BMW X5 E53 owners manual page 135

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Brake system 135n Brake fluid level Disc brakes on the brakes and possible impairment If the brake fluid level is too low and When the vehicle is driven only occa- of the braking effect. brake pedal travel has become longer, sionally, during extended periods when Do not coast with the clutch there may be a defect in one of the two the vehicle is not used at all, and in depressed or with the transmis- brake system's hydraulic circuits. operating conditions where brake appli- sion or selector lever in neutral. Do not Overview cations are less frequent, there is an drive with the engine switched off. The Proceed to the nearest increased tendency for corrosion of the engine provides no braking effect when BMW Sports Activity Vehicle rotors and accumulation of contamina- the clutch is depressed or the transmis- center. Here increased pressure on the tion on the brake pads. This occurs sion is in neutral, and there is no brake pedal may be required, and slight because the minimal pressure which power-assist for braking or steering pulling to the side and longer braking must be exerted by the pads to clean Controls distances may result. Please remember the discs by brake applications is not when the engine is not running. to adapt your driving style accord- reached. Have brake inspections performed at a ingly.< If the brake rotors are corroded, they BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center will tend to respond to braking with a only. If you do not, parts of the four- pulsating effect which even extended wheel drive system could be damaged. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any Maintenance application will fail to cure. other objects to protrude into the area When driving in wet conditions and in around the accelerator, clutch and heavy rain, it is advisable to apply light brake pedals and obstruct their move- pressure to the brake pedal from time ment.< to time. Watch traffic conditions to Repairs ensure that this maneuver does not Brake pads endanger other road users. The heat For your own safety: use only which is generated by the brake appli- brake pads that BMW has cations helps to dry the brake pads and released for your particular vehicle rotors. The braking force is then imme- model. BMW cannot evaluate non- diately available when required. approved brake pads to determine if Data Extended or steep mountain descents they are suited for use, and therefore should be driven in the gear in which cannot ensure the operating safety of only minimal periodic brake application the vehicle if they are installed.< is required. This avoids excessive strain Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 416 - © 10/01 BMW AG

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