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Disc brakes Brake system
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)*
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 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 warning lamp comes
on. Conventional braking effi-
ciency is available without limi-
tations. Have the system
checked and repaired at your
BMW center as soon as possi-
ble.
Refer to the "Information for your
safety" covering the ABS system
on page 110. This information also ap-
plies in general for DBC.<
Brake fluid level
The warning lamp for the
brake's hydraulic system comes
on or the message "CHECK
BRAKE FLUID" appears in the
Check Control.
The brake fluid level is too low in
the reservoir (refer to page 130).
If the brake fluid level is too low and
brake pedal travel has become notice-
ably longer, there may be a defect in
one of the brake system's hydraulic cir-
cuits.
Proceed to the nearest BMW cen-
ter. Higher brake application pres-
sure may be necessary under these
conditions, and brake pedal travel may
be significantly longer. Please remem-
ber to adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.<
The warning lamp also comes on when
the message "CHECK BRAKE
LININGS" is displayed in the Check
Control.
Brake linings
The message "CHECK BRAKE
LININGS" appears in the Check
Control:
The brake pads have reached their
minimum pad thickness. Proceed to
the nearest BMW center as soon as
possible to have the pads replaced.
For your own safety: Use only
brake linings that BMW has re-
leased for your particular vehicle model.
BMW cannot evaluate non-approved
brake pads to determine if they are
suited for use, and therefore cannot en-
sure the operating safety of the vehicle
if they are installed.<
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