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74nCruise control*
You can automatically maintain and store any desired vehicle speed above approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. You can use cruise control whenever the system is active while the engine is running. On the sports steering wheel*, there are +/– buttons on the right side of the steering wheel for the cruise control.
Do not use the cruise control when unfavorable conditions do not permit driving at constant speed. Otherwise you could loose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. These unfavorable conditions include winding roads, heavy traffic or poor road conditions, e.g. snow, rain, ice or a loose road surface.<
Activating system
Maintaining and storing speed or accelerating
As of ignition key position 2: Press button; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on, refer to page 22. You are able to use the cruise control.
Deactivating system
Press the button repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. The cruise control is also deactivated when the ignition key is turned into position 0. The speed stored in the memory is deleted.
Briefly press button +: The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed. Every time you briefly press the button, the speed increases by approx. 0.6 mph/1 km/h. Press and hold button +: The vehicle accelerates without pres- sure on the accelerator pedal. When you release the button, the system maintains and stores the current speed. If, on a downhill grade, the engine's braking effect is not sufficient, the con- trolled speed can be exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient.
Cruise control*
Deceleration
Interrupting cruise control
Recalling stored setting
Press button: The vehicle accelerates to and main- tains the last speed stored.
Briefly press button –: When cruise control is active, every brief touch of the button reduces the speed by approx. 0.6 mph/1 km/h. Press and hold button –: With the cruise control active, the sys- tem automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehicle. When you release the button, the system main- tains and stores the current speed.
When the system is activated, press button 1. The indicator lamp stays on. You can use the cruise control again whenever required by calling up the speed that was stored last. In addition, cruise control is interrupted automatically: > When you apply pressure to the
brake pedal
> When you apply pressure to the
clutch pedal or when you move the automatic transmission selector lever from Drive to Neutral
> If you exceed or fall below the con-
trolled speed for an extended period, by depressing the accelerator, for example
> When DSC Dynamic Stability Control
is set.
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Ice warning If the outside temperature drops to approx. +37.57/+36, a signal sounds as a warning and the display flashes for a brief period.
The ice warning does not alter the fact that surface ice can form at
temperatures above +37.57/+36, on bridges or shaded road surfaces, for instance.<
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Odometer, outside temperature display
1 Odometer 2 Trip odometer 3 Outside temperature display
Odometer You can activate the displays shown in the illustration with the ignition key in position 0 by pressing the button in the instrument cluster, refer to arrow. The range of available displays varies according to your individual vehicle's equipment.
Trip odometer To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the button, refer to arrow, with the ignition key in position 1 or 2.
Outside temperature display The outside temperature appears in the display as of ignition key position 1. You can change the units of measure- ment 7/6 by 1. pressing and holding down the but- ton, refer to arrow, with the ignition key in position 1 and
2. then turning the ignition key to 0.
At the same time the units of mea- surement in the temperature display of the automatic climate control will be changed, refer to page 110.
Refer also to page 83.
Tachometer
Energy control
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X5 3.0i, 4.4i Do not operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gage, refer to arrow. In this range, the fuel supply is inter- rupted to protect the engine.
X5 3.0i, 4.4i Shows the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with minimum exhaust emis- sions.
X5 4.8is The orange warning sector gradually moves upward as the engine warms to its normal operating temperature. As the engine temperature increases, an increasing number of sectors in this warning panel go out. Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as far as the orange warning sector whenever possible. Do not operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gage, refer to arrow. In this range, the fuel supply is inter- rupted to protect the engine.
Refuel well before the tank is empty, as otherwise engine func- tions will not be ensured and damage can occur if you drive down to the last drop.<
When you switch on the ignition, the indicator lamp comes on briefly to con- firm that the system is operational.
78nEngine oil thermometer
Fuel gage
X5 4.8is The general operating temperature lies between 1767/806 and 2487/ 1206. Do not exceed the maximum value of 3027/1506.
If the indicator lamp comes on and stays on, there are approx. > 2.0 gal./8 liters, 6-cylinder engine > 2.5 gal./10 liters, 8-cylinder engine of fuel still in the tank. Tank capacity: approx. 24.6 gal./ approx. 93 liters. If the tilt of the vehicle varies, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Coolant temperature gage
Service Interval Display
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Blue The engine is still cold. Drive at moder- ate engine and vehicle speeds.
