Turn Signals; Headlamp Flasher - BMW M5 Owner's Manual

Shift lights
To achieve the best vehicle acceleration with a
sporty driving style in the Sequential mode,
shift lights in the Head-up Display
optimum shifting point briefly before reaching
the maximum rpm.
1. Activate the Head-up Display, refer to
page 81.
2. Select the "M View" display on the Head-up
Display.
The current engine speed is highlighted on
the tachometer.
3. When approaching the maximum rpm, yel-
low illuminated fields 1 of the tachometer
consecutively indicate the approaching
upshift point.
4. At the very latest, shift when the field 2
lights up in red.
When the permissible maximum rpm is
reached, the entire tachometer begins to flash.
When the maximum rpm is exceeded, the fuel
supply is cut off to protect the engine. Always
avoid engine speeds in this range.
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Turn signals/

headlamp flasher

*
indicate the
1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Turn signals
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To turn off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
needs to be
Signaling briefly
Press lever to resistance point and hold for as
long as you wish to signal.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point; the turn
signal flashes three times.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Triple turn signal"
Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
replaced.<
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