2013 BMW M5 navigation

Opening
Pull the handle.ClosingFold up the cover.
Center armrest
Front A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Press the button.
Locking the storage compartment
The storage compartment in the armrest can
be locked with an integrated key to separately
secure the trunk lid, refer to page 38, for exam‐
ple.
After the storage compartment is locked, the
remote control can be handed out without the
integrated key, refer to page 30, for instance at
a hotel.
This prevents access to the storage compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
Connection for an external audio
device
.
Description, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication.
Rear The center armrest contains a storage com‐
partment.
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Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort functions are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not plug chargers into the socketDo not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 201, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: saving new, see user's
manual for Navigation, Entertainment and
Communication.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability
of the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 117
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 75
Activated-charcoal filter 137
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 113
Active M differential 119
Active Protection 114
Active seat, front 49
Active seat ventilation, front 50
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 114
Adaptive light control 93
Additives, oil 187
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 206
Airbags 97
Airbags, indicator/warning light 98
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 136
Air distribution, manual 135
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 136
Air flow, automatic climate control 135
Air pressure, tires 175
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 137
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12 All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 180
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 142
Alternative oil types 187
Ambient light 95
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 117
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 117
Approved engine oils 187
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 151
Arrival time 89
Ashtray 143
Ashtray, front 143, 144
Ashtray, rear 144
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 200
Assistance when driving off 117
Attentiveness assistant 115
AUTO intensity 135
Automatic car wash 205
Automatic climate con‐ trol 134
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 99
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 93
Automatic locking 41
Automatic recirculated-air control 136
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 36
Automatic tailgate 37
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 135
AUTO program, intensity 135 Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 213
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, width 49
Backup camera 125
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 200
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 203
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 197
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 197
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 152
Blinds, sun protection 45
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 190
BMW M technology 158
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 152
Brake assistant 117
Brake discs, breaking in 160
Brake force display 114
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 114 Seite 216ReferenceEverything from A to Z216
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Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ment 195
Brake lights, adaptive 114
Brake pads, breaking in 160
Braking, hints 162
Breakdown assis‐ tance 199, 200
Breaking in 160
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 91
Bulb replacement 192
Bulb replacement, front 193
Bulb replacement, rear 195
Bulbs and lamps 192
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 200
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 41
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 41
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 41
Camera, backup camera 126
Camera, care 208
Camera, Side View 130
Camera, Top View 129
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 152
Car battery 197
Carbon ceramic brake M 158
Car care products 206
Care, displays 208
Care, vehicle 206
Cargo 164
Cargo area, enlarging 147
Cargo area lid 36
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 153
Cargo, securing 165 Cargo straps, securing
cargo 165
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 208
Car wash 205
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 161
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 190
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 151
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 33
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Ceramic brake 158
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 192
Changing wheels 196
Changing wheels/tires 179
Check Control 79
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 186
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child safety locks 62
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 207
Cigarette lighter 143
Cleaning, displays 208
Climate control 134 Climate control laminated
tinted safety glass 161
Climate control wind‐ shield 161
Clock 82
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 153
Collision warning with City Braking function 104
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 69
Comfort Access 39
Compound brake 158
Compressor 180
Computer 88
Condensation on win‐ dows 135
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 163
Condition Based Service CBS 190
Confirmation signal 41
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 90
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 117
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 189
Coolant temperature 82
Cooling function 136
Cooling, maximum 136
Cooling system 189
Corrosion on brake discs 163 Seite 217Everything from A to ZReference217
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Manual brake, refer to Parkingbrake 67
Manual operation, backup camera 126
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 124
Manual operation, Side View 131
Manual operation, Top View 129
Manual transmission 77
Marking on approved tires 179
Massage seat, front 49
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 136
Maximum speed, display 86
Maximum speed, winter tires 180
M carbon ceramic brake 158
M Compound brake 158
M differential, active 119
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 118
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 72
M Drive 57
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 163
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 76
M Dynamic Mode MDM 118
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 200
