2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 117

Things to remember when driving steep downhill stretches. Even light but consistent pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.< The braking action of the engine can be further increased by downshifting in the manual mode of the automatic transmission, possibly as far as first gear, refer to page 63. This prevents an excessive load on the brakes. Do not drive with the clutch depressed, in idle or with the engine switched off; otherwise, there will be no engine braking action or power-assisted braking and steering. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area of movement of the pedals and impair their operation.< With comfort access and automatic transmission Insert the remote control into the ignition lock. The engine can be switched off in the selector lever position N. Also refer to page 37. Cargo loading To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity, never overload the vehicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires. The ultimate result can assume the form of a sudden blow-out.< Determining loading limit 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. 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. 1. Locate the following statement on your vehicle's placard*: The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs. or YYY kg, otherwise the vehicle may be damaged and unstable driving conditions may result.< 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX lbs. or YYY kg. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the XXX amount equals 800 lbs. and there will be four 150-lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 200 lbs.: 800 lbs. minus 600 lbs. = 200 lbs. When vehicle is parked Condensation forms in the automatic climate control during operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal. Before driving into a car wash To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged, always fold them in by hand before entering an automatic car wash. 116 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG