2013 BMW M5 SEDAN key battery

Opening and closingVehicle equipment
All 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.
Remote control/key Buttons on the remote control1Unlocking2Locking3Trunk lid4Panic mode, headl. courtesy delay feat.
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
The settings called up and implemented when
the car is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the car. Personal Pro‐
file, refer to page 31.
Information on the required maintenance is
stored in the remote control as well. Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 190
Integrated key
Press the button on the back of the remote
control, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest.
The storage compartment contains a switch
for separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 38.
Replacing the battery
1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.2.Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.3.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment; see arrow 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.5.Press the cover closed.Seite 30ControlsOpening and closing30
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Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
Malfunction
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐
locked with the remote control, the battery
may be discharged or there may be interfer‐
ence from external sources such as mobile
phones, metal objects, overhead power lines,
transmission towers, etc.
If this occurs, lock or unlock the driver's door at
the door lock using the integrated key.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:▷LX8766S.▷LX8766E.▷LX8CAS.▷LX8CAS2.▷MYTCAS4.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and▷this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Using the door lock
General information
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key.◀
In some country-specific versions, the alarm
system is triggered if the vehicle is unlocked
via the door lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of
the remote control.
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be unlocked or locked via the
door lock.
Locking the doors and trunk lid at
once
To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:
1.With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐
ing the button for the central locking sys‐
tem in the interior.2.Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door.3.Lock the vehicle.Seite 35Opening and closingControls35
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▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel memory is pressed briefly.
Activating the setting
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Last seat position autom."
Alarm system
The conceptThe vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk
lid.▷Movements in the vehicle.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the
car.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the high beams.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control, Comfort Access or at
the door lock the alarm system is armed or dis‐
armed at the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm systemUnlocking via the door lock will trigger the
alarm on some country-specific versions.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of
the remote control.
Trunk lid and armed alarm system The trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens with
no-touch activation, refer to page 40.
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and
monitored again if the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk
lid can only be opened using the remote con‐
trol if the vehicle was unlocked first.
Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching off the alarm▷Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐
trol.▷With Comfort Access: If you are carrying
the remote control with you, pull on the
driver side or front passenger side door
handle.Seite 42ControlsOpening and closing42
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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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