2020 BMW M5 Owners Manual

On
a
level
surface
Place
wheel
chocks
or
other
suitable
objects
in
front
and
behind
the
wheel
that
is
diagonal
to
the wheel
to
be
changed.
On
a
slight
downhill
gradient
If
you
need
to
change
a
wheel
on
a
slight
down#j
hill
grade,
place
chocks
and
other
suitable
ob#j
jects,
for
instance
a
rock,
under
the
wheels
of
both
the
front
and
rear
axles
against
the
rolling
direction.
Lug
bolt
lock
Concept
The
wheel
lug
bolts
have
a
special
coding.
The lug
bolts
can
only
be
released
with
the
adapter
which
matches
the
coding.
Overview The
adapter
of
the
lug
bolt
lock
is
in
the
onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
or
in
a
storage
compartment
close to
the
onboard
vehicle
tool
kit.
'xLug
bolt,
arrow
1.'xAdapter,
arrow
2.
Unscrewing
1.Attach
the
adapter
to
the
lug
bolt.2.Unscrew
the
lug
bolt.3.Remove
the
adapter
after
unscrewing
the
lug
bolt.
Screwing
on
1.Attach
the
adapter
to
the
lug
bolt.
If
neces#j
sary,
turn
the
adapter
until
it
fits
on
the
lug
bolt.2.Screw
on
the
lug
bolt.
The
tightening
torque is
140
Nm.3.Remove
the
adapter
and
stow
it
after
screw#j
ing
on
the
lug
bolt.
Preparing
the
vehicle
'xPark
the
vehicle
on
solid
and
non-slip
ground at
a
safe
distance
from
traffic.'xSwitch
on
the
hazard
warning
system.'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xEngage
a
gear
or
move
the
selector
lever
toposition
P.'xAs
soon
as
permitted
by
the
traffic
flow,
have
all
vehicle
occupants
get
out
of
the
vehicle and
ensure
that
they
remain
outside
the
im#j
mediate
area
in
a
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'xDepending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
get
wheel
change
tools
and,
if
necessary,
the
emergency
wheel
from
the
vehicle.'xIf
necessary,
set
up
a
warning
triangle
or
port#j able
hazard
warning
light
at
an
appropriatedistance.'xSecure
the
vehicle
additionally
against
rolling.'xLoosen
the
lug
bolts
a
half
turn.
Jacking
points
for
the
vehicle
jack
The
jacking
points
for
the
vehicle
jack
are
lo#j cated
at
the
indicated
positions.
Jacking
up
the
vehicle
Warning
Hands
and
fingers
can
be
jammed
when
using
the
vehicle
jack.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Com#j
ply
with
the
described
hand
position
and
do
not change
this
position
while
using
the
vehicle
jack.
1.Hold
the
vehicle
jack
with
one
hand,
arrow
1, and
grasp
the
vehicle
jack
crank
or
lever
withyour
other
hand,
arrow
2.2.Insert
the
vehicle
jack
into
the
rectangular
re#jcess
of
the
jacking
point
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3.Extend
the
vehicle
jack
by
turning
the
vehicle
jack
crank
or
lever
clockwise.4.Take
your
hand
away
from
the
vehicle
jack
as soon
as
the
vehicle
jack
is
under
load
andcontinue
turning
the
vehicle
jack
crank
orlever
with
one
hand.5.Make
sure
that
the
vehicle
jack
foot
standsvertically
and
at
a
right
angle
beneath
the
jacking
point.6.Make
sure
that
the
vehicle
jack
foot
stands vertically
and
perpendicularly
beneath
the
jacking
point
after
extending
the
vehicle
jack.7.Crank
the
vehicle
up,
until
the
vehicle
jack
is with
the
entire
surface
on
the
ground
and
the
relevant
wheel
is
maximum
1.2
inches/3
cm above
ground.Mounting
a
wheel
Mount
one
emergency
wheel
only,
as
required.1.Unscrew
the
lug
bolts.2.Remove
the
wheel.3.Put
the
new
wheel
or
emergency
wheel
on and
screw
in
at
least
two
lug
bolts
in
a
cross#jwise
pattern
until
hand-tight.
