Special operating instructions
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Special operating instructions
Break-in procedures
To ensure that your vehicle provides maxi-
mum economy throughout a long service
life, we request that you observe the fol-
lowing:
Engine and differential
Up to 1,200 miles / 2,000 km:
Drive at varying engine and road speeds,
but do not exceed the following engine or
road speed:
4,500 rpm / 4,500/min or
100 mph / 160 km/h.
Obey your local and state maximum speed
limits.
Refrain from using full throttle and avoid
pressing the accelerator beyond the kick-
down point.
After you have driven 1,200 miles /
2,000 km, you can gradually increase the
engine or road speeds.
You should also comply with these break-in
procedures if the engine or differential is
replaced later in the course of the vehicle's
service life.
Sequential manual gearbox SMG
Up to 1,200 miles / 2,000 km:
Avoid using the acceleration assistant dur-
ing the vehicle's break-in period.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with
their manufacture, tires do not achieve their
full traction potential until an initial break-in
period has elapsed. You should therefore
drive with extra caution during the first
200 miles / 300 km.
Obey your local and state maximum speed
limits.
When the vehicle is operated on wet
or slushy roads, a wedge of water
may form between the tire and the road surface. This phenomenon is referred to as
hydroplaning and can lead to partial or
complete loss of traction, vehicle control
and braking effectiveness. Reduce your
speed on wet roads.<
Brake system
Approx. 300 miles / 500 km must elapse
before the brake pads and rotors achieve
their optimal surface and wear pattern.
To break in the separate parking brake
drums, apply the parking brake lightly when
coasting to a standstill – at a traffic signal,
for instance; use caution to avoid posing a
danger to other road users.
To avoid corrosion, repeat this procedure
from time to time.
The brake lamps do not come on when the
parking brake is set.
Vacuum for the brake system servo
unit on your BMW is available only
when the engine is running. When you
move the car with the engine off, e.g. by
towing, substantially higher levels of pedal
force will be required to brake the vehicle.<
Clutch
The clutch will achieve its optimal function-
ality after approx. 300 miles / 500 km. Shift
gears carefully during the break-in period.
Reference
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Mobility
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Giving and receiving assistance
Receiving assistance
The BMW Group's Mobile Service offers
you 24-hour assistance in the event of a
breakdown, even on weekends and holi-
days.
The telephone numbers of the Mobile Ser-
vice control center in your country are
listed in the BMW Dealer Directory.
If your vehicle has the necessary equip-
ment, you can contact the Mobile Service
or issue an emergency call using buttons in
the center console, behind the parking
brake under a cover.
When an emergency call is initiated, a tele-
phone connection is established with the
general emergency call center.
In vehicles with activated BMW Assist
function, a telephone connection is set up
to the BMW Assist emergency call center. If
the current location of your vehicle can be
determined, this location is transmitted to
the BMW Assist emergency call center.
Fold up the cover.
1Emergency call
2Mobile Service
Requirements for initiating an emergency
call or contacting Mobile Service:
>The car phone must be registered with
a mobile network
>The emergency call system must be
operational.
Initiating an emergency call*
Press button 1 for at least 2 seconds.
The indicator lamp flashes as soon as a
telephone connection has been set up to
the main emergency call center.
If the indicator lamp is flashing but you can-
not hear the emergency call center, you
may still be heard by the emergency call
center.
For technical reasons, the emergency
call function cannot be guaranteed in
certain unfavorable conditions.<
If certain requirements are met, an emer-
gency call is automatically initiated after a
serious accident. The automatic emer-
gency call will not be hindered by pressing
the button.
Mobile Service*
To establish contact with the BMW Group's
Mobile Service:
Press button 2 for at least 2 seconds.
Depending on the country you are in, your
vehicle's current location will also be trans-
mitted if your vehicle is equipped with an
activated BMW Assist function.
