BMW X7 2023 Owner's Manual page 322

DRIVING TIPS
Safety information
Warning
Light but consistent pressure on the brake
pedal can lead to high temperatures, brake
wear and possibly even brake system failure.
There is a risk of accident. Avoid placing ex-
cessive stress on the brake system.
Warning
In idle state or with the drive-ready state
switched off, safety functions, for instance
engine braking effect, braking assistance and
steering assistance, may not be available.
There is a risk of accident. Do not attempt
to drive in idle state or with drive-ready state
switched off.
Brake disk corrosion
Corrosion on the brake disks and contamina-
tion on the brake pads are increased by the
following circumstances:
▷ Low mileage.
▷ Extended stationary periods.
▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.
▷ Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning
agents.
Corrosion buildup on the brake disks will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes when braking
slowly - generally this cannot be corrected.
Condensation water under the
parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con-
densation water develops and collects under-
neath the vehicle.
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Things to remember when driving
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B198 - II/23
Roof bars
General information
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as optional accesso-
ries.
Safety information
Warning
When driving with a roof load, e.g., roof bars,
the vehicle's center of gravity is higher. This
increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in crit-
ical driving situations. There may be a risk of
accidents or risk of damage to property. Drive
with roof load only with activated Dynamic
Stability Control.
Installation
Follow the assembly instructions of the roof
rack.
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Loading
Because luggage racks raise the vehicle's cen-
ter of gravity when loaded, they have a ma-
jor effect on vehicle handling and steering re-
sponse.
Therefore, note the following when loading
and driving:
▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
weights and the approved gross vehicle
weight.
▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly.
▷ The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.
▷ Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.