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.
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.
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 trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive 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.◀
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. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,
grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot
exhaust system during driving, while in idle po‐
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BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 202
Bonus range, ECO PRO 175
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 164
Brake assistant 116
Brake assistant, adaptive 116
Brake discs, breaking in 168
Brake force display 113
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 113
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 206
Brake lights, adaptive 113
Brake pads, breaking in 168
Braking, hints 169
Breakdown assis‐ tance 210, 211
Breaking in 168
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 85
Bulb replacement, front 204
Bulb replacement, rear 206
Button, RES 127
Button, Start/Stop 58
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 212
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 39
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 39
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 39
Camera, backup camera 138
Camera, care 218
Camera, Side View 143
Camera, Top View 141 Can holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 164
Car battery 208
Car care products 216
Care, displays 218
Care, vehicle 216
Cargo 171
Cargo area lid 36
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 164
Cargo, securing 172
Cargo straps, securing cargo 172
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 218
Car wash 215
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 168
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 202
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 33
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 204
Changing wheels 207
Changing wheels/tires 193
Check Control 75
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 199
Children, seating position 54
Children, transporting safely 54
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 54
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 55 Child restraint fixing systems,
mounting 54
Child seat, mounting 54
Child seats 54
Chrome parts, care 217
Cigarette lighter 159
Cleaning, displays 218
Climate control 151
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 169
Climate control wind‐ shield 169
Clock 78
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 164
Coasting 177
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 177
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 177
Collision warning with braking function 100
Collision warning with City Braking function 103
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 65
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 122
Comfort Access 37
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 122
Computer 82
Condensation on win‐ dows 152
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 170
Condition Based Service CBS 202
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