Break-in procedures – Mini 2004 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 various vehicle and engine

speeds

>Do not exceed an engine speed of

4,500 rpm or a vehicle speed of 95 mph /
150 km/h.

>Absolutely avoid using the full-throttle

or kickdown position for the accelerator.

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

Engine and road speeds can be gradually
increased.

You should also comply with these break-in
procedures if the engine has to be replaced
at a later point.

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.