2007 BMW M5 seats

Transporting children safely
54
Rear seats
The anchor points for the LATCH anchors are
located at the positions indicated by arrows in
the gap between the seat and the backrest.
Rear seats with through-loading
system*
The anchor points for the LATCH anchors are
located behind the indicated protective caps.
Remove the cover caps before mounting the
child's seat.
On trips
If the vehicle is equipped with rear side
airbags, make sure that children do not
lean out of the child's seat towards the door
panels. Otherwise injuries can be caused if the
side airbags are triggered.<
Child-safety locks for rear doors
Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors:
the door can now be opened from the outside
only.
Safety switch for power windows
Always press the safety switch for the power
windows, refer to page38, when children are
riding in the rear of the vehicle.

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Ventilating lower compartment
Push the slide in the lower compartment
upward.
Depending on the automatic climate con-
trol setting, the temperature inside the
ventilated compartment may be higher than in
the rest of the interior. Should this be the case,
push the slide downward to close off the venti-
lation.<
Adjusting
Push the illustrated section of the center arm-
rest into the desired position.
Connection for external audio device
You can connect an external audio device, e.g. a
CD or an MP3 player, and play the sound via the
vehicle loudspeakers, refer to page165.
Storage compartments
Storage compartments are located in the cen-
ter console and in the rear.
Storage nets are located on the backrests of the
front seats, and a net
* is provided in the front
passenger footwell.
Do not stow hard or sharp-edged objects
in the storage nets or the net, otherwise
there is an increased risk of injury in an acci-
dent.<
In front of gearshift lever*
Do not use the storage compartment as
an ashtray, otherwise damage could
result.<
Clothes hooks
Clothes hooks are located near the grab han-
dles in the rear.
When hanging clothing on the hooks,
ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's
vision. Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks.
If you do so, they could cause personal injury to
occupants during braking or evasive maneu-
vers.<
Cup holders
Do not place containers made of glass in
the cup holders. This would lead to an
increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent. Do not force containers that are too large
into the cup holders, otherwise damage could
result.<
Opening
Briefly press the button.

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3.Extend the ski bag between the front seats
and fill it. The zipper facilitates access to the
stowed items and drying of the ski bag.
4.Insert the latch plate of the ski bag retaining
strap into the center safety belt buckle that
is marked CENTER.
Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp
edges to prevent damage.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-
tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-
sioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the ski bag in this way. If you fail to
do so, it could endanger occupants dur-
ing braking or evasive maneuvers.<
To store the ski bag, perform the above steps in
reverse order.
Removing ski bag
The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for
faster drying or to allow you to put it to other
uses.
1.Pull the handle forward and pull the ski bag
up and out.
2.Close the cover in the cargo bay.
Your BMW center will be glad to provide
you with more detailed information on the
various items of equipment.<

Reference 231
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer68
– refer to Starting destination
guidance133
"Arrow display" for
navigation134
Artificial leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray
– front106
– rear106
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist182
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems79
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control99
"Audio"147,149,154
Audio146
– controls146
– switching on/off146
– tone control147
– volume147
Audio device, external105
Automatic
– air distribution97
– air volume97
– headlamp control92
– service notification184
– steering wheel
adjustment43
– storing stations151
Automatic car washes114
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control96
– automatic air distribution97
– parked car ventilation100
– switching on and off99
– ventilation in rear100
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing33Automatic curb monitor48
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control92
– refer to Daytime running
lamps93
– refer to Interior lamps94
– refer to Pathway lighting92
"Automatic programs"97
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic station search151
"Automatic ventilation"100
AUTO program for automatic
climate control97
"Autostore" on the
radio150,152
"AUX"147
AUX-In
– connection105
– refer to External audio
device165
"AUX" with external audio
device165
Average fuel consumption68
– setting units76
Average speed, refer to
Computer67
"Avoid ferries" for
navigation132
"Avoid highways" for
navigation131
Avoiding freeways for
navigation131
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation132
Axle loads, refer to
Weights224
"A - Z"174,175
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support42
Backrests, refer to Seats42
Backrest width42
Back seats, refer to Rear seatsBackup lamps, replacing
bulbs207
"Balance", refer to Tone
control148
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit215
"Bass", refer to Tone
control148
Bass, refer to Tone
control147
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery213
– jump starting215
Battery replacement
– remote control for comfort
access37
BC button, refer to
Computer67
Being towed216
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders105
Blind, refer to Sun blinds103
Blower, refer to Air volume98
"Bluetooth"169
"BMW Assist"183
BMW Assist182
– activating187
– breakdown assistance183
– contacting BMW
Hotline185
– displaying vehicle data188
– information service185
– services offered182
– TeleService184
– updating186
"BMW Contact"176
"BMW Contact
Numbers"176
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system204
"BMW Services"186
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders105
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter180

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Controls
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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
CD changer159
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse163
– installation location163
– random order162
– repeating a track162
– sampling tracks161
– selecting a CD159
– selecting a track160
– switching on/off146
– tone control147
– volume147
CD player159
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse163
– random order162
– repeating a track162
– sampling a track161
– selecting a track160
– switching on/off146
– tone control147
– volume147
Center armrest
– front104
– rear107
Center brake lamp207
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside30
Central locking system30
– comfort access36
Change "Route
preference"131
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changes, technical, refer to
Parts and accessories6
Changing language on
Control Display76
Changing scale for
navigation135
Changing units of measure on
Control Display76
Changing wheels197,210
CHECK button72
Check Control71"Check Control
messages"72
Check Gas Cap192
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure194
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child-safety lock54
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely52
Chime, refer to Check
Control71
Chock211
Chrome parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter106
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices106
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
"Climate"46,97
Clock67
– 12h/24h mode75
– hour signal75
– setting time and date74
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap192
Clothes hooks105
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine56
"Comfort", active backrest
width adjustment43
Comfort access36
– replacing battery, remote
control37
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14Comfort operation
– glass sunroof31
– windows31
– windows with comfort
access37
– with comfort access37
"Comfort" with EDC82
"Communication"173,183
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer159
– refer to CD player159
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments105
Compressed audio files159
Computer67
– clock67
– displays on Control
Display68
– hour signal75
"Concert hall", refer to Tone
control148
"Concierge"
185
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked114
Condition Based Service
CBS204
"Confirmation"31
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices106
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption68
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption68
"Continue guidance to
destination?"134
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16

