manual BMW M3 E46 BMW M3 E46 owners manual page 110

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Special operating instructions 110 Break-in procedures To ensure that your vehicle provides Follow the same break-in procedure if To break in the separate parking brake maximum economy throughout a long either the engine or the differential drums, apply the parking brake lightly service life, we request that you should have to be replaced in the when coasting to a standstill – at a traf- observe the following suggestions.future. fic signal, for instance – use caution to avoid posing a danger to other road Because of its engineering design, Tires users. the BMW M3 is an especially high-Due to technical factors associated To avoid corrosion, repeat this proce- quality vehicle. It is in your best interest with their manufacture, tires do not dure from time to time. to follow the break-in tips very closely. achieve their full traction potential until Doing this, you will create the basis for an initial break-in period has elapsed. The brake lamps do not come on a long, optimum service life.Up to 1,250 miles/2,000 km: Drive at speed limits.engine is running. When you move the varying engine and road speeds, but vehicle with the engine off – when tow- do not exceed the following engine or When the vehicle is operated on ing, for example – substantially higher road speeds: wet or slushy roads, a wedge of levels of pedal force will be required to 5,500 rpm or 105 mph / 170 km/h.water may form between the tire and brake the vehicle.< Obey your local and state maximum the road surface. This phenomenon is Clutch speed limits. referred to as hydroplaning, and can Do not depress the accelerator pedal to lead to partial or complete loss of trac-The clutch will also begin to function the full-throttle position.tion, as well as loss of vehicle control optimally after about 300 miles/500 km. Vehicles with SMG Drivelogic, refer to and braking effectiveness. Reduce your Drive cautiously during this break-in page 67: refrain from using driving pro-speed on wet roads.Following the break-in inspection at Approx. 300 miles/500 km must elapse 1,250 miles/2,000 km, you can grad-before the brake pads and rotors ually increase engine or road speeds. achieve the optimal pad-surface and wear patterns required for trouble-free operation and long service life later on.

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