Manual Transmissions: Continuing a BMW tradition
BMW continues as the only manufacturer to offer manual transmissions in the BMW 5-Series' competitive set, underlining the sporty nature of the car, as well as BMW's commitment to driving enthusiasts.
The 535i and 550i Sedans will be offered with a 6-speed manual transmission in the United States, providing a level of driver involvement unique in the segment.
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Two additional gears mean threefold progress: quicker shifts, greater
smoothness, enhanced efficiency.
The wider spread of ratios allows the engine to run at lower speeds, often in
the "tallest" gear, 8th. Yet even with this wider spread, the steps between
adjacent gears are reduced; in t ...
Updating the navigation data
General information
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can
be updated.
Current navigation data and the authorization
code are available from your service center.
► Depending ...
Pedestrian detection
The pedestrian detection and warning system
only operates in darkness and only when a heat
image is displayed.
Warm objects that are similar in shape to human
beings are detected by the syste ...