BMW 5 Series: Engine oil temperature
▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
▷ Normal operating temperature:
the pointer is in the middle or in the left half of the temperature display.
▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high temperature end. A Check Control message is displayed in addition.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in
the red warning field. In this
range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine. ...
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine, become
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level ...
See also:
When the brakes get wet
When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As
a result, brake stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle
at a safe speed while lightly d ...
Operating range
Coupe shown Sedan similar
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
operating range from the request switch 1 .
When the Intelligent Key bat ...
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel/
collapsible spare wheel
Opening the stowage well
Sedan: the emergency spare wheel can be
found in the stowage well under the trunk
floor.
•► Lift the trunk floor upwards
Example: well insert
•► Rele ...
