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:
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
which are used to secure a child restraint system. For
additional information, refer to “ ...
Off-road recovery
While driving, the right side or left side wheels may unintentionally leave the
road surface. If this occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure
below. Please note that thi ...
Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty approximately
2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position ...
