2006 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 101

the risk of serious property damage as well as personal injury.< Mobile communications devices in vehicle BMW advises against using mobile communications devices, e.g. mobile phones, inside the vehicle without a direct connection to an external antenna. Otherwise, the vehicle electronics and mobile communications device can interfere with each other. In addition, there is no assurance that the radiation emitted during transmission will be conveyed out of the vehicle interior.< Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge of water can form between tires and road surface. This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning, and is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface, ultimately undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle.< The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tread depth of the tires decreases, also refer to Minimum tire tread on page 172. To protect the clutch of the Sequential Manual Transmission from overheating, the starting-off behavior is changed under heavy loading, e.g. a rapid succession of starts on slopes. This can be noticed from shaking during starting off. On a slippery surface 1. Select program "P 400" of M Engine Dynamic Control, refer to page 55. 2. Gently press accelerator pedal to prevent wheels from spinning when starting off. Braking safely Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard feature. In situations that require it, it is best to brake with full force. Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you can still avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort. The pulsing of he brake pedal indicates that the ABS is controlling braking. In certain braking situations the perforated brake rotors can cause operating noises which, however, have not effect on the performance and operating safety of the brake system. Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. Even light but consistent pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.< 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 at the most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged.< Starting off On slopes The starting assistant enables starting off on slopes virtually without rolling back. 1. Hold the vehicle with the footbrake. 2. Make sure that the handbrake is released. 3. Release the footbrake and immediately drive off quickly. 99 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Start off quickly on slopes. Do not hold the vehicle on a hill by pressing the accelerator, but apply the footbrake or handbrake instead. Otherwise overheating and heavy wear can result in the area of the Sequential Manual Transmission.< Controls The starting assistant holds the vehicle for approx. 1 second after releasing the footbrake. Depending on the load, the vehicle may also roll back slightly during this time. After releasing the footbrake, immediately start quickly, otherwise the starting assistant no longer holds the vehicle after approx. 1 second and it begins to roll back.< At a glance