Technical data

s Standard equipment o Optional equipment
s Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) helps to
stabilize the 5 Series Sedan in just milliseconds
when it senses an impending skid. If the system
senses over- or under steer, it modulates engine
power and can apply brakes individually to help
keep the vehicle under control and going in the
intended direction. For sportier driving or in
deep snow, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
allows increased wheelslip.
s/o Xenon Adaptive Headlights automati-
cally swivel to follow the curves of the road.
The system uses data from on-board sensors
and the steering wheel angle to determine the
car’s direction, then adjusts the headlights
accordingly. The system offers outstanding
nighttime visibility.
s In the event of a collision, BMW’s Advanced
Safety System determines which airbags to
deploy. These include driver’s and passenger’s
front airbags with advanced technology; front-
door-mounted side-impact airbags; and HPS
(Head Protection System), which is designed
to help protect passengers in both front and
rear compartments. Rear-seat side-impact
airbags are available as an option.
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s BMW restraint system for the driver and
front passenger combines three-point safety
belts, automatic safety-belt pretensioners, and
head restraints. This system helps provide
optimum restraint in a collision.
s Battery Safety Terminal, in a serious
collision, disconnects the starter cable from
the battery in milliseconds, minimizing the risk
of an electrical fire. Additionally, the fuel supply
is automatically cut off. However, warning
flashers, interior lights and power windows
remain connected.
s xDrive is BMW’s intelligent all-wheel-drive
system. xDrive continually monitors the vehi-
cle’s driving condition by using readings from
the Dynamic Stability Control sensors and the
gas pedal. This data is then used to vary power
distribution between the front and rear axles,
ensuring agile, neutral and forgiving handling.
(528i xDrive and 535i xDrive only)
s Impact-absorbing bumpers and compres-
sible “crush tubes” front and rear help absorb
the force of impact in collisions up to nine mph,
minimizing damage to the vehicle’s body
and simplifying repairs. Only at higher impact
speeds do structural supports begin to
deform, dissipating impact energy to help
protect occupants.
s Tire Pressure Monitor is an electronic
control system designed to warn the driver
if there is a sudden and irregular loss of tire
pressure. Should the target pressure of a
tire fall below 25%, a warning light alerts
the driver.
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Please note: These pictures of airbags are for illustrative purposes only.
Depending upon the type of accident, none, some or all airbags may deploy.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the
Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
s Hill Descent Control (HDC) helps the
models with xDrive drive down steep hills
without having to “ride the brake.” By pressing
the HDC button, the system keeps their speed
under control automatically.
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