You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces-
sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing
excessive loads on the brake system. Down-
shifting in manual mode of the automatic trans-
mission, refer to page 58.
The engine can be switched off when the selec-
tor lever is in position N. Refer also to page 36.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. The ultimate result
can assume the form of a sudden blow-out.<
Never drive with the clutch held down,
with the transmission in idle or with the
engine switched off; otherwise, engine braking
action will not be present or there will be no
power assistance to the brakes or steering.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other
objects to protrude into the area around the
pedals, otherwise pedal function could be
impaired.<
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.
1.
Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard*:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
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.
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, overloading
can result in damage to the vehicle and
unstable driving conditions.<
2.
3.
4.
Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
When the vehicle is parked
Condensation forms while the automatic cli-
mate control is in operation, and then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water
under the vehicle are therefore normal.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.
The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
Before driving into a car wash
For general information about taking care of
your BMW, refer to the Caring for your vehicle
brochure.
1,400
lbs. and there will be five 150 lbs.
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is
650
1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
lbs.:
With convenient access and automatic
transmission
5.
Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch.
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| Tags | BMW 323i, BMW 325i, BMW 325xi, BMW 330i, BMW 330xi, BMW E90 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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