2006 BMW M5 width

Everything from A to Z
210
Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System74
Accessories6
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control67
Activated-charcoal filter91
"Activation time" for parked-
car ventilation91
Active head restraints,
front43
"Active seat backrest"48
Active seat ventilation45
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display78
Adaptive Head Light84
"Add digits" for mobile
phone160
"Address book" for navigation
system120
Address for navigation
– deleting121
– entering113,116
– selecting121
– storing120
– storing current position120
"Add to address book"120
"Add to destination list"116
Adjusting active backrest
width41
Adjusting confirmation signals
for locking and unlocking31
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control133Adjusting thigh support41
Adjustment in audio mode
– front-to-rear134
– right/left balance134
"After door opened"43
"After unlocking"43
Airbags78
– sitting safely40
– warning lamp80
Air circulation, refer to Air
recirculation90
Air distribution
– automatic88
– manual89
Airing, refer to Ventilation90
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control90
– recirculated-air mode90
"Air recirculation on / off"47
Air vents87
– refer to Ventilation90
Air volume89
AKI, refer to Fuel quality
175
Alarm system34
– avoiding unintentional
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off alarm35
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor35
– tilt alarm sensor35
"All channels"143
"All doors"30
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires180
"All stations", calling up with
radio136,139
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Altering stretch of road128"AM", reception
range132,136
Antenna for mobile phone154
Antifreeze
– coolant184
– washer fluid60
Antilock Brake System
ABS74
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system34
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights204
Approved engine oils184
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights204
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear98
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer64
– refer to Starting destination
guidance124
"Arrow display" for navigation
system125
Ashtray
– front97
– rear97
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist167
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems74
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control90

Reference 211
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Audio132
– controls132
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
"Audio", refer to Tone
control133
"Audio Aux"132,151
– on external audio device151
Audio device, external96
Automatic
– air distribution88
– air volume88
– headlamp control83
– service notification168
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Easy entry/exit47
– storing stations137
Automatically switching
between high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant84
Automatic car washes106
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control87
– automatic air distribution88
– switching off90
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing33
Automatic curb monitor46
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control83
– refer to Daytime running
lamps84
– refer to High-beam
assistant84
– refer to Interior lamps86
– refer to Pathway lighting83
Automatic low-beam function,
refer to High-beam
assistant84
"Automatic programs"88
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC90
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic station search137"Automatic ventilation"91
AUTO program for automatic
climate control88
"Autostore" on the
radio136,138
AUX-In
– connection96
– refer to External audio
device151
Average fuel consumption64
– setting the units72
Average speed, refer to
Computer63
"Avoid ferries" for navigation
system123
"Avoid highways" for
navigation system123
Avoiding freeways for
navigation122
Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation system123
Axle loads, refer to
Weights204
"A - Z"160
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support41
Backrests, refer to Seats40
Backrest width41
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs189
"Balance", refer to Tone
control134
Balance, refer to Tone
control134
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit196
Bass, refer to Tone
control133
"Bass", tone control134
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery195
– jump starting197Battery disposal
– remote control with comfort
access37
– vehicle battery195
Battery replacement, remote
control with comfort
access37
Being towed198
Belts, refer to Safety belts44
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders96
Blower, refer to Air volume89
"BMW Assist"169
BMW Assist167
– enabling167
– services offered168
"BMW Contact"162
"BMW Contact
Numbers"162
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system186
"BMW Service"169
"BMW Service settings"168
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders96
Brake Assistant, refer to DBC
Dynamic Brake Control74
Brake fluid185
– warning lamp185
Brake force display78
Brake lamps
– brake force display78
– replacing bulbs189
Brake pads185
– breaking-in104
Brake rotors106
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System74
– brake fluid
185
– brake force display78
– brake pads185
– breaking-in104
– handbrake55
– warning lamps13

