Mini Clubman owners manual page 92

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DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Break-in period Following part replacement Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to The same break-in procedures should be each other. Please follow the instructions below observed if any of the components mentioned in order to achieve the optimal service life and above have to be renewed in the course of the economy of operation for your vehicle.vehicle's operating life. Engine and differential General driving notes Always obey all official speed limits. Up to 1,200miles/2,000km Close Split Rear Barn Doors Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do Only drive with the Split Rear Barn Doors not exceed the following: closed. Failure to do so may endanger passengers or other road users or may damage > Gasoline engine the vehicle in the event of an accident or a brak- 4,500rpm or 100mph/160km/h ing and evasive maneuver. In addition, exhaust Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the gas may flow into the passenger compart- transmission's kickdown mode. ment.< If special circumstances make it absolutely nec- After driving 1,200 miles/2,000 km essary to drive with the Split Rear Barn Doors Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually open: increased. *. 1.Close all windows and the glass roof Tires 2.Switch off the recirculated-air mode and sig- nificantly increase the air flow rate of the air Due to technical factors associated with their conditioner or automatic climate control, manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-page79 or81. tion potential until after an initial break-in period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the Hot exhaust system first 200 miles/300 km. As in all vehicles, extremely high tempera- Brake system tures are generated on the exhaust sys- tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed Brakes require an initial break-in period of adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys- approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized tem, and never apply undercoating to them. contact and wear patterns between brake pads Make sure that when driving, idling or when and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in parking, no easily flammable materials, such as period. hay, leaves, grass, etc. come into contact with the hot exhaust system. Such contact could lead Clutch to a fire, with the risk of serious personal injuries The function of the clutch reaches its optimal and property damage. Do not touch hot exhaust level only after a distance driven of approx. tail pipes. Otherwise, there is a risk of burns.< 300miles/500km. During this break-in period, engage the clutch gently. 90 Online Online Edition Edition for for Part Part no. no. 01 01 40 40 2 2 607 607 326 326 - - © © 03/11 03/11 BMW BMW AGAG

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