Starting aid terminals
Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀

The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine compartment acts as the battery's positive terminal.
Fold open the cover. To do so, pull the tab.

The body ground or a special nut acts as the negative terminal.
See also:
COMFORT
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabilization.
Activating COMFORT
Press button repeatedly until COMFORT is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
In certain situations, the system automa ...
PDC Park Distance Control
The concept
In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control, the
backup camera*, can be
switched on.
PDC supports you when parking. Objects that
you are approaching slowly in front of or behind
...
Exterior
Sharing its platform with the recently redesigned 7 Series, the 5 Series'
wheelbase has been extended about 3 inches. It now leads its class, BMW says. Up
front, the car's signature kidney grilles ...
