Read and comply with the information
enclosed with the heavy-duty cargo straps.
Driving on poor roads
>
Your X3 is at home on all paved and unpaved
roads. It combines all-wheel drive with the
advantages of a normal passenger car.
Always position and secure the load as
described above. If you do not, it can even
endanger the passengers during braking or
evasive maneuvers.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page 112, as excessive loads can pose a
safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of freeway safety laws.
Driving on unpaved terrain can cause
damage to the vehicle.<
When you are driving on poor roads, there are a
few points which you should strictly observe –
for your own safety, for that of your passengers,
and for the safety of the vehicle:
You should never transport heavy or hard
objects unsecured in the passenger compart-
ment, as they could fly around and pose a safety
hazard to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt
braking or evasive maneuvers.<
>
Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
you begin driving. Do not take risks with the
vehicle under any circumstances.
>
Always adapt the driving speed to the road
conditions. The more steep and uneven the
roadway is, the lower the speed should be.
Roof-mounted luggage rack* >
You can operate your vehicle on uphill and
downhill gradients with a maximum slope of
A special rack system is available as a optional
accessory for your BMW. Please observe the
information contained in the installation instruc-
tions.
50
%. If you wish to drive on uphill and
downhill grades of this nature, make sure
beforehand that the engine oil and coolant
levels are near the MAX mark, refer to
pages 90 and 91.
Loading luggage rack
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For very steep downhill driving, use HDC
Hill Descent Control, refer to page 48. It is
possible to start off on upward inclines of up
to 32%.
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
its handling and steering response. You should
therefore always remember not to exceed the
approved roof weight, the approved gross vehi-
cle weight or the axle loads when loading the
The permitted side tilt is 32%.
>
While driving, watch carefully for obstacles
such as rocks or holes. Try to avoid these
obstacles whenever possible.
rack.
You can find the specified weights in the Tech-
nical data section on page 112.
>
Avoid that the body makes contact with the
ground, e.g. on the crests of hills and bumpy
roads. The ground clearance of the vehicle
is a maximum of approx. 8.0 in/20 cm.
Please be aware that the ground clearance
can vary depending on the load and operat-
ing conditions of the vehicle.
Make sure that the load is evenly distributed,
and that it does not extend outward to beyond
the limits of the loading surface. Always load the
heaviest pieces first – on the bottom. Be sure
that adequate clearance is maintained for rais-
ing the glass sunroof, and that objects do not
project into the opening path of the tailgate.
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Do not drive in water that is deeper than
20
in/50 cm. If you must drive through water
Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or being lost
during the trip.
up to that depth, drive at a walking speed
and do not stop.
After leaving the water, press on the foot-
brake gently several times while driving at a
low speed. The brake applications will help
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.
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| Tags | BMW E83, BMW X3 2.5i, BMW X3 3.0i |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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