BMW 5 Series: General information - Saving fuel - Driving tips - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: General information

Your vehicle contains advanced technology for the reduction of fuel consumption and emissions.

Fuel consumption depends on a number of different factors.

The implementation of certain measures, driving style and regular maintenance can have an influence on fuel consumption and on the environmental impact.

    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, ...

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

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    Jump Starting
    For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery  If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following st ...

    Instrument cluster
    Type A Type B 1. Tachometer 2. Engine temperature gauge 3. Fuel gauge 4. Speedometer 5. Turn signal indicators 6.Warning and indicator lights (if equipped) 7. Odometer/Trip computer (if equippe ...

    Transporting the vehicle
    The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter for transporting purposes. •► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. •► Shift the au ...