he same break-in procedure if
he engine or the differential
have to be replaced in the
To break in the separate parking brake
drums, apply the parking brake lightly
when coasting to a standstill – at a traf-
fic signal, for instance – use caution to
avoid posing a danger to other road
users.
To avoid corrosion, repeat this proce-
dure from time to time.
echnical factors associated
ir manufacture, tires do not
their full traction potential until
l break-in period has elapsed.
ve with extra care during the
00 miles/300 km.
The brake lamps do not come on
when the parking brake is set.
Vacuum for the brake system servo unit
on your BMW is available only when the
engine is running. When you move the
vehicle with the engine off – when tow-
ing, for example – substantially higher
levels of pedal force will be required to
brake the vehicle.<
our local and state maximum
mits.
hen the vehicle is operated on
et or slushy roads, a wedge of
ay form between the tire and
d surface. This phenomenon is
to as hydroplaning, and can
Clutch
partial or complete loss of trac- The clutch will also begin to function
well as loss of vehicle control optimally after about 300 miles/500 km.
king effectiveness. Reduce your Drive cautiously during this break-in
n wet roads.<
period and do not press the clutch or
shift at high engine speeds.
system
300 miles/500 km must elapse
he brake pads and rotors
the optimal pad-surface and
tterns required for trouble-free
on and long service life later on.