2018 BMW M5 Owners Manual

If
an
M
Setup
is
currently
set,
this
will
deactijvate
it.2.Press
and
hold
down
the
M1
or
M2
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
settings
are
saved.
Via
iDrive
1.My
Vehicle2.

Setup3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.Selected
desired
adjustment
option.5.Select
the
desired
channel.
The
individual
settings
are
saved
for
the
Setup
that
is
currently
being
used.
When
Setup
M1
or
M2
is
active,
any
changes
to
the
setting
are
applied
immediately.
Activating/deactivating
M
Setup
Activating
M
Setup Press
the
relevant
button
on
the
steering
wheel:
'xActivate
Setup
M1.'xActivate
Setup
M2.
If
DSC
OFF
or
MDM
is
set
in
M
Setup,
a
mesjsage
appears
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Thismessage
is
operated
by
pressing
the
button
again.
Deactivating
M
Setup
Press
the
relevant
button
on
the
steering
wheel
again.
Display
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionSymbol
illuminated:
correspondj
ing
M
Setup
is
activated.Symbol
flashing:
M
Setup
could
not
be
activated.
Anti-blocking
system
ABS
or
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
control
drive
stability
directly.
Reactivate
M
Setup
once
the
symbol
is
no
longer
flashing.
Resetting
M
Setup
Individual
settings
can
be
reset
to
default
values. Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Setup3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.Reset
M1
or
Reset
M25.OK
To
interrupt
resetting:
Cancel
Dynamic
Stability
Control DSC
Principle The
system
reduces
engine
output
and
applies
the
brakes
on
individual
wheels
thereby
helping,
within
the
limits
imposed
by
the
laws
of
physics,
to
keep
the
vehicle
safely
on
course.
General DSC
detects
the
following
unstable
driving
conj
ditions,
for
example:
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'xLoss
of
traction
at
the
rear
which
can
lead
to
oversteer.'xLoss
of
grip
of
the
front
wheels
which
can
lead
to
understeer.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
Due
to
system
limitations,
it
canj
not
respond
independently
and
appropriately
in
all
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
danger
of
accij
dents.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
inj tervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
WARNING
When
driving
with
a
roof
load,
for
example
with
a
roof
rack,
the
higher
centre
of
gravity
can
mean
that
driving
safety
is
no
longer
guaranj
teed
in
critical
driving
situations.
There
is
a
danj
ger
of
accidents
or
damage
to
property.
Do
not
deactivate
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
when driving
with
a
roof
load.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
DSC
OFF
Deactivate/activate
DSC GeneralDriving
stability
during
acceleration
and
corneringis
restricted
if
DSC
is
deactivated.
To
assist
driving
stability,
re-activate
DSC
as soon
as
possible.
Deactivating
DSC Hold
the
button
down
until
DSC
OFF
isdisplayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
the
DSC
OFF
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated.
M
xDrive,
see
page
212,
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
The
required
programme
can
be
selecj
ted.
Activating
DSC Press
the
button.DSC
OFF
and
the
DSC
OFF
indicator
lamps
are
extinguished.
Display In
the
instrument
cluster
DSC
OFF
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
when
DSC
is
deactivated.
Indicator
and
warning
lamps If
the
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
DSC
is
deactivated.
If
the
indicator
lamp
is
flashing:
DSC
is regulating
the
acceleration
and
braking
forces.
If
the
indicator
lamp
is
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M
Dynamic
Mode
Principle
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM
allows
driving
with
higher
longitudinal
and
transverse
acceleration
on
dry
carriageways,
but
with
restricted
driving
stability.
Only
in
the
absolute
limit
of
the
range
does
the
system
engage
for
stability
purposes
by
reducing
the
engine
power
and
by
brakes
applied
to
the wheels.
In
this
driving
situation,
additional
steerj
ing
corrections
may
be
required.
General When
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM
is
activated,
the
active
M
xDrive
programme
is:
4WD
Sport.
It
may
be
useful
to
activate
MDM
briefly
in
thefollowing
exceptional
situations:
'xWhen
driving
in
slush
or
on
uncleared,
snow-covered
roads.'xIf
the
vehicle
has
to
be
rocked
out
of
or
starjted
in
deep
snow
or
on
a
loose
surface.'xDriving
with
snow
chains.
To
increase
driving
stability,
activate
DSC
again.
Safety
note
WARNING
With
M
Dynamic
Mode
activated
stabilising
enj
gagements
are
only
carried
out
to
a
reduced
degree.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents
or
damj
age
to
property.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
In
the
event
of
a
warning,
do
not
move
the
steering
wheel
with
unnecessary
force.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
DSC
OFF
Activating/deactivating
MDM
Activating
MDM Press
the
button.The
MDM
and
DSC
OFF
symbols
in
the
instrument
cluster
illuminate.
Deactivating
MDM Press
the
button.
The
MDM
and
DSC
OFF
symbols
no
longer
illuminate.
Via
M
Setup
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM
can
be
configured
for Setup
M1
or
M2.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.

