BMW X1 Owner's Manual page 293

Safety information
NOTICE
Objects in unpaved areas, for instance
stones or branches, can damage the vehicle.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
drive on unpaved terrain.
When driving on poor roads
For your own safety, for the safety of passen-
gers and of the vehicle, note the following
points:
▷ Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving.
▷ Do not take risks when driving.
▷ Adjust the speed to the road surface con-
ditions. The steeper and more uneven the
road, the slower the speed should be.
▷ When driving on steep uphill or downhill
grades: add engine oil and coolant up to
near the maximum mark.
▷ Do not allow the vehicle body or underbody
to come into contact with the ground.
▷ When wheels continue to spin, depress the
accelerator pedal sufficiently so that driving
stability control systems can distribute the
driving power to the wheels.
After a trip on poor roads
To ensure driving safety, check the wheels and
tires for damage after driving on poor roads.
Clear heavy soiling from the body.
After the vehicle body or floor has come into
contact with the ground, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Things to remember when driving
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General driving notes
Closing the tailgate
Safety information
Warning
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehicle
and can endanger occupants and other road
users or damage the vehicle in the event of
an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.
In addition, exhaust gas or water may enter
the vehicle interior. There is a risk of injury or
risk of damage to property. Do not drive with
the tailgate open.
Driving with the tailgate open
If the vehicle still needs to be driven with the
tailgate open:
▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
▷ Greatly increase the blower output.
▷ Drive moderately.
▷ Fasten the tailgate, e.g., with a tensioning
belt.
Hot exhaust system
Warning
High temperatures can occur underneath the
body, for instance caused by the exhaust
system, while driving. Contact with the ex-
haust system can cause burns. There is a risk
of injury. Do not touch the exhaust system,
including the exhaust pipe, when hot.
Warning
If combustible materials such as leaves or
grass come in contact with hot parts of the
exhaust system, these materials can ignite.
There is a risk of fire and an injury hazard.
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