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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Signal tones
General information
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle
is approaching an object. For instance, if an object
is detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a
signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
If
General information, Safety information
General information
The BMW display key is supplied with an additional mechanical key. If the
display key is used, the mechanical key should be carried with you, for instance
in the wallet. The mechanical key is used like the integrated key.
The display key supports all functions of the
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