BMW 5 Series: General driving notes
- Closing the trunk lid
- Hot exhaust system
- Climate control windshield
- Climate control laminated tinted safety glass
- Mobile communication devices in the vehicle
- Hydroplaning
- Driving through water
- Braking safely
- Condensation under the parked vehicle
Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential
Always ...
Closing the trunk lid
Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; otherwise,
in the event of an accident or braking or
evasive maneuvers, passengers or other road
users may be injured or th ...
See also:
Windshield Wipers And Washers
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
right side of the steering column.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
Rotate the end of the lever ...
Configuring cell phone
Additional functions can be activated or deactivated
for paired and connected mobile phones.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
3. Highlight the mobile phone to be config ...
With Selective Ride Control
1. Move the shift lever to the left
from D (Drive).
The vehicle will be in Sport
Mode. The gear indicator in the
DIC will still display a D for
Drive, and the SPORT MODE
ON message will be ...
