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from owners manual to the vehicle Mini Clubman, year of production 2007:
Things to remember when drivingDRIVING TIPS
Hydroplaning Only use floor mats that have been approved for
When driving on wet or slushy roads, the vehicle and can be appropriately fastened.
reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge Make sure that the floor mats are securely fas-
of water can form between tires and road sur-tened again after they have been removed, e.g.
face. This situation, known as hydroplaning, can for cleaning.<
cause partial or complete loss of tire contact Driving in wet conditions
with the road surface, so that the car cannot be
steered or braked properly.< When roads are wet or ther e is heavy rain, briefly
The risk of hydroplaning increases with declining exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every
tread depth on the tires, refer also to Tread few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure
depth on page133. that this maneuver does not endanger other
road users. The heat generated in this process
Driving through water helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that
Drive through water on the road only if it is Then full braking force will be immediately avail-
not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only able when it is needed.
at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the Hills
vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the
transmission may be damaged.< To prevent overheating and the resulting
reduced efficiency of the brake system,
Parking brake on inclines drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle with gear in which the least braking is required. Even
the clutch; use the parking brake. Other-light but consistent brake pressure can lead to
wise, greater clutch wear will result.
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