Winter operation
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The onset of winter is often accompa-
nied by rapid changes in weather.
Adaptations in driving style should be
accompanied by preparations on the
vehicle itself to ensure that your vehicle
operation through the winter remains
safe and trouble-free.
Rubber seals and components
Starting off
In order to prevent freezing, apply BMW When starting from a full stop or
rubber treatment to weather-stripping
on the doors, hood, luggage compart-
ment and to convertible top seals.
"rocking" free in deep snow, we recom-
mend that you switch off the ASC+T/
DSC* system, refer to pages 73, 74.
A full range of car-care products is
available from your BMW center.<
Driving on low-traction road
surfaces
Coolant
Use smooth, gentle pressure to control
the accelerator pedal. Avoid excessive
BMW snow chains* can be mounted on engine speeds and shift to the next
Ensure that the coolant contains the
year-round 50 :50 ratio of water and
antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor. This
mixture provides protection against
freezing down to approx. –34 7
(–37 6). Replace the coolant every
three years.
Snow chains
both summer and winter tires. Mount
them in pairs on the rear wheels only.
Comply with the manufacturer's safety
precautions. Do not exceed a speed
limit of 30 mph (50 km/h) when driving
with chains. As an exception in this
situation, we recommend that you
switch off the ASC+T/DSC* system
when snow chains are mounted. Refer
to pages 73, 74.
higher gear at an early point. Shift down
into the next lowest gear when
approaching uphill or downhill grades.
Maintain an adequate distance between
yourself and the vehicle ahead.
Locks
Brakes
BMW door lock deicer can be used to
free the doors if they are frozen. This
deicer also contains lubricant.
Winter road conditions substantially
reduce the traction available between
the tires and the road surface.
After using deicer, treatment with BMW
lock cylinder grease is recommended.
Remember that – in every situation –
braking distances will be significantly
longer as a result of this.
ABS is intended to prevent the wheels
from locking during brake applications,
thus helping to maintain vehicle stability
and steering response.
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