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 54
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 16 Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 79
Microfilter 137
Minimum tread, tires 178
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 161
Mobility System 180
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 193
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 59
M technology 158
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
M view, head-up display 132
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 53
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 207
New wheels and tires 179
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 108
No Passing Information 86
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 203
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 191
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 191 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 127
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 174
Odometer 82
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 186
Oil, adding 187
Oil additives 187
Oil change 188
Oil change interval, service requirements 84
Oil filler neck 187
Oil types, alternative 187
Oil types, approved 187
Old batteries, disposal 197
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 192
Opening/closing the trunk lid with no-touch activation 40
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 36
Opening and closing via door lock 35
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 136
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 82
Overtaking prohibitions 86
P Paint, vehicle 206
Park Distance Control PDC 123
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Parked vehicle, condensa‐tion 163
Parking aid, refer to PDC 123
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 92
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 127
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 123
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 108
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 106
People detection, refer to Night Vision 108
Permissible axle load 213
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 44
Plastic, care 207
Power failure 197
Power sunroof, glass 45
Power windows 43
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 175
Pressure warning FTM, tires 102
Preventing Auto Start Stop 66
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 21
Protective function, glass sunroof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16 R
Radiator fluid 189
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 70
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 138
Rear lamps 195
Rear socket 145
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window defroster 136
Recirculated-air mode 136
Recommended tire brands 179
Refueling 172
Remaining range 83
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 141
Replacement fuse 198
Replacing parts 192
Replacing wheels/tires 179
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Range 83
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 136
Retaining straps, securing cargo 165
Retreaded tires 180
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Roadside parking lamps 93
Roller sunblinds 45
RON gasoline quality 174
Roof load capacity 213 Roof-mounted luggage
rack 165
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 203
Rubber components, care 207
S Safe braking 162
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 52
Safety belts 51
Safety belts, care 207
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 114
Safety switch, windows 44
Safety systems, airbags 97
Saving fuel 167
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 192
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 204
Sealant 180
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 51
Seat heating, front 50
Seat heating, rear 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 54
Seats 48
Seat ventilation, front 50
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever 72
Sensors, care 208
Sequential mode 73
Service and warranty 7
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Service requirements, Condi‐tion Based Service
CBS 190
Service requirements, dis‐ play 84
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 200
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 120
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 41
Settings, M Drive 57
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 90
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 54
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 77
Shift Lights 75
Shoulder support 49
Side airbags 97
Side View 130
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 41
Sitting safely 48
Size 212
Ski bag 148
Slide/tilt glass roof 45
Smallest turning circle 213
Smoker's package 143
Snow chains 183
Socket 145
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 191
SOS button 199
Spare fuse 198
Speaker lighting 96
Specified engine oil types 187
Speed, average 89
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 89
Speed limiter, display 86
Speed Limit Information 86
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 89 Split screen 20
Stability control systems 117
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 132
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 65
Start/Stop button 63
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 64
Status display, tires 100
Status information, iDrive 20
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 120
Steering wheel, adjusting 56
Steering wheel heating 57
Steering wheel memory 54
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartment, re‐ mote control 153
Storage compartments 150
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 150
Storage, tires 180
Storing the vehicle 208
Summer tires, tread 178
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 80
Surround View 125
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 136
System states of the driving dynamics 84
T
Tachometer 81
Tail and brake lamps 195
Tailgate 36
Tailgate, automatic 37
Tailgate opening/closing with no-touch activation 40
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 34 Tail lamps 195
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 212
Technology, BMW M 158
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 135
Temperature display, external temperature 82
Temperature, engine oil 81
Terminal, starting aid 201
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 80
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 42
Theft protection, refer to Central locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 108
Through-loading system 147
Tilt alarm sensor 43
Time of arrival 89
Tire damage 178
Tire identification marks 177
Tire inflation pressure 175
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 102
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 100
Tires, changing 179
Tire sealant 180
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 175
Tire tread 178
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 192
Top View 128
Total vehicle weight 213
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