2006 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 106

Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. To ensure that your vehicle continues to provide optimized economy of operation throughout an extended service life, we request that you devote careful attention to the following section. Do not use the driving programs 5 and 6, refer to Drivelogic on page 57, during break-in. 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 optimized level after a distance driven of approx. 300 miles/500 km. Engine and differential Always obey all official speed limits. Following part replacement Observe the break-in instructions again if components mentioned above must be replaced after subsequent driving operation. 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. General driving notes Closing luggage compartment lid Operate the vehicle only when the luggage compartment lid is completely closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the interior of the vehicle.< If special circumstances should make it absolutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the luggage compartment lid open: 1. Close all windows and the glass sunroof. 2. Increase the air volume of the automatic climate control to a high level, refer to page 89. 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. Hot exhaust system As in all vehicles, extremely high temperatures are generated on the exhaust system. 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, etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, and with it Tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full traction potential until after an initial break-in period. Therefore, drive reservedly during the first 200 miles/300 km. 104 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG