BMW 5 Series: Remove attached parts 
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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.

    Remove unnecessary cargo
    Additional weight increases fuel consumption. ...

    Close the windows and glass sunroof
    Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and raises fuel consumption. ...

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    Unlocking doors
    1. Press the button on the Intelligent Key. 2. The hazard warning lights flash once. 3. Press the button again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors. All doors will be locked automatically ...

    Emergency detection of remote control
    It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the engine in situations such as the following: ▷ Interference of radio transmission to remote control by external sources. ▷ Discha ...

    Deactivating the HOLD function
    The HOLD function is deactivated automatically if:  - you accelerate and the transmission is in position D or R.  - you shift the transmission to position P.  - you apply t ...