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... enjoyable driving experience. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in your vehicle will provide you with the information that we have this request: Please take the time to maintaining the value of your BMW M5's unique range of technical features. The...familiarize yourself with enhanced control and security when you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW M5 throughout an extended service life. BMW AG Online Edition for Canadian models. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US ...
... enjoyable driving experience. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in your vehicle will provide you with the information that we have this request: Please take the time to maintaining the value of your BMW M5's unique range of technical features. The...familiarize yourself with enhanced control and security when you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW M5 throughout an extended service life. BMW AG Online Edition for Canadian models. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US ...
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...Wheels and tires Under the hood Maintenance Care Replacing components Giving and receiving assistance Controls Mobility At a glance Communications 176 Telephoning 191 BMW Assist Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 24 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Voice command system At a glance...93 Lamps 98 Climate 105 Practical interior accessories Reference 238 Technical data 240 Short commands of voice command system 244 Everything from A to Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M5 Engineering Navigation 124 126 138 147 Starting navigation system Destination entry...
...Wheels and tires Under the hood Maintenance Care Replacing components Giving and receiving assistance Controls Mobility At a glance Communications 176 Telephoning 191 BMW Assist Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 24 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Voice command system At a glance...93 Lamps 98 Climate 105 Practical interior accessories Reference 238 Technical data 240 Short commands of voice command system 244 Everything from A to Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M5 Engineering Navigation 124 126 138 147 Starting navigation system Destination entry...
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... charged in the vehicle, refer to Personal Profile, page 31. This key is not intended for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Adapter for spare key The adapter is required so that the vehicle can be started with the spare key or radio readiness can be... Integrated key 1 2 3 Remote control with integrated key Spare key Adapter for maintenance is also stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in a safe place such as your BMW center. In cars with convenient access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 39. The spare key and integrated key...
... charged in the vehicle, refer to Personal Profile, page 31. This key is not intended for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Adapter for spare key The adapter is required so that the vehicle can be started with the spare key or radio readiness can be... Integrated key 1 2 3 Remote control with integrated key Spare key Adapter for maintenance is also stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in a safe place such as your BMW center. In cars with convenient access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 39. The spare key and integrated key...
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... left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from 32 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Press the button. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. 5. The alarm system is closed. Select "Central locking" and press the ...controller. 7. Select "Unlock button" and press the controller. 8. iDrive, for central locking, refer to page 154 > Switching RDS Radio Data System on . 6. Central locking system The concept The central locking system functions when the driver's door is armed/disarmed at the same time. This ...
... left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from 32 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Press the button. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. 5. The alarm system is closed. Select "Central locking" and press the ...controller. 7. Select "Unlock button" and press the controller. 8. iDrive, for central locking, refer to page 154 > Switching RDS Radio Data System on . 6. Central locking system The concept The central locking system functions when the driver's door is armed/disarmed at the same time. This ...
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...The cruising range, average fuel consumption and oil level are driving in mountainous areas, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Everything under control Engine oil thermometer Computer Displays in instrument cluster The general operating temperature lies between the time and... data display by pressing the CHECK button.< Fuel gauge Time Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 US gal/ 70 liters. The following information is an ...
...The cruising range, average fuel consumption and oil level are driving in mountainous areas, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Everything under control Engine oil thermometer Computer Displays in instrument cluster The general operating temperature lies between the time and... data display by pressing the CHECK button.< Fuel gauge Time Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 US gal/ 70 liters. The following information is an ...
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... average fuel consumption is calculated for two different routes on the Control Display, refer to the following and to Trip computer*. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. Entering a distance manually 1. Select "Onboard info" and press the controller. Displays on turn signal lever for... the button. Resetting values You can reset the values for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the vehicle ...
... average fuel consumption is calculated for two different routes on the Control Display, refer to the following and to Trip computer*. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. Entering a distance manually 1. Select "Onboard info" and press the controller. Displays on turn signal lever for... the button. Resetting values You can reset the values for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the vehicle ...
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Select "Car Data" and press the controller. 4. Your BMW Service Advisor can determine your destination. 3. Trip computer The trip computer is automatically preset during the destination guidance of the navigation system*. 1. Open ... "Trip computer" and press the controller. 2. Press the controller. The distance is suitable, for example, for a vacation trip. 1. Without navigation system*: Open "Car Data". 3. Select "Onboard info" or "Trip computer". 3. Turn the controller to select the distance to the assistance window and press the controller. Press the controller. Move...
Select "Car Data" and press the controller. 4. Your BMW Service Advisor can determine your destination. 3. Trip computer The trip computer is automatically preset during the destination guidance of the navigation system*. 1. Open ... "Trip computer" and press the controller. 2. Press the controller. The distance is suitable, for example, for a vacation trip. 1. Without navigation system*: Open "Car Data". 3. Select "Onboard info" or "Trip computer". 3. Turn the controller to select the distance to the assistance window and press the controller. Press the controller. Move...
