98nBreak-in procedure
To ensure that your vehicle provides
maximum economy throughout a long
service life, we request that you
observe the following:
Tires
Brake system
Due to technical factors associated with Approx. 300 miles (500 km) must
their manufacture, tires do not achieve elapse before the brake pads and
their full traction potential until an initial rotors achieve the optimal surface and
break-in period has elapsed. You should wear pattern.
Engine and differential
therefore drive with extra caution during
To break-in the separate parking brake
Up to 1,200 miles (2,000 km):
Drive with varying engine and road
speeds, but do not exceed 4,500 rpm
or 100 mph (150 km/h).
the initial 200 miles (300 km).
drums, apply the parking brake lightly
Comply with local and state maximum
speed limits.
when coasting to a standstill (at a traffic
signal, for instance), provided that
traffic conditions allow you to do so.
To avoid corrosion, repeat this proce-
dure from time to time.
Comply with local and state maximum
speed limits.
When the vehicle is operated on
wet or slushy roads, a wedge of
water may form between the tire and
the road surface. This phenomenon is
referred to as aquaplaning or hydro-
planing, and can lead to partial or
complete loss of traction, vehicle
control and braking effectiveness.
Reduce your speed on wet roads.<
Refrain from using full throttle and avoid
pressing the accelerator beyond the
kickdown point.
The brake lamps do not light up
when the parking brake is applied.
Vacuum for the brake system booster
on your BMW is available only when the
engine is running. When you move the
After you have driven 1,200 miles
(2,000 km), you can gradually increase
the engine and road speeds.
vehicle with the engine off – for instance
by towing – substantially higher levels
of pedal force will be required to brake
the vehicle.<
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You should also comply with these
break-in procedures if the engine or
differential is replaced later in the
course of the vehicle's service life.
Clutch
The clutch will reach optimal function
after approx. 300 miles (500 km). Shift
gears carefully during the break-in
period.
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