2022 BMW M5 Owners Manual

Going
to
the
vehicle
status1."CAR"2."Vehicle
status"
Information
at
a
glance
SymbolsDescription
"Flat
Tire
Monitor":
status
of
the
run-flat
tires,
refer
to
page
337.
"Tire
Pressure
Monitor":
status
of
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor,
re#j
fer
to
page
332.
"Engine
oil
level":
electronic
oil
measurement,
refer
to
page
349.
"Check
Control
messages":
dis#j
playing
stored
Check
Control
messages,
refer
to
page
155.
"Required
services":
displaying
service
notifications,
refer
to
page
163.
Head-up
Display
Principle
The
Head-up
display
projects
important
informa#j
tion
in
the
driver's
field
of
view,
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.
Overview
Turning
on/off
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Head-up
display"
Display
Overview
The
following
information
is
displayed
on
the
Head-up
Display:
'xVehicle
speed.'xNavigation
instructions.'xCheck
Control
messages.'xSelection
list
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xDriver
assistance
systems.
Some
of
this
information
is
only
displayed
briefly
as
needed.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
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Configuring
the
M
MODE
programsDepending
on
the
selected
View
mode,
varioussettings
can
be
selected.1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Configure
view"6.Select
the
desired
setting.
M
view
In
the
M
view,
the
displays
on
the
Head-up
Dis#jplay
switch
from
the
standard
view
to
a
more sporty,
M-specific
view.
The
M
View
in
theHead-up
Display
is
active
in
M
MODE
programs
SPORT
and
TRACK.
Setting
the
brightness The
brightness
is
automatically
adjusted
to
the
ambient
brightness.
The
base
setting
can
be
adjusted
manually.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Brightness"6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
bright#j ness
is
set.7.Press
the
Controller.
When
the
low
beams
are
switched
on,
thebrightness
of
the
Head-up
Display
can
be
ad#jjusted
using
the
instrument
lighting.
Adjusting
the
height
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Height"6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
height
is
reached.7.Press
the
Controller.
The
height
of
the
Head-up
Display
can
also
be stored
using
the
memory
function.
Setting
the
rotation
The
Head-up
Display
view
can
be
rotated.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Rotation"6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
is selected.7.Press
the
Controller.
Visibility
of
the
display
The
visibility
of
the
displays
in
the
Head-up
Dis#j
play
is
influenced
by
the
following
factors:
'xSeat
position.'xObjects
on
the
cover
of
the
Head-up
Display.'xSunglasses
with
certain
polarization
filters.'xWet
road.'xUnfavorable
light
conditions.
If
the
image
is
distorted,
have
the
base
settings checked
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Special
windshield
The
windshield
is
part
of
the
system.
The
shape
of
the
windshield
makes
it
possible
to
display
a
precise
image.
A
film
in
the
windshield
prevents
double
images
from
being
generated.
For
this
reason,
it
is
strongly
suggested
to
have the
special
windshield
replaced
by
a
dealer#ssservice
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop,
if
necessary.
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Shift
lights
Principle
The
Shift
lights
in
the
instrument
cluster
indicate
the
maximum
shift
point
at
which
the
best
possi#j
ble
acceleration
can
be
achieved.
General
information If
the
Head-up
Display
is
switched
on,
the
Shift
lights
will
be
displayed
in
the
Head-up
Display.
Shift
lights
are
only
shown
in
the
Head-up
Dis#j
play
in
the
M
view.
If
the
Head-up
Display
is
switched
off,
the
Shift
lights
are
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Shift
lights
in
the
instrument
cluster
'xCurrent
engine
speed
is
displayed
in
the
tachometer.'xArrow
1:
successive
yellow
illuminated
fields indicate
the
upcoming
shift
moment.'xArrow
2:
fields
are
illuminated
in
red.
Do
notwait
any
further
to
shift.
When
the
maximum
RPM
is
reached,
the
entire
display
flashes.
The
fuel
supply
is
reduced
to protect
the
engine.
Shift
lights
in
the
Head-up
Display'xCurrent
engine
speed
is
displayed
in
the
tachometer.'xArrow
1:
successive
yellow
illuminated
fields indicate
the
upcoming
shift
moment.'xArrow
2:
fields
are
illuminated
in
red.
Do
notwait
any
further
to
shift.
When
the
maximum
speed
is
reached,
the
entire
display
flashes
red
and
the
fuel
supply
is
inter#j
rupted
in
order
to
protect
the
engine.
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LightsVehicle
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.
Lights
and
lighting
Switches
in
the
vehicle
The
light
switch
element
is
located
next
to
the
steering
wheel.
IconFunctionLights
off.
Daytime
driving
lights.Parking
lights.Automatic
headlight
control.
Adaptive
light
functions.IconFunctionLow
beams.Instrument
lighting.Right
roadside
parking
light.Left
roadside
parking
light.
Automatic
headlight
control
Principle The
low
beams
are
switched
on
and
off
automat#j
ically
depending
on
the
ambient
brightness,
for
example
in
tunnels,
in
twilight
or
if
there
is
pre#j
cipitation.
General
information A
blue
sky
with
the
sun
low
on
the
horizon
cancause
the
lights
to
be
turned
on.
Activating
Switch
position:




