Market Segment:
        
        
            High-performance luxury sports sedan
        
     
    
    
        
            Key Competitors:
        
        
            Audi RS6, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Porsche Panamera
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Technology:
        
        
            Naturally aspirated V10, high-revving, Formula 1-inspired
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Type:
        
        
            7-speed SMG III (Sequential Manual Gearbox) with Drivelogic
        
     
    
        
            Performance Enhancements:
        
        
            M Sport suspension, M differential, M Sport seats, M Drive Button
        
     
    
        
            Infotainment System:
        
        
            BMW iDrive
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Instrument Cluster:
        
        
            Detailed explanation of all gauges, warning lights, and displays
        
     
    
        
            Entertainment Systems:
        
        
            Operation of infotainment, radio, CD/DVD player, navigation (if equipped), and audio settings
        
     
    
        
            Climate Controls:
        
        
            Operation of automatic climate control, HVAC functions, seat heating/ventilation
        
     
    
        
            Lighting Systems:
        
        
            Exterior and interior lighting controls, adaptive headlights, fog lights
        
     
    
        
            Driver Controls:
        
        
            Steering wheel functions, iDrive system, cruise control, M Drive settings
        
     
    
        
            Locks And Security:
        
        
            Central locking, remote key functions, alarm system, immobilizer
        
     
    
        
            Seating And Safety Restraints:
        
        
            Seat adjustment, seat memory, airbag system, seatbelt operation and pretensioners
        
     
    
        
            Driving Operation:
        
        
            Starting and stopping the engine, gear selection (SMG/Automatic), parking brake, driving modes
        
     
    
        
            Customer Assistance:
        
        
            Information on roadside assistance, dealer services, and contacting BMW
        
     
    
        
            Cleaning And Care:
        
        
            Exterior and interior cleaning recommendations, material care
        
     
    
        
            Engine Compartment:
        
        
            Identification of major components, fluid checks
        
     
    
        
            Maintenance And Specifications:
        
        
            General maintenance overview, fluid types and capacities, tire pressure information
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Information:
        
        
            Recommended fuel grade and type
        
     
    
        
            Battery:
        
        
            Battery location and basic care information
        
     
    
        
            Air Filters:
        
        
            Information on air filter replacement
        
     
    
        
            Accessories:
        
        
            Information on available factory-approved accessories
        
     
    
    
        
            Basic Checks:
        
        
            Checking engine oil, coolant, windshield washer fluid
        
     
    
        
            Tire Maintenance:
        
        
            Checking tire pressure, understanding tire wear
        
     
    
        
            Lighting Operation:
        
        
            How to operate all vehicle lights and signals
        
     
    
        
            Infotainment Setup:
        
        
            Initial setup and basic operation of the iDrive system and audio
        
     
    
        
            Climate Control Operation:
        
        
            Detailed explanation of climate control settings and functions
        
     
    
        
            Safety Feature Usage:
        
        
            Proper use of airbags, seatbelts, and child restraint systems
        
     
    
        
            Fuel And Refueling:
        
        
            Proper refueling procedure and fuel cap operation
        
     
    
        
            Reporting Safety Defects:
        
        
            Instructions for reporting safety defects (U.S. only)
        
     
    
    
        
            Diagnostic Capability:
        
        
            Focuses on owner-level diagnostics and understanding warning lights, not deep technical repair
        
     
    
        
            Repair Scope:
        
        
            Covers basic user-serviceable items like fluid checks and filter replacement advice, not full mechanical repairs
        
     
    
        
            Maintenance Guidance:
        
        
            Provides guidance on recommended maintenance but directs users to authorized service centers for complex tasks
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            NHTSA Rating:
        
        
            Not specifically rated by NHTSA for this generation's M5, but standard E60 models received good ratings.
        
     
    
    
        
            Stability Control:
        
        
            Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode (MDM)
        
     
    
        
            Traction Control:
        
        
            Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
        
     
    
        
            Braking System:
        
        
            High-performance M compound brakes, ABS
        
     
    
        
            Headlights:
        
        
            Adaptive Xenon Headlights
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags:
        
        
            Front airbags, side-impact airbags, head protection system (curtain airbags)
        
     
    
        
            Seat Belts:
        
        
            3-point inertia-reel seat belts with front seat pretensioners and force limiters
        
     
    
        
            Child Seat Anchors:
        
        
            LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            System Name:
        
        
            BMW iDrive (CCC or CIC generation)
        
     
    
        
            Features:
        
        
            Navigation, radio, CD/DVD, MP3 playback, Bluetooth, auxiliary input
        
     
    
    
        
            Parking Assistance:
        
        
            Park Distance Control (PDC) front and rear
        
     
    
        
            Cruise Control:
        
        
            Standard cruise control, optional Active Cruise Control (ACC)
        
     
    
    
        
            Bluetooth:
        
        
            Standard Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
        
     
    
        
            Usb Aux:
        
        
            Auxiliary audio input jack, USB interface may be present depending on iDrive generation/options.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Typically based on Condition Based Service (CBS) system, usually around 10,000-15,000 miles or annually, but V10 engines may require more frequent checks.
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid Flush:
        
        
            Recommended every 2 years
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plug Replacement:
        
        
            Around 60,000 miles
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Type:
        
        
            BMW Longlife-01 (LL-01) or BMW Longlife-04 (LL-04) synthetic engine oil, viscosity grade 0W-40 or 10W-60 (specific M-specific oils recommended).
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Capacity:
        
        
            Approx. 8.5 liters (9 US quarts)
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Capacity:
        
        
            Approx. 12.0 liters (12.7 US quarts)
        
     
    
        
            Washer Fluid Capacity:
        
        
            Approx. 5.0 liters (5.3 US quarts)
        
     
    
    
        
            Rod Bearings:
        
        
            Increased wear on rod bearings due to high RPM operation and potential oil starvation in hard cornering. Regular oil level checks and using appropriate oil are critical.
        
     
    
        
            Smg Pump:
        
        
            Potential failure of the SMG hydraulic pump, leading to shifting issues or inability to select gears.
        
     
    
        
            Throttle Actuators:
        
        
            Failure of the individual throttle body actuators can lead to rough idling, loss of power, or check engine lights.
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Pumps:
        
        
            Dual fuel pumps can be a point of failure, causing intermittent running issues or no-start conditions.
        
     
    
    
        
            Oil Filter:
        
        
            BMW P/N 11 42 7 894 002 (example, verify for specific vehicle)
        
     
    
        
            Air Filter:
        
        
            BMW P/N 13 71 7 899 251 (example, verify for specific vehicle, often a set of 4)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Bmw M Division:
        
        
            Established in 1972, BMW M GmbH (formerly BMW Motorsport GmbH) is the performance and motorsport division of BMW.
        
     
    
    
        
            E60 M5 Introduction:
        
        
            Introduced in 2005 for the 2005 model year in Europe, and later for the 2006 model year in North America. The E60 M5 marked a significant shift with its V10 engine and SMG transmission.
        
     
    
        
            E61 M5 Touring:
        
        
            The E61 M5 Touring (wagon) was produced in limited numbers and offered a more practical variant of the high-performance sedan.
        
     
    
    
        
            Production Years:
        
        
            2005-2010 (globally), with the 2007-2009 range primarily covered by this manual.
        
     
    
        
            Manufacturing Locations:
        
        
            Dingolfing, Germany