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Antilock Brake System (ABS)

The concept

ABS keeps the wheels from locking

during braking, thereby enhancing

active driving safety.

Braking with ABS

If you are in a situation that requires full

braking, you will exploit the full benefits

of ABS system if you apply maximum

pedal pressure: panic stop. Since the

vehicle maintains steering responsive-

ness, you can avoid possible obstacles

with a minimum of steering effort,

despite the full brake application.

Pulsation at the brake pedal combined

with sounds from the hydraulic circuits

indicates to the driver that ABS is in its

active mode.

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

DBC is included in the DSC, refer to

page 86.

If you apply the brakes rapidly, this sys-

tem automatically generates maximum

braking force boost and thus helps to

achieve the shortest possible braking

distance in panic braking situations. All

of the benefits of the ABS are exploited

under these circumstances.

Do not reduce the pressure on the

brake pedal for the duration of the

brake application. When the brake

pedal is released, the DBC is deacti-

vated.

Cornering Brake Control (CBC)

CBC is an advanced engineering devel-

opment of ABS. When braking during

cornering with high lateral accelera-

tion, or when braking during a lane

change, vehicle stability is improved

and the steering response is enhanced.

Hardtop*

It is not necessary to remove the fabric

top even in the winter, when the hard-

top is generally in constant use. But you

can also remove it easily at any time.

Before the fabric top is stored in the

convertible top compartment, it must

be absolutely dry in order to avoid

water spots and mildew from forming.

The hardtop offers reading lamps and

clothes hooks that can be used just by

pressing. It is also possible to mount a

luggage rack on the roof. Please con-

sult your BMW center.

When hanging clothing from the

hooks, be sure that they will not

obstruct the driver's vision. Do not hang

heavy objects on the hooks. If you do

so, they could cause personal injury

during braking or evasive maneuvers.<

Two people are required for installation

or removal. Work with extreme caution

in order to avoid paint damage and

damage to the body or hardtop.

To facilitate hardtop installation or

removal, you can obtain a specially

designed hardtop lift* or hardtop rack*

at your BMW center.

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