2007 BMW M5 SEDAN Owner's Manual

Mobility
223Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
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.
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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Reference
This chapter contains the technical data,
the short commands of the voice command
system, and the index that will direct you
as quickly as possible to the information
you are looking for.
Reference
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Technical data
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Technical data
Engine data
M5
Displacement cu in/cmµ305.1/4,999
No. of cylinders10
Maximum output hp 500
at engine speed rpm 7,750
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 383/520
at engine speed rpm 6,100
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Dimensions
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 40.7 ft/12.4 m
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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 US gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 Fuel grade: page197
of that reserve US gal/liters approx. 4/15
Window and headlamp
washer system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5For more details: page62
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Short commands of voice command
system
With short commands you can run certain func-
tions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important short com-
mands 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 phone173{Phone}
To dial phone number179{Dial number}
To display phone book180{A to Z}
To select from the phone book180{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"181{Top 8}
To redial180{Redial}
To display "Received calls"181{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"181{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"176{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Assist188{BMW Assist}
To open BMW Service, Services187{BMW service}
To open "BMW Contact"181{BMW Contact}
To open "BMW Contact Numbers"181{BMW Contact numbers}
To open "Roadside Assistance"188{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"67{Car data}
To display computer67{Onboard info}
To display trip computer68{Trip computer}
To open stopwatch73{Stopwatch}
To open speed limit72{Limit}
To activate speed limit73{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit73{Limit off}
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