brake pads replacement BMW 7 SERIES 2012 Owners Manual

Things to remember when driving
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, 4500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kickdown mode for the initial
miles.
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 trac‐
tion potential until after an initial breaking-in pe‐
riod.
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 pads
and discs. 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 ob‐
served 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 or
evasive maneuvers, passengers or other road
users may be injured or the vehicle may be dam‐
aged. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the
passenger compartment.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof*.
▷ Greatly increase the blower speed.
▷ Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. When driv‐
ing,

standing at idle and while parking, take care
to avoid possible contact between the hot ex‐
haust system and any highly flammable materi‐
als such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact
could lead to a fire, and with it the risk of serious
personal injury as well as property damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, there
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Things to remember when driving

Battery replacement, audio re‐
mote control 198
Battery replacement, remote control, rear entertain‐
ment 200
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 265
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32
Battery, vehicle 265
Before entering the car wash 271
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 140
Blinds, sun protection 45
Bluetooth audio 194
BMW Apps 238
BMW Apps, video play‐ back 193
BMW Assist 234
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 148
BMW homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 258
BMW Online 236
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 140
Brake assistant 98
Brake assistant, adaptive 98
Brake discs, breaking in 144
Brake force display 97
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 97
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 263
Brake lights, adaptive 97
Brake pads, breaking in 144
Braking, notes 145
Breakdown assis‐ tance 266, 267
Breaking in 144
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 81
Bulb replacement 260
Bulb replacement, front 261 Bulb replacement, rear
263
Bulbs and lamps 260
Button, RES 107
Button, Start/Stop 65
Bypassing, refer to starting aid 267
C
Calendar 228
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 118
Camera, care 273
Camera, Side View 119
Camera, Top View 120
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 140
Car battery 265
Car care products 272
Care, displays 273
Care, vehicle 272
Cargo 146
Cargo area lid 39
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 140
Cargo straps, securing cargo 147
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 273
Car wash 271
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 144
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 258
CD/DVD 179
CD/DVD player, rear 199, 204
CDs, storing 186
Cell phone 212
Center armrest 139
Center console 17
Central locking system 35
Central
screen, refer to Control
Display 19
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 260 Changing wheels/tires 250
Check Control 82
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61
Child-safety locks 64
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 272
Cigarette lighter 134
Cleaning, displays 273
Climate control 125
Climate control on head‐ liner 130
Climate control wind‐ shield 145
Clock 77
Closing/opening from in‐ side 39
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 36
Clothes hooks 140
Collision warning 110
Combination instrument 14
Combination
instrument, elec‐
tronic displays 16
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Computer 77
Concierge service 235
Condensation on win‐ dows 126
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 146
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