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Owner's Manual for the Vehicle.
With a quick reference guide
for your convenience.
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M5
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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new car. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from the unique range
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4n Notes on the Owner's Manual Symbols used The individual vehicle We have made every effort to ensure These sections contain vital infor- On buying your BMW, you have de- that you are able to find what you need mation – please read the accom- cided in favor of a model with individu- in this Owner's Manual as quickly as panying text passages carefully, both alized equipment and fittings. This possible. The fastest way to find certain for the your own safety and to prevent Own
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5n Status at time of printing BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no legal claims can b
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6n Important safety information! Installation and operation of non-BMW For your own safety approved accessories such as alarms, Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, For your own safety, use genuine parts containing up to and including wheels, suspension components, brake and accessories approved by BMW. 10 % Ethanol or other oxygenates with dust shields, telephones (including op- When you purchase accessories tested up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight
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7n The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, Inc., P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (201) 307-4000. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it
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9n Overview Controls and features Operation, care and maintenance Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Index Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview
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Contents Cockpit 16 Locks and security systems: Driving: Instrument cluster 18 Keys 30 Steering/Ignition lock 61 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Electronic vehicle Starting the engine 62 Multifunction steering wheel immobilizer 31 Switching off the engine 62 (MFL) 23 Central locking system 32 Parking brake 63 Hazard warning flashers 24 Opening and closing – from the Manual transmission 64 Warning triangle 24 outside 32 Turn signal indicator/Headlamp First-aid kit 24 Using the key 3
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11n Technology for safety and Cabin convenience: Special operating instructions: driving convenience: BMW Universal Transmitter 91 Break-in procedures 106 Park Distance Control (PDC) 75 Integrated rear-seat Driving notes 107 Dynamic Stability Control equipment 94 Catalytic converter 108 (DSC) 76 Glove compartment 95 Antilock Brake System M Dynamic Driving Control 77 Storage compartments 96 (ABS) 109 Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) 77 Cellular phone 96 Disc brakes 111 Beverage holde
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Contents Under the hood: Replacement procedures: Airbags 164 Hood 123 Onboard tool kit 144 Radio reception 164 Engine compartment 124 Windshield wiper blades 144 BMW active seat 165 Washer fluids 126 Lamps and bulbs 145 Dynamic Stability Control Washer nozzles 126 Repairing a flat tire 150 (DSC) 166 Engine oil 127 Battery 153 Safety belt tensioner 166 Coolant 129 Fuses 156 DSP sound system 166 Brake fluid 130 Interior rearview mirror with In case of electrical Vehicle Identific
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13n Engine data 172 Everything from A to Z 180 Dimensions 173 Owner service procedures 186 Weights 174 Capacities 175 Electrical system 176 Drive belts 176 Technical data Index
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15n Cockpit 16 Overview Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Multifunction steering wheel (MFL) 23 Controls and features Hazard warning flashers 24 Warning triangle 24 First-aid kit 24 Refueling 25 Fuel specifications 26 Operation, care Tire inflation pressure 26 and maintenance Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Index Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview
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Cockpit 17n 1 Side lamps/Low beams 79 2d Turn signal indicator 64 > Parking lamp 80 > High beam 80 > Headlamp flasher 64 > Onboard computer 74 3 Fog lamps 80 4 Wiper/Washer system 65 5 Central locking system 32 6 Hazard warning flashers 24 7 Rear window defroster 67 8 Horn: The entire surface 9 Electronic steering wheel adjustment 48 Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview
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18nInstrument cluster 39mus001
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Instrument cluster 19n 1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp 11 Trip odometer 69 You can display the outside tem- for fuel reserve 70 perature and distance driven in 12 Indicator for different units of measurement.< 2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 22 > Check Control 72 > Onboard computer: refer to the 3 Speedometer Radio Owner's Manual 4 Indicator lamp for high beams 22 > Radio and cellular telephone: 5 Tachometer and engine oil refer to the separate Owner's
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20nIndicator and warning lamps Brake hydraulic system Technology that monitors itself Red: Stop immediately Have the brake fluid level Many of the systems of your BMW Battery charge current checked. Before continuing your monitor themselves automatically, both The battery is no longer being journey, be sure to read the notes on during engine starts and while you are charged. There is a malfunction pages 112 and 130. driving. Indicator and warning lamps of the altern
