Things to remember when drivingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Breaking-in period General information
Moving parts need time to adjust to one an‐
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help accomplish
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Con‐
trol.
Information WARNING
Due to new parts and components,
safety and driver assistance systems can react
with a delay. There is risk of an accident. After
installing new parts or with a new vehicle, drive
conservatively and intervene early if necessary.
Observe the break-in procedures of the re‐
spective parts and components.◀
Engine, transmission, and axle drive
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
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
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 optimal per‐
formance between brake discs and brake
pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe‐
riod.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components above-men‐
tioned have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Driving on poor roads
The vehicle combines all-wheel drive with the
advantages of a normal automobile.
CAUTION
Objects in unpaved areas, for example
stones or branches, can damage the vehicle.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not
drive on unpaved terrain.◀
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BMW Advanced Diesel 202
BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide app 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 226
Bonus range, ECO PRO 191
Bottle holder, see Cup holder 177
Brake assistant 129
Brake discs, break-in 182
Brake force display 128
Brake lights, adaptive 128
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 128
Brake pads, break-in 182
Braking, information 184
Breakdown assis‐ tance 237, 238
Break-in 182
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 97
Bulb replacement 229
Bulb replacement, front 230
Bulb replacement, rear 233
Bulbs and lights 229
Button, RES 139
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 238
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 47
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 47
Camera lenses, care 246
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 148 Camera, Side View 153
Camera, Top View 151
Can holder, see Cup holder 177
Car battery 235
Care, displays 246
Care, vehicle 244
Cargo 186
Cargo area 173
Cargo area, enlarging 173
Cargo area partition net 174
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 178
Cargo cover 173
Cargo straps, securing cargo 187
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 246
Car wash 243
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 183
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 226
CD/Multimedia, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 177
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 228
Changing wheels 235
Changing wheels/tires 210
Chassis number, see Vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 85
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 220
Children, seating position 64
Children, transporting safely 64 Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 66
Child restraint system 64
Child restraint systems, mounting 65
Child safety locks 67
Child seat, mounting 65
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 245
Cigarette lighter 169
Cleaning displays 246
Climate control 159, 162
Clock 89
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 178
Coasting 193
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 193
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 193
Cockpit 14
Cold starting, see Starting the engine 69
Combination switch, see Turn signals 75
Combination switch, see Wiper system 75
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 134
Compartments in the doors 177
Compass 95
Compressor 212
Condensation on win‐ dows 161, 164
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 185
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