Driving on poor roads
Your vehicle combines an all-wheel drive system with the advantages of a normal passenger car.
Do not drive on unpaved terrain Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as otherwise the vehicle may be damaged.◀ For your own safety and the safety of passengers and the vehicle, adhere to the following points:
▷ Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving; never take risks.
▷ Adjust speeds according to road conditions.
The steeper and rougher the road surface is,
the lower the speed should be.
▷ When driving on steep uphill and downhill
grades: the engine oil and coolant should be
filled nearly to the MAX mark.
BMW X5: the vehicle can be driven on uphill
and downhill grades up to 50%.
▷ Use Hill Descent Control HDC, refer to
page 98, on steep downhill grades.
BMW X5: the vehicle can be driven away on
uphill grades of up to 33%. The permissible
body roll is 50%.
▷ Watch for stones, holes, and other obstacles
and drive around these where possible.
▷ On bumps and rough roads, avoid contact
between the vehicle body and the ground.
The maximum ground clearance is 8 inches/
20 cm and may vary with the loaded cargo.
▷ When driving through water, do not exceed
the maximum water height.
▷ BMW X5: 20 inches/50 cm
▷ BMW X6: 17 inches/45 cm
Drive at walking speed only and do not stop
the vehicle.
▷ After driving through water, press on the
brake pedal several times at low speeds to
dry the brakes.
▷ Depending on the prevailing terrain, activate
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 97, briefly.
▷ When the wheels spin, accelerate to enable
the driving stability control systems to distribute
the drive force to the individual
wheels.
▷ BMW X5 with M Sport Package: if the vehicle
is primarily used on poor roads or unpaved
surfaces, it may be advantageous,
depending on the driving style, to use the
stone chip guard offered by the service center.
This reduces the risk of damage to painted vehicle components, such as in the area of the side skirts and wheel arches.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
After driving on poor roads
Adhere to the following points to ensure vehicle safety:
▷ Remove excessive accumulations of dirt
and mud from the vehicle body.
▷ Clear mud, snow, ice, etc., from the wheels
and tires and check for damage.
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