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.
iDrive
...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 ...See also:
Hitches
Use the correct hitch equipment.
See your dealer or a hitch dealer for
assistance.
• The rear bumper on the vehicle
is not intended for hitches. Do
not attach rental hitches or other
bumpe ...
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get
out of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced
as required.
Wheel balance service should be p ...
Installing the spare tire
The spare tire is designed for emergency
use. See specific instructions under the
heading “Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
1. Clean any ...