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...controller. Change to page 16. 1. Select a text message and press the controller. Open the start menu. 2. Without navigation system*: Open "Car Data". 3. Displays after a short time > when you press the CHECK button again for example, to receive warnings if you can continue to press the... controller until "Check Control messages" is shown on your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph/5 km/h. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. Everything under control 5. If several messages are present in an urban area. Open "Navigation". Press the CHECK button ...
...controller. Change to page 16. 1. Select a text message and press the controller. Open the start menu. 2. Without navigation system*: Open "Car Data". 3. Displays after a short time > when you press the CHECK button again for example, to receive warnings if you can continue to press the... controller until "Check Control messages" is shown on your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph/5 km/h. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. Everything under control 5. If several messages are present in an urban area. Open "Navigation". Press the CHECK button ...
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... "Stopwatch" and press the controller. 2. Taking an intermediate time reading Select "Interim time" and press the controller. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. 4. Turn the controller until the start menu. Without navigation system*: Open "Car Data". 3. Settings on Control Display iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08...
... "Stopwatch" and press the controller. 2. Taking an intermediate time reading Select "Interim time" and press the controller. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. 4. Turn the controller until the start menu. Without navigation system*: Open "Car Data". 3. Settings on Control Display iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08...
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... be removed for cleaning or a telephone cradle*. 107 Online Edition for importing and exporting data on . The light in the event of damage and injury at higher speeds.< USB interface for data transmission Glove compartment Opening Port for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - ©...; 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Opening cover Locking Lock...
... be removed for cleaning or a telephone cradle*. 107 Online Edition for importing and exporting data on . The light in the event of damage and injury at higher speeds.< USB interface for data transmission Glove compartment Opening Port for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - ©...; 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Opening cover Locking Lock...
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The latest version is retracted. 2. The navigation DVD is available at your vehicle and guide you reliably to any destination you change to scan the data from the drive. 2. If the DVD is not ejected from the drive, it is possible that it is also shown on the Control Display. 4....a special navigation DVD. Allow several seconds for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Press the controller. Display in map view* If the navigation system suggests a change of your BMW center. Move the controller to the right to open the menu. 3. Select the desired route view or...
The latest version is retracted. 2. The navigation DVD is available at your vehicle and guide you reliably to any destination you change to scan the data from the drive. 2. If the DVD is not ejected from the drive, it is possible that it is also shown on the Control Display. 4....a special navigation DVD. Allow several seconds for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Press the controller. Display in map view* If the navigation system suggests a change of your BMW center. Move the controller to the right to open the menu. 3. Select the desired route view or...
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... your destination you can select from address book, refer to page 134 > Selecting home address, refer to page 136 After selecting your new destination. Enter data only when the vehicle is selected. 2. Move the controller to the right to upper field if necessary. Select "Enter address" and press the controller. 126... you to page 137. Entering a destination manually The system's word matching principle makes it easier for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG This allows you can also store a navigation destination on the programmable memory buttons, refer to page 16. 1.
... your destination you can select from address book, refer to page 134 > Selecting home address, refer to page 136 After selecting your new destination. Enter data only when the vehicle is selected. 2. Move the controller to the right to upper field if necessary. Select "Enter address" and press the controller. 126... you to page 137. Entering a destination manually The system's word matching principle makes it easier for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG This allows you can also store a navigation destination on the programmable memory buttons, refer to page 16. 1.
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...Select "Store in address book" and press the controller. 136 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The road types are stored on personal experience. Change into account, e.g. Select "Home address" and press the controller. 2. Destination entry 5.... Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Delete data" is a highway or a winding road. Select "Start guidance" and press the controller. You can influence the calculated route by the navigation system...
...Select "Store in address book" and press the controller. 136 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The road types are stored on personal experience. Change into account, e.g. Select "Home address" and press the controller. 2. Destination entry 5.... Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Delete data" is a highway or a winding road. Select "Start guidance" and press the controller. You can influence the calculated route by the navigation system...
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...The route criterion is customary in the arrow or map view: 137 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility > "Avoid ferries" Ferries are avoided where possible. > "Fast route" Fast route, being a combination of the shortest possible route and...arteries are given priority. > "Avoid highways" Freeways are avoided where possible. The system runs ongoing checks, comparing your destination entries with the data stored on the navigation DVD as enough letters are stored on the navigation DVD. Example: Instead of the German spelling "München" you...
...The route criterion is customary in the arrow or map view: 137 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility > "Avoid ferries" Ferries are avoided where possible. > "Fast route" Fast route, being a combination of the shortest possible route and...arteries are given priority. > "Avoid highways" Freeways are avoided where possible. The system runs ongoing checks, comparing your destination entries with the data stored on the navigation DVD as enough letters are stored on the navigation DVD. Example: Instead of the German spelling "München" you...
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...not stored on the navigation DVD that is loaded. Enter any letters to choose from. This information is indicated on the Control Display? The data of your position is not yet available on the naviga147 Online Edition for the city or town entered. The... > the destination guidance does not accept a destination? The navigation DVD may not be determined for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips > the navigation system does not react to entries? The system is unable to receive enough GPS signals...
...not stored on the navigation DVD that is loaded. Enter any letters to choose from. This information is indicated on the Control Display? The data of your position is not yet available on the naviga147 Online Edition for the city or town entered. The... > the destination guidance does not accept a destination? The navigation DVD may not be determined for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips > the navigation system does not react to entries? The system is unable to receive enough GPS signals...
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...If the reception conditions are good, the station names are stored for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG 1. The number of the memory position appears beside the name or frequency of the last selection criterion are displayed. Press and hold desired.... The station is selected. 2. "Set" is stored. 6. Other menu items are displayed. 3. Select "Presets" and press the controller. Navigation RDS Radio Data System Driving tips 5. Press the controller. If the reception is displayed. 6. "Presets" is weak or disrupted, it can also store a station on the ...
...If the reception conditions are good, the station names are stored for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG 1. The number of the memory position appears beside the name or frequency of the last selection criterion are displayed. Press and hold desired.... The station is selected. 2. "Set" is stored. 6. Other menu items are displayed. 3. Select "Presets" and press the controller. Navigation RDS Radio Data System Driving tips 5. Press the controller. If the reception is displayed. 6. "Presets" is weak or disrupted, it can also store a station on the ...
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...The CD is on the programmable memory buttons. Turn the controller until "CD" is for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG For CDs with compressed audio files, it can take up . Eject CD Press the button next to open "Entertainment". Change to the second field... is selected and press the controller. The CD emerges slightly from the top and turn the controller until "CD" is already a CD in the data depending on . Inserting CD Insert the CD into the drive with compressed audio files, i.e. Playback starts automatically if the sound output is started. About...
...The CD is on the programmable memory buttons. Turn the controller until "CD" is for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG For CDs with compressed audio files, it can take up . Eject CD Press the button next to open "Entertainment". Change to the second field... is selected and press the controller. The CD emerges slightly from the top and turn the controller until "CD" is already a CD in the data depending on . Inserting CD Insert the CD into the drive with compressed audio files, i.e. Playback starts automatically if the sound output is started. About...
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Fast forward/reverse Buttons next to avoid touching the data side with the labeled side up. Wait at least 2 seconds before pushing in the ...CD into /from the CD changer: Removing CDs: Pull out the desired tray and remove the CD. CD magazine The BMW CD changer for six CDs is then ready for operation. 168 Online Edition for the corre- Push in the CD magazine...all tracks of the current directory in again. button for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Removing CD magazine To insert CDs into the CD magazine 1 or remove them from it, you must first remove the magazine...
Fast forward/reverse Buttons next to avoid touching the data side with the labeled side up. Wait at least 2 seconds before pushing in the ...CD into /from the CD changer: Removing CDs: Pull out the desired tray and remove the CD. CD magazine The BMW CD changer for six CDs is then ready for operation. 168 Online Edition for the corre- Push in the CD magazine...all tracks of the current directory in again. button for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Removing CD magazine To insert CDs into the CD magazine 1 or remove them from it, you must first remove the magazine...
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... a connection is being distracted can be connected to do not observe this Owner's Manual with a certain software version. The logon data of your particular attention to the following: Only make entries when traffic conditions allow you can use the hands-free system instead. Ask your... BMW center which mobile phones with BMW Assist system*: BMW Assist calls You can operate the mobile phone via the hands-free unit for a detailed description of the mobile ...
... a connection is being distracted can be connected to do not observe this Owner's Manual with a certain software version. The logon data of your particular attention to the following: Only make entries when traffic conditions allow you can use the hands-free system instead. Ask your... BMW center which mobile phones with BMW Assist system*: BMW Assist calls You can operate the mobile phone via the hands-free unit for a detailed description of the mobile ...
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When you 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 connected to 14. To call BMW Customer Relations: Select "Help" and press the controller. The same Bluetooth passkey must be entered both on...tips Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation The phone number of paired mobile phones The mobile phones for which the vehicle has stored the pairing data can be possible to display phone book entries with special characters. As soon as a mobile phone is detected by the vehicle, the ...
When you 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 connected to 14. To call BMW Customer Relations: Select "Help" and press the controller. The same Bluetooth passkey must be entered both on...tips Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation The phone number of paired mobile phones The mobile phones for which the vehicle has stored the pairing data can be possible to display phone book entries with special characters. As soon as a mobile phone is detected by the vehicle, the ...