2007 BMW M5 SEDAN jump start

Replacing components
218
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
ma te. Your BM W center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine switched off. Connections, refer to
Jump starting on page220.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright
position for transport and storage. Always
restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping
over during transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings are also lost
and must be updated:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page43.
>Time and Date
The values must be updated, refer to
page74.
>Radio
Stations must be stored again if necessary,
refer to page152.
>Navigation system
Wait until the system starts, refer to
page120.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, as
this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately
resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and fuse alloca-
tion diagram are located in the compartment for
the onboard tool kit, refer to page210.
In glove compartment
1.Release both quick-release fasteners.
2.Fold the cover forward or remove.
in cargo bay
1.Lift up floor mat.
2.Release the quick-release fastener of the
right side panel and pull out the panel.
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First-aid kit*
Some of the articles contained in the first-aid kit
have a limited service life. Therefore, check the
expiration dates of the contents regularly and
replace the contents concerned in good time if
necessary.
The first-aid kit is located in the luggage com-
partment lid.
Loosen the wing nut to open.
Roadside Assistance*
The Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group
offers you assistance in the event of a break-
down around the clock, including on weekends
and public holidays.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis-
tance in your home country can be found in the
Contact brochure.
With BMW Assist you can contact the Roadside
Assistance of the BMW Group for assistance in
the event of a breakdown directly via iDrive,
refer to page188.
Jump starting
When your battery is discharged, you can use
two jumper cables to start your BMW with
power from the battery in a second vehicle. You
can also use the same method to help start
another vehicle. Use only jumper cables with
fully-insulated clamp handles.To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running. Care-
fully adhere to the following sequence, both to
prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to
guard against possible personal injuries.<
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and
approximately the same capacitance in Ah.
This information can be found on the bat-
tery.
2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.
3.Switch off any electrical systems and com-
ponents in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
To avoid personal injury from sparks, fol-
low this sequence when connecting
jumper cables.<
In your BMW M5, the so-called jump-starting
terminal in the engine compartment serves as a
positive terminal for the battery, also refer to
engine compartment overview on page204.
The cover cap is marked with a +.
1.Fold open the cover of the BMW jump-
starting terminal. To do so, pull the tab.
2.Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+
to the positive terminal of the battery or a
jump-starting terminal of the vehicle provid-
ing assistance.
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221Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
3.Attach the second end of the cable to the
positive terminal of the battery or to a start-
ing-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.
4.Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/–
to the negative terminal of the battery or to
an engine or body ground of the assisting
vehicle.
Your BMW M5 has a special nut as body
ground or negative terminal.
5.Attach the second end of the cable to the
negative terminal of the battery or to the
engine or body ground of the vehicle to be
started.
Starting engine
1.Start the engine on the assisting vehicle
and allow it to run at idle for several minutes
at slightly increased speed.
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the connection sequence.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting and towing
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using tow fitting
The screw-on tow-fitting must always be car-
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW M5.
It is located in the toolkit in the luggage com-
partment lid, refer to page210.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral
loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehi-
cle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the
tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.<
Access to screw thread
Press the arrow symbol on the cover in the
bumper.
Front:
Rear:
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Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page55, otherwise the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield
wipers would not be available. Do not tow the
vehicle with the rear axle raised, as otherwise
the steering can turn to the left or right. When
the engine is stopped, there is no power assist.
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
Do not tow the vehicle with only the front
or rear axle raised, as otherwise the
engine may be damaged or the steering can
turn to the left or right.<
Have the vehicle transported on a flatbed sur-
face only.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page220. With a catalytic con-
verter, the vehicle should only be tow-started
with the engine cold.
