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Page 1 Owner's Handbook for Vehicle Contents A - Z The Ultimate Driving Machine Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 2 Please read the Owner's Handbook before setting out in your new BMW M5. It contains important notes on how to operate the car, enabling you to derive maximum benefit from the technical advantages of your BMW M5. It also contains useful information which will help you to uphold both the car's operating safety and its full resale value.
Page 3 BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 159 168 English I/05, 03 05 500 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Controlled-temperature air for pleasant system interior conditions From A-Z Practical interior equipment Driving hints Driving precautions Navigation Starting navigation system Destination input Route guidance What to do if ... Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 5: About This Owner's Handbook
Symbol for components and assemblies Recommends that you study the relevant section of this Owner's Handbook in con- nection with a particular part or assembly. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 6: Your Individual Vehicle
Tests performed for such permits cannot always cover all operating conditions for BMW vehi- cles, and some of them therefore are insufficient.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 8: Overview
This summary of buttons, switches and displays serves as an initial guide. In addition, it gives you an insight into the principles behind the various ways in which functions can be performed. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 9: Driving Area
Flashing turn indicators Safety switch for rear windows High-beam headlights/headlight Opening and closing windows flasher Folding outside mirrors in and out Adjusting outside mirrors Parking lights Check Control Computer Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 10 Telephone Automatic driving lights Press: selecting an entry from control a list of phone numbers Adaptive Head Light MDrive, calling up individual settings Instrument lighting Individually programmable Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 11 Date and remaining distance to next > Computer Service Engine oil level Fuel gauge > Indicator and warning lights Zeroing trip distance recorder > Cruise control speed Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 12: Indicator And Warning Lights
You can call up further information, e.g. on the cause of a fault and on what action is required, via the Check Control, see page 61. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 14 Defrosting windows 22 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 23 M Engine Dynamic Control POWER Rear window heating 11 Starting the search > for radio stations > for music tracks Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 15: Idrive
You can select menu items and adjust settings with the controller: > Move it in four directions, arrow 4 > Turn it, arrow 5 > Press it, arrow 6 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 16: Operating Principle
The menu last called up > Settings for telephone under each item is then displayed. Press the controller to call up the menu. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 17 The field currently selected appears highlighted in the display. A symbol shows you which menu item of the start menu was last selected: Communication Navigation or on-board information Entertainment Climate menu Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 18 Activating a menu item Press the controller: the menu item selected by marking is activated. New menu items are dis- played or a function is performed. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 19: Assistance Window
Calls not accepted Display for telephone: > Telephone can be used Select a menu item. > Flashing: connection active Press controller. > Reception strength of mobile phone network Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 20 The start menu is called up. Press the controller to call up the menu. Select "Display off" and press the controller. Press the controller to switch on. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 21: Voice Input System
{{...}} Identifies the replies by the voice Issue the command. input system. Text or digits as understood by the voice input system are shown on the control display. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 22 {Information menu} or {i menu} Calling up functions directly Short commands enable you to perform certain functions straight away, irrespective of which menu item is selected, see page 194. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 23 Keep doors, windows and the glass roof closed to avoid noise interference from out- side the car. > Avoid causing background noise in the car while you are speaking. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 26: Controls
This chapter enables you to operate your car with greater ease. All equipment items that are of relevance for driving and make your journey safer and more comfortable are described here. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 28: Central Locking
The hazard warning flashers and the interior Press button once to unlock only the light are in addition switched on. driver's door and the fuel filler flap. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 29: Opening Luggage Compartment Lid
The luggage compartment lid swings rearwards and upwards when opened. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance. If the luggage compartment lid was previously Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 30: From The Inside
In the event of an electrical fault, you can lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the key Select "Door locks" and press the control- ler. to the limit positions in the door lock. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 31: Luggage Compartment Lid
Take hold of the rear bench seat 1 at its front edge and lift it up out of the two mounts 2. Take out the rear bench seat. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 32: Alarm System
Switching off alarm engages. > Unlock the car with the remote control, see page 27, > or turn the ignition key to position 1, see page 47. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 33: Opening And Closing Windows
