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Things to remember when driving, Break-in period, General driving notes – BMW M5 Sedan 2009 User Manual

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Things to remember when driving

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Things to remember when driving

Break-in period

Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to
each other. To ensure that your vehicle contin-
ues to provide optimized economy of operation
throughout an extended service life, we request
that you devote careful attention to the follow-
ing section.
Do not use the driving programs 5 and 6 during
break-in, refer to Drivelogic on page

62

.

Engine and differential

Always obey all official speed limits.

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km

Drive at changing engine and driving speeds,
however do not exceed 5,500 rpm or 105 mph/
170 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kick-down mode during these
initial miles.

From 1,200 miles/2,000 km to

3,000 miles/5,000 km

The engine and driving speed can gradually be
increased up to a continuous vehicle speed of
135 mph/220 km/h. Only drive at top speed
briefly, e.g. when passing.

Transmission

The function of the transmission is only at its
optimized level after driving a distance of
approx. 300 miles/500 km. Do not exceed
engine speeds of 5,500 rpm during this time.

Tires

Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive reservedly during the
first 200 miles/300 km.

Brake system

Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive in a reserved manner during
this break-in period.

Clutch

The function of the clutch is only at its opti-
mized level after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. With manual transmission:
During this break-in period, engage the clutch
gently.

Following part replacement

Observe the break-in instructions again if com-
ponents mentioned above must be replaced
after subsequent driving operation.

General driving notes

Closing luggage compartment lid

Operate the vehicle only when the lug-
gage compartment lid is completely

closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could pene-
trate into the passenger compartment.

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If it is absolutely necessary to drive with the lug-
gage compartment lid open:

1.

Close all windows and the glass sunroof.

2.

Increase the air volume of the automatic cli-
mate control to a high level, refer to
page

100

.

Hot exhaust system

As in all vehicles, extremely high temper-
atures are generated on the exhaust sys-

tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to it, and never apply undercoating to
them. When driving, standing at idle and while
parking take care to avoid possible contact
between the hot exhaust system and any highly
flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass,

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