General driving notes
Close the trunk lid
Only drive with the trunk closed. Failure to
do so may endanger passengers or other road users or may damage the vehicle in the
event of an accident or a braking and evasive maneuver. In addition, exhaust gas
may flow into the passenger compartment.
If special circumstances make it absolutely necessary to drive with the trunk open:
1. Close all windows and the glass roof.
2. Greatly increase the air volume of the automatic climate control system.
3. Drive cautiously.
In all vehicles, extremely high temperatures
are generated in the exhaust system. Do not remove the heat shields installed in
its vicinity, and never apply undercoating to them. When driving, standing at idle
and while parking, take care to avoid possible contact between the hot exhaust system
and any highly flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact
could lead to a fire, with the risk of serious personal injuries and property damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes. Otherwise, there is a risk of burns.
When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce
road speed. If you do not, a wedge of water can form between tires and road surface.
This situation, known as hydroplaning, means that the tire can completely lose contact
with the road surface, so that neither the car can be steered nor the brake be properly
applied.
The risk of hydroplaning increases with declining tread depth on the tires, refer also to Minimum tread depth on page 213.
Driving through water Drive through water on the road only if it is
not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walking speed at the most. Otherwise,
the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged.
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle for a lengthy
period using the clutch; use the parking brake instead. Otherwise, greater clutch
wear will result.
For more information about the drive-off assistant.
Braking safelyYour BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard feature. Applying the brakes fully is the most effective way of braking in situations in which this is necessary. Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you can still avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal, combined with sounds from the hydraulic circuits, indicate that ABS is in its active mode.
Objects in the movement range of the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpet, and other objects out
of the movement range of the pedals; otherwise, they may inhibit the function of
the pedals during driving.
Do not place additional floor mats onto an existing one or onto other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be appropriately fastened. Make sure that the floor mats are securely fastened again after they have been removed, e.g. for cleaning.
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users. The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that full braking efficiency will then be available when you need it.
Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced
efficiency of the brake system, drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear
in which the least braking is required. Even light but consistent brake pressure
can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down, all the way to first gear if necessary. This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Downshifting in manual mode of the automatic transmission.
Sport automatic transmission with double clutch
never drive with the transmission in neutral or with the engine switched off; otherwise,
there will be no engine braking action and no power assistance to the brakes and
steering. Manual transmission: never drive with the clutch held down, with the transmission
in neutral or with the engine switched off; otherwise, there will be no engine braking
action and no power assistance to the brakes and steering. Never allow floor mats,
carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the pedals; otherwise,
pedal function could be impaired.
Corrosion on brake rotors
When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent, there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads. This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure.
When the vehicle is parkedCondensation forms while the automatic climate control is in operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal.
See also:
Office information
The number of unread messages and active
tasks as well as the upcoming appointments are
displayed.
1. "Office"
2. "Current office"
3. Select the desired entry to display det ...
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main
menu. ...
Radar sensor
Position
Radar sensor
Dirty or covered sensor
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the detection
of vehicles.
▷ If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Remove
layers of snow and ice care ...