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When applying the brakes hard
on slippery roads or if the amount of
surface grip varies widely, always
declutch as well.
c
If the car skids
Take your foot off the accelerator and
depress the clutch or move the auto-
matic transmission selector lever to N.
Try to steer into the skid and bring the
car under control in this way.
Parking
Select the 1st gear or reverse, or
move the automatic transmission
selector lever to P. If the car is parked
on a slope, apply the handbrake as
well. To prevent the handbrake linings
from sticking to the drums as a result
of frost or corrosion, dry the drums by
applying the handbrake lightly as the
car is coming to halt.
a
The brake lights do not come on
when the handbrake is applied.
c
When a trailer is towed, the demands
on both car and driver are more
severe.
A trailer reduces manoeuvrability, the
ability to climb hills, acceleration and
braking capacity and makes the car
handle and corner differently.
The trailer load limit and the permissi-
ble nose weight (towbar downthrust)
are stated in the "Technical Data",
Page 149. The trailer load limit is also
recorded in the car's registration
document. Consult BMW Service
regarding increased trailer weights.
Trailer tow hitch*
The trailer tow hitch
*
with detachable
ball head should be of BMW-
approved pattern and, like the trailer
turn indicator repeater (which is nor-
mally a legal requirement) should be
expertly installed by BMW Service.
Keep the detachable ball rod greased
to make fitting and removal easier.
Both the comfort and sport suspen-
sion settings of your BMW afford opti-
mum safety, ride quality and
consistency of handling. They are also
perfectly suitable for towing a trailer at
up to the standard specified weight,
provided that towing is restricted to
one vacation period per year or there-
abouts,and the driving style is modi-
fied to allow for the more severe
operating conditions.
If a trailer tow hitch is retrofitted, it is
also a good idea to install the trailer-
towing suspension. This compensates
for the weight of the tow hitch and
also ensures optimum road behaviour
when the trailer is not being towed. It
is also essential if higher trailer
weights are to be towed (possible with
certain types of trailer).
BMW has not approved any other sus-
pension systems offered by the auto-
motive trade for trailer towing
purposes.
b
If a trailer tow hitch is installed,
the self-regenerating action of the rear
bumper system may not be able to
take effect.
c
Winter operation Towing a trailer
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