2007 BMW M5 tow bar

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PDC with visual warning*
You can also have the system show distances
to objects on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are already shown there before
a signal tone sounds. The setting is stored for
the remote control currently in use.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "Vehicle / Tires" is
selected and press the controller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "PDC" is selected and press
the controller.
6.Select "PDC display on" and press the con-
troller.
The PDC screen is activated.
The display appears on the Control Display as
soon as PDC is activated.
System limits
Even with PDC, final responsibility for
estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any obstructions always remains
with the driver. Even when sensors are pro-
vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can
no longer be detected. The system is also sub-
ject to the physical limits that apply to all forms
of ultrasonic measurement, such as those
encountered with tow bars and trailer cou-
plings, or thin and wedge-shaped objects etc.
Low objects already displayed, e. g. curbs, can
also disappear from the detection area of the
sensors again before or after a continuous tone
already sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g.
ledges, cannot be detected.
Loud sources of sound, inside and outside the
vehicle, could drown out the PDC signal tone.<
Driving stability control
systems
Your BMW is equipped with an extended array
of systems designed to enhance and maintain
vehicle stability under extreme conditions.
ABS Antilock Brake System
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking. Safe steering response is maintained
even during full braking. Active safety is thus
increased.
The ABS is operational every time you start the
engine. Braking safely refer to page113.
CBC Cornering Brake Control
When braking during curves or when braking
during a lane change, driving stability and steer-
ing response are improved further.
Electronic brake-force distribution
The system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.

Replacing components
206
Replacing components
Onboard toolkit
The onboard toolkit is located in the luggage
compartment lid.
Loosen the wing nut to open.
Wiper blade replacement
1.Fold the wiper arm out and grasp firmly.
2.Press the safety tabs together while sliding
the wiper blade toward the front to disen-
gage it.
3.Mount the new wiper blade and slide in until
it is heard to engage.
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to vehicle safety. You must be duly diligent
in replacing them. BMW recommends having
your BMW center perform any work that you do
not feel competent to perform yourself or that is
not described here.Never touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare fingers, as even minute
amounts of contamination will burn into the
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a
clean cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the bulb by its
metal socket.<
A selection of replacement bulbs is available at
your BMW center.
Whenever you perform any work on the
electrical system, turn off the systems/
consumers involved to prevent short circuits
from occurring. To avoid possible injury or
equipment damage when replacing bulbs,
observe any instructions provided by the bulb
manufacturer.<
For care and maintenance of the headlamps,
please follow the instructions in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
For bulbs for which changing is not
described, and for checking and adjusting
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
Xenon lamps
The service life of these bulbs is very long and
the probability of a failure is very low, provided
that they are not switched on and off an unusual
number of times.
Have work on the xenon lighting system
performed only by your BMW center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair

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steered. For information on jump starting, refer
to page215. There is no power assistance with
the engine stopped. This then requires
increased effort for braking and steering.<
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.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
Make sure that selector lever position N is
engaged with the ignition switched on, as
otherwise the engine can be damaged during
towing.<
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
Only tow the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, as otherwise the engine can be
damaged. This also applies to very short dis-
tances, e.g. when pulling the vehicle out of the
garage.<
If possible, have the vehicle transported on a
flatbed tow truck.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page215. 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, otherwise the
electric steering-wheel lock cannot be
unlocked and the vehicle cannot be steered.<
Manual transmission
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page55.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.

Giving and receiving assistance
218 4.Tow-start with the clutch completely
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch again completely.
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.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page55.
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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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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Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control102
Interesting destination for
navigation127
"Interim time"74
Interior lamps94
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor35
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror48
– automatic dimming
feature48
Intermittent mode of the
wipers62
J
Jacking points211
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting215
Jump starting215
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access36
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"177
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
– spare key28
Knock control193
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams92Lamps and bulbs206
"Language / Units"76
"Language / Units" for
navigation136
"Languages"77
"Languages" for
navigation136
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo116
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list128
"Last seat pos."44
LATCH child restraint fixing
system53
LEDs light-emitting
diodes206
Length, refer to
Dimensions223
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs208
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs206
Lighter106
"Lighting"62,93
Lighting
– instruments94
– lamps and bulbs206
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps92
Light switch92
"Limit"73
Loading
– securing cargo116
– stowing cargo115
– vehicle114
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo116
"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33
Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside30
LOGIC 7148
Low beams92
– automatic92
– indicator lamp13
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support42
Lug bolts211
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting212
– wrench211
Luggage compartment lid33
– comfort access37
– emergency release34
– locking with remote
control31
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening with remote
control31
– unlocking and locking from
inside32
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack116
Lumbar support42
LW, waveband150
M
MDynamic Mode MDM80
– indicator lamp13,80
M Engine Dynamic Control61
– "P 400"61
– "P 500"61
– "P 500 Sport"61
M Mobility System208
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires198

