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Things to remember when driving

DRIVING TIPS

Things to remember when driving

Engine, transmission, and axle

drive

Vehicle features and

options

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.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Avoid full throttle or kickdown under all circum‐

stances.

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 in‐

creased to a constant speed of

137 mph/220 km/h.

Break-in

General information

Moving parts need to begin working together

smoothly.

Use the maximum speed of 155 mph/250 km/h

only briefly, for instance when passing.

The following instructions will help you to ach‐

ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.

Tires

During break-in, do not use the Launch Control.

Tire traction is not optimal due to manufacturing

circumstances when tires are brand-new; they

achieve their full traction potential after a break-in

time.

Safety information

Drive conservatively for the first

200 miles/300 km.

Warning

Due to new parts and components, safety and

driver assistance systems can react with a de‐

lay. There is a risk of accident. After installing

new parts or with a new vehicle, drive conser‐

vatively and intervene early if necessary. Ob‐

serve the break-in procedures of the respective

parts and components.

Brake system

For M compound brake:

Brake discs and brake pads of the M Compound

brake only reach their full effectiveness after ap‐

prox. 300 miles/500 km. Drive moderately during

this break-in period.

For M carbon ceramic brake:

Brake discs and brake pads of the M Carbon Ce‐

ramic brake only reach their full effectiveness af‐

ter approx. 600 miles/1,000 km. Drive moder‐

ately during this break-in period.

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Following part replacement

Observe the break-in procedures again, if com‐

ponents mentioned above are replaced.

Warning

If combustible materials, such as leaves or

grass, come in contact with hot parts of the ex‐

haust gas system, these materials can ignite.

There is a risk of fire and an injury hazard. Do

not remove the heat shields installed and never

apply undercoating to them. Make sure that no

combustible materials can come in contact with

hot vehicle parts while driving, at idle or during

parking.

General driving notes

Closing the trunk lid

Safety information

Warning

Mobile communication devices

in the vehicle

An open trunk lid protrudes from the vehicle

and can endanger occupants and other road

users or damage the vehicle in the event of an

accident, braking or evasive maneuvers. In ad‐

dition, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle in‐

terior. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Do not drive with the trunk lid open.

Warning

Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can in‐

fluence one another. There is radiation due to

the transmission operations of mobile phones.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to

property. If possible, in the car's interior use

only mobile phones with direct connections to

an external antenna in order to exclude mutual

interference and deflect the radiation from the

car's interior.

Driving with the trunk lid open

If driving with the tailgate open cannot be

avoided:

▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof.

▷ Greatly increase the blower output.

▷ Drive moderately.

Aquaplaning

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can

form between the tires and road surface.

Hot exhaust gas system

This phenomenon is referred to as aquaplaning.

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.

Warning

High temperatures can occur underneath the

body, for instance caused by the exhaust gas

system, while driving. Contact with the exhaust

gas system can cause burns. There is a risk of

injury. Do not touch the hot exhaust gas sys‐

tem, including the exhaust pipe.

Driving through water

General information

When driving through water, follow the following:

▷ Deactivate Auto Start/Stop function.

▷ Drive through calm water only.

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▷ Drive through water only if it is not deeper

than maximum 9.8 inches/25 cm.

enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor mats

that are suitable for the vehicle and can be

safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose

floor mats and do not layer several floor mats.

Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for

the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐

curely fastened again after they were removed,

for instance for cleaning.

▷ Drive through water no faster than walking

speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.

Safety information

NOTICE

When driving too quickly through too deep wa‐

ter, water can enter into the engine compart‐

ment, the electrical system or the transmission.

There is a risk of damage to property, among

other potential damage. When driving through

water, do not exceed the maximum indicated

water level and the maximum speed for driving

through water.

Driving in wet conditions

In case of wet roads, exposure to road salt, in

heavy rain, gently press the brake pedal every

few kilometers.

Ensure that this action does not endanger other

road users.

The heat generated during braking dries brake

discs and brake pads and protects them against

corrosion.

