BMW 5 Series: Care
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, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Tow-starting
Automatic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine
cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties remedied.
Manual ...
Car washes
Notes
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/
60 ℃.
Holdi ...
See also:
Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS
The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front
seat backrests designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision
from the rear (when the vehicl ...
Power switch and volume control
The dial is used for both power (ON/OFF) and volume control. The radio is turned
ON and OFF by pressing the dial, and the volume is controlled by turning the dial. ...
Passenger compartment
CAUTION:
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse
box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not ...
