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Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic

dimming feature*

The automatic dimming feature of the interior

and exterior mirrors

* is controlled by two photo

cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo

cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is

on the back of the mirror.

In order to ensure that the system functions

correctly, keep the photo cells clean, do not

cover the area between the interior rearview

mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive

labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield

directly in front of the mirror.

Hydroplaning

When driving on wet or slushy roads,

reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge

of water can form between tires and road sur-

face. This situation, known as hydroplaning,

means that the tire can actually lose contact

completely with the road surface, so that nei-

ther the car can be steered nor the brake be

properly applied.<

The risk of hydroplaning increases with declin-

ing tread depth on the tires, refer also to Mini-

mum tread depth on page 177.

Driving through water

Drive through water on the road only if it is

not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only

at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the

vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the

transmission may be damaged.<

Using handbrake on inclines

On inclines, do not hold the vehicle with

the clutch; use the handbrake. Otherwise

greater clutch wear will result.<

Also use the drive-off assistant, refer to

page 80.

Braking safely

Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard

feature. Applying the brakes fully is the most

effective way of braking in situations in which

this is necessary. Since the vehicle maintains

steering responsiveness, you can still avoid

possible obstacles with a minimum of steering

effort.

Pulsation of the brake pedal, combined with

sounds from the hydraulic circuits, indicate that

ABS is in its active mode.

Driving in wet conditions

When roads are wet or there is heavy rain,

briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal

every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to

ensure that this maneuver does not endanger

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 the resulting

reduced efficiency of the brake system,

drive long or steep downhill gradients in the

gear in which the least braking is required. Even

light but consistent pedal pressure can lead to

high temperatures, brake wear and possibly

even brake failure.<

You can increase the engine's braking effect by

shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces-

sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing

excessive loads on the brake system. Down-

shifting in manual mode of the automatic trans-

mission, refer to page 52.

Never drive with the clutch pedal held

down, with the gearshift lever or selector

lever in neutral or with the engine switched off;

engine braking action will not be present with

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