BMW 1-Series M Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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Things to remember when driving Driving tips
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.
This can also lead to a permanent loss in ride
comfort and to squealing noises during braking.
A loss in comfort can also be caused by
extended braking with little pressure on the
pedal.
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.
For information on brake system technology,
refer to Compound brake on page
26 .
Right-hand/left-hand traffic
When crossing the border into countries in
which one drives on the other side of the road
than in the country of registration, it is neces-
sary to take steps to avoid blinding oncoming
traffic with the headlamps.
Your BMW center stocks adhesive film. Follow
the accompanying instructions for applying the
film.
When the headlamps have been covered with
the adhesive film, rotate the light switch to
position
2 , refer to the Owner's Manual for the
vehicle to switch on the low beams, even with
automatic headlamp control.
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