BMW M5 Sedan Owner's Manual page 171

Shift lights
Principle
The Shift lights in the instrument cluster indicate
the maximum shift point at which the best possi‐
ble acceleration can be achieved.
General information
If the Head-up Display is switched on, the Shift
lights will be displayed in the Head-up Display.
Shift lights are only shown in the Head-up Dis‐
play in the M view.
If the Head-up Display is switched off, the Shift
lights are displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift lights in the instrument
cluster
▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the
tachometer.
▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields
indicate the upcoming shift moment.
▷ Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do not
wait any further to shift.
When the maximum RPM is reached, the entire
display flashes. The fuel supply is reduced to
protect the engine.
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Displays
Shift lights in the Head-up
Display
▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the
tachometer.
▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields
indicate the upcoming shift moment.
▷ Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do not
wait any further to shift.
When the maximum speed is reached, the entire
display flashes red and the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted in order to protect the engine.
CONTROLS
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