BMW 5 Series: Overview
Switches in the vehicle

The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
Front fog lights.
Night Vision.
Lights off.
Daytime running lights.
Parking lights.
Automatic headlight control.
Adaptive light functions.
Low beams.
Instrument lighting.
Right roadside parking light.
Left roadside parking light.
Parking lights, low beams
and roadside parking lights
General information
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If the driver's door is opened when the drive-ready
state is switched off, the exterior lighting is
automatically switched off.
Parking lights
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The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended periods;
otherwise, they might drain the battery and
it would then be impossible to switch on drive-ready
state.
Low beams
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The low beams illuminate when drive-ready state
is switched on.
Roadside parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, a one-sided roadside
parking light can be switched on.
Right roadside parking light
on/off.
Left roadside parking light
on/off.
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Welcome lights
General information
Depending on the equipment, the exterior lighting
of the vehicle can be set individually.
Activating/deactivating
Position of switch:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
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Adaptive light functions enable dynamic illumination
of the roadway.
General information
The adaptive light functions may consist of one
system or multiple systems, depending on the
equipment
Concept
The range of the high beams is increased and
ensures an even better illumination of the road.
General information
When the high beams are switched-on, starting
with a speed of approx. 37 mph/6
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The system helps to avoid imminent side collisions.
General information
Four radar sensors in the bumpers monitor the
area next to the vehicle in the speed range from
approx. 45 mph/70 km/h to approx.
130 mph/210 km/h.
The front camera determines the lane marking
positions.
If, for instan
Telephone with wireless charging (OE 6NW) has the same functions as the
convenient telephone with
extended smartphone connection. Additionally, the smartphone can be charged
wirelessly and has a
connection to the roof-mounted antenna.
Mobile phones must be compatible with wireless charging for th