The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
is
il#j luminated
when
the
low
beams
are
switched
on.
System
limits
The
automatic
headlight
control
cannot
replace
your
personal
judgment
of
lighting
conditions.
For
example,
the
sensors
are
unable
to
detect
fog
or
hazy
weather.
In
these
situations,
turn
the lights
on
manually.
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Parking
lights,
low
beamsand
roadside
parking
lights
General
information Position
of
switch:




,



,



If
the
driver's
door
is
opened
when
the
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
off,
the
exterior
lighting
is automatically
switched
off
after
a
period
of
time.
Parking
lights Switching
on
Position
of
switch:




The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
lights
up.
The
vehicle
is
illuminated
on
all
sides. Do
not
use
the
parking
lights
for
extended
peri#j
ods;
otherwise,
they
might
drain
the
battery
and it
would
then
be
impossible
to
switch
on
drive-ready
state.
Low
beams
Switching
on Position
of
switch:




The
low
beams
illuminate
when
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
lights
up.
Roadside
parking
lights
When
the
vehicle
is
parked,
a
one-sided
roadside
parking
light
can
be
switched
on.
ButtonFunctionRight
roadside
parking
light
on/off.Left
roadside
parking
light
on/off.Welcome
lights
Principle
The
exterior
lighting
is
switched
on
automatically when
approaching
or
unlocking
the
vehicle.
General
information Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
exterior
light#jing
of
the
vehicle
can
be
set
individually.
Activating/deactivating
welcome
light
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Exterior
lighting"4.Depending
on
the
equipment,
select
the
fol#j lowing
setting:'x"Welcome
and
goodbye"
When
unlocking
the
vehicle,
individual light
functions
are
switched
on
for
a
lim#j
ited
time.'x"Door
handle
lights"
Door
handles
and
the
ground
in
front
of
the
doors
are
illuminated
for
a
limited
time.
Pathway
lighting
Principle
For
the
illumination
of
the
vehicle#ss
surroundings
after
exiting
the
vehicle,
the
exterior
lighting
can
be
switched
on
for
a
defined
period
of
time.
Switching
pathway
lighting
on After
switching
off
the
drive-ready
state,
briefly
push
the
turn
signal
lever
forward.
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Setting
the
duration1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Exterior
lighting"4."Pathway
lighting"5.Select
the
desired
setting.6."OK"
Daytime
driving
lights
General
information
Switch
position:
'x

,


'xDepending
on
the
national-market
version:



The
daytime
driving
lights
light
up
when
drive- ready
state
is
switched
on.
Depending
on
the
national-market
version:
after
switching
off
the
drive-ready
state,
the
parking
lights
will
illuminate
in
position




.
Activate/deactivate
daytime
driving
lights
In
some
countries,
daytime
driving
lights
aremandatory,
so
it
may
not
be
possible
to
deacti#j
vate
the
daytime
driving
lights
in
front.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Exterior
lighting"4.Depending
on
country
specifications:
"Daytime
driving
lights"
or
"Daytime
driving
lights,
rear"
Adaptive
light
functions
Principle
Adaptive
light
functions
enable
dynamic
illumina#j
tion
of
the
road.
General
information
The
adaptive
light
functions
may
consist
of
onesystem
or
multiple
systems,
depending
on
the
equipment
version:'xAdaptive
Light
Control.'xCornering
light.
Activating
Switch
position:




