BMW 5 Series: Saving fuel
- Vehicle equipment
- General information
- Remove unnecessary cargo
- Remove attached parts following use
- Close the windows and glass sunroof
- Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
- Drive away without delay
- Look well ahead when driving
- Avoid high engine speeds
- Use coasting conditions
- Switch off the engine during longer stops
- Switch off any functions that are not currently needed
- Have maintenance carried out
- ECO PRO
Roof-mounted luggage rack
Note
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Attachment
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Roof drip rail with flaps
The anchorage points are located in the roof ...
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, ...
See also:
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Push the ON/VOLUME c ...
SPORT
Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension for
greater driving agility with maximum driving stabilization.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
The configuration is stor ...
Checking the engine oil
The oil level should be checked at regular intervals, particularly during the
period up to the first scheduled maintenance service.
See page 339 for oil specifications.
Refer to the Warranty a ...
