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engage a driving position with the selector 
lever.
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle 
and ensure that they remain outside the imme-
diate area in a safe place, such as behind a 
guardrail. 
If a warning triangle
* or portable hazard warning 
lamp is required, set it up on the roadside at an 
appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi-
cle. Comply with all safety guidelines and regu-
lations. 
Change the wheel only on a level, firm surface 
which is not slippery. The vehicle or the jack 
could slip to the side if you attempt to raise the 
vehicle on a soft or slippery surface such as 
snow, ice, tiles, etc. 
Position the jack on a firm support surface. 
Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a 
support base for the jack, as this would prevent 
it from extending to its full support height and 
reduce its load-carrying capacity. 
To avoid serious or fatal injury: never lie under 
the vehicle, and never start the engine while it is 
supported by the jack.<
What you will need
To avoid rattling noises later on, note the posi-
tions of the tools before removing them, then 
return them to their initial positions after com-
pleting work.
1Chock
*
2Vehicle jack*
3Lug wrench*
The tools are located in the hollow of the spare 
wheel
*.
Spare wheel*
1.Pull back lock1, fold open clamp lock2 
completely and loosen the belt3.
2.Remove the cover4.
3.Take the tool mount out of the spare wheel.
4.Remove the spare wheel.
Preparing wheel change
1.Observe the safety precautions above.
2.Prevent the vehicle from rolling:
Place the chock behind the front wheel on 
the other side of the vehicle, or on inclines, 
in front of this wheel. On a steep grade, take 
other steps to prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing.
3.Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.
Jacking up vehicle
1.Position the vehicle jack at the jacking point 
closest to the wheel so that the entire sur-
face of the jack base rests on the ground 
perpendicularly beneath the jacking point.
The vehicle jack is designed for 
changing wheels only. Do not attempt 
to raise another vehicle model with it or to 
raise any load of any kind. To do so could 
cause accidents and personal injury.< 

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Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the 
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery 
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW  center will be glad to advise in 
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting 
on page197.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your 
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright 
position for transport and storage. Always 
restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping 
over during transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of 
some equipment may be limited and require 
reinitialization. Individual settings are also lost 
and must be updated:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page42.
>Time and Date 
The values must be updated, refer to 
page71.
>Radio
Stations must be stored again if necessary, 
refer to page138.
>Navigation system 
Wait until the system starts, refer to 
page129.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and 
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, as 
this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately 
resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and fuse alloca-
tion diagram are located in the compartment for 
the onboard tool kit, refer to page188.
In glove compartment
1.Release both quick-release fasteners.
2.Fold the cover forward or remove.
In luggage compartment
1.Lift up floor mat.
2.Release the quick-release fastener of the 
right side panel and pull out the panel. 

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The first-aid kit is located in the luggage com-
partment lid.
Loosen the wing nut to open.
Roadside Assistance*
The Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group 
offers you assistance in the event of a break-
down around the clock, including on weekends 
and public holidays.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis-
tance in your home country can be found in the 
Contact brochure.
With BMW Assist or TeleService, you can con-
tact the Roadside Assistance of the BMW 
Group for assistance in the event of a break-
down directly via iDrive, refer to page169.
Jump starting
When your battery is discharged, you can use 
two jumper cables to start your BMW with 
power from the battery in a second vehicle. You 
can also use the same method to help start 
another vehicle. Use only jumper cables with 
fully-insulated clamp handles.
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury, 
always avoid all contact with electrical 
components while the engine is running. Care-
fully adhere to the following sequence, both to 
prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to 
guard against possible personal injuries.<
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other 
vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and 
approximately the same capacitance in Ah. 
This information can be found on the bat-
tery.
2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.
3.Switch off any electrical systems and com-
ponents in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between 
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise 
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
To avoid personal injury from sparks, fol-
low this sequence when connecting 
jumper cables.<
In your BMW M5, the so-called auxiliary termi-
nal for jump starting in the engine compartment 
serves as a positive terminal for the battery, also 
refer to engine compartment overview on 
page182. The cover cap is marked with a +.
1.Fold open the cover of the BMW starting-
aid terminal. To do so, pull the tab.
2.Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+ 
to the positive terminal of the battery or a 
starting-aid terminal of the vehicle provid-
ing assistance.
3.Attach the second end of the cable to the 
positive terminal of the battery or to a start-
ing-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.
4.Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/– 
to the negative terminal of the battery or to 
an engine or body ground of the assisting 
vehicle. 

