BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 141

▷ "S1" to "S3": Sequential mode.
6. Set other programmes as necessary.
Setting is accepted immediately if M Setup is
active.
To activate the required M Setup with the selec‐
ted settings, press the corresponding button on
the steering wheel:
▷
▷
Display in the instrument cluster
Selected drive programme corre‐
sponds to the number of illumina‐
ted fields.
Launch Control
Principle
When the ambient conditions are dry, Launch
Control permits optimised acceleration on a road
surface that offers plenty of grip.
General
Use of Launch Control causes premature com‐
ponent wear, as the function subjects the vehicle
to very high stresses and loads.
Do not use Launch Control when running in, see
page 290.
When starting with Launch Control, do not turn
the steering wheel.
Operating requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is at
operating temperature. The engine is at operat‐
ing temperature after an uninterrupted journey of
at least 10 km, approx. 6 miles.
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Driving
Starting with Launch Control
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
2. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, see
page 210.
3. Select sequential mode with gear 1 and
Drivelogic programme S3.
4. Press the brake firmly with the left foot.
5. Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the
resistance at the full-throttle position and
hold, kick-down.
A flag symbol is shown in the instrument
cluster.
Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.
6. The starting engine speed is adjusted. Re‐
lease the brake within 3 seconds. The vehicle
accelerates.
Upshifts are automatic as long as the flag
symbol is displayed and the accelerator pedal
is not released.
Using again during a journey
Once Launch Control has been used, the vehicle
must travel a certain distance before Launch
Control can be used again. Launch Control
adapts to the ambient conditions when used
again.
After using Launch Control
To support driving stability, re-activate Dynamic
Stability Control, DSC as soon as possible.
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
Unlocking the transmission
lockout electronically
General
Unlock the transmission lockout electronically to
manoeuvre the vehicle out of a danger area.
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