BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 293

Safety notes
WARNING
Even slight, continuous pressure on the brake
pedal can cause overheating, brake pad wear or
even brake system failure. There is a danger of
accidents. Avoid excessive loads on the brake.
WARNING
When idling or with the engine switched off,
safety-relevant functions are restricted or no
longer available, for example the braking effect
of the engine or power assistance for the brak‐
ing force and steering. There is a danger of ac‐
cidents. Do not drive at idle speed or with the
engine switched off.
Corrosion of the brake disc
Corrosion of the brake discs and contamination
of the brake pads increase in the following cir‐
cumstances:
▷ Low mileage.
▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used.
▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.
▷ Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation when vehicle is
parked
When the automatic air conditioning is in opera‐
tion, condensation develops which exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
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Driving precautions
Ground clearance
NOTE
If there is insufficient ground clearance, the
front or rear spoiler can contact the ground, for
example at curb edges or when driving into un‐
derground car parks. There is a danger of dam‐
age to property. Make sure that there is suffi‐
cient ground clearance.
M Driver's Package: driving in
maximum speed range
WARNING
At high speeds, damage to vehicle parts can
adversely affect vehicle handling characteris‐
tics. Such parts include the tyres, underbody
and parts for improving aerodynamics. There is
a danger of accidents. Have the damage recti‐
fied by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or
another qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop. Do not drive at high speed until the
damage has been repaired.
Roof rack
General
Roof racks are available as special equipment.
DRIVING HINTS
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