BMW 5 Series: General driving notes
- Closing the trunk lid
- Hot exhaust system
- Climate control windshield
- Climate control laminated tinted safety glass
- Mobile communication devices in the vehicle
- Hydroplaning
- Driving through water
- Braking safely
- Condensation under the parked vehicle
Breaking-in period
General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to each other. The following instructions will help achieve a long vehicle life and good economy. Engine and differential Always ...Closing the trunk lid
Drive with the trunk lid closed Only drive with the tailgate closed; otherwise, in the event of an accident or braking or evasive maneuvers, passengers or other road users may be injured or th ...See also:
Driving on snowy and icy roads
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads such as snowy or icy roads. This
may cause loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged continuous driving in snowstorms. Snow will ent ...
Windshield Washer
Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
The washer and wipers will continue
until the lever is released or the
maximum wash time i ...
Windshield Wipers And Washers
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
right side of the steering column.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
Rotate the end of the lever ...