Vehicle Overview
Redesigned for 2011, the sixth-generation 5 Series offers a longer wheelbase, better fuel efficiency and more conventional styling than its predecessor. Available in 528i, 535i and 550i trims, the 5 Series sports a new twin-turbo V-8 (550i) and single-turbo six-cylinder (535i), with eight-speed automatics available across the board. Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6 and Infiniti M.
High-tech options include BMW's Adaptive Drive system, a self-parking feature and lane departure and blind spot warning systems. When it hits dealerships, the 5 Series will come as a rear-wheel-drive sedan; expect all-wheel-drive variants and eventually a high-performance M5 to follow.
For 2010, BMW introduced the 5 Series Gran Turismo hatchback.
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Switching the microphone to mute
When a call is active, the microphone can be
muted.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Active calls"
3.
"Microphone mute"
A microphone that has been switched to mute
is autom ...
Displays in the instrument cluster
Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Stored desired speed
▷ Green: the system is active.
▷ Orange: the system is interrupted.
2 Selected desired speed appears br ...
Switching off the engine
Always take the remote control with you when
you leave the vehicle.
When parking, apply the parking brake forcefully; otherwise, the vehicle could
begin to roll.
Manual transmission1. Wit ...