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EnglishOperation, care and maintenance -> Driving notes for your BMW 5 Series 1995-2003
Driving notes
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Brakes: Rear parcel tray:
Do not drive with your foot resting Do not place heavy or hard objects on
on the brake pedal. Even light but
consistent pedal pressure can lead to
high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure.
Aquaplaning:
the rear parcel tray. If you do so, they
could pose a danger to vehicle occu-
pants during a braking or evasive
maneuver, or in a crash.
Clothes hooks:
A wedge of water can form between the When suspending articles of clothing
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:
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
danger during braking or evasive
maneuvers.<
Do not drive through water that is
deeper than 1 ft (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.
