BMW X6 M Power F16 owners manual page 148

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Seite 148 Driving tips Things to remember when driving Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the Driving in wet conditions brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating efѪ When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, fect that generally cannot be corrected. briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles. Condensation under the parked Ensure that this action does not endanger vehicle other road users. When using the automatic climate control, The heat generated in this process helps dry condensation water develops that exits underѪ the brake discs and pads. neath the vehicle. In this way braking efficiency will be available Therefore, traces of condensed water under when you need it. the vehicle are normal. Hills Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the Driving on poor roads gear in which the least braking is required. Your vehicle combines an all-wheel drive sysѪ Otherwise, the brake system may overheat, reѪ tem with the advantages of a normal passenѪ sulting in a reduction in the brake system effiѪ ger car. ciency. You can increase the engine's braking effect Do not drive on unpaved terrain by shifting down in the manual mode of the auѪ Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as othѪ tomatic transmission, refer to page 67. erwise the vehicle may be damaged.◀ Avoid load on the brakes For your own safety and the safety of passenѪ Avoid placing excessive load on the gers and the vehicle, adhere to the following brake system. Light but consistent brake presѪ points: sure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear ▷ Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before and possibly even brake failure.◀ driving; never take risks. Do not drive in neutral ▷ Adjust speeds according to road condiѪ tions. The steeper and rougher the road Do not drive in neutral or with the engine surface is, the lower the speed should be. stopped, as doing so disables engine braking. In addition, steering and brake assist is unѪ▷ When driving on steep uphill and downhill available with the engine stopped.◀ grades: the engine oil and coolant should be filled nearly to the MAX mark. Brake disc corrosion ▷ Use Hill Descent Control HDC, refer to page 99, on steep downhill grades. Corrosion on the brake discs and contaminaѪ tion on the brake pads are furthered by: ▷ Watch for stones, holes, and other obstaѪ cles and drive around these where possiѪ ▷ Low mileage. ble. ▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not ▷ On bumps and rough roads, avoid contact used at all. between the vehicle body and the ground. ▷ Infrequent use of the brakes. The maximum ground clearance is 8 inѪ Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure ches/20 cm and may vary with the loaded that must be exerted by the pads during brake cargo. applications to clean the discs is not reached. 148 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 910 899 - VII/13

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