2007 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 134

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. Following part replacement Observe the break-in instructions again if components mentioned above must be replaced after subsequent driving operation. General driving notes Closing luggage compartment lid/ tailgate Operate the vehicle only when the luggage compartment lid/tailgate 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/tailgate open: 1. Close all windows and the glass sunroof or panorama glass sunroof. 2. Increase the air volume of the automatic climate control to a high level, refer to page 113. 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 4,500 rpm or 100 mph/ 160 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 The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased. 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. 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 the risk of serious property damage as well as personal injury. Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes. Otherwise there is a risk of burns.< 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. During this break-in period, engage the clutch gently. 132 Mobile communications devices in vehicle BMW discourages the use of mobile communications devices, e.g. mobile phones, inside the vehicle without a direct connection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 308 02/07 BMW AG