2020 BMW M5 Owners Manual

General
informationVehicle
tilt
position
may
cause
the
display
to
vary.
Information
on
refueling,
refer
to
page
282.
Display An
arrow
beside
the
fuel
pumpsymbol
shows
which
side
of
the vehicle
the
fuel
filler
flap
is
on.
The
current
range
is
displayed
as
numerical
value.
Indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
yellow
indicator
light
illuminates,
once
the
fuel
reserve
is
reached.
Tachometer
A
yellow
prewarning
field
and
a
red
prewarning field
display
the
permitted
speed
range.
The
per#j
mitted
engine
speed
increases
as
the
engine
oil temperature
increases.
Always
avoid
engine
speeds
in
the
red
warning
field.
In
this
range,
the
fuel
supply
is
reduced
to
protect
the
engine.
Standby
state
and
drive-ready
state
The
letters
OFF
in
the
tachome#j
ter
indicate
that
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
and
standby
state
is
switched
on.
The
letters
READY
in
the
tach#j
ometer
indicate
that
the
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
ready
to
start
the
engine
automatically.
For
further
information,
see
Idle
state,
standby
state,
and
drive-ready
state,
refer
to
page
37.
Engine
oil
temperature
Display
'xCold
engine:
the
pointer
is
at
the
low
temperature
end.
Drive
at
moderate
engine
and
vehicle
speeds.'xNormal
operating
tempera#j
ture:
the
pointer
is
in
the
mid#j
dle
or
in
the
lower
half
of
the
temperature
display.'xHot
engine:
the
pointer
is
at
the
high
end
of
the
temperature
range.
In
addition,
a
Check Control
message
is
displayed.
To
check
the
coolant
level,
refer
to
page
316.
Indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
A
red
indicator
light
is
displayed.
External
temperature
General
information If
the
indicator
drops
to
+37
#

Safety
information
Warning
Even
at
temperatures
above
+37
#

SymbolsSymbolsDescription
M
Engine
Dynamics
Control,
refer
to
page
137.
Adaptive
M
chassis,
refer
to
page
239.
Servotronic,
refer
to
page
201.
Range
Concept
The
range
indicates
the
distance
that
can
still
be
covered
with
the
current
fuel
level.
General
information
The
estimated
range
available
with
the
remaining
fuel
is
permanently
displayed
in
the
instrument cluster.
With
a
low
remaining
range,
a
Check
Control message
is
briefly
displayed.
With
a
dynamic driving
style,
for
instance
fast
cornering,
the
en#j
gine
function
is
not
always
ensured.
The
Check
Control
message
appears
continu#j
ously
below
a
range
of
approx.
30
miles/50
km.
Safety
information
NOTICE
With
a
driving
range
of
less
than
30
miles/50
km
the
engine
may
no
longer
have
sufficient
fuel.
Engine
functions
are
not
en#j sured
anymore.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
toproperty.
Refuel
promptly.
Display
The
current
range
is
displayed
as
numerical
value
next
to
the
fuel
gauge.
Service
notifications
Concept The
function
displays
the
service
notificationsand
the
corresponding
maintenance
scopes.
General
information After
switching
on
drive-ready
state,
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
briefly
displays
available
driving
dis#j tance
or
time
to
the
next
scheduled
mainte#jnance.
A
service
advisor
can
read
out
the
current
serv#j ice
notifications
from
your
vehicle
key.
Some
information
on
service
notifications
canalso
be
shown
on
the
BMW
display
key.
Display
Detailed
information
on
service
notifications
More
information
on
the
type
of
service
requiredmay
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Vehicle
status"3.

"Service
schedule"
Maintenance
and
service
measures
and
le#j gally
mandated
inspections
are
displayed.4.Select
an
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SymbolsSymj
bolsDescriptionNo
service
is
currently
required.The
time
for
recommended
mainte#j
nance
or
a
legally
mandated
inspec#j tion
is
approaching.The
time
for
recommended
mainte#j
nance
has
already
passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter
the
dates
for
the
mandatory
vehicle
in#jspections.
Make
sure
that
the
vehicle's
date
and
time
are set
correctly.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Vehicle
status"3.

