2002 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Index Technical data
Mainte-

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Break-in proceduresTo ensure that your vehicle provides 
maximum economy throughout a long 
service life, we request that you 
observe the following suggestions.Engine and differentialUp to 1,200

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Driving notes Antilock Brake System
Brakes:
Do not drive with your foot resting 
on the brake pedal. Even light but 
consistent pedal pressure can lead

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Brake systemBrake fluid level If the brake fluid level is too low and 
brake pedal travel has become notice-
ably longer, there may be a defect in 
one of the brake systems hydraulic 
circuits.

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Information for your safetyThe factory-approved radial tires are 
matched to the vehicle and have been 
selected to provide optimum safety and 
driving

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Tire replacementTo maintain good handling and vehicle 
response, use only tires of a single 
tread configuration from a single manu-
facturer. BMW tests wheel and tire 
combinations and approves

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Tire replacement Wheel and tire combinationsUniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where 
applicable on the tire sidewall between 
tre

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Special characteristics of winter tires Snow chains
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Choosing the right tireBMW recommends winter tires (M+S 
radial tires) for operation under 
inclement winter driving conditions. 
While all-s