Reference 213
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
CHECK button68
Check Control67
"Check Control
messages"68
Check Gas Cap174
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure176
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH51
Child restraint systems50
Child-safety lock52
Child seats50
Chime, refer to Check
Control67
Chock193
Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter97
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
"Climate"45,88
Clock63
– 12h/24h mode71
– setting time and date71
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap174
Clothes hooks96
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine54
"Comfort", active backrest
width adjustment42
Comfort access36
– replacing battery37
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Comfort operation
– windows with comfort
access36
– with comfort access36
"Comfort" with EDC76
"Communication"158,169
"Communication
settings"168Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer145
– refer to CD player145
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock53
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments96
Compressed audio files145
Computer63
– displays on Control
Display64
– hour signal
71
"Concert hall", refer to Tone
control134
Condition Based Service
CBS186
"Confirmation"31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices97
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption64
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption64
"Continue guidance to
destination?"125
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness72
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenience operation
– glass sunroof30
– windows30
Convenience start, refer to
Starting engine54
Coolant184
– checking level184
– temperature62
Cooling, maximum89
Cornering Brake Control
CBC74
Country of destination for
navigation114Courtesy lamps86
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone95
Cruise control61
Cruising range64
Cup holders96
Curb weight, refer to
Weights204
"Current position"128
Current position
– displaying128
– entering120
– storing120
"Customer
Relations"162,169
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data202
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data202
– capacities204
– dimensions203
– engine202
– technical data202
– weights204
"Date"71
Date
– display format72
– setting71
"Date format"72
Daytime running lamps84
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control74
"Deactivated"43
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– fuel filler door174
– glass sunroof39
– luggage compartment lid34
Defrosting windows89
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation89
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows89

Everything from A to Z
214 "Delete address book" for
navigation system122
"Delete all numbers" for
mobile phone161
"Delete data" for navigation
system122
"Delete" for mobile
phone161
Destination address
– deleting121
– entering113,116
Destination for navigation
– destination list119
– entering via voice116
– entry113
– selecting from address
book121
– selecting using
information118
– storing120
Destination guidance124
– bypassing route
sections128
– canceling voice
instructions47
– changing specified
route122
– displaying routes125
– distance and arrival124
– interrupting124
– starting124
– terminating/continuing124
– voice instructions127
– volume of voice
instructions127
Destination list for
navigation119
Destinations recently driven
to119
"Details" in audio mode147
"Dial" for mobile phone159
"Dial number"159
Digital clock63
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio140
Dimensions203
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals59Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions127
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions127
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book120
Displacement, refer to Engine
data202
"Display"72
Display, refer to iDrive16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting
86
"Display off"21
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
"Display settings"71
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display80
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access37
– vehicle battery195
Distance, refer to
Computer64
"Distance to dest."65
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer64
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control73
Divided rear seat back, refer to
Through-loading system98
Door entry lighting86
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock32
Door locking, acknowl-
edgment signals31
"Door locks"30
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control30
DOT Quality Grades178
Draft-free ventilation90
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders96
Drivelogic57
Drive mode56"Driver's door only"30
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams83
Driving notes104
Driving programs, refer to
Drivelogic57
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route125
Driving stability control
systems74
Driving through water105
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes104
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function89
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function89
"DSC"48,75
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control74
– indicator lamp13,75
DVD for navigation112
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC74
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC74
– M Dynamic Mode MDM75
E
Easy entry/exit47
– backrest width42
"EDC"48
EDC Electronic Damping
Control76
– "Comfort"76
– "Normal"76
– "Sport"76
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on CD player132
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door174
– glass sunroof, electric39
– luggage compartment lid34
Electric steering wheel
adjustment47

