General driving notes
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Closing liftgate/tailgate
Otherwise there is a danger of ignition
Road hazards
and of a fire with the risk of serious inju-
ries and damage.<
Operate the vehicle only when the
tailgate and liftgate are completely
closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes
could enter into the passenger com-
partment.<
If road hazards, obstacles or curbs
are unavoidable, only drive over
them very slowly and carefully, as oth-
erwise the wheels and suspension
parts, especially on vehicles fitted with
low profile tires, can be damaged.<
Portable phone in vehicle
BMW advises against using
mobile radio devices such as por-
table phones inside the vehicle unless
they are directly connected to the
external antenna. Otherwise, it is
impossible to prevent a mutual interfer-
However, if special circumstances
should make it absolutely necessary
to operate the vehicle with the liftgate/
tailgate open:
For more information on wheels and
tires, refer to page 144.
ence of the vehicle electronics with the Before driving into a car wash
1.
Close all windows and the panorama
glass sunroof
Increase the air supply for the air
conditioner or automatic climate
control to a high level, refer to
page 108 or 112.
portable phone device. Also, there is no
Fold in the exterior mirrors, refer to
guarantee that the radiation generated
page 54, as otherwise they could be
2.
by the transmission will be conveyed
damaged due to the width of the vehi-
out from the interior of the vehicle.<
cle.
When vehicle is parked
Hydroplaning
Hot exhaust system
Condensation forms in the air condi-
When driving on wet or slushy
tioner system during operation, and
roads, reduce road speed. If you
Extreme temperatures occur at
the catalytic converter on this and
then exits under the vehicle. Traces of
do not, a wedge of water can form
water on the ground are therefore nor-
every catalyst-equipped vehicle. Do not
remove the heat shields installed adja-
cent to various sections of the exhaust
system, and never apply undercoating
to them. When driving, standing at idle
and while parking take care to avoid
between tires and road surface. This
state can cause a partial or total loss of
mal.
contact with the road surface, of brak-
ing control and of control over the vehi-
Brakes
Do not drive with your foot resting cle.<
on the brake pedal. Even light but
possible contact between a hot exhaust consistent pedal pressure can lead to
system and any highly flammable mate- excessively high temperatures, brake
rials such as hay, leaves, grass etc.
wear and possibly even brake failure.<
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| Tags | BMW 3.0i, BMW 4.4i, BMW 4.8is, BMW E53, BMW X5 3.0i, BMW X5 Manuals |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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