Setup3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.

DSC5.MDM
To
call
up
the
desired
M
Setup
with
the
selected settings,
press
the
corresponding
button
on
the
steering
wheel:
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'x'x
A
message
appears
in
the
instrument
cluster.
This
message
is
operated
by
pressing
the
button
again.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
SymbolDescriptionSymbols
illuminate:
M
Dynamic
Mode
is
activated.DSC
indicator
lamp
also
flashes:
M
Dynamic
Mode
is
regulating
the
driving
and
braking
forces.The
indicator
lamps
illuminate:
M
Dynamic
Mode
or
DSC
has
failed.
M
xDrive
Principle
M
xDrive
is
the
vehicle's
four-wheel
drive
system.
The
combination
of
M
xDrive
and
Dynamic
Staj bility
Control
DSC
further
optimises
traction
anddriving
dynamics.
M
xDrive
distributes
the
drive
forces
variably
to
the
front
and
rear
axles
accordj
ing
to
the
driving
situation
and
road
surface
conj ditions.
General
3
M
xDrive
programs
are
available
when
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated.
ProgramsProj
grammeDistribution
of
drive
forces4WDFront
and
rear
axle.4WD
SportFront
and
rear
axle.
Main
component,
rear
axle.2WDRear
axle.
A
programme
is
active
automatically
in
the following
situations:
'xWhen
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on:4WD.'xWhen
MDM
is
active:
4WD
Sport.'xWhen
DSC
is
active:
4WD.
Selecting
a
channel
It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
projgramme
for
Setup
M1
or
M2.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.

Setup3.Configure
M1
or
Configure
M24.Deactivate
DSC
accordingly.5.

M
xDrive6.Select
the
desired
channel.
Setting
is
accepted
immediately
if
M
Setup
is active
and
DSC
is
deactivated.
To
activate
the
required
M
Setup
with
the
selecjted
settings,
press
the
corresponding
button
on
the
steering
wheel:
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Display
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionIndicator
lamp
illuminates
and
4WD
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster:
4WD
is
activated.Indicator
lamp
illuminates
and
4WD
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster:
4WD
Sport
is
activated.The
indicator
lamps
illuminate
and
2WD
is
shown
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster:
2WD
is
activated.
Active
M
Differential
The
active
M
Differential
blocks
the
rear
axis
transmission
steplessly,
depending
on
the
drive
situation.
In
so
doing,
even
with
the
DSC
switched
off
and
in
M
Dynamic
Mode,
spinning
of
a
single
rear
wheel
is
avoided
and
therefore
optimum
traction
is
provided
under
all
driving
conditions.
The
driver
is
responsible
for
a
driving
style
apj
propriate
to
the
situation.
Servotronic
Principle
Servotronic
is
a
speed-dependent
power
steerj
ing
system.
The
system
provides
more
steering
force
assisj tance
at
lower
speeds
than
at
higher
speeds.
This
makes
it
easier
to
park,
for
example,
and provides
a
more
direct
steering
feel
when
drivingat
higher
speeds.
In
addition,
the
steering
force
is
adapted
accordjing
to
the
programme,
so
that
a
direct,
sporty
feel
or
a
comfortable
steering
response
is
conj
veyed.
Programs
The
system
offers
several
different
steering
force
tunings.ProgrammeSteering
force
tuningComfortLow
steering
forces,
good
roadj
way
feedback.SportMedium
steering
forces,
enj
hanced
roadway
feedback.Sport
PlusHigh
steering
forces,
maximum
roadway
feedback.
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
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1.My
Vehicle2.

