BMW 5 - Manual (Page 7)

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11/2009
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in its supremacy it comes very close to the BMW 7 Series Luxury
Performance Sedan. All the car’s driving characteristics may be set and
tuned individually by Dynamic Drive Control available in conjunction with
the Sports Automatic, Dynamic Damper Control and Integral Active
Steering options.
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The clearly structured cockpit and intuitive controls enhance Sheer
Driving Pleasure in typical BMW style to an even higher level, at the
same time underlining the sophisticated ambience within the passenger
compartment of the new BMW 5 Series. The driver-oriented cockpit in
Black Panel technology, the multifunction steering wheel featured as
standard, the two highly functional steering wheel columns, and the
separation of driving and comfort functions further enhance the feeling
of supremacy at the wheel. An important option for the truly discerning
customer is the BMW Head-Up Display optimised once again in terms
of the information provided, image resolution and the size of the image
presented.
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The new BMW 5 Series Sedan comes as standard with the latest
generation of BMW iDrive control. Both the standard and optional audio,
navigation and communication functions are masterminded via the
Controller on the centre console and the 10.2- or, respectively, 7-inch
Control Display integrated harmoniously in the instrument panel.
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BMW ConnectedDrive offers a unique range of functions for enhanced
comfort, safety and infotainment, unparalleled even in this superior
segment. For the first time the new BMW 5 Series Sedan comes with
a Parking Assistant, a collision warning and brake initiation function in
conjunction with Active Cruise Control and Stop & Go, Surround View
and the Speed Limit Device all available in the new model. Further options
are Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Warning, Speed Limit Info,
a High-Beam Assistant, BMW Night Vision able to detect even individual
persons, Park Distance Control and a back-up camera. And last but
certainly not least, BMW ConnectedDrive comes with BMW Online,
BMW Assist, BMW TeleServices, and the option to use the internet
in the car.
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In the interest of enhanced agility and safety, the new BMW 5 Series
Sedan boasts a particularly stiff body structure. Appropriate use of high-
strength and ultra-high-strength steel increases the mean stiffness of
the new model car by approximately 55 per cent over its predecessor,
at the same time optimising the weight of the car.