Red When you switch on the ignition, the warning lamp* comes on briefly to con- firm that the system is operational. If the warning lamp lights up during driving or the message COOLANT TEMPERATURE appears in the Check Control: the engine is overheated. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to cool down. Checking coolant level, refer to page 152.
Between blue and red zones Normal operating range. The dial may wander up to the red field.
The range of available displays varies according to your individual vehicle's equipment.
Green lamps The number of illuminated lamps decreases as the time for your next maintenance visit approaches.
Yellow lamp This field appears together with OILSERVICE or INSPECTION. Maintenance is due. Please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cen- ter for an appointment.
Red lamp The maintenance deadline has been passed.
80n Check Control
Graphic display* The following alerts or status messages are displayed with icons as of ignition key position 2 until the defects are cor- rected: 1 Check low beams 2 Add washer fluid, goes out after
approx. 1 minute
3 Door open 4 Tailgate open 5 Check brake and tail lamps. A defec- tive center brake lamp is indicated by the upper symbol.
When you open the door after stopping, a warning signal sounds without a visual indicator for: > LIGHTS ON > KEY IN IGNITION LOCK.
Alphanumeric display* Text messages are used to alert the driver to system malfunctions as of igni- tion key position 2. The alert is accom- panied by an acoustic signal. 1 Status messages symbol 2 Display 3 CHECK button Messages concerning system faults are differentiated based on two priorities:
Priority 1
These defects are immediately indi- cated by an acoustic signal and a flash- ing warning symbol 1. Simultaneous defects will be displayed consecutively. These status messages remain in the display until the defects are corrected. They cannot be deleted by pressing the CHECK button 3: > RELEASE PARKINGBRAKE > COOLANT TEMPERATURETemperature too high. Stop the vehi- cle immediately and switch off the engine, refer to pages 79 and 152
> STOP! ENGINE OILPRESS
Oil pressure too low. Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine, refer to pages 19, 150
Check Control
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> CHECK BRAKE FLUID
> TRANSMISS'N OVERHEAT*
> CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV
Level has dropped approx. to mini- mum. Have the brake fluid topped up as soon as possible, refer to page 153. Have the reason for the brake fluid loss eliminated by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center
> DSC/4x4 INACTIVE
DSC and/or four-wheel drive system xDrive has failed. The stabilizing interventions of DSC and/or the four-wheel drive system xDrive are no longer available. Drive may then only be carried out via the rear axle. Have the system checked at the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. For additional information, refer to page 97
> SELFLEVEL SUSP.INACT*
Please consult the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center
> SELFLEVEL SUSP.INACT*
MAX. 35 MPH/MAX. 60 KM/H* These messages are displayed con- secutively. Do not exceed a maximum speed of 35 mph/60 km/h. Please consult the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center
Reduce speed immediately and stop at a suitable location so that the sys- tem can cool down again. Please contact the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
> LIMIT*
Display when the programmed road- speed limit is exceeded, refer to page 88.
Priority 2
These displays appear for 20 seconds as of ignition key position 2. The warn- ing symbols remain after the message disappears. You can open the mes- sages again for display by pressing the CHECK button. > TRUNKLID OPENThis message only appears when starting off
> DOOR OPEN
This message appears after a minimal defined road speed has been exceeded
> FASTEN SEAT BELTS*
In addition, the indicator lamp with the belt symbol lights up and an acoustic signal sounds > WASHER FLUID LOW
Too low, top up at the next opportu- nity, refer to page 150
The oil level is at the absolute mini- mum point. Therefore, have the engine oil topped up as soon as pos- sible, refer to page 150. Until then, do not drive more than approx. 30 miles/ 50 km.
