BMW 3: Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to begin working together smoothly.
The following instructions will help you to achieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Control.
Safety information
Warning Due to new parts and components, safety and driver assistance systems can react with a delay.
There is a risk of accident. After installing new parts or with a new vehicle, drive conservatively and intervene early if necessary. Observe the break-in procedures of the respective parts and components.
Engine, transmission, and axle drive
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road speed:
- For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and 100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circumstances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufacturing circumstances when tires are brand-new; they achieve their full traction potential after a break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brake discs and brake pads only reach their full effectiveness after approx. 300 miles/500 km.
Drive moderately during this break-in period.
Following part replacement
Observe the break-in procedures again, if components mentioned above are replaced.
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General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid
Safety information
Warning
An open trunk lid protrudes from the vehicle
and can endanger occupants and other traffic
participants or damage the vehicle in the event
of an accide
Roof-mounted luggage
rack
General information
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Roof drip rail with flaps
The fixing points are located in the roof drip rail
above the doors.
Fold the cover outward.
Mounting
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Without Surround View:
rearview camera
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. There is a ri
Control elements
Buttons and functions
Press: switches sound
output on/off.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
Change the entertainment
source.
Press once: changes
the station/track.
Press and hold: fast forward/
rewind the track.
Programmable memory
buttons.
Changing the waveband/
satellite radio.
Depending on the
