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Things to remember when driving, Breaking-in period, General driving notes – BMW 2012 X6M 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 all official speed limits.

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km

Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speeds:

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

For diesel engine, 3,500 rpm and 93 mph/
150 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 rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in
period.

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 tailgate

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

wise, passengers and other road users may be
endangered or the vehicle may be damaged if an
accident occurs or during braking or evasive
maneuvers. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the passenger compartment.◀

If the vehicle must be driven with the tailgate
open:

1.

Drive moderately.

2.

Close all windows and the glass sunroof*/
panoramic glass sunroof*.

3.

Greatly increase the blower speed.

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.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, there
is the danger of getting burned.◀

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