BMW M5 Sedan Owner's Manual page 151

To activate the desired configuration with the se‐
lected settings, press the corresponding button
on the steering wheel:
▷
▷
Display in the instrument cluster
When the display of the widget in the in‐
strument cluster for M SETUP is acti‐
vated, the selected program is displayed.
Additional information:
Widgets in the instrument cluster, refer to
page 154.
Sound control
Principle
The sound control function changes the sound
characteristics of the exhaust gas system.
General information
When sound control is switched on, the sound of
the exhaust gas system takes on a sporty nature.
When sound control is switched off, the sound is
focused on comfort.
During the engine warm-up phase, sound control
does not have any effect on the sound of the ex‐
haust gas system.
Additional information:
High-performance engine, refer to page 306.
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Driving
Selecting a program
Using the button
Press button to activate or deactivate the
sound control.
The LED lights up when sound control is
switched on.
Via iDrive
It is possible to configure the required program
for buttons M1 or M2.
1. "CAR"
2. "M menu"
3. "Configure M1" or "Configure M2"
4. "Sound Control"
5. Select the desired program.
The setting is immediately applied with active
M1 or M2 configuration.
To activate the desired configuration with the se‐
lected settings, press the corresponding button
on the steering wheel:
▷
▷
CONTROLS
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