BMW 5 E60 E61 owners manual page 109

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The risk of hydroplaning increases as the You can further enhance the engine's brak- tread depth of the tires decreases, refer ing effect by selecting a lower gear in the also to Tire tread on page 173. automatic transmission's manual mode, downshifting as far as first gear on Water on the road extremely steep stretches, refer to At a glance Do not drive through water on the pages 50 and 55. This strategy helps you road if it is deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, avoid placing excessive loads on the brake and then only at walking speed at the most. system. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electri- Never drive with the clutch pressed or cal systems and the transmission may be allow the vehicle to coast with the damaged.< transmission in Neutral – or with the engine Controls switched off – there is no engine braking Brakes when the transmission is in Neutral, and no Your BMW is equipped with ABS as stan- power-assist for brakes and steering when dard. The best way to achieve optimized the engine is not running. response from the ABS is to apply maxi- Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other mum pressure to the brake pedal during objects to protrude into the area around the emergency: panic stops. Since the vehicle accelerator and brake pedals and obstruct maintains steering responsiveness, you their movement.< Driving tips can nevertheless avoid possible obstacles Corrosion on the brake rotors with a minimum of steering effort. Pulsation at the brake pedal combines with When the vehicle is driven only occasion- sounds from the hydraulic circuits to indi-ally, during extended periods when the cate to the driver that ABS is in its active vehicle is not used at all, and in operating mode. conditions where brake applications are Navigation Do not drive with your foot resting on less frequent, there is an increased ten- the brake pedal. Even light but con- dency for corrosion to form on rotors, while sistent pedal pressure can lead to high contaminants accumulate on the brake temperatures, brake wear and possibly pads. This occurs because the minimum even brake failure.< pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the Driving in wet conditions rotors is not reached. Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, Entertainment While driving in wet conditions and in the brakes will tend to respond with a pul- heavy rain, it is a good idea to apply light sating effect that even extended applica- pressure to the brake pedal every few tion will fail to cure. miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger Brake pads other road users. The heat generated in this The brake pad wear warning lamp process helps dry the pads and rotors to lights up and a message appears on Communications ensure that full braking efficiency will then the Check Control. Please note any be available when you need it. supplementary information that appears Hills there. You can retain full and unimpaired braking Warning lamp for Canadian models. efficiency by downshifting to a gear in which only minimal brake applications are Mobility needed when descending long or steep The brake pads have reached their mini- downhill stretches. mum pad thickness. Have them replaced at your BMW center as soon as possible. 107 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG Reference

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