Things to remember when driving
100
Driving in wet conditions
When driving on wet roads or in heavy rain, it is
a good idea to apply light pressure to the brake
pedal every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions
to ensure that this maneuver does not endan-
ger other road users. The heat generated in this
process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure
that full braking efficiency will then be available
when you need it.
Hills
To prevent overheating and thus reduced
efficiency of the brake system, downshift
to a gear in which only minimal brake applica-
tions are needed when descending long or
steep downhill stretches. Even light but consis-
tent pressure on the brake pedal can lead to
high temperatures, brake wear and possibly
even brake failure.<
Do not drive in idle or with the engine
switched off, otherwise there will be no
engine braking action or support of the braking
force and steering.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other
objects to protrude into the area of movement
of the pedals and impair their operation.<
Corrosion on brake rotors
When the vehicle is driven only occasionally,
during extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all, and in operating conditions where
brake applications are less frequent, there is an
increased tendency for corrosion to form on
rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the
brake pads. This occurs because the minimum
pressure which must be exerted by the pads
during brake applications to clean the rotors is
not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating
effect that even extended application will fail to
cure.
When vehicle is parked
Condensation forms in the automatic climate
control during operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under
the vehicle are therefore normal.
Before driving into a car wash
Fold in the exterior mirrors, refer to page44,
otherwise they could be damaged due to the
width of the vehicle.
General information on the care and mainte-
nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring
for your vehicle brochure.
Ground clearance
Ensure that sufficient ground clearance
is available. To drive down curbs, select
the "Sport" program of the EDC Electronic
Damping Control, refer to page73, to keep the
ground clearance as uniform as possible. Oth-
erwise, the vehicle may be damaged.<
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. The ultimate result
can assume the form of a sudden blow-out.<
Determining loading limit
1.Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard
*:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX lbs. or YYY kg, otherwise the vehicle
may be damaged and unstable driving con-
ditions may result.<
Everything from A to Z
212
G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control90
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption61
– refer to Fuel
specifications169
– refer to Required fuel169
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Gear changes53
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster53
General driving notes98
Glove compartment91
– rechargeable flashlight91
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system106
Grills, refer to Ventilation87
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights200
Ground clearance100
H
Handbrake51
– indicator lamp13,52
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
HD, refer to High Definition
Radio134
Head airbags75
Headlamp control,
automatic80
Headlamp flasher56
Headlamps
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system57
– replacing bulbs182
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light81Head restraints
– front41
– removing42
– sitting safely39
"Head-Up Display"46,77
Head-Up Display77
– default view78
– shift lights55
Heated
– mirrors, refer to Automatic
functions44
– rear window86
– seats43
Heater85
Heating
– exterior mirrors44
– interior84
– rear window86
– residual heat87
– seats43
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual heat87
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo101
Height, refer to
Dimensions199
Height adjustment
– seats40
– steering wheel44
High-beam assistant81
High beams81
– headlamp flasher81
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs183
High Definition Radio134
High water, refer to Driving
through water99
Hills100
Hold37
Holder for cups93
"Home address" in
navigation116
Homepage4
Hood175
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually33
Hot exhaust system98
"Hour memo"68"House number" for desti-
nation entry110
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC Dynamic Brake
Control71
Hydroplaning99
– also refer to Minimum tread
depth172
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio134
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature60
ID3-Tag, refer to Information
about track141
Idle53
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness69
– assistance window20
– changing date and time68
– changing language69
– changing menu page19
– changing settings67
– changing unit of measure
units and display form69
– controller16
– controls16
– displaying menus17
– selecting menu item19
– selecting or confirming
entry19
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition50
– switched off50
– switched on50
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness50
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on50
Ignition lock50
– starting engine with comfort
access37
