BMW 5 Series: History, Overview of system descriptions
History
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Historical overview of the BMW 5 Series
- E12 (1972-1981)
- E28 (1981-1987)
- E34 (1987-1995)
- E39 (1995-2003)
- E60 (2003-2010)
- F10 (2010-2016)
- G30 (production starts in late 2016 as a 2017 MY vehicle)
Overview of system descriptions
Many of the systems used are already known from the current BMW 7 Series G12. The "Comparison of G12 with G30" chapter lists the common elements and the differences. The explanations of the systems already familiar from the G12 are kept brief. Comprehensive system descriptions can be found in the G12 Technical Reference Manual for "ST1501 G12 Complete Vehicle".
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Comparison of G12 chassis and suspension with G30
Some of the systems used in the G30 have already been introduced in the G12. The following table provides an overview of the differences and common features between the two vehicles.
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* Only available in conjunction with the Integral Active Steering optional equipment.
Comparison of F10 chassis and suspension with G30
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* Only available in conjunction with the Integral Active Steering optional equipment.
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Overview of chassis and suspension
Overview of chassis and suspension in the G30
Front axle spring strut
Auxiliary battery in the engine compartment (optional equipment)
Brake servo
Steering column
Steering wheel
Rear axle spri
Front axle
Double-wishbone front axle in the G30
Support bearing
Wishbone, lower
Steering box
Cross member
Universal joint of steering shaft to steering gear
Cast side section
Strut
Service opening
Re
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
Overview
The buttons of the multifunction steering wheel in the G30 are unchanged
compared to those in G12.
Part of the assistance system is operated on the left side. Multimedia functions
are operated on the
right side.
The version of the control panel installed on the left side (assistance sys
Seat belt buckle switch
The seat belt buckle switches are located in the seat belt buckles of the
driver and front passenger
seat. European version vehicles are additionally equipped with seat belt buckle
switches on the rear
seat bench.
The seat belt buckle switch detects whether the seat belt buckle tongue is in
the
