Wierd accessory panel - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Michael_s · 9th March 2009, 02:37

Anyone know why this 2002 M5 would have buttons for seat massagers? See attached pic. I'm pretty sure it was not an option. I am in the market for an M5 and came across a 2002 M5 with this panel. The owner has no idea...... thoughts, comments, etc.

E55AMG2 · 9th March 2009, 02:46

There was an option, but the cars that had it came with the comfort seats...

KevinM · 9th March 2009, 02:59

Agreed. This was not a US option, but perhaps this was one of the BMW Individual M5s that a few owners have been able to order over the years. Or, perhaps it was a Canadian car (not sure if it was an option there).

E55AMG2 · 9th March 2009, 03:03

You could order them here...

KevinM · 9th March 2009, 03:36

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Originally Posted by E55AMG2

You could order them here...

Hmm...I've not seen that (not saying you are wrong of course). When I was looking I focused on MY 2002 and 2003; I have the official BMW booklet for both years with options listed and there is no mention of the comfort seats. I actually almost ordered a new 2003 M5 and went over every possible option with my dealer.

Perhaps 2000 or 2001?

Michael_s · 9th March 2009, 03:52

I forgot to mention that I asked the owner if they are functional and when pressed they do not do anything. Although the current owner was not the one who put it in, it is wierd that this panel is there and 2 of the buttons dont belong to a function. The current owner did say he read his entire owners book with no mention of the massage seats. Maybe the prior owner put it in for some reason. The car is a 2002 for sure. VIN checked out.

kindanutz · 9th March 2009, 03:53

theres an extra button in there that i am wondering what it is.... buttons in order from left to right....
1: left side heat
2: left side message
3: sport
4: traction control
5: ????
6: rear sun shade
7: right side message
8: right side heat

anybody know what button number 5 is??....

ps: can anybody else open up the pic bigger??.... when i click on the pic it takes me to a webpage link...

E55AMG2 · 9th March 2009, 03:54

sunshade

Michael_s · 9th March 2009, 03:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindanutz

theres an extra button in there that i am wondering what it is.... buttons in order from left to right....
1: left side heat
2: left side message
3: sport
4: traction control
5: ????
6: right side message
7: right side heat

anybody know what button number 5 is??....

The car has parking sensors so one of the buttons has to be PDC.

E55AMG2 · 9th March 2009, 03:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinM

Hmm...I've not seen that (not saying you are wrong of course). When I was looking I focused on MY 2002 and 2003; I have the official BMW booklet for both years with options listed and there is no mention of the comfort seats. I actually almost ordered a new 2003 M5 and went over every possible option with my dealer.

Perhaps 2000 or 2001?

TV wasnt listed either....but it was available.