User manual BMW M5 2001

[. . . ] With a quick reference guide for your convenience. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 429 - © 09/00 BMW AG BMW recommends Castrol M5 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 429 - © 09/00 BMW AG Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW M5. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. [. . . ] A substantial reduction in air supply indicates that the filter must be replaced before normal maintenance. 99n 390de354 Rear passenger area ventilation Rotary dial 1 opens the air outlets in an infinitely-variable range. You can vary the temperature of the air as it flows out using rotary dial 3 in the same manner as for the front rotary dial. You can change the direction of the air flow with levers 2. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 429 - © 09/00 BMW AG Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview 100nIntegrated rear center console* 390de617 390de618 Climate control 1 Air supply 2 Temperature Air supply 1 Maximum blower speed 2 Blower off Temperature Passengers in the rear seating area can adjust their own temperature for the adjacent air outlets: 3 Storage compartment with ventilation 3 Storage compartment > Turn toward blue ­ colder. You can adjust the air supply for the air > Turn toward red ­ warmer. outlets and the storage compartment When you start the vehicle, the system through an infinitely-variable range ensures that the selected temperature between the "0" and "Maximum" settings. It When set to "0" and "Storage compart- then maintains this temperature, ment, " the fan is switched off and the regardless of the season. The storage compartment is A temperature adjustment is ventilated in both settings as follows: only possible when the blower is > "0" setting ­ warm air. switched on ­ it is not possible when > "Storage compartment" setting ­ cold air. set to "0" and "Storage compartIndividual adjustments on the front-seat ment. "< control elements influence the air supply of the rear passenger area climate control. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 429 - © 09/00 BMW AG 390de632 Integrated rear center console* 101n 390de619 Storage compartment with ventilation Press the cover back gently to open it. 1 Slide regulator for opening and closing the air supply: > Regulator to the left ­ air supply opened. 2 Beverage holder insert ­ may also be removed. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 429 - © 09/00 BMW AG Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview 102nSeat heating* Roller sun blind* Independent ventilation system This system ventilates the interior and lowers its temperature by using the blower of the automatic climate control, when the vehicle is unattended. The independent ventilation system is operated via the Multi-Information Display (MID) ­ refer to page 78 ­ or the onboard monitor. Because of its high current consumption, you should not activate the system twice in succession without allowing the battery to be recharged while you are driving. When a preselected activation time is set, the independent ventilation system is operational at outside temperatures above 60 7 (16 6), or by direct switch activation. You can adjust the airflow volume and the air distribution when the ignition key is in position 1. 39mde095 The seat cushion and backrest can be To actuate, press the button briefly with heated when the ignition key is in posi- ignition key in position 1. You can call up different heating modes by repeatedly pressing the keys. Roller sun blinds* for rear side When the three indicator lamps are illuminated, the highest heating mode is activated. You can also switch the higher heating modes off directly: press the key and hold it slightly longer. windows Use the strap to pull out the blinds, then hook them in the provided attachment. 39mde097 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 429 - © 09/00 BMW AG BMW Universal Transmitter* The concept To Canadian residents During programming, your handThe BMW Universal Transmitter held transmitter may automatically stop replaces up to three hand-held transtransmitting after two seconds. [. . . ] 01 41 0 155 429 - © 09/00 BMW AG Dimensions 185n 39mus003 All dimensions are given in inches (mm). Minimum turning circle dia. : 38. 1 ft (11. 6 m) Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 429 - © 09/00 BMW AG Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview 186nWeights BMW M5 Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included) lbs. (kg) 4, 024 (1, 825) Approved gross vehicle weight Approved front axle weight Approved rear axle weight Approved roof load capacity Never exceed either the approved axle weights or the gross vehicle weight. [. . . ]