BMW 5 Series: After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can occur.
Headlamps
▷ Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.
▷ Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due to
insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.
▷ Thaw ice with d ...
Vehicle care
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See also:
Switching off the engine
Vehicles with a turbocharger
CAUTION:
Do not switch the engine off when itis running at high speed. If you do,the turbocharger will continuerunning after the engine oil pressure hasdropped to zero. ...
Auto Window Down — If Equipped
The front window controls on the driver and passenger
door trim panels have an Auto-Down feature. These
switches are labeled AUTO to indicate this capability.
Push the window switch past the firs ...
Draining of coolant water
If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system,
including the engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see Changing engine coolant in the M ...