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4.

Steering5.Select
the
desired
channel.
Setting
is
accepted
immediately
if
M
Setup
is active.
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
Servotronic
with
selected
programme
with
activated
display
of
the
system
states
of
the
driving
dynamics,
see
page
150.
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Driver
Assistance
SystemsVehicle
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.
Manual
Speed
Limiter
General
The
system
enables
speeds
of
30
km/h/20
mph and
above
to
be
set
as
a
speed
limit.
Below
the
set
speed
limit,
the
vehicle
can
be
driven
without
restriction.
Overview Buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionSystem
on/off.Rocker
switch:
Changing
the
speed
limit,
see
page
215.
Operation
Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
current
speed
is
adopted
as
the
speed
limit.
When
switching
on
when
at
a
standstill
or
driving at
low
speed,
30
km/h/20
mph
is
set
as
the
speed
limit.
The
speedometer
marker
is
set
to
the
correj
sponding
speed.
When
activating
the
speed
limit
it
is
possible
that Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
will
be
switched
on
and
the
drive
mode
switched
to
COMFORT.
Switching
off Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:'xWhen
switching
the
engine
off.'xWhen
switching
on
Cruise
Control.'xWhen
activating
some
programs.
The
displays
turn
off.
Interrupting The
system
is
interrupted
when
reverse
gear
isengaged
or
the
transmission
is
in
neutral.
Change
speed
limit
Press
the
rocker
switch
repeatedly
upwards
or
downwards
until
the
desired
speed
limit
is
set.
'xEvery
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
to
the resistance
point,
the
speed
limit
is
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'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
bejyond
the
resistance
point,
the
speed
limit
changes
to
the
next
multiple
of
10
km/h
on the
km/h
display
or
the
next
multiple
of
5
mphon
the
mph
display
in
the
speedometer.
If
the
set
speed
limit
has
been
reached
or
uninj
tentionally
exceeded,
for
example
when
driving
downhill,
there
is
no
active
brake
intervention.
If
you
set
a
speed
limit
while
driving
which
is
bej
low
the
current
speed,
the
vehicle
coasts
down
to
the
set
speed
limit.
Vehicles
with
Active
Cruise
Control
ACC
and
Speed
Limit
Assist,
see
page
226:
a
change
in
the
speed
limit
detected
by
Speed
Limit
Assist
can
be
adopted
for
the
Speed
Limiter
as
a
new
speed
limit.
Exceeding
the
speed
limit The
system
gives
a
warning
if
the
travelling
speed
exceeds
the
set
speed
limit.
You
can
intentionally
exceed
the
speed
limit.
There
is
no
warning
in
such
a
case.
To
exceed
the
set
speed
limit
intentionally,
fully
depress
the
accelerator
pedal.
The
limit
automatically
becomes
active
again
as
soon
as
the
current
speed
falls
below
the
set speed
limit.
Warning
when
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded
Visual
warning If
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded:
the
indicaj
tor
lamp
in
the
instrument
cluster
flashes
for
as
long
as
you
exceed
the
set
speed
limit.
Acoustic
warning
'xA
signal
sounds
if
you
inadvertently
exceedthe
set
speed
limit.'xIf
the
speed
limit
is
reduced
to
below
the
driven
speed
during
the
journey,
the
warning sounds
after
a
little
time.'xIf
you
intentionally
exceed
the
speed
limit
by
fully
pressing
the
accelerator
pedal,
no
warnj ing
is
given.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
speedometer
'xGreen
marker:
system
is
acj
tive.'xOrange/white
marker:
system
is
interrupted.'xNo
marker:
system
is
switched
off.
Indicator
lamp
'xIf
the
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
the
system
is
switched
on.'xIf
the
indicator
lamp
is
flashing:
set
speed
limit
is
exceeded.'xGrey
indicator
lamp:
the
system
is
interrupj
ted.
Status
display
The
display
of
the
set
speed
limit
is
hidj
den
after
a
short
time.
Cruise
Control
Principle
This
system
allows
a
desired
speed
to
be
set
usj
ing
the
buttons
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
dej sired
speed
is
then
maintained
by
the
system.To
do
this,
the
system
automatically
acceleratesand
brakes
the
vehicle
as
necessary.
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