BMW 760Li Sedan 2010 User Manual

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Climate control windshield

The marked area is not covered with infrared re‐
flective coating.
Use this area for garage door openers, devices
for electronic charge collection, etc.

Mobile communication devices in the

vehicle

Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle

It is advised that you do not use mobile commu‐
nication devices, e.g., mobile phones, inside the
vehicle without connecting them directly to the
external antenna. Otherwise, the vehicle elec‐
tronics and mobile communication devices can
interfere with each other. In addition, there is no
assurance that the radiation generated during
transmission will be discharged from the vehicle
interior.◀

Hydroplaning

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. 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, re‐

duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀

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 limita‐
tions

Do not exceed this water depth and walking
speed; otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the elec‐
trical systems and the transmission may be
damaged.◀

Braking safely

Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations when this is neces‐
sary.
Since the vehicle maintains steering respon‐
siveness. you can still avoid any obstacles with
a minimum of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.

Driving in wet conditions

When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly
exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every
few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry the
brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.

Hills

Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear
in which the least braking is required. Otherwise,
the brake system may overheat, resulting in a
reduction in the brake system efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down in the manual mode of the

auto‐

matic transmission, refer to page 71

Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake

system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and pos‐
sibly even brake failure.◀

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