Antilock brake system (abs) – BMW 2006 bmw 325i User Manual

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Overview

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

consequences of brake applications
with inadequate clearances for safety
between vehicles, when exceeding the
speed limit, or the risks involved when
aquaplaning occurs. Responsibility for
these types of situations remains in the
hands (and at the feet) of the driver. You
should never allow the added safety of
ABS to mislead you into taking
increased risks.

Do not make any modifications to
the ABS system. Service proce-

dures on ABS are to be performed by
authorized technicians only.

Antilock Brake System (ABS)/
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.

In the event of a fault

If the ABS in the instrument
cluster lights up, refer to
page

. The brake system then

reverts to conventional operation as on
vehicles without ABS. However, have
the brake system checked by your

BMW center as soon as possible. To
prevent undetected defects and cumu-
lative faults from adversely affecting the
brake system, refer any problems to
your BMW center at the earliest oppor-
tunity.

ABS warning lamp for Canadian
models.

If the brake warning lamp
comes on together with the indi-
cator lamps for ABS and
ASC+T/DSC, refer to page

the entire ABS, CBC and
ASC+T/DSC control system has
failed. Continue driving
cautiously and defensively.

Avoid full brake applications. This could
cause the vehicle to lose stability and
you might no longer be able to control
it.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible by your BMW center.

CBC, ABS and ASC+T/DSC

and

ADB/ADB-X/DBC indicator and
warning lamps for Canadian
models.

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)*

DBC is included in the DSC, refer to
information beginning on page

If you step on the brake rapidly, this
system automatically produces
maximum braking force boost and thus
helps to achieve the shortest possible
braking distance during "panic stops."
All of the benefits of the ABS system
are exploited under these circum-
stances.

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.

In the event of a malfunction,
the yellow brake warning lamp
comes on. Normal braking effi-

ciency and ABS are still fully available.
Have the system checked and repaired
at your BMW center as soon as
possible.

Please observe the section "Infor-
mation for your safety" concerning

the ABS system, which also applies to
the DSC system.