BMW 5 Series: Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g., at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestion.
Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is switched off for only approx. 4 seconds.
The Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function of your vehicle automatically switches off the engine during a stop.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot off
the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the accelerator
and let the vehicle roll.
The flo ...
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear window
defroster require a lot of energy and consume
additional fuel, especially in city and stopand-
go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functio ...
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Setting the clock
1. Press the button. The main
menu is
displayed.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is highlighted,
and then press the controller.
3. If necessary, move the controller to the ...
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Stopping the engine
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake.
Release the brake pedal.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Check that the smart key system indicator light (gr ...