After washing the vehicle

After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can occur.

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    BMW X5 with BMW Advanced Diesel:

    required fuel
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    Driving tips
    This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. ...

    Adaptive brake assistant
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