BMW M5 2000, Manual, Page: 107 / 189

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Repairs
Index
Overview
Controls
Car care
Technology
Data
Driving notes
Brakes:
Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light but con-
sistent pedal pressure can lead to high
temperatures, brake wear and possibly
even brake failure.
Aquaplaning:
A wedge of water can form between the
tires and the road surface when you
operate the vehicle on wet or slushy
roads. This phenomenon is referred to
as aquaplaning or hydroplaning. It is
characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and
the road surface. The ultimate results
are loss of steering and braking control.
Driving through water:
Do not drive through water that is
deeper than 1 foot (30 cm). If you must
drive through water accumulations up
to that depth, drive only at walking
speed. Driving at a faster speed could
cause damage to the engine, the elec-
trical systems and the transmission.
Rear parcel tray:
Do not place heavy or hard objects on
the rear parcel tray. If you do so, they
could pose a danger to vehicle occu-
pants during a braking or evasive ma-
neuver, or in a crash.
Clothes hooks:
When suspending articles of clothing
from the hooks, be sure that they will
not obstruct the driver's vision. Do not
hang heavy objects on the hooks. If you
do so, such objects could pose a dan-
ger during braking or evasive maneu-
vers.
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