2021 BMW M5 Owners Manual

The
system
provides
the
steering
force
withmore
support
at
low
speeds
than
at
higher
ones.
This
makes
it
easier
to
park,
for
instance,
and
makes
steering
firmer
when
driving
at
faster
speeds.
Furthermore,
the
steering
force
adapts
according
to
the
program,
so
that
a
firm,
sporty
feel
or
a
comfortable
steering
response
is
conveyed.
General
information The
system
offers
several
different
steering
force
tunings.ProgramSteering
force
tuning"COMFORT"Low
steering
forces,
good
road#j
way
feedback."SPORT"High
steering
forces,
maximum
roadway
feedback.
Selecting
a
channel
Using
the
button
Press
the
button
and
select
the
desired
program
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive
It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
program
for
buttons
M1
or
M2.
1."CAR"2.

"M
menu"3."Configure
M1"
or
"Configure
M2"4.

"Steering"5.Select
the
desired
channel.
The
setting
is
immediately
applied
with
active
M1
or
M2
configuration.
To
activate
the
desired
configuration
with
the
se#j lected
settings,
press
the
corresponding
button
on
the
steering
wheel:
'x'x
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
When
the
display
of
the
widget
in
the
in#j
strument
cluster
for
M
SETUP
is
acti#j vated,
the
selected
program
is
displayed.
Additional
information:
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster,
refer
to page
147.
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Driver
assistance
systemsVehicle
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.
Speed
Limiter
Concept
The
system
can
be
used
to
set
a
speed
limit,
for instance
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
exceeding
speed
limits.
General
information The
system
can
limit
the
speed,
starting
at
a
value
of
20
mph/30
km/h.
The
vehicle
can
be driven
at
any
speed
below
the
set
speed
limit.
OverviewButtons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionSystem
on/off.Store
current
speed.
Speed
Limit
Assist:
take
over
sug#j
gested
speed
manually.Rocker
switch:
Changing
the
speed
limit.Operation
Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
current
speed
is
accepted
as
the
speed limit.
If
the
system
is
switched
on
while
the
vehicle
is stationary
or
driving
at
low
speeds,
20
mph/30
km/h
is
set
as
the
speed
limit.
The
marking
in
the
speedometer
is
set
to
the
corresponding
speed.
When
the
speed
limit
is
switched
on,
DSC
Dy#j
namic
Stability
Control
is
switched
on
as
well,
if
needed.
Switching
off Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
in
the
fol#j lowing
situations,
for
example:'xWhen
the
engine
is
switched
off.'xWhen
cruise
control
is
switched
on.'xWhen
activating
some
programs.
The
displays
go
out.
Interrupting If
the
reverse
gear
is
engaged
or
at
idle,
the
sys#jtem
is
interrupted
when
rolling
backwards.
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Changing
the
speed
limit
Press
the
rocker
switch
up
or
down
repeatedlyuntil
the
desired
speed
limit
is
set.
'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
to
theresistance
point,
the
speed
limit
increases
or
decreases
by
1
mph/1
km/h.'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
past
the
resistance
point,
the
desired
speed
changes
by
a
maximum
of
5
mph/10
km/h.
If
the
set
speed
limit
is
reached
or
unintentionally
exceeded,
such
as
when
driving
downhill,
the
ve#j
hicle
is
not
actively
braked.
When
the
speed
limit
is
set
during
a
trip
to
a
value
below
the
current
speed,
the
vehicle
coasts
until
it
drops
to
the
set
speed
limit.
The
current
speed
can
also
be
stored
by
press#j ing
a
button:
Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
Exceeding
the
speed
limit When
the
vehicle
speed
exceeds
the
set
speedlimit,
a
warning
is
issued.
The
speed
limit
can
be
exceeded
intentionally.
There
is
no
warning
in
this
case.
Press
the
accelerator
pedal
all
the
way
down
to
intentionally
exceed
the
set
speed
limit.
When
the
vehicle
speed
drops
below
the
set
speed
limit,
the
limit
is
automatically
reactivated.
Warning
when
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded
Visual
warning If
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded:
the
indica#j
tor
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
flashes
while
the
vehicle
speed
is
greater
than
the
set
speed
limit.
Acoustic
warning'xIf
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded
unintentionally,
a
signal
sounds.'xWhen
the
speed
limit
is
reduced
to
below
the
vehicle
speed
while
driving,
the
signal
sounds
after
some
time.'xWhen
the
speed
limit
is
intentionally
ex#j ceeded
by
stepping
on
the
accelerator
pedalall
the
way
down,
there
is
no
signal.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
speedometer
'xGreen
marking:
system
is
ac#j
tive.'xGrey
marking:
system
is
inter#j
rupted.'xNo
marking:
system
is
switched
off.
Indicator
