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Winter operation
The onset of winter is often accompa-
nied by rapid changes in weather.
Adaptations in driving style should be
accompanied by preparations on the
vehicle itself to ensure that your vehicle
operation through the winter remains
safe and trouble-free.
Coolant
Ensure that the coolant contains the
year-round 50:50 ratio of water and
antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor.
This mixture provides protection
against freezing down to approx.
–34 7 (–37 6). Replace the coolant
every three years.
Locks
BMW door lock deicer can be used to
free the doors if they are frozen. This
deicer also contains lubricant.
After using deicer, treatment with BMW
lock cylinder grease is recommended.
Rubber seals and components
In order to prevent freezing, apply BMW
rubber treatment or silicone spray to
weather-stripping on the doors, hood,
luggage compartment and to convert-
ible top seals.
A full range of car-care products is
available from your BMW
Snow chains
Mount the BMW snow chains
pairs on the rear wheels only. Comply
with the manufacturer's safety precau-
tions. Do not exceed a speed limit of
30 mph (50 km/h) when driving with
chains. As an exception in this situa-
tion, we recommend that you deacti-
vate the DSC and the Flat Tire Monitor
when snow chains are mounted, refer
to page
65
or page 67.
Starting off
When starting from a full stop or
"rocking" free in deep snow, we recom-
mend that you deactivate the DSC
system, refer to page 65.
Driving on low-traction road
surfaces
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Use smooth, gentle pressure to control
the accelerator pedal. Avoid excessive
engine speeds and shift to the next
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only in
higher gear at an early point. Shift down
into the next lowest gear when
approaching uphill or downhill grades.
Maintain an adequate distance between
yourself and the vehicle ahead.
Braking
Winter road conditions substantially
reduce the traction available between
the tires and the road surface.
Remember that – in every situation –
braking distances will be significantly
longer as a result of this.
ABS is intended to prevent the wheels
from locking during brake applications,
thus helping to maintain vehicle stability
and steering response.
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