is this a clutch problem?

[Matt M.]

For the first few minutes after I start driving, the clutch feels like it is slipping, because the car is hesitating (feels like the car is being held back). The clutch pedal is also a lot higher than the brake pedal too, is there some way to adjust it or does the clutch just need to be repaired? Thanks

[winfred]

do you see the rpm's going up without a increase in speed? if so then the clutch is slipping, if not then theres a engine management issue. theres no clutch adjustment that i know of (but i haven't been under the dash of a 540im yet so i can't say for sure)