Things to remember when driving
Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential
Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:
▷
For gasoline engine, 4500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kickdown mode for the initial
miles.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, 
tires do not achieve their full trac‐
tion potential until after an initial breaking-in pe‐
riod.
Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/
300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and discs. Drive moderately during this break-in
period.
Following part replacement
The same breaking in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the tailgate
Drive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking or
evasive maneuvers, passengers or other road
users 
may be injured or the vehicle may be dam‐
aged. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the
passenger compartment.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof*.
▷ Greatly increase the blower speed.
▷ Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. When driv‐
ing, 
standing at idle and while parking, take care
to avoid possible contact between the hot ex‐
haust system and any highly flammable materi‐
als such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact
could lead to a fire, and with it the risk of serious
personal injury as well as property damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, there
is the danger of getting burned.◀ Seite 146
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Battery replacement, remote
control, rear entertain‐
ment 202 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  262 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32 
Battery, vehicle 262 
Before entering the car wash 269 
Belts, safety belts  55 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 141 
Blinds, sun protection 46 
Bluetooth audio 196 
BMW Apps  236 
BMW Apps, video play‐ back 195 
BMW Assist 232 
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel  150 
BMW homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 256 
BMW Online 234 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 141 
Brake assistant 99 
Brake assistant, adaptive  99 
Brake discs, breaking in  146 
Brake force display  98 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  98 
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 261 
Brake lights, adaptive  98 
Brake pads, breaking in  146 
Braking, notes 147 
Breakdown assis‐ tance 264, 265 
Breaking in 146 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  82 
Bulb replacement  258 
Bulb replacement, front  259 
Bulb replacement, rear  260 
Bulbs and lamps  258 Button, RES 108 
Button, Start/Stop 66 
Bypassing, refer to starting
aid  265 
C
Calendar  226 
California Proposition 65 Warning 7 
Camera, backup camera  121 
Camera, care 271 
Camera, Side View  122 
Camera, Top View  119 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 141 
Car battery  262 
Car care products 270 
Care, displays  271 
Care, vehicle 270 
Cargo 148 
Cargo area  136 
Cargo area, enlarging  136 
Cargo area lid  39 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 142 
Cargo partition  138 
Cargo straps, securing cargo 149 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32 
Carpet, care  271 
Car wash 269 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 146 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 256 
CD/DVD  181 
CD/DVD player, rear  201 
CDs, storing 188 
Cell phone  210 
Center armrest 140 
Center console 17 
Central locking system  35 
Central 
screen, refer to Control
Display  19 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7  Changing parts 
258 
Changing wheels/tires 248 
Check Control 83 
Children, seating position  62 
Children, transporting safely 62 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 62 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 62 
Child-safety locks 65 
Child seat, mounting  62 
Child seats  62 
Chrome parts, care 270 
Cigarette lighter  135 
Cleaning, displays  271 
Climate control  127 
Climate control wind‐ shield 147 
Clock 78 
Closing/opening from in‐ side 38 
Closing/opening via door lock 38 
Closing/opening with remote control 36 
Clothes hooks 141 
Collision warning 112 
Combination instrument  14 
Combination 
instrument, elec‐
tronic displays 16 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 71 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 71 
Comfort Access 42 
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 104 
Computer 78 
Concierge service 233 
Condensation on win‐ dows 128 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 148 
Condition Based Service CBS 256 
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