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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION12. CREATING, COPYING AND EDITING SETPOINT DATA
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
12. Creating, Copying and Editing Setpoint Data
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION 12. Creating, Copying and Editing Setpoint Data
12. Creating, Copying and Editing Setpoint Data
12.1 Copying
- Press the "C" button and select the vehicle to be copied.
- Select the "Edit setpoint data" menu item from the special functions. Create a new vehicle in the usual manner. The setpoint values for the last vehicle selected will appear in the data input screen. Enter the data and save the data record.
12.2 Creating
- Press the "C" button and select the "Edit setpoint data" menu item from the special functions. Create a new vehicle in the usual manner. An empty data input screen will appear. Enter the data and save the data record.
12.3 Editing
- Factory-programmed setpoint data can neither be deleted nor modified. If this data does need to be modified, a new vehicle with modified setpoint data must be created. New vehicles created by the user are identified by a "+" in the selection menu. These vehicles can be deleted by the user using the "-" key or modified using the "< >" key. These keys only appear if vehicles have been entered by the user.
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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.