2018 BMW M5 Owners Manual

5.Tighten
cap.6.Have
the
cause
of
coolant
loss
rectified
as
soon
as
possible.
Disposal
When
disposing
of
coolant
and
coolant
additives,
comply
with
the
relevant
envij
ronmental
protection
regulations.
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MaintenanceVehicle
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.
BMW
Maintenance
System
The
Maintenance
System
indicates
what
maintej nance
measures
are
required,
thus
providingsupport
in
maintaining
the
road
and
operational
safety
of
the
vehicle.
The
exact
work
required
and
the
maintenance
inj
tervals
may
vary
depending
on
the
country
specj
ifications.
Replacement
work,
spare
parts,
operj
ating
materials
and
wear
materials
are
calculated
separately.
Additional
information
is
available from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anj
other
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Condition
Based
Service, CBS
Principle Sensors
and
special
algorithms
monitor
the
conjditions
in
which
the
vehicle
is
used.
CBS
uses
this
information
to
determine
the
maintenance
requirement.
The
system
thus
enables
the
scope
of
the
mainj
tenance
work
to
be
adapted
to
the
individual
usj
age
profile.
General
Information
on
service
requirements,
see
page
151,
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control
Information
about
the
maintenance
requirement is
continuously
stored
in
the
remote
control.
TheService
Partner
can
read
out
this
data
and
sugjgest
a
maintenance
scope
for
your
vehicle.
It
is
important,
therefore,
that
you
hand
the
servjice
advisor
the
remote
control
that
was
last
used
for
driving
the
vehicle.
Periods
out
of
use
Periods
when
the
vehicle
is
out
of
use
with
its
battery
disconnected
are
not
taken
into
account.
In
such
cases,
have
any
time-dependent
maintejnance
procedures,
for
example
for
the
brake
fluid
and,
where
applicable,
the
engine
oil
and
microj filter/activated
charcoal
filter,
updated
by
a
Servjice
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Service
history
Maintenance
and
repairs
Have
maintenance
and
repairs
carried
out
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj
shop.
Entries The
maintenance
work
carried
out
is
entered
inthe
maintenance
records
and
the
vehicle
data.
As
with
a
service
booklet,
the
entries
provide
evij
dence
of
regular
maintenance.
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If
an
entry
is
made
in
the
electronic
service
hisjtory
of
the
vehicle,
service-relevant
data
is
savedboth
in
the
vehicle
and
on
the
central
IT
systems
of
BMW
AG,
Munich.
The
data
entered
in
the
electronic
service
history
can
also
be
viewed
by
the
new
vehicle
owner
afj
ter
a
change
of
vehicle
owner.
A
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
can
view
the
data
entered
in
the
electronic
service
history.
Objection The
vehicle
owner
can
contact
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
to
object
to
any
entries
being
made
in
the
electronic
service
hisj
tory,
and
to
the
associated
storage
in
the
vehicle
and
transfer
to
the
vehicle
manufacturer
of
any
data
relating
to
his/her
time
as
the
vehicle
owner.
In
that
case,
no
entry
is
made
in
the
electronic
service
history
of
the
vehicle.
Displays
Maintenance
entered
is
shown
on
the
Control
Display,
see
page
152.
For
Australia/New
Zealand: maintenance
No
maintenance
work
other
than
normal
maintej
nance
is
required
to
keep
the
emission
levels
of your
vehicle
within
the
design
limits.
Socket
for
on-boarddiagnosis,
OBD
General Devices
connected
to
the
OBD
socket
trigger
the
alarm
system
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
Rej move
any
devices
connected
to
the
OBD
socketbefore
locking
the
vehicle.
Safety
note
NOTE
Incorrect
use
of
the
socket
for
on-board
diagj
nosis,
OBD
can
result
in
malfunctions
in
the
vej
hicle.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Only
have
service
and
maintenance
work
inj
volving
the
socket
for
on-board
diagnosis,
OBD
carried
out
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manuj
facturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop,
or
other
authorised
perj
sons.
Only
connect
devices
that
have
been
tesj
ted
and
found
to
be
safe
for
use
with
the
socket
for
on-board
diagnosis,
OBD.
Position
The
OBD
socket
for
checking
emissions-relej
vant
components
is
located
on
the
driver's
side.
Emissions
'xThe
warning
lamp
flashes:
There
is
an
engine
malfunction
that
could
damage
the
catalytic
converter.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
as
soon
as
possible.'xThe
warning
lamp
is
illuminated:
Deterioration
of
exhaust
emissions.
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Recycling
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
handing
the
vehicle
in
at
a
take-back
point
nomij
nated
by
the
manufacturer
at
the
end
of
its
life cycle.
The
regulations
concerning
the
returning
of
end-of-life
vehicles
may
vary
from
country
to
country.
Additional
information
is
available
from
a Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj
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Replacing
partsVehicle
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.
On-board
tool
kit
The
on-board
tool
kit
is
located
in
the
left
storage
compartment
of
the
boot.
Wiper
blades
Safety
notes
NOTE
The
window
may
sustain
damage
if
the
wiper
falls
onto
it
without
the
wiper
blade
installed.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Hold the
wiper
firmly
when
changing
the
wiper
blade.
Do
not
fold
in
or
switch
on
the
wiper
without
a
wiper
blade
installed.
NOTE
When
wipers
are
folded
away
from
the
windj
screen,
they
can
be
trapped
when
the
bonnet is
opened.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Before
opening
the
bonnet,
make
sure
that
the
wipers
with
wiper
blades
fitted
are
in
contact
with
the
windscreen.
