Driving -> Sport Boost function for your BMW i5 2023-2025
Driving
CONTROLS
The system may provide additional drive
power for a limited time.
General information
Using Launch Control causes premature com-
ponent wear since this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
General information
The Sport Boost function is operated with the
shift paddle on the steering wheel.
Do not turn the steering wheel when driving off
with Launch Control.
Do not use Launch Control when breaking in
the vehicle.
Overview
Additional information:
Break-in, refer to page 306.
Driving off with Launch Control
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
2. Activate drive mode: "SPORT".
3. Enabling the driving dynamics setting:
"SPORT PLUS".
The shift paddle for the Sport Boost function is
located on the steering wheel.
4. With the left foot, press down forcefully on
the brake.
5. Engage forward gear.
Display in the instrument cluster
6. Press the accelerator pedal all the way
down and hold.
The Launch Control information is dis-
played in the instrument cluster and the ve-
hicle begins to vibrate.
7. Release the brake within a few seconds of
the Launch Control information illuminating.
The vehicle accelerates.
Launch Control stays on as long as the
Launch Control information is displayed
and the accelerator pedal is not released.
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Arrow 1: The function is active.
Arrow 2: Countdown, the function is active.
Arrow 3: The function is used for maximum
acceleration.
Sport Boost function
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Arrow 4: Display for additional currently
available power.
Principle
The SPORT BOOST function can be used for
upcoming acceleration, for example.
Using the function
1. SPORT BOOST: Pull the shift paddle until
this display appears, arrow 1.
The system prepares the vehicle for the up-
coming acceleration process. The response
characteristics of the accelerator pedal be-
come more sporty.
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Driving
CONTROLS
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The function is active.
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Chassis.
A countdown is displayed on the instru-
ment cluster, arrow 2.
Cruise control.
Display in the instrument cluster.
Comfort features in the vehicle interior.
BMW IconicSounds.
2. Before the countdown changes to 0, press
the accelerator pedal.
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The vehicle accelerates and uses the
additional power provided as necessary.
Overview
BOOST: This display is shown on the
instrument cluster, arrow 3.
Button in the vehicle
The instrument cluster shows how long
the additional power is available, ar-
row 4.
The countdown can be restarted, for example
if the function cannot be used immediately.
To restart the countdown, pull the shift paddle
again.
Stopping the function
The function is automatically interrupted if the
countdown has reached 0 or if the function
was used in the acceleration process.
My Modes
Displays in the instrument cluster
Deactivating the function
If applicable, the driving mode
selected is displayed on the in-
strument cluster.
SPORT BOOST: Pull and hold the shift paddle
until this display goes out.
My Modes
My Modes in detail
Principle
My Modes influence vehicle handling and the
customizable effects for the overall experience
inside the vehicle.
General information
Various My Modes are available depending on
vehicle equipment.
The vehicle can be adapted depending on the
situation using the various My Modes.
My Modes that influence the handling charac-
teristics are also referred to as driving mode.
General information
Depending on the equipment, the following
systems are affected, for instance:
Personal Mode
Driving mode for comfort oriented settings.
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Drivetrain.
Steering.
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