BMW 5 Series: Introduction
In the BMW 5 Series, interior design, functionality and comfort have reached an even higher level. The G30 is a pioneer in intuitive operation. The continually upgraded BMW iDrive system makes a range of fascinating new vehicle comfort and infotainment features available to both the driver and the passengers.
New features in the G30
The G30 is largely based on the G12 in regard to the displays and controls.
The following table compares the new features and changes to the displays and controls in G30 with those in the G12:
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Features in common with G12
This product information only describes the differences to the G12. A detailed description of the following systems/functions can be found in the Technical Reference Manual "ST1501 G12 Complete Vehicle, Displays and Controls:
- Instrument panel
- Controller
- Central Information Display
- Gesture control
- Driving experience switch
Overview of the interior
The following graphic provides an overview of the displays and controls of the G30:
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Overview of cockpit of G30
- Instrument panel (KOMBI)
- Head‐Up Display (HUD)
- Central Information Display (CID)
- Intelligent Safety button
- Heating and air conditioning controls/radio operating unit
- Gear selector switch (GWS)
- Controller (CON)
- Driving experience switch
- Multifunction steering wheel
Controls in center console
The following graphic shows the controls in the center console of the G30:
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G30 Controls in center console
- Gear selector switch (GWS)
- Controller (CON)
- Electromechanical parking brake
- Automatic Hold
- Surround view
- Park Distance Control (PDC)
- Driving experience switch
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
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Steering column switches
In the G30, the turn signal/high beam switch and the wash/wipe switch
immediately engage when
operated. The one-touch signalling and headlight flasher continue to function as
before. This measure
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Introduction, Display
Introduction
There is only one instrument cluster available with the launch of the G30.
The instrument cluster has
an 8.8" TFT display and therefore allows for situation-dependent display of
informa
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Night Vision
In the G30, the Night Vision system is available in the form of BMW Night
Vision with person and
animal detection, optional equipment (OE 6UK).
Night Vision detects people and animals in optimum conditions at night up to a
distance of
approximately 330 ft (100 m) away and therefore assists t
Exhaust turbocharger
B58TU exhaust turbocharger
Exhaust turbocharger in the B58TU engine
Exhaust turbocharger made of steel, for cylinder head-integrated exhaust
manifold ZIAK¹
Exhaust turbocharger made of steel, for non cylinder head-integrated
exhaust
manifold nZIAK²
ZIAK¹ = cylinder head-integrated exhau