> CHECK GAS CAP
Check to see whether the fuel filler cap has been closed properly, refer to page 25
> OUTSIDE TEMP. +237/–56
This display is only an example. The current temperature is displayed at outside temperatures of +37.57/ +36 and below, refer also to page 76
> CHECK BRAKE LIGHTS
A lamp has failed or the electrical cir- cuit has a fault, refer to page 161 or consult a BMW Sports Activity Vehi- cle center
> CHECK LOWBEAM LIGHTS
CHECK SIDE LIGHTS CHECK REAR LIGHTS CHECK FRONT FOGLAMPS CHECK LICPLATE LIGHT CHECK HIGHBEAM LIGHT CHECK BACK UP LIGHTS The respective lamp may have failed or the electrical circuit may be defec- tive, refer to page 159 or consult a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center
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Computer
> TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG*
Please consult the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center, refer to page 69
> CHECK BRAKE LININGS
Have the brake pads inspected by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center, refer to page 140
> CHECK COOLANT LEVELCoolant too low, top off at the next opportunity, refer to page 152
> ENGINE FAILSAFE PROG
Fault in the engine electronics. You can continue to drive with reduced engine output or engine speed. Please have the system inspected by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
Displays after completion of trip All of the malfunctions registered during the trip appear consecutively when the ignition key is turned to position 0. The following displays will appear when appropriate: > LIGHTS ON > KEY IN IGNITION LOCK > CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV
Top up engine oil at the next oppor- tunity, e.g. while refueling, refer to page 150.
This display appears when you open the driver's door after parking the vehi- cle. A supplementary acoustic signal is also heard. Status messages remain available with the CHECK button 3 for a period of approx. three minutes after the display goes out and the key is removed from the ignition lock. If there were multiple messages, press the CHECK button repeatedly to view them all in sequence.
Checking Check Control Press the CHECK button 3 with the ignition key in position 2: CHECK CONTROL OK appears in the display. No malfunctions are present in the monitored systems.
Computer You can find a description of the com- puter on pages 82 and 88 as well as in the Owner's Manual for Onboard Com- puter.
You can have the Check Control and computer messages dis-
played in a different language.<
Mode selection As of ignition key position 1, you can call up information from the computer using the computer button in the turn signal lever. A new function appears each time you briefly press the computer button. The display sequence: > Outside temperature > Average fuel consumption > Cruising range > Average speed. As of ignition key position 1, the last active setting is displayed. The range of available displays varies according to your individual vehicle's equipment.
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Computer with alphanumeric display* If your vehicle has Check Control with alphanumeric display, the system's computer is described beginning on page 88 and in the Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer.
Computer
Outside temperature and average fuel consumption You can change the units of measure- ment 7/6 for the outside temperature display by 1. pressing and holding the trip odome- ter reset button with the ignition key in position 1 and
2. then turning the ignition key to 0.
At the same time the units of mea- surement in the temperature display of the automatic climate control will be changed, refer to page 110.
Refer also to page 76. The average fuel consumption is calcu- lated for the time during which the engine is running.
Cruising range and average speed Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The fuel level is measured and the range is calculated taking the driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km into account. Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine off are not included in the calcu- lations of average speed.
Canceling display If the button in the turn signal lever is pressed briefly while the average speed is displayed, the computer display can be masked out.
Restarting calculations If you continue to press the computer button in the turn signal lever, the aver- age values which were just displayed for fuel consumption and speed will be recalculated from that point. The engine must be running for this calculation.
84nMID Multi-Information Display
Central display The MID serves as the central display and operation for the following onboard systems: > Digital clock, e.g. time display, date > Audio systems: radio, cassette, CD > Computer, e.g. fuel consumption,
cruising range
> Telephone, e.g. dialing. You will find explanations and notes for operating the digital clock and the com- puter on the following pages. Please refer to the separate Owner's Manuals for operating the audio systems, the telephone and the onboard computer.
Any unrealistic numerical entries will not be accepted.
All stored data will be lost if the power supply is interrupted. Time display, switch-on times for independent venti- lation, distance and cruise control speed limit may have to be reset once the power supply has been reestab- lished.<
1 Function button for audio systems 2 Function button for the telephone 3 Indicator lamp for independent venti-
lation > remains on if switch-on time is
active
> flashes while operating
4 Function button for the digital clock
and computer
5 Indicator display for the various
onboard systems
6 Display for the entry and call-up but-
tons. Depending on the operating mode, the functions and alternatives that can be selected at the buttons are displayed here
7 Entry and call-up buttons for operat-
ing the various onboard systems
Digital clock in MID
To avoid endangering yourself or other road users, only make
entries when the vehicle is stationary.<
Calling up time or date
Press the left side of the button. Display shows:
Changing time
Changing date
Press the left side of the button.
