fuel cap BMW M5 SEDAN 2009 E60 Owner's Manual

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Engine oil thermometer
The general operating temperature lies
between 1757/806 and 2507/1206. Do
not exceed a value of approx. 2657/1306.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, the per-
missible engine speed, and with it the available
engine output is reduced.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 US gal/
70 liters. You will find information on refueling
on page202.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
After the reserve quantity has been reached, a
message briefly appears on the Control Display;
the remaining range is shown in the computer.
Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the
message remains on the Control Display.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Computer
Displays in instrument cluster
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
The following information is displayed in the
specified order:
>Time and outside temperature
>Cruising range
>Average fuel consumption
>Oil level, refer to Checking engine oil level
on page212
Manual transmission:
The cruising range, average fuel con-
sumption and oil level are shown in the lower
display in place of the gear indicator.
It is possible to change between the time and
data display by pressing the CHECK button.<
Time
Setting the time, refer to page76.
Outside temperature warning
If the display drops to +377/+36, a signal
sounds and a warning lamp lights up. A mes-
sage appears on the Control Display. There is
an increased danger of ice.
Even at temperatures above +377/
+36 ice can form. Therefore, drive care-
fully, e.g. on bridges and sections of road in the
shade, otherwise there is an increased accident
risk.<
You can set the unit of measure 7 or 6 on the
Control Display, refer to Units of measure on
page77.

Refueling
202
Refueling
Switch off the engine before refueling,
otherwise no fuel can be filled into the
tank and a message is displayed.<
When handling fuel, always observe all
applicable precautionary measures and
regulations. Never transport reserve fuel con-
tainers in the vehicle. These could become
leaky and cause an explosion or a fire in an acci-
dent.<
Fuel filler door
To open and close: press the rear edge of the
fuel filler door.
Manual release
If an electrical malfunction should occur, you
can unlock the fuel filler door manually.
1.In the cargo bay, raise the floor mat and the
cover located beneath it.
2.Open the snap fasteners of the right side
panel and take off the side panel.
3.Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, follow the safety
precautions posted at the filling station.
Otherwise, there is a danger of personal injury
or property damage.<
Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid raising the filler
nozzle during refueling, otherwise this leads to
>premature pump shutoff
>a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 18.5 US gal/70 liters, including approx.
4 US gal/15 liters reserve capacity.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Fuel filler cap
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not crush the band attached to the
cap; otherwise, the cap may not properly
seal and fuel vapors can escape.<

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A message* is displayed if the cap is loose or
missing.
Fuel specifications
Do not use leaded gasoline, otherwise
permanent damage to the catalytic con-
verter will result.
Do not use E85, i.e. fuel that consists of 85%
ethanol, or Flex Fuel. Otherwise permanent
damage to the engine and the fuel supply sys-
tem will result.<
Required fuel
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 93
Always use this premium grade fuel to obtain
maximum fuel economy and performance.
The minimum approved fuel grade is AKI 91.
Do not use gasoline below the specified
minimum quality, otherwise engine dam-
age can result.<
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant dif-
ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition,
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-
ing up to and including 10 % ethanol or other
oxygenates with up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight,
that is, 15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol plus an
equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void
the applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
drivability, starting and stalling problems
especially under certain environmental condi-
tions such as high ambient temperature and
high altitude.
Should you encounter drivability problems
which you suspect could be related to the fuel
you are using, we recommend that you respond
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier
Detergent Gasoline.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<

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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnostics interface
Components which are decisive for the
exhaust-gas composition can be checked via
the OBD socket with a device.
This socket is located to the left on the driver's
side, on the underside of the instrument panel
under a cover.
Exhaust-gas values
The warning lamp lights up. The
exhaust-gas values worsen. Have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Display of the previously described
malfunction in Canadian models.
The lamp flashes under certain condi-
tions. This is a sign of excessive misfiring of the
engine. In this case you should reduce speed
and drive to the nearest BMW center as soon as
possible. Heavy engine misfiring causes seri-
ous damage to the emission-relevant compo-
nents, especially the catalytic converter, within
a short time.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight-
ened, the OBD system will assume that
fuel vapor escapes. Then a display lights up. If
the cap is then tightened, the display will go out
within a few days.<
Event Data Recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring and diagnosis modules, or with
a device for recording or transmitting certain
vehicle data or information. If you have also sub-
scribed to BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can be transmitted or recorded to enable corre-
sponding services.

