BMW 5 Series: Control elements
Buttons and functions
Press: switches sound
output on/off.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
Change the entertainment
source.
Press once: changes
the station/track.
Press and hold: fast forward/
rewind the track.
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Programmable memory
buttons.
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Changing the waveband/
satellite radio.
Depending on the
equipment: eject a CD/
DVD.
Depending on the
equipment: Apps
menu.
Sound output
Safety information
Warning
A high sound output volume can damage your
hearing. There is a risk of injury. Do not adjust
the volume too high.
Volume and sound output
Turn the button to adjust
the
volume.
- Press the button to switch off
the sound output. Pressing
the button again restores the
previous volume setting.
Audio recording playback is stopped during muting.
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General information
Possible entertainment sources:
Radio
Depending on the equipment: audio CD
Depending on the equipment: video DVD
Music hard disk
USB audio
USB video
Bluetooth audio
Screen
The settings are stored in the currently used
driver profile.
Treble, bass, balance, and
fader
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Sound settings".
5. Select the desired setting:
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Light in the exterior mirror
Prewarning
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror indicates
when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching
from behind.
Acute warning
If the turn signal is switched on while a vehicle is
in the critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates
briefly and the light
In the event of a front-end or rear-end crash or rollover, the automatic reel
blocks the extension of the
seat belt in order to restrain the occupants. The belt force limiter limits the
load exerted by the belt on
the occupants during the accident and the airbags provide the remaining
restraining