User manual BMW M5 2001

[. . . ] Contents A-Z Owner's Manual for the Vehicle. 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. [. . . ] The rear window defroster switches off automatically. 390de051 Residual heat mode The heat which is stored in the engine is utilized for heating the interior when the engine has been switched off (while waiting at a railroad crossing, for instance). In ignition key position 1, you can alter the settings of the automatic climate control. With the ignition key in position 0, the system automatically directs heated air to the windshield, side windows and footwells. This function may be activated when the outside temperature is below approx. 59 7 (15 6), the engine is at operating temperature, and the battery is adequately charged. The LED on the button will light up when all conditions have been met. < Draft-free ventilation For your optimal personal comfort, you can adjust airflow onto the upper body area from the air outlets: Use rotary dial 1 to open and close the air outlets through an infinitely-variable range. You can use the levers 2 to adjust the direction of the airflow. Set the air outlets so that the air flows past you and is not directed straight at you. Rotary dial 3 allows you to control the temperature of the air flow from these air outlets as desired: > Turn toward blue ­ colder. > Turn toward red ­ warmer. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 429 - © 09/00 BMW AG Automatic climate control Microfilter, activated-charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The activatedcharcoal filter provides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW center replaces this combined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. 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. air supply through the air outlets is blocked. The storage compartment is A temperature adjustment is ventilated in both settings as follows: only possible when the blower is > "0" setting ­ warm air. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]