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector can be switched off together. This Close the window similarly by pulling the switch. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 34 When the safety function is switched The glass roof and sliding trim open in on, the LED comes on. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 35: Manual Operation
After a power failure, it is possible that the roof will only move to the raised position. The sys- tem must be initialised. BMW recommends that you have this work performed by BMW Service. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 36: Adjusting
Do not reposition the driver's seat while the car is in motion. The seat could move unexpectedly, leading to the driver losing con- trol of the car, so that an accident could be Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 37 This results in a relaxed Each press of the button changes between the programs: Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 38 Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: Select "Central locking" and press the con- The LED goes out. troller. Select "Last seat pos." and press the controller. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 39: Head Restraints
Note the following instructions in order to ensure that the protective function of the active head restraints is not adversely affected or personal safety restricted: Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 40: Seat Belts
Guide the belt back up to the reel. The upper belt anchorage is suitable for adults of any stature as long as they are sitting cor- rectly, see page 35. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 41: Heated Seats
Select "Seat-heating distribution" and The highest stage with three LEDs lit is press the controller. for a rapid cooling effect, e.g. if the car's interior has become very hot.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 42: Inside Mirror
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four instance to fold the mirrors back out into the correct position after they have been folded in directions. manually. If the mirrors have been folded in, Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 43 Press button on the steering wheel. Spoken instructions for the navigation system > Switching spoken instructions on/off: press button for longer. > Repeating the last spoken instruction: press the button. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 44 If necessary move the controller forwards until the marker is in the upper section. Turn the controller until "MDrive" is selected and press the controller. Press controller. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 45 MDrive, e.g. via the buttons in the centre console. To activate all settings made on the control display for MDrive again: press the button twice. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 46: Carrying Children In Safety
36. Before fitting the ISOFIX child seat mountings, Fit the child's seat. pull the belt away from the area of the mount- ings. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 47 Child safety catches in rear doors Push down the locking lever on the rear doors: The door in question can now only be opened from the outside. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 48: Driving
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0. A move.< signal sounds if position N is engaged when Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 49: Indicator Light
R: Reverse side, apply the handbrake lightly from time to > N: Neutral time when coasting to a standstill, provided that it is safe to do so.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 50 D/S or change gear using the shift paddles or the selector lever. To change back to the Drive mode: press the selector lever to the right again in direction D/S. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 51 You can choose from six driving programs, Select "Vehicle settings" and press the ranging from balanced dynamic 1 to pure controller. sporty 6. Select "MDrive" and press the controller. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 52: Launch Control
To maintain dynamic stability, drive with The current engine speed is indicated by DSC switched on at all times if possible.< the lighter section of the revolution counter. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 53 MDrive on page 43. The "P 500 Sport" program Call up start menu. can only be activated via MDrive. Press the controller to call up the menu. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 55: Washer Fluid
You can activate the cruise control from a speed increase the speed in increments of 10 km/h or of approx. 30 km/h, or 20 mph. The car then 5 mph. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 56: Interrupting Cruise Control
Whenever the ignition is switched off, the sys- tem is deactivated and the speed stored in the memory is deleted. Displays in the instrument cluster Memorised speed Memorised speed is displayed briefly Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 57: Everything Under Control
Avoid engine speeds in the advance warning field if possible. Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this zone the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 58: Engine Oil Thermometer
With the ignition key in position 1 or beyond, the nently on the control display. exterior temperature and time are displayed. If the range is below 50 km (30 miles), refuel the car, otherwise the engine's Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 59: Average Fuel Consumption
Enter a destination in the navigation sys- , see page 106. > Average speed > Average fuel consumption The calculation of average speed ignores any stationary periods where the engine was switched off. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 60 Call up start menu. Call up "Navigation". On cars without navigation system : call up "OBC". Select "On-board Info" and press the con- troller. "Computer" or "Journey computer" Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 61: Further Information
Condition Based Service CBS cannot func- the controller. tion correctly. Call up start menu Press the controller to call up the menu. Select "Service" and press the controller. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 62: Check Control
