BMW X3 E83 owners manual page 78

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Things to remember when driving Break-in procedures Brake system To ensure that your vehicle provides maxi- Approx. 300 miles/500 km must elapse mum economy throughout a long service before the brake pads and rotors achieve life, we request that you observe the fol- the optimal pad-surface and wear patterns lowing instructions: required for trouble-free operation and long service life later on. Engine and differential To break in the separate handbrake drums, Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km: apply the handbrake lightly when coasting During this initial period you should attempt to a standstill – at a traffic signal, for to avoid constant, steady-state operation instance; use caution to avoid posing a and vary both vehicle and engine speeds danger to other road users. as often as possible. Until the break-in To avoid corrosion, repeat this procedure period has been completed you should from time to time. also refrain from exceeding the following: The brake lamps do not come on when the > 4,500 rpm or 100 mph/160 km/h. handbrake is set. Always obey all official speed limits. Vacuum for the brake system servo Refrain from using full throttle and avoid unit on your BMW is available only pressing the accelerator beyond the kick- when the engine is running. When you down point. move the vehicle with the engine off – e.g. by towing – substantially higher levels of Once you have driven 1,200 miles/ pedal force will be required to brake the 2,000 km, the engine and vehicle speeds vehicle.< can be gradually increased. You should also comply with these break-in Clutch Things to remember when drivingprocedures should the engine or one of the The function of the clutch is also only at its differentials be replaced later in the course optimized level after a distance driven of of the vehicle's service life. approx. 300 miles/500 km. During this Tires break-in period, engage the clutch gently. Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their General driving notes full traction potential until after an initial break-in period. For this reason, drive with High temperatures extra care during the initial 200 miles/ Extreme temperatures occur at the 300 km. catalytic converter on this and every Obey your local and state maximum speed catalyst-equipped vehicle. Do not remove limits. the heat shields installed adjacent to vari- When the vehicle is operated on wet ous sections of the exhaust system, and or slushy roads, a wedge of water never apply undercoating to them. When may form between the tire and the road driving, standing at idle and while parking surface. This phenomenon is referred to as take care to avoid possible contact hydroplaning and can lead to partial or between the hot exhaust system and any complete loss of traction, vehicle control highly flammable materials such as hay, and braking effectiveness. Reduce your leaves, grass, etc. Such contact could lead speed on wet roads.< 76 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 631 - © 07/03 BMW AG

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