2008 BMW M5 display

Under the hood
210 Do not add engine oil. Before continuing to
drive, note the recalculated remaining mile-
age until the next oil change service, refer to
Service requirements on page69. Have the
system checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Do not add oil until a value slightly above the
minimum of 0.0 US quarts/liters is displayed by
the oil level measurement. In this area a mes-
sage is also shown on the Control Display.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km,
otherwise the engine could be damaged.
Add a maximum of 1 US quart/1 liter of oil, oth-
erwise the engine may be damaged by adding
too much oil.
Add at least 0.5 US quart/0.5 liter of oil, other-
wise the oil level check cannot reliably display
the current oil level.<
Please conduct a fast measurement after
adding engine oil to check the oil quantity
added and to update the display.<
Continuous exposure to used oil has
caused cancer in laboratory testing.
For this reason, any skin areas that come into
contact with oil should be thoroughly washed
with soap and water.
Keep oil, grease etc. out of reach of children and
observe the warnings on the containers to pre-
vent health risks.<
Oil change
Have oil changed only at your BMW center or
at a workshop that works according to BMW
repair procedures with correspondingly trained
personnel.
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical
significance for the operation and service life of
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-
cific oils after confirming their suitability for use
in its vehicles with extensive testing.
Do not use oil additives, as these may
result in engine damage.<
Your BMW center will be happy to answer
detailed questions on BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic
oils.<
You can also call BMW of North America at
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Viscosity grades
Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and
is specified in SAE grades.
Approved oils belong to the SAE grade
10W-60.<
Alternative oil grades
If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is
unavailable, you can add small quantities of
other synthetic oils between oil changes.
Only use oils with the following specifications:
>Viscosity
preferred: SAE 10W-60;
alternative: SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-50 or
SAE 10W-50
>Specification
API SJ/CF, API SK/CF or higher
Low ambient temperatures
The oils used by BMW from the factory for your
vehicle model can be used at virtually all ambi-
ent temperatures. However, if the vehicle is
operated for a longer period at temperatures
below –47/–206, your BMW center will be
happy to recommend a suitable oil.

Maintenance
212
Maintenance
BMW maintenance system
The BMW maintenance system supports the
preservation of the traffic and operating safety
of your BMW. The ultimate objective is to
ensure economical maintenance by providing
the ideal service for your vehicle.
Should the day come when you decide to sell
your BMW, a complete dealer service history
will prove to be an asset of inestimable value.
CBS Condition Based Service
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into
account. Condition Based Service uses this to
determine the current and future service
requirements. By letting you define a service
and maintenance regimen that reflects your
own individual requirements, the system builds
the basis for trouble-free driving.
You can set the Control Display to show
remaining distances and times of selected
maintenance intervals and legally mandated
deadlines, refer to page69:
>Engine oil
>Brake pads, front and rear separately
>Brake fluid
>Vehicle check
>Legally mandated inspections depending
on local regulations
Service data in remote control
Your vehicle stores the information required
maintenance continuously in the remote con-
trol during driving. After accessing the data
stored in the remote control, your BMW Service
Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of
service procedures for your own individual vehi-
cle. You should therefore hand over the remote
control you last used to drive to the BMW Ser-
vice Advisor when you take your vehicle in for
service.
Make sure the date is set correctly, refer
to page76, otherwise the effectiveness
of CBS Condition Based Service is not
ensured.<
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service
and repair operations performed at your
BMW center.
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.<

Mobility
213Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnostics interface
Components which are decisive for the
exhaust-gas composition can be checked via
the OBD socket with a device.
This socket is located to the left on the driver's
side, on the underside of the instrument panel
under a cover.
Exhaust-gas values
The warning lamp lights up. The
exhaust-gas values worsen. Have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Display of the previously described
malfunction in Canadian models.
The lamp flashes under certain conditions. This
is a sign of excessive misfiring of the engine. In
this case you should reduce speed and drive to
the nearest BMW center as soon as possible.
Heavy engine misfiring causes serious damage
to the emission-relevant components, espe-
cially the catalytic converter, within a short time.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight-
ened, the OBD system will assume that
fuel vapor escapes. Then a display lights up. If
the cap is then tightened, the display will go out
within a few days.<
Event Data Recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring and diagnosis modules, or with
a device for recording or transmitting certain
vehicle data or information. If you have also sub-
scribed to BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can
be transmitted or recorded to enable corre-
sponding services.
Care
Important information on the care and mainte-
nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring
for your vehicle brochure.