The system alerts you by means of indi- cator or warning lights in the instrument cluster, Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 63 Less important messages disappear after approx. 20 seconds, but they remain memo- rised. Press the controller to call up the menu. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 64: Speed Limit
Check Control messages in the memory: There are no malfunctions in the systems monitored. There are malfunctions in the systems monitored. Supplementary information is given on the control display for certain malfunctions. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 65 However, you can adjust the basic setting. Starting, stopping or resetting > Select "Start" and press the controller. The stopwatch starts at the time displayed. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 66 12 hour/24 hour mode Select "Time format" and press the control- ler. Select the desired mode and press the controller. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 67 Altering the date format Select "Date format" and press the controller. Select the desired format and press the controller. The setting is saved for the remote control currently in use. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 68: Technical Features For Driving Comfort And Safety
PDC with optical warning* You can have the fact that you are approaching an object indicated on the control display. Objects that are further away from the car will Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 69: Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Keep the sensors clean and free from ice, DSC optimises dynamic stability and traction. It so that they always operate reliably. in addition identifies unstable driving situations Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 70 MDM indicator light goes out. lesser extent.< In the interests of maintaining dynamic stability, always try to drive with DSC switched on and the M Dynamic Mode switched off.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 71: Control Systems
MDM and DBC is malfunc- Each time the engine is started, the program tioning. Stabilising action and brake last selected is active. servo boost are no longer available. The vehicle Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 72 Press the controller to call up the menu. > When driving with snow chains Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 73 Identify the damaged wheel. Do this by checking the tyre pressures with the aid of the M Mobility System, see Reinflating the tyre on page 178. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 74 Avoid touching the system's otherwise the risk that the system will not func- components immediately after it has been tion as intended even if a correspondingly Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 75: Head-Up Display
14. Up Display via the button on the steering wheel, see MDrive on page 43. The settings are saved for the remote control currently in use. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 76 BMW specifications and has suitably iDrive, operating principle, see page 14. trained personnel. Call up start menu. Press the controller to call up the menu. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 77 Looking after your car. To avoid damage when cleaning the Head-Up Display's cover, use only a soft, non-scratching cloth or a cleaning cloth for dis- play screens.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 78: Lights
Daytime driving lights If desired, the light switch can remain in position 3. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 79: Adaptive Head Light
The driving lights control function is no substitute for your individual judgement of when it is necessary to switch on the lights. The sensors are for instance unable to recog- Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 80: Rear Fog Lights
3 seconds. The low-beam headlights must be switched on. The yellow indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on when the rear fog lights are in use. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 81: Reading Lights
To switch on/off, press the button. To protect the battery, all lights inside the car are switched off about 15 minutes after the ignition has been switched off.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 82: Controlled-Temperature Air For Pleasant Interior Conditions
Maximum cooling effect recirculated-air mode Defrosting and demisting windows 14 LED for independent ventilation control Air volume, adjusting manually 15 Rear window heating Switching off automatic air conditioning Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 83: Temperature Control
> Left-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode: the ambient air supply is permanently shut off. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 84 14. Air to the windscreen and side windows, driver's side only Air to the upper body area Air to footwells Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 85 Knurled wheel for adjusting the tempera- ture: > Turned towards blue: cooler > Turned towards red: warmer Lever for adjusting the direction of the airflow Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 86: Independent Ventilation
Select "Direct operation" and press the The next part of the time setting is selected. controller. Complete the setting. Once the setting has been completed, the time is memorised. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 87 The switch-on time is activated; the LED is lit. The independent ventilation control will only be switched on within the next 24 hours. After this, the time must be activated again.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 88: Practical Interior Equipment
15 seconds, change available from the fax polling number the distance. +49 (0)6838 907 283 3333. If you would like more details, please call the tollfree Homelink Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 89: Roller Sun Blinds
Press the button on the receiver of the device to be operated. Once step 4 has Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 90: Glove Box
Press the button and fold the lid up. The fold-out compartment and the mobile phone holder can be folded up for access to the lower part of the storage compartment. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 91: Storage Compartments
Items of clothing hung from the hooks must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not hang any heavy objects from the hooks, as Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 92: Rear Ashtray
The socket is fitted with a detachable cap in power sockets at the rear are fitted with caps or conjunction with the non-smoker's package. a cigarette lighter. See Cigarette lighter, front, further above. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 93: Ski Bag
If skis of this length are carried, however, the capacity of the ski bag is lower in view of its tapered design. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 94 Pull the handle forwards and lift out the ski bag. Close the cover in the luggage compart- ment. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 96: Driving Hints
Driving hints Driving hints Here is a variety of information that you may need in particular driving situations or operating modes. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 97: Driving Precautions
300 km (200 miles). comes into contact with the hot exhaust system. It could ignite and cause a fire, with the risk of severe injuries or damage.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 98: Safe Braking
The risk of aquaplaning increases along with selves. declining tread depth on the tyres, see also Minimum tread depth on page 164. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 99: Ground Clearance
Driving on right: push each lever towards car. Traces of water on the ground are therefore the outer edge of the car. normal. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 100: Roof Rack
BMW Service can supply suitable lashings specified roof load limit, the car's gross weight for securing larger or heavier loads. To limit and the axle loads are not exceeded. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 101: Towing A Trailer
The smaller value is the limit the vehicle will be equipped with uprated sus- which should be adhered to. pension at the rear as standard. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 102: Tyre Pressures
Only attempt to steer out of the situation if this is absolutely essential, and make any steering movements as cautiously as pos- sible and without endangering other road users. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 104: Navigation
Navigation Navigation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and choose your route, so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 105: Starting Navigation System
The navigation DVD can then be removed during route guidance. This ena- bles you to listen to audio CDs during route Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 106 Press controller. Further menu items are displayed. Select the desired view of the route or "Vehicle position". Press controller. The assistance window is constantly updated as you travel. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 107: Destination Input
14. Press controller. Press the button. The start menu is called up. Move the controller to the right to call up "Navigation". Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 108: Entering Destination
With the Professional navigation system, "Europa" can also be selected. In order to start route guidance, at least the town/city or its postcode must be entered. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 109 With the Business navigation system: If not all the house numbers in a street are stored on the navigation DVD, a selection with ranges of numbers is displayed. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 110 You can narrow down the destination on The controller can be moved left, right, for- the map by means of cross-hairs and then ward, back and also diagonally. transfer it for route guidance. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 111 Select "Navigation" and press the control- ler. "New destination" is selected. Press controller. Select a destination and press the control- ler. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 112 The destination last entered is listed first in the destinations list. This symbol identifies the current destina- tion. To show other destinations in the destinations list: Turn controller. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 113: Address Book
Entering a destination manu- Move the controller back until the marker is ally, page 106. in the second section down. Turn the Select "Save address" and press the con- troller. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 114 Select entry and press the controller. Selecting destinations from address Select "Edit" and press the controller. book Select "Address book" and press the con- troller. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 115 Press the controller to call up the menu. To display the home address: Select "Vehicle settings" and press the Select "Details" and press the controller. controller. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 116 DVD. For this reason, the route proposed by the system will not necessarily be the one the driver expects from experience. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 117: Wordmatch Principle
English version "Munich" or the Italian version "Monaco". > When entering place-names or streets, the system completes the name automatically as soon as it has been identified beyond doubt. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 118: Route Guidance
If you did not reach your destination before the end of your last journey, the following query will Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 119: Displaying Route
Move the controller back twice until the Calling up traffic information manually marker is in the fourth section down. Turn Selecting route criteria Starting/ending guidance Arrow to destination as the crow flies Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 121 This volume is independent of the volume of the audio and video sources. The setting is saved for the remote control cur- rently in use. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 122: Traffic Information
Move the controller back until the marker is Switching traffic information display in the third section down. Turn the control- on/off iDrive, operating principle, see page 14. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 123 Business navigation system: Select a TMC station and press the control- Traffic information concerning the planned ler. route is shown during route guidance at the Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 124 Away from the planned route Cross winds > Map scale up to 10 km (6 miles): Symbol with grey border, together with the Smog traffic obstruction symbol Road closed Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 125: Displaying Current Position
The route may cut through the traffic obstruction or take you around the conges- tion and then rejoin the original route. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 126: What To Do If
DVD. Instead of an arrow indicat- ing a turn, you will see an arrow which indi- cates the general direction of your planned route. Or you have deviated from the Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 128: Entertainment
Entertainment Entertainment This chapter tells you how to operate the radio, CD and TV and adjust the tone settings for these systems. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 129: On/Off And Settings
CD changer. Drive for navigation DVD for Professional navigation system Operation via iDrive iDrive, operating principle, see page 14. Press the button. The start menu is called up. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 130: Adjusting Volume
Turn knob 1 next to the CD player until the desired volume is obtained. You can also adjust the volume at the steering wheel. The setting is saved for the remote control cur- rently in use. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 131 Professional LOGIC7 hifi system* You can select a room acoustics effect that improves the room acoustics in all frequency ranges. Turn the controller until the desired setting is obtained. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 132 On the Business radio, you can also select the audio source with the aid of a remote control and listen to it via the headphones or the loud- speakers. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 133: Changing Batteries
Change the batteries. The type and Press one of the buttons 1. installed arrangement are indicated on the base of the battery compartment. Select "Switch off headphones". Close the cover. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 134 Adjust the tone, see page 129. "Headphones mode only". > To cancel blocking: "Full release". To set the same audio source for the head- phones as for the loudspeakers: Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 135: Radio
"Entertainment". criterion displayed. Professional radio* You can choose between the following selec- tion criteria: > "All stations": Stations that can currently be received on the "FM" waveband. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 136 Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control- ler. Turn the controller to select a particular "Set" is selected. function. Press controller. Further menu items are displayed. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 137 Move the controller forwards if necessary displayed again after a short time. until the marker is in the second section down. Turn the controller until the desired Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 138: Traffic Reports
Selecting stations for traffic reports the display. On Professional radio Call up start menu. Press the controller to call up the menu. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 139 The traffic reports are switched on. If you choose a traffic report station, broadcast- ing of traffic reports is automatically switched Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 140: Cd Player And Cd Changer
CD. The CD is ejected part way out of the drive. To start to play a CD if there is already a CD in the drive: Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 141: Selecting A Track
CD is reached. The CD starts to play at the start of the track. The track is displayed on the control display. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 142 Select "Scan" and press the controller. Press controller. Scan is interrupted and the selected track is Select "details" and press the controller. retained. The information is shown for the current track. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 143: Random Play
To stop the repeat function: Press controller. Select "repeat track" and press the control- ler. Random play The tracks on the current CD are played once each in random order. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 144 To load or empty it, take the CD magazine 1 out of the CD changer: Insert the CD magazine in fully in the direction of the arrow. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 145 CDs/DVDs with copy protection CDs/DVDs are often copy-protected by the manufacturer. This could result in CDs/DVDs being impossible to play, or only playable with restrictions. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 146: Television, Tv
In certain national-market versions, the TV pic- You can also change channels at the steering ture is only visible with the handbrake applied. wheel. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 147 Select the country in which you are currently driving and press the controller. The display of receivable channels is automatically updated. Press the controller to call up the menu. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 150: Communication
Communication Communication This chapter summarises how you use BMW Assist, TeleService and BMW Online. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 151: Teleservice, Bmw Assist
Condition Based Service CBS, varies from country to country. You can likewise access BMW Assist services on the Internet. The range available is con- stantly being extended. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 152 The data transferred may comprise your "Communication". vehicle data, your current position or data Select "BMW Assist" and press the control- for Condition Based Service CBS. ler. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 153 Insert the navigation DVD if necessary. Move the controller forwards to call up Press the button. "Communication". The start menu is called up. Move the controller forwards to call up "Communication". Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 154 With BMW Assist enabled, you can call up the latest traffic information from Traffic info +. You can call up the traffic information manually via iDrive. The traffic information is shown on Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 155 This service enables you to have text messages should update the services. transmitted to your vehicle via the BMW Assist Call up start menu. homepage. Press the controller to call up the menu. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 156: Displaying Vehicle Data
Automatic Service notification can be cancelled The start menu is called up. separately. To do this, please contact BMW Move the controller forwards to select Service. "Communication". Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 157 Insert the navigation DVD if necessary. destination and route guidance is started. Press the button. The start menu is called up. Move the controller forwards to call up "Communication". Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 158: Bmw Online
To call up "Communication", move the In order to use BMW Online in a different controller forwards. car, e.g. in a courtesy car: Select "Guest user" and press the control- Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 159 BMW Online in the car and conduct memory. phone calls at the same time. > "Reset connection data": Resetting the dial-up data for BMW Online. > "Back": Quit Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 160 BMW Online for approx. 5 minutes, e.g. if you change menus. When the ignition is switched off, the connec- tion is terminated after approx. 30 seconds.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 162: Mobility
Mobility Mobility To assist you in preserving your car's mobility, this section contains important information on operating fluids, wheels and tyres, maintenance and minor repairs. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 163: Refuelling
Fit the tank cap and turn clockwise until it is clearly heard to click into place. Note when refuelling When handling fuel, comply with the safety regulations displayed by garages and filling stations.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 164: Fuel Grade
BMW Service will be able to tell you whether your car is such a national-market version. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 165: Wheels And Tyres
BMW and makes of tyre recom- mended by BMW; details are available from In such cases, reduce speed immediately BMW Service. and have the wheels and tyres checked Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 166: New Wheels And Tyres
If the car is capable of speeds higher than that cannot therefore guarantee their safety.< permitted for the winter tyres, a label stating the Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 167: Snow Chains
After fitting or removing snow chains, the slip detection feature of the Sequential M Gearbox must be familiarised with the modified status. To this end, reinitialise the system, see under After changing wheels/tyres.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 168: In The Engine Compartment
Pull the lever on the left beneath the instrument panel. Opening Press the release lever and open the lid. It is not possible to drive off with the engine compartment lid open.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 169: Engine Oil
Minimum mark Press the BC button on the flashing turn indica- tor lever until the display for oil level appears in the instrument cluster. The numerical value Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 170: Possible Displays
Top up with no more than 1 litre (1.8 Imp. pints) of oil, as adding too much oil could result in engine damage. Add at least 0.5 litre (0.9 Imp. pint) of oil, Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 171: Approved Engine Oils
BMW are suitable for vir- tually all ambient temperatures. However, if the Turn the cap to close until it is heard to click. car is used at temperatures below –206 for Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 172: Brake Fluid
BMW has approved for this particular model type. BMW is unable to assess the suitability of brake pads it has not approved and cannot therefore guarantee their safety.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 173: Maintenance
60: > Engine oil > Brakes, separately for front and rear > Micro-filter/activated charcoal filter > Brake fluid > Spark plugs Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 174: General Care
Exhaust emissions in the booklet Looking after your car. If the warning light comes on: exhaust emission values have deteriorated. Have the car checked as soon as possible. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 175: Replacing Parts
BMW Service. Do not touch the glass of a new bulb with the fingers, because even slight amounts Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 176: Rear Lights
Reversing lights: 16 Watt bulb, W 16 W > Other lights: 21 Watt bulb, P 21 W Reversing lights: Pull out the bulb and renew it. Other lights: Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 178 Unscrew the dust cap on the valve of the damaged tyre and screw the filler hose 2 from the sealant bottle onto the valve. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 179 3 km (2 miles). Screw the hose 9 from the compressor directly onto the tyre valve. Insert plug 3 into the cigarette lighter socket inside the car. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 180: Changing A Wheel
Do not attempt to raise another type of vehicle or any other load with this jack; this could result in injury or damage.< Wheel chock Jack Wheel stud wrench Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 181 Correct the tyre pressure at the earliest wheel/tyre combination that matches the origi- opportunity. nal specification as soon as possible.< Prevent dirt from entering the tyre valves by attaching screw-on dust Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 182: Recharging The Battery
BMW Service or take them to an official collecting point. Batter- ies filled with acid should be transported and Fold the lid forwards or take it off. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 183 In luggage compartment Lift up the floor mat. Open the quick-release fasteners on the right-hand side trim and pull out the trim. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 184: Mutual Aid
The indicator light in the button comes on. As soon as a telephone connection has been established with the general emer- gency number, the indicator light flashes. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 185: Mobile Service
Do not touch any electrically live parts when the engine is running, or a fatal Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 186: Being Towed
