BMW 5 Series: Status of the Owner's Manual
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards. In rare cases, therefore, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.
Updates made after the editorial deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner's Manuals are located in the appendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment is
also desc ...
For your own safety
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern
materials and high-performance electronics, requires suitable maintenance and
repair methods.
Therefore, have this work perfo ...
See also:
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch
Type A
To defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors (if so equipped), start
the engine and push the rear window defroster switch on. The rear window defroster
indicator light on t ...
Camera
Rain, dirt, snow, or ice can impair camera operation.
The camera is automatically heated when the
external temperatures are low.
The camera is automatically cleaned together
with the headlamps ...
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
WARNING
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all th ...
