BMW 5 Series: General driving notes
- Closing the trunk lid
- Hot exhaust system
- Climate control windshield
- Climate control laminated tinted safety glass
- Mobile communication devices in the vehicle
- Hydroplaning
- Driving through water
- Braking safely
- Condensation under the parked vehicle
Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential
Always ...
Closing the trunk lid
Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; otherwise,
in the event of an accident or braking or
evasive maneuvers, passengers or other road
users may be injured or th ...
See also:
Hood
Opening the hood
Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you are u ...
Date
The date is displayed in the
instrument
cluster.
Setting the date and date format ...
