BMW X3 F25 owners manual page 178

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Seite 174 Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Tires Vehicle features and options Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- ing circumstances when tires are brand-new; specific and optional features offered with the they achieve their full traction potential after a series. It also describes features that are not break-in time. necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Drive conservatively for the first the selected options or country versions. This 200 miles/300 km. also applies to safety-related functions and systems. The respectively applicable country Brake system provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems. Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐ prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimal per‐ formance between brake discs and brake pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe‐ Breaking-in period riod. General information Following part replacement Moving parts need time to adjust to one an‐ other (break-in time). The same break-in procedures should be ob‐ served if any of the components above-men‐ The following instructions will help accomplish tioned have to be renewed in the course of the a long vehicle life and good efficiency. vehicle's operating life. During break-in, do not use the Launch Con‐ trol, refer to page 79. Driving on poor roads Engine, transmission, and axle drive The vehicle connects four wheel drive to the Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km advantages of a normal truck Do not exceed the maximum engine and road Do not drive on unpaved terrain speed: Do not drive on unpaved terrain; other‐ ▷ For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and wise, the vehicle may be damaged.◀ 100 mph/160 km/h. For your own safety, for the safety of passen‐ ▷ For diesel engine 3,500 rpm and gers and of the vehicle, heed the following 93 mph/150 km/h. points: Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐ ▷ Become familiar with the vehicle before stances. starting a trip; do not take risks in driving. ▷ Adjust the speed to the road surface con‐ From 1,200 miles/2,000 km ditions. The steeper and more uneven the The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be road surface, the slower the speed should increased. be. ▷ When driving on steep uphill or downhill grades: add engine oil and coolant up to 174 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 386 - II/15

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