BMW X3 xDrive20d 2013, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Pay attention to the water depth and your
speed
Do not exceed the water depth and walking
speed, as otherwise the engine, electrical sys‐
tem and transmission could be damaged.◀
Safe braking
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as standard.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations in which this is nec‐
essary.
The vehicle can be steered. Any obstacles can
be avoided with steering wheel movements that
are as calm as possible.
A pulsing of the brake pedal and hydraulic reg‐
ulating sounds indicate that ABS is regulating.
Objects in the range of movement of the
pedals
No objects in the range of movement of
the pedals
Foot mats, carpets or other objects must not
breach the range of movement of the pedals, as
otherwise they could influence the function of
the pedals when driving.
Do not place additional foot mats on top of ex‐
isting floor mats or other similar objects.
Only use foot mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and that can be fastened accord‐
ingly.
Ensure that floor mats are securely reattached
after having been removed, for example for
cleaning.◀
Wet roads
In damp weather or heavy rain, apply the brakes
lightly every few kilometres/miles.
In doing so, do not obstruct other road users.
The resulting heat dries the brake discs and
pads.
The braking force will be available immediately
if needed.
Downhill gradients
When driving on long or steep downhill
stretches, use the gear in which the least braking
is required. Otherwise the brake system can
overheat and braking action is reduced.
Manual gearbox:
The braking effect can be additionally increased
by shifting down, even into first gear, if applica‐
ble.
Automatic transmission
The braking action of the engine can be boosted
further by shifting down in the manual mode of
the automatic transmission.
Avoid excessive braking
Avoid excessive loads on the brake. Even
slight, continuous pressure on the brake pedal
could cause overheating, brake pad wear or
even brake system failure.◀
Do not drive with the transmission in neu‐
tral
Never drive with the transmission in neutral or
with the engine switched off. Otherwise, the
braking action of the engine will either not be
present, or there will be no power assistance to
the brakes or steering.◀
Corrosion of the brake disc
Corrosion of the brake discs and contamination
of the brake pads increase with:
▷ Low mileage.
▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used.
▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
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