light
'xThe
indicator
light
lights
up:
the
sys#j
tem
is
switched
on.'xThe
indicator
light
flashes:
the
set
speed
limit
has
been
exceeded.'xGray
indicator
light:
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Cruise
control
Concept
Using
this
system,
a
desired
speed
can
be
ad#j justed
using
the
buttons
on
the
steering
wheel. The
system
maintains
the
desired
speed.
The
system
accelerates
and
brakes
automatically
as
needed.
General
informationThe
system
can
be
activated
starting
at20
mph/30
km/h.
Depending
on
the
settings,
the
cruise
control
settings
many
change
under
certain
conditions.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
thesystem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#jfic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Warning
The
use
of
the
system
can
lead
to
an
increased risk
of
accidents
in
the
following
situations,
for
instance:
'xOn
winding
roads.'xIn
heavy
traffic.'xOn
slippery
roads,
in
fog,
snow,
or
wet conditions,
or
on
a
loose
road
surface.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
dam#j age
to
property.
Only
use
the
system
if
driving
at
constant
speed
is
possible.
Warning
The
desired
speed
can
be
incorrectly
adjusted
or
called
up
by
mistake.
There
is
a
risk
of
acci#j
dent.
Adjust
the
desired
speed
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
in#j
tervene
where
appropriate.
Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionCruise
control
on/off.Continue
cruise
control
with
the
last
setting.Pause
cruise
control.Store
current
speed.
Speed
Limit
Assist:
take
over
sug#j
gested
speed
manually.Rocker
switch:
Set
speed.
Switching
cruise
control
on/off
Switching
on Depending
on
the
equipment
version,press
the
relevant
button
on
the
steer#j
ing
wheel.
The
indicator
lights
in
the
instrument
cluster
light up
and
the
marking
on
the
speedometer
is
set
to
the
current
speed.
Cruise
control
is
active.
The
current
speed
is
maintained
and
stored
as
desired
speed.
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DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
switched
on,
if
necessary.
Switching
off Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
press
the
relevant
button
on
the
steer#j
ing
wheel.
The
displays
go
out.
The
stored
desired
speed
is deleted.
Pausing
cruise
control
Interrupting
manually When
active,
press
the
button.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
automatically
interrupted
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:'xWhen
the
driver
applies
the
brakes.'xWhen
selector
lever
position
D
is
disengaged.'xWhen
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM
is
activated
or DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated.'xIf
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
intervenes.
Setting
the
speed
Maintaining
and
storing
the
speed
Press
the
rocker
switch
up
or
down
once
whilethe
system
is
interrupted.
When
the
system
is
switched
on,
the
current
speed
is
maintained
and
stored
as
the
desired speed.
The
stored
speed
is
displayed
on
the
speedom#j
eter.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
switched
on,
if
necessary.
The
speed
can
also
be
stored
by
pressing
a
but#j ton.
Press
the
button.
Changing
the
speed
Press
the
rocker
switch
up
or
down
repeatedly until
the
desired
speed
is
set.
If
active,
the
displayed
speed
is
stored
and
the
vehicle
reaches
the
stored
speed
when
the
road is
clear.
'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
to
theresistance
point,
the
desired
speed
increases
or
decreases
by
1
mph/1
km/h.'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
past
the
resistance
point,
the
desired
speed
changes
by
a
maximum
of
5
mph/10
km/h.
The
maximum
speed
that
can
be
set
de#j
pends
on
the
vehicle.'xPressing
the
rocker
switch
to
the
resistance
point
and
holding
it:
vehicle
accelerates
or decelerates
without
pressure
on
the
acceler#j
ator
pedal.
After
the
rocker
switch
is
released,
the
vehi#j cle
maintains
its
final
speed.
Pressing
the
switch
beyond
the
resistance
point
causes
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Continuing
cruise
control
An
interrupted
cruise
control
can
be
continued
by
calling
up
the
stored
speed.
Make
sure
that
the
difference
between
current
speed
and
stored
speed
is
not
too
large
before calling
up
the
stored
speed.
Otherwise,
uninten#jtional
braking
or
accelerating
may
occur.
Press
the
button
with
the
system
inter#j
rupted.
Cruise
control
is
continued
with
the
stored
val#j ues.
In
the
following
cases,
the
stored
speed
value
is deleted
and
cannot
be
called
up
again:'xWhen
the
system
is
switched
off.'xWhen
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
speedometer
'xGreen
marking:
system
is
ac#j
tive,
the
marking
indicates
the
desired
speed.'xGrey
marking:
system
is
inter#j
rupted,
the
marking
indicates
the
