BMW 2006 M6 Coupe Manual Do Proprietário

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Driving in wet conditions

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.

Hills

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-
tent pressure on the brake pedal can lead to
high temperatures, brake wear and possibly
even brake failure.

Do not drive in idle or with the engine
switched off, otherwise there will be no

engine braking action or support of the braking
force and steering.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other
objects to protrude into the area of movement
of the pedals and impair their operation.

Corrosion on brake rotors

When the vehicle is driven only occasionally,
during extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all, and in operating conditions where
brake applications are less frequent, there is an
increased tendency for corrosion to form on
rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the
brake pads. This occurs because the minimum
pressure which must be exerted by the pads
during brake applications to clean the rotors is
not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating
effect that even extended application will fail to
cure.

When vehicle is parked

Condensation forms in the automatic climate
control during operation, and then exits under

the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under
the vehicle are therefore normal.

Before driving into a car wash

Fold in the exterior mirrors, refer to page

otherwise they could be damaged due to the
width of the vehicle.
General information on the care and mainte-
nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring
for your vehicle brochure.

Ground clearance

Ensure that sufficient ground clearance
is available. To drive down curbs, select

the "Sport" program of the EDC Electronic
Damping Control, refer to page

, to keep the

ground clearance as uniform as possible. Oth-
erwise, the vehicle may be damaged.

Cargo loading

To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over-

load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. The ultimate result
can assume the form of a sudden blow-out.

Determining loading limit

Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard

The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed

XXX lbs. or YYY kg, otherwise the vehicle
may be damaged and unstable driving con-
ditions may result.