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Roadside parking lamps* 113
Time, date, outside temperature, Check Control 76, 84
Computer 78
9 BMW X6: upshifting or downshifting with
automatic transmission 64
10 Instrument panel 12
Windshield wipers 65
Rain sensor 66
14 Buttons on steering wheel
Telephone*: Accepting and ending calls, start dialing* selected phone number, redialing if no phone number is selected
Volume
Activating/deactivating voice acti- vation system* 22
Changing the radio station Selecting a music track Scrolling through the redial listNext entertainment source
Recirculated-air mode, 119
Steering wheel heating* 53
Lane departure warning* 104
15 Horn, entire surface
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Steering wheel adjustment 52
Cruise control* 67
BMW X5: rear window wiper 66
Active cruise control* 68
Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 58
18 Releasing hood 251
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13 Ignition lock 58
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Instrument panel
1 Indicator lamps for turn signals 2 Speedometer 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13
4 Active cruise control* 68
5 Tachometer 77
6 BMW X5: energy control 77BMW X6: engine oil temperature 77 or energy control 77
7 Display for
> Clock/date 76
> Outside temperature 76
> Indicator and warning lamps 83
> Speed of cruise control* 67
> Speed of active cruise control* 71
> BMW X5: reserve display for dieselexhaust fluid 236
8 Display for
> Odometer and trip odometer 76
> Computer 78
> Date and remaining travel distancefor service requirements 79
> Automatic transmission positions 63
> HDC Hill Descent Control 97
> High-beam Assistant* 113
> There is a Check Controlmessage 82
> Adaptive Drive*: sport chassis and sus-
pension tuning 98
9 Fuel gauge 78
10 Resetting trip odometer 76Displaying service requirement 76
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In the case of corresponding urgency, this infor- mation is displayed immediately when the related lamp lights up.
Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps indicate that cer- tain functions are activated:
With parking brake set 60
With parking brake set for Canadian models Fog lamps* 114
High beams/headlamp flasher 113
Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC controls the drive and braking forces for maintaining vehicle stability 96
Engine malfunction with adverse effect on emissions 257Indicator and warning lamps
The concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors. Some lamps are tested for proper function by briefly lighting up during starting of the engine or when the ignition is switched on.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps.
Additional information, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and on the corresponding need to take action can be displayed via the Check Con- trol, refer to page 82.
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Around the center console: controls and displays
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1 Microphone for hands-free mode for tele-
phone* and for voice activation system* 22
2 Initiating an emergency request 273
3 Reading lamps 115
4 Glass sunroof 38, 40
5 Interior lamps 115
6 Passenger airbag status lamp 107
7 Control Display 16Displays for menu navigation
8 Hazard warning flashers 9 Central locking system 27
10 Opening glove compartment 127
11 Automatic climate control with 2-zonecontrol 117
Automatic climate control with 4-zone control* 121Manual air distribution 118
Automatic air distribution and volume 117
Cooling function 119
AUC Automatic recirculated-air control 119
Maximum cooling 119
Air volume 118
Residual heat utilization 119
Defrosting windows and removing condensation 118Rear window defroster 118
Seat heating* 49, 50
Active seat ventilation* 50
12 Changing
> Radio station 168
> Track 16813 Selecting radio, CD and CD/DVD changer*
14 Selecting AM or FM waveband
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Opening liftgate 30, 33
Active seat* 51
PDC Park Distance Control* 88
Top View* 90
Rear view camera* 93
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 95
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 96HDC Hill Descent Control 97
Side View* 92
16 Controller 16
Can be turned, pressed, or moved in four directions
17 Buttons on the controller 17
Selecting menus directly
18 Automatic Hold 61
19 Parking brake 60
20 Adaptive Drive* 98
21 Programmable memory buttons 20
22 Switching Entertainment sound output on/off and adjusting volume 168
23 Ejecting audio CD
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iDrive
iDrive combines the functions of a large number of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a central position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu
navigation. The control of the individual func- tions is described in connection with the rele- vant equipment.
Controls
1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons
You can use the buttons to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select the menu items and create settings. > Move in four directions, arrow 3
> Turn, arrow 4
> Push, arrow 5To avoid posing an unnecessary hazard due to inattention, both to your own vehi- cle's occupants and to other road users: never attempt to use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.<
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Buttons on the controller
Button MENU RADIO CD NAV TEL BACK OPTION
Operating principle From radio readiness, refer to page 58, the fol- lowing message is shown on the Control Dis- play:
Function Open the main menu Open the Radio menu Open the CD/Multimedia menu Open the Navigation menu Open the Telephone menu Display the previous menu Open the Options menu
To hide the message: Press the controller. The main menu is displayed. The message is automatically hidden after approx. 10 seconds.
