BMW 5 Series: Adaptive brake assistant
In combination with the Active Cruise Control, this system ensures that the brakes respond even more rapidly when braking in critical situations.
Refer also to Collision warning
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest
possible braking distance during full braking.
This ...
Drive-off assistant
This system supports driving away on gradients.
The parking brake is not required.
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive away without
delay.
After ...
See also:
Replacing spark plugs
Iridium-tipped
spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped (A) spark plugs as frequently as
conventional type spark plugs because they last much longer. Follow the maintenan ...
Warning symbols on the battery
NOTE
A used battery should be disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
Consult your Volvo retailer or take the battery to a recycling station.
Handling
Check that the bat ...
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
Use wheel cleaner, particularly during the winter
months. Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly
alkaline or abrasive cleaners, or steam jets
above 140 ℉/60 ℃; f ...