Replacing
the
front
wiper
blades
1.To
replace
the
wiper
blades,
move
the
wipers
in
the
fold-out
position,
see
page
134.2.Lift
the
wipers
completely
away
from
the
windscreen.3.Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
out
wiper
blade,
arrow
2.4.Insert
the
new
wiper
blade
and
press
into
the holder
until
it
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Bulbs
and
lights
GeneralBulbs
and
lights Lights
and
bulbs
are
an
important
aspect
of
drivj
ing
safety.
Some
equipment
versions
have
light-emitting
dij
odes
behind
a
cover
as
a
light
source.
These light-emitting
diodes
are
similar
to
conventionallasers
and
are
classified
by
legislation
as
Class
1
light-emitting
diodes.
In
the
case
of
a
defect,
the
manufacturer
of
the vehicle
recommends
having
respective
work
carj
ried
out
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialj
ist
workshop.
A
spare
lamp
box
is
available
from
a
Service
Partj ner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Comply
with
the
safety
notes,
see
page
342.
Headlight
glass
During
cool
or
humid
weather,
the
exterior
lights can
mist
over
on
the
inside.
When
driving
with
the
lights
switched
on,
the
condensation
disapj pears
after
a
short
time.
There
is
no
need
to
rej
place
the
headlight
glass.
If
moisture
increasingly
forms,
for
example
if there
are
water
droplets
in
the
lamp,
despite
the
headlights
being
switched
on,
have
the
headj
lights
checked.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Bulbs
can
become
hot
during
operation.
Conj
tact
with
the
bulbs
can
lead
to
burns.
There
is
a danger
of
injury.
Only
replace
bulbs
when
they
have
cooled
down.
WARNING
Short
circuits
can
occur
when
working
on
lightj
ing
systems
that
are
switched
on.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury
or
damage
to
property.
Switch
the
respective
lights
off
when
working
on
the
lighting
system.
Where
applicable,
observe
the
enclosed
instructions
from
the
bulb
manufacj
turer.
WARNING
Intense
brightness
can
irritate
or
harm
the
retj
ina
of
the
eye.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury.
Do
not
look
directly
into
the
headlights
or
other
light
sources.
Do
not
remove
covers
from LEDs.
NOTE
Dirty
bulbs
have
a
reduced
lifetime.
There
is
a danger
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
touch
the
glass
of
new
bulbs
with
your
bare
hands.
Use
a
clean
tissue
or
similar,
or
hold
the
bulb
by
its
base.
Front
lights
Adaptive
LED
headlights
Comply
with
the
safety
notes,
see
page
342.
All
lights
use
LED
technology.
Contact
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist workshop
in
the
case
of
a
defect.
Rear
lights
General Comply
with
the
safety
notes,
see
page
342.
All
rear
lights
except
the
two
reversing
lights
in
the
boot
lid
are
in
LED
technology.
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Contact
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist workshop
in
the
case
of
a
defect.
Reversing
light,
replacing
the
lamps General
Comply
with
the
safety
notes,
see
page
342.
21
watt
bulb,
H21W.
Without
warning
triangle:
remove
panel1.Opening
the
boot
lid.2.Press
the
unlocking
mechanism,
arrow
1,
and take
off
the
panel,
arrow
2.
With
warning
triangle:
remove
bracket
1.Opening
the
boot
lid.2.Take
out,
see
page
347,
warning
triangle.3.Press
in
both
catches
with
the
screwdriver
from
the
on-board
tool
kit
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow,
arrow
1,
and
remove
the
warning
triangle
holder,
arrow
2.Removing
the
hinge
cover1.Open
the
two
clips
on
the
hinge
cover.2.At
the
expander
rivet,
use
the
screwdriver
to carefully
lever
out
the
inner
pin
by
a
small
amount.
Then
use
the
screwdriver
to
carej
fully
lever
out
the
expander
rivet
completely.3.Carefully
lift
the
hinge
cover
from
the
hinge arm,
arrow
1,
until
the
retainer,
arrow
2,
comes
loose
behind
the
lining.4.Pull
off
the
hinge
cover
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Removing
the
boot
lid
lining1.Use
the
screwdriver
to
carefully
lever
out
theeight
expander
rivets.
Operate
the
expander
rivets
as
described
above.2.On
one
side,
reach
into
the
handle
recess and
carefully
pull
the
boot
lid
lining
towardsthe
back,
arrow
1,
until
the
two
retainers,
arj
rows
2,
come
loose
behind
the
boot
lid
lining.3.Follow
the
corresponding
procedure
on
the
left
side.4.Carefully
detach
the
boot
lid
lining
from
the
boot
lid,
arrow
1,
and,
if
applicable,
full
the
caj ble
with
connector
off
the
switch
unit,
arj
row
2.5.Take
off
the
boot
lid
lining.Replacing
the
reversing
light1.Turn
the
bulb
holder
in
the
direction
indicated
on
the
reflector
and
pull
it
out.2.Press
the
bulb
gently
into
the
bulb
holder, turn
anticlockwise
and
remove.3.Fit
the
bulb
holder.
Fitting
the
boot
lid
lining
1.If
applicable,
connect
the
cable
to
the
switchunit.
Ensure
that
the
connector
engages.2.Place
the
boot
lid
lining
at
the
boot
lid
and
atj
tach
with
two
expander
rivets.3.Press
against
the
boot
lid
lining,
arrows,
so that
the
four
retainers
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