2006 BMW M5 automatic transmission

Wheels and tires
180
Recommended tire brands
Certain tire makes are recommended by BMW
depending on the tire size. You can recognize
these from the clearly visible BMW marking on
the tire sidewall.
When used properly, these tires comply with
the most demanding standards for safety and
vehicle response.
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for use in cold
winter driving conditions. Although all-season
M+S tires provide better winter traction than
summer tires, they generally fail to provide the
same levels of cold-weather performance as
winter tires.
Pay attention to speed
Always observe the maximum permissi-
ble speed for the winter tires, otherwise
tire damage may occur, which can result in acci-
dents.<
After changing wheels/tires
After changing tires or wheels, the slip detec-
tion of the Sequential Manual Transmission
must become familiar with the changed state.
Reinitialize the system for this purpose:
1.Move the selector lever into the idling
position N on a straight stretch of road at a
speed between 20 mph/30 km/h and
90 mph/150 km/h.
2.Pull both shift paddles for approx. 2 sec-
onds.If you do not carry out initialization, the system
will automatically learn the changed state grad-
ually during driving. This may be noticeable
from the clutch opening and closing briefly.
Storage
Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum
tire inflation pressure indicated on the side wall
of the tire.
Snow chains*
BMW only tests certain fine-link snow chains,
classifies them as road-safe and recommends
them. Consult your BMW center for more infor-
mation.
Use is only permitted in pairs, with winter tires
of the size 245/45 R 18 on the rear wheels.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph/50 km/h with the chains mounted.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf-
ficiently tensioned. Retension in accordance
with the chain manufacturer's specifications if
necessary.
After mounting snow chains, do not ini-
tialize the Flat Tire Monitor, otherwise
incorrect displays can occur.
After mounting or removing snow chains, the
slip detection of the Sequential Manual Trans-
mission must become familiar with the altered
state. To do this, reinitialize the system, refer to
After changing wheels/tires.<

Reference 223
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Sitting safely40
– with airbags40
– with head restraint40
– with safety belts40
Ski bag99
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass sunroof, electric38
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes105
SMG, refer to Sequential
Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic55
"SMG Drivelogic"48,57
Snow chains180
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface187
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock53
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices97
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing33
Song search with CD, refer to
Playing a track147
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call196
Spare fuses195
Spare key28
– adapter28
Spare remote control28
Spare wheel193
– driving with spare wheel194
– refer to Changing
wheels192
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils184
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils184
Speed-dependent
volume134
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit69
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control134
Speed with winter tires180"Sport"
– active backrest width
adjustment42
– with EDC76
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems74
Start/Stop button53
"Start" for stopwatch70
"Start guidance"116,124
Starting, refer to Starting
engine54
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting197
Starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes105
Starting difficulties
– jump starting197
– refer to Special starting
conditions54
Starting off
– on a slippery surface105
– on slopes105
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"118
"Start service"169
"State / Province" for desti-
nation entry114
"State inspection"67
Station, refer to Radio136
"Stations", presets143
"Status"66
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment47
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit47
– lock53
– locking53
– MDrive button48
– memory42
– programmable button47
"Steering wheel button"47
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles57"Stop" for stopwatch70
"Stopwatch"70
Stopwatch70
Storage compartments96
"Store in address book" for
navigation system120
"Store" on the radio138,143
Storing current position120
Storing radio stations138
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory42
Storing tires180
Straps, refer to Loading108
"Street" for destination
entry115
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires176
Sun blinds94
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control134
SW, waveband136
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching between high
beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant84
Switching cooling function on
and off89
Switching off engine54
Switching off tilt alarm
sensor35
Switching on
– audio132
– CD changer132
– CD player132
– radio132
Switching on hour signal71
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light84
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13

Everything from A to Z
224
T
Tachometer62
Tail lamps189
– replacing bulbs189
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities204
Target cursor for
navigation118
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety5
Technical data202
Telematic, refer to
TeleService,
BMW Assist167
Telephone, refer to Mobile
phone154
"Telephone list"47
TeleService167
– enabling167
– services offered168
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region88
– adjusting with automatic
climate control88
– of coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature62
Temperature display
– outside temperature63
– setting units72
Temperature warning, refer to
Outside temperature63
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control61
"Terminate services"170
"Text language"72
"Theater", refer to Tone
control134
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp189
Through-loading system98
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting194
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror46"Time"71
"Time format"71
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation time91
"Timer 1" for parked car
ventilation92
"Timer 2" for parked car
ventilation92
Tire inflation pressures176
Tire pressure loss77
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor76
Tire Quality Grading177
Tire replacement, new wheels
and tires179
Tires
– age177
– air loss
77
– breaking-in104
– changing179
– condition178
– damage179
– flat tire, refer to Changing
wheels192
– inflation pressure176
– M Mobility System190
– new wheels and tires179
– pressure monitoring76
– replacing192
– retreaded tires179
– size177
– tread178
– wear indicators178
– wheel/tire combination179
– winter tires180
"Tone"133
Tone dialing method162
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting133
– middle setting135
Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard
toolkit188
"Top 8" for mobile phone160
Torque
– engine202
– lug bolts, refer to After
mounting194Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method162
Tow fitting198
Towing198
– tow fitting198
"Town / City" for destination
entry114
Tow-starting198
Tracks
– random play sequence148
– sample scan147
Track width, refer to
Dimensions203
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control74
Traffic congestion, refer to
Bypassing route
sections128
Transmission
– breaking-in104
– Drivelogic57
– idle56
– reverse gear56
– shift lights58
– starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes105
– towing199
– tow-starting
199
Transmission, refer to
Sequential Manual Trans-
mission with Drivelogic55
Transporting children
safely50
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo108
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread178
Treble, refer to Tone
control133
"Treble", tone control134
"Trip computer"65
Trip computer65
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer62
"Triple turn signal
activation"59
Trip odometer62