Press the left side of the button.
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Press the right side of the button: The dots flash in the display. To change the setting:
Press.
You can have the time displayed in 12 or 24 hours. To change the display:
Press on the left/right, or hold the but- ton down. To store the entry:
Press the right side of the button: The dots and the DATE display flash. To change the setting:
Press the left side of the button. If the 12-hour time display is in use, AM or PM appears after the time.
Press the right side of the button.
Press on the left/right, or hold the but- ton down. To store the entry:
Press the right side of the button. The clock takes leap years into account and therefore does not have to be reset manually.
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Reminder signal You can program a reminder signal – memo – to be heard every hour, so that you are sure not to miss a news broad- cast.
Stopwatch
To start the stopwatch function:
Press the left side of the button.
Press the right side of the button. To take an intermediate time reading:
Press the left side of the button.
Press. Display shows:
Press.
Press: MEMO OFF appears in the display for entry and call-up buttons, and the tone symbol will appear in the upper right of the display. A signal is then heard 15 seconds before each hour.
Press: The stopwatch display can be seen counting up; the stopwatch continues to run. To halt the stopwatch:
Press the right side of the button.
The stopwatch is halted when the ignition key is turned back to 0,
but starts to run again when the ignition key is turned to 1.<
Digital clock in MID
Entering switch-on times for independent ventilation You can enter two different switch-on times. The ventilation will switch off automati- cally after 30 minutes.
Please follow the instructions for operating the independent ventila-
tion that start on page 116.<
Press the left side of the button.
Press on the left/right. Display shows:
Press the right side of the button: Display flashes, e.g. TIMER 1.
To enter the time:
Press on the left/right, or hold the but- ton down. To confirm the entry:
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Directly switching independent ventilation on and off
The independent ventilation func- tion can only be called up in igni-
tion key position 1.<
Press the left side of the button.
Press the right side of the button. The activated time is marked with an asterisk.
Press.
The switch-on times remain stored until new entries are made. You can change switch-on times that have already been stored by making a new time entry as described above. When the switch-on time is active, the LED comes on in the MID. During actual operation of the ventilation, the LED flashes. The LED goes out when the system is switched off. To activate/deactivate the time:
Press twice.
88nComputer* in MID
To avoid endangering yourself or other road users, only make
entries when the vehicle is stationary.<
Computer calculations begin at the start of the journey. Information can also be called up in the display by the remote control, refer to page 92.
Speed limit Speed limit entry: You can enter the road speed here at which you wish to hear and see a reminder signal: a signal will sound, the word LIMIT will flash, and with the Check Control with alphanumeric dis- play*, the speed limit warning stored in the memory will appear on the instru- ment cluster briefly. The speed limit reminder is only repeated if road speed has fallen at least 3 mph/5 km/h below the preset speed limit.
Display shows:
Enter the limit by pressing the function buttons. To correct an entry:
Press the left side of the button and repeat the entry. To store the entry:
Press the right side of the button.
Press the right side of the button.
Press.
Press the right side of the button.
Computer* in MID
Adopting the current speed as the speed limit:
Press the right side of the button.
Distance to destination The remaining distance to the destina- tion will be displayed on the screen. Enter the entire distance before starting the journey. To enter:
Press.
Press the right side of the button.
To correct an entry:
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Press the left side of the button and repeat the entry. To store the entry:
Press the right side of the button. Checking stored value:
Press the right side of the button.
Press twice at right. Deactivating the speed limit:
Press the right side of the button.
Press the left side of the button.
Press the right side of the button. Display shows:
Press the left side of the button.
Press. The LIMIT display goes out, but the stored value is not lost and can be reactivated by pressing the LIMIT but- ton.
You can enter the distance by pressing the function buttons.
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Estimated time of arrival When you have entered the distance to your destination, you can obtain an esti- mated time of arrival display which is continuously updated by the computer as your average driving period varies.
Press the right side of the button.
Press the right side of the button: The estimated time of arrival is dis- played.
Cruising range The distance which the vehicle should cover on the remaining fuel in the tank is displayed.
