2014 BMW 328I XDRIVE SPORTS WAGON brake pads

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, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment 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.▷For diesel engine 3,500 rpm and
93 mph/150 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
traction potential until after an initial breaking-
in period.
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.
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 breaking 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
Closing the rear window and tailgate Drive with the rear window and tailgate
closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; otherwise,
in the event of an accident or braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers, passengers and other road
users may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the passenger compartment.◀
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Objects within the range of movement
of the pedals
No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving and create the risk of an
accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, for example.◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet coated with road salt or
there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pres‐
sure on the brake pedal every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required.
Otherwise, the brake system may overheat, re‐
sulting in a reduction in the brake system effi‐
ciency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if necessary.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear
and possibly even brake failure.◀Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion The corrosion on the brake discs and the con‐
tamination on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Traces of water under the vehicle like this are
normal.
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Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐pholder 161
Brake assistant 115
Brake discs, breaking in 168
Brake force display 114
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 114
Brake lights, adaptive 114
Brake pads, breaking in 168
Braking, hints 169
Breakdown assis‐ tance 219, 220
Breaking in 168
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 208
Bulb replacement, front 209
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps 209
Bulb replacement, rear 213
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 211
Bulbs and lamps 208
Button, RES 123
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 220
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 228
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 132
Camera, Side View 134
Camera, Top View 136
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 161
Car battery 216
Car care products 226
Care, displays 228
Care, vehicle 226
Cargo 171
Cargo area 155
Cargo area, enlarging 156 Cargo area, storage compart‐
ments 162
Cargo cover 155
Cargo, securing 172
Cargo straps, securing cargo 172
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 228
Car wash 225
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 169
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 205
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 160
Center console 14
Central locking system 37
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 207
Changing wheels 216
Changing wheels/tires 196
Check Control 77
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 201
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 59
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 58
Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 227
Cigarette lighter 153
Cleaning, displays 228 Climate control 142, 145
Clock 80
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 35
Clothes hooks 161
Coasting 178
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 178
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 178
Cockpit 12
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 63
Collision warning with braking function 107
Collision warning with City Braking function 104
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 66
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 67
Comfort Access 39
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 118
Compartments in the doors 160
Compass 151
Computer 84
Condensation on win‐ dows 147
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 170
Condition Based Service CBS 205
Configuring drive pro‐ gram 118
Confirmation signal 41
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 153 Seite 235Everything from A to ZReference235
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