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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To hook the top tether
CAUTION
Always remove the head restraint when mounting a child restraint system with
a top tether. Failure to do so may prevent the top tether from being fastened tightly.
Legacy
1. Fold down the ...
Engine coolant check
Checking the coolant level
CAUTION:
Make sure that the coolant level isbetween the MIN and the MAXmarks.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot.
The level may therefore extend beyondthe MAX mark.
T ...
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically
This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
•► Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
•► Briefly press button 1.
Both exterior mir ...
