BMW 2006 X3 3.0i SAV Manual Do Proprietário

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Your BMW is equipped with ABS as standard 
equipment. In situations in which it is required, it 
is best to apply the brakes fully. Since the vehi-
cle maintains steering responsiveness, you can 
nevertheless avoid possible obstacles with a 
minimum of steering effort.
Pulsation at the brake pedal combined with 
sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicates to 
the driver that ABS is in its active mode.

On wet roads or in heavy rain, briefly apply light 
pressure to the brake pedal every few miles. 
Watch traffic conditions to ensure that this 
maneuver does not endanger other road users. 
The heat that is generated by the brake applica-
tions helps to dry the brake pads and rotors. 
The full braking force will then be available 
when you need it.

To prevent overheating and reduced effi-
ciency of the brake system, drive long or 

steep downhill grades in the gear in which the 
least braking is required. Otherwise, even light 
but continuous pressure on the brake can lead 
to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly 
even brake failure.

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The braking action of the engine can be further 
intensified by downshifting, all the way down to 
first gear if need be. This strategy helps you 
avoid placing excessive loads on the brake sys-
tem. Downshifting in manual mode of automatic 
transmission, refer to page

. When descend-

ing hills slowly, use HDC Hill Descent Control, 
refer to page

Never drive with the clutch depressed, 
with the transmission in neutral, or with 

the engine switched off; otherwise, you will 
have neither the braking action of the engine or 
nor its power assistance to the brakes or steer-
ing. 
Never allow floor mats, carpeting, or other arti-
cles to protrude into the area around the brake 
or accelerator pedals and obstruct their move-
ment.

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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 minimal 
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.

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.

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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.

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2.

Determine the combined weight of the 
driver and passengers that will be riding in 
your vehicle.

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