Joint development and production together with the BMW-7-Series.
The world debut of the new BMW 5-Series Sedan opens up the latest chapter in a truly impressive story of success. In the course of five model generations, overall sales of the BMW 5-Series already amount to more than 5.5 million units. Now the new model is based on a newly developed vehicle architecture also featured in the BMW 7-Series luxury sedans.
Joint production of the BMW 5-Series Sedan and the BMW 7-Series at BMW Plant Dingolfing, together with the extensive use of shared components, ensures highly efficient production with the highest standards of quality.
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Using this Owner's Manual
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Controls
Almost all functions can be operated in the same
manner as they are in the front. Special features
of operating the system in the rear are described
here. ...
Overview: indicator/warning lamps
Turn signal
Parking brake
Parking brake in Canadian models
Automatic Hold*
Front fog lamps*
High beams
High-beam Assistant
Parking lamps, headlamp control
Active Cruise Control
Vehi ...