2013 BMW M5 sensor

CareVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g., Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the
hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 70, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 43.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission:
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Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, for example.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the passen‐
ger compartment for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.
Displays/screens
Clean the displays with an antistatic microfiber
cloth.
Cleaning displays
Do not use chemical or household
cleansers.
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the
unit.
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐
ces or electrical components.Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage
can result.◀
Long-term vehicle storage
Your service center can advise you on what to
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Ignition key, refer to Remotecontrol 30
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 101 , 103
Indicator and warning lamps 79
Individual air distribution 135
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 57
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 175
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 102
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 88
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 103
Instrument cluster 78
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 79
Instrument lighting 95
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 141
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 199
Intelligent Safety 103
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 135
Interior equipment 141
Interior lamps 95
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 34
Interior motion sensor 43
Interior rearview mirror 56
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 56
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 84 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 197
Jump-starting 200
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 31
Knee airbag 97
L Lamp replacement 192
Lamp replacement, front 193
Lamp replacement, rear 195
Lamps 92
Lamps and bulbs 192
Lane departure warning 111
Lane margin, warning 111
Language on Control Dis‐ play 91
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 165
LATCH child restraint fixing system 60
Launch Control 75
Leather, care 206
LED headlamps, Bulb re‐ placement 195
LED light 195
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 193
Length, vehicle 213
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 195
Light alloy wheels, care 207
Light control 93
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 193 Lighter, front 143, 144
Lighter, rear 144
Lighting 92
Lighting, speaker 96
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 34
Light switch 92
Load 164
Loading 164
Lock, door 35
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 36
Locking/unlocking via door lock 35
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 41
Locking, central 33
Locking, settings 41
Locking via trunk lid 37
Lock, power window 44
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 62
Low beams 92
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 94
Lower back support 49
Low Speed Assistant 76
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 165
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 190
Maintenance require‐ ments 190
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 84
Maintenance system, BMW 190
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 79
Manual air distribution 135
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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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