BMW 5 Series: Car care products
BMW recommends using cleaning and care products from BMW, since these have been tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehicles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle care
...Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and value retention. Environmental influences can act on the vehicle paint. Tailor the frequency and extent of your car care to these influences. ...See also:
Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to “Manual transmission, front differential
and rear differential gear oil” F ...
Waxing and polishing
Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing and polishing.
Use a good quality polish and wax and apply them according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Wax or polish when the painted surface ...
Automatic tailgate operation
Opening
The trunk lid opens fully.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk
lid.
▷ Press the
button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
▷ Push the button ...