When
non-original
light-alloy
wheels
of
the
vehicle
manufacturer
are
mounted,
the
ac#j
companying
lug
bolts
may
have
to
be
used
as well.4.Hand-tighten
the
remaining
lug
bolts
and
tighten
all
lug
bolts
well
in
a
crosswise
pat#j tern.5.Turn
the
vehicle
jack
crank
counterclockwise
to
retract
the
vehicle
jack
and
lower
the
vehi#j
cle.6.Remove
the
vehicle
jack
and
stow
it
securely.
After
the
wheel
change
1.Tighten
the
lug
bolts
crosswise.
The
tighten#j
ing
torque
is
101
lbs
ft/140
Nm.2.Stow
the
nonworking
wheel
in
the
cargo
area,
if
necessary.
The
nonworking
wheel
cannot
be
stored
un#j
der
the
cargo
floor
panel
because
of
its
size.3.Check
tire
inflation
pressure
at
the
next
op#j
portunity
and
correct
as
needed.4.Reinitialize
the
Flat
Tire
Monitor.
Reset
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM.5.Check
to
make
sure
the
lug
bolts
are
tight
with
a
calibrated
torque
wrench.6.Have
the
damaged
tire
replaced
at
the
near#j est
dealer's
service
center
or
another
quali#j
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Engine
compartmentVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
dueto
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Overview
1Filler
neck
for
washer
fluid2Jump-starting,
positive
battery
terminal3Coolant
reservoir,
charge
air4Coolant
reservoir,
engine5Oil
filler
neck6Jump-starting,
negative
battery
terminal7Vehicle
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Hood
Safety
information
Warning
Improperly
executed
work
in
the
engine
com#j
partment
can
damage
vehicle
components
and impair
vehicle
functions.
There
is
a
risk
of
anaccident
and
damage
to
property.
Have
work
inthe
engine
compartment
performed
by
a
deal#jer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Warning
The
engine
compartment
accommodates
mov#j
ing
components.
Certain
components
in
the engine
compartment
can
also
move
with
the
vehicle
switched
off,
for
instance
the
radiator
fan.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
reach
into
the
area
of
moving
parts.
Keep
articles
of
cloth#j
ing
and
hair
away
from
moving
parts.
Warning
There
are
protruding
parts,
for
instance
locking
hook,
on
the
inside
of
the
hood.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
If
the
hood
is
open,
pay
attention
to protruding
parts
and
keep
clear
of
these
areas.
Warning
An
incorrectly
locked
hood
can
open
while
driv#j
ing
and
restrict
visibility.
There
is
a
risk
of
acci#j
dent.
Stop
immediately
and
correctly
close
the
hood.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
opening
and
closing
the
hood.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
hood
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Folded-away
wipers
can
be
jammed
when
the hood
is
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to property.
Make
sure
that
the
wipers
with
thewiper
blades
mounted
are
folded
down
onto
the
windshield
before
opening
the
hood.
NOTICE
When
the
hood
is
closed,
it
must
engage
on
both
sides.
Pressing
again
can
damage
the
hood.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property. Open
the
hood
again
and
then
close
it
energet#jically.
Avoid
pressing
again.
Opening
1.Pull
lever,
arrow
1.
Hood
is
unlocked.2.After
the
lever
is
released,
pull
the
lever
again, arrow
2.
Hood
can
be
opened.3.Be
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Energetically
close
the
hood
from
approx.
20
in/50
cm.
The
hood
must
engage
on
both
sides.
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Operating
materialsVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Fuel
recommendation
General
information
Depending
on
the
region,
many
gas
stations
sell
fuel
that
has
been
customized
to
winter
or
summer
conditions.
Fuel
that
is
available
in
win#j
ter,
for
instance
helps
make
a
cold
start
easier.
