BMW M5 Owner's Manual page 73

Selecting driving program using rocker
switch in center console
Press button repeatedly until the de‐
sired driving program is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Selecting driving program using
M Drive
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. "Settings"
3. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"
4. Select the symbol.
5. "Mode"
6. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
▷ "D": drive mode
▷ "S": sequential mode.
7. "Shift position"
8. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
9. Selecting another driving program.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steering
wheel:
▷
▷
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Driving
Risk of an accident
Use the settings for DSC in M Drive; oth‐
erwise, driving stability may be impaired, and
there is risk of an accident.◀
Display in the instrument cluster
Selected driving program corre‐
sponds to the number of illumi‐
nated fields.
Launch Control
The concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction.
Component wear
Do not use Launch Control too often; oth‐
erwise, this may result in premature wear of
components due to the high stress placed on
the vehicle.◀
Activate Launch Control
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of
at least 6 miles/10 km.
1. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer
to page 114.
2. Select Sequential mode with driving pro‐
gram 3.
3. With the engine running, lightly apply the
brakes with the left foot.
4. While the vehicle is stationary, press the se‐
lector lever forward and hold it.
A flag symbol appears in the instrument
cluster.
5. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The starting engine speed adjusts.
Controls
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