BMW 5 Series: General driving notes
- Closing the trunk lid
- Hot exhaust system
- Climate control windshield
- Climate control laminated tinted safety glass
- Mobile communication devices in the vehicle
- Hydroplaning
- Driving through water
- Braking safely
- Condensation under the parked vehicle
Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential
Always ...
Closing the trunk lid
Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; otherwise,
in the event of an accident or braking or
evasive maneuvers, passengers or other road
users may be injured or th ...
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Cargo area light (Outback)
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens. ...
Tire Pressure
The display will show a vehicle with
the approximate pressures of all
four tires. Tire pressure is displayed
in either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds
per square inch (psi). See Tire
Pressure Mon ...
Jump Starting
For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following st ...