BMW 320d xDrive, Руководство пользователя

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transmitting will be dissipated out of the vehi-
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Inside and outside mirrors, automatic-
dim*
The automatic-dim function of the inside and
outside mirrors
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is controlled by two photo-
cells in the inside mirror. One photo-cell is in the
mirror frame, see arrow; the other is on the back
of the mirror.
In order to ensure that the system functions
correctly, keep the photo-cells clean, do not
cover the area between the inside mirror and
windscreen, and do not affix adhesive labels or
stickers of any kind to the windscreen directly in
front of the mirror.
Climatic comfort windscreen*
Use the area marked in the illustration for your
garage-door opener, electronic devices for toll
logging, or similar. This area does not have an
infrared-reflective coating and is clearly distin-
guishable from inside the car.
Aquaplaning
When driving on wet or slushy surfaces,
reduce speed to prevent a wedge of water
from forming between the tyre and the road.
This situation, known as aquaplaning, means
that the tyre can actually lose contact com-
pletely with the road surface, so that neither the
car can be steered nor the brake be properly
applied.
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The risk of aquaplaning increases with declin-
ing tread depth on the tyres, see also Minimum
tread depth on page
96 .
Driving through water
Drive through water only to a max. depth
of 30 cm (12 in), and no faster than walk-
ing pace, otherwise the engine, electrical sys-
tem and transmission may be damaged.
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Apply the handbrake on uphill
gradients
Never try to prevent the car from rolling
back on an uphill gradient by slipping the
clutch; always apply the handbrake. The clutch
will otherwise wear rapidly.
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In vehicles with 6-cylinder engines, use the
drive-off assistant as well; see page
59 .
Safe braking
Your BMW is equipped with ABS as standard.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations in which this is nec-
essary. Since the car remains steerable, you
can avoid obstacles by turning the steering
wheel as smoothly as possible.
The pulsating sensation at the brake pedal,
combined with the sound of the hydraulic sys-
tem operating, indicates that ABS is interven-
ing.
Wet roads
In damp weather or heavy rain, apply the brakes
briefly with light pedal pressure every few kilo-
metres/miles. When doing so, make sure that
no other road user is hindered. The resulting
heat dries the brake discs and pads. The brak-
ing force will then be available immediately if
needed.
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