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1. Hold the vehicle with the brake. 2. Release the brake and begin to drive immediately. After releasing the brake, begin to drive immediately; otherwise, the starting assistant no longer holds the vehicle after approx. 2 seconds and your vehicle will start to roll backward.< Start off quickly on slopes. Do not hold the vehicle on a hill by pressing the accelerator, but apply the footbrake or handbrake instead. Otherwise overheating and heavy wear can result in the area of the Sequential Manual Transmission.< To protect the clutch of the Sequential Manual Transmission from overheating, the starting-off behavior is changed under heavy loading, e.g. a rapid succession of starts on slopes. This can be noticed from shaking during starting off. ically adjusts to the new conditions within a fraction of a second. You can choose from three programs. "Comfort" program Select the "Comfort" program if you want comfort-oriented coordination of shock absorbers and steering. "Normal" program The "Normal" program offers control that is balanced between comfort and sportiness. "Sport" program Select the "Sport" program if you want a consistently sporty coordination of shock absorbers and steering. Selecting program Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic: Navigation Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment 83 On a slippery surface 1. Select the "P 400" program of M Engine Dynamic Control, refer to page 60. 2. Gently press accelerator pedal to prevent wheels from spinning when starting off. Clutch protection with manual transmission Be sure to avoid riding the clutch for longer periods. Your BMW M5 is equipped with an overload protection for the clutch. Riding the clutch for longer periods is detected and the engine management system limits the engine speed to protect the clutch. This can result in the vehicle failing to accelerate when the clutch pedal is partially depressed. Manual transmission: EDC Electronic Damping Control The concept If the influencing variables such as road surface quality or operating conditions such as steering, braking etc. change, the damping automat- Press the EDC button repeatedly: > "Comfort": LED off. > "Normal": one LED lights up. > "Sport": both LEDs light up. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance

Section	Page
Contents	5
Notes	6
Using this Owner's Manual	6
Symbols used	6
The individual vehicle	7
Editorial notice	7
For your own safety	7
Service and warranty	9
Reporting safety defects	9
At a glance	11
Cockpit	12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays	12
Instrument cluster	14
Indicator and warning lamps	15
Around the center console: controls and displays	16
iDrive	18
Controls	18
Menu overview	20
Operating principle	20
Status information	23
Assistance window*	23
Switching Control Display off/on	24
Programmable memory buttons	24
Voice command system	26
The concept	26
Voice commands	26
Notes	28
Controls	31
Opening and closing	32
Keys/remote control	32
Personal Profile	33
Central locking system	34
Opening and closing: Using remote control	34
Opening and closing: Using door lock	36
Opening and closing: from inside	36
Doors	37
Luggage compartment lid	37
Alarm system	39
Comfort access*	40
Windows	41
Electric glass sunroof*	42
Adjusting	45
Sitting safely	45
Seats	45
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory	47
Head restraints	48
Safety belts	49
Seat heating	50
Active seat ventilation*	51
Mirrors	52
Steering wheel	53
MDrive	54
Transporting children safely	56
The right place for children	56
Installing child restraint systems	56
On trips	58
Driving	59
Ignition lock	59
Start/Stop button	59
Starting the engine	60
Switching off engine	60
Handbrake	61
Manual transmission*	61
M Engine Dynamic Control	61
Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic	62
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher	65
Wiper system	66
Washer fluid	67
Cruise control	67
Everything under control	69
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	69
Tachometer	69
Coolant temperature	69
Engine oil thermometer	70
Fuel gauge	70
Computer	70
Service requirements	72
Check Control	74
Speed limit	76
Stopwatch	77
Settings on Control Display	77
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	81
PDC Park Distance Control*	81
Driving stability control systems	82
Starting off	84
EDC Electronic Damping Control	85
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*	86
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	87
Brake force display	90
Airbags	90
Head-Up Display*	92
Lamps	95
Parking lamps/low beams	95
Adaptive Head Light*	97
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	97
High-beam assistant*	97
Instrument lighting	99
Interior lamps	99
Climate	100
Automatic climate control	100
Parked car ventilation	104
Practical interior accessories	107
Integrated universal remote control*	107
Sun blinds*	108
Glove compartment	109
Front center armrest	109
Storage compartments	110
Cup holders	111
Ashtray, front*	111
Cigarette lighter, front*	111
Ashtray, rear*	112
Cigarette lighter, rear	112
Connecting electrical devices	112
Center armrest, rear	113
Through-loading system*	113
Ski bag*	114
Driving tips	117
Things to remember when driving	118
Break-in period	118
General driving notes	118
Cargo loading	120
Roof-mounted luggage rack*	121
BMW M5 Engineering	123
V10 High Output Engine	123
Compound brake	123
Drive train	123
Navigation	125
Starting navigation system	126
Navigation DVD	126
Display in assistance window	126
Destination entry	128
Entering a destination manually	128
Entering destination via voice*	131
Map-guided destination selection	133
Selecting destination using information	134
Destination list	135
Address book	136
Selecting route	138
Word matching principle	139
Destination guidance	140
Starting destination guidance	140
Terminating/continuing destination guidance	140
Displaying route	141
Destination guidance via voice instructions	143
Bypassing route sections	144
Traffic information*	144
Displaying current position	147
What to do if …	149
Entertainment	151
On/off and tone	152
Controls	152
Switching on/off	153
Adjusting volume	153
Tone control	153
Radio	156
Listening to radio	156
Storing stations	158
Weather news flashes*	160
High Definition Radio*	160
Satellite radio	163
Enabling or disabling channels	163
Selecting and storing channel	164
CD player and CD changer	166
Listening to CDs	166
Selecting a track	167
Sampling tracks, scan	168
Repeating a track	169
Random play sequence	169
Fast forward/reverse	170
CD magazine	170
Notes	171
AUX-IN connection	172
Connecting	172
Starting audio playback	172
USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface	173
Connecting	173
Starting audio playback	173
Selecting a track	174
Repeating a track	175
Random play sequence	175
Fast forward/reverse	175
Notes	175
Communications	177
Telephoning	178
The concept	178
Using a phone in your vehicle	178
Suitable mobile phones	178
Care instructions	178
Operating options	178
Commissioning	179
Operation via iDrive	184
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system	188
Operation by voice*	189
Notes	191
Snap-in adapter inserting/ removing*	191
BMW Assist	193
Requirements	193
Offered services	193
Using services	194
Updating BMW Assist	198
Displaying vehicle data	200
Mobility	203
Refueling	204
Fuel filler door	204
Fuel specifications	205
Wheels and tires	206
Tire inflation pressure	206
Tire identification marks	207
Tire condition	208
New wheels and tires	209
Snow chains*	210
Under the hood	212
Hood	212
Engine compartment	213
Engine oil	214
Coolant	217
Maintenance	218
BMW maintenance system	218
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	219
Care	220
Car-care products	220
Exterior care	220
Interior care	222
Storing your vehicle	223
Replacing components	224
Onboard toolkit	224
Wiper blade replacement	224
Lamps and bulbs	224
Repairing flat tire with M Mobility System	227
Changing wheels*	229
Vehicle battery	232
Fuses	232
Giving and receiving assistance	233
Emergency request	233
Warning triangle*	233
First-aid kit*	234
Roadside Assistance*	234
Jump starting	234
Tow-starting and towing	235
Reference	239
Technical data	240
Engine data	240
Dimensions	240
Weights	241
Capacities	241
Short commands of voice command system	242
Everything from A to Z	246

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Controls

Reference

At a glance

Driving tips

Communications

Navigation

Entertainment

Mobility

Hold the vehicle with the brake.

Release the brake and begin to drive imme-

diately.

After releasing the brake, begin to drive

immediately; otherwise, the starting

assistant no longer holds the vehicle after

approx. 2 seconds and your vehicle will start to

roll backward.

Start off quickly on slopes. Do not hold

the vehicle on a hill by pressing the accel-

erator, but apply the footbrake or handbrake

instead. Otherwise overheating and heavy wear

can result in the area of the Sequential Manual

Transmission.

To protect the clutch of the Sequential Manual

Transmission from overheating, the starting-off

behavior is changed under heavy loading, e.g. a

rapid succession of starts on slopes. This can

be noticed from shaking during starting off.

On a slippery surface

Select the "P 400" program of M Engine

Dynamic Control, refer to page

Gently press accelerator pedal to prevent

wheels from spinning when starting off.

Clutch protection with manual

transmission

Be sure to avoid riding the clutch for longer peri-

ods.

Your BMW M5 is equipped with an overload

protection for the clutch. Riding the clutch for

longer periods is detected and the engine man-

agement system limits the engine speed to pro-

tect the clutch. This can result in the vehicle fail-

ing to accelerate when the clutch pedal is

partially depressed.

EDC Electronic Damping

Control

The concept

If the influencing variables such as road surface

quality or operating conditions such as steer-

ing, braking etc. change, the damping automat-

ically adjusts to the new conditions within a

fraction of a second.

You can choose from three programs.

"Comfort" program

Select the "Comfort" program if you want com-

fort-oriented coordination of shock absorbers

and steering.

"Normal" program

The "Normal" program offers control that is bal-

anced between comfort and sportiness.

"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.