The
adaptive
light
functions
are
active
when
the drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Adaptive
Light
Control
General
information
Depending
on
the
steering
angle
and
other
pa#j rameters,
the
laser
high
beams
follow
the
courseof
the
road.
Cornering
light
Principle
In
tight
curves,
for
instance
on
mountainous roads
or
when
turning,
an
additional,
cornering light
is
switched
on
that
lights
up
the
inside
ofthe
curve
when
the
vehicle
is
moving
below
acertain
speed.
General
information The
cornering
light
is
automatically
switched
on
depending
on
the
steering
angle
or,
where
appli#j cable,
the
use
of
turn
signals.
When
driving
in
reverse,
the
cornering
lights
may be
automatically
switched
on
regardless
of
thesteering
angle.
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Adaptive
headlight
rangecontrol
The
adaptive
headlight
range
control
feature
bal#j
ances
out
acceleration
and
braking
processes
as
well
as
the
vehicle
load
conditions
in
order
to avoid
blinding
oncoming
traffic.
Automatic
High
Beam Assistant
Principle The
Automatic
High
Beam
Assistant
detectsother
road
users
early
on
and
automatically
switches
the
high
beams
on
or
off
depending
on
the
traffic
situation.
General
information The
Automatic
High
Beam
Assistant
ensuresthat
the
high
beams
are
switched
on,
wheneverthe
traffic
situation
allows.
In
the
low
speed
range,
the
high
beams
are
not
switched
on
by
the
system.
The
system
responds
to
light
from
oncoming
traffic
and
traffic
driving
ahead
of
you,
and
to
am#j bient
lighting,
for
instance
in
towns
and
cities.
The
high
beams
can
be
switched
on
and
off
manually
at
any
time.
Activate
Automatic
High
Beam
Assistant
Switch
position:



Press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
is
illuminated
when
the
low
beams
are
switched
on.
The
headlights
are
automatically
switched
be#j tween
low
beams
and
high
beams.
The
blue
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
lights
up
when
the
system switches
on
the
high
beams.
The
Automatic
High
Beam
Assistant
is
deacti#j vated
when
manually
switching
the
high
beams
on
and
off.
To
reactivate
the
Automatic
High
Beam
Assis#j
tant,
press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever.
Deactivate
Automatic
High
Beam
Assistant
Press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever.
Sensitivity
of
the
Automatic
High
Beam
Assistant
General
information
The
sensitivity
of
the
Automatic
High
Beam
As#j sistant
can
be
adjusted.
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Safety
information
Warning
If
adjustments
have
been
made
or
the
sensitiv#j ity
has
been
modified,
oncoming
traffic
may
bemomentarily
blinded.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
If
adjustments
have
been
made
and
the
sensi#j
tivity
has
been
modified,
make
sure
that
on#j
coming
traffic
is
not
momentarily
blinded. Switch
off
the
high
beams
manually
if
required.
Functional
requirements
'xSetting
at
standstill
only.'xDrive
readiness
is
switched
on.'xLight
is
turned
off.
Increase
sensitivity
Push
the
turn
signal
lever
to
the
front
for
approxi#j
mately
10
seconds.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
The
sys#j
tem
responds
more
sensitively.
Resetting
the
sensitivity Push
the
turn
signal
lever
to
the
front
again
for
approx.
10
seconds
or
switch
off
the
drive-ready
state.
The
sensitivity
of
the
Automatic
High
Beam
As#j sistant
is
reset
to
the
factory
settings.
System
limits The
Automatic
High
Beam
Assistant
cannot
re#jplace
the
driver's
personal
judgment
of
when
touse
the
high
beams.
In
situation
that
require
this,
therefore
dimming
manually.
The
system
is
not
fully
functional
in
the
following situations,
and
driver
intervention
may
be
neces#jsary:
'xIn
very
unfavorable
weather
conditions,
such
as
fog
or
heavy
precipitation.'xWhen
detecting
poorly-lit
road
users
such
as
pedestrians,
cyclists,
horseback
riders
andwagons;
when
driving
close
to
train
or
ship traffic;
or
at
animal
crossings.'xIn
tight
curves,
on
hilltops
or
in
depressions,in
crossing
traffic
or
half-obscured
oncoming
traffic
on
highways.'xIn
poorly-lit
towns
and
cities
or
in
the
pres#j ence
of
highly
reflective
signs.'xWhen
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror
is
fogged
up,
dirty
or
covered
with
stickers,
etc.
Laser
high
beams
Principle
The
headlight
range
of
the
high
beams
is
in#j
creased
and
provides
better
illumination
of
the
road.
General
information When
the
high
beams
are
switched-on,
starting
with
a
speed
of
approx.
37
mph/60
km/h,
the
la#j
ser
high
beams
in
the
headlight
are
automatically
switched
on
in
addition
to
the
LED
high
beams.
Depending
on
the
country
variant,
further
infor#j mation
can
be
obtained
from
the
laser
label
onthe
headlight.
Safety
information
The
label
is
in
the
headlight
and
is
visible
from the
outside.
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