Driving Precautions - BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual

DRIVING HINTS

Driving precautions

Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. Therefore equipment which is not
installed in your vehicle, for example on account
of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐
try specification, may also be described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions and
systems. Comply with the relevant laws and reg‐
ulations when using the corresponding functions
and systems.
Running in
General
Moving parts must adapt to one another.
The following notes will help to maximise the ve‐
hicle's lifetime and efficiency.
Do not use Launch Control, see page 141, when
running in.
Safety note
WARNING
New parts and components can cause safety
and Driver Assistance Systems to respond with
a delay. There is a danger of accidents. After
new parts have been installed, or if the vehicle
is new, drive moderately and intervene at an
early stage if necessary. Comply with running-
in procedures for the corresponding parts and
components.
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Driving precautions

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Engine, gearbox and differential
Up to 2000 km, 1200 miles
Drive with alternating revolutions and speeds, but
do not exceed 5500 rpm and 170 km/h, approxi‐
mately 106 mph.
Generally avoid kick-down and driving under full
load.
At 2000 km, 1200 miles
Have maintenance conduct a drive-in service.
From 2000 km, approximately
1200 miles to 5000 km,
approximately 3100 miles
Revolutions and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased to a continuous speed of 220 km/h,
approximately 137 mph.
The maximum speed of 250 km/h, approximately
155 mph is only to be used briefly, for example
when overtaking.
Tyres
Due to the manufacturing process, new tyres do
not achieve their full road grip immediately.
Drive moderately for the first 300 km, approxi‐
mately 200 miles.
Brake system
M Compound brake:
Brake discs and pads of the M Compound brake
only achieve their full effectiveness after ap‐
prox. 500 km, approx. 300 miles. Drive moder‐
ately during this running-in period.
M Carbon ceramic brake:
Brake discs and pads of the M Carbon ceramic
brake only achieve their full effectiveness after
approx. 1000 km, approx. 600 miles. Drive mod‐
erately during this running-in period.