Special operating instructions
Break-in procedures
After replacing components
The same break-in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Moving parts need to be given some time until
they can interact smoothly with one another. To
ensure that your vehicle provides maximum
economy throughout a long service life, we
request that you observe the following:
Always obey all official speed limits.
Driving notes
Engine and differential
Close the luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Operate the vehicle only when the lug-
gage compartment lid/tailgate is closed.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the inte-
rior of the vehicle.<
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do
not exceed 4,500 rpm or 100 mph/160 km/h.
Refrain from using full throttle and avoid press-
ing the accelerator beyond the kickdown point.
Should it be absolutely necessary to drive with
the luggage compartment lid/tailgate open:
After driving 1,200 miles/2,000 km
1.
Coupe: close both windows.
Roadster: close all windows if the convert-
ible top is closed.
Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually
increased.
2.
Greatly increase the air flow from the air
conditioning or automatic climate control,
refer to page 62 or 65.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until an initial break-in period has
elapsed. Therefore, drive cautiously during the
first 200 miles/300 km.
Hot exhaust system
In all vehicles, extremely high tempera-
tures are generated in the exhaust sys-
tem. Never remove the heat shields installed in
this area, nor apply undercoating to their sur-
faces. When driving, standing at idle or parking
the vehicle, take care to avoid contact between
the hot exhaust system and flammable materi-
als, e.g. hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact
could lead to a fire, resulting in serious personal
injury and property damage. Do not touch the
hot exhaust pipes to avoid the risk of injury from
burns.<
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in
period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
level only after a distance driven of approx.
300
the break-in period.
miles/500 km. Shift gears carefully during
Mobile communications in the vehicle
BMW advises against using mobile com-
munications devices, e.g. mobile phones,
inside the vehicle without connecting them
directly to an outside antenna. Otherwise, it
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