BMW 2013 X5 User Manual

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Hot exhaust system

Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the

exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves, grass,
etc. do not come in contact with the hot exhaust
system during driving, while in idle position
mode, or when parked. Such contact could lead
to a fire, and with it the risk of serious personal
injury as well as property damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, there
is the danger of getting burned.◀

Diesel particulate filter

Soot particles are collected in the diesel partic‐
ulate filter and periodically burned away at high
temperatures.
During the cleaning period of several minutes:

The engine may temporarily run less
smoothly.

A somewhat higher engine speed may be
necessary to achieve the accustomed per‐
formance.

Noises and a slight amount of smoke may
emerge from the exhaust, even for a short
period after the engine is switched off.

Mobile communication devices in the

vehicle

Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle

It is not recommended to use mobile phones,
such as mobile phones without a direct connec‐
tion to an external aerial in the vehicle's passen‐
ger compartment. Otherwise, the vehicle elec‐
tronics and mobile communication devices can
interfere with each other. In addition, there is no
assurance that the radiation generated during
transmission will be discharged from the vehicle
interior.◀

Hydroplaning

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.

Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐

duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀

The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tire
tread depth decreases. Minimum tread depth,
refer to page

278

.

Driving through water

Maximum water depth:

BMW X5: 20 inches/50 cm.

BMW X6: 17 inches/45 cm.

Adhere to water depth and speed limita‐
tions

Only drive through water up to the above-men‐
tioned depth at no greater than walking speed;
otherwise, the engine, electrical system, and
transmission can be damaged.◀

Braking safely

Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations when this is neces‐
sary.
The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness.
You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum
of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.

Do not let your foot rest on the brake pedal
Do not drive with your foot resting on the

brake pedal. Even light but consistent pedal

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