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Things to remember when driving

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Braking safely

Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard

feature. In situations that require it, it is best to

brake with full force. Since the vehicle maintains

steering responsiveness, you can still avoid

possible obstacles with a minimum of steering

effort.

The pulsing of he brake pedal indicates that the

ABS is controlling braking.

In certain braking situations the perforated

brake rotors can cause operating noises which,

however, have not effect on the performance

and operating safety of the brake system.

Do not drive with your foot resting on the

brake pedal. Even light but consistent

pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures,

brake wear and possibly even brake failure.<

Driving in wet conditions

When driving on wet roads or in heavy rain, it is

a good idea to apply light pressure to the brake

pedal every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions

to ensure that this maneuver does not endan-

ger other road users. The heat generated in this

process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure

that full braking efficiency will then be available

when you need it.

Hills

To prevent overheating and thus reduced

efficiency of the brake system, downshift

to a gear in which only minimal brake applica-

tions are needed when descending long or

steep downhill stretches. Even light but consis-

tent pressure on the brake pedal can lead to

high temperatures, brake wear and possibly

even brake failure.<

Sequential Manual Transmission: do not

drive in idle or with the engine switched

off, otherwise there will be no engine braking

action or support of the braking force and steer-

ing.

Manual transmission: do not drive with the

clutch depressed, in idle or with the engine

switched off, otherwise there will be no engine

braking action or support of the braking force

and steering.

Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other

objects to protrude into the area of movement

of the pedals and impair their operation.<

Corrosion on brake rotors

When the vehicle is driven only occasionally,

during extended periods when the vehicle is not

used at all, and in operating conditions where

brake applications are less frequent, there is an

increased tendency for corrosion to form on

rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the

brake pads. This occurs because the minimum

pressure which must be exerted by the pads

during brake applications to clean the rotors is

not reached.

Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the

brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating

effect that even extended application will fail to

cure.

When vehicle is parked

Condensation forms in the automatic climate

control during operation, and then exits under

the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under

the vehicle are therefore normal.

Before driving into a car wash

Fold in the exterior mirrors, refer to page 52,

otherwise they could be damaged due to the

width of the vehicle.

General information on the care and mainte-

nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring

for your vehicle brochure.

Ground clearance

Ensure that sufficient ground clearance

is available. To drive down curbs, select

the "Sport" program of the EDC Electronic

Damping Control, refer to page 84, to keep the

ground clearance as uniform as possible. Oth-

erwise, the vehicle may be damaged.<

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