2006 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 109
2006 BMW M3 Manual
Page 109 highlights
General driving notes Hot exhaust system High temperatures occur with every vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter. Heat shields are installed adjacent to some sections of the exhaust system. Never remove these shields; do not apply undercoating to their surfaces. When driving, standing at idle and parking the vehicle, take care to avoid contact between the hot exhaust system and flammable materials, e.g. hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, resulting in serious personal injury and property damage.< 109 Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge of water can form between tire and road surface. This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning, and can lead to partial or complete loss of traction, vehicle control and braking effectiveness.< The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tread depth of the tires decreases, refer also to Tire tread on page 116. Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. Otherwise, even light but consistent pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.< Wet roads: If the roads are wet or if there is heavy rain, it is advisable to gently press the brakes for a brief moment every few miles/kilometers. Watch traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users. The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors. Immediate braking force is then available if necessary. Driving through water Do not drive through water on the road if it is deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walking speed. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged.< When the vehicle is parked Condensation forms in the automatic climate control system during operation, which then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water of this kind are thus normal. Braking safely Before driving through a car wash Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a Fold in the exterior mirrors manually because they could otherwise be damaged due to the width of the vehicle. standard feature. If you are in a situation which requires full braking, it is best to brake using maximum brake pressure: panic stop. Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you can avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 512 - © 09/04 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview Pulsation at the brake pedal combines with sounds from the hydraulic circuits to indicate to the driver that ABS is in its active mode.