Exterior
Sharing its platform with the recently redesigned 7 Series, the 5 Series' wheelbase has been extended about 3 inches. It now leads its class, BMW says. Up front, the car's signature kidney grilles sit lower and lean more forward. The outgoing 5 Series' eyebrow-laced headlights have been toned down; the eyebrows are still there, but they don't extend as far back toward the front wheels. Adaptive xenon headlights are optional on the 528i and standard elsewhere. The taillights employ three rows of LED lights, and BMW's Adaptive Brake Lights illuminate a larger section under hard braking.
Seventeen-inch alloy wheels go on the 528i; the 535i and 550i get 18s. A
Sport Package adds larger wheels and summer performance tires.
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Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in
the red warning field. In this
range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine. ...
Signaling a turn
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the resistance
point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates
that a turn signal bulb has ...
Parking lamps
Switch position :
the vehicle lamps light
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
Do not use the parking lamps for extended periods;
otherwise, the battery may become discharged
and it would the ...
