BMW 5 Series: Replacing components
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, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in a folddown cover in the trunk lid.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
Wiper blade replacement
General information
Do not fold down the wipers without wiper
blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have
not been installed; this may damage the windshield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, the wiper arms.
2. Fold up the wipers.
3. Position the wiper blade in a horizontal position.
4. Remove the wiper blade toward one side.
Data memory
Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle operation, faults and user settings. These data are stored in the remote control and can be read out with suitable devices, particularly when the ve ...Lamp and bulb replacement
General information Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution to vehicle safety. The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to the service center ...See also:
Gear Ranges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL into another gear range. ...
Play Mode
When switched to iPod /USB/MP3 control mode, the
iPod or external USB device automatically starts Play
mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio
faceplate may be used to control the ...
Tire size
■ Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire size.
Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire heig ...