BMW 5 Series: Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g., at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestion.
Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is switched off for only approx. 4 seconds.
The Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function of your vehicle automatically switches off the engine during a stop.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot off
the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the accelerator
and let the vehicle roll.
The flo ...
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear window
defroster require a lot of energy and consume
additional fuel, especially in city and stopand-
go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functio ...
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Care of wheels
● Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
● Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
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Turn signal lever
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
1 Right turn
2 Left turn
3 Lane change to the right (push and hold the lever partway)
The right hand signals w ...
Overview, instrument cluster
1 Fuel gauge
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps
4 Tachometer
5 Engine oil temperature
6 Electronic displays
7 Display/reset miles ...
