2018 BMW M5 Owners Manual

Operating
requirementsIt
is
only
possible
to
shift
from
selector
lever
poj
sition
P
to
another
selector
lever
position
if
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
on
and
the
brake
pedal
is
depressed.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
D,
N,
R
With
your
seat
belt
fastened,
depress
the
brake pedal
and
push
or
pull
the
selector
lever
in
the
appropriate
direction.
The
selector
lever
returns to
the
middle
position
when
released.
The
selector
lever
engages
into
position
R.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press
the
button
P.
Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle General
In
some
situations,
the
vehicle
may
need
to
be
rolled
a
short
distance
without
power,
for
examj ple
in
a
car
wash,
or
be
pushed.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state
while
pressingthe
brake.2.If
necessary,
release
the
parking
brake.3.If
necessary,
deactivate
Automatic
Hold,
seepage
129.4.Depress
the
brake
pedal.5.Engaging
selector
lever
position
N.6.Switch
off
drive-ready
state.
The
standby
state
then
remains
switched
on
and
a
check-control
message
is
shown.
The
vehicle
can
now
roll.
NOTE
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
enj
gaged
when
standby
state
is
switched
off.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
switch
off
standby
state
in
car
washes.
Irrespective
of
standby
state,
selector
lever
posij tion
P
is
engaged
automatically
after
approxij
mately
35
minutes.
If
there
is
a
fault,
it
may
not
be
possible
to
change
the
selector
lever
position.
Unlock
the
transmission
lockout
electronically
if necessary,
see
page
141.
Kick-down
Kickdown
is
used
to
achieve
maximum
driving
performance
in
Drive
mode.
Press
the
accelerator
pedal
down
beyond
the regular
full-throttle
position;
resistance
will
be
felt.
Drive
mode
D/S Principle
In
Drive
mode,
all
forward
gears
are
automatically
changed.
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Activating
drive
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
out
of
the
centre
positionin
the
D/S
direction.
Drive
mode
is
activated.
The
gear
engaged
apj
pears
on
the
instrument
cluster
together
with
a
D,
for
example
1
D.
Deactivating
Drive
mode Push
the
selector
lever
out
of
Drive
mode
in
the
D/S
direction.
Sequential
mode
is
active.
The
gear
engaged
appears
on
the
instrumentcluster,
for
example
1.
Sequential
mode
D/S
Principle
In
sequential
mode,
it
is
possible
to
shift
gears
manually
using
the
selector
lever
or
the
shift
padj
dles
without
taking
your
foot
off
the
accelerator.
GeneralShortly
before
a
minimum
speed
depending
on
the
gear,
it
automatically
downshifts.
When
maximum
engine
speed
is
reached,
there
is
no
automatic
upshift
in
sequential
mode
and
the
kick-down
is
deactivated.
Driving
off
is
possible
even
in
2nd
gear
on
a
level
carriageway,
for
example,
on
icy
roads.
Activating
sequential
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
out
of
Drive
mode
in
the
D/S
direction,
arrow
1,
or
shift
gears
via
the
sej
lector
lever,
arrows
at
2.
Sequential
mode
is
activated.
The
gear
engaged appears
on
the
instrument
cluster,
for
example
1.
Deactivating
sequential
mode Push
the
selector
lever
out
of
the
centre
positionin
the
D/S
direction.
Drive
mode
is
active.
The
gear
engaged
appears
on
the
instrument cluster
together
with
a
D,
for
example
1
D.
Changing
gear Principle
In
sequential
mode,
it
is
possible
to
shift
gears
manually
using
