steering BMW M5 2007 Workshop Manual

Reference 231
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer68
– refer to Starting destination
guidance133
"Arrow display" for
navigation134
Artificial leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray
– front106
– rear106
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist182
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems79
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control99
"Audio"147,149,154
Audio146
– controls146
– switching on/off146
– tone control147
– volume147
Audio device, external105
Automatic
– air distribution97
– air volume97
– headlamp control92
– service notification184
– steering wheel
adjustment43
– storing stations151
Automatic car washes114
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control96
– automatic air distribution97
– parked car ventilation100
– switching on and off99
– ventilation in rear100
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing33Automatic curb monitor48
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control92
– refer to Daytime running
lamps93
– refer to Interior lamps94
– refer to Pathway lighting92
"Automatic programs"97
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic station search151
"Automatic ventilation"100
AUTO program for automatic
climate control97
"Autostore" on the
radio150,152
"AUX"147
AUX-In
– connection105
– refer to External audio
device165
"AUX" with external audio
device165
Average fuel consumption68
– setting units76
Average speed, refer to
Computer67
"Avoid ferries" for
navigation132
"Avoid highways" for
navigation131
Avoiding freeways for
navigation131
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation132
Axle loads, refer to
Weights224
"A - Z"174,175
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support42
Backrests, refer to Seats42
Backrest width42
Back seats, refer to Rear seatsBackup lamps, replacing
bulbs207
"Balance", refer to Tone
control148
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit215
"Bass", refer to Tone
control148
Bass, refer to Tone
control147
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery213
– jump starting215
Battery replacement
– remote control for comfort
access37
BC button, refer to
Computer67
Being towed216
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders105
Blind, refer to Sun blinds103
Blower, refer to Air volume98
"Bluetooth"169
"BMW Assist"183
BMW Assist182
– activating187
– breakdown assistance183
– contacting BMW
Hotline185
– displaying vehicle data188
– information service185
– services offered182
– TeleService184
– updating186
"BMW Contact"176
"BMW Contact
Numbers"176
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system204
"BMW Services"186
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders105
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter180

Everything from A to Z
232 Brake Assistant, refer to DBC
Dynamic Brake Control80
Brake force display86
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs207
– two-stage86
Brake rotors
– breaking-in112
– refer to Braking safely113
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System79
– brake force display86
– breaking-in112
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control79
– electronic brake-force
distribution79
– handbrake57
– refer to Braking safely113
– warning lamps13
Brake system112
– brake pads112
– breaking-in112
– disk brakes114
– warning lamp81
Braking
– DBC Dynamic Brake
Control80
Braking safely113
Breakdown, M Mobility
System208
Breakdown assistance183
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance215
Breaking-in brake pads112
Breaking-in the clutch112
Breaking-in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential112
Break-in period112
"Brightness"76,90
Brightness of Control
Display76
Button for starting engine,
refer to Start/Stop button55
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
"Call"175,186
Call
– accepting173
– displaying accepted175
– ending174
– in absence175
– rejecting173
– starting173
Calling
– by entering phone
number173
– from phone book174
– from Top 8 list175
– redialing175
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders105
Capacities224
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery213
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car data"68
Care205
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo
– refer to Cargo loading114
– securing116
– securing with ski bag109
Cargo bay
– capacity224
– emergency release34
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid33
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening with remote
control31
– socket107Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control28
Car phone168
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest104
– refer to Mobile phone168
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio150
Car wash114
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system112
"Categories"156
CBC Cornering Brake
Control79
CBS Condition Based
Service204
"CD"147,159

Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Display off"21
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
"Display settings"76,89
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display88
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access37
– coolant202
– vehicle battery213
Distance, refer to
Computer68
"Distance to dest."68
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer68
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control78
Divided rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading
system108
Door entry lighting94
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock32
Door locking, confirmation
signals31
"Door locks"30
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control30
DOT Quality Grades196
Draft-free ventilation99
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders105
Drivelogic60
Drive mode59
"Driver's door only"31
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams92
Driving programs, refer to
Drivelogic60
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route134Driving stability control
systems79
Driving through water113
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes112
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function98
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function98
"DSC"50,80
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control80
– indicator lamp13
,80
– malfunction81
DVD for navigation120
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC80
"Dynamic route" for
navigation131
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC80
– M Dynamic Mode MDM80
E
Easy entry/exit49
– backrest width43
"EDC"50
EDC Electronic Damping
Control82
– "Comfort"82
– "Normal"82
– "Sport"82
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on CD player146
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door192
– glass sunroof, electric40
– luggage compartment lid34
Electric steering wheel
adjustment48
Electronic brake-force
distribution79
Electronic Damping Control
EDC82
Emergency call214Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door192
– luggage compartment lid34
Emergency operation of glass
sunroof, refer to Moving
manually40
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
cargo bay34
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance215
"Enable services"188
"End call"174
Engaging driving position,
refer to Selector lever
positions58
Engaging forward position,
refer to Selector lever
positions58
Engine
– breaking-in112
– data222
– M Engine Dynamic
Control61
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature66
– speed222
– starting56
– starting, with comfort
access36
– starting difficulties56
– switching off57
Engine compartment200
Engine coolant202

Everything from A to Z
238 Height adjustment
– seats42
– steering wheel48
High beams94
– headlamp flasher94
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio154
High water, refer to Driving
through water113
Hills114
Holder for cups105
"Home address" for
navigation130
Homepage of BMW4
Hood199
Horn10
Hot exhaust system112
"Hour memo"75
"House number" for
destination entry124
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC Dynamic Brake
Control80
Hydroplaning113
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio154
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning67
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track161
Identification marks
– recommended tire
brands198
– tire coding195
Idle58iDrive16
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control
with expanded scope97
– changing date and time74
– changing language76
– changing menu page19
– changing settings74
– changing units of measure
and display type76
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness76
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
– starting engine with comfort
access37
i menu17
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System81
– airbags88
– brake system81
– DSC13,80
– Flat Tire Monitor84
– high beams13
– MDrive13,51
– M Dynamic Mode
13,80
– parking lamps/low beams13
– safety belt warning46
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor85Indicator and warning
lamps13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure194
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor82
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor84
Info menu17
Information
– on another location127
– on current position127
– on destination location127
"Information" for
navigation127
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"128
Information service185
"Info sources"70
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor83
– radio, refer to Storing
stations152
– refer to Power failure213
– refer to Setting time and
date74
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory43
"Input map"126
Installation location
– CD changer163
– drive for navigation DVD120
– mobile phone104
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions136
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting94
Instrument lighting94

Everything from A to Z
240 Maintenance204
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models204
– refer to Service
requirements69
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models204
Maintenance system204
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control71
Manual air distribution98
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door192
– glass sunroof40
– luggage compartment lid34
Manual transmission57
– tow-starting217
"Manual" with radio151
"Map direction of travel"135
Map display134
"Map facing north"135
Map for navigation
– changing scale135
– destination entry126
Map view facing north134
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling98
Maximum speed with winter
tires198
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode80
"MDrive"50,80
MDrive50
"M Dynamic Mode"80
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions223
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory43
MENU, button refer to Start
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16Message list for traffic
information138
Microfilter100
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature48
Mirrors47
– automatic curb monitor48
– folding in and out47
– heating48
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory43
"Missed calls"174
Missed calls175
Mobile communications
devices in vehicle113
Mobile phone
– accepted calls175
– adjusting volume172
– calling173
– ending call174
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest104
– missed calls175
– operation by voice177
– operation via iDrive172
– redialing175
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8175
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method176
Mobile phone, refer to
separate operating
instructions
Mobile phone battery181
Mobility System208
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor82
"Monitor on / off"49
Most recent mobile phone
numbers175
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files159Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher62
– refer to Wiper system62
Music track
– sampling, scan161
Music track, finding161
Music tracks
– random play sequence162
"Mute on / off"49
"M View"89
M view90
MW, waveband150
N
"Navigation"68,121
Navigation destination
– entering manually121
– home address130
– selecting via map126
Navigation drive, installation
location120
Navigation DVD120
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off136

