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Things to remember when driving, Breaking-in period, General driving notes – BMW Z4 sDrive35is 2011 User Manual

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Things to remember when driving

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 limits.

Up to approx. 1,200 miles/2,000 km

Drive at varying engine and road speeds but do
not exceed:

4,500 rpm or 100 mph/160 km/h.

Do not drive with full-throttle operation, and do
not use the transmission's kickdown mode or
Launch Control.

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 rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in
period.

Clutch

The clutch requires an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to function at an op‐
timal level.

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

Ground clearance

Limited ground clearance
Note that the Z4 sDrive35 has limited

ground clearance, for instance when driving into
underground parking garages or over obstacles.
Otherwise, the vehicle may be damaged.◀

Closing the trunk lid

Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only operate the vehicle with the trunk lid

closed; otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter
the passenger compartment.◀
If the vehicle must be driven with the trunk lid
open:

1.

Close all windows.

2.

Greatly increase the air flow rate of the air
conditioner or automatic climate control.

Hot exhaust system

Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the

exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves, grass,
etc. do not come in contact with the hot exhaust
system during driving, while in idle position
mode, or when parked. Such contact could lead
to a fire, and with it the risk of serious personal
injury as well as property damage.

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