2006 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 110
2006 BMW M3 Manual
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110 General driving notes Inclines: To prevent overheating and, as a result, diminished braking effectiveness, drive down long or steep downhill grades in a gear which requires the least braking. Otherwise, even light but consistent pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.< The braking power of the engine can be further enhanced by downshifting the automatic transmission in manual mode, if necessary, into first gear. This helps avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Do not coast with the clutch depressed or with the transmission or selector lever in Neutral. Do not coast with the engine switched off. Otherwise, the engine provides no braking effect while the transmission is in idling position, and there is no power-assist for braking or steering when the engine is off. Floor mats, floor carpets or other objects must not be in the area near the brake or accelerator pedal, as this could impair the movement of the pedals.< Brake pads For your own safety: use only brake pads which BMW has approved for your specific vehicle model. BMW cannot evaluate nonapproved brake pads to determine if they are suitable for use, and therefore cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehicle if they are installed.< Portable phone in the vehicle BMW advises against using mobile equipment, e.g. cellular phones, inside the vehicle without connecting them directly to an outside Corrosion on the brake rotors antenna. Otherwise, it cannot be ruled Limited vehicle use, extended periods out that vehicle electronics and the with the vehicle parked or in storage, mobile equipment interfere with one and operating conditions in which brak- another. In addition, it is not ensured ing is restricted to gentle, low-pressure that the radio waves emitted during applications will all increase the tentransmission are directed outside of the dency for corrosion to form on the vehicle interior.< rotors and contamination to accumulate on the brake pads. This occurs because the minimal pressure which must be exerted by the pads to clean the rotors by brake applications is not reached. Corrosion on brake rotors is signaled by a pulsation during initial braking that usually does not disappear even after extended subsequent braking. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 512 - © 09/04 BMW AG