2007 BMW M5 Owners Manual

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

Technical data
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Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
M5
Curb weight lbs./kg 4,012/1,820
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 5,071/2,300
Load lbs./kg 1,058/480
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,403/1,090
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,800/1,270
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 17.7/500
Notes
Fuel tank gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 Fuel grade: page193
of that reserve gal/liters approx. 4/15
Window and headlamp
washer system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5 For more details: page62

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Mobility
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 window120{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
FunctionCommand
To open phone169{Phone}
To dial phone number173{Dial number}
To display phone book174{A to Z}
To select from the phone book174{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"175{Top 8}
To redial174{Redial}
To display "Received calls"175{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"175{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"171{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Assist183{BMW Assist}
To open BMW Service, Services182{BMW Service}
To open "BMW Contact"176{BMW Contact}
To open "BMW Contact Numbers"176{BMW Contact numbers}
To open "Roadside Assistance"183{Roadside Assistance}

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Navigation
Onboard info
FunctionCommand
To open navigation system120{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"{Enter address}
To open "New destination"{New destination}
To display "Input map"{Input map}
To display destination list{Destination list}
To display address book{Address book}
To display route criteria{Route preference}
To start destination guidance{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display{Arrow display}
To display map display{Map}, {Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To change scale{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display roads or towns/cities along route{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions{Repeat navigation info}
To open route {Route menu}
To open "New route"{New route}
To display current position{Current position}
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"68{Car data}
To display computer68{Onboard info}
To display trip computer69{Trip computer}
To open stopwatch74{Stopwatch}
To open speed limit73{Limit}
To activate speed limit74{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit74{Limit off}

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Entertainment
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Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control147{Audio}
To switch on radio150{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM"150{FM menu}
To open "AM"150{AM menu}
To open "All stations"150{FM All stations}
To select radio station150{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"150{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station150{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"151{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open strongest radio stations151{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"154{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 154{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station154{Choose weatherband station}
To open "SAT"156{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio156{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio157{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio156{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio156{SAT radio categories}
To open CD player159{CD menu}
To switch on CD player159{CD}
To open CD changer159{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer159{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer159{CD 1...6}
To select music track160{CD track ...}
To select a CD and music track in the CD
changer160{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio
device165{Audio Aux}

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Climate
menu
FunctionCommand
To adjust temperature distribution for front seat
heating46{Seat heater distribution}
To open "Vent settings"98{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"97{Automatic programs}
To open "Parked car ventilation"100{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"100{Automatic ventilation}
To display activation times100{Activation time}
FunctionCommand
To open the menu{Settings menu}
"Display off"21{Display off}
To open "Info sources"{Info sources}
To open "Settings"{Settings}
To open "Door locks"30, 32{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"49{Steering wheel buttons}
To open MDrive50{MDrive}
To open "Lighting"62{Lighting}
To open "Service requirements"69, 184{Service requirements}
To open "Service"69, 184{Service}
To open "BMW Services" settings186{BMW service settings}
To display "Check Control messages"72{Check Control messages}
To open "Head-Up Display"89{Head-up display}
To set brightness of Control Display76{Brightness}
To open "Units"76{Units}
To open "Languages"76, 120{Language}
To open "Time"74{Time}
To open "Date"75{Date}
To open "PDC"78{PDC}
To open "FTM"
83{FTM}
To open "TPM"85{TPM}
To display "Bluetooth"171{Bluetooth}

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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
System79
– indicator/warning lamp81
Accepted calls174
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
call214
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control71
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control100
"Activation time" for parked
car ventilation100
Active head restraints,
front45
"Active seat back"50
Active seat ventilation47
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display86
Adaptive Head Light93
"Add digits" for mobile
phone175
Additives
– coolant202
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils202
"Address book" for
navigation128Address for navigation
– deleting130
– entering121,124
– selecting129
– storing129
– storing current position129
"Add to address book"128
"Add to destination
list"124,126
Adjusting active backrest
width43
Adjusting interior
temperature97
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control147
Adjusting thigh support42
Adjustment in audio mode
– front/rear balance148
– right/left balance148
"After door opened"44
"After unlocking"44
Airbags87
– indicator/warning lamp88
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags88
– sitting safely41
Air distribution
– automatic97
– manual98
Airing, refer to Ventilation99
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control99
– recirculated-air mode99
"Air recirculation on / off"49
Air supply, automatic climate
control96
Air volume98
AKI, refer to Fuel quality193Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional
alarms36
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off alarm35
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor36
– tilt alarm sensor35
"All channels"156
"All doors"31
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires198
"All stations" calling up with
radio150,153
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Altering stretch of road137
Alternate route, refer to
Bypassing traffic
congestion140
"AM", reception
range147,150
Antenna, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Antenna for mobile phone168
Antifreeze
– coolant202
– washer fluid63
Antilock Brake System
ABS79
– indicator/warning lamp81
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system30
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights224
Approved engine oils202
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights224
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear107