Roof-mounted luggage rack, Driving on poor roads – BMW 2012 X6M User Manual
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Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page
, as excessive loads can pose a
safety hazard, and may also place you in viola‐
tion of traffic safety laws.
Use only the lashing eyes pictured to fasten the
heavy-duty cargo straps. Do not secure cargo
using the upper top tether, refer to page
mounting points; otherwise, these may become
damaged.◀
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
Special rack system as optional
accessory
A special rack system is available as an optional
accessory.
Follow the directions given in the installation in‐
structions.
Mounting
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for raising and opening the glass sunroof*/pan‐
oramic glass sunroof*.
Loading
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
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Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads
and the approved gross vehicle weight, refer
to page
.
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Distribute the roof load uniformly.
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The roof load should not be too large in area.
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Always load the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.
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Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely.
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Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.
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Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration
and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen‐
tly.
Driving on poor roads
Your vehicle combines an all-wheel drive sys‐
tem with the advantages of a normal passenger
car.
Do not drive on unpaved terrain
Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as other‐
wise the vehicle may be damaged.◀
For your own safety and the safety of passen‐
gers and the vehicle, adhere to the following
points:
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Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving; never take risks.
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Adjust speeds according to road conditions.
The steeper and rougher the road surface is,
the lower the speed should be.
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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
BMW X5: the vehicle can be driven away on
uphill grades of up to 33%. The permissible
body roll is 50%.
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Watch for stones, holes, and other obstacles
and drive around these where possible.
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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.
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BMW X5: 20 inches/50 cm
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BMW X6: 17 inches/45 cm
Drive at walking speed only and do not stop
the vehicle.
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