Everything from A to Z
242 Passenger airbags,
deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat52
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down48
"Pathway lighting"93
Pathway lighting92
"PDC"79
"PDC display on"79
PDC Park Distance Control78
Personal Profile29
"Perspective"135
"Phone"170,173
Phone book172
– changing entry174
– creating and editing voice
phone book179
– deleting all entries176
– deleting entry176
– dialing phone number174
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book176
– dialing173
– most recent numbers175
– selecting in phone book175
– Top 8175
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– power windows38
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit215
Plastic, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
"Play" for radio157
"Play" in audio mode160
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter100
Position
– displaying140
– storing129
"POWER"50
POWER, refer to M Engine
Dynamic Control61Power failure213
Power windows, refer to
Windows37
Preselecting activation times
of the parked car
ventilation100
"Presets" on the
radio150,156
Pressure, tires194
– producing with M Mobility
System208
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor84
"Profile"188
Programmable button on
steering wheel49
Programming button function,
refer to Programmable
button on steering wheel49
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– windows38
R
Radio
– Autostore151
– controls146
– High Definition Radio154
– sampling stations151
– satellite radio155
– selecting frequency
manually151
– selecting
waveband146,150
– station search151
– station selection150
– station with the best
reception151
– storing stations152
– switching on/off146
– tone control147
– volume147
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes153
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
– with comfort access37
Rain sensor63
"Random", random play
sequence162
"Random all" in audio
mode162
"Random directory" in audio
mode162
"RDS"153
Reading lamps95
Rear armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear107
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps207
– replacing bulbs207
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints45
– folding over backrest108
– heating47
– removing head restraints45
Rear socket107
Rear ventilation100
Rearview mirror47
Rear window
– heating98
– roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds103
Rear window safety switch38
"Received calls"174
Reception
– quality153
– radio stations
153
– regional station151
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight104
Recirculated-air mode99
– air recirculation99
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control99
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats42

Everything from A to Z
244 Seats42
– active backrest width
adjustment43
– adjusting backrest width42
– adjusting height42
– adjusting shoulder
support42
– adjusting the seats42
– adjusting thigh support42
– easy entry/exit43
– heating46
– lumbar support42
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory43
– shoulder support42
– sitting safely41
– storing the setting43
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation47
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo116
– with ski bag, refer to
Securing cargo109
"Select as
destination"127,186
"Select current speed"74
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operation via iDrive146
Selecting frequency
manually151
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route131
Selection options with
navigation system131
Selector lever
– Sequential Manual
Transmission58
Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock58
Selector lever positions
– Sequential Manual
Transmission58Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic58
– Drivelogic driving
programs60
– idle58
– initializing system, refer to
After changing wheels/
tires198
– reverse gear58
– Sequential mode59
– shift lights60
– shiftlock58
– towing217
– tow-starting218
Sequential mode59
"Service"70,184
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance215
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models204
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service204
– refer to Service
requirements69
"Service notification"184
"Service Request"176,184
"Service
requirements"70,184
Service requirements69
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service204
"Service Status"188
"Set date"75
"Set" in audio mode147
"Set" on trip computer69
"Set service date"71
"Set time"75
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
"Settings"188Settings
– changing on Control
Display74
– clock, 12h/24h mode75
– configuring, refer to
MDrive50
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date75
– language76
– units of measure76
"Settings" for BMW
Assist186
"Settings" for MDrive50
"Settings" for unlocking30
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times100
Shifting59
Shift lights60
Shiftlock58
Shift paddles on steering
wheel59
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control82
Short commands of voice
command system225
"Short route" for
navigation131
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route131
Shoulder support42
"Show current position"126
"Show destination
position"127
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer162
– CD player162
Side airbags87
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs207
Side-mounted turn signals,
replacing bulbs207
Side window blinds, refer to
Sun blinds103

Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely41
– with airbags41
– with head restraint41
– with safety belts41
Ski bag108
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass sunroof, electric38
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes113
SMG, refer to Sequential
Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic58
"SMG Drivelogic"50,60
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing180
– using168
Snow chains198
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface205
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices106
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing33
Song search on CD, refer to
Sampling tracks161
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call214
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses213
– key28
– wheel, driving with spare
wheel212
– wheel, refer to Changing
wheels210
Spare wheel, refer to
Changing wheels210
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils202
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils202
Speed-dependent
volume148
Speed limit73
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit73Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control148
Speed with winter tires198
"Sport", active backrest width
adjustment43
"Sport" with EDC82
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems79
Start/Stop button55
– starting the engine56
Start/stop button
– switching off the engine57
"Start destination
guidance"126
"Start" for stopwatch74
"Start guidance"124,133
Starting, refer to Starting
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting215
Starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes113
Starting difficulties
– jump starting215
– refer to Special starting
conditions56
Starting off
– on a slippery surface113
– on slopes113
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start service"183
"State / Province" for
destination entry122
"State inspection"71
Station, refer to Radio150
"Status"70
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5Steering wheel
– adjustment48
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory43
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit49
– lock, refer to Ignition lock55
– locking55
– MDrive button50
– memory43
– programmable button49
– shift paddles59
"Steering wheel button"49
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles59
"Stop" for stopwatch74
"Stopwatch"74
Stopwatch74
Storage compartments105
"Store" for radio157
"Store in address book" for
navigation129
"Store" with radio152
Storing current position129
Storing radio stations152
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory43
Storing tires198
"Street" for destination
entry123
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires194
Sun blinds103
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control148
SW, waveband150
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off engine57
Switching on
– audio146
– CD changer146
– CD player146
– radio146
Switching on hour signal75

Everything from A to Z
248 Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position140
Ventilation99
– draft-free99
– in rear100
– while stationary100
Venting, refer to Ventilation99
Vent outlets96
– refer to Ventilation99
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control96
Vents, refer to Ventilation99
"Vent settings"98
Viscosity202
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions136
Voice command system
– overview22
– short commands225
Voice instructions for
navigation system136
– muting49
– repeating49,136
– switching on/off49,136
– volume136
Voice phone book179
Volume146
– audio sources146
– cargo bay224
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities224
– mobile phone172
– setting speed-
dependent148
– voice instructions136
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities224
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control71
Warning triangle214Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models204
Washer fluid63
– capacity of the reservoir63
Washer fluid reservoir63
Waste container, refer to
Ashtray106
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water113
Waveband for radio150
"WB"147,154
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth196
Weather news flashes153
Website BMW4
Weights224
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires197
Wheel/tire damage197
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions223
Wheels and tires194
Width, refer to
Dimensions223
Windows37
– comfort operation31
– comfort operation from
outside32
– comfort operation with
comfort access37
– safety switch38
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system62
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows98
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display88
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain
sensor63
– capacities, reservoir224
– reservoir for washer
fluid200
– washer fluid63
– windshield washer
nozzles63
– wiper system62Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system62
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– wiper blade
replacement206
Winter tires198
– setting speed limit73
– storage198
Wiper blades
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacement206
Wiper system62
– rain sensor63
– washer fluid63
– windshield washer
nozzles63
"With highways" for
navigation131
Wood decoration, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Word matching principle for
navigation132
Working in the engine
compartment199
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard toolkit206
X
Xenon lamps206
– replacing bulbs206
Y
Your individual vehicle
– programmable button on
steering wheel49
– settings, refer to MDrive50
– settings, refer to Personal
Profile29