Things to remember when driving
Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a long vehicle life and good economy.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Control.
Engine and differential
Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do not exceed 5,500 rpm and 106 mph/170 km/h .
Avoid full load or kickdown on the accelerator pedal under all circumstances.
At 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Have drive-in checkup maintenance performed.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km to 3,100 miles/5,000 km
The engine and road speed can gradually be increased to a constant speed of 137 mph/220 km/h .
Use the maximum speed of 155 mph/250 km/h only briefly, e.g., when passing.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full traction potential until after an initial breaking-in period.
Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/300 km .
Brake system
M carbon ceramic brakes require an initial break-in period of approx. 600 miles/1,000 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake discs and brake pads. Drive moderately during this break-in period.
Following part replacement
The same breaking in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided:
Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
Greatly increase the blower speed.
Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system
Mobile communication devices in the vehicle
Hydroplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning. It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface, ultimately undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle.
Driving through water
Drive through calm water only and only if it is not deeper than. 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this height, no faster than walking speed, up to 6 mph/10 km/h .
Braking safely
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard feature.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective way of braking in situations when this is necessary.
The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness. You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering effort.
The pulsing of the brake pedal indicates that ABS is in its active mode.
In certain braking situations, the perforated brake discs can cause functional problems. However, this has no effect on the performance and operational reliability of the brake.
Objects within the range of movement of the pedals
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet coated with road salt or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required. Otherwise, the brake system may overheat, resulting in a reduction in the brake system efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down in sequential mode.
Brake disc corrosion
The corrosion on the brake discs and the contamination on the brake pads are furthered by:
Low mileage.
Extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all.
Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure that must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, condensation water develops that exits underneath the vehicle.
Traces of water under the vehicle like this are normal.
Ground clearance
To drive down from curbs with the Adaptive M chassis select the following program to keep the ground clearance as even as possible: "Sport Plus"