2002 BMW M5 SEDAN Owners Manual

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Cellular phone
*
Beverage holder
* Ashtray, front
*
Hands-free system
*
For vehicles with a telephone hookup
*,
the trim cover for the hands-free
speaker is located in the headliner in
the area the interior lamp.
For further information on the cellular
phone: refer to the Supplementary
Owner's Manual.
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Two holders for canned drinks have
been provided in the front center
console (illustration).
Press to open; fold back inward to
close.39mde140
To emptyPress the edge of the lid (arrow): you
can now pull the ashtray upward for
removal.
On vehicles equipped for non-smokers,
the insert is removed in the same way.390de742

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Cigarette lighter
*
Ashtray, rear
*
Press the cover panel for access
(arrow), then push down the lighter.
Remove as soon as the lighter jumps
back out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette
lighter by the knob only. Holding
or touching it in other areas could result
in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains opera-
tional when the ignition key has been
removed. For this reason, children
should never be left in the vehicle unat-
tended.<39mde141
Cigarette lighter socket It is suitable for attaching power
supplies for flashlights, car vacuum
cleaners and other appliances up to a
rating of approx. 200 watts at 12 volts.
Avoid damaging the socket due to
inserting plugs of different shapes or
sizes.
To emptyPress the edge of the cover (arrow): you
can now pull the ashtray upward for
removal.390de744

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Fold the rear backrests downReach into the recess and pull forward
(arrow 1).
When you close the backrest, be sure
that the catch engages securely. The
red slide (arrow 2) must retract
completely.394de745
The central belt has an additional small
buckle.
>If you connect the two belt sections,
you can use the central belt as any
normal 3-point belt
>It is easier to fold the rear-seat back-
rest up and down if you unbuckle the
belt (arrow).394de746
With a master key you can lock each
backrest in the rear seat.
This also prevents access to the
luggage compartment from the interior
of the vehicle when you turn over the
door and ignition key 3 to someone else
(refer to page 26). This is convenient for
valet parking, for instance.394de747
Through-loading system
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Ski bag
*
The ski bag allows the safe and clean
transport of up to four pairs of standard
skis or up to two snowboards.
The length of the ski bag and the addi-
tional space provided in the luggage
compartment make it possible to carry
skis with a length of up to 6.8 ft
(2.1 0 meters). Because of the tapered
shape of the bag, the ski bag can only
accommodate two pairs of skis with a
length of 6.8 ft (2.1 0 meters).
Removing the center armrest (Not required for vehicles with the
through-loading system. Refer to
page 102).
1. Fold the center armrest completely
outward
2. Loosen the trim from the upper
Velcro¨ fastener and place it on the
armrest
3. Grasp the front of the armrest with
one hand, then use your other hand
to reach down behind the armrest
and pull up sharply (arrow).394de748
Installing the center armrestGuide the armrest into position from
above, then apply pressure until you
hear it snap into position.
Be sure that the seat covers are
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Ski bag
*
Loading1. Press the release button (arrow 1):
the cover panel in the luggage
compartment is unlocked
2. Press the detent levers (arrows 2)
inward and fold the cover to the front
3. Extend the ski bag between the front
seats. The zipper provides conve-
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4. Use the magnetic retainers to attach
the cover panel to the upper surface
(metal surface below rear tray) of the
luggage compartment.
To store the ski bag, perform the above
steps in reverse sequence.
An unsecured ski bag could lead
to loss of vehicle control and in
case of an accident to personal injury.< 394de750
Securing the load
Secure the bag's contents by
tightening down the retaining
strap at the buckle.<
Please be sure that the skis are clean
before loading them into the bag. Be
careful to avoid damage from sharp
edges.
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Ski bag
*
Cargo loading
With through-loading system1. Fold the center armrest outward.
Loosen the trim from the upper
Velcro¨ fastener and place it on the
armrest
2. Press button 1 downward and swing
the cover forward
3. Press knob 2: the cover in the
luggage compartment is unlocked. 394de751
Stowing cargo When transporting cargo in your BMW:
>Load heavy cargo as far forward as
possible Ð directly behind the back-
rests or the luggage compartment
partition Ð and as low as possible
>Cover sharp edges and corners
>Do not pile objects higher than the
top edge of the backrest
>If you are transporting very heavy
loads when the rear seat is not occu-
pied, secure the outer safety belts in
the opposite buckles.39mde036
Securing the load >Secure smaller, light pieces with the
luggage net or use draw straps
* (refer
to page 34)
>For large, heavy pieces, see your
BMW center for load-securing
devices
*. The anchorages provided
at the corners of the luggage
compartment serve for mounting
these load-securing devices
>Comply with the information
enclosed with the load-securing
devices.
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Cargo loading Roof-mounted luggage rack
*
Always position and secure the
load correctly. If you do not, it can
endanger the passengers during
braking or evasive maneuvers.
Never exceed either the approved
gross vehicle weight or the approved
weights for either of the axles (refer to
page 142), as overloading the vehicle
beyond the legally approved levels can
severely compromise its operating
safety.
Do not carry hard or heavy objects
unsecured in the passenger compart-
ment. If you do so, they may be
projected through the air during braking
and evasive maneuvers, thus endan-
gering vehicle occupants.<
A special roof-rack system is available
as an optional extra for your BMW.
Please observe the precautions
included with the installation instruc-
tions.AnchoragesAccess to the anchorages:
To fold up the cover (arrow), please use
the tool provided with the roof-rack
system.Loading and driving notesRoof-mounted luggage racks raise the
center of gravity of the vehicle when
they are loaded. For this reason, they
have a major effect on the vehicle's
handling and steering response.394de757
You should therefore always remember
not to exceed the approved roof load
capacity, the approved gross vehicle
weight or the axle weights when
loading the rack. These weights are
listed under "Technical Data" ,
page 142.
Make sure that the load is not too bulky,
and attempt to distribute it evenly.
Always load the heaviest pieces first (on
the bottom). Be sure that adequate
clearance is maintained for raising the
sliding/tilt sunroof.
Secure the roof luggage correctly
and securely to prevent it from
shifting or being lost during driving
(danger to following traffic).<
Drive smoothly and avoid sudden
acceleration and braking. Do not corner
at high speeds.

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