BMW 2012 MINI COUNTRYMAN Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 110)

Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS

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When you are driving on poor roads, there are a

few points which you should strictly observe for

your own safety, for that of your passengers,

and for the safety of the vehicle:

> Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before

beginning to drive and do not take risks

under any circumstances.

> Adapt your speed to road conditions. The

steeper and rougher the road surface is, the

lower the speed should be.

> When driving on very steep uphill or down-

hill grades, make sure in advance that the

engine oil and coolant levels are close to the

maximum mark, refer to page 203.

> While driving, watch carefully for obstacles

such as rocks or holes. Try to avoid these

obstacles whenever possible.

> Make sure that the undercarriage does not

touch the ground, for example on hilltops

and bumpy roads. The ground clearance of

the vehicle is a maximum of approx. 6.0 in/

15 cm. Please note that the ground clear-

ance can vary depending on loading and the

driving conditions of the vehicle.

> Only drive through road surface water up to

a maximum water depth of 1 ft/30 cm and

only at walking speed; do not remain sta-

tionary.

> After driving through water at low speed,

lightly press the brake pedal several times to

dry the brakes and to prevent the braking

effect from being reduced by wetness.

> Depending on the condition of the surface, it

may be practical to briefly activate DTC, refer

to DTC Dynamic Traction Control on

page 71.

> If the drive wheels spin on one side, depress

the accelerator pedal sufficiently so that the

driving stability control systems can distrib-

ute the drive forces to the individual wheels.

After driving on poor roads, please observe the

following points to maintain the driving safety of

the vehicle:

> Clean the coarsest dirt from the body.

> Clean mud, snow, ice, etc. from the wheels

and tires and check the tires for damage.

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