Controls
Activating
Switch position 
with the
ignition switched
on.
The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the adaptive light control directs light towards the front passenger side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, only the turning lamp is active.
See also:
Operational readiness of airbag system
Operational readiness of airbag system
In the radio ready state and beyond the warning lamp comes on
briefly to
indicate that the entire airbag system and the
belt tensioners are operational. ...
Switch off the engine during longer
stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is
switched off for only approx. 4 s ...
Joint development and production together with the BMW-7-Series.
The world debut of the new BMW 5-Series Sedan opens up the latest chapter in
a truly impressive story of success. In the course of five model generations,
overall sales of the BMW 5-Series already ...