BMW 5 Series: Status of the Owner's Manual
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards. In rare cases, therefore, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.
Updates made after the editorial deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner's Manuals are located in the appendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment is
also desc ...
For your own safety
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern
materials and high-performance electronics, requires suitable maintenance and
repair methods.
Therefore, have this work perfo ...
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Symbols used in illustrations
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do
not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (push ...
Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features,
or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
CDs with copy-protect featu ...
Operating range
Coupe shown Sedan similar
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
operating range from the request switch 1 .
When the Intelligent Key bat ...