General driving notes

See also:

Closing the hood
Closing the hood Drop the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage. Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed ...

2010 BMW X5 M Review
On paper, the BMW X5 M seems about as incongruous as a car can be. It's a five-seat midsize crossover powered by a 555-horsepower, twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that can accelerate from zero to 60 ...

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 discs. Drive moderately during this break-in period. ...