Replacing components
214
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.
Only replace bulbs when cool, as other-
wise you may be burned.<
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.

Reference 233
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 commands 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 window122{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
FunctionCommand
To open phone175{Phone}
To dial phone number181{Dial number}
To display phone book182{A to Z}
To select from the phone book182{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"183{Top 8}
To redial182{Redial}
To display "Received calls"183{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"183{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"178{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Assist190{BMW Assist}
To open BMW Service, Services189{BMW service}
To open "BMW Contact"183{BMW Contact}
To open "BMW Contact Numbers"183{BMW Contact numbers}
To open "Roadside Assistance"190{Roadside Assistance}

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234
Navigation
Onboard info
FunctionCommand
To open navigation system122{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"68{Car data}
To display computer68{Onboard info}
To display trip computer69{Trip computer}
To open stopwatch74{Stopwatch}
To open speed limit73{Limit}
To activate speed limit74{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit74{Limit off}

Short commands of voice command system
236
Climate
menu
FunctionCommand
To adjust temperature distribution for front seat
heating47{Seat heater distribution}
To open "Vent settings"99{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"98{Automatic programs}
To open "Parked car ventilation"102{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"102{Automatic ventilation}
To display activation times102{Activation time}
FunctionCommand
To open the menu{Settings menu}
"Display off"21{Display off}
To open "Info sources"{Info sources}
To open "Settings"{Settings}
To open "Door locks"30, 32{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"50{Steering wheel buttons}
To open MDrive
*50{MDrive}
To open "Lighting"63{Lighting}
To open "Service requirements"69, 191{Service requirements}
To open "Service"69, 191{Service}
To open "BMW Service settings" settings193{BMW service settings}
To display "Check Control messages"72{Check Control messages}
To open "Head-Up Display"89{Head-up display}
To set brightness of Control Display76{Brightness}
To open "Units"76{Units}
To open "Language"77, 122{Language}
To open "Time"75{Time}
To open "Date"76{Date}
To open "PDC"78{PDC}
To open "FTM"83{FTM}
To open "TPM"85{TPM}
To display "Bluetooth"178{Bluetooth}

Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System79
– indicator lamp81
Accepted calls182
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
request223
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control71
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control101
"Activation time" for parked-
car ventilation102
Active front head restraints44
Active seat ventilation47
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display87
Adaptive Head Light94
"Add digits" for mobile
phone182
Additives
– coolant211
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils210
"Address book" for navigation
system131
Address for navigation
– deleting133
– entering124,127
– selecting132
– storing131
– storing current position132"Add to address book"131
"Add to destination
list"127,128
Adjusting active backrest
width43
Adjusting interior
temperature98
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control149
Adjusting thigh support42
"After door opened"44
"After unlocking"44
Airbags87
– indicator/warning lamp89
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags88
– sitting safely41
Air distribution
– automatic98
– manual99
Airing, refer to Ventilation101
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control100
– recirculated-air mode100
"Air recirculation on / off"50
Air supply, automatic climate
control97
Air volume99
AKI, refer to Fuel quality199
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional
alarms36
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off alarm35
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor36
– tilt alarm sensor35
"All channels"160
"All doors"30All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires204
"All stations", calling up with
radio152,156
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Altering stretch of road140
"AM", reception
range149,152
Antenna, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Antenna for mobile phone174
Antifreeze
– coolant211
– washer fluid64
Antilock Brake System
ABS79
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights232
Approved engine oils210
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights232
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear110
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer68
– refer to Starting destination
guidance136
"Arrow display" for navigation
system137
"Arrow display pop-up
instructions"123
Ashtray
– front108
– rear109