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Driving tipsThings to remember when driving
Things to remember when driving
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. As a result, some equip-
ment described may not be available in a
particular vehicle, for example due to the
options or national-market version selected.
This also applies to safe ty related functions and
systems.
Break-in period
Note the following instructions for your
BMW 1-Series M Coupe that deviate from the
description in the Owner's Manual for Vehicle.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do
not exceed an engine speed of 5,500 rpm and a
road speed of 105 mph/170 km/h.
Do not depress the ac celerator all the way.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km to
3,000 miles/5,000 km
Engine and road speeds can be increased
gradually up to a traveling speed of 135 mph/
220 km/h. Use the maximum speed only for
brief intervals, e. g. when passing.
Transmission
The transmission begins functioning at an
optimal level only after a distance of approx.
300 miles/500 km. Do not exceed engine
speeds of 5,500 rpm during this period.
General driving notes
Clearance
Take into account the limited clearance of
your BMW 1-Series M Coupe, e. g. when
driving into underground parking garages or
over obstacles. Otherwise, the vehicle may be
damaged. <
Braking safely
Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting
reduced efficiency of the brake system,
drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least br aking is required. Even
light but consistent brak e pressure can lead to
high temperatures, brake wear and possibly
even brake failure. <
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces-
sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing
excessive loads on the brake system.
Never drive with the clutch held down,
with the transmission in neutral or with
the engine switched off; otherwise, engine
braking action will not be present or there will be
no power assistance to the brakes or steering.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other
objects to protrude into the area around the
pedals; otherwise, pedal function could be
impaired. <
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System 19
Accessories, refer to Vehicle equipment 5
Adhesive film, refer to Right- hand/left-hand traffic 25
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 31
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 30
Antilock Brake System
ABS 19
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 42
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 42
Assist systems, refer to
Driving stability control 19
Axle loads, refer to Weights 42
B
BMW Mobility System32
Brake pedal, refer to Braking safely 24
Brake rotors 26
Brakes, refer to Braking safely 24
Brake system, disc brakes 26
Breaking in the differential, refer to Engine and
differential 24
Break-in period 24
Buttons on the steering
wheel 9
C
Capacities 42 Center console, refer to
Around the center
console 12
Cockpit 8
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 12
Controls and displays 8
Copyright 2
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 42
D
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 8
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster 10
Data, technical 40
– capacities 42
– dimensions 41
– engine 40
– weights 42
Dimensions 41
Displacement, refer to Engine
data 40
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 10
Displays and controls 8
Drive-off assistance, refer to Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 19
Drive-off assistant 20
Driving notes 24
Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off assistant 20
Driving stability control
systems 19
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 24
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 19 Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 19
– indicator/warning lamp 20
– M Dynamic Mode MDM 19
E
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 19
Engine
– breaking in 24
– data 40
– speed 40
Engine output, refer to Engine
data 40
Engine speed, refer to Engine data 40
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 19
F
Flat tire, repairing32
Fuel 30
– gauge 17
– high-quality brands 30
– quality 30
– specifications 30
– tank contents, refer to Capacities 42
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 17
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 17
Fuel filler flap 30
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