Using this Owner's Manual

The fastest way to find information on a particular topic is by using the index.

An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.

Additional sources of information

Should you have any questions, your service center will be glad to advise you at any time.

Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: bmwusa.com.

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    Playback
    Filling the CD/DVD* player Insert the CD/DVD with the printed side up. Playback begins automatically. Reading can take a few minutes with compressed audio files. Starting playback A CD/DVD is ...

    Safety
    Besides options like lane departure warning, the 5 Series comes equipped with a suite of side curtain airbags and front-seat side-impact airbags. Rear seat-mounted airbags can be ordered as a $385 ...

    Electrically adjustable seats
    At a glance 1 Backrest width 2 Lumbar support 3 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt 4 Backrest tilt 5 Seat and mirror memory for driver's seat Note The seat setting for the driver's seat is s ...