2021 BMW M5 Owners Manual

weight,
shatterproof,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
NOTICE
With
an
open
cup
holder,
the
center
armrest cannot
be
folded
back
up.
There
is
a
risk
of damage
to
property.
Press
back
the
covers
be#jfore
the
center
armrest
is
folded
up.
Opening
and
closing
General
information
The
cup
holder
can
be
adjusted
for
three
differ#j
ent
container
sizes.
Opening
Fold
the
center
armrest
forward.
Press
the
button
and
fold
out
the
cup
holder
fully.
Reducing
the
size
To
make
it
smaller,
the
cup
holder
can
be
folded
in
in
2
steps.
Enlarging
To
make
a
smaller
cup
holder
bigger,
first
fold
it in
completely.
Then
fold
the
cup
holder
out
again
fully.
Closing
Fold
in
the
cup
holder
fully,
until
it
engages.
Clothes
hooks
General
information
The
clothes
hooks
are
located
in
the
grab
han#j
dles
in
the
rear
and
on
the
door
pillar
in
the
rear.
Safety
information
Warning
Clothing
articles
on
the
clothes
hooks
can
ob#j struct
the
view
while
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
When
suspending
clothing
articles from
the
clothes
hooks,
ensure
that
they
will
not
obstruct
the
driver's
view.
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
clothes
hooks
can
lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
hang
light#j
weight
objects,
for
instance
clothing
articles,
from
the
clothes
hooks.
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areaVehicle
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.
Loading
Safety
information
Warning
High
gross
weight
can
overheat
the
tires,
dam#j
age
them
internally
and
cause
a
sudden
drop
in
tire
inflation
pressure.
Driving
characteristics
may
be
negatively
impacted,
reducing
lane
sta#j
bility,
lengthening
the
braking
distances
and
changing
the
steering
response.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Pay
attention
to
the
permitted
load
capacity
of
the
tires
and
never
exceed
the
per#j
mitted
gross
weight.
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
whiledriving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
Warning
Improperly
stowed
objects
can
shift
and
be thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
for
instance
in
the event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
eva#jsive
maneuver.
Vehicle
occupants
can
be
hit
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and secure
objects
and
cargo
properly.
NOTICE
Fluids
in
the
cargo
area
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
no
fluids
leak
in
the
cargo
area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate
the
statement
#vThe
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs#w
on
your
vehicle#ss
placard.2.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
ve#j
hicle.3.Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs4.The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity. For
example,
if
the
#vXXX#w
amount
equals
1,400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lbs
pas#j
sengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
availa#j ble
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs
(1,400
-
750
(5
x
150)

650
lbs)5.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
That
weight
may
not
safely
exceed
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.6.If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your
trailer
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hicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
howthis
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggageload
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Load
The
maximum
load
is
the
sum
of
the
weight
ofthe
occupants
and
the
cargo.
The
greater
the
weight
of
the
occupants,
the less
cargo
that
can
be
transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'xCover
sharp
edges
and
corners
on
the
cargo.'xHeavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
possible, directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.'xVery
heavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
pos#j
sible,
directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.
When
the
rear seat
is
not
occupied,
secure
each
of
the
outer
safety
belts
in
the
opposite
buckle.'xIf
necessary,
fold
down
the
rear
backrests
to stow
large
cargo.'xDo
not
stack
cargo
above
the
top
edge
of
thebackrests.'xSmaller
and
lighter
cargo:
secure
with
ratchet
straps
or
with
a
cargo
net
or
draw
straps.'xLarger
and
heavy
cargo:
secure
with
cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information Attach
load
securing
aids,
such
as
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps,
draw
straps
or
cargo
nets,
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area.
Lashing
eyes
There
are
four
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
for
securing
cargo.
Multi-function
hook
General
information A
multi-function
hook
is
located
on
the
left
sidein
the
cargo
area.
Safety
information
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
multi-function
hooks
can lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during braking
and
evasive
maneuvers,
for
example.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to property.
Only
hang
lightweight
objects,
such
as
shopping
bags,
from
the
multi-function
hooks.
Only
transport
heavy
luggage
in
the
cargo
area
if
it
has
been
appropriately
secured.
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Folding
down
Press
on
the
multi-function
hook
and
turn
until
itengages.
Net
Small
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
the
left
side.
Storage
compartment
on
the
right
side
A
storage
compartment
is
available
on
the
right
side
of
the
cargo
area.
Storage
compartment
on the
left
side
General
information A
storage
compartment
is
located
on
the
leftside
in
the
cargo
area.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
Through-loading
system
Concept
The
cargo
area
can
be
enlarged
by
folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrests.
