Display
The Control Display shows how xDrive and Dynamic Performance Control are distributing the drive forces.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Torque distribution"
Torque distribution
The current distribution of drive forces is indicated by arrows pointing to all four wheels.
The highlighted arrows show the drive forces currently present. The longer an arrow is, the greater the drive forces in the associated wheel.
The transparent arrows indicate the maximum value the drive forces over the last 10 seconds.
Malfunction
Malfunctions are displayed via Check Control
See also:
Manual transmission
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the
gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged if you inadvertently
shift into 3rd or 4th gear.
Reverse gearSelect this only ...
Automatic mode
The automatic engine start/stop function is operational
after each engine start.
The function is activated above a certain speed.
▷ Manual transmission: above 3 mph, approx.
5 km/h.
▷ ...
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 ...