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:
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams
1. Set the ignition to mode II.
2. With the light switch in position 0 or
, pull the turn signal lever toward
the steering wheel to position 2 to toggle between high and low ...
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Notice: If the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damag ...
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