BMW 5 Series: Have maintenance carried out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by your service center.
Please also note the BMW Maintenance System
Switch off any functions that are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and consume additional fuel, especially in city and stopand- go traffic. Therefore, switch off these functio ...ECO PRO
The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the engine control and comfort functions, e. g. the climate control output, are adjusted. In addi ...See also:
If You Cannot See the HUD Image When the Ignition Is On
• Is anything covering the
HUD lens?
• Is the HUD dimmer setting bright
enough?
• Is the HUD image adjusted to
the proper height?
• Are you wearing polarized
sunglasses?
• Still ...
Driving tips
This chapter provides you with information useful
in dealing with specific driving and operating
modes. ...
Engine overheating
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and
has fully cooled down. When the engine is hot, the coolant is under pressure. Removing
the cap while the en ...