Gasoline
General
information
For
the
best
fuel
efficiency,
the
gasoline
should
be
sulfur-free
or
very
low
in
sulfur
content.
Fuels
that
are
marked
on
the
gas
pump
as
con#j
taining
metal
must
not
be
used.
Fuels
with
a
maximum
ethanol
content
of
25
%,
i.
e.
E10
or
E25,
may
be
used
for
refueling.
Ethanol
should
meet
the
following
quality
stan#j
dards:
US:
ASTM
4806#mxx
CAN:
CGSB-3.511#mxx
xx:
comply
with
the
current
standard
in
each
case.
Safety
information
CAUTION
The
use
of
poor-quality
fuels
may
result
in
harmful
engine
deposits
or
damage.
Addition#j
ally,
problems
relating
to
drivability,
starting
and stalling,
especially
under
certain
environmentalconditions
such
as
high
ambient
temperature
and
high
altitude,
may
occur.
If
drivability
problems
are
encountered,
we
rec#j
ommend
switching
to
a
high
quality
gasoline
brand
and
a
higher
octane
grade
#n
AKI
num#j
ber
#n
for
a
few
tank
fills.
To
avoid
harmful
en#j
gine
deposits,
it
is
highly
recommended
to
pur#j
chase
gasoline
from
Top
Tier
retailers.
Failure
to
comply
with
these
recommendations
may
result
in
the
need
for
unscheduled
mainte#j
nance.
NOTICE
Even
small
quantities
of
the
wrong
fuel
or wrong
fuel
additives
can
damage
the
fuel
sys#j
tem
and
engine.
Furthermore,
the
catalytic
converter
is
permanently
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
refuel
or
add
the
following
in
the
case
of
gasoline
engines:
'xLeaded
gasoline.'xMetallic
additives,
for
instance
manganese or
iron.
Do
not
press
the
Start/Stop
button
after
refuel#jing
with
the
wrong
fuel.
Contact
a
dealer#ss
serv#j ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
orrepair
shop.
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NOTICE
Incorrect
fuels
can
damage
the
fuel
system
and
the
engine.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
prop#j erty.
Do
not
use
fuels
with
a
higher
percentageof
ethanol
than
recommended.
Do
not
refuelwith
fuels
containing
methanol,
e.g.
M5
to
M100.
NOTICE
Fuel
that
does
not
comply
with
the
minimum quality
can
compromise
engine
function
or
cause
engine
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Do
not
fill
with
fuel
that
does
not
comply
with
the
minimum
quality.
Recommended
fuel
grade
BMW
recommends
AKI
93.
Refuel
with
this
gasoline
to
achieve
the
rated performance
and
consumption
values.
Minimum
fuel
grade
BMW
recommends
AKI
91.
If
you
use
gasoline
with
this
minimum
AKI
Rating,
the
engine
may
produce
knocking
sounds
when starting
at
high
external
temperatures.
This
has
no
effect
on
the
engine
life.
Engine
oil
General
information
The
engine
oil
consumption
is
dependent
on
your
driving
style
and
driving
conditions.
Therefore,
regularly
check
the
engine
oil
level
af#jter
refueling
by
taking
a
detailed
measurement.
The
engine
oil
consumption
can
increase
in
the following
situations,
for
instance:
'xSporty
driving
style.'xBreak-in
of
the
engine.'xIdling
of
the
engine.'xWith
use
of
engine
oil
types
that
are
classified
as
not
suitable.
Different
Check
Control
messages
appear
on
the Control
Display
depending
on
the
engine
oil
level.
Safety
information
NOTICE
An
engine
oil
level
that
is
too
low
causes
en#j gine
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to property.
Immediately
add
engine
oil.
NOTICE
Too
much
engine
oil
can
damage
the
engine
or
the
catalytic
converter.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Do
not
add
too
much
engine oil.
When
too
much
engine
oil
is
added,
havethe
engine
oil
level
corrected
by
a
dealer#ss
serv#jice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Electronic
oil
measurement
General
information
The
electronic
oil
measurement
has
two
measur#j
ing
principles:
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