BMW 5 Series: Controls at a glance
The concept
The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of switches. Thus, these functions can be operated from a central location. Using the iDrive during a trip To avoid becoming distracted and posi ...Controls
Controls at a glance 1. Control Display 2. Controller with buttons The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings. ...See also:
Geartronic–manual shifting
Geartronic allows you to manually shift among your vehicle's six forward speeds.
Geartronic can be selected at any time.
To access the manual shifting position from Drive (D), move the gear ...
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.Alight
to the left of the butt ...
Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is
armed.
• A door is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key or mechanical
key).
• The trunk is opened ...