2015 BMW M5 washer fluid

Clean the windshield, headlights
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐
vated.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze
onto the windshield which might impede your
viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; operation might damage pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers Fold wipers back when you want to change the
blades or with pending low temperatures.
1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Folding wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are activated.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to
personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
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Washer fluid reservoir
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog
the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
M double-clutch
transmission with Drivelogic
General information The M double-clutch transmission with Drive‐
logic is an automatic shift transmission with
two clutches and partial transmissions in which
the gears can be changed without interrupting
the tractive force.
The operation is via the selector lever or two
shift paddles on the steering wheel.
Functions
▷Drive mode or Sequential mode.▷Various drive programs, Drivelogic.▷Upshifting display, Shift point indicator, re‐
fer to page 99.▷Automatic downshifting and protection
from misshifting even in sequential mode.▷Launch Control.▷Low Speed Assistant.
Selector lever, selector lever positions
At a glance
▷R: reverse gear.▷N: neutral.▷ Center position, forward position.▷+: manual upshifting.▷-: manual downshifting.▷D/S: reel between drive mode and sequen‐
tial mode.
Engaging a selector lever position
Press on the brake pedal and pull or push the
selector lever in the corresponding direction.
As soon as the selector lever is released, it re‐
verts to the center position. In position R, the
selector lever locks.
The engaged selector lever position is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster and on the se‐
lector lever.
If a selector lever position is engaged, the vehi‐
cle may start rolling, after the brake is released,
e.g. on downhill slopes. Thus, drive off immedi‐
ately after releasing the brake.
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Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis 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 tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative battery terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling6Oil filler neck.7Coolant reservoir for engine coolingHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 127
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 147
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 122
Active M differential 131
Active Protection 124
Active seat, front 55
Active seat ventilation, front 56
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 124
Adaptive Light Control 101
Additives, oil 198
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
After washing vehicle 217
Airbags 105
Airbags, indicator/warning light 106
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 146
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 146
Air distribution, manual 145
Air flow, automatic climate control 145
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 147
Air pressure, tires 186
Alarm system 47
Alarm, unintentional 48
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 191
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 152
Alternative oil types 199
Ambient light 104
Animal detection, see Night Vision 118
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 127
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 129
Approved axle load 222
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 199
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 161
Arrival time 94
Ashtray 153
Ashtray, front 153, 154
Ashtray, rear 154
Assistance when driving off 127
Attentiveness assistant 124
AUTO intensity 145
Automatic car wash 216
Automatic climate con‐ trol 144
Automatic Curb Monitor 61
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 107
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 101
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 146 Automatic Soft Closing,
doors 40
Automatic trunk lid 41
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 145
AUTO program, intensity 145
Auto Start/Stop function 70
Average fuel consumption 94
Average speed 94
Axle loads, weights 222
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 54
Backrest, width 54
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 211
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 214
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 208
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 208
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 162
Blinds, sun protection 49
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 201
BMW M technology 168
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 162 Seite 224ReferenceEverything from A to Z224
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Tires, everything on wheelsand tires 186
Tire tread 189
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 203
Top View 141
Total vehicle weight 222
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 214
Towing 213
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 214
Tow-starting 213
Tow truck 213
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 108
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 82
Transporting children safely 64
Tread, tires 189
Trip computer 95
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 74
Trip odometer 88
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 213
Trunk lid, automatic 41
Trunk lid closing 41
Trunk lid, closing with no- touch activation 44
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 43
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 222
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 139
Turn signals, operation 74
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 206 U
Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measure 97
Universal remote control 151
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 46
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 218
USB interface 156
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 168
Vanity mirror 153
Vehicle battery 208
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 208
Vehicle, break-in 170
Vehicle care 217
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 208
Vehicle paint 217
Vehicle storage 219
Vehicle wash 216
Ventilation 147
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 150
Venting, see ventilation 147
Vent, see ventilation 147
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 211
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 76
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 76
Washer system 74
Washing, vehicle 216
Water on roads 172
Weights 222
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 100
Wheel base, vehicle 222
Wheel cleaner 218
Wheels, changing 190
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 186
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Width, vehicle 222
Window defroster, rear 146
Windows, powered 48
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 171
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 76
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 74
Windshield wiper 74
Winter storage, care 219
Winter tires, suitable tires 191
Winter tires, tread 189
Wiper 74
Wiper blades, replacing 203 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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