Winter operation
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If the ABS does not respond in a critical
Rubber seals and components
Driving on low-traction road
surfaces
braking situation and the wheels lock,
reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
until the wheels just start to roll again
while still maintaining enough force to
continue braking.
To prevent the weather-stripping from
freezing, apply a spray-on rubber treat- Do not activate the Sport mode (refer to
ment or silicone spray to the door, hood page 66). Use smooth, gentle pressure
and luggage compartment lid seals.
to control the accelerator pedal. Avoid
excessive engine speeds and upshift
Then increase the pressure, reduce the
pressure when the wheels lock, reapply
pressure etc.
A full range of car-care products is early. Downshift well in advance when
available from your BMW center.< approaching uphill or downhill grades.
Maintain an adequate distance
This staggered braking procedure will
reduce braking distances while helping
you maintain steering control.
between yourself and the vehicle
ahead.
Snow chains
Mount BMW snow chains* only in pairs
on rear tires, complying with the manu-
facturer's safety precautions. Do not
exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h) while the snow chains are
You can always then attempt to steer
around hazards after you have reduced
pressure on the brake pedal.
Brakes
Winter road conditions substantially
reduce the amount of traction available
mounted and refrain from activating the between the tires and the road surface.
Never downshift to exploit engine
braking when driving on slippery
road surfaces, as this could lead to a
loss of traction at the rear wheels,
impairing your ability to control the
vehicle.<
Flat Tire Monitor, as the snow chains
could trigger false alarms and/or
prevent the system from detecting
actual pressure loss.
The resulting increases in braking
distance are considerable and should
be kept in mind at all times.
ABS is intended to prevent the wheels
from locking during brake applications,
thus helping to maintain vehicle stability
Starting off
When starting off in deep snow or when and steering response.
"rocking" the vehicle to free it, it may be
advisable to temporarily deactivate the
DSC. Refer to page 65.
Depress the clutch during hard
braking on road surfaces that
provide only poor or uneven traction.<
To maintain vehicle stability,
always drive with the system
switched on whenever possible.<
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