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.
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 tailgate Drive with the tailgate 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.
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cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 229
Bonus range, ECO PRO 199
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 185
Brake assistant 131
Brake discs, breaking in 190
Brake force display 128
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 128
Brake lights, adaptive 128
Brake pads, breaking in 190
Braking, hints 192
Breakdown assis‐ tance 239, 240
Breaking in 190
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 96
Bulb replacement 232
Bulb replacement, front 233
Bulb replacement, rear 235
Bulbs and lamps 232
Button, RES 141
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 241
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 45
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 45
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 45
Camera, care 247
Camera, Panorama View 158
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 153
Camera, Top View 156 Can holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 185
Car battery 237
Car care products 245
Care, displays 247
Care, vehicle 245
Cargo 194
Cargo area 180
Cargo area, enlarging 180
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 186
Cargo cover 180
Cargo, securing 195
Cargo straps, securing cargo 195
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 247
Car wash 244
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 190
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 229
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 183
Center console 16
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 37
Central locking system 37
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 231
Changing wheels 235
Changing wheels/tires 218
Check Control 86
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 224
Children, seating position 63
Children, transporting safely 63 Child restraint fixing sys‐
tem 63
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 65
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 63
Child safety locks 66
Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 63
Chrome parts, care 246
Cigarette lighter 177
Cleaning, displays 247
Climate control 165
Climate control wind‐ shield 191
Clock 89
Closing/opening from in‐ side 40
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Clothes hooks 186
Coasting 200
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 200
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 200
Cockpit 14
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 68
Collision warning with braking function 116
Collision warning with City Braking function 113
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 74
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 75
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 137
Compact wheel 235
Compartments in the doors 183
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