wheel BMW M5 2007 Repair Manual

Giving and receiving assistance
216 4.Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/–
to the negative terminal of the battery or to
an engine or body ground of the assisting
vehicle.
Your BMW M5 has a special nut as body
ground or negative terminal.
5.Attach the second end of the cable to the
negative terminal of the battery or to the
engine or body ground of the vehicle to be
started.
Starting engine
1.Start the engine on the assisting vehicle
and allow it to run at idle for several minutes
at slightly increased speed.
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the connection sequence.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting and towing
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the BMW M5.
It is located in the toolkit in the luggage com-
partment lid, refer to page206.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral
loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehi-
cle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the
tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.<
Access to screw thread
Press the arrow symbol on the cover in the
bumper.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page55, otherwise the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield
wipers would not be available. If the vehicle
electrical system fails, do not tow-start or tow
the vehicle. The electric steering-wheel lock
cannot be unlocked and the vehicle cannot be

Mobility
217Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
steered. For information on jump starting, refer
to page215. There is no power assistance with
the engine stopped. This then requires
increased effort for braking and steering.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
Make sure that selector lever position N is
engaged with the ignition switched on, as
otherwise the engine can be damaged during
towing.<
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts, otherwise damage may
result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Only attach tow ropes to the tow fittings, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to
damage.<
With tow truck
Only tow the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, as otherwise the engine can be
damaged. This also applies to very short dis-
tances, e.g. when pulling the vehicle out of the
garage.<
If possible, have the vehicle transported on a
flatbed tow truck.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page215. With a catalytic con-
verter, the vehicle should only be tow-started
with the engine cold.
If the electrical system fails, do not tow-
start or tow the vehicle, otherwise the
electric steering-wheel lock cannot be
unlocked and the vehicle cannot be steered.<
Manual transmission
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page55.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.

Short commands of voice command system
228
Climate
menu
FunctionCommand
To adjust temperature distribution for front seat
heating46{Seat heater distribution}
To open "Vent settings"98{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"97{Automatic programs}
To open "Parked car ventilation"100{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"100{Automatic ventilation}
To display activation times100{Activation time}
FunctionCommand
To open the menu{Settings menu}
"Display off"21{Display off}
To open "Info sources"{Info sources}
To open "Settings"{Settings}
To open "Door locks"30, 32{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"49{Steering wheel buttons}
To open MDrive50{MDrive}
To open "Lighting"62{Lighting}
To open "Service requirements"69, 184{Service requirements}
To open "Service"69, 184{Service}
To open "BMW Services" settings186{BMW service settings}
To display "Check Control messages"72{Check Control messages}
To open "Head-Up Display"89{Head-up display}
To set brightness of Control Display76{Brightness}
To open "Units"76{Units}
To open "Languages"76, 120{Language}
To open "Time"74{Time}
To open "Date"75{Date}
To open "PDC"78{PDC}
To open "FTM"
83{FTM}
To open "TPM"85{TPM}
To display "Bluetooth"171{Bluetooth}

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 233
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
CD changer159
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse163
– installation location163
– random order162
– repeating a track162
– sampling tracks161
– selecting a CD159
– selecting a track160
– switching on/off146
– tone control147
– volume147
CD player159
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse163
– random order162
– repeating a track162
– sampling a track161
– selecting a track160
– switching on/off146
– tone control147
– volume147
Center armrest
– front104
– rear107
Center brake lamp207
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside30
Central locking system30
– comfort access36
Change "Route
preference"131
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changes, technical, refer to
Parts and accessories6
Changing language on
Control Display76
Changing scale for
navigation135
Changing units of measure on
Control Display76
Changing wheels197,210
CHECK button72
Check Control71"Check Control
messages"72
Check Gas Cap192
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure194
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child-safety lock54
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely52
Chime, refer to Check
Control71
Chock211
Chrome parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter106
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices106
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
"Climate"46,97
Clock67
– 12h/24h mode75
– hour signal75
– setting time and date74
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap192
Clothes hooks105
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine56
"Comfort", active backrest
width adjustment43
Comfort access36
– replacing battery, remote
control37
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14Comfort operation
– glass sunroof31
– windows31
– windows with comfort
access37
– with comfort access37
"Comfort" with EDC82
"Communication"173,183
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer159
– refer to CD player159
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments105
Compressed audio files159
Computer67
– clock67
– displays on Control
Display68
– hour signal75
"Concert hall", refer to Tone
control148
"Concierge"
185
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked114
Condition Based Service
CBS204
"Confirmation"31
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices106
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption68
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption68
"Continue guidance to
destination?"134
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16

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
236 Engine oil
– adding201
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils202
– approved engine oil202
– checking oil level200
– exact measurement201
– fast measurement201
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements69
– oil change202
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils202
– possible displays201
– temperature67
– temperature gauge67
Engine output, refer to Engine
data222
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature66
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data222
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine56
"Enter address"122,129
Entering destination via town/
city name122
Entering intersection,
navigation123
Entering the
address121,124
Entering town/city for
navigation122
Entering zip code for
navigation123
"Entertainment"146
Entertainment sound output
on/off147
Entry map for destination126
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control149Equalizer, refer to Tone
control149
"ESN"156
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control80
Event Data Recorders205
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system112
Exterior mirrors47
– adjusting47
– automatic dimming
feature48
– automatic heating48
– folding in and out47
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror48
External audio
device105,165
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting216
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control148
Fader, refer to Tone
control148
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control71
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms36
– refer to Switching off
alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts45
– warning lamp46
Fastest route for
navigation131
"Fast route" for
navigation131
"Favorites" calling up with
radio153
Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System208
Filling sealant into wheel209Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter100
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit215
First-aid kit215
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals31
– Triple turn signal
activation62
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight104
Flat tire
– changing wheels210
– Flat Tire Monitor82,84
– M Mobility System84,208
– spare wheel211
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor84
– warning lamp84,85
Flat tire, refer to Tire
condition196
Flat Tire Monitor82
– false alarms83
– initializing system83
– show chains198
– system limits83
– warning lamp84
Floor mat, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir63
"FM", reception
range147,
150
FM, waveband150
Folding rear backrest108
Fold-over rear backrest108
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely113
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps94

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