BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual page 310

Mobility
In this way, standby state remains
switched on, and a Check Control mes‐
sage is displayed.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automati‐
cally engaged when standby state is
switched off. There is a risk of property
damage. Do not switch standby state off in
vehicle washes.◀
Some vehicle washes do not permit persons in
the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from
the outside when in selector lever position N. A
signal sounds when an attempt is made to lock
the vehicle.
Driving out of a vehicle wash
To switch on the drive-ready state, follow
these steps:
Steptronic transmission
1. Make sure that the remote control is in the
vehicle.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns standby state off.
Selector lever position
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷ With standby state switched off.
▷ After approx. 35 minutes.
Headlights
Do not rub the headlights dry and do not use
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance
from insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice
scraper.
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After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced. The heat generated during
braking dries brake discs and brake pads and
protects them against corrosion.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Vehicle care products
General information
BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care
products are available from a dealer's service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Safety information
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health.
There is a risk of injury. When cleaning the in‐
terior, open the doors or windows. Only use
products intended for cleaning vehicles. Fol‐
low the instructions on the container.◀
Vehicle paint
General information
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your vehicle care to
these influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