BMW 2007 650i Coupe Manual Do Proprietário

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BMW advises against using mobile com-
munications devices, e.g. mobile phones, 

inside the vehicle without a direct connection to 
an external antenna. Otherwise, the vehicle 
electronics and mobile communications device 
can interfere with each other. In addition, there 
is no assurance that the radiation emitted dur-
ing transmission will be conveyed out of the 
vehicle interior.

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When driving on wet or slushy roads, 
reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge 

of water can form between tires and road sur-
face. This phenomenon is referred to as hydro-
planing, and is characterized by a partial or 
complete loss of contact between the tires and 
the road surface, ultimately undermining your 
ability to steer and brake the vehicle.

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The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tread 
depth of the tires decreases, also refer to Mini-
mum tire tread on page

Do not drive through water on the road if it 
is deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at 

walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehi-
cle's engine, the electrical systems and the 
transmission may be damaged.

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On inclines, do not hold the vehicle with 
the clutch; use the handbrake. Otherwise, 

greater clutch wear will result.

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Start off quickly on slopes. Do not hold 
the vehicle on a hill by applying the throt-

tle, but engage the handbrake instead. Other-
wise, overheating can occur in the transmission 
region.

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The starting assistant enables you to start off 
conveniently on slopes. The handbrake is not 
required for this purpose.

1.

Hold the vehicle with the footbrake.

2.

Release the footbrake and drive off quickly.

The starting assistant holds the vehicle 
for approx. 2 seconds after releasing the 

footbrake. Depending on the load, the vehicle 
may also roll back slightly during this time. 
After releasing the footbrake, drive off quickly, 
otherwise the starting assistant no longer holds 
the vehicle after approx. 2 seconds and it 
begins to roll back.

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Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard 
feature. In situations that require it, it is best to 
brake with full force. Since the vehicle maintains 
steering responsiveness, you can still avoid 
possible obstacles with a minimum of steering 
effort.
Pulsation at the brake pedal combines with 
sounds from the hydraulic circuits to indicate to 
the driver that ABS is in its active mode.

Do not drive with your foot resting on the 
brake pedal. Even light but consistent 

pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures, 
brake wear and possibly even brake failure.

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When driving on wet roads or in heavy rain, it is 
a good idea to apply light pressure to the brake 
pedal every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions 
to ensure that this maneuver does not endan-
ger other road users. The heat generated in this 
process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure 
that full braking efficiency will then be available 
when you need it.

To prevent overheating and thus reduced 
efficiency of the brake system, downshift 

to a gear in which only minimal brake applica-
tions are needed when descending long or 
steep downhill stretches. Even light but consis-

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