BMW 5 Series: Maintenance
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
- BMW Maintenance System
- Condition Based Service CBS
- Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
- Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
- Data memory
Coolant
General information
Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use su ...
BMW Maintenance System
The maintenance system directs you to required
maintenance measures and thereby supports
you in maintaining road safety and the operational
reliability of the vehicle. ...
See also:
Panic mode
Vehicles without a smart key system
When is pressed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound intermittently and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person from
trying t ...
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
• Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
• An electronica ...
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
Fully functional daytime running
lamps are required on all vehicles
first sold in Ca ...
