2008 BMW X6 Owner's Manual - Page 133

> If you want to drive on very steep uphill or downhill gradients, make sure beforehand that the engine oil and coolant levels are near the MAX mark, refer to page 240. > On very steep downhill slopes, use Hill Descent Control HDC, refer to page 87. > After driving through water at low speed, lightly press the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes and to prevent the braking effect from being reduced by wetness. > Depending on the condition of the surface, it may be practical to briefly activate DTC, refer to DTC Dynamic Traction Control on page 86. > If the drive wheels spin on one side, depress the accelerator pedal sufficiently so that the driving stability control systems can distribute the drive forces to the individual wheels. Please note the following points after driving on poor roads to maintain the driving safety of your BMW: > Clean the coarsest dirt from the body. > Clean mud, snow, ice etc. from the wheels and tires and check the tires for damage. 131 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 015 021 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation > Only drive through water on roads up to a maximum depth of 18 in/45 cm and only at walking speed, making sure not to stop in the process. Driving tips > Please make sure that the undercarriage does not touch the ground, for example on crests and bumpy roads. The ground clearance of the vehicle is a maximum of approx. 8 in/20 cm. Please note that the ground clearance can vary depending on loading and the driving conditions of the vehicle. Controls > While driving, watch carefully for obstacles such as rocks or holes. Try to avoid these obstacles whenever possible. At a glance