Do not use the spray products sold as starting aids.< Being towed Ensure that the ignition key is turned to position 1, otherwise the steering lock could engage, rendering it impossible to steer Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 187 Ensure that the towrope is taut when the towing vehicle moves off. For towing, use nylon ropes or tapes, as these will help to avoid sudden tensile loads. Attach towropes only to the towing eyes. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 190: Reference
This chapter contains the technical data, the short commands for the voice input system and the index, which will help you find specific items of information with ease. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 191: Technical Data
χ value, drag coefficient, for instance a roof rack, wider tyres, additional mirrors. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 192 Dimensions All dimensions in mm. Smallest turning circle ∆: 12.4 m (40 ft 8 in) Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 193 2000 (4630) Trailer nose weight kg (lb) 90 (198) Roof load kg (lb) 100 (220) Luggage compartment capacity acc. to VDA test litres (cu. ft) 500 (17.7) Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 194: Filling Capacities
15 (1.8 gal.) page Windscreen washer and headlight cleaning system approx. 5 (8.8 pints) Further details: page Engine with oil filter renewal 9.3 (16.4) Oil grades: page Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 195: Short Commands For The Voice Input System
Dialling phone number Displaying phone book {A to Z} Dialling from the phone book {Call ... } or {Dial name} Displaying "Top 8" {Top 8} Redialling {Last number redial} Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 196 Changing the scale {Scale ... kilometres} or {Scale ... metre} Displaying roads or places along the route {Route list} Calling up traffic information {Traffic information} Calling up "TMC" {TMC} Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 197 Calling up CD player {CD menu} Switching on CD player {CD} Calling up CD changer {CD changer menu} Switching on CD changer {CD changer} Selecting CD {CD 1...6} Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 198 Adjusting brightness of control display {Brightness} Calling up "Units" {Units} Calling up "Languages" 65, {Language} Calling up "Clock" {Clock} Calling up "Date" {Date} Calling up "RPA" {RPA} Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 199 Function Command Calling up "PDC" {PDC} Calling up "Traffic information settings" {Traffic information settings} Calling up "Entertainment settings" {Entertainment settings} Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 200 "All stations" calling up on – controls upper body area radio – switching on/off Adjusting thigh support Alternative route, see – tone control Avoiding congestion – volume control Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 201 Belt tensioner Care products, see booklet – see Airbags Looking after your car – see Seat belts Car key Black ice, see Ice warning Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 202 Controller, see iDrive – from inside Comfort/convenience, see Controls, see Driving area Centre armrest Around the centre Convenient operation – front console – glass roof – rear – windows Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 203 Defrost setting Through-loading system – M Dynamic Mode MDM "Delete address book" in Door entry lighting navigation Door keys "Delete data" in Door locking, confirmation navigation signals Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 204 Front seat adjustment – running-in Failure message, see Check Frost protection – speed Control – coolant – starting False alarms – washer fluid – stopping – avoiding Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 205 Glass roof, electric – M view – convenient operation from – shift lights outside – standard view – manual adjustment Heated rear window – remote control Heated seats Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 206 Kick-down, see Drive Installed position mode – CD changer Knock control – mobile phone – navigation disc drive Instruction, navigation, switching on/off Language, altering on the control display Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 207 Mirrors signals – folding in and out – from inside – heating – from outside – parking position "LOGIC7 room acoustics", Mobile communication tone control equipment Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 208 North, direction of, in map – passenger-side mirror view tilt-down Nose weight 100, – towing a trailer Nozzles, see Ventilation Nylon rope, see Towing away and tow-starting Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 209 Position – traffic reports Recycling – displaying – volume control Refuelling – saving Radio-operated key, see Releasing "POWER" Master key with remote – engine compartment lid control Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 210 – avoiding sections see Locking – displaying Safety switch for rear – displaying arrow view windows – displaying map – displaying places – list – selecting – selecting criteria Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 211 Shift lights Speed-dependent volume Shiftlock control Shift paddles Speed limit Shock absorber control, see – when towing a trailer Electronic Damping Control – with winter tyres Speedometer Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 212 Torque "Stopwatch" TeleService – engine Stopwatch – enabling – wheel studs, see After Storage compartments – services available fitting Storing tyres Television, see TV Towing a trailer Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 213 Trip distance recorder Ventilation for rear "Triple turn signal "Unchanged", for MDrive Ventilation with engine off activation" 53, Underseal, see booklet VHF waveband Looking after your car Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 214 New wheels and tyres Toolkit Wheelbase, see Dimensions Wheel chock Wheels and tyres Xenon headlights Wheelslip control, see – bulb changing Dynamic Stability Control – dynamic headlight beam throw adjustment Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 216 Enter your preferred grade of fuel here. Engine oil Grade Tyre pressures Summer tyres Winter tyres front rear front rear Up to 4 persons 5 persons or 4 plus luggage Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...
Page 217 More about BMW The Ultimate www.bmw.com Driving Machine *BL0159168004* Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 168 © 03/05 BMW AG...

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