Things to remember when driving
Breaking-in
patterns required for trouble-free operation and
long service life later on.
Moving parts should be allowed to adjust to one
another. To ensure that your vehicle provides
maximum economy throughout a long service
life, we request that you observe the following
instructions.
To break in the separate handbrake drums,
apply the handbrake lightly when coasting to a
stop – at a traffic signal, for instance; use cau-
tion to avoid posing a danger to other road
users.
To avoid corrosion, repeat this procedure from
time to time.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
The brake lamps do not come on when the
handbrake is applied.
For the first 1,200 miles/2,000 km
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 – e.g., by towing – substan-
tially higher levels of pedal force will be required
to brake the vehicle.<
Drive at varying engine and driving speeds, but
do not exceed 4,500 rpm or 100 mph/160 km/h
in the process.
Refrain from using full throttle and avoid press-
ing the accelerator beyond the kick-down point.
After 1,200 miles/2000 km
Clutch
Engine and road speed can be gradually
increased.
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
level only after a distance driven of approx.
300
engage the clutch gently.
miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. For this reason, drive with extra care
during the initial 200 miles/300 km.
Following component replacements
Follow the break-in sequence again if compo-
nents addressed above must be replaced due
to subsequent driving.
Obey your local and state maximum speed lim-
its.
General driving notes
When the vehicle is operated on wet or
slushy roads, a wedge of water may form
between the tire and the road surface. This phe-
nomenon is referred to as hydroplaning and can
lead to partial or complete loss of traction, vehi-
cle control and braking effectiveness. Reduce
your speed on wet roads.<
Close the liftgate
Operate the vehicle only when the liftgate
is completely closed; otherwise, exhaust
fumes could enter the interior of the vehicle.<
If special circumstances should make it abso-
lutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the
liftgate open:
Brake system
Your vehicle must travel approx. 300 miles/
500
km before the brake pads and rotors
achieve the optimal pad-surface and wear
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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