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Saving fuel, Things to remember when driving – BMW 550i xDrive Gran Turismo 2010 User Manual

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Anchorage points

Fold the cover outward.

Mounting

Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for raising and opening the glass sunroof*.

Magnetic roof-mounted luggage rack

Because of the aluminum roof, magnetic roof-
mounted luggage racks cannot be mounted.

Loading

Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:

Do not exceed the

approved roof/axle loads

and the approved gross vehicle weight, refer
to page 258

.

Distribute the roof load uniformly.

The roof load should not be too large in area.

Always load the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.

Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely.

Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.

Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration
and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen‐
tly.

Saving fuel

General information

Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular

maintenance, refer to

page 238,

can have an influence on fuel con‐

sumption and on the environmental impact.

Remove unnecessary cargo

Additional weight increases fuel consumption.

Remove attached parts following use

Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.

Close the windows and glass sunroof*

Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.

Check the tire inflation pressure

regularly

Check and, if necessary, correct the

tire inflation

pressure, refer to page 227,

at least twice a

month and before starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.

Drive away without delay

Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.

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