BMW 5 Series: Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher
Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using turn signals
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Press the lever past the resistance point.
Triple turn signal activation
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The triple turn signal duration can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Lighting".
4. "Exterior lighting".
5. "One-touch turn signal".
6. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
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- High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low beams are switched on.
- High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
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Wiper system
General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as
this may damage the wiper blades or cause them
to become worn more quickly.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving
Washer fluid
General information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reservoir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze
Steptronic transmission
Concept
The Steptronic transmission combines the functions
of an automatic transmission with the possibility
of manual shifting, if needed.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to
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Steptronic transmission:
emergency braking function,
Active PDC
Concept
The emergency braking function of PDC initiates
an emergency braking in case of acute risk of
collision.
General information
Due to system limits, a collision cannot be prevented
under all circumstances.
The function is available below walking speed
when driving in reverse or rolling backwar
Points of interest
General information
Points of Interest are destinations that can be
helpful while driving. Points of Interest such as restaurants, hotels, gas
stations, or charging stations,
can be added as destinations. Even when
the navigation data is current, information regarding
particular Points of Interest
