BMW 5 Series: Headlamps
▷ Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or caustic cleansers.
▷ Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due to insects, with shampoo and wash off with water.
▷ Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an ice scraper.
Washing in automatic car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Notes
Note the following:
▷ Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the ...
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can
be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can
occur. ...
See also:
Brake precautions
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you
can stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However, greater foot pressure
on the br ...
If YouMust Drive with Several Children
Your vehicle has a back seat where
children can be properly restrained.
If you ever have to carry a group of
children, and a child must ride in
front:
Place the largest child in the front
se ...
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
light
The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
and turns off several seconds after the engine has started. This lighting pattern
indicates that the Vehicle Dyn ...