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Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
M5
Curb weight lbs./kg 4,012/1,820
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 5,071/2,300
Load lbs./kg 1,058/480
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,403/1,090
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,800/1,270
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 17.7/500
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 18.5/
70Fuel grade: page203
of that reserve US gal/liters approx. 4/15
Window and headlamp
washer system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5For more details: page64

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
CD player164
– controls150
– fast forward/reverse168
– random sequence167
– repeating a track167
– sampling a track166
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
Center armrest
– front107
– rear111
Center brake lamp224
Center console14
Central locking
– from inside34
– from outside32
Central locking system32
– comfort access38
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changes, technical, refer to
Parts and accessories6
Changing language on
Control Display78
Changing scale for
navigation140
Changing units of measure on
Control Display77
Changing wheels207,227
CHECK button73
Check Control72
"Check Control
messages"74
Check Gas Cap202
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure204
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH55
Child restraint systems54
Child-safety lock56
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely54
Chime, refer to Check
Control72
Chock228Chrome-plated parts220
Chrome polish220
Cigarette lighter109
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices110
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care218
"Climate"49,
99
Clock68
– 12h/24h format76
– hour signal76
– setting time and date76
Closing
– from inside34
– from outside32
Closing fuel filler cap202
Clothes hooks108
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine58
Comfort access38
– replacing battery, remote
control39
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
"Comfort" with EDC83
"Communication"182,192,1
93,195
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer164
– refer to CD player164
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock57
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments108
Compressed audio files164
Computer68
– clock68
– displays on Control
Display69
– hour signal76
"Concert hall", tone
control153
"Concierge"195
Concierge service194
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked117Condition Based Service
CBS216
"Confirmation"33
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking33
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices110
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption69
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption69
"Continue guidance to
destination?"139
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness77
– switching off/on22
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient operation
– glass sunroof33
– windows33
– windows and glass sunroof
with comfort access39
Coolant215
– checking level215
– temperature67
Cooling, maximum101
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant215
Cooling function, automatic
climate control101
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant215
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC80
Country of destination for
navigation127
Courtesy lamps97
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone107
Cruise control65
Cruising range69

Everything from A to Z
250 Entering zip code for
navigation128
"Entertainment"150
Entertainment sound output
on/off151
Entry map for destination131
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control153
"Equalizer", tone control153
"ESN"161
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control81
Event Data Recorders217
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system116
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror50
External audio device108
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting233
F
Fader, refer to Tone
control152
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control72
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms37
– refer to Switching off
alarm37
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts47
– warning lamp48
Fastest route for
navigation136
"Fast route" in navigation137
Filler neck for washer fluid65Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System225
Filling sealant into wheel226
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter102
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit232
First-aid kit232
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals33
– triple turn signal
activation63
Flat tire
– changing wheels227
– Flat Tire Monitor84,85
– M Mobility System85,225
– refer to Tire condition206
– spare wheel228
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor85
– warning lamp85,86
Flat Tire Monitor84
– false alarms84
– initializing system84
– snow chains208
– system limits84
– warning lamp85
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid65
"FM", reception
range150,154
FM, waveband154
Folding rear backrest111
Fold-over rear backrest111
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely117
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps97
Forward, fast
– CD changer
168
– CD player168
For your own safety5
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria136
Front airbags88
Front armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front107Front passenger airbags
– deactivating89
Front seat adjustment43
"FTM"85
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
Fuel203
– average consumption69
– display68
– high-quality brands203
– quality203
– specifications203
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities239
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel consumption display,
refer to Computer, average
fuel consumption69
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel filler door202
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction202
Full mobile phone preparation
package176
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off22
Fuses230
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control105
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel203
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Gear changes62
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster61
Gearshift lever60
– manual transmission59
General driving notes116

