BMW 5 E39 owners manual page 147

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Winter operation 147n Rubber seals and components Driving on low-traction road If the ABS does not respond in a critical In order to prevent the weather-strip- surfaces braking situation and the wheels lock: ping from freezing, apply BMW rubber Use smooth, gentle pressure to control reduce the pressure on the brake pedal treatment or silicone spray to the seals the accelerator pedal. Avoid excessive until the wheels just start to roll again on the doors, hood and luggage com- engine speeds and shift to the next while still maintaining enough force to Overview partment lid/tailgate. higher gear at an early point. Adapt continue braking. your speed and driving style when ap- Following that, increase pedal pressure A full range of car-care products is proaching grades or slopes. Maintain again. Reduce the pressure as the available from your BMW center.< an adequate distance between yourself wheels lock, then reapply pressure. Controls and the vehicle ahead. Repeat this procedure. Snow chains This type of staggered braking will BMW snow chains * can be mounted on Brakes reduce the braking distance, and the both summer and winter tires. Mount Winter road conditions substantially vehicle still remains responsive to them in pairs on the rear wheels only reduce the amount of traction available steering. Car care and comply with the manufacturer's between the tires and the road surface. You can then attempt to steer around safety precautions. Do not exceed a The resulting increases in braking dis-hazards after you have reduced pres- maximum speed of 30 mph (50 km/h). tance are considerable and should be sure on the brake pedal. For maximum traction, we recommend kept in mind at all times. Do not shift down on slick road Repairs that you manually deactivate the ABS is intended to prevent the wheels surfaces. Doing so could cause ASC+T/DSC* when driving with snow from locking during brake applications, the rear wheels to lose traction and chains mounted. Refer to page 102. thus helping to maintain vehicle stability skid, which could result in the loss of Starting off and steering response. vehicle control.< Technology We recommend that you use the Depress the clutch during hard manual control switch to deactivate braking on road surfaces which ASC+T/ DSC* when starting off in deep provide only poor or uneven traction.< snow or when rocking the car to free it Data (refer to page 102). Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 420 - © 01/01 BMW Group

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