Press the right side of the button.
Fuel consumption You can have the average fuel con- sumption displayed for two different distances, for example a complete jour- ney and part of the journey. To start the calculation, select the func- tion with the engine running:
Press the right side of the button.
Press: The display shows the probable range.
Always refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls to
below 30 miles/50 kilometers, as other- wise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Press the left or right side of the button: The display will show the average fuel consumption. To restart the fuel consumption calcula- tion:
The computer will only register fuel amounts over 1.8 gal/6 liters.
Press the left or right side of the button.
Press the right side of the button.
Computer* in MID
Speed You can open a display of the vehicle's average speed. To start the calculation, select the func- tion with the engine running:
Press the right side of the button.
Press: The display shows the average speed. To recalculate the speed:
Extended immobilizer function You can establish a code that will pre- vent the engine from being started unless the code is entered. If you do not have access to the code, the emergency deactivation procedure will have to be carried out, refer to next page. To establish and activate the code:
Press the right side of the button.
Press the right side of the button.
Press the left side of the button. Display shows:
To correct an entry:
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Press the left side of the button and repeat the entry. To store the entry:
Press the right side of the button. Turn the ignition key to position 0. Deactivating the code: When you are asked to enter the code with the ignition key in position 1 or 2: > Enter the code at the function but-
tons.
Enter the code with the function but- tons.
Press the right side of the button. After the code has been entered cor- rectly and confirmed with the SET but- ton, the time display appears.
To have all the available information displayed, press > the button on the lever until PROG
shows on the display
> the SET button. To obtain individual items of informa- tion, briefly press the button as often as necessary.
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After three incorrect code entries, or three attempts to start the engine with- out a code entry, the alarm will sound for 30 seconds on vehicles fitted with an alarm system. Deactivating the alarm in an emer- gency: If you have forgotten the code, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the battery, wait approx.
2 minutes, then reconnect it. Note that on vehicles with an alarm sys- tem, the alarm will sound
2. Set the ignition key to position 1: the time display will count down for the next ten minutes
3. After ten minutes, start the engine.
If the code becomes available again in the meantime, it can be entered during the waiting period after pressing the CODE button.<
Remote control The computer button on the turn signal lever can be used to select the items of computer information which are to be displayed. To do this, press: > the button on the lever until PROG
shows on the display
> the MID buttons in the order in which
you wish the information to be dis- played. Each time an entry is stored, the pro- gram number appears on the display.
To terminate the selection procedure:
Press the right side of the button.
PDC Park Distance Control*
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The concept PDC provides extra safety and conve- nience during parking maneuvers. Sig- nal tones indicate the current distance to an object behind or in front of your vehicle. To do this, four ultrasonic sen- sors in the front and rear bumpers each measure the distance to the nearest object. The detection range of the front sensors and the two sensors located at the ends of the rear bumper is approx. 2 ft/60 cm, while the rear center sen- sors can detect objects to a distance of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate objects when they are approached slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching objects too fast, otherwise the system may give warning of physical obstacles too late.<
Automatic operation The system starts to operate automati- cally approx. one second after you select reverse or move the selector lever into the R position with the ignition key in position 2. Wait this short period before backing up. The system switches off when you shift back out of reverse.
Manual activation Press the button, the indicator lamp lights up.
Manual deactivation Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes out.
Automatic deactivation After driving a distance of more than approx. 160 ft/50 m or exceeding a speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h, the system switches off and the indicator lamp goes out. You may switch the sys- tem on again manually as needed.
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Signal tones The distance from an object is indicated in front with a higher intermittent tone, and at the rear with a lower intermittent tone. As the distance between vehicle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. The signal tone becomes continuous once the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm. The warning signal is canceled after approx. 3 seconds if you are moving parallel to a wall.
Malfunction The indicator lamp flashes and a short steady signal tone is sounded > if you activate PDC with the button > when you select reverse for the first
time after switching on the ignition
> if a malfunction occurs while the PDC
system is active.
Switch the system off and have the cause of the malfunction corrected by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cen- ter.
