2006 BMW M5 brake sensor

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
74 a signal tone sounds. The setting is stored for
the remote control currently in use.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "PDC" is selected and press
the controller.
5.Select "PDC display on" and press the con-
troller.
The PDC screen is activated.
The display appears on the Control Display as
soon as PDC is activated.
System limits
Even with PDC, final responsibility for
estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any obstructions always remains
with the driver. Even when sensors are pro-
vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can
no longer be detected. This applies especially
in those cases where the system approaches
the physical constraints of ultrasonic measure-
ment, as occurs with tow bars and trailer cou-
plings, and in the vicinity of thin or wedge-
shaped objects. Low objects already displayed,
e.g. a curb, can disappear from the detection
area of the sensors again before a continuous
tone sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g.
ledges, cannot be detected. Loud sources of
sound, inside and outside the vehicle, could
drown out the PDC signal tone.<
Driving stability control
systems
Your BMW is equipped with an extended array
of systems designed to enhance and maintain
vehicle stability under extreme conditions.
ABS Antilock Brake System
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking. Safe steering response is maintained
even during full braking. Active safety is thus
increased.
The ABS is operational every time you start the
engine. Braking safely refer to page106.
CBC Cornering Brake Control
When braking during curves or when braking
during a lane change, driving stability and steer-
ing response are improved further.
Electronic brake-force distribution
The system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost and thus helps to achieve the short-
est possible braking distance during full brak-
ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro-
vided by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
DSC optimizes the vehicle stability and traction.
It also detects unstable driving states such as
understeering and oversteering, and helps
keep the vehicle on course within the physical
limits by reducing the engine output and by
braking at the wheels.
The DSC is operational every time you start the
engine.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed,
even with DSC. An appropriate driving
style always remains the responsibility of the

Maintenance
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Maintenance
BMW maintenance system
The BMW maintenance system supports the
preservation of the traffic and operating safety
of your BMW. The service schedule also
includes operations related to the vehicle's
comfort and convenience features, such as
replacement of the filters for the inside air.
The ultimate objective is to ensure economical
maintenance by providing the ideal service for
your vehicle.
Should the day come when you decide to sell
your BMW, a complete dealer service history
will prove to be an asset of inestimable value.
CBS Condition Based Service
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into
account. Condition Based Service uses this to
determine the current and future service
requirements. By letting you define a service
and maintenance regimen that reflects your
own individual requirements, the system builds
the basis for trouble-free driving.
You can set the Control Display to show
remaining distances and times of selected
maintenance intervals and legally mandated
deadlines, refer to page66:
>Engine oil
>Brake pads, front and rear separately
>Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
>Brake fluid
>Spark plugs>Vehicle check
>Legally mandated inspections depending
on local regulations
Service data in remote control
Your vehicle stores the information required
maintenance continuously in the remote con-
trol during driving. After accessing the data
stored in the remote control, your BMW Service
Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of
service procedures for your own individual vehi-
cle. You should therefore hand over the remote
control you last used to drive to the BMW Ser-
vice Advisor when you take your vehicle in for
service.
Make sure the date is always set cor-
rectly, refer to page71, as otherwise the
effectiveness of CBS Condition Based Service
is not ensured.<
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service
and repair operations performed at your
BMW center.
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.<

Everything from A to Z
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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 217
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track147
Idle56
iDrive16
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control
with expanded scope88
– changing date and time71
– changing language72
– changing menu page19
– changing settings70
– changing units of measure
and display type72
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness72
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition53
– switched off53
– switched on53
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness53
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on53
Ignition lock53
– starting engine with comfort
access37
Independent ventilation, refer
to Parked car ventilation91
Indicator/warning lamps
– airbags80
– brake fluid185
– brake pads185
– DSC13,75
– Flat Tire Monitor77
– high beams13
– MDrive13,49
– M Dynamic Mode13,75
– parking lamps/low beams13
– safety belt warning44Indicator and warning
lamps13
Individual air distribution89
Individually programmable
button on steering wheel47
Individual settings, refer to
MDrive
48
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure176
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor76
Information
– on another location118
– on current position118
– on destination location118
"Information" for navigation
system118
"Information on
destination"120
"Initializing..."77
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor77
– radio, refer to Storing
stations138
– refer to Power failure195
– refer to Setting time and
date71
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory42
"Input map"118
Installation location
– CD changer149
– mobile phone95
– navigation drive112
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions127
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting86
Instrument lighting86
Instrument panel
– refer to Cockpit10
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
Integrated key28Integrated universal remote
control93
Interesting destination for
navigation118
"Interim time"70
Interior lamps86
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor35
– switching off35
Interior rearview mirror46
– automatic dimming
feature105
Intermittent mode of the
wipers59
J
Jacking points193
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting197
Jump starting197
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access36
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"162
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
Knock control175
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams83
Lamps and bulbs188
"Languages"72
– for navigation system127
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo108