2018 BMW M5 Owners Manual

WARNING
The
tyre
inflation
pressure
must
be
adapted
because
of
the
increased
axle
load
when
towj
ing
a
trailer.
Driving
with
an
inadequate
tyre
inj flation
pressure
can
damage
the
tyres.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents
or
damage
to
property.
Do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
100
km/h
/
60
mph. Increase
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
of
the
towj
ing
vehicle
by
0.2
bar.
Note
the
maximum
posj
sible
tyre
inflation
pressure
stated
on
the
tyre.
Upward
gradients
General In
the
interest
of
safety
and
to
avoid
holding
up
other
traffic,
do
not
attempt
to
climb
upward
graj dients
steeper
than
12
%
when
towing
a
trailer.
If
higher
trailer
loads
have
been
retrospectivelyapproved,
the
limit
is
8
%.
Driving
off
on
upward
gradients The
parking
brake
is
automatically
released
when
the
accelerator
pedal
is
operated.
To
prevent
the
vehicle
from
rolling
back
when
driving
off,
use
the
parking
brake.
1.

Shortly
before
driving
off,
pull
and
rej
lease
the
switch.
The
parking
brake
is
engaged.2.Apply
the
accelerator
sufficiently
to
drive
off.
Downhill
gradients
On
downward
gradients,
a
vehicle
combination
has
tendency
to
snake
at
an
earlier
stage.
Before
the
downward
gradient,
shift
down
manjually
to
the
next-lowest
gear
and
drive
downjwards
slowly.
Trailer
Stability
Control
Principle
The
system
supports
you
to
neutralise
a
trailer's
tendency
to
swing
from
side
to
side.
Trailer
Stability
Control
detects
snaking
movej
ments
and
promptly
brakes
the
vehicle
so
that
road
speeds
fall
to
below
the
critical
range
and the
vehicle
combination
is
stabilised.
General If
the
power
socket
for
the
trailer
is
in
use
but
no
trailer
is
attached,
for
example
during
use
of
a
bij
cycle
carrier
with
lighting,
the
system
may
bej
come
active
in
extreme
driving
situations.
Operating
requirements The
system
is
operational
from
a
speed
of
apjproximately
65
km/h,
approximately
40
mph,when
towing
a
trailer
and
with
the
trailer
socketin
use.
System
limits The
system
is
unable
to
intervene,
or
intervenes
too
late,
in
the
following
situations
for
example:
'xIf
a
trailer
veers
instantly,
for
example
on
slipj
pery
or
loose
road
surfaces.'xIf
a
trailer
with
a
high
centre
of
gravity
tips
over
before
a
swinging
motion
is
detected.'xIf
Dynamic
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DSC
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Trailer
tow
hitch with
electrically
swivellabletrailer
hitch
General
The
swivel-mounted
ball
linkage
for
the
trailer
tow
hitch
is
located
on
the
underside
of
the
vehij cle.
The
LED
in
the
button
illuminates
green
if
the system
is
operational.
Safety
notes
NOTE
The
trailer
tow
hitch
is
intended
to
be
used
with
a
trailer.
If
the
ball
head
of
the
trailer
tow
hitch
is swivelled
out,
it
may
become
jammed
when
driving
without
a
trailer
or
load
carrier.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Swivel
the
ball linkage
in
when
driving
without
a
trailer
or
load
carrier.
WARNING
If
the
ball
linkage
is
not
locked,
unstable
driving
conditions
or
accidents
can
result.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents
or
damage
to
property.
Bej
fore
a
journey
with
a
trailer
or
load
carrier,
check
that
the
ball
linkage
is
correctly
locked.
If
the
ball
linkage
is
not
properly
locked,
the
LED
in
the
button
illuminates
red.
Overview
Button
in
the
boot.
Swivelling
out
the
ball
linkage
1.Open
the
boot.2.Step
out
of
the
swivelling
area
of
the
ball
linkj age
behind
the
vehicle.3.

Press
the
button
in
the
boot.
The
ball
linkage
swivels
outwards.
The
LED in
the
button
flashes
in
green.4.Wait
until
the
ball
linkage
has
reached
theend
position.
Swivelling
in
the
ball
linkage
1.Disconnect
trailer
or
load
carrier.2.Remove
any
fittings
for
the
track-stabilising
devices.3.Pull
the
power
supply
connector
for
the
trailer and
any
adapters
out
of
the
socket.4.

Press
the
button
in
the
boot.
The
ball
linkage
swivels
inwards.
The
LED
in
the
button
flashes
in
green.5.Wait
until
the
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Interruption
or
reversal
of
the
swivel
movement
General The
swivel
movement
is
interrupted,
might
be
reversed
or
is
not
performed
if
the
current
limit values
are
exceeded,
for
example
at
very
lowtemperatures
or
if
mechanical
resistance
is
enjcountered.
LED
in
button
illuminates
red.
Repeat
the
swivel
movement
with
the
engine
running1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state
via
the
start/stop button.2.

Press
the
button
in
the
boot
and
hold
it
until
the
ball
linkage
has
moved
completely
in
or
out.
If
necessary,
repeat
the
swivel
movement
with
the
button
pressed
and
the
engine
running.
The
LED
in
the
button
illuminates
green
when
the
ball
linkage
has
reached
an
end
position.
If
this
reoccurs,
contact
a
Service
Partner
of
the manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Trailer
socket
The
trailer
socket
is
located
on
the
trailer
tow hitch.
Fold
the
cover
downwards.
Eye
for
securing
cable
There
is
an
eye
on
the
trailer
tow
hitch
for
fastenj ing
the
trailer
securing
cable.
For
increased
safety
when
towing
a
trailer
during
a
journey,
attach
the
trailer
securing
cable
to
the
eye.
Check
that
the
securing
cable
can
move
freely
and
is
not
dragging
on
the
ground.
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Saving
fuelVehicle
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.
General
The
vehicle
possesses
wide-ranging
technoloj gies
for
reducing
consumption
and
emission
levjels.
Fuel
consumption
depends
on
various
factors.
A
number
of
measures,
such
as
a
moderate
drivj ing
style
and
regular
maintenance,
can
influencefuel
consumption
and
reduce
burden
on
environjment.
Remove
transported
loadthat
is
not
required
Extra
weight
increases
fuel
consumption.
Remove
add-on
parts
after use
If
no
longer
required,
remove
auxiliary
mirrors,roof
racks
and
rear-mounted
racks
after
use.
Add-on
parts
on
the
vehicle
interfere
with
its
aerjodynamic
performance
and
increase
fuel
conjsumption.
Closing
windows
and
the
Glass
Roof
An
opened
Glass
Roof
or
opened
window
inj
crease
drag
and
consequently
fuel
consumption.
Tyres
General
Tyres
can
have
differing
effects
on
fuel
conj
sumption.
For
example,
fuel
consumption
can
be
affected
by
tyre
size.
Checking
tyre
inflation
pressure
regularly
Check
and,
if
necessary,
correct
the
tyre
inflation
pressures
at
least
twice
a
month
and
before
setj
ting
off
on
a
longer
journey.
Insufficient
tyre
inflation
pressure
increases
rollj ing
resistance
and
consequently
fuel
consumpj
tion
and
tyre
wear.
Drive
off
immediately
Do
not
warm
up
the
engine
with
the
vehicle
at
a
standstill;
it
is
preferable
to
set
off
straight
away, driving
at
moderate
engine
speeds.
This
brings
the
cold
engine
to
operating
temperj ature
as
quickly
as
possible.
Drive
with
foresight
Anticipating
the
road
situation
and
adopting
a
smooth
driving
style
will
reduce
fuel
consumpj
tion.
Avoid
accelerating
and
braking
unnecessarily.
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Keep
an
appropriate
distance
from
the
preceding
vehicle.
Avoid
high
engine
speeds
Driving
at
low
engine
speeds
reduces
fuel
conj sumption
and
wear.
Pay
attention
to
the
shift
point
indicator,
see
page
153,
in
the
vehicle,
if
fitted.
Make
use
of
overrun
mode
When
approaching
a
red
traffic
light,
take
your
foot
off
the
accelerator
and
allow
the
vehicle
to
roll.
On
downward
stretches,
take
your
foot
off
the
accelerator
and
allow
the
vehicle
to
roll.
The
fuel
supply
is
interrupted
in
overrun
mode.
Switch
off
the
engine
ifstopping
for
a
relativelylong
time
Stopping
the
engine
When
you
stop
the
vehicle
for
longer
periods,
for
example
at
traffic
lights,
railway
crossings
or
in traffic
jams,
switch
off
the
engine.
Auto
Start
Stop
function
The
Auto
Start
Stop
function
of
the
vehicle
shuts
off
the
engine
automatically
during
a
stop.
If
the
engine
is
switched
off
and
then
startedagain,
the
fuel
consumption
and
emissions
arereduced
compared
with
a
permanently
running
engine.
Savings
can
be
made
just
by
stopping
the
engine
for
a
few
seconds.
Fuel
consumption
also
depends
on
other
factors,
such
as
driving
style,
road
condition,
maintej
nance
or
environmental
factors,
for
example.
Switch
off
functions
which
are
not
currently
required
Functions
such
as
seat
heating
or
rear
windowheating
require
a
great
deal
of
energy
and
injcrease
fuel
consumption,
especially
in
city
traffic
and
stop-and-go
traffic.
Switch
these
functions
off
if
they
are
not
rej
quired.
Have
maintenance
workcarried
out
Have
the
vehicle
serviced
regularly
to
achieve
optimal
economy
and
lifetime.
BMW
recomj mends
having
maintenance
work
carried
out
by
a
BMW
Service
Partner.
Please
also
see
the
BMW
Maintenance
System,
see
page
338.
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Refuelling
..................................................................................................
304
Fuel
............................................................................................................
306
Wheels
and
tyres
.....................................................................................
308
Engine
compartment
..............................................................................
329
Engine
oil
..................................................................................................
332
Coolant
......................................................................................................
336
Maintenance
.............................................................................................
338
Replacing
parts
........................................................................................
341
Breakdown
Assist
...................................................................................
347
General
care
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RefuellingVehicle
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.
General
Before
refuelling,
observe
the
notes
on
fuel
qualj ity,
see
page
306.
Safety
note
NOTE
If
the
range
drops
below
50
km,
approximately
30
miles,
the
engine
may
no
longer
be
supplied with
sufficient
fuel.
Engine
function
is
no
longerensured.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
propjerty.
Refuel
in
good
time.
Fuel
tank
cap
Opening
1.Briefly
press
the
rear
edge
of
the
fuel
filler
flap.2.Turn
the
fuel
tank
cap
anticlockwise.3.Place
the
fuel
tank
cap
in
the
holder
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