BMW X3 F25 owners manual page 180

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Seite 176 Driving tips Things to remember when driving mission will be conducted away from the vehi‐Objects within the range of movement cle interior.◀ of the pedals No objects in the area around the pedals Hydroplaning Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other Hydroplaning objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the function of the pedals could be impeded while When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐ driving and create the risk of an accident. duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀ Do not place additional floor mats over existing On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can mats or other objects. form between the tires and road surface. Only use floor mats that have been approved This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐ for the vehicle and can be properly attached to ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete floor. loss of contact between the tires and the road Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐ surface, ultimately undermining your ability to tened again after they were removed for clean‐ steer and brake the vehicle. ing, e.g.◀ Driving through water Driving in wet conditions Observe water level and speed When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain, Do not exceed the maximum water level press brake pedal ever so gently every few and maximum speed; otherwise, the vehicle's miles. engine, the electrical systems and the trans‐ Ensure that this action does not endanger mission may be damaged.◀ other traffic. Drive though calm water only and only if it is The heat generated in this process helps dry not deeper than 19.6 inches/50 cm and at this the brake discs and pads. height, no faster than walking speed, up to In this way braking efficiency will be available 3 mph/5 km/h. when you need it. Braking safely Hills Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand‐ ard feature. Avoid stressing the brakes Applying the brakes fully is the most effective Avoid placing excessive stress on the way of braking in situations needed. brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐ sure can lead to high temperatures, brakes Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid wearing out and possibly even brake failure.◀ any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef‐ fort. Do not drive in neutral Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from Do not drive in neutral or with the engine the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its stopped, as doing so disables engine braking. active mode. In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐ In certain braking situations, the perforated available with the engine stopped.◀ brake discs can cause functional problems. Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the However, this has no effect on the perform‐ gear that requires least braking efforts. Other‐ ance and operational reliability of the brake. 176 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 386 - II/15

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