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EnglishControls for your BMW X5 2007-2013
Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with
information that will give you complete control of
your vehicle. All features and accessories that are
useful for driving and your safety, comfort and
convenience are described here.
Controls
Opening and closing
Opening and closing
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the vehicle, refer to
Personal Profile.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 286.
Integrated key
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control
Press button 1 and pull out the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷
▷
Driver's door, refer to page 34.
Cargo floor cover in cargo area, refer to
page 146.
1
2
3
Unlocking
Locking
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Opening tailgate
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls
with keys.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven.
Use each remote control at least twice a year for
longer road trips in order to maintain the batter‐
ies' charge status.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 42.
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Opening and closing
Controls
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▷
The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated in the remote con‐
trol.
▷
Show visual warning for Top View, refer to
page 122.
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▷
Show Side View, refer to page 124.
Backup camera:
The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored profile
is called up.
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Function selection, refer to page 120.
Type of display, refer to page 122.
Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
beenused inthemeantimebysomeoneelse
with another remote control.
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Lane departure warning: last setting, on/off,
refer to page 100.
Head-up Display: selection, brightness and
position of the display, refer to page 125.
Theindividualsettingsarestored fora maximum
of four remote controls. They are stored for two
remote controls if Comfort Access is in use.
Adaptive Drive: selected chassis and sus‐
pension tuning, refer to page 107.
Light settings:
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
▷
Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 71.
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Welcome lamps, refer to page 88.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 89.
▷
Assigning the programmable memory but‐
tons, refer to page 23.
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Daytime running lights, refer to
page 89.
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Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page 32.
High-beam Assistant, refer to
page 90.
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Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐
trol: settings, refer to page 128.
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▷
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Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 35.
Navigation:
Driver's seat, exterior mirror and steering
wheel positions, refer to page 56.
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Voice activation, refer to page 175.
Route criteria, refer to page 173.
Map view settings, refer to page 177.
Settings for the display on the Control Dis‐
play and in the instrument cluster:
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12h/24h clock format, refer to
page 85.
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Entertainment:
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Tone control, refer to page 184.
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Date format, refer to page 86.
Radio, stored stations, refer to
page 192.
Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 86.
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CD/multimedia, audio source listened to
last, refer to page 194.
▷
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Language on the Control Display, refer
to page 86.
Telephone: volume, refer to page 234.
Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 86.
▷
Show visual warning for the Park Distance
Control PDC, refer to page 119.
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Controls
Opening and closing
Central locking system
Opening and closing: from the
outside
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
Using the remote control
General information
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
Take the remote control with you
▷
▷
▷
Doors.
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.◀
Tailgate.
Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
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▷
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Via the remote control.
Via the door lock.
Unlocking
Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked.
In cars with Comfort Access, via the door
handles.
The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and cour‐
tesy lamps are switched on.
The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote
control:
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
▷
The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.
1. "Settings"
▷
The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re‐
fer to page 42.
2. "Door locks"
3. "Unlock button:"
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system, re‐
fer to page 35.
If the vehicle is locked from the inside, the fuel
filler flap remains unlocked.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
4. Select the desired function:
▷
"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
▷
"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel
filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again
unlocks the entire vehicle.
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Opening and closing
Controls
Before and after each trip, check that the tailgate
has not been inadvertently unlocked.
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the remote
control.
Provide edge protection
The windows and the glass sunroof/panoramic
glass sunroof open.
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀
Locking
Press the button on the remote control.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
2. "Door locks"
3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
Switching on the interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
Press the button on the remote control for at
least 3 seconds.
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel positions selected last are stored for the
currently used remote control.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Unlocking tailgate
When the vehicle is being unlocked, these po‐
sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting
is activated.
Press the button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second and release.
The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of
whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure that
the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty.
Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or
damage to objects behind the seat as a result of
a rearward movement of the seat.◀
With automatic tailgate operation: the tailgate
opens automatically.
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the remote control into the cargo area.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
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▷
When a seat position switch is pressed.
When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed.
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Controls
Opening and closing
Selecting automatic activation
1. "Settings"
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▷
This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and
this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
2. "Door locks"
3. "Last seat position auto."
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Using the door lock
General information
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
Malfunctions
Local radio waves may interfere with the remote
control.
In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door
lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis‐
charged. Use the remote control during an ex‐
tended drive in order to recharge the battery,
refer to page 30. The remote control for Comfort
Access contains a battery that may need to be
replaced, refer to page 42.
When unlocking:
For US owners only
1. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap.
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
2. Turning the key a second time unlocks the
remaining doors and the tailgate.
