How to Shift Gears in a BMW 5 Series?

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KathrynDella
07/25/25 10:54am
BMW 5 Series gear shifting method: The BMW 5 Series uses an electronic gear lever. Press the brake pedal and gently pull the lever downward slightly. You will see PRND on the instrument panel. Simply pull it backward to D gear to start driving. When parking, just press the P button on the gear lever to engage the parking gear. The BMW 5 Series is a model under the BMW brand, with body dimensions of 4998mm in length, 1901mm in width, and 1559mm in height, and a wheelbase of 3070mm. In terms of appearance, the BMW 5 Series features a seamlessly formed large-sized double kidney grille, exuding more presence. It comes with adaptive LED headlights equipped with BMW Dynamic Beam Technology, replacing the hexagonal design with a simple and slender 'lying L' shaped light strip, complemented by the new BMW Intelligent Laser Headlights with blue laser, full of vitality.
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MacAsher
08/11/25 7:52pm
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