2002 BMW M5 SEDAN ignition

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Parking lamps (side marker
lamps)
With the switch in this position,
the front, rear and side vehicle
lighting is switched on.
For lighting on one side for parking as
an additional feature, refer to page 85.
Low beams
When you switch off the ignition
and the low beams are still on,
only the parking lamps (side
marker lamps) remain on.
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"Follow me home":
When you activate the headlamp
flasher after parking the vehicle and
switching off the lights, the low beams
will come on for a brief period. You may
also have this function deactivated if
you wish.<
"LIGHTS ON" warningWhen the driver's door is opened with
the ignition key at position 0 a message
will appear in the Check Control if the
lights are on, refer to page 68.Daytime driving lamps
*
The headlamps are automatically
switched on for daylight driving at
ignition key position 2.
Automatic headlight control
*
When the switch is set to this
position the system automati-
cally activates and cancels the
low beams in response to changes in
ambient light ( in tunnels, at dusk, etc.)
as well as rain and snow.
The vehicle's external lights
remain on constantly when you
switch on the front fog lamps after the
headlights have come on automati-
cally.<
Automatic headlight control
cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver's judgement in determining
when the vehicle lights should be
switched on. For example, the sensors
are not able to detect fog. To avoid
safety risks, you should respond to
these kinds of low-visibility situations
by switching the headlights on manu-
ally.<
You can have the sensitivity of
your vehicle's automatic head-
light control adjusted.<
Parking lamps/Low beams

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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Instrument lighting
High beams/Standing lamps
Fog lamps
Turn the rotary dial to adjust the illumi-
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1 High beams (blue indicator lamp)
2 Headlamp flasher (blue indicator
lamp)
3 Standing lampsStanding lamps, left or rightAs an additional feature, you can
illuminate your vehicle on either side
for parking, if you wish to do so:
With the ignition key in position 0, push
the lever in the appropriate direction.
The lever engages in the turn signal
position.39mde135
Front fog lamps
The green indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up to
indicate that the front fog lamps
are on.
If the high beams are switched on, the
fog lamps go out.
Always comply with the legal regula-
tions governing use of fog lamps.
If the automatic headlight control
is on, the low beams will come on
automatically whenever you activate
the fog lamps.<
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Interior lamps Reading lampsThe interior lamps operate automati-
cally. Switching the interior lamps on
and off manuallyPress the button (arrow) briefly.
If you want the interior lamps to remain
off all the time, press and hold the
button for approx. 3 seconds.
To revert to normal operation, press the
button briefly.39mde087
Reading lamps are located in the front
near the interior lamp or in the rear of
the vehicle. They can be switched on
and off with the button (arrow) adjacent
to each lamp.
In order to prevent battery
discharge, all of the lamps in the
vehicle are switched off automatically
approx. 15 minutes after the ignition
key is turned to position 0.< 394de301

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Automatic climate control Air conditioning
The air is cooled and
dehumidified and Ð
depending on the temperature setting Ð
warmed again when the air conditioning
is switched on.
Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the
engine is started. You can reduce
condensation forming on the windows
by switching on the air conditioning.
Condensation forms in the air
conditioning during operation,
which then exits under the vehicle.
Traces of condensed water of this kind
are thus normal.<
Maximum cooling
At outside temperatures
above roughly 41 7 (5 6)
this program furnishes maximum
cooling whenever the engine is running.
The temperature displays 9 jump to
60 7 (16 6), the system reverts to
operating in the recirculated-air mode
and maximum airflow emerges from the
ventilation outlets only. That is why you
need to keep these open if you select
this program.
Automatic recirculated-air control
You can respond to
unpleasant external odors
by temporarily excluding the flow of
outside air. The system then recircu-
lates the air currently within the vehicle.
By repeated actuations of the button,
you can select one of three different
operation modes.
>Indicator lamps off: outside airflow
operational
>Left-hand indicator lamp on Ð AUC
mode: the system recognizes pollut-
ants in the outside air and blocks the
flow of air when necessary. The
system then recirculates the air
currently within the vehicle.
Depending on the air quality, the
automatic system then switches back
and forth between outside air supply
and recirculation of the air within the
vehicle
>Right indicator lamp on Ð recircu-
lated-air mode: the flow of external air
into the vehicle is permanently
blocked. The system then recirculates
the air currently within the vehicle.
If the windows should fog over in
the recirculated-air mode, switch
it off and increase the air supply as
required.<
Rear window defroster
When the rear window
defroster is activated, the
indicator lamp comes on. The rear
window defroster switches off automat-
ically.
Residual heat mode
The heat which is stored in
the engine is utilized for
heating the interior when the engine
has been switched off (while waiting at
a railroad crossing, for instance). In
ignition key position 1, you can alter the
settings of the automatic climate
control. With the ignition key in posi-
tion 0, the system automatically directs
heated air to the windshield, side
windows and footwells.
This function is available for oper-
ation when the outside tempera-
ture is below approximately 59 7
(15 6), with the engine warm from
recent operation and an adequate
charge in the battery. The LED on the
button will light up when all conditions
have been met.<