"Service
schedule"4."BMW
Service"5."Date:"6.Select
the
desired
setting.
Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The
system
recommends
the
most
efficient
gear
for
the
current
driving
situation.
General
information The
gear
shift
indicator
is
active
in
the
sequential
mode
of
the
M
Steptronic
Sport
transmission.
DisplaysSymbolDescriptionShift
up
to
efficient
gear.Shift
down
to
efficient
gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed
Limit
Info
shows
the
currently
valid
speed
limit
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
if
necessary,
the
Head-up
Display.
General
information The
camera
in
the
area
of
the
interior
mirror
de#j
tects
traffic
signs
at
the
edge
of
the
road
as
well as
overhead
sign
posts.
Traffic
signs
with
extra
symbols
are
considered and
compared
with
the
vehicle's
onboard
data.The
traffic
sign
will
then
be
either
displayed
or
ig#jnored
depending
on
the
situation
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
and
the
Head-up
Display.
The
system
takes
into
account
any
informationthat
is
stored
in
the
navigation
system
and
also
displays
speed
limits
present
on
routes
without signs.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
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traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
ap#jpropriate.
Overview Camera
The
camera
is
installed
near
the
interior
mirror.
Keep
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror clean
and
clear.
Displaying
Speed
Limit
Info
General
information
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
Speed
Limit
Info
is
displayed
permanently
in
the
instru#j ment
cluster
or
via
iDrive.
Activating Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument
panel"5."Speed
limit
information"Display
Speed
Limit
Info Current
speed
limit.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
Speed
Limit
Info
not
available.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
and
may provide
incorrect
information
in
the
following
sit#juations:'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xWhen
traffic
signs
are
fully
or
partially
con#jcealed
by
objects,
stickers
or
paint.'xWhen
driving
very
close
to
the
vehicle
in
front
of
you.'xWhen
driving
toward
bright
lights
or
strong
reflections.'xWhen
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror
is
fogged
over,
dirty
or
covered
by
a
sticker,
etc.'xIf
the
camera
has
overheated
and
been
tem#j
porarily
switched
off
due
to
excessively
high
temperatures.'xIn
the
event
of
incorrect
detection
by
the camera.'xIf
the
speed
limits
or
road
data
stored
in
the
navigation
system
are
incorrect.'xIf
the
speed
limits
vary
with
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'xIn
areas
not
covered
by
the
navigation
sys#jtem.'xWhen
roads
differ
from
the
navigation,
suchas
due
to
changes
in
road
routing.'xIn
case
of
electronic
traffic
signs.'xWhen
passing
buses
or
trucks
with
traffic
signs
applied
to
them.'xIf
the
traffic
signs
are
non-conforming.'xWhen
traffic
signs
that
are
valid
for
a
parallel
road
are
detected.'xIn
the
presence
of
country-specific
signs
and road
configurations.'xDuring
calibration
of
the
camera
immediately
after
vehicle
delivery.
Selection
lists
Concept
Lists
can
be
displayed
and,
if
necessary,
used
for certain
functions
in
the
instrument
cluster
or
the
Head-up
Display.
'xEntertainment
source.'xCurrent
audio
source.'xList
of
most
recent
telephone
calls.
If
necessary,
the
corresponding
menu
will
openon
the
Control
Display.
Display
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
list
inthe
instrument
cluster
may
differ
from
the
illus#j
tration.
Displaying
and
using
the
listButtonFunctionChange
the
entertainment
source.
Pressing
the
button
again
will
close
the
currently
displayed
list.Show
list
of
most
recent
tele#j
phone
calls.Turn
the
thumbwheel
to
select
the
desired
setting.
Press
the
thumbwheel
to
con#j
firm
the
setting.
The
currently
selected
list
can
be
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
by
turning
the
thumb#j
wheel.
Trip
data
Concept
Values
for
the
trip,
such
as
the
average
con#j sumption
or
trip
miles,
are
displayed.
General
information The
trip
data
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display
and
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
values
can
be
displayed
and
reset
depend#j
ing
on
various
intervals,
such
as
after
refueling.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Overview
The
following
information
is
displayed
based
on
the
configured
interval:
'xConfigured
interval
for
displaying
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'xAverage
speed.'xTotal
time
for
shut
off
engine
through
theAuto
Start/Stop
function.'xDistance
traveled
in
Coasting
mode.'xConsumption
history
in
form
of
a
chart.
Displays
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Driving
information"3."Trip
data"
Consumption
history The
average
consumption
is
shown
in
the
con#j
sumption
history
in
form
of
a
chart
based
on
the distance
traveled.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
Information
about
the
route
can
be
displayed
as widget
in
the
tachometer.
Selecting
and
settingwidgets
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Further
infor#j
mation:
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster,
refer
to
page
140.
The
following
information
is
displayed:
'xTotal
mileage.'xConfigured
interval
for
displaying
trip
data.'xDistance
traveled
depending
on
the
config#j ured
interval.'xAverage
speed.
Adjusting
the
display
of
the
trip
data
The
intervals
for
the
display
of
the
trip
data
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
on
the
Control
Display
are
adjustable.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Driving
information"3."Trip
data"4."Data
since"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Start
of
trip
(
)":
the
values
are
automati#j
cally
reset
approx.
four
hours
after
the
ve#j
hicle
has
come
to
a
standstill.'x"Refueling
(
)":
the
values
are
automati#j
cally
reset
after
refueling
with
a
larger
quantity
of
fuel.'x"Factory":
the
values
since
the
time
of
the
factory
delivery
are
displayed.'x"Individual
(
)":
the
values
since
the
last
manual
reset
are
displayed.
The
values
can
be
reset
at
any
time.
Resetting
average
values
manually
The
following
interval
can
be
reset
manually
at
any
time:
"Individual
(
)".
With
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever:
1.Continue
to
press
the
button
on
the
turn
sig#j nal
lever
until
the
widget
for
the
trip
data
isselected.2.Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Driving
information"3."Trip
data"4."Data
since"5."Reset
individual"
The
average
values
and
counters
are
reset.
Once
the
average
values
and
counters
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reset,
the
following
interval
is
automatically
set:
"Individual
(
)".
Sport
displays
Concept
The
Sport
displays
especially
support
a
sporty
driving
style.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Overview
The
following
information
is
displayed:
'xTorque.'xPower.
Displays
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Driving
information"3."Sport
displays"
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
Sport
displays
can
be
displayed
in
form
of
a
widget
in
the
instrument
cluster,
refer
to
page
140.
Vehicle
status
General
information The
status
can
be
displayed
and
actions
per#j
formed
for
several
systems.
Opening
the
vehicle
status Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Vehicle
status"Information
at
a
glanceSymbolsDescription
"Flat
Tire
Monitor":
status
of
the
run-flat
tires,
refer
to
page
302.
"Tire
Pressure
Monitor":
status
of
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM,
refer
to
page
296.
"Engine
oil
level":
electronic
oil
measurement,
refer
to
page
312.
"Check
Control
messages":
dis#j
playing
stored
Check
Control
messages,
refer
to
page
141.
"Service
schedule":
displaying
service
notifications,
refer
to
page
147.
Head-up
Display
Concept
This
system
projects
important
information
into the
driver's
field
of
vision,
for
instance
the
speed.
The
driver
can
get
information
without
averting
his
or
her
eyes
from
the
road.
General
information Follow
the
information
on
cleaning
the
Head-up
Display.
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