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Avoid high engine speeds
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Beginning
with 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
accelerating, shift up before reaching high engine
speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift i ...
Lingering Issues
The X5 hasn't aged well. The styling — unchanged since the second generation
hit dealerships in late 2006 — looks expressive up front but ham-handed in back.
From the glove compartment to the cent ...
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system does not measure the actual inflation
pressure in the tires.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing
the rotational speeds of the individual wheels
while moving ...
