Under the hood
Do not work on the car unless you possess the
necessary technical knowledge.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guidelines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a BMW center or by a workshop that work according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.
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5 Series Gran Turismo
For 2010, BMW added a hatchback version of its rear-wheel-drive 5 Series,
dubbed the 5 Series Gran Turismo, starting with a 550i "GT" powered by the same
400-hp, twin-turbo V-8 as the 55 ...
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, ...
Checking the coolant level
1. Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2. Turn the expansion tank cap counterclockwise
slightly to allow any accumulated pressure
to escape; then continue turning to
open.
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