System limits
Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance
between the vehicle and any obstruc- tions always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are involved, there is a blind spot in which objects cannot be detected. This applies especially in those cases where the system approaches the physical constraints of ultrasonic measurement, as occurs with tow bars and trailer couplings, and in the vicinity of thin or wedge-shaped objects. Low objects already displayed, e.g. a curb, can also disappear from the detection area of the sensors again before a continuous tone sounds. Loud sources of sound, inside and out- side the vehicle, could drown out the PDC signal tone.<
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. Do not apply high pressure spray to the sensors for a prolonged period of time. Keep the spray at least 4 in/10 cm away from the sensors.
Antilock Brake System
The concept The ABS Antilock Brake System pre- vents the wheel brakes from locking during braking. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. This increases active safety. The ABS is operational every time you start the engine. Safe braking, refer to page 140.
EBV Electronic brake-force distribution EBV controls the brake system's appli- cation pressure at the rear wheels to ensure stable deceleration.
DBC Dynamic Brake Control When the brake pedal is depressed rapidly, this system automatically gen- erates a maximal boost of braking force and thus aids in keeping braking dis- tances as short as possible during full braking. This system exploits all of the benefits provided by ABS. Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the brake application. DBC is deactivated when you release the brake pedal.
Antilock Brake System
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
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Malfunction Please be absolutely sure to follow instructions regarding possible combi- nations of indicator lights on page 20.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster goes out after the engine is started.
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is active and governs drive and braking force. The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC has been switched off using the button and the stabilizing interventions are no longer available.
The concept DSC prevents the drive wheels from slipping when starting off and acceler- ating. DSC also identifies unstable driv- ing conditions, such as a loss of trac- tion at the rear of the vehicle or sliding of the vehicle in its front wheels. Under these circumstances, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within the physical limits by reducing the engine output and by applying the brakes in the individual wheels. The DSC is operational every time you start the engine.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC.
An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. So please do not further limit the addi- tional safety margin by risky driving.<
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> If the wheels churn on muddy sur-
faces
> When driving with snow chains.
As a result of the braking inter- ventions, the brakes may be sub- jected to additional loads when the sys- tem is switched off. In order to limit the brake temperature, brief automatic masking of the brake activation is pos- sible. To maintain vehicle stability, always drive with the system switched on when possible.<
Switching DSC on Press the button a second time – the indicator lamp goes out. DSC is now activated.
Malfunction Please be sure to observe the informa- tion on the DSC Dynamic Stability Con- trol/xDrive warning lamp on page 22 and on the possible lamp combinations that can light up on page 20.
Switching DSC off Press the button; the indicator lamp comes on and stays on. Stabilizing interventions of the chassis control system DSC are no longer avail- able. However, the braking interven- tions that simulate the function of the differential lock continue to be active. In the following exceptional circum- stances, it may be effective to switch off the DSC for a short period: > When rocking the vehicle and starting
off in deep snow or on loose road surfaces
> On sandy road surfaces > On poor surfaces with deep ruts
xDrive
xDrive is the 4-wheel drive system of your X5. The combined effects of xDrive and DSC further optimize the traction and dynamic driving characteristics. The 4-wheel drive system xDrive vari- ably distributes the drive torque to the front and rear axle depending on the driving situation and prevailing road conditions.
Malfunction Please be sure to observe the informa- tion on the DSC Dynamic Stability Con- trol/xDrive warning lamp on page 22 and on the possible lamp combinations that can light up on page 20.
HDC Hill Descent Control
The concept HDC is a system for driving downhill in steep terrain. This system reduces vehi- cle speed on steep downhill gradients, thus allowing you to maintain even bet- ter control of your BMW under these conditions. The vehicle moves at slightly more than walking speed without active interven- tion from the driver. HDC is available for activation at vehi- cle speeds below approx. 20 mph/ 35 km/h. When driving down steep hills with a speed below approx. 20 mph/ 35 km/h, the vehicle reduces speed automatically down to slightly more than walking speed, approx. 5 mph/ 8 km/h, and then maintains this speed at a constant. You can use the accelerator or brakes to vary this automatically controlled speed within a range extending from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h to 15 mph/ 25 km/h. You can specify a target speed within the same range by using the +/– but- tons of the cruise control. HDC is automatically deactivated once vehicle speed again exceeds approx. 35 mph/60 km/h.