Braking safely

In this way braking efficiency will be available

when you need it.

General information

The vehicle is equipped with an Antilock Braking

System ABS as a standard feature.

Hills

Perform emergency braking in situations that re‐

quire such.

General information

Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear

that requires least braking effort. Otherwise, the

brake system may overheat and reduce braking

effect.

Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid any

obstacles with a minimum of steering effort.

The pulsing of the brake pedal indicates that the

Antilock Braking System ABS is in its active

mode.

You can increase the engine's braking effect by

shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if

needed.

In certain braking situations, the perforated brake

discs can emit functional noises. However, func‐

tional noises have no effect on the performance

and operational reliability of the brake.

Safety information

Warning

Objects in the area around the

pedals

Light but consistent pressure on the brake

pedal can lead to high temperatures, brakes

wearing out and possibly even brake system

failure. There is a risk of accident. Avoid placing

excessive stress on the brake system.

Warning

Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the

pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the

vehicle such that they are secured and cannot

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M Driver's Package: driving in

the higher speed range

Warning

In idle state or with the engine switched off,

safety functions, for instance engine braking ef‐

fect, braking assistance and steering assis‐

tance, may not be available. There is a risk of

accident. Do not attempt to drive in idle state or

with the engine switched off.

Warning

Damage to vehicle components can negatively

impact handling at high speeds. This includes,

among other things, tires, undercarriage and

parts for improving aerodynamics. There is a

risk of accident. Have damage corrected by a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop. Do not drive at

high speeds until the damage is corrected.

Brake disc corrosion

Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination

on the brake pads are increased by the following

circumstances:

▷ Low mileage.

Roof-mounted luggage

rack

▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not

used at all.

▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.

▷ Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning

agents.

General information

Roof racks are available as special accessories.

Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a

pulsating effect on the brakes in their response -

generally this cannot be corrected.

Safety information

Warning

Condensation water under the

parked vehicle

When using the automatic climate control, con‐

densation water develops and collects under‐

neath the vehicle.

When driving with a roof load, for instance with

roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cen‐

ter of gravity is higher, which increases the risk

of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situa‐

tions. There may be a risk of accident or risk of

damage to property. Driving with roof load only

with activated Dynamic Stability Control.

Ground clearance

NOTICE

Roof drip rail with flaps

The fixing points are located in the roof drip rail

above the doors.

If the ground clearance is insufficient, e.g.,

curbs or underground garage entrances, con‐

tact with vehicle parts, e.g., spoiler, and the un‐

derbody may occur. There is a risk of damage

to property, among other potential damage. En‐

sure that there is sufficient ground clearance

available.

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Driving on racetracks

Warning

The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport

or motor sport type competition. There is a risk

of accident. Do not use the vehicle for M Sport

or motor sport type competitions.

Fold the cover outward.

Higher mechanical and thermal loads during

racetrack operation lead to increased wear. Use

of the vehicle in M Sport or motor sport type

competition is an improper use of the vehicle and

may affect your warranty coverage. Please con‐

sult the “New Vehicle Limited Warranty” Booklet

for further information on warranty matters.

Mounting

Follow the installation instructions of the roof

rack.

Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained

for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.

When driving on a racetrack, increase the dura‐

tion of the load slowly.

Loading

The standard brake linings and the wear indica‐

tors are not designed for racetrack operation.

Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise the

vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they

have a major effect on vehicle handling and

steering response.

Therefore, note the following when loading and

driving:

▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle

weights and the approved gross vehicle

weight.

▷ Be sure that adequate clearance is main‐

tained for tilting and opening the glass sun‐

roof.

▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly.

▷ The roof load should not extend past the

loading area.

▷ Always place the heaviest pieces on the bot‐

tom.

▷ Secure the roof luggage firmly, for instance

using ratchet straps.

▷ Do not let objects project into the opening

path of the trunk lid.

▷ Drive cautiously and avoid sudden accelera‐

tion and braking maneuvers. Take corners

gently.

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