Drive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; otherwise, in the event of an accident or braking and evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traffic may be injured, and the vehicle may be damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided:
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and never apply undercoating to them. Make sure that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves, grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot exhaust system while driving, while in idle position mode, or when parked. Such contact could lead to a fire, resulting in an increased risk of serious personal injury as well as property damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, there is a danger of getting burned.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Transfer case, general: Safety instructions for handling oil
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Recycling:
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Measures if oil is unintentionally released:
Personal precautionary measures: Danger of slip ...