brake pads BMW 535D 2014 Owners Manual

Things to remember when drivingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Breaking-in period General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential Always obey the official speed limit.
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.▷For diesel engine 3,500 rpm and
93 mph/150 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full
traction potential until after an initial breaking-
in period.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake
discs and brake pads. Drive moderately during
this break-in period.
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.
Following part replacement
The same breaking 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.
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other road
users may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the passenger compartment.◀
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Drive through calm water only and only if it is
not deeper than. 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this
height, no faster than walking speed, up to
6 mph/10 km/h.
Braking safely Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand‐
ard feature.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations when this is neces‐
sary.
The vehicle maintains steering responsive‐
ness. You can still avoid any obstacles with a
minimum of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
Objects within the range of movement
of the pedals
No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving and create the risk of an
accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, for example.◀
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet coated with road salt or
there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pres‐
sure on the brake pedal every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required.
Otherwise, the brake system may overheat, re‐ sulting in a reduction in the brake system effi‐ciency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if necessary.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear
and possibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion
The corrosion on the brake discs and the con‐
tamination on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
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Beverage holder, cu‐pholder 181
Blinds, sun protection 44
BMW Advanced Diesel 205
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 231
Bonus range, ECO PRO 196
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 181
Brake assistant 129
Brake assistant, adaptive 129
Brake discs, breaking in 186
Brake force display 126
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 126
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 236
Brake lights, adaptive 126
Brake pads, breaking in 186
Braking, hints 188
Breakdown assis‐ tance 240, 241
Breaking in 186
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 95
Bulb replacement 233
Bulb replacement, front 234
Bulb replacement, rear 236
Bulbs and lamps 233
Button, RES 139
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 241
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 41 Calling up seat adjust‐
ment 41
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 41
Camera, care 249
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 151
Camera, Side View 154
Camera, Top View 155
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 181
Car battery 238
Car care products 247
Care, displays 249
Care, vehicle 247
Cargo 190
Cargo area, enlarging 175
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 182
Cargo, securing 191
Cargo straps, securing cargo 191
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 249
Car wash 246
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 187
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 231
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 180
Center console 14
Central locking system 35
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 233
Changing wheels 238
Changing wheels/tires 221
Check Control 85 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically 226
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child safety locks 62
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 248
Cigarette lighter 172
Cleaning, displays 249
Climate control 163
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 187
Climate control wind‐ shield 187
Clock 88
Closing/opening via door lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 33
Clothes hooks 182
Coasting 197
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 197
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 197
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 64
Collision warning with braking function 115
Collision warning with City Braking function 112
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 71
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 135
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