BMW 740i Owner's Manual page 130

ng on low-traction road
ces
mooth, gentle pressure to control
ccelerator pedal. Avoid excessive
e speeds and shift to the next
r gear at an early point. Adapt
peed and driving style when ap-
hing grades. Maintain an ade-
distance between yourself and
ar ahead.
es
r road conditions substantially re-
the amount of traction available
een the tires and the road surface;
sulting increases in braking dis-
are considerable and should be
nually borne in mind.
s intended to prevent the wheels
ocking during brake applications,
elping to maintain vehicle stability
teering response.
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If the ABS does not respond in a critical
braking situation and the wheels lock:
Reduce the pressure on the brake
pedal until the wheels just start to roll
again while still maintaining enough
force to continue braking.
Following that, increase pedal pressure
again. Reduce the pressure as the
wheels lock, then reapply pressure, etc.
This type of staggered braking will re-
duce the braking distance, and the ve-
hicle still remains responsive to steer-
ing.
You can then attempt to steer around
hazards after you have reduced pres-
sure on the brake pedal.
Do not shift down on slick road
surfaces. Doing so could cause
the rear wheels to lose traction and
skid, which could result in the loss of
vehicle control.<
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