2007 BMW M5 SEDAN parking brake

At a glance
13Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Indicator and warning lamps
The concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
different combinations and colors.
Some lamps are tested for proper function by
briefly lighting up during starting of the engine
or when the ignition is switched on.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the bottom edge of the Con-
trol Display explain the meaning of the dis-
played indicator and warning lamps.
Additional information, e.g. on the cause of a
malfunction and on the corresponding need to
take action can be displayed via the Check Con-
trol, refer to page70.In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps indicate that cer-
tain functions are activated or deactivated:
MDrive51
Handbrake applied57
Handbrake applied for Canadian
models
Parking lamps/low beams91
M Dynamic Mode79
High beams/headlamp flasher93
Lamp flashes:
DSC controls the drive and braking
forces for maintaining vehicle
stability79
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Driving
56
Radio readiness and ignition switched
off
All indicator and warning lamps in the instru-
ment cluster go out.
Starting engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms,
otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust
gases can cause unconsciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, as such a vehicle represents a
potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run-
ning, shift into neutral
* or move the selector
lever into position N and firmly apply the hand-
brake, otherwise the vehicle can begin to roll.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated starting attempts in
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and
there is a danger of overheating and damaging
the catalytic converter.<
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it
running while the vehicle remains stationary.
Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine
speed.
Manual transmission*
Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort
access in vehicle, refer to page36.
1.Depress brake pedal.
2.Depress the clutch pedal and select the
idling position.
3.Press the Start/Stop button.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort
access in vehicle, refer to page36.
1.Firmly apply the handbrake.
2.Depress brake pedal.
3.Place selector lever in position N.
4.Press the Start/Stop button.
If the engine does not start, shift back to
the last selector lever position selected,
refer to the instrument cluster display or the
selector lever. Then select position N.
You cannot start off with the hood open.
When the engine is cold, the exhaust system
has a slightly metallic undertone due to the sys-
tem design.<
Switching off engine
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
remote control with you.
When parking, firmly apply the handbrake, as
otherwise the vehicle could roll.<
Manual transmission*
1.Press the Start/Stop button with the vehicle
stopped.
2.Shift into first gear or reverse.
3.Firmly apply the handbrake.
4.Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page55.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
1.Firmly apply the handbrake.
2.Engage a driving position.
3.Press the Start/Stop button.
If N is engaged when switching off the
engine, this will be pointed out to you opti-
cally and acoustically.
4.Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page55.
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Things to remember when driving
112
Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to
each other. To ensure that your vehicle contin-
ues to provide optimized economy of operation
throughout an extended service life, we request
that you devote careful attention to the follow-
ing section.
Do not use the driving programs 5 and 6 during
break-in, refer to Drivelogic on page60.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at changing engine and driving speeds,
however do not exceed 5,500 rpm or 105 mph/
170 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kick-down mode during these
initial miles.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km to
3,000 miles/5,000 km
The engine and driving speed can gradually be
increased up to a continuous vehicle speed of
135 mph/220 km/h. Only drive at top speed
briefly, e.g. when passing.
Transmission
The function of the transmission is only at its
optimized level after driving a distance of
approx. 300 miles/500 km. Do not exceed
engine speeds of 5,500 rpm during this time.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive reservedly during the
first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive in a reserved manner during
this break-in period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch is only at its opti-
mized level after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. With manual transmission:
during this break-in period, engage the clutch
gently.
Following part replacement
Observe the break-in instructions again if com-
ponents mentioned above must be replaced
after subsequent driving operation.
General driving notes
Closing luggage compartment lid
Operate the vehicle only when the lug-
gage compartment lid is completely
closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could pene-
trate into the passenger compartment.<
If special circumstances should make it abso-
lutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the
luggage compartment lid open:
1.Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
2.Increase the air volume of the automatic cli-
mate control to a high level, refer to
page97.
Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles, extremely high temper-
atures are generated on the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to it, and never apply undercoating to
them. When driving, standing at idle and while
parking take care to avoid possible contact
between the hot exhaust system and any highly
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Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
DOT Quality Grades200
Draft-free ventilation99
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders105
Drivelogic60
Drive mode59
"Driver's door only"31
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams91
Driving programs, refer to
Drivelogic60
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route135
Driving stability control
systems78
Driving through water113
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes112
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function98
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function98
"DSC"51,79
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control79
– indicator lamp13,79
– malfunction80
DVD for navigation120
"Dynamic route" for
navigation133
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC79
– M Dynamic Mode MDM79
E
Easy entry/exit49
– backrest width43
"EDC"51
EDC Electronic Damping
Control81
– "Comfort"81
– "Normal"81
– "Sport"81
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of CD player146Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door196
– glass sunroof, electric39
– luggage compartment lid34
Electric steering wheel
adjustment49
Electronic brake-force
distribution78
Electronic Damping Control
EDC81
Emergency call219
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door196
– luggage compartment lid34
Emergency operation of glass
sunroof, refer to Moving
manually39
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
cargo bay34
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance220
"Enable services"193
"End call"180
Engaging driving position,
refer to Selector lever
positions59
Engaging forward position,
refer to Selector lever
positions59
Engine
– breaking-in112
– data226
– M Engine Dynamic
Control58
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature65
– speed226
– starting56
– starting, with comfort
access36
– switching off56Engine compartment204
Engine coolant206
Engine oil
– adding205
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils206
– approved engine oil206
– checking oil level204
– exact measurement205
– fast measurement205
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements68
– oil change206
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils206
– possible displays205
– temperature66
– temperature gauge66
Engine output, refer to Engine
data226
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature65
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data226
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine56
"Enter address"122,130
Entering destination via town/
city name123
Entering intersection,
navigation124
Entering the
address122,125
Entering town/city for
navigation123
Entering zip code for
navigation123
"Entertainment"146
Entertainment sound output
on/off147
Entry map for destination127
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control149
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control149
"ESN"157
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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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Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Outside temperature
display66
– changing unit of measure75
– in computer75
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control146
– screen display20
P
"P 400"58
"P 500"58
"P 500 Sport"58
Panic mode31
Park Distance Control PDC77
"Parked car operation"100
"Parked car ventilation"100
Parked car ventilation99
– activating activation
time100
– preselecting activation
times100
– switching on and off
directly100
Parked car ventilation system,
LED95
Parking, vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control77
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control77
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake57
Parking lamps91
– indicator lamp13
Parking lamps/low beams,
indicator lamp13
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down48
"Pathway lighting"92
Pathway lighting92
"PDC"78
"PDC display on"78
PDC Park Distance Control77Personal Profile29
"Perspective"136
"Phone"174,176,179
Phone book178
– changing entry180
– creating and editing voice
phone book184
– deleting all entries181
– deleting entry181
– dialing phone number180
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book181
– dialing179
– most recent numbers181
– selecting in phone book181
– Top 8181
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– power windows38
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit220
Plastic, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
"Play" on the radio158
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter99
Position
– displaying142
– storing130
"POWER"51
POWER, refer to M Engine
Dynamic Control58
Power failure218
Power windows, refer to
Windows37
Preselecting activation times
of the parked car
ventilation100
"Presets" on the
radio150,157
Pressure, tires198
– producing with M Mobility
System213Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor83
"Profile"193
Programmable button on
steering wheel49
Programmable memory
buttons21
Programming button function,
refer to Programmable
button on steering wheel49
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– windows38
R
Radio
– autostore152
– controls146
– High Definition Radio154
– sampling stations151
– satellite radio156
– selecting frequency
manually151
– selecting
waveband146,150
– station search151
– station selection150
– station with the best
reception152
– storing stations152
– switching on/off146
– tone control147
– volume147
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes154
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
– with comfort access37
Radio stations, storing152
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