed for
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
Central locking buttons
Overview
Central locking buttons.
Locking
Pressing the button locks the vehicle
when the front doors are closed.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Unlocking
Pressing button unlocks vehicle.
Comfort Access
Principle
This feature allows you to access the vehicle
without having to operate the remote control.
Simply having the remote control with you, for
example in your trouser pocket, is sufficient.
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The vehicle automatically recognises the remote
control when it is in the immediate vicinity or in‐
side the vehicle.
Unlocking the vehicle
Fully grip the handle of a vehicle door.
Locking the vehicle
With your finger, touch the grooved area on the
handle of a closed vehicle door for approximately
1 second, without gripping the door handle.
Contactless opening and closing of
the boot lid
Principle
The boot lid can be opened and closed contact‐
lessly, provided you are carrying the remote con‐
trol with you.
Correct foot movement
1. Stand in the centre behind the vehicle, ap‐
proximately an arm's length away from the
rear of the vehicle.
2. Move a foot in the direction of travel as far
under the vehicle as possible and immedi‐
ately pull it back again. When performing this
movement, the leg must pass through the
range of both sensors.
Boot lid
Opening
▷Unlock the vehicle and press the button on
the boot lid.
▷If you are carrying the remote control, press
the button on the boot lid.
Press the button on the remote control
for approximately 1 second.
Doors are unlocked if appropriate.
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Closing
▷Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of the
boot lid.
▷Press the button, arrow 2.
The vehicle is locked after the boot lid has
been closed. To do this, the driver's door
must be closed and the remote control must
be outside the vehicle in the vicinity of the
boot lid.
▷Keep button pressed on remote
control until boot lid has closed.
Seats, mirrors and steering
wheel
Electrically adjustable seats
1Thigh support
2Forward/back, height, seat angle
3Shoulder support
4Backrest width
5Lumbar support
6Backrest tilt, head restraint
To adjust the head restraint
Adjusting the height: electric head
restraints
Press the switch up or down.
Adjusting the distance: manual head
restraints
▷Forward: pull the head restraint forward.
▷Back: press the button and slide the head re‐
straint towards the rear.
Adjusting the distance: electric head
restraints
The head restraint is moved automatically on ad‐
justing the shoulder support.
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To adjust the exterior mirrors
1To adjust
2To select a mirror, automatic parking function
3To fold in and out
To adjust the steering wheel
Electrical steering wheel adjustment
Press the switch to adjust the steering wheel to
the correct fore/aft position and height for your
seating position.
Memory function
Principle
The memory function enables the following set‐
tings to be stored and retrieved when required:
▷Seat position.
▷Exterior mirror position.
▷Steering wheel position.
▷Height of the Head-Up Display.
Saving
1. Set the desired position.
2. Press the button. The lettering in the
button is illuminated.
3. Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door
while the lettering is illuminated. A signal
sounds.
Recalling
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
Displays and controls
Around the steering wheel
1Light switch element
2Turn indicator, high-beam headlights
3Instrument cluster
4Wipers
5Start/stop button
Indicator and warning lamps
Instrument cluster
Indicator and warning lamps can illuminate in a
variety of combinations and colours.
When the engine starts or the standby state is
switched on, the functionality of some lights is
briefly checked.
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Driver's door
1Exterior mirrors
2Power window switches
3Safety switch
4Seats, comfort functions
5Central locking system
6Opening the boot lid
Switch cluster
1Selector lever/gearshift lever
2Controller
3Parking brake, Automatic Hold
4▷Sound control
▷Park assistance systems
5M Setup
iDrive
Principle
iDrive brings together the functions of a number
of switches. These functions can be operated
using the Controller and touchscreen.
Controller
General
The buttons can be used to call up menus di‐
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and perform settings.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Press once: to call up the main menu.
Press twice: shows all menu items of
the main menu.
To call up the Communication menu.
To call up the Media/Radio menu.
To call up the Destination input menu
of the navigation system.
To call up the navigation map.
Press once: to call up the previous
screen.
Press and hold: to call up the last me‐
nus used.
To call up the Options menu.
Voice control
Saying voice commands
Activating the voice control system
1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the acoustic signal.
3. Say the command.
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