2007 BMW M5 coolant level

Everything under control
66
Everything under control
Odometer, outside
temperature display, clock
1Time, outside temperature, refer to Com-
puter on page67
2Odometer and trip odometer
3Press button:
>with ignition switched on, trip odometer
is reset
>with ignition switched off, odometer is
briefly displayed
Tachometer
The advance warning field, arrow1, and the red
warning field, arrow2, change depending on
the engine temperature. As the engine temper-
ature rises, the permissible engine speed also
increases. Avoid allowing the engine speed to
rise as far as the orange warning field whenever
possible.
Be sure to avoid engine speeds in the red warn-
ing field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter-
rupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine
become too hot, a warning lamp lights up. In
addition, a message appears on the Control
Display.
Checking coolant level, refer to page202.

Under the hood
200
Engine compartment
1Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil, page201
2Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page202
3Starting-aid terminal, refer to page2154Body ground/negative terminal
5Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page63
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check. You can display the oil level in the
instrument cluster.
1Oil level
2Maximum marking
3Minimum marking
Press the BC button on the turn signal lever
repeatedly until the oil level display is shown in
the instrument cluster. The displayed numeric

Under the hood
202 Add at least 0.5 US quart/0.5 liter of oil, other-
wise the oil level check cannot reliably display
the current oil level.<
Please conduct a fast measurement after
adding engine oil to check the oil quantity
added and to update the display.<
Continuous exposure to used oil has
caused cancer in laboratory testing.
For this reason, any skin areas that come into
contact with oil should be thoroughly washed
with soap and water.
Keep oil, grease etc. out of reach of children and
observe the warnings on the containers to pre-
vent health risks.<
Oil change
Have oil changed only at your BMW center or
at a workshop that works according to BMW
repair procedures with correspondingly trained
personnel.
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical
significance for the operation and service life of
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-
cific oils after confirming their suitability for use
in its vehicles with extensive testing.
Do not use oil additives, as these may
result in engine damage.<
Your BMW center will be happy to answer
detailed questions on BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic
oils.<
You can also call BMW of North America at
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Viscosity grades
Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and
is specified in SAE grades.
Approved oils belong to the SAE grade
10W-60.<
Alternative oil grades
If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is
unavailable, you can add small quantities of
other synthetic oils between oil changes.
Only use oils with the following specifications:
>Viscosity
preferred: SAE 10W-60;
alternative: SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-50 or
SAE 10W-50
>Specification
API SJ/CF, API SK/CF or higher
Low ambient temperatures
The oils used by BMW from the factory for your
vehicle model can be used at virtually all ambi-
ent temperatures. However, if the vehicle is
operated for a longer period at temperatures
below –47/–206, your BMW center will be
happy to recommend a suitable oil.
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<
Coolant is comprised of water and coolant addi-
tive. Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your BMW. Ask your BMW center
for suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard; observe the instruc-
tions on the containers.<
Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.

Mobility
203Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
3.The coolant level is correct when the upper
end of the float rod is at the same height as
the upper edge of the filler neck, also refer
to the drawing next to the filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level – do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.

Everything from A to Z
234 Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness76
– switching off/on21
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Coolant202
– checking level202
– temperature66
Cooling, maximum98
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant202
Cooling function, automatic
climate control98
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant202
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC79
Country of destination for
navigation122
Courtesy lamps94
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone104
Cruise control64
Cruising range68
Cup holders105
Curb weight, refer to
Weights224
"Current position"140
Current position
– displaying140
– entering129
– storing129
"Customer
Relations"176,185
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data222
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical222
– dimensions223
– engine222
– weights224
"Date"75Date
– display format76
– setting75
"Date format"76
"Daytime running lamps"93
Daytime running lamps93
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control80
– warning lamp82
"Deactivated"44
Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler door192
– glass sunroof40
– luggage compartment lid34
Defrosting windows98
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation98
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows98
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows98
"Delete address book" for
navigation130
"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone176
"Delete data" for
navigation130
"Delete" for mobile
phone176
Destination address
– deleting130
– entering121,124
Destination for navigation
– destination list128
– entering via voice124
– entry121
– selecting from address
book129
– selecting using
information127
– storing129Destination guidance133
– bypassing route
sections137
– canceling voice
instructions49
– changing specified
route131
– displaying route
134
– distance and arrival133
– interrupting133
– starting133
– terminating/continuing133
– voice instructions136
– volume of voice
instructions136
Destination list for
navigation128
Destinations recently driven
to128
"Details" in audio mode161
"Detour" for navigation140
"Dial" for mobile phone173
"Dial number"174
Digital clock67
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio154
Dimensions223
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals62
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions136
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions136
Directory, refer to Phone
book174
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book128
Displacement, refer to Engine
data222
"Display"76
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Displaying vehicle data188
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting94

Everything from A to Z
236 Engine oil
– adding201
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils202
– approved engine oil202
– checking oil level200
– exact measurement201
– fast measurement201
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements69
– oil change202
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils202
– possible displays201
– temperature67
– temperature gauge67
Engine output, refer to Engine
data222
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature66
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data222
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine56
"Enter address"122,129
Entering destination via town/
city name122
Entering intersection,
navigation123
Entering the
address121,124
Entering town/city for
navigation122
Entering zip code for
navigation123
"Entertainment"146
Entertainment sound output
on/off147
Entry map for destination126
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control149Equalizer, refer to Tone
control149
"ESN"156
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control80
Event Data Recorders205
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system112
Exterior mirrors47
– adjusting47
– automatic dimming
feature48
– automatic heating48
– folding in and out47
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror48
External audio
device105,165
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting216
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control148
Fader, refer to Tone
control148
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control71
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms36
– refer to Switching off
alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts45
– warning lamp46
Fastest route for
navigation131
"Fast route" for
navigation131
"Favorites" calling up with
radio153
Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System208
Filling sealant into wheel209Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter100
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit215
First-aid kit215
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals31
– Triple turn signal
activation62
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight104
Flat tire
– changing wheels210
– Flat Tire Monitor82,84
– M Mobility System84,208
– spare wheel211
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor84
– warning lamp84,85
Flat tire, refer to Tire
condition196
Flat Tire Monitor82
– false alarms83
– initializing system83
– show chains198
– system limits83
– warning lamp84
Floor mat, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir63
"FM", reception
range147,
150
FM, waveband150
Folding rear backrest108
Fold-over rear backrest108
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely113
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps94