BMW M5 - Driving

Driving
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. Therefore equipment which is not
installed in your vehicle, for example on account
of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐
try specification, may also be described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions and
systems. Comply with the relevant laws and reg‐
ulations when using the corresponding functions
and systems.
Start/stop button
Principle
The drive-ready state, see
page 37, is switched on and off
by pressing the start/stop button.
The drive-ready state is switched
on by pressing the start/stop but‐
ton while the brake pedal is depressed.
Pressing the start/stop button again switches the
drive-ready state back off and the standby state,
see page 37, is switched on.
Drive-ready state
Safety notes
DANGER
A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate ventila‐
tion can allow harmful exhaust fumes to pene‐
trate the vehicle. The exhaust fumes contain
pollutants which are colourless and odourless.
In enclosed spaces, the exhaust fumes can also
build up outside the vehicle. There is a danger
of fatal injury. Keep the exhaust pipe clear and
ensure sufficient ventilation.
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐
ing away. There is a danger of accidents. Be‐
fore leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it
from rolling away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
▷ Apply the parking brake.
▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on
upward or downward gradients.
▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, for example with a
chock.
NOTE
Repeated start attempts or starting several
times in quick succession means that fuel is
not burned or is inadequately burned. The cata‐
lytic converter can overheat. There is a danger
of damage to property. Avoid repeated starting
in quick succession.
Switching on drive-ready state
M Steptronic sport transmission
1.
Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the start/stop button.
The starting process is activated automatically
for a short time and stops as soon as the engine
starts.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster are illuminated for different
lengths of time.
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