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Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with 
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Engage selector lever position N with the igni-
tion switched on.
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body 
and chassis parts, otherwise damage may 
result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or 
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the 
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter 
than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it 
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle 
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same 
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset 
angle, please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will 
be sharply limited during cornering.
>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will 
exert lateral forces, tending to push the 
vehicle sideways.
Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings, 
as attachment to other vehicle parts can 
lead to damage.<
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make 
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated 
stresses on vehicle components when 
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps. 
Only attach tow ropes to the tow fittings, as 
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to 
damage.<
With tow truck
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck 
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but 
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page197. With a catalytic con-
verter, the vehicle should only be tow-started 
with the engine cold.
If the electrical system fails, do not tow-
start or tow the vehicle, as otherwise the 
electric steering-wheel lock cannot be 
unlocked and the vehicle cannot be steered.<
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers, 
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page53.
3.Tow-start in selector lever position N.
4.Move the selector lever into the drive posi-
tion and pull toward + within 2 seconds. 
The correct gear will be selected and 
engaged automatically.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow 
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked. 

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Dimensions
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 40.7 ft/12.4 m 

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Short commands of voice command 
system
With short commands you can carry out certain 
functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important short 
commands for the voice command system.
Assistance window
Communication
*
FunctionCommand
To open the assistance window20{Assistance window}
To select the display in the assistance window20{Assistance window map facing north}, 
{Assistance window map direction of travel}, 
{Assistance window arrow display}, 
{Assistance window perspective}, 
{Assistance window current position}, 
{Assistance window trip computer} or
{Assistance window onboard info}
To change scale in assistance window126{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
FunctionCommand
To open phone155{Phone}
To dial phone number159{Dial number} 
To display phone book159{A to Z}
To select from the phone book159{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"160{Top 8}
To redial159{Redial}
To display "Received calls"160{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"160{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"156{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Assist169{BMW Assist}
To open "BMW Service"169{BMW Service}
To open "BMW Contact"161{BMW Contact}
To open "BMW Contact Numbers"161{BMW Contact numbers} 

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Navigation
Onboard info
FunctionCommand
To open navigation system113{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"113{Enter address}
To open "New destination"113{New destination}
To display "Input map"117{Input map}
To display destination list119{Destination list}
To display address book120{Address book}
To display route criteria122{Route preference}
To start destination guidance124{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance124{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display125{Arrow display}
To display map display126{Map},{Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or 
{Perspective}
To change scale126{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display roads or towns/cities along route126{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions127{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions127{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions127{Repeat navigation info}
To open route122, 126 
{Route}
To open "New route"128{New route}
To display current position128{Current position}
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"64{Car data}
To display computer64{Onboard info}
To display trip computer65{Trip computer}
To open speed limit69{Limit}
To open stopwatch70{Stopwatch} 

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FunctionCommand
Tone control133{Audio}
To switch on radio136{Radio on},
{FM on} or
{AM on}
To open "FM"136{FM menu}
To open "AM"136{AM menu}
To open "All stations"136{FM All stations}
To select radio station136{Station ...} or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"136{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select stored radio station136{Choose preset}
To open "Manual"137{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency}, 
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open strongest radio stations137{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"140{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 140{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station140{Choose weatherband station}
To open "SAT"142{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio142{
SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio143{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio142{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio142{SAT radio categories}
To open CD player145{CD menu}
To switch on CD player145{CD}
To open CD changer145{CD-changer menu}
To switch on CD changer145{CD-changer}
To select CD145{CD 1...6}
To select music track146{CD track ...}
To select CD and music track146{CD 1...6 track ...}