Things to remember when driving
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Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to
each other. Please follow the instructions below
in order to achieve the optimal service life and
economy of operation for your vehicle.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Attempt to vary both engine and vehicle
speeds, but refrain from exceeding an engine
speed of 4,500 rpm or a driving speed of
100 mph or 160 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kick-down mode.
After 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the
first 200 miles/300 km.
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 rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in
period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
level only after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Close the tailgate
Operate the vehicle only when the tail-
gate and rear window are closed. Other-
wise, exhaust fumes could enter the interior of
the vehicle.<
If special circumstances make it absolutely nec-
essary to drive with the tailgate or rear window
open:
1.Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
2.Increase the air flow rate of the air condi-
tioner or automatic climate control consid-
erably, refer to page79 or82.
Hot exhaust system
In all vehicles, extremely high tempera-
tures are generated in the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys-
tem, and never apply undercoating to them.
When driving, standing at idle and while park-
ing, take care to avoid possible contact
between the hot exhaust system and any highly
flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass,
etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, with the
risk of serious personal injuries and property
damage.<
Mobile phone in the vehicle
BMW discourages the use of mobile
communications devices, e.g. mobile
phones, inside the vehicle without a direct con-
nection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the
vehicle electronics and mobile communication
device can influence one another. In addition,
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
147
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps122
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch125
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away128
Battery123
– charging123
– disposal27,123
– jump starting126
– temporary power failure123
Battery renewal
– remote control27
Being towed127
Belts, refer to Safety belts36
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts36
Beverage holders, refer to
Cup holders88
Black ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning57
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate79,82
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System117
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders88
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control66
Brake fluid115
– level too low115
– warning lamp115,116
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements61
Brake Force Display71
Brake hydraulics, refer to
Brakes115
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display71
– replacing bulbs122
Brake pads, breaking in96
Brake rotors98
– brakes96
– breaking in96Brakes
– ABS66
– BMW Maintenance
System117
– brake fluid115
– brake pads116
– breaking in96
– handbrake44
– service requirements61
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely97
Brake system96
– BMW Maintenance
System117
– brake fluid115
– brake pads116
– breaking in96
– disc brakes98
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance125
Breaking in the clutch96
Breaking in the differential96
Break-in period96
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs119
Burned fuel
– refer to Average
consumption58
Button for starting engine42
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders88
Capacities145
Capacity of cargo area144
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery123
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing99Cargo area90
– capacity144
– convenient access26
– cover90
– folding up the floor panel92
– lamp77
– lid, refer to Tailgate23
– net90
– opening from outside23
Cargo area net90
Cargo loading
– stowing cargo99
– vehicle98
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car jack
– jacking points123
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest87
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car wash98
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system96
CBS Condition Based
Service117
Center armrest87
