BMW X5 - CATALOGUE, Owner'S Manual

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All-wheel drive can help improve drive power.
Safety information
NOTICE
Objects in unpaved areas, for instance stones
or branches, can damage the vehicle. There is
a risk of damage to property, among other po‐
tential damage. Do not drive on unpaved ter‐
rain.
When driving on poor roads
For your own safety, for the safety of passengers
and of the vehicle, heed the following points:
▷ Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving.
▷ Do not take risks when driving.
▷ Adjust the speed to the road surface condi‐
tions. The steeper and more uneven the road
surface, the slower the speed should be.
▷ When driving on steep uphill or downhill
grades: add engine oil and coolant up to near
the MAX mark.
▷ On steep downhill grades, use Hill Descent
Control HDC.
▷ Avoid that the chassis bottom coming in con‐
tact with the ground.
The ground clearance is no more than 7.8 in‐
ches/20 cm and can vary according to the ve‐
hicle's load.
▷ When wheels continue to spin, depress the
accelerator pedal sufficiently so that driving
stability control systems can distribute the
driving force to the wheels. Activate DTC Dy‐
namic Traction Control if available.
After a trip on poor roads
After a trip on poor roads, check wheels and tires
for damage to maintain driving safety. Clear
heavy soiling from the body.
General driving notes
Closing the tailgate
Safety information
Warning
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehicle and
can endanger occupants and other road users
or damage the vehicle in the event of an acci‐
dent, braking or evasive maneuvers. In addition,
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property. Do not drive with the tailgate open.
Driving with the tailgate open
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
▷ Greatly increase the blower output.
▷ Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust gas system
Warning
High temperatures can occur underneath the
body, for instance caused by the exhaust gas
system, while driving. Contact with the exhaust
gas system can cause burns. There is a risk of
injury. Do not touch the hot exhaust gas sys‐
tem, including the exhaust pipe.
Warning
If combustible materials, such as leaves or
grass, come in contact with hot parts of the ex‐
haust gas system, these materials can ignite.
There is a risk of fire and an injury hazard. Do
not remove the heat shields installed and never
apply undercoating to them. Make sure that no
combustible materials can come in contact with
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