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To ensure that your vehicle provides
maximum economy throughout an
extended service life, we request that
you comply with the following informa-
tion.
Your BMW Z8 is an especially
high-quality vehicle. To protect
your own investment, we recommend
that you follow he break-in instructions
carefully. By doing so, you will create
the basis for optimal service life of the
vehicle.<
Engine and differential
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km:
Drive at varying engine and road
speeds, but do not exceed 4,500 rpm
or a road speed of 106 mph/170 km/h.
Comply with local and state maximum
speed limits.
Avoid depressing the accelerator to the
full-throttle position.
Following the Break-In Inspection at
1,200 miles/2,000 km, you can gradu-
ally increase engine or road speeds.
You should also comply with these
break-in procedures should the engine
or differential be replaced later in the
course of the vehicle's service life.
Tires
Owing to technical factors associated
with their manufacture, tires do not
achieve their full traction potential until
an initial break-in period has elapsed.
Thus drive with extra care during the
initial 200 miles/300 km.
Comply with local and state maximum
speed limits.
When the vehicle is being driven
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 or aqua-
planing and can lead to partial or com-
plete loss of traction, vehicle control
and braking effectiveness. Reduce your
speed on wet roads.<
Brake system
Approximately 300 miles/500 km must
elapse before the brake pads and
rotors achieve the optimal pad-surface
and wear patterns required for trouble-
free operation and long service life.
To break in the separate parking brake
drums, apply the parking brake lightly
when coasting to a standstill at a traffic
signal, for instance, provided that traffic
conditions allow you to do so.
To avoid corrosion, repeat this proce-
dure from time to time.
The brake lamps do not come
on when the parking brake is
engaged.
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 shut off – when
towing, for instance – substantially
higher levels of pedal force will be
required to brake the vehicle.<
Clutch
The clutch will also begin to function
optimally after about 300 miles/500 km.
Engage the gears carefully and without
high engine speeds during this break-in
period.
Break-in procedures
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