BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 142

CONTROLS
Unlocking is possible if the starter can turn the
engine.
Before the transmission lockout is released, ap‐
ply the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from
rolling away.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
2. Press the start/stop button. The starter must
be heard to start turning. Press and hold the
start/stop button.
3. With your free hand, press the selector lever
to selector lever position N and hold it there
until selector lever position N is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is shown.
4. Release the start/stop button and selector
lever.
5. Release the brake as soon as the starter
stops.
6. Manoeuvre the vehicle out of the danger area
and then secure it against rolling away.
More information can be found in the Tow-start‐
ing and towing chapter, see page 352.
M Engine dynamics control
Principle
The M Engine Dynamics Control affects the re‐
sponse of the vehicle to movements of the ac‐
celerator pedal.
Programs
The system offers several different types of en‐
gine responsiveness:
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gramme
"Efficient" Efficient, comfortable. Minimised
consumption.
Ideal, for example, in city traffic
or on snow.
"Sport" Sporty, dynamic.
"Sport Plus" Spontaneous, direct. Maximum
dynamics.
The "Sport" and "Sport Plus" programmes
change the sound characteristics of the exhaust
system. The sound takes on a sporty nature.
Selecting a channel
Using the button
Press the button until the desired pro‐
gramme is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Via M Setup
It is possible to configure the required pro‐
gramme for Setup M1 or M2.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Setup"
3. "Configure M1" or "Configure M2"
4. "Engine"
5. Select the desired channel.