Special operating instructions, Break-in procedures – BMW M3 Convertible 2004 User Manual

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Special operating instructions

Break-in procedures

To ensure that your vehicle continues to
provide maximum economy throughout
an extended service life, we request
that you devote careful attention to the
following instructions.

Because of its engineering design,
the BMW M3 Convertible is an

especially high-quality vehicle. It is in
your best interest to follow the break-in
tips very closely. Doing this, you will
create the basis for a long, optimum
service life.

Engine and differential

> The first 1,250 miles/2,000 km: drive

at varying engine and road speeds,
but do not exceed the following
engine or road speeds:
5,500 rpm or 105 mph / 170 km/h.

Always obey all official speed limits.

Do not depress the accelerator pedal to
the full-throttle position.

Vehicles with SMG Drivelogic, refer to
page

: refrain from using driving pro-

gram 6 in the sequential mode during
the break-in period.
> Following the break-in inspection at

1,250 miles/2,000 km, you can grad-
ually increase engine or road speeds.

Please remember to observe the same
break-in procedures if either the engine
or the differential should have to be
replaced later in the course of the vehi-
cle's service life.

Tires

Owing to technical factors associated
with their manufacture, tires do not
achieve their full traction potential until
an initial break-in period has elapsed.
We thus ask you to drive with extra care
during the first 200 miles/300 km.

Always obey all official speed limits.

When the vehicle is operated on
wet or slushy roads, a wedge of

water may form between the tire and
the road surface. This phenomenon is
referred to as hydroplaning, and can
lead to partial or complete loss of trac-
tion, vehicle control and braking effec-
tiveness. Reduce your speed on wet
roads.

Brake system

Approx. 300 miles/500 km must elapse
before the brake pads and rotors
achieve the optimal pad-surface and
wear patterns required for trouble-free
operation and an extended service life
later on.

To break in the separate parking brake
drums, apply the parking brake lightly
when coasting to a standstill – at a traf-
fic signal, for instance; use caution to
avoid posing a danger to other road
users.

You can prevent corrosion in the drums
by periodically repeating this proce-
dure.

The brake lamps do not come on
when the parking brake is set.

Vacuum for the brake system servo unit
on your BMW is available only when the
engine is running. When you move the
vehicle with the engine off – when tow-
ing, for example – substantially higher
levels of pedal force will be required to
brake the vehicle.