BMW 5 Series: Hydroplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning.
It 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.
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce
your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀
Mobile communication devices in the
vehicle
Mobile communication devices in the vehicle
It is advised that you do not use mobile communication
devices, e.g., mobile phones, inside the
vehicle without connecting them directly to the
exte ...
Driving through water
Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper
than 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this height, no
faster than walking speed, up to 6 mph/10 km/h.
Adhere to water depth and speed limitations
Do not ...
See also:
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)
If the vehicle is involved in a
collision and it is damaged, have the
damage repaired by a qualified
technician using the proper
equipment and quality replacement
parts. Poorly performed col ...
Other alarm-related functions
Automatic re-arming
If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lock) and
the alarm will re-arm after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened.
Audible/visual ...
General information
WARNINGS:
Use load securing straps to anapproved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure all looseitems properly.
Place luggage and other loads aslow and as far forward as possiblewithin the ...
