2007 BMW M5 SEDAN power steering

Controls
51Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
3.Select "MDrive" and press the controller.
The functions contained in MDrive are dis-
played:
>"SMG Drivelogic"
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic: Shifting modes and Drive-
logic driving programs, refer to page60
>"EDC"
Programs of the Electronic Damping
Control, refer to page81
>"DSC"
Dynamic Stability Control and
M Dynamic Mode, refer to page79
>"POWER"
Programs of the M Engine Dynamic
Control, refer to page58
>"Backrest:"
*
Programs of the active backrest width
adjustment, refer to page43
>"Head-Up Display"
*
Views of the Head-Up Display, refer to
page88
You can reset all settings for MDrive to the
default values:
>"Reset to default"
4.Select the desired function.5.Press the controller.
6.Turn the controller to select the desired set-
ting.
"Unchanged" retains the current setting
made outside of MDrive.
7.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Activating settings
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up. The settings made on
the Control Display for the functions
contained in MDrive are active.
Pressing the button again deactivates MDrive.
If the indicator lamp flashes after pressing
the button, MDrive was unable to react, as
the ABS Antilock Brake System or DSC
Dynamic Stability Control is currently control-
ling the vehicle stability. Press the button
again when the indicator lamp no longer
flashes.<
Even with MDrive activated, you can change
individual settings outside MDrive, e.g. with the
buttons in the center console. To reactivate all
settings made for MDrive on the Control Dis-
play: press the button twice.
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Driving
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M Engine Dynamic Control
With M Engine Dynamic Control you can influ-
ence how sporty the reaction of your vehicle to
accelerator pedal movements is to be. Three
programs are available to you.
"P 400" program
In the "P 400" program the engine reacts gently
to movements of the accelerator pedal. This is,
for example, ideal for city driving or driving on
snow. In the process, the fuel consumption is
minimal and the engine output is reduced.
"P 500" program
The "P 500" program provides maximum per-
formance and more spontaneous reaction of
the engine to accelerator pedal movements.
"P 500 Sport" program
In the "P 500 Sport" program the engine reacts
especially spontaneously and uncompromis-
ingly sporty with maximum performance to
accelerator pedal movements.
Selecting program
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
Each time the engine is started, the "P 400"
program is activated.
Press the POWER button to activate the
"P 500" program. Pressing the POWER button
repeatedly switches between the programs
"P 400" and "P 500".You can also activate your preferred program
with the button on the steering wheel, refer
to MDrive on page50.
Please activate the "P 500 Sport" program with
MDrive.
For the programs "P 500" and "P 500 Sport"
the LED in the POWER button lights up.
Manual transmission
Each time the engine is started, the "P 400"
program is activated.
You can select the programs "P 400", "P 500"
and "P 500 Sport" with the button on the steer-
ing wheel, refer to MDrive on page50.
Sequential Manual
Transmission with Drivelogic
The concept
The SMG Sequential Manual Transmission
with Drivelogic is an automated manual trans-
mission in which an electrohydraulic system
handles the clutching and gear changes.
The Sequential Manual Transmission is oper-
ated with the selector lever and two shift pad-
dles on the steering wheel.
It offers you the following functions:
>Optional manual or automatic operation:
Sequential mode or Drive mode
>Selection option between different driving
programs, Drivelogic, refer to page60
>Upshift display, shift lights, refer to page61
>Automatic downshifting and prevention of
incorrect shifting even in Sequential opera-
tion
>Automatic double clutching
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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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Giving and receiving assistance
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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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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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