2014 BMW M5 stop start

Screw thread for tow fitting
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
Tow-starting
M double-clutch transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the M double-clutch transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 209. 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 68, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and reel off the hazard warning
system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 213Breakdown assistanceMobility213
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M double-clutch transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever 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.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with a M double clutch
transmission:
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.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing 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 care and cleaning
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 im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Only use respectively approved cleaning and
care products for vehicles with matte finish.
Suitable care products for matte finishes are
available from the service center.Seite 215CareMobility215
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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
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Cosmetic mirror 152
Cruise control 132
Cruising range 89
Cupholder 161
Current fuel consumption 89
D
Damage, tires 187
Damping control 129
Damping control, dy‐ namic 129
Data, technical 220
Date 88
Daytime running lights 101
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 144
Dehumidifying, air 145
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 95
Differential lock 129
Digital clock 88
Digital speed 88
Digital tachometer 88
Dimensions 220
Dimmable exterior mirrors 60
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 61
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 74
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 83
Display in windshield 97
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 103
Displays, cleaning 217
Disposal, coolant 198
Disposal, vehicle battery 206
Distance control, refer to PDC 134
Distance to destination 95
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39 Door lock, refer to Remote
control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 77
Drivelogic 79
Drive mode 78
Drive-off assistant 127
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 127
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 112
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 112
Driving Dynamics Control 81
Driving instructions, break- in 168
Driving notes, general 169
Driving on racetracks 167
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 79
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 127
Driving tips 169
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 127
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 129
Dynamic driving systems 90
Dynamic driving, system states 90
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 127
E EfficientDynamics 90
EfficientDynamics display 90
EfficientDynamics menu 90
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 83
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 195
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 127 Emergency detection, remote
control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 180
Emergency Request 208
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 209
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 42
Energy Control 89
Energy recovery 90
Engine, automatic reel-off 70
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 70
Engine compartment 193
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 193
Engine coolant 198
Engine oil 195
Engine oil, adding 196
Engine oil additives 196
Engine oil change 197
Engine oil filler neck 196
Engine oil temperature 88
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 197
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 197
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 209
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 69
Engine stop 69
Engine temperature 88
Entering a car wash 214
Equipment, interior 150
Error displays, see Check Control 84
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 127
Exchanging wheels/tires 188
Exhaust system 169 Seite 224ReferenceEverything from A to Z224
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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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Selector lever position 77
Sensors, care 217
Sequential mode 78
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 199
Service requirements, dis‐ play 91
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 209
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 130
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings, M Drive 62
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 96
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 58
Shift Lights 99
Shoulder support 54
Side airbags 105
Side View 139
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Sitting safely 52
Size 220
Ski bag 157
Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Smallest turning radius 220
Smoker's package 152
Snow chains 192
Socket 154
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 199
SOS button 208
Spare fuse 207
Speaker lighting 103
Specified engine oil types 197
Speed, average 94
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 95 Speed limiter, display 92
Speed Limit Information 92
Speed warning 95
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 95
Stability control systems 127
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 98
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 70
Start/Stop button 68
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 69
Status control display, tires 109
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 130
Steering wheel, adjusting 61
Steering wheel heating 62
Steering wheel memory 58
Stopping the engine 69
Storage compartment, re‐ mote control 162
Storage compartments 159
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 159
Storage, tires 189
Storing the vehicle 217
Summer tires, tread 187
Sun visor 152
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 87
Surround View 136
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 149
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 145
System states of dynamic driving 90 T
Tachometer 87
Tail and brake lights 204
Tail lights 204
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 204
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 220
Technology, BMW M 166
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 144
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 88
Temperature, engine oil 88
Terminal, starting aid 210
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 87
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 46
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 118
Through-loading system 155
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 95
Tire damage 187
Tire identification marks 185
Tire inflation pressure 184
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 111
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 108
Tires, changing 188
Tire sealant 189
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 184
Tire tread 187
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 201
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