Everything from A to Z
256 "Random", random play
sequence167
"Random all" in audio
mode168
"Random directory" in audio
mode168
"RDS"157
Reading lamps97
Rear armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear111
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps224
– replacing bulbs224
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints47
– folding over backrest111
– heating49
– removing head restraints47
Rear socket110
Rear ventilation102
Rearview mirror50
Rear window
– heating100
– roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds106
Rear window safety switch40
"Received calls"184
Reception
– quality157
– radio stations157
– regional station156
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information21
Recirculated-air mode101
– air recirculation101
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control101
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats43
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch75
Redialing with mobile
phone189
"Redial" in mobile phone
mode184
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps224
Refueling202Releasing
– hood210
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking38
"Relock door if not
opened"35
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range69
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer69
Remote control30
– comfort access38
– garage door opener
105
– luggage compartment lid33
– malfunction33,39
– replacing battery39
Removing condensation on
the windows100
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode167
"Repeat" in audio mode167
"Repeat track" in audio
mode167
Replacement fuses230
Replacement of tires, refer to
Changing wheels227
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls30
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs222
Replacing tires207
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires207
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve
– warning, refer to Fuel
gauge68
"Reset"85,86
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings153
"Reset" the stopwatch75
"resetting FTM …"85
"Reset to default" with
MDrive53
"Reset" tone settings153
Residual heat101Restraint systems
– for children54
– refer to Safety belts47
Retreaded tires207
Reverse, fast
– CD changer168
– CD player168
Reverse gear61
– manual transmission59
Road map140
Roadside
Assistance186,192,232
Roadside parking lamps95
Roof load capacity239
Roof-mounted luggage
rack119
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing233
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route136
– bypassing sections142
– changing142
– changing criteria136
– displaying139
– displaying arrow display139
– displaying map view140
– displaying streets or towns/
cities141
– selecting136
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions141
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view140
"Route preference",
changing136
Route selection136
S
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Units
– average fuel
consumption77
– temperature77
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control105
Universal remote control105
"Unlock button"32
Unlocking
– from inside35
– from outside32
– setting unlocking
behavior32
– without key, refer to Comfort
access38
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access38
"Update services"197
Upshift display, refer to Shift
lights63
USB-audio interface/mobile
phone audio interface171
"USB" in audio mode172
"Use current location as
address"134,136
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal230
– refer to Replacing battery39
Using turn signals63
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting229
Vehicle
– battery230
– breaking-in116
– loading118
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions238
– parking58
– weights239
"Vehicle / Tires" in
unlokking32
Vehicle care, refer to Care218
Vehicle jack228
– jacking points228Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position145
Ventilation102
– draft-free102
– in rear102
– while stationary102
Venting, refer to
Ventilation102
Vent outlets98
– refer to Ventilation102
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control98
Vents, refer to Ventilation102
"Vent settings"100
Viscosity214
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions141
Voice command system
– overview24
– short commands240
Voice instructions for
navigation system141
– muting52
– repeating52,142
– switching on/off52,141
– volume142
Voice phone book188
Volume150
– audio sources150
– cargo bay239
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities239
– mobile phone182
– setting speed-
dependent152
– voice instructions142
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities239
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control72
Warning triangle231Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models216
Washer fluid65
– capacity of the reservoir65
Waste container, refer to
Ashtray109
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water117
Water penetration218,219
Waveband for radio154
"WB"150,158
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth206
Weather news flashes158
Website BMW4
Weights239
Welcome lamps93
"Welcome light"94
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires207
Wheel/tire damage207
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions238
Wheels and tires204
Width, refer to
Dimensions238
Windows39
– convenient operation33
– convenient operation from
outside34
– convenient operation with
comfort access39
– safety switch40
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system64
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows100
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display90