BMW M4 F82 F84 Coupe M Power owners manual page 162

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Seite 158 Driving tips Things to remember when driving wise the brakes may overheat and reduce Objects within the range of movement of the pedals brake efficiency. Manual transmission: No objects in the area around the pedals You can increase the engine's braking effect Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other by shifting down, going all the way to first gear, objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the if needed. function of the pedals could be impeded while driving and create the risk of an accident.M double-clutch transmission: Do not place additional floor mats over existingYou can increase the engine's braking effect mats or other objects. by shifting down in sequential mode, refer to page 71. Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly attached to Brake disc corrosion floor. Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐ brake pads are favored by: tened again after they were removed for clean‐ ing, e.g.◀ ▷ Low mileage. ▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not Driving in wet conditions used at all. When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,▷ Infrequent use of the brakes. press brake pedal ever so gently every few Corrosion will built up when the maximum miles. pressure applied to the brake pads during Ensure that this action does not endanger braking is not reached - thus discs don't get other traffic. cleaned. The heat generated in this process helps dryCorrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause the brake discs and pads. a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐ sponse - generally that cannot be corrected. In this way braking efficiency will be available when you need it. Condensation under the parked vehicle Hills When using the automatic climate control, Avoid stressing the brakes condensation water develops collecting under‐ Avoid placing excessive stress on the neath the vehicle. brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐ These traces of water under the vehicle are sure can lead to high temperatures, brakes normal. wearing out and possibly even brake failure.◀ Do not drive in neutral Ground clearance Do not drive in neutral or with the engine Limited ground clearance stopped, as doing so disables engine braking. Observe the limited ground clearance of In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐ the vehicle, e. g. while entering underground available with the engine stopped.◀ parking garages or when driving over obsta‐ cles. Otherwise, damages to the vehicle may Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the result.◀ gear that requires least braking efforts. Other‐ 158 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 786 - II/15

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