BMW 01 41 0 155 307 Manual Do Utilizador

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Winter operation
Winter is often accompanied by rapid 
changes in weather. Adaptions in 
driving style should be accompanied by 
preparations on the vehicle itself to 
ensure that your vehicle operates safely 
and trouble-free throughout the winter 
months.
Coolant
Be sure that the coolant mixture 
contains the year-round ratio of 50:50 
water and antifreeze/corrosion protec-
tion. This mixture will resist freezing to 
approx. –34 7 (–37 6). Replace the 
coolant every four years.
Locks
BMW door lock deicer can be used to 
free them if frozen. This deicer also 
contains lubricant.
After using the deicer, treatment with 
BMW lock cylinder grease is recom-
mended.
Rubber seals and components 
To prevent the weather stripping from 
freezing, apply a spray-on rubber treat-
ment or silicone spray to the door, hood 
and tailgate seals.
A full range of car care products is 
available from your BMW center.
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Snow chains
BMW snow chains can be mounted on 
both summer and winter tires. Mount 
them in pairs on the rear wheels only 
and comply with the manufacturer's 
safety precautions. Do not exceed a 
maximum speed of 30 mph (50 km/h). 
In this type of exceptional situation 
where the snow chains are mounted, 
deactivate the ASC+T/DSC. Refer to 
page 
.
BMW 325xi: in a worst-case scenario, 
i.e. if your vehicle is stuck on one side 
or you cannot access one tire, then only 
one chain may be attached to a rear 
wheel for a short period of time.
Starting off
When starting off from a full stop in 
deep snow or when "rocking" the 
vehicle to free it, it may be effective to 
deactivate the ASC+T/DSC system for 
a short period. Refer to page 
.
Driving on low-traction road 
surfaces
Use smooth, gentle pressure to control 
the accelerator pedal. Avoid excessive 
engine speeds and shift to the next 
higher gear at an early point. Downshift 
into the next lower gear on ascents or 
descents. Maintain an adequate 
distance between yourself and the 
vehicle ahead.
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