Everything from A to Z
244 Seats42
– active backrest width
adjustment43
– adjusting backrest width42
– adjusting height42
– adjusting shoulder
support42
– adjusting the seats42
– adjusting thigh support42
– easy entry/exit43
– heating46
– lumbar support42
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory43
– shoulder support42
– sitting safely41
– storing the setting43
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation47
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo116
– with ski bag, refer to
Securing cargo109
"Select as
destination"127,186
"Select current speed"74
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operation via iDrive146
Selecting frequency
manually151
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route131
Selection options with
navigation system131
Selector lever
– Sequential Manual
Transmission58
Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock58
Selector lever positions
– Sequential Manual
Transmission58Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic58
– Drivelogic driving
programs60
– idle58
– initializing system, refer to
After changing wheels/
tires198
– reverse gear58
– Sequential mode59
– shift lights60
– shiftlock58
– towing217
– tow-starting218
Sequential mode59
"Service"70,184
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance215
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models204
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service204
– refer to Service
requirements69
"Service notification"184
"Service Request"176,184
"Service
requirements"70,184
Service requirements69
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service204
"Service Status"188
"Set date"75
"Set" in audio mode147
"Set" on trip computer69
"Set service date"71
"Set time"75
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
"Settings"188Settings
– changing on Control
Display74
– clock, 12h/24h mode75
– configuring, refer to
MDrive50
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date75
– language76
– units of measure76
"Settings" for BMW
Assist186
"Settings" for MDrive50
"Settings" for unlocking30
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times100
Shifting59
Shift lights60
Shiftlock58
Shift paddles on steering
wheel59
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control82
Short commands of voice
command system225
"Short route" for
navigation131
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route131
Shoulder support42
"Show current position"126
"Show destination
position"127
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer162
– CD player162
Side airbags87
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs207
Side-mounted turn signals,
replacing bulbs207
Side window blinds, refer to
Sun blinds103

Everything from A to Z
246 Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light93
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
– navigation system139
– status information20
– traffic information with
navigation system137
T
Tachometer66
Tail lamps207
– replacing bulbs207
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities224
Target cursor for
navigation126
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety5
Technical data222
– capacities224
– dimensions223
Telematics, refer to
BMW Assist182
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest104
– refer to Mobile phone168
"Telephone list"49
TeleService184
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region97
– adjusting with automatic
climate control97
– changing units of
measure76
– refer to Coolant
temperature66
Temperature display
– changing units of
measure76
– outside temperature66
– outside temperature
warning67
Temperature gauge, engine
oil67Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control64
"Terminate services"187
"Text language"77
"Theater", refer to Tone
control148
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp207
Through-loading system108
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting212
Tilt alarm sensor35
– switching off36
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror48
"Time"75
"Time / Date"74
"Time format"75
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation times100
"Timer 1" for parked car
ventilation101
"Timer 2" for parked car
ventilation101
Tire inflation pressures194
Tire pressure loss84
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM84
Tire Quality Grading196
Tire replacement, new wheels
and tires197Tires
– age195
– air loss84,85
– breaking-in112
– changing197
– condition196
– damage197
– flat tire, refer to Changing
wheels210
– inflation pressure194
– M Mobility System208
– new wheels and tires197
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor82
– pressure monitoring, refer to
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor84
– replacing210
– retreaded tires197
– size195
– tread196
– wear indicators196
– wheel/tire combination197
– winter tires198
"Tires, FTM"83
Tire trouble
– changing wheels210
"Tone"147
Tone dialing method176
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting147
– middle setting149
Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard
toolkit206
"Top 8" for mobile phone174
Torque
– lug bolts, refer to After
mounting212
– refer to Engine data222
Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method176
Tow bar217
Tow fitting216