BMW M5 F10 M Power owners manual page 159

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Seite 159 BMW M5 technology Driving tips ramic brake discs designed for use on race‐ Driving on racetracks tracks. Due to properties of the materials used, brak‐Requirements ing may be associated with louder function Before driving on a racetrack: noises, particularly in wet conditions, just be‐ ▷ Participation in the BMW Driver Training. fore the vehicle comes to a stop. However, this ▷ Check engine oil fill level and replenish as has no effect on the performance, operational necessary. reliability and durability of the brake. ▷ Have vehicle checked at a service center. The effects of moisture and road salt, from us‐ ing a carwash or dew formation overnight for Hints example, may render the braking effect com‐ parable to that of a conventional braking sys‐Racetrack operation leads to increased wear. tem. This may be perceived as reduced brak‐The vehicle is not designed for motorsports ing effect and can be compensated for ifcompetitive use. This wear is not covered by necessary by pressing the brake pedal harder.the warranty. Before washing the vehicle in an automaticThe standard brake linings and the wear indi‐ carwash or wash tunnel, clean the brake discscators are not designed for racetrack opera‐ and brake calipers with a steam jet or high-tion. For more information and advice, contact pressure washer as well, to prevent encrusta‐your service center. tions and dirt build-ups, caused by salt crys‐ tals, for example, if the car is immobile afterwards. The cleaning effect of automatic carwashes or wash tunnels is usually not ade‐ quate for this in the area around the wheels. To do this, also follow the instructions in Washing the vehicle, refer to page 205, and Braking safely, refer to page 162. Drive train With this vehicle, particular value was placed on the direct connection from engine to the drive train. Due to the torsionally rigid design of the drive train, as is typical in a sports car, the transmission of the torque also gives acoustic feedback. When there are load changes, this may result in clacker noises. They do not cause any im‐ pairment of the operation or the service life of the components. 159 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 953 - VI/13

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