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EnglishOperation, maintenance -> Breaking-in for your BMW X5 2000-2006
136nBreaking-in
Moving parts should be allowed to
break in. To ensure that your vehicle
provides maximum economy through-
out a long service life, we request that
you observe the following instructions:
Obey your local and state maximum
speed limits.
The brake lamps do not light up
when the handbrake is applied.
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 switched off,
when towing, for instance, substantially
higher levels of pedal force will be
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
Engine and differential
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km:
lead to partial or complete loss of trac- required to brake the vehicle.<
tion, vehicle control and braking effec-
Drive at varying engine speeds and
road speeds, but do not exceed
4,500 rpm and the following road
speeds during this initial period:
tiveness. Reduce your speed on wet
roads.<
Clutch
The function of the clutch is only at its
optimized level after a distance driven
of approx. 300 miles/500 km. During
6-cylinder engines: 100 mph/160 km/h
8-cylinder engines: 106 mph/170 km/h
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period this break-in period, engage the clutch
of approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve gently.
optimal contact and wear patterns
Obey your local and state maximum
speed limits.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of
the transmission's kick-down mode
during these initial miles.
between brake pads and rotors.
Following component
replacements
To break in the separate handbrake
drums, apply the handbrake lightly
Observe the break-in instructions again
Once you have driven 1,200 miles/
2,000 km, the engine and vehicle
speeds can be gradually increased.
when coasting to a standstill at a traffic if previously addressed components
signal, for instance, provided that traffic must be replaced again during driving
conditions allow you to do so.
To avoid corrosion, repeat this proce-
dure from time to time.
later.
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
reservedly during the first 200 miles/
300 km.
