2013 BMW M5 check engine

▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
Tow-starting
Double-clutch transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Due to the double-clutch transmission, the en‐
gine cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 200. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 63, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pressed and slowly release the
clutch. After the engine starts, immediately
press on the clutch again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 204MobilityBreakdown assistance204
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Double-clutch transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances, such as spilled fuel,
oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed
immediately to prevent the finish from being
altered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.Seite 206MobilityCare206
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Exterior mirror, automaticdimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 200
External temperature dis‐ play 82
External temperature warn‐ ing 82
Eyes for securing cargo 165
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 79
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 135
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 79
Filler neck for engine oil 187
Fine wood, care 207
First aid kit 200
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 203
Flat tire, changing wheels 196
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 103
Flooding 162
Floor carpet, care 208
Floor mats, care 208
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 147
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 71
Foot brake 162
Front airbags 97
Front lamps 193
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 99
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 99 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 102
Fuel 174
Fuel cap 172
Fuel consumption, current 83
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel quality 174
Fuel recommendation 174
Fuel, tank capacity 214
Fuse 198
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 141
Gasoline 174
Gasoline quality 174
Gear change 74
Gear shift indicator 86
General driving notes 161
Glass sunroof, powered 45
Glove compartment 150
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 213
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 213
Ground clearance 163
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 142
Hazard warning flashers 199
Head airbags 97
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 93
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 92
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 34 Headlamp flasher 69
Headlamp glass 193
Headlamps 193
Headlamps, care 206
Headlamp washer system 69
Headliner 15
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 52
Head restraints, rear 53
Head-Up Display 131
Head-up Display, care 208
Head-up display, M view 132
Head-up display, standard view 132
Heavy cargo, stowing 165
Height, vehicle 212
High-beam Assistant 94
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 94
Higher speed range 163
Hills 162
Hill Start Assistant 119
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 117
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 152
Homepage 6
Hood 184
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 38
Hot exhaust system 161
HUD Head-Up Display 131
Hydroplaning 161
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 82
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 82
Identification marks, tires 177
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 184
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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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Tow fitting 203
Towing 202
Tow-starting 202
Tow truck 202
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 100
Transmission, manual 77
Transmission positions 72
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 178
Trip computer 90
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 69
Trip odometer 82
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 202
Trunk lid 36
Trunk lid, automatic 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 39
Trunk lid, hotel function 38
Trunk lid opening/closing with no-touch activation 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 34
Turning circle 213
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 127
Turn signals, operation 69
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 195
U
Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 91
Universal remote control 141
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 36
Unlocking/locking via door lock 35
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 34
Unlocking, settings 41 Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 207
USB interface 146
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 158
Vehicle battery 197
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 197
Vehicle, breaking in 160
Vehicle care 206
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 184
Vehicle jack 197
Vehicle paint 206
Vehicle storage 208
Vehicle wash 205
Ventilation 137
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 139
Voice activation system 23
W Warning indicators 79
Warning lamps 79
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 79
Warning triangle 200
Washer fluid 71
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 214
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 71
Washer system 69
Washing, vehicle 205
Water on roads 162
Weights 213
Welcome lamps 92 Wheel base, vehicle 213
Wheel cleaner 207
Wheels, changing 179
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 175
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Width, vehicle 212
Window defroster, rear 136
Windows, powered 43
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 161
Windshield washer fluid 71
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 71
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 69
Windshield wiper 69
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 71
Winter storage, care 208
Winter tires, suitable tires 180
Winter tires, tread 178
Wiper blades, replacing 192
Wiper fluid 71
Wiper system 69
Wood, care 207
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 22
Wrench 192
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