Cockpit

The “Cockpit” chapter gives you a detailed introduction to the controls and functions around the steering wheel, center console and headliner of the BMW 5 Series (VII generation / G30 & G31). The variety of switches and assistance systems is clearly explained. The visual representation helps you quickly locate functions, from lighting and climate settings to safety functions. A must for anyone who wants to actively shape their driving experience.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional equipment offered in the model series. It therefore also describes equipment that is not available in a given vehicle, for example due to the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using the corresponding functions and systems, observe the applicable laws and regulations.

Around the steering wheel

1. 1
   Rear window sunshade
2. 2
   Safety switch
3. 3
   Window lifters
4. 4
   Exterior mirror controls
5. 5
   Seat comfort functions
   Memory function
   Massage function
6. 6
   Lights
   Fog lamps
   Rear fog lamps
   Night Vision
   Light switch
   Lights off Automatic driving light control
   Daytime running lights
   Parking lights
   Automatic driving light control
   Adaptive cornering light
   High beam assistant
   Low beam
   Instrument lighting
   Parking light right
   Parking light left
7. 7
   Central locking
   Unlock
   Lock
8. 8
   Turn signal lever, left
   Turn signals
   High beam, flashing headlights
   High beam assistant
   On-board computer
9. 9
   Buttons on steering wheel, left
   Manual speed limiter
   Cruise control on/off
   Active cruise control on/off
   Steering and lane control assistant on/off
   Cruise control interrupt or resume
   Active cruise control: increase distance
   Active cruise control: reduce distance
   With steering and lane control assistant: set distance
   Rocker switch for cruise control
10. 10
    Instrument cluster
11. 11
    Buttons on steering wheel, right
    Entertainment source
    Volume
    Voice control system
    Telephone
    Scroll wheel for selection lists
12. 12
    Wiper/washer lever, right
    Wipers
    Rain sensor
    Clean windshield and headlights
13. 13
    Ready-to-drive mode on/off
    Auto Start Stop function
14. 14
    Horn, entire surface
15. 15
    Steering wheel heating
16. 16
    Adjust steering wheel
17. 17
    Unlock hood
18. 18
    Open/close trunk lid
19. 19
    Glove box

Around the center console

1. 1
   Control Display
2. 2
   Ventilation
3. 3
   Hazard warning flashers
   Intelligent Safety
   NFC antenna
4. 4
   Glove box
5. 5
   Radio
   Multimedia
6. 6
   Automatic climate control
7. 7
   Controller with buttons
8. 8
   Parking brake
   Automatic Hold
9. 9
   Park Distance Control PDC
   Without Surround View: rear view camera
   Surround View
   Cross-traffic warning
   Parking assistant
   Remote-controlled parking
   Surround View: Panorama View
10. 10
    Driving experience switch
    Driving mode SPORT
    Driving mode COMFORT
    Driving mode ECO PRO
    Driving mode ADAPTIVE
    Dynamic Stability Control DSC
11. 11
    Steptronic transmission selector lever
    Manual transmission selector lever

Around the headliner

1. 1
   Emergency call, SOS
2. 2
   Glass roof
3. 3
   Front passenger airbag indicator lamp
4. 4
   Reading lights
5. 5
   Interior light

The cockpit of the BMW 5 (VII generation G30, G31) combines functionality and premium design in a harmonious way. The arrangement of the controls around the steering wheel, center console and headliner has been carefully developed to ensure the highest level of ergonomics.

The wide range of comfort and safety features, such as the driving mode switch or the adaptive lighting systems, underline the innovative character of the BMW 5 G30/G31. This makes every journey both comfortable and safe.

Question 1: Which special features does the cockpit of the BMW 5 G30 offer?

Answer: The cockpit offers, among other things, adaptive cornering light, Night Vision, head-up display and extensive driver assistance systems.

Question 2: How does the cockpit design affect driving comfort?

Answer: The ergonomic arrangement of the controls and the high-quality choice of materials noticeably increase driving comfort.