General
information
The
rear
seat
backrest
is
divided
at
a
ratio
of
40#m 20#m40.
The
side
rear
seat
backrests
and
thecenter
section
can
be
folded
down
separately.
The
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
fromthe
cargo
area.
The
center
section
can
be
sepa#j
rately
folded
down
from
the
rear.
Safety
information
Warning
Danger
of
jamming
with
folding
down
the
back#j rests.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j
ment
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
of
the
head
restraint
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
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Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
Warning
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
lim#j
ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
adjust#j
ment
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securelyagainst
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
cor#j
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats
and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
re#j
straints
or
remove
them.
NOTICE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding
down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest
including
head
restraint
is
clear
when
folding
down.
Folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrest
from
the
cargo
area
1.Unlock
the
belt
lock
of
the
center
safety
belt
in
the
rear
using
the
latch
plate
of
another safety
belt.2.Insert
the
latch
plate
at
the
end
of
the
beltinto
the
specially
designated
fixture
on
therear
window
shelf.3.Push
the
corresponding
head
restraint
downas
far
as
it
will
go.4.Pull
the
corresponding
lever
in
the
cargo
areato
release
the
rear
seat
backrest.
The
un#jlocked
rear
seat
backrest
moves
forward
slightly.5.Fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
forward.
Folding
back
the
backrest
1.Return
the
rear
seat
backrest
to
the
upright
seat
position
and
engage
it.2.Release
the
belt
tongue
from
the
fixture
on the
rear
window
shelf.3.Insert
the
belt
tongue
in
the
belt
lock
of
the
center
safety
belt.
Make
sure
you
hear
the latch
plate
engage.
Folding
down
the
center
section
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lever
and
fold
the
center
section
forward.
Ski
and
snowboard
bag
The
ski
and
snowboard
bag
is
contained
in
a
protective
jacket
in
the
cargo
area.
Follow
the
installation
and
owner's
manual
in#j
cluded
in
the
protective
jacket.
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BMW
M5
TechnologyVehicle
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.
High-performance
engine
General
information With
a
displacement
of
4.4
liters,
the
V8
high-performance
engine
generates
a
maximum
power
of
600
hp,
with
Competition
Package
617
hp,
and
a
maximum
torque
of
553
lbs
ft/750
Nm.
With
its
spontaneous
re#j
sponse
behavior,
a
speed
range
of
wide
utility
re#j
sults.
The
maximum
engine
speed
is
7,200
rpm
and
is
electronically
controlled.
Because
of
the high
engine
dynamics,
the
maximum
engine
speed
with
the
vehicle
stationary
is
reduced.
Warm-up
During
the
engine
warm-up
phase,
the
high-per#j formance
engine
has
a
somewhat
rougher
run#j
ning
behavior
because
of
the
emission
controls.
During
the
engine
warm-up
phase,
the
start
oc#j
curs
at
an
increased
idle
speed,
which
leads
to increased
exhaust
system
noises.
Additional
information:
Tachometer,
refer
to
page
154.
Engine
oil
temperature,
refer
to
page
155.
Compound
brake
General
information
The
high-performance
braking
system
has
per#j
forated
compound
brake
discs.
Due
to
the
specific
layout,
temporary
functional
noise
may
occur
after
an
extended
minor
brake
load.
The
functional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
per#j
formance,
operational
reliability,
and
durability
of the
brake.
Correct
braking
To
prevent
functional
noises,
it
is
expedient
to
apply
the
brakes
hard
a
few
times
in
regular
in#j
tervals.
Ensure
that
the
traffic
situation
permits the
brake
operations.
With
moisture
on
the
brake
discs,
the
brake
sys#j
tem
may
be
operated
dry
to
prevent
noise.
M
carbon
ceramic
brake
General
information The
high-performance
braking
system
has
per#j
forated
carbon
ceramic
brake
discs.
Due
to
properties
of
the
materials
used,
braking
may
be
associated
with
louder
function
noises,
e.g.,
in
the
event
of
an
extended
minor
brake
load
or
in
wet
conditions,
just
before
the
vehicle
comes
to
a
stop.
The
functional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
per#j formance,
operational
reliability,
and
durability
of the
brake.
The
effects
of
moisture
and
road
salt
from
using a
car
wash,
dew
formation
overnight,
driving
inrain,
etc.,
may
render
the
braking
effect
compa#jrable
to
that
of
a
conventional
braking
system.
Ifnecessary,
this
reduced
braking
effect
can
be
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