BMW X3 E83 owners manual page 79

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to a fire, and with it the risk of serious prop-Do not drive with your foot resting on erty damage as well as personal injury.< the brake pedal. Otherwise, even light but consistent pedal pressure can lead to Parking the vehicle high temperatures, brake wear and possi- Condensation forms in the air conditioner bly even brake failure.< system during operation, and then exits Wet conditions under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are thus normal. While driving in wet conditions and in heavy rain, it is a good idea to apply light At a glance Before driving into the car wash pressure to the brake pedal every few Fold in the exterior mirrors, refer to miles. Watch traffic conditions to ensure page 31, as otherwise they could be dam- that this maneuver does not endanger aged due to the width of the vehicle. other road users. The heat which is gener- Deactivate the rain sensor as otherwise ated by the brake applications helps to dry damage could result from undesired wiper the brake pads and rotors. The required activation, refer to page 42. braking force will then be available when you need it. Hydroplaning On a grade When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you do not, a You can retain full and unimpaired braking Controls wedge of water can form between tires and efficiency by downshifting to a gear in road surface. This phenomenon is referred which only minimal brake applications are to as hydroplaning, and is characterized by needed when descending long or steep a partial or complete loss of contact downhill stretches. between tires and road surface, ultimately You can further enhance the engine's brak- undermining your ability to steer and brake ing effect by selecting a lower gear in the the vehicle.< automatic transmission's manual mode, downshifting as far as first gear on Driving through water extremely steep stretches, refer to Do not drive through water on the page 38. This strategy helps you avoid road if it is deeper than 20 in/50 cm, placing excessive loads on the brake sys- Driving tips and then only at walking speed. Otherwise, tem. the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems During slower downhill driving, use the Hill and the transmission may be damaged.< Descent Control HDC, refer to page 51. Never drive with the clutch pressed, with the transmission in Neutral or Safe braking with the engine switched off, as otherwise there is no engine braking when the trans- Emergency stops mission is in Neutral, and no power-assist The best way to brake is to apply maximum for brakes and steering. pressure to the brake pedal during emer- Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other gency – panic stops. Since the vehicle objects to protrude into the area around the Mobility maintains steering responsiveness, you accelerator and brake pedals and obstruct can nevertheless avoid possible obstacles their movement.< with a minimum of steering effort. Corrosion Pulsation at the brake pedal combined with When the vehicle is driven only occasion- sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicates ally, during extended periods when the to the driver that ABS is in its active mode. vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake applications are 77 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 631 - © 07/03 BMW AG Reference

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