Opening the main menu Press The main menu is displayed.
button.
All iDrive functions can be accessed via the main menu.
Selecting a menu item The menu items shown in white can be selected. 1. Turn the controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
2. Press the controller. A new menu is displayed or the function is exe- cuted.
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Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g. "Set- tings".
Adjusting settings 1. Select a field. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.
Changing between panels After selecting a menu item, e.g. "Radio", a new menu is displayed on a panel. The panels can overlap. Move the controller to the left or right to change between the panels.
3. Press the controller to confirm the setting. The scroll bar on the right side indicates whether additional menu items or set-
tings can be selected that are currently not vis- ible.<
Example: setting the clock 1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu is displayed.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high-
lighted, and then press the controller.
3. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.
White arrows pointing to the left or right indi- cate that additional windows can be opened.
Opening the Options menu Press the OPTION button. The "Options" menu is displayed.
Another possibility: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu appears. The "Options" menu contains the following: > Screen settings, refer to page 19. > Control options for the selected menu.
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4. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high-
lighted, and then press the controller.
Sound output is switched off or
display for traffic bulletins*: > "TI":
Traffic bulletins are switched on.
> No display:
Traffic bulletins are switched off.
5. Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.
6. Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
Status information
Other displays: The status information is temporarily hidden when there are Check Control instructions or during inputs using the voice activation sys- tem*.
Switching Control Display off/on 1. Press the OPTION button. 2. "Switch off control display"
1 Time 2 Display for:
Reception strength of the wireless network, depends on the mobile phone
> Incoming, outgoing or missed call > SMS* received
3 Display for:
To switch on, press the controller.
Split screen view, Split screen* Additional information, e.g. from the computer, can be displayed on the right side of the split screen. On the split screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.
> Entertainment:
Radio, CD/DVD, external devices, TV*
> Telephone*:
Name of the mobile phone paired with the vehicle
Switching split screen view on and off* 1. Press the OPTION button. 2. "Split screen"
The split screen is activated.
Selecting display for split screen content* When the split screen is switched on, you can select the content displayed on the screen.
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1. Move the controller to the right repeatedly
until the split screen content is selected.
2. Select the display.
Displaying button assignment Touch the button with a finger. Do not wear gloves or use objects.
Displaying short info
...
Touch button.
The button assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen.
Programmable memory buttons Certain iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly, e.g. radio stations, navigation destina- tions, phone numbers and entry points into the menu.
Displaying detailed information
...
Touch button for an extended
period.
Storing functions 1. Highlight the function via the iDrive. 2.
...
Press the desired button for
longer than two seconds.
Sample use of programmable memory buttons Switch the voice instructions for the navigation on/off. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Select the 4.
symbol using the controller.
Press the desired button for
...
longer than two seconds.
Running function
...
Press button.
The function is run immediately. This means, for example, that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
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Letters and numbers
Entering letters and numbers 1. Turn the controller: select the letters or
numbers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": confirm the entry.
Symbol
Function Press the controller: delete one letter or number Press the controller for an extended period: delete all letters or numbers Enter a blank space
Switching between letters and numbers Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering letters and numbers:
Symbol
Function Entering letters
Entering numbers
Wordmatch concept during navigation Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically. Destination search: the entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle. > The only letters offered for entering
addresses are those for which data are available.
> Town/city names can be entered with the spelling used in any of the languages avail- able on the Control Display.
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Voice activation system
activation system can respond to com- mands.
2. Say the command.
The command is displayed on the Control Display.
This symbol appears on the Control Display
when you can enter additional commands. If no other commands are possible, then oper- ate the equipment via iDrive.
Terminating or canceling voice activation system Press the or
button on the steering wheel
{Cancel}
In dialogs that call for a text of your choice, the procedure can only be canceled using the but- ton on the steering wheel.
Possible commands The commands available in each case depend on the menu item selected on the Control Dis- play. To have the available commands read aloud:
{Voice commands} or {Help}
For example, if "CD" is selected, the commands for operating CD/Multimedia are read aloud.
The concept The voice activation system allows you to con- trol operation of various vehicle systems with- out ever removing your hands from the steering wheel. Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands. This frees you of having to use the controller. The voice activation system transforms your oral commands into control signals for the selected systems and provides support in the form of instructions or questions. The voice activation system uses a special microphone located in the area of the interior rearview mirror, refer to page 14.
Precondition Using iDrive, set the language that applies for the voice activation system in order to enable identification of the spoken commands. To set the language of iDrive, refer to page 86.
Symbols in Owner's Manual
{...} Say the specified commands word for word. {{...}} Indicates responses of the voice acti- vation system.
Voice commands
Activating voice activation system 1. Press the
button on the steering wheel. This symbol on the Control Display and
an acoustic signal tell you that the voice
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Running functions directly with short commands With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected, refer to page 285.
Example: selecting the track of a CD 1. Switch on Entertainment sound output if
necessary. 2. Press the
button on the steering wheel.
3. Select the music track, e.g.:
{C D track 4} System says: {{Track 4}}
Setting the voice dialog You can set whether the system should use the standard dialog or a shorter variant. In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the prompts and responses from the system are abbrevi- ated. 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. "Speech mode:"
> Do not use the voice activation system to
initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a telephone connection.
> Say the commands and numbers smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding excessive emphases and pauses. This also applies when spelling out and saying a full word during destination entry.
> When selecting a radio station, use the
common pronunciation of the station name.
> For entries in the voice-activated phone
book, only use names in the language of the voice activation system and no abbrevia- tions.
> Keep doors, windows, and glass sunroof*/ panoramic glass sunroof* closed in order to avoid unpleasant outside noise.
> Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
4. Select a setting:
> "Default" > "Short"
Notes
To operate the phone by voice, refer to page 219.<
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow- ing:
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Controls Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your vehicle. Its extensive array of features and accessories, both for driving and for your own safety, comfort and convenience, are described here.
New remote controls To obtain additional or replace lost keys, new remote controls with an integrated key are available at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
Personal Profile
The concept You can set a number of functions of your BMW individually according to your preferences. Per- sonal Profile ensures that most of these set- tings are stored for the remote control currently in use without you having to do anything. When the vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding remote control is detected and the settings stored for it are called up and carried out. This means that you will always find your BMW set to your own personal settings even if another person with his/her own remote control and settings has used the vehicle since the last time you drove it. The individual settings are stored for a maximum of four remote controls, for two with Comfort Access*.
Personal Profile settings Details on the settings are provided on the specified pages. > Behavior of the central locking system
when unlocking vehicle, refer to page 28
> Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer topage 30
Opening and closing
Keys/remote control
Each remote control contains a battery which is automatically charged in the ignition lock while driving. Drive a longer distance with each remote control at least twice a year to keep the battery charged. For Comfort Access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 37. Depending on which remote control is detected by the vehicle during unlocking, different set- tings are called up and carried out in the vehicle, refer to Personal Profile, page 26. Information on the required maintenance is also stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in remote control, page 256.
Integrated key
Press button 1 to unlock the key. The integrated key fits the following locks: > Driver's door, refer to page 29
> Floor panel flap in cargo area, refer topage 133
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> Displays on Control Display:
> Audio sources: volume and tone settings,
> Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 86
refer to page 168
> Radio:
> Measuring units for consumption, route/
> Display of stored stations, refer to
distances, temperature, and pressure, refer to page 86
> Language on Control Display, refer to
page 86
> 12h/24h clock format, refer to page 85
> Date format, refer to page 85> Lighting settings:
> Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 65
> Welcome lamps, refer to page 111
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 112
> Daytime driving lamps*, refer topage 112
> High-beam Assistant*, refer to
page 113
> PDC Park Distance Control*: optical warn-
ing, refer to page 89
> Top View*: optical warning, refer to
page 91
> Side View*, refer to page 92
> Rear view camera*:> Selecting functions, refer to page 93
> Type of display, refer to page 95> Lane departure warning*: last status, on/
off, refer to page 104
> Head-up Display*: selection, brightness and position of display, refer to page 109
> Automatic climate control: AUTO program
and intensity, cooling function, and auto- matic recirculated-air control/recirculated- air mode, temperature, air distribution, ven- tilation temperature, starting on page 117
> Programmable memory buttons: selectingstored functions, refer to page 20
> Positions of driver's seat, outside mirrors,
and steering wheel*, refer to page 44
> Adaptive Drive*: selected chassis and sus-
pension tuning, refer to page 98
page 173
> Switching RDS Radio Data System on/
off*, refer to page 172
> Phone: volume setting, refer to
pages 215, 220
Central locking system
The concept The central locking system functions when the driver's door is closed. The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following: > Doors > Liftgate > Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside > Using the remote control > Using the door lock > With Comfort Access* using the door han-
dles
The interior lamps and the courtesy lamps* are also switched on and off with the remote con- trol. The alarm system is armed/disarmed at the same time. You can find more detailed information on the alarm system on page 34.
