Things to remember when driving, Vehicle equipment, Breaking-in period – BMW 2012 5 Series User Manual

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Things to remember when driving

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.

Breaking-in period

General information

Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.

Engine and differential

Always obey the official speed limit.

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km

Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:

For gasoline engine, 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.

Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kickdown mode for the initial
miles.

From 1,200 miles/2,000 km

The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.

Tires

Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐
tion potential until after an initial breaking-in pe‐
riod.

Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/
300 km.

Brake system

Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and discs. Drive moderately during this break-in
period.

Clutch

The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
level only after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.

Following part replacement

The same breaking in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.

General driving notes

Closing the trunk lid

Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐

wise, in the event of an accident or braking or
evasive maneuvers, passengers or other road
users may be injured or the vehicle may be dam‐
aged. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the
passenger compartment.◀

If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:

Close all windows and the glass sunroof.

Greatly increase the blower speed.

Drive moderately.

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