BMW 5 Series: General Information
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topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
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This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional equipment
that is offered in the model series. Therefore,
this Owner's Manual also describes and illustrates
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Intended use
Heed the following when using the vehicle:
Owner's Manual.
Information on the vehicle. Do not remove
stickers.
Technical vehicle data.
The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the
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Two airbag front sensors are installed in the front area of the engine
supports. The measured values
are forwarded to the Advanced Crash Safety Module (ACSM) where they are
evaluated.
The airbag front sensors on the left and right assist with the identification of
a head-on crash.
The sensors d
Air intake duct
In contrast to the 4- and 6-cylinder gasoline engines, the 8-cylinder
gasoline engine has a two-branch
intake system. This ensures that the necessary air volume is made available to
the engine in every load
range.
Gasoline engine air intake duct in the G30
B46 engine
B58 Engine