2015 BMW M5 low beam

Switching the high beams on and off
manually▷High beams on, arrow 1.▷High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
The High-beam Assistant can be switched off
when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐
vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐
ton on the turn signal lever.
System limits
The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:
▷In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.▷When detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders
and wagons; when driving close to train or
ship traffic; and at animal crossings.▷In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐
coming traffic on freeways.▷In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the
presence of highly reflective signs.▷At low speeds.▷When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.Instrument lighting
Adjusting The parking lights or low beams
must be switched on to adjust
the brightness.
Adjust the brightness with the
thumbwheel.
Interior lights
General information
The interior lights, footwell lights, access lights
and courtesy lights are controlled automati‐
cally.
Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐
trols brightness of some of these features.
Overview1Interior lights2Reading lamp
Switching the interior lights on and off Press button.
To reel off permanently: press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
Switch back on: press button.
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▷If the camera viewing field or the front
windshield are dirty or covered.▷Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.▷If there is constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
low in the sky.▷When it is dark outside.
Night Vision with Pedestrian
and Animal Detection
The concept Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detec‐
tion is a night vision system.
An infrared camera scans the area in front of
the vehicle and issues a warning if it detects
pedestrians and animals on the street. Warm
objects that are similar in shape to human be‐
ings or animals are detected by the system. If necessary, the heat image can be displayed on
the Control Display.
Heat image
The image shows the heat radiated by objects
in the field of view of the camera.
Warm objects have a light appearance and
cold objects, a dark appearance.
The ability to detect an object depends on the
temperature difference between the object
and the background and on the level of heat
radiation emitted by the object. Objects that
are similar in temperature to the environment
or that radiate very little heat are difficult to de‐
tect.
For safety reasons, when driving at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in low ambi‐
ent light, the image is only displayed when the
low beams are activated.
A still image is displayed at regular intervals for
a fraction of a second.
Pedestrian and animal detection
Object detection and warning only functions in
darkness.
Warm objects that are similar in shape to hu‐
man beings are detected by the system.
In addition, the system also detects animals
above a certain minimum size, e.g., deer.
With heat image activated on the Control Dis‐
play:
People detected by the system are displayed
with a slight yellow hue.
Animals detected by the system are displayed
in a darker yellow.
Under good ambient conditions, the object de‐
tection operates within the following distance
ranges:
▷Pedestrian detection: up to approx.
330 ft/100 m▷Detection of large animals: up to approx.
490 ft/150 m▷Detection of medium animals: up to ap‐
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the service center if you are unfamiliar those or
if they have not been described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is a danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always reel off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlights
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage
present in the system, there is a danger of fatal
injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
light glass does not need to be changed.
If the headlights do not dim despite driving
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the service center check this.
Headlight setting The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. Have the head‐
lights' settings checked and corrected by serv‐
ice after a replacement.
Front lights, bulb replacement
Xenon headlights
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3.Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.4.Remove the bulb and replace it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
LED headlights
At a glance
1Corner-illuminating lights2Low beams/high beams3Parking lamp, daytime running lights4Turn signal5Side marker lights
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
With LED headlights, all front lights and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal in exterior mirrorThe turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. Contact your service center
in the event of a malfunction.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Rear lamp5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and
license plate lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 203.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Lights in the trunk lid
Access to the lights
1.Remove the three screws using the screw
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Tow-starting and towingNote Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, 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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Entering a car wash 216
Equipment, interior 151
Error displays, see Check Control 84
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 129
Exchanging wheels/tires 190
Exhaust system 171
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 61
Exterior mirrors 60
External start 211
External temperature dis‐ play 88
External temperature warn‐ ing 88
Eyes for securing cargo 175
F
Failure message, see Check Control 84
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 48
Fan, refer to Air flow 145
Filler neck for engine oil 198
Fine wood, care 218
First aid kit 211
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 214
Flat tire, changing wheels 207
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Flat tire, warning lamp 109, 111
Flooding 172
Floor carpet, care 219
Floor mats, care 219
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 156
Fold-out position, wiper 76
Foot brake 172
Front airbags 105 Front-end collision warning
with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front lights 204
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 107
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 107
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 111
Fuel 184
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 94
Fuel filler flap 182
Fuel gauge 87
Fuel lid 182
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 223
Fuse 209
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 151
Gasoline 184
Gear change 79
Gear shift indicator 91
General driving notes 171
Glare shield 153
Glass sunroof, powered 50
Glove compartment 160
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 222
Ground clearance 173
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 72
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 152
Hazard warning flashers 210
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 204
Headlights 204
Headlights, care 217
Headlight washer system 74
Head restraints 53
Head restraints, front 57
Head restraints, rear 58
Head-up Display 97
Head-up Display, care 219
Head-up display, M view 98
Head-up display, standard view 98
Heavy cargo, stowing 175
Height, vehicle 222
High-beam Assistant 102
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 102
Higher speed range 173
Hills 172
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 127
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 162
Homepage 6
Hood 195
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 42
Hot exhaust system 171
HUD Head-up Display 97
Hydroplaning 171
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 88
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 88
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Identification number, see ve‐hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 68
Ignition on 68
Indication of a flat tire 109 , 111
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 84
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 84
Individual air distribution 145
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 127
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 186
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 111
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 93
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 109
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Instrument cluster 83
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 83
Instrument lighting 103
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 210
Intelligent Safety 112
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 145
Interior equipment 151
Interior lights 103
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38 Interior motion sensor 48
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 62
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 62
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 90
Interval mode 75
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 208
Jump-starting 211
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 43
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 106
L Lamp replacement 203
Lamp replacement, front 204
Lamp replacement, rear 206
Lane departure warning 121
Lane margin, warning 121
Language on Control Dis‐ play 96
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 175
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 65
Launch Control 80
Leather, care 218
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 206
LED light 206
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 204
Length, vehicle 222 Letters and numbers, enter‐
ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 206
Light alloy wheels, care 218
Light control 101
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 204
Lighter, front 153, 154
Lighter, rear 155
Lighting 100
Lighting, speaker 104
Lights 100
Lights and bulbs 203
Light switch 100
Load 175
Loading 174
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 46
Locking via trunk lid 41
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 67
Low beams 100
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 102
Lower back support 54
Low Speed Assistant 78
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 175
Lumbar support 54
M
Maintenance 201
Maintenance require‐ ments 201
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 90
Maintenance system, BMW 201 Seite 228ReferenceEverything from A to Z228
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