check engine BMW M5 2013 F10 Owner's Guide

Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort functions are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not plug chargers into the socketDo not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 201, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: saving new, see user's
manual for Navigation, Entertainment and
Communication.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability
of the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
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if it can be established, are transmitted to
the BMW Response Center.▷If the LED is flashing, but the BMW Re‐
sponse Center can no longer be heard via
the speaker, you can nevertheless still be
heard for the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located in the container
on the inside of the trunk lid.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
First aid kit
Note Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is located in the container on
the inside of the trunk lid.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain as‐
sistance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to
Roadside Assistance can be established di‐
rectly.
Jump-starting
Notes If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is the danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being
started in the usual way.
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other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Double-clutch transmission:
transporting the automatic
transmission of your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towedHave your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
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▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
Tow-starting
Double-clutch transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Due to the double-clutch transmission, the en‐
gine cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 200. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 63, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pressed and slowly release the
clutch. After the engine starts, immediately
press on the clutch again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
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Double-clutch transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances, such as spilled fuel,
oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed
immediately to prevent the finish from being
altered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
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Exterior mirror, automaticdimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 200
External temperature dis‐ play 82
External temperature warn‐ ing 82
Eyes for securing cargo 165
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 79
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 135
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 79
Filler neck for engine oil 187
Fine wood, care 207
First aid kit 200
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 203
Flat tire, changing wheels 196
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 103
Flooding 162
Floor carpet, care 208
Floor mats, care 208
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 147
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 71
Foot brake 162
Front airbags 97
Front lamps 193
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 99
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 99 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 102
Fuel 174
Fuel cap 172
Fuel consumption, current 83
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel quality 174
Fuel recommendation 174
Fuel, tank capacity 214
Fuse 198
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 141
Gasoline 174
Gasoline quality 174
Gear change 74
Gear shift indicator 86
General driving notes 161
Glass sunroof, powered 45
Glove compartment 150
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 213
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 213
Ground clearance 163
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 142
Hazard warning flashers 199
Head airbags 97
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 93
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 92
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 34 Headlamp flasher 69
Headlamp glass 193
Headlamps 193
Headlamps, care 206
Headlamp washer system 69
Headliner 15
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 52
Head restraints, rear 53
Head-Up Display 131
Head-up Display, care 208
Head-up display, M view 132
Head-up display, standard view 132
Heavy cargo, stowing 165
Height, vehicle 212
High-beam Assistant 94
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 94
Higher speed range 163
Hills 162
Hill Start Assistant 119
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 117
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 152
Homepage 6
Hood 184
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 38
Hot exhaust system 161
HUD Head-Up Display 131
Hydroplaning 161
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 82
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 82
Identification marks, tires 177
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 184
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Manual brake, refer to Parkingbrake 67
Manual operation, backup camera 126
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 124
Manual operation, Side View 131
Manual operation, Top View 129
Manual transmission 77
Marking on approved tires 179
Massage seat, front 49
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 136
Maximum speed, display 86
Maximum speed, winter tires 180
M carbon ceramic brake 158
M Compound brake 158
M differential, active 119
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 118
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 72
M Drive 57
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 163
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 76
M Dynamic Mode MDM 118
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 200
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 54
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 16 Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 79
Microfilter 137
Minimum tread, tires 178
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 161
Mobility System 180
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 193
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 59
M technology 158
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
M view, head-up display 132
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 53
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 207
New wheels and tires 179
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 108
No Passing Information 86
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 203
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 191
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 191 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 127
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 174
Odometer 82
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 186
Oil, adding 187
Oil additives 187
Oil change 188
Oil change interval, service requirements 84
Oil filler neck 187
Oil types, alternative 187
Oil types, approved 187
Old batteries, disposal 197
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 192
Opening/closing the trunk lid with no-touch activation 40
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 36
Opening and closing via door lock 35
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 136
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 82
Overtaking prohibitions 86
P Paint, vehicle 206
Park Distance Control PDC 123
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Tow fitting 203
Towing 202
Tow-starting 202
Tow truck 202
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 100
Transmission, manual 77
Transmission positions 72
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 178
Trip computer 90
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 69
Trip odometer 82
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 202
Trunk lid 36
Trunk lid, automatic 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 39
Trunk lid, hotel function 38
Trunk lid opening/closing with no-touch activation 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 34
Turning circle 213
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 127
Turn signals, operation 69
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 195
U
Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 91
Universal remote control 141
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 36
Unlocking/locking via door lock 35
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 34
Unlocking, settings 41 Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 207
USB interface 146
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 158
Vehicle battery 197
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 197
Vehicle, breaking in 160
Vehicle care 206
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 184
Vehicle jack 197
Vehicle paint 206
Vehicle storage 208
Vehicle wash 205
Ventilation 137
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 139
Voice activation system 23
W Warning indicators 79
Warning lamps 79
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 79
Warning triangle 200
Washer fluid 71
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 214
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 71
Washer system 69
Washing, vehicle 205
Water on roads 162
Weights 213
Welcome lamps 92 Wheel base, vehicle 213
Wheel cleaner 207
Wheels, changing 179
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 175
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Width, vehicle 212
Window defroster, rear 136
Windows, powered 43
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 161
Windshield washer fluid 71
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 71
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 69
Windshield wiper 69
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 71
Winter storage, care 208
Winter tires, suitable tires 180
Winter tires, tread 178
Wiper blades, replacing 192
Wiper fluid 71
Wiper system 69
Wood, care 207
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 22
Wrench 192
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