the
shift
paddles
or
the
selector
lever.
Shift
paddles
on
steering
wheel
enable
fast
gearj
shifting
without
taking
hands
off
steering
wheel.
General Gearshift
Gear
shifting
is
only
carried
out
if
the
engine
speed
and
vehicle
speed
are
appropriate,
for
exj ample,
the
transmission
will
not
shift
down
if
theengine
speed
is
too
high.
The
lowest
possible
gear
is
selected
by
simultaj neously
operating
the
kick-down
and
moving
theselector
lever
forward
or
actuating
the
left
shift
paddle.
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Temporary
sequential
mode
After
a
shift
paddle
is
actuated
in
Drive
mode,
the
transmission
temporarily
switches
to
sequential
mode.
After
conservative
driving
in
sequential
mode
without
acceleration
or
shifting
via
the
shift
padj dles
for
a
certain
amount
of
time,
the
M
Stepjtronic
Sport
transmission
switches
back
to
Drive
mode.
Permanent
sequential
mode
Sequential
mode
remains
permanently
active
if
it
was
active
before
the
shift
paddle
was
actuated.
Switching
to
Drive
mode
It
is
possible
to
switch
to
Drive
mode
as
follows:
pull
and
hold
the
right
shift
paddle.
Switching
via
the
selector
lever'xTo
shift
up:
pull
the
selector
lever
backwards.'xTo
shift
down:
press
the
selector
lever
forjwards.
Changing
in
Drive
mode
has
the
effect
of
changj
ing
to
Sequential
mode.
Switching
via
the
shift
paddles
'xChange
up:
pull
right
shift
paddle.'xChange
down:
pull
left
shift
paddle.
Display
on
the
selector
lever
In
some
situations,
the
actually
engaged
gearbox
setting
may
be
different
from
the
selector
lever
position,
and
the
display
in
the
selector
lever
flashes.
In
these
cases,
refer
to
the
display
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Drive
mode'xEngaged
gear
together
with
a
D,
arrow
1.'xSelected
Drivelogic
proj
gramme,
see
page
140,
arj
row
2.
Sequential
mode
'xShift
point
indicator,
see
page
153,
arrow
1.'xEngaged
gear,
arrow
2.'xSelected
Drivelogic
proj
gramme,
see
page
140,
arj
row
3.
Note
At
very
low
outside
temperatures,
the
display
may
not
function.
The
current
direction
of
travel
can
be
recognised
from
the
engaged
selector
lever
position.
Low
Speed
Assistant
Principle
The
Low
Speed
Assistant
provides
support
at very
low
speeds.
The
vehicle
drives
at
walkingpace.
General Use
the
Low
Speed
Assistant
when
manoeuj
vring
or
in
stop-and-go
traffic.
The
Low
Speed
Assistant
can
also
be
used
for
rocking
out
on
snow.
To
do
this,
shift
between
reverse
gear
and
forward
position
without
applyj
ing
the
brakes.
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Activating1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state
while
pressingthe
brake.2.If
necessary,
release
the
parking
brake.3.If
necessary,
deactivate
Automatic
Hold.4.Engaging
selector
lever
position
D/S
or
R.5.Release
brakes.
In
1st
and
2nd
gear
and
in
reverse
gear,
the
vehijcle
rolls
at
minimum
speed.
Deactivating Brake
the
vehicle
until
it
comes
to
a
stop.
Drivelogic Principle Drivelogic
changes
the
shifting
characteristics
of
the
M
Steptronic
sport
transmission.
For
examj ple,
the
shifting
points
are
changed
in
Drive
mode
and
the
shifting
times
in
sequential
mode.
General 3
Drivelogic
programmes
are
available.
After
each
change
between
Sequential
mode and
Drive
mode,
the
last
programme
selected
isactive.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
after
the
vehicle
has
been
in
the
idle
state,
programme
D1
is
active
in
Drive
mode.
ProgramsProj
gram
meDrive
modeSequential
mode

