Things To Remember When Driving - BMW M5 Sedan Owner's Manual

DRIVING TIPS

Things to remember when driving

Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Break-in
General information
Moving parts need to begin working together
smoothly.
The following instructions will help you to ach‐
ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Control.
Safety information
Warning
Due to new parts and components, safety and
driver assistance systems can react with a de‐
lay. There is a risk of accident. After installing
new parts or with a new vehicle, drive conser‐
vatively and intervene early if necessary. Ob‐
serve the break-in procedures of the respective
parts and components.
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Things to remember when driving
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Engine, transmission, and axle
drive
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do
not exceed 5,500 rpm and 106 mph/170 km/h.
Avoid full throttle or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
At 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Have drive-in checkup maintenance performed.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km to
3,100 miles/5,000 km
The engine and road speed can gradually be in‐
creased to a constant speed of
137 mph/220 km/h.
Use the maximum speed of 155 mph/250 km/h
only briefly, for instance when passing.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufacturing
circumstances when tires are brand-new; they
achieve their full traction potential after a break-in
time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
For M compound brake:
Brake discs and brake pads of the M Compound
brake only reach their full effectiveness after ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km. Drive moderately during
this break-in period.
For M carbon ceramic brake:
Brake discs and brake pads of the M Carbon Ce‐
ramic brake only reach their full effectiveness af‐
ter approx. 600 miles/1,000 km. Drive moder‐
ately during this break-in period.