warning lights BMW M5 SEDAN 2016 Owner's Manual

▷For small children and animals.▷For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.▷With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.▷Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.▷With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.▷With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.▷With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.▷For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
▷In heavy rain.▷When sensors are very dirty or covered
with ice.▷When sensors are covered in snow.▷On rough road surfaces.▷On uneven surfaces, such as speed
bumps.▷In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐
rages.▷In automatic car washes.▷Through heavy pollution.▷Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full functionality:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷dimmedDo not put any stickers on sen‐
sors.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Surround View
The concept Surround View comprises various camera as‐
sistance systems that help the driver when
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits
and intersections.
▷Rearview camera, refer to page 137▷Side View, refer to page 140.▷Top View, refer to page 141.
Rearview camera
The concept The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control
Display.
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Cameras
The lenses of the Top View camera are located
at the bottom in the mirror housings. The im‐
age quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 219.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion P R.
The rearview camera image is displayed. To
switch to the Top View:
"Rear view camera"
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
Switching on/off manually Press button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the
button.
Display
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red
bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in
the PDC display.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, it is possible to reel to top view:
"Rear view camera"
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Displaying the turning radius and
pathway lines
▷The static, red turning radius line shows
the space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for onboard diagnostics may
only be used by the service center or a work‐
shop that operates in accordance with the
specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with
correspondingly trained personnel and other
authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result
in operating problems for the vehicle.◀
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle's emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.Seite 202MobilityMaintenance202
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.Seite 210MobilityBreakdown assistance210
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 127
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 147
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 122
Active M differential 131
Active Protection 124
Active seat, front 55
Active seat ventilation, front 56
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 124
Adaptive Light Control 101
Additives, oil 198
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
After washing vehicle 217
Airbags 105
Airbags, indicator/warning light 106
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 146
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 146
Air distribution, manual 145
Air flow, automatic climate control 145
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 147
Air pressure, tires 186
Alarm system 47
Alarm, unintentional 48
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17 All around the steering
wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 191
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 152
Alternative oil types 199
Ambient light 104
Animal detection, see Night Vision 118
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 127
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 129
Approved axle load 222
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 199
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 161
Arrival time 94
Ashtray 153
Ashtray, front 153, 154
Ashtray, rear 154
Assistance when driving off 127
Attentiveness assistant 124
AUTO intensity 145
Automatic car wash 216
Automatic climate con‐ trol 144
Automatic Curb Monitor 61
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 107
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 101
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 146 Automatic Soft Closing,
doors 40
Automatic trunk lid 41
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 145
AUTO program, intensity 145
Auto Start/Stop function 70
Average fuel consumption 94
Average speed 94
Axle loads, weights 222
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 54
Backrest, width 54
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 211
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 214
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 208
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 208
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 162
Blinds, sun protection 49
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 201
BMW M technology 168
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 162 Seite 224ReferenceEverything from A to Z224
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Brake assistant 127
Brake discs, break-in 170
Brake force display 124
Brake lights, adaptive 124
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 124
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 206
Brake pads, break-in 170
Braking, hints 172
Breakdown assistance 210
Break-in 170
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 97
Bulb replacement 203
Bulb replacement, front 204
Bulb replacement, rear 206
Bulbs and lights 203
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 211
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 46
Camera lenses, care 219
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 138
Camera, Side View 140
Camera, Top View 142
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 162
Car battery 208
Carbon ceramic brake M 168
Car care products 217
Care, displays 219
Care, vehicle 217
Cargo 174
Cargo area, enlarging 156 Cargo area, storage compart‐
ments 163
Cargo, securing 175
Cargo straps, securing cargo 175
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 219
Car wash 216
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 171
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 201
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 161
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 168
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 203
Changing wheels 207
Changing wheels/tires 190
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 84
Checking the engine oil level electronically 197
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 197
Children, seating position 64
Children, transporting safely 64
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 64
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 65
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 64
Child safety locks 67
Child seat, mounting 64 Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 218
Cigarette lighter 153
Cleaning displays 219
Climate control 144
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 171
Climate control wind‐ shield 171
Clock 88
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 163
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 74
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 74
Comfort Access 43
Compound brake 168
Compressor 191
Computer, refer to On-board computer 93
Condensation on win‐ dows 145
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 173
Condition Based Service CBS 201
Confirmation signal 46
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 96
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 127
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
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Entering a car wash 216
Equipment, interior 151
Error displays, see Check Control 84
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 129
Exchanging wheels/tires 190
Exhaust system 171
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 61
Exterior mirrors 60
External start 211
External temperature dis‐ play 88
External temperature warn‐ ing 88
Eyes for securing cargo 175
F
Failure message, see Check Control 84
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 48
Fan, refer to Air flow 145
Filler neck for engine oil 198
Fine wood, care 218
First aid kit 211
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 214
Flat tire, changing wheels 207
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Flat tire, warning lamp 109, 111
Flooding 172
Floor carpet, care 219
Floor mats, care 219
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 156
Fold-out position, wiper 76
Foot brake 172
Front airbags 105 Front-end collision warning
with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front lights 204
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 107
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 107
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 111
Fuel 184
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 94
Fuel filler flap 182
Fuel gauge 87
Fuel lid 182
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 223
Fuse 209
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 151