Reference 219
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Mirrors45
– automatic curb monitor46
– folding in and out46
– heating46
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory42
"Missed calls"160
Missed calls160
Mobile communications
devices in vehicle105
Mobile phone
– accepted calls160
– adjusting volume158
– calling159
– ending call159
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest95
– missed calls160
– operation via iDrive158
– redialing160
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8160
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method162
Mobility System190
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor76
"Monitor on / off"47
Most recent numbers
for mobile phone160
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files145
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher59
– refer to Wiper/washer
system59
Music track, finding147
"Mute on / off"47
"M View"81
M view81
MW, waveband136N
"Navigation"64,113
Navigation destination
– home address122
– manual entry113
– selecting via map117
Navigation drive, installation
location112
Navigation DVD112
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice instruc-
tions on/off127
Navigation system112
– address book120
– bypassing route
sections128
– destination entry113
– destination guidance in
assistance window112
– destination list119
– displaying current
position128
– entering a destination
manually113
– entering destination via
voice116
– last destinations119
– opening113
– route display125
– route list126
– searching for a special
destination118
– selecting destination using
information118
– selecting destination via
map117
– selecting route criteria122
– starting destination
guidance124
– switching off, refer to Termi-
nating/continuing desti-
nation guidance124
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance124
– voice instructions127
– volume adjustment127
"Navigation voice
instructions"47"Navigation voice instructions
on"127
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints43
"New address" for navigation
system120
"New destination"113,117
New remote control28
"New route"128
New wheels and tires179
"Next entertainment
source"47
"Normal", active backrest
width adjustment42
"Normal" with EDC76
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles60
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing198
O
OBD socket187
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications175
Odometer62
Oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils184
– approved engine oils184
– capacity204
– consumption, refer to
Checking engine oil
level182
– level182
– refilling, refer to Adding
engine oil183
Oil change intervals, refer to
Service requirements66
Oil temperature63
"On a new destination" for
navigation system119
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
"Onboard info"64
Onboard toolkit188
"On destination"119
"On location"119

Everything from A to Z
222 Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System74
– airbags78
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control74
– safety belts44
Satellite radio141
– enabling channel142
– selecting channel142
– storing channel142
"SAT" with radio132,142
"Save current
destination"122
"Scan"
– sampling stations137
– sampling tracks147
Scan
– CD changer147
– CD player147
– radio137
"Scan all" in audio mode147
"Scan directory" in audio
mode147
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting198
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio141
"Seat heater distribution"45
Seats40
– active backrest width
adjustment41
– adjusting backrest width41
– adjusting height41
– adjusting shoulder
support41
– adjusting the seats40
– adjusting thigh support41
– easy entry/exit42
– heating45
– lumbar support41
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory42
– sitting safely40
– storing the setting42
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation45Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo108
– with ski bag, refer to
Securing cargo100
"Select as destination"119
"Select current speed"70
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operation via iDrive132
Selecting frequency
manually
137
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for
navigation126
Selecting route122
Selection options with
navigation system122
Selector lever55
Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock55
Selector lever positions55
Sequential Manual Trans-
mission with Drivelogic55
– Drivelogic driving
programs57
– idle56
– initializing system, refer to
After changing wheels/
tires180
– reverse gear56
– Sequential mode56
– shift lights58
– shiftlock55
Sequential mode56
"Service"66,168
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance197
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US
models186
Service interval indicator, refer
to Service requirements66
"Service notification"168
"Service Request"162,169
"Service
requirements"66,168
Service requirements66
– also refer to CBS Condition
Based Service186
"Service Status"168"Set"
– in audio mode132
– on trip computer65
"Set date"72
"Set service date"67
"Set time"71
Settings
– changing on Control
Display70
– clock, 12h/24h mode71
– configuring, refer to
MDrive48
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
Setting speed limit69
Setting time, refer to Prese-
lecting activation time91
"Set tire pressure"77
Shifting56
Shift lever55
Shift lights58
Shiftlock55
Shift paddles57
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control76
Short commands of voice
command system205
"Short route" for
navigation123
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route122
Shoulder support41
"Show current position"118
"Show destination
position"118
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer148
– CD player148
Side airbags78
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs189
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs189
Side window blinds, refer to
Sun blinds94
Signal horn, refer to Horn10

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