BMW X5 X6 F15 F16 owners manual page 157

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Seite 157 Things to remember when driving Driving tips ated during transmission will be discharged Hot exhaust system from the vehicle interior.◀ Hot exhaust system High temperatures are generated in the Hydroplaning exhaust system. On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can Do not remove the heat shields installed and form between the tires and road surface. never apply undercoating to them. Make sure This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplanѪ that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves, ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot loss of contact between the tires and the road exhaust system during driving, while in idle poѪ surface, ultimately undermining your ability to sition mode, or when parked. Such contact steer and brake the vehicle. could lead to a fire, and with it the risk of seriѪ ous personal injury as well as property damѪ Hydroplaning age. When driving on wet or slushy roads, reѪ Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀ there is the danger of getting burned.◀ The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tire tread depth decreases. Minimum tread depth, Diesel particulate filter refer to page 284. Soot particles are collected in the diesel particѪ ulate filter and periodically burned away at high Driving through water temperatures. Maximum water depth: The following may occur during the cleaning ▷ BMW X5: 20 inches/50 cm. period, which lasts several minutes: ▷ BMW X6: 17 inches/45 cm. ▷ The engine temporarily runs somewhat more roughly. Adhere to water depth and speed limitaѪ tions ▷ A slightly higher engine speed is necessary to achieve the accustomed performance. Do not exceed this water depth and walking speed; otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the ▷ Noises occur and a minimal amount of electrical systems and the transmission may smoke emerges from the exhaust until be damaged.◀ shortly after the engine is switched off. Mobile communication devices in the Braking safely vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standѪ ard feature. Mobile communication devices in the veѪ hicle Applying the brakes fully is the most effective way of braking in situations when this is necesѪ It is not recommended to use mobile phones, sary. such as mobile phones without a direct conѪ nection to an external aerial in the vehicle'sThe vehicle maintains steering responsiveѪ passenger compartment. Otherwise, the vehiѪness. You can still avoid any obstacles with a cle electronics and mobile communication deѪminimum of steering effort. vices can interfere with each other. In addition, Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from there is no assurance that the radiation generѪ the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its active mode. 157 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13

owners manual BMW X5 X6 F15 F16

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