Roof-mounted luggage rack*
You can operate your vehicle on uphill and
downhill gradients with a maximum slope of
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A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Please comply with the precau-
tions included with the installation instructions.
50
%. If you want to drive on uphill or down-
hill gradients of this kind, make sure before-
hand that the engine oil and coolant levels
are near the MAX mark, refer to page 225.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Use the HDC Hill Descent Control when
driving down extremely steep grades, refer
to page 85. It is possible to start off on
grades of up to 33%.
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 load capacity, the approved
gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when
loading the rack.
The permissible body roll is 50%.
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While driving, watch carefully for obstacles
such as rocks or holes. Try to avoid these
obstacles whenever possible.
You can find the specified weights under
Weights on page 244.
Please make sure that the undercarriage
does not touch the ground, for example on
crests and bumpy roads. The ground clear-
ance of the vehicle is a maximum of approx.
The load on the roof must be evenly distributed
and must not extend outward beyond the limits
of the loading surface. Always stow the heaviest
pieces on the bottom. Be sure that adequate
clearance is maintained for raising the pan-
orama glass sunroof, and that objects do not
project into the opening path of the liftgate.
8.0
in/20 cm. Please note that the ground
clearance can vary depending on loading
and the driving conditions of the vehicle.
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Only drive through water on roads up to a
maximum depth of 20 in/50 cm and only at
walking speed, making sure not to stop in
the process.
Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.
After driving through water at low speed,
lightly press the brake pedal several times
to dry the brakes and to prevent the braking
effect from being reduced by wetness.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.
Depending on the condition of the surface,
it may be practical to briefly activate DTC,
refer to DTC Dynamic Traction Control on
page 85.
Driving on poor roads
Your X5 is at home on all roads and surfaces.
It combines a 4-wheel drive system with the
advantages of a normal passenger car.
If the drive wheels spin on one side, depress
the accelerator pedal sufficiently so that the
driving stability control systems can distrib-
ute the drive forces to the individual wheels.
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:
Please note the following points after driving on
poor roads to maintain the driving safety of your
BMW:
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Clean the coarsest dirt from the body.
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Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving off and avoid taking risks at all costs.
Clean mud, snow, ice etc. from the wheels
and tires and check the tires for damage.
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Adapt your driving speed to the road condi-
tions. The steeper and rougher the road
surface is, the lower the speed should be.
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW X5 Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 3.0si, BMW 4.8is, BMW E70, BMW X5 3.0si |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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