BMW 2006 M3 Coupe Manual Do Proprietário

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To ensure that your vehicle provides 
maximum economy throughout a long 
service life, we request that you 
observe the following suggestions.

Because of its engineering design, 
the BMW M3 is an especially high-

quality vehicle. It is in your best interest 
to follow the break-in tips very closely. 
Doing this, you will create the basis for 
a long, optimum service life.

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Up to 1,250 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.

Obey your local and state maximum 
speed limits.

Do not depress the accelerator pedal to 
the full-throttle position.

Vehicles with SMG Drivelogic, refer to 
page 

grams 5 or 6 or launch control during 
the break-in period.
> Following the break-in inspection at 

1,250 miles/2,000 km, you can grad-
ually increase engine or road speeds.

The transmission will begin to function 
optimally after approx. 
300 miles/500 km. Shift gears cau-
tiously during this period and do not 
exceed an engine speed of 5,500 rpm.

Vehicles with SMG Drivelogic, refer to 
page 

grams 5 or 6 or launch control during 
the break-in period.

Due 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.

Obey your local and state maximum 
speed limits.

Approx. 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 later on.

To break in the separate parking brake 
drums, apply the parking brake lightly 
when coasting to a standstill, e.g. at a 
traffic signal, provided that traffic condi-
tions permit 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 set.

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 off – when tow-
ing, for example – substantially higher 
levels of pedal force will be required to 
brake the vehicle.

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The clutch will also begin to function 
optimally after about 300 miles/500 km. 
Drive cautiously during this break-in 
period and do not press the clutch or 
shift at high engine speeds.

Follow the same break-in procedures if 
any of the components mentioned 
above have to be replaced in the future.

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