2018 BMW M5 Owners Manual

'xWhen
perpendicular
or
parallel
parking
spaces
are
clearly
detected,
the
system
autoj matically
sets
the
appropriate
parking
method.
A
selection
menu
is
displayed
for
parking
spaces
that
are
large
enough
for
both parallel
and
perpendicular
parking.
In
this
case,
select
the
desired
parking
method
manually.'xParking
process
active.
Steerj
ing
has
been
taken
over.'xThe
parking
space
search
is
active
whenever the
vehicle
is
driving
forwards
at
low
speed,even
with
deactivated
system.
If
the
system
is
deactivated,
the
displays
on
the
Control Display
are
shown
grey.
Parking
with
the
Park
Assistant
Driving
into
a
parking
space
1.

Press
the
Park
Assistant
button
or
enj
gage
reverse
gear
to
switch
on
the
Park
Asj sistant,
see
page
248.
Activate
Park
Assistant
if
necessary.


Park
Assistant
is
activated.
2.Drive
past
the
line
of
parked
vehicles
at
a speed
up
to
approximately
35
km/h,
approxij
mately
22
mph
and
at
a
distance
of
maximum 1.5
m,
approximately
5
ft.
The
status
of
the
parking
space
search
and
possible
parking
spaces
are
shown
on
the Control
Display,
see
page
248.3.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
Press
and
hold
the
Park
Assistant
button
for the
duration
of
the
parking
process.
At
the
end
of
the
process
of
parking,
the
P
selector lever
position
is
engaged.The
end
of
the
parking
process
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.4.Straighten
up
the
parking
position,
if
applicaj ble.
Cancelling
manually
You
can
cancel
the
Park
Assistant
at
any
time:
'xM
Steptronic
sport
transmission:
rej
lease
the
Park
Assistant
button
during
the
parking
process.'x

Park
Assist
Select
the
symbol
on
the
Control
Display.
Cancelling
automatically
The
system
automatically
cancels
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
or steers
the
vehicle.'xOn
snow-covered
or
slippery
road
surfaces,
if
necessary.'xAny
obstacles
difficult
to
get
over,
for
examj ple
kerbs.'xWith
obstacles
that
suddenly
arise.'xIf
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
shows
gaps
that
are
too
small.'xWhen
a
maximum
number
of
parking
atj tempts
or
parking
time
is
exceeded.'xWhen
changing
to
other
functions
on
theControl
Display.'xIf
the
Park
Assistant
button
is
released.'xIf
the
boot
lid
is
open.'xWhen
doors
are
open.'xIf
the
parking
brake
is
applied.'xWhen
accelerating.'xIf
the
brake
pedal
remains
pressed
for
a
relaj
tively
long
period
when
the
vehicle
is
stationj ary.'xWhen
the
driver's
seat
belt
is
unfastened.
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
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Flashing
display
on
the
selector
lever
In
some
situations,
the
actually
engaged
gearbox
setting
may
be
different
from
the
selector
lever
position
after
a
cancellation
of
function,
and
the
display
in
the
selector
lever
flashes.
In
these
cases,
refer
to
the
display
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster,
see
page
139.
Resuming
You
can
continue
a
cancelled
parking
process,
if
applicable.
To
do
this,
reactivate
the
Park
Assistant,
see page
248,
and
follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
offThe
system
can
be
switched
off
manually:
Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.
Switching
the
acoustic
signal
for
suitable
parking
spaces
on/off
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Parking4.Park
Assist5.Sound
if
parking
space
detected
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
currently
used
driverprofile.
System
limits
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
may
not
respond
at
all,
or
may
rej spond
too
late,
incorrectly,
or
without
justificaj
tion
due
to
limits
of
the
system.
There
is
a
danj
ger
of
accidents
or
damage
to
property.
Observe
the
information
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
No
parking
assistance The
Park
Assistant
does
not
provide
assistance
in
the
following
situations:'xOn
sharp
bends.'xWhen
towing
a
trailer.'xIn
angled
parking
spaces.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:
'xOn
uneven
road
surfaces,
for
example
gravel
roads.'xOn
slippery
ground.'xOn
steep
upward
or
downward
gradients.'xIf
leaves
have
collected
or
snow
has
drifted
or been
piled
up
in
the
parking
space.'xIf
an
already
measured
parking
space
changes.'xIf
there
are
ditches
or
sudden
drops,
for
exj ample
a
quayside.
Limits
of
the
ultrasound
measurement
Certain
conditions
and
objects
may
push
ultraj sound
measurement
to
its
limits,
including
the following:
'xSmall
children
and
animals.'xPersons
wearing
certain
types
of
clothing,
forexample
a
coat.'xExternal
interference
of
the
ultrasound,
for
exj
ample
by
passing
vehicles
or
loud
machines.'xSensors
which
are
dirty,
iced-up,
damaged
or
incorrectly
adjusted.'xCertain
weather
conditions,
for
example
high
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wet
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'xThe
trailer
drawbars
and
tow
hitches
of
other
vehicles.'xThin
or
wedge-shaped
objects.'xMoving
objects.'xHigher
protruding
objects,
for
example
proj
jecting
walls.'xObjects
with
corners,
edges
and
smooth
surj
faces.'xObjects
with
fine
surfaces
or
structures,
for
example
fences.'xObjects
with
porous
surfaces.'xSmall
and
low
objects
such
as
boxes.'xObstacles
and
people
at
the
edge
of
the
lane.'xSoft
obstacles
or
obstacles
covered
in
foam.'xPlants
or
shrubs.'xLow
objects
already
indicated,
such
as
kerbs,
may
enter
the
sensors'
blind
areas
before
or
after
a
continuous
tone
is
given.'xThe
system
does
not
take
into
account
loads projecting
beyond
the
outline
of
the
vehicle.
In
some
cases,
parking
spaces
may
be
detected
that
are
not
suitable
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
not
be
detected.
Malfunction A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
The
Park
Assistant
has
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Crossing
traffic
warning
Principle
Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitor the
area
behind
the
vehicle.
At
blind
exits
or
when
reversing
out
of
perpendicj
ular
parking
spaces,
the
system
detects
other
road
users
approaching
from
the
side
earlier
than is
possible
from
the
driver's
seat.
The
system
indicates
when
other
road
users
are
approaching.
The
Control
Display
shows
the
corresponding display,
an
acoustic
signal
may
sound
and
the
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes.
Depending
on
the
equipment
installed,
the
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
is
also
monitored.
For
this
purpose,
two
further
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front
bumper.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
visibility
conj
ditions
and
traffic
situation
correctly.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situaj
tion
and
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warj rants
it.
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OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
rear bumper.
Depending
on
the
equipment
installed,
there
are
two
additional
radar
sensors
in
the
front
bumper.
Keep
the
bumpers
clean
and
unobstructed
in
the area
of
the
radar
sensors.
Switching
on/off
Activating/deactivating
the
system1.

Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.2.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
left.3.

Settings4.Cross-traffic
alert5.Cross-traffic
alert
Switching
on
automatically
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Disj
play,
it
is
switched
on
automatically
as
soon
as Park
Distance
Control
PDC
or
Panorama
View
isactive
and
a
gear
is
engaged.
The
system
is
switched
on
at
the
rear
when
rej
verse
gear
is
engaged.
Depending
on
the
equipment
installed,
the
sysj
tem
is
switched
on
at
the
front
when
a
forward gear
is
engaged.
Switching
off
automatically The
system
switches
off
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
walking
speed
is
exceeded.'xWhen
steering
and
lane
control
assistant
is
active:
after
driving
for
a
particular
distance.'xDuring
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WarningLight
in
the
exterior
mirror
The
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
if
other
vej
hicles
are
detected
by
the
rear
sensors
when
the
vehicle
is
moving
backwards.
Display
in
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
view
In
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
view,
the
parj
ticular
boundary
area
flashes
red
if
the
sensors
detect
vehicles.
Display
in
the
camera
view
The
particular
boundary
area,
arrow
1,
in
the
camera
view
flashes
red
if
the
sensors
detect
vej
hicles.
Yellow
lines,
arrow
2,
indicate
the
bumper
of
your vehicle.
Acoustic
warning In
addition
to
the
visual
display,
a
warning
signal
sounds
when
your
own
vehicle
is
moving
in
the
corresponding
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
the
approaching
vehicle
is
travelling
very
fast.'xIn
thick
fog,
wet
conditions
or
snow.'xOn
sharp
bends.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
over
or
covered, for
example
by
stickers.'xWhen
a
projecting
load
is
being
transported.'xIf
crossing
objects
are
moving
very
slowly.'xIf
there
are
other
objects
in
the
field
of
view
ofthe
sensors
that
conceal
the
crossing
traffic.
If
the
trailer
socket
is
being
used,
for
examplewhen
operating
with
a
trailer
or
a
bicycle
carrier,
crossing
traffic
warning
is
not
available
for
the
area
behind
the
vehicle.
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Driving
comfortVehicle
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.
Adaptive
M
suspension
Principle
The
system
reduces
unwanted
vehicle
movej
ments
when
a
dynamic
driving
style
is
used
or
when
driving
on
uneven
roads.
Depending
on
the
road
condition
and
the
driving
style,
this
enhances
driving
dynamics
and
driving comfort.
Programs
The
system
offers
various
damper
configuraj
tions.
ProgrammeDamper
configurationsComfortComfort-oriented.SportBalanced.Sport
PlusConsistently
sporty.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
M24.

Chassis5.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:
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Display
in
the
instrument
clusterAdaptive
M
suspension
with
selected
programme
and
activated
display
of
drivj ing
dynamics
system
states,
see
page
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Air
conditioningVehicle
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.
Interior
air
quality
An
emissions-tested
interior
and
the
installation of
microfilters
and
a
climate-control
system
with
functions
for
controlling
the
temperature,
air
flow and
air
recirculation
have
improved
air
quality
injside
the
vehicle.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
specification,
other
adj ditional
functions
may
also
be
installed,
for
examj ple
microfilter/activated
charcoal
filter,
ionisation,fragrancing,
automatic
air
conditioning
with
autoj
matic
air
recirculation
control
AUC,
and
indej pendent
ventilation.
Automatic
air
conditioning
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature,
see
page
257.Air-conditioning
mode,
see
page
257.Maximum
cooling,
see
page
258.AUTO
program,
see
page
258.Recirculated-air
mode,
see
page
259.Air
flow,
manual,
see
page
259.Air
distribution,
manual,
see
page
259.SYNC
Program,
see
page
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