2014 BMW M5 key battery

Opening and closingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Remote control/key
General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated key.
Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐
tery.
You may set the key functions depending on
the optional features and country-specific ver‐
sion. For Settings, refer to page 45.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to
page 35.
The remote controls hold information on re‐
quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐
mote control, refer to page 199.
At a glance1Unlocking2Locking3Opening the trunk lid4Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay fea‐
ture
Press and hold: Panic mode
Integrated key
Press button on the back of the remote con‐
trol, 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 reel for
separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 42.
Replacing the battery
1.Remove integrated key from remote con‐
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▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Automatic lockingThe settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 35.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel position adjusted last will be stored for
the active profile.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people might get injured or
objects damaged when the seat is moved
back.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position reel 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 conceptWhen the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:▷Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.▷Movements in the interior.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the car.▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either
with the remote control, Comfort Access or at
the door lock the alarm system is disarmed or
armed at the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm systemUnlocking via the door lock will trigger the
alarm on some country-specific versions.
Trunk lid and armed alarm system The trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and
monitored again when the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To reel off the alarm: press any button.
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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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