BMW 5 Series: Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature.
Check the tire inflation
pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before starting
on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling resistance
and thus raises ...
Look well ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
fuel consumption. ...
See also:
Curve Tips
• Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
• Reduce speed before entering a
curve.
• Maintain a reasonable steady
speed through the curve.
• Wait until the vehicle is out of
the curve bef ...
Auto-reverse function (when closing or
tilting down the moonroof)
The auto-reverse function can be activated when
the moonroof is closed or tilted down by automatic
operation when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position or for about 45 seconds
after the ...
Fuel filler flap emergency release
WARNING
Avoid contact with the vehicle walls as they
may contain sharp edges. Otherwise, you
could injure yourself while releasing the fuel
filler flap.
The emergency release is located in ...
