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:
Soft bottle holder
Soft bottle holder
CAUTION
● Do not use bottle holder for any other
objects that could be thrown about in
the vehicle and possibly injure people
during sudden braking or an accident.
...
Power Reclining Seatbacks
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust a power seatback,
if equipped:
• Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
• Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise. ...
Unbuckling the belt
1. Hold the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the belt back into its reel. ...
