Driving through water
Maximum water depth:
▷ BMW X5: 20 inches/50 cm.
▷ BMW X6: 17 inches/45 cm.
Adhere to water depth and speed limitations
Only drive through water up to the above-mentioned
depth at no greater than walking speed;
otherwise, the engine, electrical system, and
transmission can be damaged.◀
See also:
Interrupting the system
Press the lever up or down, arrow 3: display 1 in
the speedometer changes color
In addition, the system is interrupted:
▷ When the brakes are applied.
▷ When the transmission position ...
Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm. ...
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full traction
potential until after an initial breaking-in period.
Drive conservatively for the first 200 mi ...