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Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Ashtray
– front106
– rear106
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist187
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems78
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control98
"Audio"147,149,154
Audio146
– controls146
– switching on/off146
– tone control147
– volume147
Audio device, external105
Automatic
– air distribution96
– air volume96
– headlamp control91
– service notification189
– steering wheel
adjustment43
– storing stations152
Automatic car washes114
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control95
– automatic air distribution96
– parked car ventilation99
– switching on and off99
– ventilation in rear99
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing33
Automatic curb monitor48
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control91
– refer to Daytime running
lamps92
– refer to Interior lamps94
– refer to Pathway lighting92
– refer to Welcome lamps91"Automatic programs"96
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic station search151
"Automatic ventilation"100
AUTO program for automatic
climate control96
"Autostore" on the
radio150,152
"AUX"146
,165,167
AUX-In connection105,165
Average fuel consumption67
– setting units75
Average speed, refer to
Computer66
"Avoid ferries" for navigation
system133
"Avoid highways" for
navigation system132
Avoiding freeways for
navigation132
Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation system133
Axle loads, refer to
Weights228
"A - Z"180
B
"Backrest:"51
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support42
Backrests, refer to Seats42
Backrest width42
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs212
"Balance", refer to Tone
control148
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit220
Bass, refer to Tone
control147
"Bass", tone control148
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery218
– jump starting220Battery replacement, remote
control for comfort
access37
BC button, refer to
Computer66
Being towed222
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders105
Blind, refer to Sun blinds103
Blower, refer to Air volume97
"Bluetooth"174
"BMW Assist"188
BMW Assist187
– activating192
– breakdown assistance188
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations190
– displaying vehicle data193
– information service190
– services offered187
– TeleService189
– updating191
"BMW Contact"182
"BMW Contact
Numbers"182
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system208
"BMW Service settings"191
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders105
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone, refer to Snap-
in adapter185
Brake assistant79
Brake force display85
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs212
– two-stage85
Brake rotors
– breaking-in112
– refer to Braking safely113
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Everything from A to Z
242 Ignition lock55
– starting engine with comfort
access37
i menu17
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System80
– airbags87
– brake system80
– DSC13,79
– Flat Tire Monitor83
– high beams13
– MDrive13,51
– M Dynamic Mode13,79
– parking lamps/low beams13
– safety belt warning46
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor84
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure198
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor81
– refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor83
Info menu17
Information
– on another location128
– on current position128
– on destination location128
"Information" for navigation
system128
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"129
Information service190
"Info sources"69
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor82
– radio, refer to Storing
stations152
– refer to Power failure218
– refer to Setting time and
date74
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory43"Input map"127
Installation location
– CD changer163
– drive for navigation DVD120
– mobile phone104
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions137
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting94
Instrument lighting94
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control102
Interesting destination for
navigation128
"Interim time"73
Interior lamps94
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor35
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror49
– automatic dimming
feature49
Intermittent mode of the
wipers62
J
Jacking points216
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting220
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access36
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"182
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
– spare key28
Knock control197
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams91
Lamps and bulbs210
"Language / Units"75,76
– for navigation
system121,137
"Languages"76
– for navigation
system121,137
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo116
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list129
"Last seat pos."44
LATCH child restraint fixing
system53
LEDs light-emitting
diodes210
Length, refer to
Dimensions227
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs213
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs210
Lighter106
"Lighting"62
Lighting
– instruments94
– lamps and bulbs210
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps91
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Everything from A to Z
248 Settings
– changing on Control
Display73
– clock, 12h/24h mode74
– configuring, refer to
MDrive50
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date75
– language76
– units of measure75
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times100
Shifting60
Shift lights61
Shiftlock59
Shift paddles on steering
wheel60
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control81
Short commands of voice
command system229
"Short route" for
navigation132
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route132
Shoulder support42
"Show current position"127
"Show destination
position"127
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer162
– CD player162
Side airbags86
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs212
Side-mounted turn signals,
replacing bulbs212
Side window blinds, refer to
Sun blinds103
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely41
– with airbags41
– with head restraint41
– with safety belts41Ski bag108
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass sunroof, electric38
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes113
SMG, refer to Sequential
Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic58
"SMG Drivelogic"51,61
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing185
– using172
Snow chains
202
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface209
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices107
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing33
Song search on CD, refer to
Sampling tracks161
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call219
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses218
– key28
Spare wheel
– driving with spare wheel217
– refer to Changing
wheels215
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils206
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils206
Speed-dependent
volume148
Speed limit72
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit72
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", tone
control148
Speed with winter tires202
"Sport" with EDC81Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems78
Start/Stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine56
"Start" for stopwatch73
"Start guidance"125,134
Starting, refer to Starting
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting220
Starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes113
Starting difficulties, jump
starting220
Starting off
– on a slippery surface113
– on slopes113
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"127
"Start service"188
"Start Service" for BMW
Assist190
"State / Province" for
destination entry123
"State inspection"70
Station, refer to Radio150
"Status"69
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment49
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory43
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit49
– heating49
– lock, refer to Ignition lock55
– MDrive button50
– memory43
– programmable button49
– shift paddles60
"Steering wheel button"50
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