BMW 5 Series: Engine compartment
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.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle, classified as road-safe and recommended. Consult your service center for m ...Important features in the engine compartment
Important features in the engine compartment 1. Vehicle identification number 2. Jump-starting, negative terminal 3. Washer fluid reservoir 4. Jump-starting, positive terminal 5. Oil filler nec ...See also:
Type A inside mirror (if equipped)
The mirror has a day and night position. Pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror
toward you for the night position. Push it away for the day position. The night
position reduces glare from head ...
Tire designations
Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers place standardized information on
the sidewall of all tires (see the illustration).
The following information is listed on the tire sidewall:
The tire ...
Carrying Items in the Passenger Compartment
Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf. They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehic ...