BMW 2008 M5 Sedan User Manuals

BMW

Owner's Manual (English)

Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

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
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
  19
- Operating principle
  19
- Status information
  22
- Assistance window*
  22
- Switching Control Display off/on
  23
- Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons
  23
Voice command system
25
- The concept
  25
- Voice commands
  25
- Notes
  27
Opening and closing
30
- Keys/remote control
  30
- Personal Profile
  30
- Central locking system
  31
- Opening and closing: Using remote control
  32
- Opening and closing: from inside
  34
- Doors
  35
- Luggage compartment lid
  35
- Alarm system
  37
- Comfort access*
  38
- Windows
  39
- Glass sunroof*, electric
  40
Adjusting
43
- Sitting safely
  43
- Seats
  44
- Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
  45
- Head restraints
  46
- Safety belts
  47
- Seat heating
  48
- Active seat ventilation*
  49
- Mirrors
  50
- Steering wheel
  51
- MDrive
  52
Transporting children safely
55
- The right place for children
  55
- Installing child restraint systems
  55
- On trips
  57
Driving
58
- Ignition lock
  58
- Start/Stop button
  58
- Starting engine
  59
- Switching off engine
  59
- Handbrake
  60
- Manual transmission*
  60
- M Engine Dynamic Control
  61
- Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic
  61
- Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
  64
- Wiper system
  65
- Washer fluid
  66
- Cruise control
  67
Everything under control
68
- Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
  68
- Tachometer
  68
- Coolant temperature
  68
- Engine oil thermometer
  69
- Fuel gauge
  69
- Computer
  69
- Service requirements
  71
- Check Control
  73
- Speed limit
  75
- Stopwatch
  76
- Settings on Control Display
  76
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
80
- PDC Park Distance Control*
  80
- Driving stability control systems
  81
- Starting assistant
  84
- EDC Electronic Damping Control
  84
- FTM Flat Tire Monitor*
  85
- TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*
  86
- Brake force display
  89
- Airbags
  89
- Head-Up Display*
  91
Lamps
94
- Parking lamps/low beams
  94
- Adaptive Head Light*
  96
- High beams/ roadside parking lamps
  96
- High-beam assistant*
  96
- Instrument lighting
  98
- Interior lamps
  98
Climate
99
- Automatic climate control
  99
- Parked car ventilation
  103
Practical interior accessories
106
- Integrated universal remote control*
  106
- Sun blinds*
  107
- Glove compartment
  108
- Center armrest, front
  108
- Storage compartments
  109
- Cup holders
  110
- Ashtray, front*
  110
- Cigarette lighter, front*
  110
- Ashtray, rear*
  111
- Cigarette lighter, rear
  111
- Connecting electrical devices
  111
- Center armrest, rear
  112
- Through-loading system*
  112
- Ski bag*
  112
Things to remember when driving
116
- Break-in period
  116
- General driving notes
  116
- Cargo loading
  118
- Roof-mounted luggage rack*
  120
BMW M5 Engineering
121
- V10 High Output Engine
  121
- Compound brake
  121
- Drive train
  121
Starting navigation system
124
- Navigation DVD
  124
- Display in assistance window
  124
Destination entry
126
- Entering a destination manually
  126
- Entering destination via voice*
  129
- Map-guided destination selection
  130
- Selecting destination using information
  131
- Destination list
  132
- Address book
  133
- Selecting route
  136
- Word matching principle
  137
Destination guidance
138
- Starting destination guidance
  138
- Destination guidance, terminating/continuing
  138
- Displaying route
  139
- Destination guidance via voice instructions
  141
- Bypassing route sections
  142
- Traffic information*
  142
- Displaying current position
  145
What to do if …
147
On/off and tone
150
- Controls
  150
- Switching on/off
  151
- Adjusting volume
  151
- Tone control
  151
Radio
154
- Listening to radio
  154
- Storing stations
  156
- Automatically sorting stations*
  158
- Weather news flashes*
  158
- High Definition Radio*
  158
Satellite radio
161
- Enabling or disabling channels
  161
- Selecting and storing channel
  162
CD player and CD changer
164
- Listening to CDs
  164
- Selecting a track
  165
- Sampling tracks, scan
  166
- Repeating a track
  167
- Random play sequence
  167
- Fast forward/reverse
  168
- CD magazine
  168
- Notes
  169
AUX-In connection
170
- Connecting
  170
- Starting audio playback
  170
USB/audio interface
171
- Connecting
  171
- Starting audio playback
  172
- Selecting a track
  172
- Repeating a track
  173
- Random play sequence
  173
- Fast forward/reverse
  173
- Notes
  173
Telephoning
176
- The concept
  176
- Using a phone in your vehicle
  176
- Suitable mobile phones
  176
- Care instructions
  176
- Operating options
  176
- Commissioning
  177
- Operation via iDrive
  182
- Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system
  187
- Operation by voice*
  187
- Notes
  189
- Mounting/removing snap-in adapter
  190
BMW Assist
191
- Requirements
  191
- Offered services
  191
- Using services
  192
- Updating BMW Assist
  195
- Displaying vehicle data
  197
Refueling
200
- Fuel filler door
  200
- Fuel specifications
  201
Wheels and tires
202
- Tire inflation pressure
  202
- Tire identification marks
  203
- Tire condition
  204
- New wheels and tires
  205
- Snow chains*
  206
Under the hood
208
- Hood
  208
- Engine compartment
  209
- Engine oil
  210
- Coolant
  213
Maintenance
214
- BMW maintenance system
  214
- Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface
  215
- Care
  215
Replacing components
216
- Onboard toolkit
  216
- Wiper blade replacement
  216
- Lamps and bulbs
  216
- Repairing flat tire with M Mobility System
  219
- Changing wheels*
  221
- Vehicle battery
  224
- Fuses
  224
Giving and receiving assistance
225
- Emergency request
  225
- Warning triangle*
  225
- First-aid kit*
  226
- Roadside Assistance*
  226
- Jump starting
  226
- Tow-starting and towing
  227
Technical data
232
- Engine data
  232
- Dimensions
  233
- Weights
  234
- Capacities
  234
Short commands of voice command system
235
Everything from A to Z
240
- Index
  240

Size:

6.66 MB
Pages:

260
Language:

English