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Components of the integrated Owner's Manual
The integrated Owner's Manual consists of three parts, which offer various levels of information or access possibilities. Quick Reference Guide Located in the Quick Reference is important inform ...

Manual transmission
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged if you inadvertently shift into 3rd or 4th gear. Reverse gearSelect this only ...

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 ...