BMW 5 Series: 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 flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Avoid high engine speeds
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Beginning
with 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
accelerating, shift up before reaching high engine
speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift i ...
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 s ...
See also:
Recommended brake fluid
CAUTION
Never use different brands of brake fluid together. Also, avoid mixing DOT 3
and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand. ...
Instrument brightness control
The instrument cluster illuminates when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.
The instrument brightness control operates when
the headlight control switch is in the
AUTO or
positi ...
Changing a wheel
Location of jack and tools ...
