BMW 2010 550i xDrive Gran Turismo Manual Do Proprietário

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.

Always obey the official speed limit.

Drive at varying engine and road speeds but do
not exceed:

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In gasoline engines, 4,500 rpm or 100 mph/
160 km/h.

Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kickdown mode for the initial
miles.

The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.

Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐
tion potential until after an initial breaking-in pe‐
riod.
Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/
300 km.

Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive conservatively during this
breaking-in period.

The same breaking in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components mentioned

above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.

Drive with the tailgate closed
Only operate the vehicle with the tailgate

closed; otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter
the passenger compartment.◀
If the vehicle must be driven with the tailgate
open:

1.

Close all windows and the glass sunroof*.

2.

Greatly increase the air volume of the auto‐
matic climate control system.

Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the

exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. When driv‐
ing, standing at idle and while parking, take care
to avoid possible contact between the hot ex‐
haust system and any highly flammable materi‐
als such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact
could lead to a fire, and with it the risk of serious
personal injury as well as property damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, there
is the danger of getting burned.◀

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