BMW 5 Series Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 5 Series: History, Overview of system descriptions

History

History
Historical overview of the BMW 5 Series

  1. E12 (1972-1981)
  2. E28 (1981-1987)
  3. E34 (1987-1995)
  4. E39 (1995-2003)
  5. E60 (2003-2010)
  6. F10 (2010-2016)
  7. 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".

Overview of system descriptions

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.

Comparison of G12 chassis and suspension with G30

* Only available in conjunction with the Integral Active Steering optional equipment.

Comparison of F10 chassis and suspension with G30

Comparison of F10 chassis and suspension with G30

* 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

     Axles

     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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     Managing the music hard disk

    Renaming folders or tracks Changing a folder name to the name of an album does not change the album designation in the track information of the individual tracks. Changing a track name changes its file name, however it does not change the track name stored in the track information. 1. "MEDIA". 2. "

     Adding engine oil

    General information Only add engine oil when the message is displayed in the instrument cluster. The quantity to be added is indicated in the message shown on the Control Display. Only add suitable types of engine oil. Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready state before adding engine o

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