2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 height

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.◀
Driving through water Drive though calm water only and only if it is
not deeper than. 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this
height, no faster than walking speed, up to 6 mph/10 km/h.
Adhere to water depth and speed limita‐
tions
Do not exceed this water depth and walking
speed; otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the
electrical systems and the transmission may
be damaged.◀
Braking safely
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand‐
ard feature.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations when this is neces‐
sary.
The vehicle maintains steering responsive‐
ness. 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.Objects in the area around the pedals
No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, for example.◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet coated with road salt or
there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pres‐
sure on the brake pedal every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required.
Otherwise, the brake system may overheat, re‐
sulting in a reduction in the brake system effi‐ ciency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if necessary.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear
and possibly even brake failure.◀Seite 183Things to remember when drivingDriving tips183
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Tire treadSummer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Notes
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:▷Unusual vibrations during driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; other‐
wise, there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the nearest service center. If
necessary, have the vehicle towed.
Otherwise, tire damage can be life-threatening
for vehicle occupants and other traffic partici‐
pants.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
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Never reach into the engine compart‐
ment
Never reach into the intermediate spaces or
gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise,
there is risk of injury, e.g., from rotating or hot
parts.◀1.Pull the lever.2.Press the release handle and open the
hood.3.Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.
Danger of injury when the hood is open
There is a danger of injury from protrud‐
ing parts when the hood is open.◀
Closing the hood
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16
in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely.◀
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Dimensions
Width, height with roof-mounted aerial
1Vehicle height:
Vehicle height: 58.1 inches/1,476 mm
L model: 58.5 inches / 1,487 mm2Vehicle width, without mirrors: 74.9 in‐
ches / 1,902 mm3Vehicle width, with mirrors: 84.3 in‐
ches / 2,142 mmSeite 234ReferenceTechnical data234
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Hand-held transmitter, alter‐nating code 168
Hazard warning flashers 221
Head airbags 105
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 101
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 100
Headlamp flasher 79
Headlamp glass 215
Headlamps, care 228
Headlamp washer system 79
Headliner 17
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 59
Head restraints, rear 60
Head-Up Display 157
Head-up Display, care 230
Heavy cargo, stowing 186
Height with roof-mounted aerial, vehicle 234
High-beam Assistant 102
High beams 79
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 102
High-voltage battery, charge indicator 97
High voltage battery, dis‐ charge 181
Hills 183
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 130
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 175
Homepage 6
Hood 206
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 43
Hot exhaust system 182
HUD Head-Up Display 157
Hybrid system, adapting to the course of the road 99
Hybrid system, at a glance 30
Hybrid system, automatic de‐ activation 226 Hybrid system, contact with
water 226
Hybrid system, displays 96
Hybrid system, safety 225
Hydroplaning 183
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 89
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 89
Identification marks, tires 201
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 206
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 70
Ignition on 70
Indication of a flat tire 109 , 111
Indicator and warning lamps 86
Individual air distribution 160
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 199
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 108
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 93
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 111
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 108
Instrument cluster 85
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 86
Instrument lighting 103
Integrated key 34
Integrated universal remote control 167
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 221 Intelligent Safety 113
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 160
Interior equipment 167
Interior lamps 104
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror 63
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 64
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 90
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 218
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 82
Jump-starting 222
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 43
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 82
Knee airbag 105
L Lamp replacement, rear 217
Lamps 100
Lamps and bulbs 214
Lane departure warning 124
Lane margin, warning 124
Language on Control Dis‐ play 96
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 186 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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