BMW Z4 E89 owners manual page 76

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Things to remember when driving Break-in procedures After replacing components drivingMoving parts need to be given some time until The same break-in procedures should be they can interact smoothly with one another. To observed if any of the components mentioned ensure that your vehicle provides maximum above have to be renewed in the course of the economy throughout a long service life, we vehicle's operating life. request that you observe the following. er when Always obey all official speed limits.Saving fuel Engine and differential The fuel consumption of your vehicle depends on several factors. You can lower fuel consump- Up to 1,200miles/2,000km tion and the environmental impact by taking Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do certain measures, adjusting your driving style membnot exceed 4,500rpm or 100mph/160km/h.and having the vehicle serviced regularly. Refrain from using full throttle and avoid press-Remove any unneeded cargo to reing the accelerator beyond the kickdown point.Additional weight increases fuel consumption. After driving 1,200miles/2,000kmRemove any mounted parts after you Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually have finished using them increased. Remove additional mirrors and the luggage rack Tires when they are no longer in use. Mounted parts affect the vehicle's aerodynamics and increase ThingsDue to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-fuel consumption. tion potential until an initial break-in period has Close both windows elapsed. Therefore, drive cautiously during the Open windows cause higher air resistance and first 200 miles/300 km. thus increase fuel consumption. Brake system Check tire inflation pressure regularly Brakes require an initial break-in period of Check the tire inflation pressure at least twice a approx. 300miles/500km to achieve optimized month and before embarking on a long journey, contact and wear patterns between brake pads and correct it if necessary. and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in period. Low tire inflation pressure causes higher rolling resistance and thus increases fuel consumption Clutch and tire wear. The function of the clutch reaches its optimal Set off immediately level only after a distance driven of approx. 300miles/500km. Shift gears carefully during Do not let the engine warm up while the car is the break-in period. still standing, but set off immediately at moder- ate engine speed. This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature. 74

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