BMW X1 E84 owners manual page 128

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Seite 128 Driving tips Things to remember when driving Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not again when they are returned after being reѪ used at all. moved, such as for cleaning.◀ ▷ Infrequent use of the brakes. Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure Driving in wet conditions that must be exerted by the pads during brake When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, brieflyapplications to clean the discs is not reached. exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the few miles. brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating efѪ Ensure that this action does not endanger otherfect that generally cannot be corrected. road users. Condensation under the parked vehicle The heat generated in this process helps dry the brake discs and pads. When using the automatic climate control, conѪ densation water develops that exits underneath In this way braking efficiency will be available the vehicle. when you need it. Therefore, traces of condensed water under the Hills vehicle are normal. Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required. Otherwise, Driving on poor roads the brake system may overheat, resulting in a reduction in the brake system efficiency. BMW X1 combines an all-wheel drive system You can increase the engine's braking effect by with the advantages of a normal passenger car. shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if Do not drive on unpaved terrain necessary. Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as otherѪ Downshifting in manual mode of the automatic wise the vehicle may be damaged.◀ transmission, refer to page 63. For your own safety and the safety of passenѪ Avoid load on the brakes gers and the vehicle, adhere to the following Avoid placing excessive load on the brake points: system. Light but consistent brake pressure can ▷ Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before lead to high temperatures, brake wear and posѪ driving; never take risks. sibly even brake failure.◀ ▷ Adjust speeds according to road conditions. Do not drive in neutral The steeper and rougher the road surface is, Do not drive in neutral or with the enginethe lower the speed should be. stopped, as doing so disables engine braking. In ▷ When driving on steep uphill and downhill addition, steering and brake assist is unavailable grades: the engine oil and coolant should be with the engine stopped.◀ filled nearly to the MAX mark. ▷ Use Hill Descent Control HDC, refer to Brake disc corrosion page 96, on steep downhill grades. Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination ▷ Watch for stones, holes, and other obstacles on the brake pads are furthered by: and drive around these where possible. ▷ Low mileage. 128 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 914 595 - VI/12

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