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:
Towing a trailer
WARNINGS:
Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph).
The rear tyre pressures must beincreased by 0.2 bar (3 psi) abovespecification. See Technicalspecifications.
Do not exceed the maximumvehicle and trailer ...
Outside mirrors
WARNING
● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use th ...
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
WARNING
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it b ...