Operating concept
Various functions can be called up by pressing the control button with a pointed object, such as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object. The following setting options are displayed in succession, depending on how long the control button is pressed:
▷ Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.
▷ 3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.
▷ 6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.
▷ 9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering setting.
▷ 12 to 15 seconds: language setting.
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Using contact data
At a glance
Contact data from appointments, tasks, text
messages, emails and notes can be stored or
selected.
Displaying contact or selecting phone
number
1. "Use contact data".
2. ...
Brake force display
The concept
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
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Exterior & Styling
The 2011 5 Series is further proof that BMW is pulling itself out of an
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to another was an ill-conceived — and poorly ...