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Tachometer
Never force the engine speed up into the red warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine. ...

Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine running. The Top View and PDC images are displayed if the system is switched on via iDrive. ...

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 ...