Driving Precautions; Running In; Driving On Poor Road Surfaces; When Driving On Poor Road Surfaces - BMW iX Owner's Handbook Manual

DRIVING HINTS

Driving precautions

Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes equipment, systems and
functions which are offered or will be offered on
a model-specific basis, even if they are not inclu‐
ded in the vehicle in question.
For further information:
Vehicle equipment, see page 7.

Running in

General
Moving parts need to adjust to each other.
The following notes will help to maximise the ve‐
hicle's lifetime and efficiency.
Safety note
WARNING
New parts and components can cause safety
and driver assistance systems to respond with
a delay. There is a risk of accident. After new
parts have been installed or if the vehicle is
new, drive moderately and take action promptly
if necessary. Please comply with running-in
procedures for the corresponding parts and
components.
Tyres
Due to the manufacturing process, new tyres do
not achieve their full road grip immediately.
Drive moderately for the first 300 km, 200 miles.
Brake system
Brake discs and pads only achieve their full ef‐
fectiveness after approximately 500 km,
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300 miles. Drive moderately during this running-
in period.
After fitting new parts
Please comply with the running-in procedures
again if the components previously referred to
are renewed.

Driving on poor road surfaces

Principle
The increased ground clearance means that the
vehicle can be driven on different types of road
surfaces with different properties.
All-wheel drive can help to improve drive.
Safety note
NOTE
Objects on unpaved surfaces, for example
stones or branches, can damage the vehicle.
There is a risk of material damage. Do not drive
on unpaved surfaces.

When driving on poor road surfaces

For your own safety and the safety of passen‐
gers and the vehicle, observe the following
points:
▷ Familiarise yourself with the vehicle before
starting a journey.
▷ Do not take any risks when driving.
▷ Adjust speed to the road conditions. The
steeper and more uneven the road, the
slower the speed should be.
▷ Avoid contact between the body and the
ground.