BMW 5 Series: Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and consume additional fuel, especially in city and stopand- go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they are not actually needed.
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 ...
Have maintenance carried out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by your service
center.
Please also note the BMW Maintenance System ...
See also:
Message memory
The on-board computer saves certain display messages. You can call up the
display messages
in the message memory.
•► Press the button on the steering
wheel to select the Serv. menu.
I ...
Folder selection
Press the “” side of the “FOLDER”
button briefly to select the next folder.
Press the “” side of the button briefly
to go back to the previous folder.
NOTE
● Selecting folde ...
Brake PadWear Indicators
The front and rear disc brakes on all
models have audible brake pad wear
indicators.
If the brake pads need replacing, you
will hear a distinctive, metallic
screeching sound when you apply
...
