Washer fluid, Cruise control – BMW M5 Sedan 2009 User Manual

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Do not use the washing mechanisms if
there is any danger that the fluid will

freeze on the windshield. If you do so, your
vision could be obscured. To avoid freezing,
use a washer fluid antifreeze, refer to Washer
fluid. Do not use washing mechanisms when
the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise
you will damage the washer pump.

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are heated
when the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.

Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. For
this reason, keep it away from ignition

sources and store only in the closed original
container out of reach of children. Otherwise,
there is the danger of bodily injury. Always
observe the instructions for use provided on the
containers.

Filler neck for washer fluid

Only add washer fluid with the engine
cooled down to exclude contact with hot

engine components. Otherwise there is a dan-
ger of fire and to personal safety if the fluid is
spilled.

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser-
voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.

In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix
the washer fluid before filling.

Capacity

Approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters

Cruise control

The concept

The cruise control is available for use at speeds
of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The
vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you
set using the lever mounted on the steering col-
umn. If the engine braking effect is insufficient
on a downhill grade, the set speed may be
exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grades if
the engine output is insufficient.

Do not use the cruise control under driv-
ing conditions that do not permit a con-

stant speed, e.g. when driving on winding
roads, in heavy traffic or in poor road conditions
such as snow, rain, ice, loose road surface, and
poor visibility. Otherwise you could loose con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident.

One lever for all functions

1 Maintaining, storing and increasing speed
2 Maintaining speed, storing speed, and

decelerating

3 Interrupting and deactivating system
4 Resuming stored speed

Maintaining, storing and increasing

speed

Press lever to resistance point, arrow

The speed currently being driven is maintained
and stored. The display

1 in the speedometer,

see below, indicates this regulated speed.

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