Things to remember when drivingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
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, 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
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 discs
and brake pads. 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‐
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Beverage holder, cu‐pholder 169
Blinds, sun protection 46
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 206
Bonus range, ECO PRO 182
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 169
Brake assistant 122
Brake assistant, adaptive 122
Brake discs, breaking in 174
Brake force display 120
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 120
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 211
Brake lights, adaptive 120
Brake pads, breaking in 174
Braking, notes 175
Breakdown assis‐ tance 215, 216
Breaking in 174
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 96
Bulb replacement 208
Bulb replacement, rear 211
Bulbs and lamps 208
Button assignment for remote control 30
Button, RES 132
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 217
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 141
Camera, care 223 Camera, Side View 143
Camera, Top View 144
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 169
Car battery 212
Car care products 221
Care, displays 223
Care, vehicle 221
Cargo 177
Cargo area 163
Cargo area, enlarging 164
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 170
Cargo cover 163
Cargo partition 165
Cargo straps, securing cargo 178
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 222
Car wash 220
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 174
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 206
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Center armrest 168
Center console 14
Central locking system 34
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 208
Changing wheels 212
Changing wheels/tires 197
Check Control 85
Children, seating position 63
Children, transporting safely 63
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 63 Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 64
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 63
Child safety locks 67
Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 63
Chrome parts, care 222
Cigarette lighter 161
Cleaning, displays 223
Climate control 152
Climate control wind‐ shield 175
Clock 88
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 169
Collision warning 110, 112
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 75
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 76
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 128
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 128
Computer 92
Condensation on win‐ dows 153
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 176
Condition Based Service CBS 206
Configure driving mode 129
Confirmation signal 35
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Control Display 16
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