2014 BMW M5 climate control

Brake disc corrosion
Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the
brake pads are favored by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion will built up when the maximum
pressure applied to the brake pads during
braking is not reached - thus discs don't get
cleaned.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐
sponse - generally that cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops collecting under‐
neath the vehicle.
These traces of water under the vehicle are
normal.
Ground clearance Limited ground clearance
Observe the limited ground clearance of
the vehicle, e. g. while entering underground
parking garages or when driving over obsta‐
cles. Otherwise, damages to the vehicle may
result.◀
To drive down from curbs with the Dynamic
Damping Control, refer to page 129, select the
following program, to keep the ground clear‐
ance as even as possible: "Sport Plus"
M Driver's Package: driving in thehigher speed range
Damage to the vehicle
To ensure problem-free driving behavior
in the maximum speed range, have any dam‐
age to the vehicle repaired as soon as possible
as it could negatively impact driving perform‐
ance. This includes, among other things, tires,
undercarriage and parts for improving aerody‐
namics.
Until the damage is repaired, do not drive the
vehicle in the higher speed range; otherwise,
there is the risk of an accident.◀Seite 171Things to remember when drivingDriving tips171
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45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h
R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h
S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification NumberDOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 4314
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
4314: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire age DOT … 4314: the tire was manufactured in the
43th week of 2014.
Recommendation
Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires at
least every 6 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
Temperature ADOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐
eral Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi‐
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead toSeite 186MobilityWheels and tires186
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 127
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Activated-charcoal filter 146
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 122
Active M differential 129
Active Protection 124
Active seat, front 54
Active seat ventilation, front 55
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 124
Adaptive Light Control 101
Additives, oil 196
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 215
Airbags 105
Airbags, indicator/warning light 106
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 145
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 145
Air distribution, manual 144
Air flow, automatic climate control 144
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 146
Air pressure, tires 184
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 189
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 151
Alternative oil types 197
Ambient light 103
Animal detection, see Night Vision 118
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 127
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 127
Approved axle load 220
Approved engine oils 197
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 160
Arrival time 95
Ashtray 152
Ashtray, front 152, 153
Ashtray, rear 153
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 209
Assistance when driving off 127
Attentiveness assistant 124
AUTO intensity 144
Automatic car wash 214
Automatic climate con‐ trol 143
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 107
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 101
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 145
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic trunk lid 41 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 144
AUTO program, intensity 144
Auto Start/Stop function 70
Average fuel consumption 94
Average speed 94
Axle loads, weights 220
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 209
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 212
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 206
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 206
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 161
Blinds, sun protection 49
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 199
BMW M technology 166
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 161
Brake assistant 127
Brake discs, break-in 168
Brake force display 124
Brake lights, adaptive 124
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Brake lights, bulb replace‐ment 204
Brake pads, break-in 168
Braking, hints 170
Breakdown assis‐ tance 208, 209
Break-in 168
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 97
Bulb replacement 201
Bulb replacement, front 202
Bulb replacement, rear 204
Bulbs and lights 201
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 209
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 46
Camera, care 217
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 137
Camera, Side View 139
Camera, Top View 141
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 161
Car battery 206
Carbon ceramic brake M 166
Car care products 215
Care, displays 217
Care, vehicle 215
Cargo 172
Cargo area, enlarging 155
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 162
Cargo, securing 173
Cargo straps, securing cargo 173 Car key, refer to Remote con‐
trol 34
Carpet, care 217
Car wash 214
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 169
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 199
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 160
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 166
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 201
Changing wheels 205
Changing wheels/tires 188
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 84
Checking the engine oil level electronically 195
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 195
Children, seating position 64
Children, transporting safely 64
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 64
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 65
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 64
Child safety locks 67
Child seat, mounting 64
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 216
Cigarette lighter 152
Cleaning displays 217
Climate control 143 Climate control laminated
tinted safety glass 169
Climate control wind‐ shield 169
Clock 88
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 162
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 74
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 74
Comfort Access 42
Compound brake 166
Compressor 189
Computer 94
Condensation on win‐ dows 144
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 171
Condition Based Service CBS 199
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 96
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 127
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 198
Coolant level 198
Coolant temperature 88
Cooling function 145
Cooling, maximum 145
Cooling system 198
Corrosion on brake discs 171 Seite 223Everything from A to ZReference223
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Parked vehicle, condensa‐tion 171
Parking aid, refer to PDC 134
Parking brake 72
Parking lights 100
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 138
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 134
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 118
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 115
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 50
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 216
Power failure 206
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 47
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 184
Pressure warning FTM, tires 111
Preventing Auto Start Stop 71
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 50
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 198 Radio-operated key, refer to
Remote control 34
Radio ready state 69
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 147
Rear lights 204
Rear socket 155
Rearview camera 136
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window defroster 145
Recirculated-air mode 145
Recommended fuel grade 182
Recommended tire brands 188
Refueling 180
Remaining range 89
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 150
Replacement fuse 207
Replacing parts 201
Replacing wheels/tires 188
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Reserve warning, refer to Range 89
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 109
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 146
Retaining straps, securing cargo 173
Retreaded tires 188
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 204
Roadside parking lights 101
Roller sunblinds 49 RON recommended fuel
grade 182
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 220
Roof-mounted luggage rack 173
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 212
Rubber components, care 216
S
Safe braking 170
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 217
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 124
Safety reel, windows 48
Safety systems, airbags 105
Saving fuel 175
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 201
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 213
Sealant 189
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54
Seat heating, rear 54
Seating position for chil‐ dren 64
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 58
Seats 52
Seat ventilation, front 55
Selection list in instrument cluster 93
Selector lever 77 Seite 228ReferenceEverything from A to Z228
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Total vehicle weight 220
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 212
Towing 211
Tow lug, see tow fitting 212
Tow-starting 211
Tow truck 211
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 108
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 82
Transporting children safely 64
Tread, tires 187
Trip computer 95
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 74
Trip odometer 88
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 211
Trunk lid, automatic 41
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, closing with no- touch activation 44
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 42
Trunk lid, hotel function 42
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 44
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 220
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 138
Turn signals, operation 74
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 204
U
Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measure 97
Universal remote control 150
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39 Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 45
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 216
USB interface 155
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 166
Vanity mirror 152
Vehicle battery 206
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 206
Vehicle, break-in 168
Vehicle care 215
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 206
Vehicle paint 215
Vehicle storage 217
Vehicle wash 214
Ventilation 146
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 149
Venting, see ventilation 146
Vent, see ventilation 146
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 84
Warning displays, see Check Control 84
Warning messages, see Check Control 84
Warning triangle 209
Washer fluid 76 Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐
pacity 221
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 76
Washer system 74
Washing, vehicle 214
Water on roads 170
Weights 220
Welcome lights 100
Wheel base, vehicle 220
Wheel cleaner 216
Wheels, changing 188
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 184
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Width, vehicle 220
Window defroster, rear 145
Windows, powered 47
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 169
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 76
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 74
Windshield wiper 74
Winter storage, care 217
Winter tires, suitable tires 189
Winter tires, tread 187
Wiper 74
Wiper blades, replacing 201
Wiper fluid 76
Wiper, fold-out position 76
Wiper system 74
Wood, care 216
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 201 Seite 230ReferenceEverything from A to Z230
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