Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTNAVIGATION SYSTEMTESTING AND INSPECTIONCENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY / M-ASK (WITHOUT CIC CAR INFORMATION COMPUTER)
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
Central Information Display / M-ASK (Without CIC Car Information Computer)
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Central Information Display / M-ASK (Without CIC Car Information Computer)
Central Information Display / M-ASK
The controller can be used to activate the Service mode. In the Service mode, additional information on, e.g., radio, navigation or GPS information can be displayed.
Activating the Service mode
1. In the start menu, press and hold down the controller for at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn the controller at least three increments to the right.
3. Turn the controller three increments to the left.
4. Turn the controller one increment to the right.
5. Turn the controller one increment to the left.
6. Turn the controller one increment to the right.
7. Press the controller down.
You can exit the Service mode by pressing the menu key.
Choice of service function
After successfully calling up the Service mode, you reach a menu structure that enables choice of the service functions. There are currently service functions available for the TV, radio, navigation and GPS. To check the components, make the corresponding menu in the menus that follow.
Service functions TV
Service functions Radio
Service functions Navigation
To check input data in the navigation, enable the item NavInfo ON in the Service mode in the Navigation submenu. This means that when the Service mode is left, the NavInfo menu item is added at Navigation in the Boardinfo submenu. This menu item can be used to check sensor data from the gyro, the number of active satellites data and wheel speeds while the vehicle is being driven. On leaving the NavInfo menu, this service function is to be disabled once again by calling up the service mode!
Service functions GPS
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.