User manual BMW M5 2006

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG M5 Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW M5. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. [. . . ] Gently press accelerator pedal to prevent wheels from spinning when starting off. 105 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Controls At a glance Things to remember when driving Braking safely Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard feature. Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you can still avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort. The pulsing of he brake pedal indicates that the ABS is controlling braking. In certain braking situations the perforated brake rotors can cause operating noises which, however, have not effect on the performance and operating safety of the brake system. Even light but consistent pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure. < Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent, there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads. This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached. Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure. When vehicle is parked Condensation forms in the air conditioner system during operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal. Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users. The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that full braking efficiency will then be available when you need it. Before driving into a car wash Fold in the exterior mirrors, refer to page 46, otherwise they could be damaged due to the width of the vehicle. General information on the care and maintenance of your BMW is contained in the Caring for your vehicle brochure. Hills To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency of the brake system, drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required. Even light but consistent pressure on the brake pedal can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure. < Do not drive in idle or with the engine switched off, otherwise there will be no engine braking action or support of the braking force and steering. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area of movement of the pedals and impair their operation. < Ground clearance Ensure that sufficient ground clearance is available. To drive down curbs, select the "Sport" program of the EDC Electronic Damping Control, refer to page 76, to keep the ground clearance as uniform as possible. Otherwise the vehicle may be damaged. < Cargo loading To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity, never overload the vehicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires. The ultimate result can assume the form of a sudden blow-out. < 106 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Determining loading limit Load 1. Locate the following statement on your vehicle's placard*: The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs. Otherwise, this could damage the vehicle and produce unstable vehicle operating conditions. < 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. [. . . ] 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Short commands of voice command system Climate Function Command To adjust temperature distribution for front seat heating 45 To open "Vent settings" 89 To open "Automatic programs" 88 To open "Parked car ventilation" 91 To open "Automatic ventilation" 91 To display activation times 91 {Seat heater distribution} {Vent settings} {Automatic programs} {Parked car operation} {Automatic ventilation} {Activation time} menu Function Command To open "Door locks" 30, 32 To open "Steering wheel buttons" 47 To open MDrive 48 To open "Lighting" 59 To open "Communication settings" 167 To open "BMW Service settings" 167 To open "BMW Service" 169 To open "Service requirements" 66, 168 To open "Service" 66, 168 To display "Check Control messages" 68 To open "Display settings" 70 To open "Head-Up Display" 80 To activate speed limit 70 To deactivate speed limit 70 To set brightness of Control Display 72 To open "Units" 72 To open "Languages" 72, 127 To open "Time" 71 To open "Date" 71 To open "PDC" 73 To open "FTM" 77 To open "Entertainment settings" 133 {Door locks} {Steering wheel buttons} {MDrive} {Lighting} {Communication settings} {BMW Service settings} {BMW service} {Service requirements} {Service} {Check Control messages} {Display settings} {Head-up display} {Limit on} {Limit off} {Brightness} {Units} {Language} {Time} {Date} {PDC} {FTM} {Entertainment settings} 208 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference 209 Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Mobility Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index ". . . " Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions, and indicates where to find them in the text. Adjusting thigh support 41 Adjustment in audio mode ­ front-to-rear 134 ­ right/left balance 134 "After door opened" 43 "After unlocking" 43 Airbags 78 ­ sitting safely 40 ­ warning lamp 80 Air circulation, refer to Air recirculation 90 Air distribution ­ automatic 88 ­ manual 89 Airing, refer to Ventilation 90 Air recirculation ­ AUC Automatic recirculated-air control 90 ­ recirculated-air mode 90 "Air recirculation on / off" 47 Air vents 87 ­ refer to Ventilation 90 Air volume 89 AKI, refer to Fuel quality 175 Alarm system 34 ­ avoiding unintentional alarms 35 ­ interior motion sensor 35 ­ switching off alarm 35 ­ switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor 35 ­ tilt alarm sensor 35 "All channels" 143 "All doors" 30 All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 180 "All stations", calling up with radio 136, 139 Alterations, technical, refer to For your own safety 5 Altering stretch of road 128 "AM", reception range 132, 136 Antenna for mobile phone 154 Antifreeze ­ coolant 184 ­ washer fluid 60 Antilock Brake System ABS 74 Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 34 Anti-theft system, refer to Central locking system 29 Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 204 Approved engine oils 184 Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 204 Armrest, refer to Center armrest, rear 98 Around the center console 14 Around the steering wheel 10 Arrival time ­ refer to Computer 64 ­ refer to Starting destination guidance 124 "Arrow display" for navigation system 125 Ashtray ­ front 97 ­ rear 97 Assist, refer to BMW Assist 167 Assistance systems, refer to Driving stability control systems 74 Assistance window 20 "Assist. window off" 21 AUC Automatic recirculatedair control 90 A ABS Antilock Brake System 74 Accessories 6 Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 67 Activated-charcoal filter 91 "Activation time" for parkedcar ventilation 91 Active head restraints, front 43 "Active seat backrest" 48 Active seat ventilation 45 Adapter for spare key 28 Adaptive brake lamps, refer to Brake force display 78 Adaptive Head Light 84 "Add digits" for mobile phone 160 "Address book" for navigation system 120 Address for navigation ­ deleting 121 ­ entering 113, 116 ­ selecting 121 ­ storing 120 ­ storing current position 120 "Add to address book" 120 "Add to destination list" 116 Adjusting active backrest width 41 Adjusting confirmation signals for locking and unlocking 31 Adjusting the tone during audio operation, refer to Tone control 133 210 Online Edition for Part No. [. . . ]