Reference 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Forward, fast
– CD changer163
– CD player163
For your own safety5
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria131
Front airbags87
Front armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front104
Front passenger airbags,
deactivating87
Front seat adjustment42
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor82
Fuel193
– average consumption68
– display67
– high-quality brands193
– quality193
– specifications193
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities224
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge67
Fuel consumption display,
refer to Computer, average
fuel consumption68
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge67
Fuel filler door192
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction192
Full mobile phone preparation
package168
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off21
Fuses213
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control102
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel193
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge67Gear changes59
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster59
Gearshift lever58
– manual transmission57
Gearshift lever, manual
transmission57
Gearshift lever positions,
manual transmission57
General driving notes112
Glass sunroof, electric38
– comfort operation from
outside32
– comfort operation with
comfort access37
– moving manually40
– remote control31
Glove compartment103
– lighting103
– rechargeable flashlight104
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system120
Grills, refer to Ventilation99
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights224
Ground clearance114
H
Handbrake57
– indicator lamp13,57
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight104
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"154
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio154
Head airbags87
Headlamp control,
automatic92
Headlamp flasher62Headlamps92
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system62
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities224
– reservoir for washer
fluid200
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light93
Head restraints44
– front head restraints,
active45
– installing45
– removing45
– sitting safely41
"Head-Up Display"50,89
Head-Up Display88
– default view89
– M view88
– shift lights60
Heated
– mirrors48
– rear window98
– seats46
Heating96
– exterior mirrors48
– interior96
– rear window98
– residual heat99
– seats46
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual heat99
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo116
Height, refer to
Dimensions223

Everything from A to Z
238 Height adjustment
– seats42
– steering wheel48
High beams94
– headlamp flasher94
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio154
High water, refer to Driving
through water113
Hills114
Holder for cups105
"Home address" for
navigation130
Homepage of BMW4
Hood199
Horn10
Hot exhaust system112
"Hour memo"75
"House number" for
destination entry124
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC Dynamic Brake
Control80
Hydroplaning113
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio154
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning67
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track161
Identification marks
– recommended tire
brands198
– tire coding195
Idle58iDrive16
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control
with expanded scope97
– changing date and time74
– changing language76
– changing menu page19
– changing settings74
– changing units of measure
and display type76
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness76
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
– starting engine with comfort
access37
i menu17
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System81
– airbags88
– brake system81
– DSC13,80
– Flat Tire Monitor84
– high beams13
– MDrive13,51
– M Dynamic Mode
13,80
– parking lamps/low beams13
– safety belt warning46
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor85Indicator and warning
lamps13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure194
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor82
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor84
Info menu17
Information
– on another location127
– on current position127
– on destination location127
"Information" for
navigation127
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"128
Information service185
"Info sources"70
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor83
– radio, refer to Storing
stations152
– refer to Power failure213
– refer to Setting time and
date74
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory43
"Input map"126
Installation location
– CD changer163
– drive for navigation DVD120
– mobile phone104
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions136
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting94
Instrument lighting94

Everything from A to Z
242 Passenger airbags,
deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat52
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down48
"Pathway lighting"93
Pathway lighting92
"PDC"79
"PDC display on"79
PDC Park Distance Control78
Personal Profile29
"Perspective"135
"Phone"170,173
Phone book172
– changing entry174
– creating and editing voice
phone book179
– deleting all entries176
– deleting entry176
– dialing phone number174
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book176
– dialing173
– most recent numbers175
– selecting in phone book175
– Top 8175
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– power windows38
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit215
Plastic, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
"Play" for radio157
"Play" in audio mode160
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter100
Position
– displaying140
– storing129
"POWER"50
POWER, refer to M Engine
Dynamic Control61Power failure213
Power windows, refer to
Windows37
Preselecting activation times
of the parked car
ventilation100
"Presets" on the
radio150,156
Pressure, tires194
– producing with M Mobility
System208
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor84
"Profile"188
Programmable button on
steering wheel49
Programming button function,
refer to Programmable
button on steering wheel49
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– windows38
R
Radio
– Autostore151
– controls146
– High Definition Radio154
– sampling stations151
– satellite radio155
– selecting frequency
manually151
– selecting
waveband146,150
– station search151
– station selection150
– station with the best
reception151
– storing stations152
– switching on/off146
– tone control147
– volume147
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes153
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
– with comfort access37
Rain sensor63
"Random", random play
sequence162
"Random all" in audio
mode162
"Random directory" in audio
mode162
"RDS"153
Reading lamps95
Rear armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear107
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps207
– replacing bulbs207
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints45
– folding over backrest108
– heating47
– removing head restraints45
Rear socket107
Rear ventilation100
Rearview mirror47
Rear window
– heating98
– roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds103
Rear window safety switch38
"Received calls"174
Reception
– quality153
– radio stations
153
– regional station151
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight104
Recirculated-air mode99
– air recirculation99
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control99
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats42