BMW 5 Series: Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Adjusting
...Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with: ▷ Safety belts. ...See also:
Automatic transaxle
Automatic transaxle operation
The highly efficient automatic transaxle has 5 forward speeds and one reverse
speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position
of ...
To open and close the trunk lid from outside
The trunk lid can be opened using the remote keyless entry system. Refer to “Opening
the trunk lid (Legacy)” F2-9.
To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch engag ...
Driving through water
Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters deep will require extra
caution to ensuresafety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Flowing/Rising Water
WARNING:
Do not drive on or acros ...