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Activating system Press the button, the indicator lamp lights up. The indicator lamp flashes when the brakes are applied automatically.
Deactivating system Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes out. HDC is deactivated automatically above a road speed of approx. 35 mph/ 60 km/h and when the ignition is switched off.
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Using HDC With manual transmission: Use HDC in first gear and in Reverse since the engine's braking effect is diminished in the higher gears. With automatic transmission: You can use HDC in every drive posi- tion.
In case of a malfunction If the warning lamp in the button goes out during HDC operation or does not light up when the HDC is activated: HDC is temporarily not available as brake temperature is too high.
The warning lamp for the self- leveling suspension comes on, or the message SELFLEVEL SUSP.INACT appears in the Check Control: there is a malfunction in the self-leveling suspension. Stop and inspect the vehicle. If the rear of the vehicle is visibly lower than the front, possibly accompanied by a tilt noticeable when you compare the left rear with the right rear, please respond by immediately proceeding to the near- est BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. Drive with appropriate caution in the meantime. The vehicle has reduced ground clearance and driving comfort may be noticeably reduced. Even when the position of the vehicle is normal, have the system checked as soon as possible when a malfunction is indicated.
2-axle self-leveling suspension*
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a new command during the adjustment process. When the vehicle is stationary, the sys- tem executes ride-height changes in both directions – up and down – when- ever the doors are closed. The tailgate/ liftgate may be open. The system raises the vehicle only when the engine is run- ning. The system's automatic self-leveling feature automatically compensates for variations in the vehicle's load.
Frequent changes in ride height initiated at short intervals can
overheat the compressor, causing the system to briefly suspend active opera- tion.<
The concept Your vehicle is equipped with 2-axle self-leveling suspension acting on both the front and rear suspension. This sys- tem combines automatic self-leveling, which compensates for variations in front-to-rear load-distribution patterns, with a selection feature allowing drivers to choose from among several ride- height options. You may choose from among the fol- lowing ride heights: > Normal
The standard setting is intended for most operating conditions, including trailer towing
> Off-Road
Increased level for more ground clearance
> Access
Lowers vehicle for more convenient cargo handling or easier passenger entries and exits.
Changes in ride height are initiated either manually, using the control but- ton, refer to page 100, or automatically in response to specific speeds. When the ride height is selected manually, the driver has the additional option of revis- ing the ride-height selection by entering
Self-leveling suspension display 1 Off-Road 2 Standard 3 Access The LEDs not only show the current ride height, but also indicate changes: > LED on: indicates the vehicle's cur-
rent ride height
> Ride-height LED flashes while the
LED for the earlier level remains on: the ride height is being adjusted to a new level, either automatically or in response to driver input at the button. When the suspension reaches the new ride height the flashing LED reverts to continuous operation, and the LED for the earlier level goes out
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> LED for current ride height flashes for
roughly 3 seconds when you press the button: change in ride height is not possible.
Raising Available only when the engine is run- ning. From Standard to Off-Road: Press button 1 while traveling at a speed of less than approx. 30 mph/ 50 km/h. From Access to Standard: > Press button 1 or > the setting automatically reverts to
the standard setting once the vehicle exceeds a speed of approx. 20 mph/ 35 km/h.
Lowering Available with ignition key in position 2. From Standard to Access: 1. Press button 2 while traveling at less
than approx. 50 mph/80 km/h. The system enters its preselection mode. The preselection mode is canceled > by pressing button 1
> automatically once the vehicleexceeds a speed of approx. 50 mph/80 km/h or approx. 60 seconds after button 2 is pressed
2. Reduce speed to below approx. 15 mph/25 km/h within approx. 60 seconds after pressing button 2.
When you press button 2 at speeds below approx. 15 mph/
25 km/h the system automatically low- ers the vehicle to the Access level.<
From Off-Road to Standard: > Press button 2 or > automatically once you exceed a
speed of approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
Brake Force Display
Flat Tire Monitor
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The concept The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the inflation pressures in the four fitted tires as you drive. The system provides an alert whenever the inflation pressure drops significantly in relation to the pressure another tire. The check of the tire inflation pressure is based on monitoring the relative speeds of the wheels. A flat is detected and reported on the basis of a deviation in certain speed ratios.
