BMW 5 Series: Long-term vehicle storage
Your service center can advise you on what to consider when storing the vehicle for longer than three months.
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 ...
Reference
This chapter contains technical data, short
commands for the voice activation system, and an
index that will quickly take you to the information
you need. ...
See also:
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid is
needed, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions before
use. If operating the vehicle in an
area where the temperature may fall
below free ...
Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with navigation system)
The chart on the right explains the
error messages you may see in the
center display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
center display while playing a disc,
press the ej ...
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 brake pedal will be
requir ...