Break-in procedures – Mini 2003 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:
Constantly vary both vehicle and engine
speed during these initial miles while
remembering not to exceed 4,500 rpm /
4500/min and/or vehicle speeds of over
95 mph / 150 km/h.

Absolutely avoid using the full-throttle or
kickdown position for the accelerator.

After 1,250 miles / 2,000 km, the rpm and
vehicle speed can be increased gradually.

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.

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