Controls

This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here.

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Exterior & Styling
The 2011 5 Series is further proof that BMW is pulling itself out of an awkward design era. Recently, the only element that had seemed to tie one model to another was an ill-conceived — and poorly ...

Replacing the battery
Replacing the battery 1. Take the integrated key out of the remote control. 2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1. 3. Remove the cover of the battery compartment; see arrow 2. 4. Insert ...

Lingering Issues
The X5 hasn't aged well. The styling — unchanged since the second generation hit dealerships in late 2006 — looks expressive up front but ham-handed in back. From the glove compartment to the cent ...