Ground Clearance - BMW M5 Owner's Manual

Condensation under the parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits underneath
the vehicle.
Traces of water under the vehicle like this are
normal.

Ground clearance

Limited ground clearance
Observe the limited ground clearance of
the vehicle, e. g. while entering underground
parking garages or when driving over obstacles.
Otherwise, damages to the vehicle may result.◀
To drive down from curbs with the Electronic
Damper Control, refer to page 115, select the
following program, to keep the ground clear‐
ance as even as possible: "Sport Plus"
M Driver's Package: Driving in the
higher speed range
Damage to the vehicle
To ensure problem-free driving behavior
in the maximum speed range, have any damage
to the vehicle repaired as soon as possible as it
could negatively impact driving performance.
This includes, among other things, tires, under‐
carriage and parts for improving aerodynamics.
Until the damage is repaired, do not drive the
vehicle in the higher speed range; otherwise,
there is danger of an accident.◀
Things to remember when driving
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