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To ensure that your vehicle provides

maximum economy throughout a long

service life, we request that you ob-

serve the following:

Engine and differential

Up to 1,200 miles (2,000 km):

Drive at varying engine speeds and

road speeds, but do not exceed the fol-

lowing engine or road speeds at this

time: 4,500/min or 100 mph (160 km/h).

Refrain from using full throttle and avoid

pressing the accelerator beyond the

kickdown point.

After 1,200 miles (2,000 km), you can

gradually increase the engine speed or

road speed.

You should also observe these break-in

procedures if the engine or differential

is replaced later in the course of the

vehicle service life.

Tires

Due to technical factors associated with

their manufacture, tires do not achieve

their full traction potential until an initial

break-in period has elapsed. For this

reason, drive cautiously during the first

200 miles (300 km).

Brake system

Brake pads and disks do not attain their

optimal wear patterns until after approx.

300 miles (500 km).

To break-in the separate parking brake

drums, apply the parking brake lightly

when coasting to a standstill (at a traffic

signal, for instance), provided that traf-

fic conditions allow you to do so.

To avoid corrosion, repeat this proce-

dure from time to time.

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

car with the engine off – when towing,

for example – substantially higher levels

of pedal force will be required to brake

the vehicle.<

Brakes:

Do not drive with your foot resting

on the brake pedal. Even light but con-

sistent pedal pressure can lead to high

temperatures, brake wear, and possibly

to brake failure.

Aquaplaning:

A wedge of water can form between the

tires and the road surface when you op-

erate the vehicle on wet or slushy roads.

This phenomenon is referred to as

aquaplaning or hydroplaning. It is char-

acterized by a partial or complete loss

of contact between the tires and the

road surface. The ultimate results are

loss of steering and braking control.

Driving through water:

Do not drive through water more than

1 ft (30 cm) deep. Drive only at walking

speed, otherwise damage to the engine,

the electrical system and the transmis-

sion can occur.

Rear parcel tray:

Never use the rear parcel tray to store

heavy or bulky objects. They could pose

a danger to the occupants when the car

is braked heavily.

Break-in procedures Driving notes

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