BMW M5 Owner's Manual page 74

Controls
6. If necessary, change the starting engine
speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.
7. Release brake. When the selector lever is
released, the vehicle accelerates. Keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as
the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
Notes
Launch Control is available only after a certain
distance has been driven.
Did not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 154, period.
To maintain driving stability, always activate
DSC if possible.
Shift Lights
The concept
Shift Lights in the Head-Up Display indicate the
optimum shifting point in Sequential mode, refer
to page 71. Thus, with a sporty driving style, the
best possible vehicle acceleration is achieved.
Display in the Head-up Display
▷ Current engine speed is lightly highlighted
in the display.
▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated
fields indicate the upcoming upshift mo‐
ment.
▷ Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do not
wait any further to shift.
When the maximum possible speed is reached,
the entire speed display flashes.
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When the maximum speed is exceeded, the
supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect
the engine. Speeds in this range must be
avoided.
Displaying Shift Lights
Shift Lights can only be displayed in M view, re‐
fer to page 127.
1. Switch on Head-Up Display, refer to
page 127.
2. "Settings"
3. "Head-Up Display"
4. "Displayed information"
5. "M View"
Low Speed Assistant
The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at
very low speeds. The vehicle travels at walking
speed and automatically controls the speed of
the engine.
This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in
the snow. To do this, switch between reverse
gear and forward gear without stepping on the
brakes in the process.
Activating
1. Engage a driving position.
2. Briefly tap the accelerator petal.
The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.
This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in re‐
verse gear.
Overheating
Do not ride the brake; otherwise, the trans‐
mission may overheat.◀
Deactivating
Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a
stop.