BMW 5 Series: Remove unnecessary cargo - Saving fuel - Driving tips - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Remove unnecessary cargo

Additional weight increases fuel consumption.

    General information
    Your vehicle contains advanced technology for the reduction of fuel consumption and emissions. Fuel consumption depends on a number of different factors. The implementation of certain measures, ...

    Remove attached parts following use
    Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage racks which are no longer required following use. Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerodynamics and increase the fuel consumption. ...

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    Vehicle equipment
    All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...

    Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
    When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following: ●Check only when the tires are cold. If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been driven for more than 1 ...

    Electrical System Overload
    The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting th ...