BMW 5 Series: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Overview
The buttons of the multifunction steering wheel in the G30 are unchanged
compared to those in G12.
Part of the assistance system is operated on the left side. Multimedia functions
are operated on the
right side.
The version of the control panel installed on the left side (assistance systems)
depends on the
equipment. The following graphic shows a multifunction steering wheel with
maximum equipment:
G30 Multifunction steering wheel control panels
- Left control panel of the multifunction steering wheel (assistance
systems)
- Shift paddles
- Right control panel of the multifunction steering wheel (infotainment)
- Steering wheel heating button
Steering wheel heating
The steering wheel heating button is no longer installed on the side of the
steering wheel but is now
located centrally on the spoke for easier operation.
G30 Button, steering wheel heating
READ NEXT:
Overview
The functions of the driving experience switch are identical to those of the
G12 except for the
following.
The following table shows a comparison of the functions of the driving
experience
Introduction
New features in the G30
The G30 builds on the technology of the G12. This product information manual
describes the new
features or changes compared to the G12.
The following table shows
SEE MORE:
Introduction
The G30 contains a new user interface. It is referred to as the ID6 (BMW
iDrive of the 6th generation).
Marketing refers to the user interface of the G30 as the "New Interface Design".
The user interface of the G12 is referred to as the ID5. Although they have the
same head unit (HU
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound sensors
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,
and the ultrasound sensors of PDC Park Distance
Control in the bumpers, the parking
spaces are measured and the distances to obstacles
determined.
Functional requirements
Ultrasound sens