2008 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 100
2008 BMW M3 Manual
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Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operation for your vehicle. Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx. 300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period, engage the clutch gently. Engine and differential Always obey all official speed limits. Following part replacement The same break-in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle's operating life. Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do not exceed an engine speed of 5,500 rpm or a road speed of 105 mph/170 km/h. Do not depress the accelerator all the way. General driving notes Clearance Mind the limited clearance of the BMW M3, e.g. when driving into underground parking garages or over obstacles. If equipped with EDC*, select the "Sport" program, refer to page 68, when driving off curbs to keep clearance as even as possible. Otherwise the vehicle may be damaged.< From 1,200 miles/2,000 km to 3,000 miles/5,000 km Engine and road speeds can be increased gradually up to a traveling speed of 135 mph/ 220 km/h. Use the maximum speed only for brief intervals, e.g. when passing. Transmission The transmission begins functioning at an optimal level only after a distance of approx. 300 miles/500 km. Do not exceed engine speeds of 5,500 rpm during this period. Close the luggage compartment lid Operate the vehicle only when the luggage compartment lid is closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the interior of the vehicle.< If the vehicle must be driven with the luggage compartment lid open: 1. Close all windows and the glass roof. 2. Greatly increase the air volume of the automatic climate control system, refer to page 81. 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 cautiously during the first 200 miles/300 km. Brake system Brakes require an initial break-in period of approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in period. Hot exhaust system In all vehicles, extremely high temperatures are generated in the exhaust system. Do not remove the heat shields installed adjacent to various sections of the exhaust system, and never apply undercoating to them. When driving, standing at idle and while park- 98 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG