Break-in procedures – BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper User Manual

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BREAK-IN PROCEDURES

To ensure that your vehicle provides maxi-
mum economy throughout a long service
life, we request that you comply with the
following information:

Engine

Up to 1,250 miles / 2,000 km:

Drive at varying engine and road speeds,
but do not exceed the following engine or
road speeds:

4,500 rpm or
95 mph / 150 km/h.

Comply with the local speed limits.

Absolutely avoid putting the accelerator in
full-throttle or kickdown position.

After having driven 1,250 miles / 2,000 km,
engine and road speeds can be gradually
increased.

Tires

Due to technical factors associated with
their manufacture, tires do not achieve
their full traction potential until after an
initial break-in period. Therefore drive care-
fully during the first 200 miles / 300 km.

Brake system

Approx. 300 miles / 500 km must be driven
before the brake pads and rotors achieve
the optimum pad-surface and wear pat-
terns required for trouble-free operation
and an extended service life.

Clutch

Roughly 300 miles / 500 km must be driven
before the clutch starts to operate at opti-
mum efficiency. Remember to engage the
clutch carefully during this initial period.

After a part replacement

You should again comply with these break-
in procedures if parts mentioned above
have to be replaced later in the vehicle's
life.