2014 BMW M5 tow

other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehi‐
cle's response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
M double-clutch transmission:
transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
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Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
The tow fitting is located in the container on
the inside of the trunk lid.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷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.◀
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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
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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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Exterior mirror, automaticdimming feature 60
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 209
External temperature dis‐ play 88
External temperature warn‐ ing 88
Eyes for securing cargo 173
F
Failure message, see Check Control 84
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 144
Filler neck for engine oil 196
Fine wood, care 216
First aid kit 209
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 212
Flat tire, changing wheels 205
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Flat tire, warning lamp 109, 111
Flooding 170
Floor carpet, care 217
Floor mats, care 217
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 155
Fold-out position, wiper 76
Foot brake 170
Front airbags 105
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front lights 202
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 107
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 107 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 111
Fuel 182
Fuel consumption, current 89
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 94
Fuel filler flap 180
Fuel gauge 87
Fuel lid 180
Fuel quality 182
Fuel recommendation 182
Fuel, tank capacity 221
Fuse 207
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 150
Gasoline 182
Gear change 79
Gear shift indicator 92
General driving notes 169
Glare shield 152
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glove compartment 159
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 220
Ground clearance 171
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 72
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 151
Hazard warning flashers 208
Head airbags 105
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 100
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 74
Headlight glass 202 Headlights 202
Headlights, care 215
Headlight washer system 74
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 56
Head restraints, rear 57
Head-up Display 97
Head-up Display, care 217
Head-up display, M view 98
Head-up display, standard view 98
Heavy cargo, stowing 173
Height, vehicle 220
High-beam Assistant 102
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 102
Higher speed range 171
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 127
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 161
Hood 193
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 42
Hot exhaust system 169
HUD Head-up Display 97
Hydroplaning 169
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 88
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 88
Identification marks, tires 185
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 68
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Manual operation, doorlock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 60
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 180
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 135
Manual operation, rearview camera 137
Manual operation, Side View 140
Manual operation, Top View 141
Manual transmission 82
Marking on approved tires 188
Massage seat, front 54
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 145
Maximum speed, display 92
Maximum speed, winter tires 189
M carbon ceramic brake 166
M Compound brake 166
M differential, active 129
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 128
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 77
M Drive 62
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 171
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 81
M Dynamic Mode MDM 128
Measure, units of 97
Medical kit 209
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 58
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19 Messages, see Check Con‐
trol 84
Microfilter 146
Minimum tread, tires 187
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 169
Mobility System 189
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 202
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 64
M technology 166
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, head-up display 98
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 57
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 216
New wheels and tires 188
Night Vision 118
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 118
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 212
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 199
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 199
Object detection, see Night Vision 118 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 138
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 182
Odometer 88
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 195
Oil, adding 196
Oil additives 196
Oil change 197
Oil change interval, service requirements 91
Oil filler neck 196
Oil types, alternative 197
Oil types, approved 197
Old batteries, disposal 206
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 201
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 145
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 88
P Paint, vehicle 215
Park Distance Control PDC 134
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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
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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
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