2015 BMW M5 SEDAN ECO mode

DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the power
wheels when driving off and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within
the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐
cle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes to the individual
wheels.
Note Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not
even with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Do not deactivate DSC when driving with
roof load
Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control
DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-
mounted luggage rack.
Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐
ing-critical situation due to the elevated center
of gravity.◀
Overview
Button in the vehicleDSC OFF button
Indicator/warning lights The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive and braking forces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
failed.
M Dynamic Mode MDM
M Dynamic Mode makes it possible to drive on
a dry roadway with high longitudinal and trans‐
verse acceleration but with limited driving sta‐
bility.
Only in the absolute limit area does the system
intervene for stabilization by reducing the en‐
gine power and by braking interventions on the
wheels. In this driving condition, additional
steering corrections may be necessary.
Limited stabilizing interventions
When M Dynamic Mode is activated, sta‐
bilizing interventions are carried out only to a
reduced extent. You must react yourself; oth‐
erwise, there is the risk of an accident.◀
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Activating MDM Press button briefly.
The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lights
on the instrument cluster light up.
Deactivating MDM Press button.
The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lights
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Via M DriveOn the Control Display:1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4."MDM"
To open M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
▷▷
A message appears in the instrument cluster.
This message is confirmed by pressing the
button again.
Deactivating MDM
Press the appropriate button 1 or button 2 on
the steering wheel again.
M Dynamic Mode and the settings selected
under M Drive are deactivated.
Indicator/warning lights Indicator lights light up:
M Dynamic Mode is activated.
DSC indicator lamp also flashes:
M Dynamic Mode controls the drive
forces and brake forces.
Indicator lights light up:
M Dynamic Mode or DSC has failed.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
reduced during acceleration and when driving
in curves.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC Press and hold this button but not longer
than approx. 10 seconds, until the indica‐
tor lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the instru‐
ment cluster and displays DSC OFF.
The DSC system is switched off.
Activating DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Via M Drive On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4."DSC OFF"
To open M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
▷▷
A message appears in the instrument cluster.
This message is confirmed by pressing the
button again.
Indicator/warning lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
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General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐
fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the vehicle interior.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided:▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.▷Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,
grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot
exhaust system while driving, while in idle po‐
sition mode, or when parked. Such contact
could lead to a fire, resulting in an increased
risk of serious personal injury as well as prop‐
erty damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise,
there is a danger of getting burned.◀
Climate control windshield
The marked area is not covered with heat re‐
flective coating.
Use this area for garage door openers, devices
for electronic toll collection, etc.
Climate control laminated tinted
safety glass
The vehicle glass provides full protection
against the harmful effects of UV radiation on
the skin.
Mobile communication devices in thevehicle
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle
It is not recommended to use mobile phones,
such as mobile phones, in the vehicle interior
without a direct connection to an external aer‐
ial. Otherwise, the vehicle's electronics and
mobile communication devices can interfere
with each other. In addition, there is no assur‐
ance that the radiation generated during trans‐
mission will be conducted away from the vehi‐
cle interior.◀
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐
duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
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MaintenanceVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re‐
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐
rately. Additional information is available from
the service center.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 90, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
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Coolant level 200
Coolant temperature 88
Cooling function 146
Cooling, maximum 146
Cooling system 200
Cornering light 101
Corrosion on brake discs 173
Cosmetic mirror 153
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 133
Cruising range 89
Cupholder 162
Current fuel consumption 89
D
Damage, tires 189
Damping control 131
Damping control, dy‐ namic 131
Data, technical 222
Date 88
Daytime running lights 101
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 145
Dehumidifying, air 146
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 94
Differential lock 131
Digital clock 88
Digital speed 88
Digital tachometer 88
Dimensions 222
Dimmable exterior mirrors 61
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 62
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 74
Display EfficientDynamics 90
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 83
Display in windshield 97 Display lighting, refer to In‐
strument lighting 103
Displays, cleaning 219
Disposal, coolant 200
Disposal, vehicle battery 208
Distance control, refer to PDC 135
Distance to destination 94
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 129
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 112
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 112
Driving Dynamics Control 81
Driving instructions, break- in 170
Driving notes, general 171
Driving on racetracks 169
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 79
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 127
Driving tips 171
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 129
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 131
Dynamic driving systems 90
Dynamic driving, system states 90
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 129 E
EfficientDynamics 90
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 83
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 197
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 129
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 182
Emergency Request 210
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 43
Energy Control 89
Energy recovery 89
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 70
Engine, automatic switch- off 70
Engine compartment 195
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 195
Engine coolant 200
Engine oil 197
Engine oil, adding 198
Engine oil additives 198
Engine oil change 199
Engine oil filler neck 198
Engine oil temperature 87
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 199
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 199
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 211
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 69
Engine stop 69
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PPaint, vehicle 217
Park Distance Control PDC 135
Parked-car ventilation 150
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 173
Parking aid, refer to PDC 135
Parking brake 72
Parking lights 100
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 61
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 139
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 135
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 51
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 218
Power failure 208
Power sunroof, glass 50
Power windows 48
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 186
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 51 Protective function, win‐
dows 49
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 200
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 68
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 148
Rear lights 206
Rear socket 156
Rearview camera 137
Rearview mirror 60
Rear window defroster 146
Recirculated-air mode 146
Recommended fuel grade 184
Recommended tire brands 190
Refueling 182
Remaining range 89
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 151
Replacement fuse 209
Replacing parts 203
Replacing wheels/tires 190
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 133
Reserve warning, refer to Range 89
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 109
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 147 Retaining straps, securing
cargo 175
Retreaded tires 190
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 206
Roadside parking lights 101
Roller sunblinds 49
RON recommended fuel grade 184
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 222
Roof-mounted luggage rack 175
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
Rubber components, care 218
S
Safe braking 172
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 57
Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 219
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 124
Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 105
Saving fuel 177
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 203
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 215
Sealant 191
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 55
Seat heating, rear 55
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