BMW 5 Series: Check the tire inflation
pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling resistance and thus raises fuel consumption and tire wear.
Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption. ...
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its ope ...
See also:
Transferring the handset phonebook
If your cellular phone supports automatic downloading,
the system transfers the handset phonebook
automatically by default. To ensure that this
feature is activated, press the SETTING button
on th ...
Using voice control
System operation
The order and content of the voicecontrols are given in the following lists. Thetables show the sequence of user voicecommands and system responses foreach available function.
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Conditions for activation
RACE START can be activated when:
- the doors are closed.
- the engine is running and it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
176 °F (80
°C). This is the ca ...
