BMW 5 Series: Using this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a particular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.
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.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any questions, your service center will be glad to advise you at any time.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: bmwusa.com.
Notes
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Key memory: door mirrors and driver's seat
The position of the side door mirrors and power driver's seat are stored in the
remote keys when the vehicle is locked. The next time the driver's door is unlocked
with the same remote key ...
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)
To contact the Customer Assistance
Center (CAC), use the phone
numbers listed in this section.
Customer assistance is available
Monday through Friday, 08:00 to
20:00 hours, and Saturdays from ...
Manual transmission (if so equipped)
WARNING
● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
● Do not over-rev the engine when shifting
to a lower gear. This may cause a
loss of control o ...