BMW E46 owners manual page 122

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122 Brake system Brake fluid level It is a good idea to periodically dry the Do not coast with the clutch Low brake fluid level in the reservoir brakes with a gentle application when depressed or with the transmis- combined with longer than usual pedal driving in rain and on wet roads. Watch sion or selector lever in Neutral. Do not travel may indicate a defect in one of traffic conditions to ensure that this coast with the engine shut off. The the brake system's hydraulic circuits.maneuver does not endanger other engine provides no braking effect when road users. The heat generated in this the clutch is depressed and there is no Proceed to the nearest BMW cen- process helps dry the pads and rotors power-assist for braking or steering ter. It may be necessary to apply to ensure that your brake system will when the engine is not running. higher levels of pressure to the pedal respond with undiminished efficiency 325xi, 330xi: always refer all brake when stopping and braking distances when you need it.inspection and service work to your may also be longer. Please remember When descending steep hills and BMW center, as failure to observe the to adapt your driving style accord-extended grades, downshift to a gear special procedures could result in dam- ingly.< that will allow you to continue safely age to components of the all-wheel with only a minimal amount of braking. drive. Disc brakes This helps avoid placing excessive Never allow floor mats, carpets or any loads on the brake system. Use care to other objects to protrude into the area When the vehicle is driven only occa-avoid exceeding the approved engine-around the accelerator, clutch and sionally, during extended periods when speed range, refer to page 80.brake pedals and obstruct their move- the vehicle is not used at all, and in ment.< operating conditions where brake appli- cations are less frequent, there is an Brake pads increased tendency for corrosion of the For your own safety: use only rotors and accumulation of contamina- brake pads which BMW has tion on the brake pads. This occurs approved for your specific vehicle because the minimal pressure that must model. BMW cannot evaluate non- be exerted by the pads to clean the approved brake pads to determine if rotors by brake applications is not they are suitable for use, and therefore reached. cannot ensure the operating safety of Corrosion on brake rotors is signaled by the vehicle if they are installed.< a running or pulsation during braking; even extended subsequent braking will not cure this phenomenon.

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