2007 BMW M5 fuel pressure

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
86 >If a wheel is mounted without TPM elec-
tronics
>If TPM is temporarily interfered with by
other systems or devices which use the
same radio frequency.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
Systems
Each tire, including the spare*, should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the
inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires. As an added safety fea-
ture, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system, TPMS, that illumi-
nates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires are significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pres-
sure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signif-
icantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-
inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling
and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS
is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys-
tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash
for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the mal-
function indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres-
sure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.Brake force display
On the left: normal braking.
On the right: heavy braking.

Wheels and tires
198 Tire Pressure Monitor cannot detect a flat tire,
refer to page84. Your BMW center will be
happy to advise you on this subject.
Recommended tire brands
Certain tire makes are recommended by BMW
depending on the tire size. You can recognize
these from the clearly visible BMW marking on
the tire sidewall.
When used properly, these tires comply with
the most demanding standards for safety and
vehicle response.
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for use in cold
winter driving conditions. Although all-season
M+S tires provide better winter traction than
summer tires, they generally fail to provide the
same levels of cold-weather performance as
winter tires.
Pay attention to speed
Always observe the maximum permissi-
ble speed for the winter tires, otherwise
tire damage may occur, which can result in acci-
dents.<
After changing wheels/tires
After changing tires or wheels, the slip detec-
tion of the Sequential Manual Transmission
must become familiar with the changed state.
Reinitialize the system for this purpose:
1.Move the selector lever into the idling
position N on a straight stretch of road at
a speed between 20 mph/30 km/h and
90 mph/150 km/h.2.Pull both shift paddles for approx. 2 sec-
onds.
If you do not carry out initialization, the system
will automatically learn the changed state grad-
ually during driving. This may be noticeable
from the clutch opening and closing briefly.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible. Always
protect tires against all contact with oil, grease
and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure indicated on the side wall of
the tire.
Rotating wheels between axles
BMW does not recommend moving the front
wheels to the rear or vice versa, as otherwise
the handling characteristics may be impaired.
Snow chains*
BMW only tests certain fine-link snow chains,
classifies them as road-safe and recommends
them. Consult your BMW center for more infor-
mation.
Use is only permitted in pairs, with winter tires
of the size 245/45 R 18 on the rear wheels.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph/50 km/h with the chains mounted.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf-
ficiently tensioned. Retension in accordance
with the chain manufacturer's specifications if
necessary.
After mounting snow chains, do not ini-
tialize the Flat Tire Monitor, otherwise
incorrect displays can occur.
After mounting or removing snow chains, the
slip detection of the Sequential Manual Trans-
mission must become familiar with the altered
state. To do this, reinitialize the system, refer to
After changing wheels/tires.<

Reference 233
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
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

Everything from A to Z
240 Maintenance204
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models204
– refer to Service
requirements69
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models204
Maintenance system204
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control71
Manual air distribution98
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door192
– glass sunroof40
– luggage compartment lid34
Manual transmission57
– tow-starting217
"Manual" with radio151
"Map direction of travel"135
Map display134
"Map facing north"135
Map for navigation
– changing scale135
– destination entry126
Map view facing north134
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling98
Maximum speed with winter
tires198
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode80
"MDrive"50,80
MDrive50
"M Dynamic Mode"80
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions223
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory43
MENU, button refer to Start
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16Message list for traffic
information138
Microfilter100
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature48
Mirrors47
– automatic curb monitor48
– folding in and out47
– heating48
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory43
"Missed calls"174
Missed calls175
Mobile communications
devices in vehicle113
Mobile phone
– accepted calls175
– adjusting volume172
– calling173
– ending call174
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest104
– missed calls175
– operation by voice177
– operation via iDrive172
– redialing175
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8175
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method176
Mobile phone, refer to
separate operating
instructions
Mobile phone battery181
Mobility System208
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor82
"Monitor on / off"49
Most recent mobile phone
numbers175
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files159Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher62
– refer to Wiper system62
Music track
– sampling, scan161
Music track, finding161
Music tracks
– random play sequence162
"Mute on / off"49
"M View"89
M view90
MW, waveband150
N
"Navigation"68,121
Navigation destination
– entering manually121
– home address130
– selecting via map126
Navigation drive, installation
location120
Navigation DVD120
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off136

Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Towing216
– methods217
– tow fittings216
– with manual
transmission217
– with Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic217
"Town / City" for destination
entry122
Tow rope217
Tow-starting216
"TPM"85
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor84
– resetting system85
– system limits84
– warning lamp85
Track
– sampling on CD161
– selecting with CD160
Tracks
– random play sequence162
Track width, refer to
Dimensions223
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control80
Traffic congestion
– bypassing140
– displaying traffic
information137
– refer to Bypassing route
sections137
"Traffic Info"137
Traffic information for
navigation
– depiction in route map139
– displaying138
– during destination
guidance140
– symbols139
Traffic information with
navigation137
– selecting stations138Transmission
– breaking-in112
– Drivelogic60
– idle58
– manual transmission57
– reverse gear58
– Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic58
– shift lights60
– starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes113
– towing216
– tow-starting217
Transporting children
safely52
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo116
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread196
"Treble", refer to Tone
control148
Treble, refer to Tone
control147
"Trip computer"69
Trip computer69
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer66
"Triple turn signal"62
Trip odometer66
Trunk, refer to Cargo bay
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions223
Turn signals62
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs207
U
"Unchanged"50,60
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR196
"Units"76Units
– average fuel
consumption76
– temperature76
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control102
Universal remote control102
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access36
"Update services"186
Upshift display, refer to Shift
lights60
"Use current location as
address"129,131
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal213
– refer to Replacing battery37
Using turn signals62
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting212
Vehicle
– battery213
– breaking-in112
– care205
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– loading114
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions223
– parking57
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weights224
"Vehicle / Tires" for MDrive50
"Vehicle / Tires" for
unlocking30
Vehicle jack211
– jacking points211

Refueling
So that you will have important specifications
available when you stop to refuel, we recom-
mend that you supplement the following tables
with data which apply to your vehicle. Consult
the index for individual specifications.Fuel
Engine oil
Tire inflation pressure
Quality
Please enter your preferred fuel here.
Preferred oil grade
Summer tires
FrontRearWinter tires
FrontRear
Up to 4 persons
5 persons or 4 plus luggage