BMW 5 Series: Front ventilation
▷ Thumbwheels for adjusting the temperature,
arrows 1.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, arrow
2.
▷ Thumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 3.
Ventilation levels
▷ Draft-free ventilation:
Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the air current is fanned out.
▷ Maximum air volume:
Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the air is partially fanned out and partially bundled.
This maximizes the air supply.
▷ Direct ventilation:
Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the air is bundled and can be directed to a specific point.
Adjusting the ventilation
▷ Ventilation for cooling:
Adjust the vent to direct the air in your direction,
e.g., if the vehicle interior is hot from
the sun.
▷ Draft-free ventilation:
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Ventilation
...Ventilation in rear, center
▷ Thumbwheels for adjusting the temperature, arrows 1. Toward blue: colder. Toward red: warmer. ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, arrow 2. ▷ Thumbwheels for open ...See also:
Audible reminders
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it makes a high pitched scraping
sound when the vehicle is in motion, whether or ...
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. Recommended types and
sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the
“Te ...
Shifting to neutral N
•► When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
•► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
If the engine has been switched off, the ...