BMW M5 2001 Manual page 126

Winter operation
126n
Brakes
Winter road conditions substantially
reduce the amount of traction available
between the tires and the road surface.
The resulting increases in braking
distance are considerable and should
be kept in mind at all times.
ABS is intended to prevent the wheels
from locking during brake applications,
thus helping to maintain vehicle stability
and steering response.
If the ABS system does not respond for
any reason 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. Repeat this braking
method as necessary.
This type of staggered braking will
reduce the braking distance, and the
vehicle still remains responsive to
steering.
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, resulting in the loss of vehicle
control.<
Depress the clutch during hard
braking on road surfaces that
provide only poor or uneven
Skid control
Depress the clutch and release the
accelerator pedal. Countersteer care-
fully and attempt to regain control of the
vehicle.
Parking
Engage either 1st or reverse gear.
Apply the parking brake whenever you
park on inclined surfaces. In order to
prevent the parking brake linings from
locking due to frost or corrosion, dry
them by gently applying the parking
brake as the vehicle is coming to a
traction.<
stop. Make sure that following traffic
is not endangered.
The brake lamps do not light
up when the parking brake is
applied.<
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