D1/S1Efficient
driving.Comfortable
gearj
shifts.

D2/S2Fast
driving.Sporty,
crisp
gearj
shifts.

D3/S3Sporty
driving.Maximum
gearj
shift
speed,
Launch
Control.
Selecting
a
channel
Via
the
rocker
switch
on
the
selector
lever
Press
the
rocker
switch
until
the
desired
programme
is
displayed
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster.
Via
M
Setup
It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
proj gramme
for
Setup
M1
or
M2.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.

Setup3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.

Transmission5.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
is reached
and
press
the
Controller.'xD1
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'xS1
to
S3:
Sequential
mode.6.Set
other
programmes
as
necessary.Setting
is
accepted
immediately
if
M
Setup
is
active.
To
activate
the
required
M
Setup
with
the
selecj ted
settings,
press
the
corresponding
button
on
the
steering
wheel:
'x'x
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
Selected
drive
programme
correj
sponds
to
the
number
of
illuminaj ted
fields.
Launch
Control
Principle
When
the
ambient
conditions
are
dry,
Launch
Control
permits
optimised
acceleration
on
a
road surface
that
offers
plenty
of
grip.
General
Use
of
Launch
Control
causes
premature
comj ponent
wear,
as
the
function
subjects
the
vehicle
to
very
high
stresses
and
loads.
Do
not
use
Launch
Control
when
running
in,
see
page
290.
When
starting
with
Launch
Control,
do
not
turn the
steering
wheel.
Operating
requirements
Launch
Control
is
available
when
the
engine
is
at operating
temperature.
The
engine
is
at
operatj
ing
temperature
after
an
uninterrupted
journey
of at
least
10
km,
approx.
6
miles.
Starting
with
Launch
Control1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.Deactivate
Dynamic
Stability
Control,
seepage
210.3.Select
sequential
mode
with
gear
1
and
Drivelogic
programme
S3.4.Press
the
brake
firmly
with
the
left
foot.5.Press
the
accelerator
pedal
down
beyond
the resistance
at
the
full-throttle
position
andhold,
kick-down.
A
flag
symbol
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Keep
the
accelerator
pedal
in
this
position.6.The
starting
engine
speed
is
adjusted.
Rej lease
the
brake
within
3
seconds.
The
vehicleaccelerates.
Upshifts
are
automatic
as
long
as
the
flag
symbol
is
displayed
and
the
accelerator
pedal
is
not
released.
Using
again
during
a
journey
Once
Launch
Control
has
been
used,
the
vehiclemust
travel
a
certain
distance
before
Launch
Control
can
be
used
again.
Launch
Control adapts
to
the
ambient
conditions
when
used
again.
After
using
Launch
Control To
support
driving
stability,
re-activate
DynamicStability
Control,
DSC
as
soon
as
possible.
System
limits An
experienced
driver
may
be
able
to
achievebetter
acceleration
values
in
DSC
OFF
mode.
Unlocking
the
transmission
lockout
electronically
GeneralUnlock
the
transmission
lockout
electronically
tomanoeuvre
the
vehicle
out
of
a
danger
area.
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Unlocking
is
possible
if
the
starter
can
turn
theengine.
Before
the
transmission
lockout
is
released,
apj ply
the
parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from rolling
away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Apply
the
brakes
and
keep
them
applied.2.Press
the
start/stop
button.
The
starter
must be
heard
to
start
turning.
Press
and
hold
the
start/stop
button.3.With
your
free
hand,
press
the
selector
lever
to
selector
lever
position
N
and
hold
it
there
until
selector
lever
position
N
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.4.Release
the
start/stop
button
and
selector
lever.5.Release
the
brake
as
soon
as
the
starter
stops.6.Manoeuvre
the
vehicle
out
of
the
danger
area
and
then
secure
it
against
rolling
away.
More
information
can
be
found
in
the
Tow-startj
ing
and
towing
chapter,
see
page
352.
M
Engine
dynamics
control
Principle
The
M
Engine
Dynamics
Control
affects
the
rej
sponse
of
the
vehicle
to
movements
of
the
acj celerator
pedal.
Programs
The
system
offers
several
different
types
of
enj gine
responsiveness:
Proj
grammeResponsivenessEfficientEfficient,
comfortable.
Minimised
consumption.
Ideal,
for
example,
in
city
traffic
or
on
snow.SportSporty,
dynamic.Sport
PlusSpontaneous,
direct.
Maximum dynamics.
The
Sport
and
Sport
Plus
programmes
change
the
sound
characteristics
of
the
exhaust
system.
The
sound
takes
on
a
sporty
nature.
Selecting
a
channel
Using
the
button
Press
the
button
until
the
desired
proj
gramme
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Via
M
Setup
It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
proj gramme
for
Setup
M1
or
M2.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.

Setup3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
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Setting
is
accepted
immediately
if
M
Setup
isactive.
To
activate
the
required
M
Setup
with
the
selecjted
settings,
press
the
corresponding
button
on
the
steering
wheel:
'x'x
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
Engine
dynamics
control
with
selected
programme
with
activated
display
of
the
system
states
of
the
driving
dynamics,
see
page
150.
Sound
control
Principle Sound
control
changes
the
sound
characteristics
of
the
exhaust
system.
General When
sound
control
is
switched
on,
the
sound
ofthe
exhaust
system
takes
on
a
sporty
nature.
When
sound
control
is
switched
off,
the
sound
is
focused
on
comfort.
During
the
engine
warm-up
phase,
see
page
288,
sound
control
does
not
have
any
efj
fect
on
the
sound
of
the
exhaust
system.
Overview
Sound
control
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
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DisplaysVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
special
equipment
available
for
themodel
series.
Therefore
equipment
which
is
not
installed
in
your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
optional
equipment
selected
or
the
counj
try
specification,
may
also
be
described
here.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
functions
and
systems.
Comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regj ulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Instrument
cluster
General
The
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
can
somej
times
differ
from
the
illustrations
in
this
Owner's Handbook.
Overview
1Fuel
gauge\_ 148
Range\_ 1512Speedometer3Drive
dynamic
systems\_ 150
Gear
display,
Drivelogic\_ 1504Revolution
counter\_149
Selection
lists\_ 155
Navigation
displayShift
Lights\_ 1625Engine
temperature\_ 1496Outside
temperature\_ 1497Variable
displays
Check
Control\_ 145
On-board
computer\_ 156
Service
requirements\_ 1518Variable
displays
Speed
Limit
Info\_ 153
Time\_ 1499To
reset
the
trip
distance
recorder\_ 157
Setting
the
operating
mode
Principle The
instrument
cluster
can
be
set
to
3
differentoperating
modes.
To
adjust Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Instrument
cluster5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xSTANDARD:
all
displays
in
the
instrujment
cluster
are
active.'xREDUCED:
the
displays
in
the
instrujment
cluster
are
reduced
to
the
minimum
necessary.'xINDIVIDUAL:
all
displays
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster
are
active.
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