stored
speed.'xNo
marking:
system
is
switched
off.
Indicator
light
'xIndicator
light
green:
system
is
active.'xGray
indicator
light:
the
system
has
been
interrupted.'xNo
indicator
light:
system
is
switched
off.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Some
system
information
can
also
be
displayedin
the
Head-up
Display.
The
symbol
is
displayed
when
the
setdesired
speed
is
reached.
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop
&
Go
function
ACC
Concept
Using
this
system,
a
desired
speed
and
a
dis#j
tance
to
a
vehicle
ahead
can
be
adjusted
using the
buttons
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
maintains
the
desired
speed
on
clear
roads.
The
vehicle
accelerates
or
brakes automatically.
If
a
vehicle
is
driving
ahead
of
you,
the
system adjusts
the
speed
of
your
vehicle
so
that
the
set
distance
to
the
vehicle
ahead
is
maintained.
The speed
is
adjusted
as
far
as
the
given
situation
al#j
lows.
General
information A
radar
sensor
is
located
in
the
front
bumper
and
a
camera
on
the
interior
mirror
to
detect
vehicles driving
ahead
of
you.
Depending
on
the
settings,
the
cruise
control
settings
many
change
under
certain
conditions.
The
distance
can
be
adjusted
in
several
steps.
For
safety
reasons,
it
depends
on
the
respective
speed.
If
the
vehicle
ahead
of
you
brakes
to
a
halt,
and then
proceeds
to
drive
again
within
a
brief
period,
the
system
is
able
to
detect
this
within
the
given
system
limits.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#j fic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
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Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
roll#j
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the
curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
Warning
The
desired
speed
can
be
incorrectly
adjusted
or
called
up
by
mistake.
There
is
a
risk
of
acci#j
dent.
Adjust
the
desired
speed
to
the
traffic conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
in#j
tervene
where
appropriate.
Warning
Risk
of
accident
due
to
too
high
speed
differen#j
ces
to
other
vehicles,
for
instance
in
the
follow#j
ing
situations:
'xWhen
fast
approaching
a
slowly
moving vehicle.'xVehicle
suddenly
swerving
into
own
lane.'xWhen
fast
approaching
standing
vehicles.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheelButtonFunctionWith
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant:Cruise
control
on/off.With
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant:Select
function.Without
steering
and
traffic
jam
assis#j
tant:
Cruise
control
on/off.Store
current
speed.
Speed
Limit
Assist:
take
over
sug#j
gested
speed
manually.With
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant:
Pause
cruise
control.
Continue
cruise
control
with
the
last
setting.Without
steering
and
traffic
jam
assis#j
tant:
Continue
cruise
control
with
the
last
setting.Without
steering
and
traffic
jam
assis#j
tant:
Pause
cruise
control.Increase
the
distance.
Switch
distance
control
on/off.Reduce
distance.
Switch
distance
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Radar
sensor
The
radar
sensor
is
located
in
the
lower
area
ofthe
front
bumper.
Always
keep
radar
sensor
clean
and
unob#j
structed.
Camera
The
camera
is
installed
near
the
interior
mirror.
Keep
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror clean
and
clear.
Area
of
applicationThe
system
is
best
used
on
well-constructed
roads.
The
minimum
speed
that
can
be
set
is
20
mph/30
km/h.
The
maximum
speed
that
can
be
set
is
limited
and,
e.g.,
depends
on
the
vehicle
and
the
vehicle
equipment
version.
The
system
can
also
be
activated
when
station#j
ary.
Switching
on/off
and
interrupting
cruise
control
With
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant:
Assisted
Driving
Mode
General
information This
button
is
used
to
switch
the
config#j
ured
function
on
and
off.
The
button
can
be
used
to
set
the
pri#j
marily
used
function.
Set
function When
the
system
is
active,
press
the
button
repeatedly
until
the
desired
func#j
tion
is
selected
in
the
function
bar.
The
function
bar
for
Assisted
Driving
mode
is
displayed
at
the
bottom
of
the
instrument
cluster.SymbolFunctionCruise
control
with
distance
control.Depending
on
the
equipment
ver#j
sion,
cruise
control
with
distance
control
and
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant.
The
selected
function
is
shown
in
green.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Switching
on With
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant:
1.

Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.2.

If
necessary,
set
the
cruise
control.
Without
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant:
Seite
224CONTROLSDriver
assistance
systems224
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
01405A10CF7
-
VI/20