Operating from inside Using the button for central locking, refer to page 30. The fuel filler flap is not locked. In an accident of sufficient severity, the central locking system automatically unlocks the vehi- cle. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on.
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Opening and closing: Using remote control
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.<
Unlocking Press the This unlocks the vehicle.
button.
Setting unlocking behavior You can set whether the first press of the button unlocks only the driver's door or the entire vehi- cle. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Unlock button"
4. Select a menu item:
> "All doors" Press the entire vehicle.
button once to unlock the
> "Driver's door only"
button once to unlock only
Press the the driver's door and the fuel filler flap. Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.
5. Press the controller. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
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Comfort opening Press and hold the the glass sunroof*/panoramic glass sunroof* are opened.
button. The windows and
Locking Press the
button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are inside because unlocking
from the inside is not possible without special knowledge.<
Switching on interior lamps With vehicle locked: Press the You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc.
button.
Panic mode* You can also trigger the alarm system in case of danger: Press the Switch off alarm: press any button.
button for at least 3 seconds.
button for approx. 1 second.
Unlocking liftgate Press the The liftgate will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked. During opening, the liftgate pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, never lay the remote control in the cargo area. A previously locked liftgate is also locked again after closing.<
If pointed or sharp-edged objects could strike the rear window while driving, be sure to provide protection around all edges. Failure to do so could result in damage to the heating conductors of the rear window.<
Confirmation signals You can activate or deactivate the confirmation signals.
1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
4. Press the controller.
Flashing when locking/unlocking the vehi-
cle is switched on.
Malfunctions The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. Should the remote control fail to operate due to interference of this kind, unlock and lock the vehicle using the door lock using a key. If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the remote control, then the battery is discharged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 26.
For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is gov- erned by the following: FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS LX8CAS2
Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: > This device must not cause harmful inter-ference, and
> This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Opening and closing: Using door lock
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are inside because unlocking
from the inside is not possible without special knowledge.<
When unlocking 1. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap.
2. Turning the key a second time unlocks the
remaining doors and the liftgate.
Convenient opening and closing You can use the door lock to operate the win- dows and the glass sunroof*/panoramic glass sunroof*. Turn and hold the key in the positions for unlocking or locking.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Rotating the
key back into the initial position stops the movement.<
Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can turn a key all the way to the right or left in the door lock to lock or unlock the driver's door.
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then pull the door handle above the armrest or
> Pull on the door handle of each door twice: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
Locking > Use the central locking button to lock all of
the doors simultaneously, or
> Press down the lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.
Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from
the inside. Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.<
Doors
Automatic soft closing* To close the doors, merely push them gently. The closing process will then be carried out automatically.
Make sure that the closing path of the doors is clear; otherwise injuries may
result.<
BMW X5: liftgate
During opening, the liftgate pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.<
Opening and closing: From inside
This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the liftgate, with the front doors closed. It does not activate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Automatic locking You can also set the situations in which the vehicle is locked. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. Select the desired function:
> "Lock if no door is opened"
The central locking system locks the vehicle after a short time, unless a door has been opened.
> "Lock after start. to drive"
The central locking system locks the vehicle when you drive away.
The function is switched on and is stored
for the remote control currently in use.
Unlocking and opening > Either unlock the doors together with the button for the central locking system and
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Opening from inside
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the lift- gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
result.<
Press the button: the liftgate opens somewhat unless it has been locked.
Opening from outside
Press the button on the liftgate or the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second: the liftgate opens somewhat. It can be swung upward.
Opening manually In case of an electrical malfunction: 1. From the cargo area, press out the handle in
the liftgate, refer to arrow, with a screw- driver and pull. The liftgate is unlocked.
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the liftgate make it easier to pull down.
If pointed or sharp-edged objects could strike the rear window while driving, be sure to provide protection around all edges. Failure to do so could result in damage to the heating conductors of the rear window.<
Automatic liftgate operation*
Adjusting opening height You can adjust how far the liftgate is to open.
When adjusting the opening height, make sure that at least approx. 4 in/10 cm of
clearance is available above the liftgate. Other- wise, the ceiling height could be insufficient for the opened liftgate if, for example, the loading state changes.< 1. "Settings" 2. "Tailgate"
2. Open the liftgate and press in the handle. The liftgate is locked again as soon as it is closed.
3. Turn the controller until the desired open-
ing height is selected.
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