2006 BMW M5 Owner's Manual
Year:
2006
Make:
BMW
Model:
M5
Rating:
Table of Contents
M5
3
Notes
6
Using this Owner's Manual
6
Symbols used
6
The individual vehicle
7
Editorial notice
7
For your own safety
7
Service and warranty
9
Reporting safety defects
9
Cockpit
12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
12
Instrument cluster
14
Indicator and warning lamps
15
Around the center console: controls and displays
16
iDrive
18
Controls
18
Menu overview
19
Operating principle
19
Status information
22
Assistance window*
22
Switching Control Display off/on
23
Voice command system
24
The concept
24
Voice commands
24
Notes
26
Opening and closing
30
Keys/remote control
30
Personal Profile
31
Central locking system
31
Opening and closing: from outside
32
Opening and closing: from inside
34
Doors
35
Luggage compartment lid
35
Alarm system
36
Comfort access*
38
Windows
39
Glass sunroof*, electric
40
Adjustments
42
Sitting safely
42
Seats
42
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
44
Head restraints
45
Safety belts
46
Heated seats
47
Active seat ventilation*
47
Mirrors
47
Steering wheel
49
MDrive
50
Transporting children safely
52
The right place for children
52
Installing child restraint systems
52
On trips
54
Driving
55
Ignition lock
55
Start/Stop button
55
Starting engine
56
Switching off engine
56
Handbrake
57
Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic
57
M Engine Dynamic Control
60
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
61
Wiper system
61
Washer fluid
62
Cruise control
63
Everything under control
64
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
64
Tachometer
64
Coolant temperature
64
Engine oil thermometer
65
Fuel gauge
65
Computer
65
Service requirements
68
Check Control
69
Speed limit
71
Stopwatch
72
Settings on Control Display
72
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
75
PDC Park Distance Control*
75
Driving stability control systems
76
EDC Electronic Damping Control
78
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
78
Brake force display
80
Airbags
80
Head-Up Display*
82
Lamps
85
Parking lamps/low beams
85
Adaptive Head Light*
86
High beams/ roadside parking lamps
86
High-beam assistant*
86
Instrument lighting
88
Interior lamps
88
Climate
89
Automatic climate control
89
Parked car ventilation*
93
Practical interior accessories
95
Integrated universal remote control*
95
Sun blinds*
96
Glove compartment
97
Front center armrest
97
Storage compartments
98
Cup holders
98
Ashtray, front
99
Cigarette lighter, front
99
Ashtray, rear
99
Cigarette lighter, rear
99
Connecting electrical devices
99
Center armrest, rear
100
Through-loading system*
100
Ski bag*
101
Things to remember when driving
106
Break-in period
106
General driving notes
106
Cargo loading
108
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
110
Starting navigation system
114
Navigation DVD
114
Display in assistance window
114
Destination entry
115
Operating navigation system
115
Entering a destination manually
115
Entering destination via voice*
118
Map-guided destination selection
119
Selecting destination using information
120
Destination list
121
Address book
122
Selecting route
124
Word matching principle
125
Destination guidance
126
Starting destination guidance
126
Terminating/continuing destination guidance
126
Route display
127
Destination guidance through voice instructions
129
Bypassing route sections
130
Displaying current position
130
What to do if …
131
On/off and tone
134
Controls
134
Switching on/off
135
Adjusting volume
135
Tone control
135
Radio
138
Listening to radio
138
Storing stations
140
Automatically sorting stations*
141
Weather news flashes*
141
High Definition Radio*
142
Satellite radio*
143
CD player and CD changer
147
Listening to CDs
147
Selecting a track
148
Sampling tracks, scan
149
Repeating a track
150
Random play sequence
150
Fast forward/reverse
151
CD magazine
151
Notes
152
External audio device
153
Connecting
153
Starting audio playback
153
Telephoning
156
The concept
156
Using a phone in your vehicle
156
Suitable mobile phones
156
Care instructions
156
Operating options
156
Commissioning
157
Operation via iDrive
160
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system
164
Operation by voice*
165
Notes
167
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter
168
TeleService, BMW Assist
169
TeleService
169
BMW Assist
169
Requirements
169
Services offered
170
Adapting TeleService or BMW Assist
172
Displaying vehicle data
172
Refueling
176
Fuel filler door
176
Fuel specifications
177
Wheels and tires
178
Tire inflation pressure
178
Tire identification marks
179
Tire condition
180
New wheels and tires
181
Snow chains*
182
Under the hood
183
Hood
183
Engine compartment
184
Engine oil
184
Coolant
186
Brake system
187
Maintenance
188
BMW maintenance system
188
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface
189
Care
189
Replacing components
190
Onboard toolkit
190
Wiper blade replacement
190
Lamps and bulbs
190
Repairing flat tire with M Mobility System
192
Changing wheels
194
Vehicle battery
197
Fuses
197
Giving and receiving assistance
198
Emergency call
198
Warning triangle*
198
First-aid kit*
198
Roadside Assistance*
199
Jump starting
199
Tow-starting and towing
200
Technical data
204
Engine data
204
Dimensions
205
Weights
206
Capacities
206
Short commands of voice command system
207
Everything from A to Z
212
Index
212
FAQ about the 2006 BMW M5 Manual
What contains the 2006 M5 manual?
The BMW M5 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by BMW to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the BMW M5. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a BMW M5 2006 owner's manual:
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Maintenance for your BMW M5, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
Where to download the 2006 BMW M5 Owners Manual?
The BMW M5 owner manual for the 2006 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the BMW M5 year 2006 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2006 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The BMW M5 (2006) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2006 is available in English.
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