BMW X1 E84 owners manual page 127

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Seite 127 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Do not remove the heat shields installed andDriving through water never apply undercoating to them. Make sure Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves, grass, than 12 inches/30 cm and at this height, no etc. do not come in contact with the hot exhaust faster than walking speed, up to 6 mph/10 km/h. system during driving, while in idle position Adhere to water depth and speed limitaѪ mode, or when parked. Such contact could lead tions to a fire, and with it the risk of serious personal injury as well as property damage. Do not exceed this water depth and walking speed; otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the elecѪ Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, there trical systems and the transmission may be is the danger of getting burned.◀ damaged.◀ Mobile communication devices in the Braking safely vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard Mobile communication devices in the veѪ feature. hicle Applying the brakes fully is the most effective It is not recommended to use mobile phones, way of braking in situations when this is necesѪ such as mobile phones without a direct connecѪ sary. tion to an external aerial in the vehicle's passenѪ The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness. ger compartment. Otherwise, the vehicle elecѪ You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum tronics and mobile communication devices can of steering effort. interfere with each other. In addition, there is no assurance that the radiation generated duringPulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from transmission will be discharged from the vehiclethe hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its interior.◀ active mode. Do not let your foot rest on the brake pedal Hydroplaning Do not drive with your foot resting on the On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can brake pedal. Even light but consistent pedal form between the tires and road surface. pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplanѪwear and possibly even brake failure.◀ ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road Objects in the area around the pedals surface, ultimately undermining your ability to No objects in the area around the pedals steer and brake the vehicle. Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other Hydroplaning objects out of the area of motion of the pedals; When driving on wet or slushy roads, reѪ otherwise, the function of the pedals could be duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀ impeded while driving The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tireDo not place additional floor mats over existing tread depth decreases. Minimum tread depth,mats or other objects. refer to page 234. Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place. 127 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 914 595 - VI/12

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