Gasoline 184
Gear change 79
Gear shift indicator 91
General driving notes 171
Glare shield 153
Glass sunroof, powered 50
Glove compartment 160
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 222
Ground clearance 173
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 72
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 152
Hazard warning flashers 210
Head airbags 105 Headlight control, auto‐
matic 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 100
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 74
Headlight glass 204
Headlights 204
Headlights, care 217
Headlight washer system 74
Head restraints 53
Head restraints, front 57
Head restraints, rear 58
Head-up Display 97
Head-up Display, care 219
Head-up display, M view 98
Head-up display, standard view 98
Heavy cargo, stowing 175
Height, vehicle 222
High-beam Assistant 102
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 102
Higher speed range 173
Hills 172
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 127
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 162
Homepage 6
Hood 195
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 42
Hot exhaust system 171
HUD Head-up Display 97
Hydroplaning 171
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 88
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 88
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Identification number, see ve‐hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 68
Ignition on 68
Indication of a flat tire 109 , 111
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 84
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 84
Individual air distribution 145
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 127
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 186
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 111
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 93
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 109
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Instrument cluster 83
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 83
Instrument lighting 103
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 210
Intelligent Safety 112
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 145
Interior equipment 151
Interior lights 103
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38 Interior motion sensor 48
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 62
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 62
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 90
Interval mode 75
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 208
Jump-starting 211
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 43
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 106
L Lamp replacement 203
Lamp replacement, front 204
Lamp replacement, rear 206
Lane departure warning 121
Lane margin, warning 121
Language on Control Dis‐ play 96
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 175
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 65
Launch Control 80
Leather, care 218
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 206
LED light 206
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 204
Length, vehicle 222 Letters and numbers, enter‐
ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 206
Light alloy wheels, care 218
Light control 101
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 204
Lighter, front 153, 154
Lighter, rear 155
Lighting 100
Lighting, speaker 104
Lights 100
Lights and bulbs 203
Light switch 100
Load 175
Loading 174
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 46
Locking via trunk lid 41
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 67
Low beams 100
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 102
Lower back support 54
Low Speed Assistant 78
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 175
Lumbar support 54
M
Maintenance 201
Maintenance require‐ ments 201
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 90
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PPaint, vehicle 217
Park Distance Control PDC 135
Parked-car ventilation 150
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 173
Parking aid, refer to PDC 135
Parking brake 72
Parking lights 100
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 61
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 139
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 135
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 118
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 115
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 51
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 218
Power failure 208
Power sunroof, glass 50
Power windows 48
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 186
Pressure warning FTM, tires 111
Preventing Auto Start Stop 71
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 51 Protective function, win‐
dows 49
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 200
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 68
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 148
Rear lights 206
Rear socket 156
Rearview camera 137
Rearview mirror 60
Rear window defroster 146
Recirculated-air mode 146
Recommended fuel grade 184
Recommended tire brands 190
Refueling 182
Remaining range 89
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 151
Replacement fuse 209
Replacing parts 203
Replacing wheels/tires 190
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 133
Reserve warning, refer to Range 89
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 109
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 147 Retaining straps, securing
cargo 175
Retreaded tires 190
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 206
Roadside parking lights 101
Roller sunblinds 49
RON recommended fuel grade 184
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 222
Roof-mounted luggage rack 175
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
Rubber components, care 218
S
Safe braking 172
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 57
Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 219
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 124
Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 105
Saving fuel 177
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 203
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 215
Sealant 191
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 55
Seat heating, rear 55
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Seat, mirror, and steeringwheel memory 59
Seats 53
Seat ventilation, front 56
Selection list in instrument cluster 93
Selector lever 77
Selector lever position 77
Sensors, care 219
Sequential mode 78
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 201
Service requirements, dis‐ play 90
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 131
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 133
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 46
Settings, M Drive 127
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 96
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 59
Shift point indicator 99
Shoulder support 55
Side airbags 105
Side View 140
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 46
Sitting safely 53
Size 222
Ski bag 158
Slide/tilt glass roof 50
Smallest turning radius 222
Smoker's package 153
Snow chains 194
Socket 155
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 202
SOS button 210
Spare fuse 209
Speaker lighting 104 Specified engine oil
types 199
Speed, average 94
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 95
Speed limiter, display 92
Speed Limit Information 92
Speed warning 95
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 95
Stability control systems 127
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 98
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 70
Start/Stop button 68
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 69
Status control display, tires 109
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 131
Steering wheel, adjusting 62
Steering wheel heating 63
Steering wheel memory 59
Stopping the engine 69
Storage compartment, re‐ mote control 163
Storage compartments 160
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 160
Storage, tires 191
Storing the vehicle 219
Suitable engine oils 199
Summer tires, tread 189
Sun visor 153
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 87
Surround View 137
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 150
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14 Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 146
System states of dynamic driving 90
T
Tachometer 87
Tail and brake lights 206
Tail lights 206
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 206
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 222
Technology, BMW M 168
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 145
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 88
Temperature, engine oil 87
Terminal, starting aid 212
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 87
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 47
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 118
Through-loading system 156
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 94
Tire damage 189
Tire identification marks 187
Tire inflation pressure 186
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 111
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 108
Tires, changing 190
Tire sealant 191 Seite 231Everything from A to ZReference231
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