BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 135

Recommended minimum fill level: 1 litre, approx‐
imately 1.7 Imp. pints.
Safety notes
WARNING
Some antifreezes can contain toxic substances,
and are flammable. There is a risk of fire and fa‐
tal injury. Comply with the instructions on the
containers. Keep antifreezes away from sour‐
ces of combustion. Do not pour service prod‐
ucts into other bottles. Keep service products
out of the reach of children.
WARNING
Washer fluid can ignite on contact with hot
parts of the engine, and catch fire. There is a
danger of injury or damage to property. Only
top up washer fluid when the engine has
cooled down. Then fully close the cap of the
washer fluid reservoir.
NOTE
Additives containing silicone added to the
washer fluid for their water beading effect on
the windows may damage the washer system.
There is a danger of damage to property. Do
not add any additives containing silicone to the
washer fluid.
NOTE
Mixing different screenwash concentrates or
antifreezes can result in damage to the washer
system. There is a danger of damage to prop‐
erty. Do not mix different screenwash concen‐
trates or antifreezes. Comply with the instruc‐
tions and mixing ratios stated on the containers.
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Driving
Overview
The reservoir for the washer fluid is located in
the engine compartment.
Malfunction
Using undiluted screenwash concentrate or anti‐
freeze made of alcohol may result in false indica‐
tions at low temperatures below -15 ℃/+5 ℉.
M Steptronic sport
transmission
General
The M Steptronic Sport transmission is operated
using the selector lever or the two shift paddles
on the steering wheel.
The following functions are available:
▷ Various driving programmes: drive mode or
sequential mode.
▷ Low Speed Assistant.
▷ Various Drivelogic programmes.
▷ Launch Control.
▷ Shift Lights.
Safety note
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐
ing away. There is a danger of accidents. Be‐
fore leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it
from rolling away.
CONTROLS
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