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Opening the main menu
Press the button. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. ...

Maintaining current speed
Push, arrow 1, or pull, arrow 2, the lever to the resistance point. The car's current speed is stored and maintained. It is displayed on the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster. O ...

Playing a supporting role: innovative new 8-speed automatic transmission.
All new BMW 5-Series models will feature an 8-speed automatic transmission, which brings smooth shifting, sportiness and efficiency to new levels of perfection. Compared to the exemplary 6-speed a ...