BMW 5 Series: Standby state
Concept
When standby state is switched on, most functions
can be used while the vehicle is stationary.
Desired settings can be adjusted.
General information
The vehicle is in the standby state after the front
doors are opened from the outside.
Display in the instrument cluster
OFF is displayed in the
instrument
cluster. The drivetrain is
switched off and standby state
switched on.
Drive-ready state
Concept
Switching on drive-ready state corresponds to
starting the engine.
General information
Some functions, such as DSC Dynamic Stability
Control, can only be used with drive-ready state
switched on.
Follow further information on the drive-ready
state.
Switching on drive-ready state
Drive-ready state is switched on
via the Start/Stop button:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Display in the instrument cluster
When drive-ready state is switched on, the tachometer
shows the current engine speed.
Switching off drive-ready state
Press the Start/Stop button to switch off drive-ready
state. The vehicle switches into standby
state.
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Concept
The iDrive combines the functions of many
switches. These functions can be operated via
the Controller.
Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems
and communicatio
Letters and numbers
Letters and numbers can be entered using the
Controller or the touchscreen. The keyboard's
display changes automatically.
Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Insert bla
Overview
Control Display, with touchscreen depending
on the equipment version
Controller with buttons and, depending on
the equipment version, with touchpad
Control Display
General information
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Drive mode D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle operation.
All gears for forward travel are activated automatically.
R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Neutral N
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power, for instance in vehicle
washes
The product information "B58 Engine" serves as the basis for this document.
This document
exclusively describes the changes to the B58 engine and serves to support
Technical Service.
Due to the huge similarities, the two engines are described in the one document.
Innovations
To meet the legal req