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Roller sun blind
*
Parked-car ventilation

To actuate, press the button briefly with
ignition key in position 1. Sun blinds for rear side windows
*
Use the strap to pull out the blinds, then
hook them in the provided attachment.39mde122
It will ventilate the interior, reducing the
temperature through the use of the
automatic climate control fans, when-
ever the vehicle is not in operation.
The parked-car ventilation system is
operated via the Multi-Information
Display (MID) Ð refer to page 72 Ð or the
onboard computer. Refer to the
"Onboard Computer Owner's Manual."
You may preselect two different activa-
tion times. The ventilation will remain
activated for 30 minutes. You can also
turn it on and off directly. Since the
system uses a substantial amount of
electrical current, you should refrain
from activating it twice in succession
without allowing the battery to be
recharged in normal operation between
use.
The parked-car ventilation is available
for timer-controlled operation whenever
outside temperatures exceed 60 7
(16 6), and can also be activated
manually at any temperature. It oper-
ates only when the vehicle is stationary.The air emerges via the air outlets for
the upper body. Therefore, the air
outlets must be open for the system to
operate.
You can adjust the airflow volume and
the air distribution when the ignition key
is in position 1.

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BMW Universal Transmitter
*
Programming1 Channel keys
2 Indicator lamp
3 Receiver for programming
Read and comply with the safety
precautions on page 93.
<< < <
1. Ignition key in position 2
2. For initial operation: press and hold
the two outer keys 1 until the indi-
cator lamp 2 flashes. Release the
keys. The three channel keys are
cleared
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3. Hold the original hand-held trans-
mitter to receiver 3, a maximum of
2 in (5 cm) away
4. Press the transmitting key on the
original hand-held transmitter
(arrow 2) and the desired channel
key on the BMW Universal Trans-
mitter (arrow 1) at the same time.
Release both keys as soon as the
indicator lamp flashes rapidly
5. To program other original hand-held
transmitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
The selected channel key is now
programmed with the signal of the orig-
inal hand-held transmitter.380de712
Programming a hand-held
transmitter with change code
Read and comply with the safety
precautions on page 93.
<< < <
Consult the operating instructions when
programming the BMW Universal
Transmitter for a particular device.
Read and comply with the following
programming instructions to use the
BMW Universal Transmitter with a
change code system:
A second person simplifies
programming of the BMW
Universal Transmitter.<

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Glove compartment Storage facilities To openPull the handle and the lamp comes on. To closeFold the cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an
accident, close the glove
compartment immediately after use.<390de738
To lockUse one of the master keys to lock the
vehicle. A master key can also be used
for unlocking.
If you turn over only your door and
ignition key for valet parking, for
example (refer to page 26), access to
the glove compartment is not
possible. *
Located on the left-hand side of the
glove compartment.
Features integral overload-protection,
so it can be left in its holder continu-
ously.
Be sure that the flashlight is
switched off when it is inserted
into its holder. To avoid completely
discharging and possibly damaging the
lamp, always ensure that it is switched
off before inserting it in the socket.<
You can open and close the cover for
the center console's storage compart-
ment by pushing on the slanted front
part (arrow). If your vehicle is equipped
with a cassette holder
*, open each
cassette compartment by pressing the
small button.
Storage compartment on the center
console between the front seats: to
open, reach into the recess at the front
and pull upward. If a cellular phone has
been installed, this compartment is
occupied by the phone.
You will find additional storage
compartments in all of the doors as well
as in the backrests of the front seats
*.
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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