BMW 2004 X5 4.4i SAV Manual Do Proprietário

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Condensation forms in the air condi-
tioner system during operation, and 
then exits under the vehicle. Traces of 
condensed water under the vehicle are 
thus normal.

Do not drive with your foot resting 
on the brake pedal. Even light but 

consistent pedal pressure can lead to 
excessively high temperatures, brake 
wear and possibly even brake failure.

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If road hazards, obstacles or 
curbs are unavoidable, only drive 

over them very slowly and carefully, as 
otherwise the wheels and suspension 
parts, especially on vehicles fitted with 
low profile tires, can be damaged.

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For more information on wheels and 
tires, refer to page 

When driving on wet or slushy 
roads, reduce road speed. If you 

do not, a wedge of water can form 
between tires and road surface. This 
state can cause a partial or total loss of 
contact with the road surface, of brak-
ing control and of control over the vehi-
cle.

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Extreme temperatures occur at 
the catalytic converter on this and 

every catalyst-equipped vehicle. Do not 
remove the heat shields installed adja-
cent to various sections of the exhaust 
system, and never apply undercoating 
to them. When driving, standing at idle 
and while parking take care to avoid 
possible contact between a hot exhaust 
system and any highly flammable mate-
rials such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. 
Such contact could lead to a fire, and 
with it the risk of serious property dam-
age as well as personal injury.

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You brake most effectively when you 
apply maximum pedal pressure in situ-
ations requiring it: emergency stops. 
Since the vehicle maintains steering 
responsiveness, you can nevertheless 
avoid possible obstacles with a mini-
mum 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.

If the brake fluid level is too low and 
brake pedal travel has become longer, 
there may be a defect in one of the two 
brake system's hydraulic circuits. 

Proceed to the nearest BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle center. 

Here increased pressure on the brake 
pedal may be required, and slight pull-
ing to the side and longer braking dis-
tances may result. Please remember to 
adapt your driving style accordingly.

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