FCC ID:
Manual operation
LX8766S
If an electrical malfunction occurs, unlock or lock
the driver's door using the integrated key in the
door lock.
LX8766E
LX8CAS
LX8CAS2
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
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Opening and closing
Controls
Opening and closing: from the
inside
Unlocking and opening
▷
Press the button. The doors are un‐
locked. To open, pull the door han‐
dle above the armrest.
Locking and unlocking
Press the button in the vehicle.
▷
Pull the door handle above the armrest
twice: the door is unlocked the first time and
opened the second time.
The doors and the tailgate are locked or un‐
locked when the front doors are closed, but they
are not secured against theft.
Locking
▷
Press the button. The doors are
locked.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Automatic locking
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
▷
Press the lock button of a door. To prevent
you from being locked out, the opened driv‐
er's door cannot be locked using the lock
button.
1. "Settings"
Take the remote control with you
2. "Door locks"
People or animals left unattended in a
3. Select the desired function:
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.◀
▷
"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.
▷
"Lock after start. to drive"
Doors
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
Automatic soft closing
To close the doors, push lightly. It is closed au‐
tomatically.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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Controls
Opening and closing
Opening manually
In case of an electrical malfunction:
BMW X5: upper tailgate
Opening
1. From the cargo area, press out the handle in
the tailgate, refer to arrow, with a screw‐
driver and pull. The tailgate is unlocked.
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀
Opening from the inside
2. Open the tailgate from the outside and press
in the handle.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
closed.
Closing
Press the button. The tailgate opens somewhat
unless it has been locked.
Opening from the outside
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐
gate.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Press the button, see arrow, or the
of the remote control for approx. 1 second. The
tailgate opens slightly. It can be swung upward.
button
Automatic soft closing
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly
only. It is closed automatically.
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Opening and closing
Controls
▷
▷
Press the button in the center con‐
sole.
Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.
The opening procedure is interrupted:
Adjusting the opening height
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When the engine starts.
When adjusting the opening height, en‐
sure that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the
ceiling may not be high enough for the open tail‐
gate if the load situation changes.◀
When the vehicle starts moving.
By pressing the button in the center
console again.
▷
▷
▷
By pressing the button on the remote
control for a longer period.
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
By pressing the button on the outside of the
tailgate.
3. Turn the controller until the desired opening
height is selected.
By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Closing
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Function requirement:
The lower tailgate is closed and must be locked
on both sides.
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
The tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted
opening height.
The tailgate closes automatically when the but‐
ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To stop the closing procedure:
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▷
Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
▷
Press the button on the outside of the tail‐
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
The closing procedure is also stopped:
When the engine starts.
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Controls
Opening and closing
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If the vehicle jerks while driving away.
BMW X6: tailgate
The closing procedure is not interrupted when
the vehicle starts moving.
Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting opening height
Manually opening or closing
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
In case of an electrical defect of the automatic
tailgate operation function:
Adjusting the opening height
1. Manually release the tailgate, refer to
page 36.
When adjusting the opening height, en‐
sure that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the
ceiling may not be high enough for the open tail‐
gate if the load situation changes.◀
2. Open or close the tailgate slowly and with‐
out making sudden movements.
Do not use force to open or close
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
If the tailgate offers increased resistance,
do not forcefully open or close the tailgate; oth‐
erwise, injury or damage may result.◀
3. Turn the controller until the desired opening
height is selected.
BMW X5: lower tailgate
Opening
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward.
The tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted
opening height.
The opened tailgate can be loaded with up to
550 lbs/250 kg.
Closing
Fold the tailgate up and press closed.
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Opening and closing
Controls
The tailgate closes automatically when the but‐
ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To stop the closing procedure:
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▷
Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
The closing procedure is also stopped:
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▷
When the engine starts.
▷
Press the button on the outside of the tail‐
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
If the vehicle jerks while driving away.
Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle
into motion.
▷
▷
Press the button in the center con‐
sole.
Automatic closing
Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.
The tailgate closes automatically without
button operation if it is weighed down by an ad‐
ditional weight of approx. 11 lbs/5 kg, such as
snow or ice.◀
The opening procedure is interrupted:
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When the engine starts.
When the vehicle starts moving.
Manually opening or closing
In case of an electrical malfunction:
By pressing the button in the center
console again.
1. Push out cover 1 on the tailgate with a
screwdriver.
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▷
▷
By pressing the button on the remote
control for a longer period.
By pressing the button on the outside of the
tailgate.
By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Closing
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
2. Push the catch 2 in the direction of the ar‐
row.
3. Open or close the tailgate slowly and with‐
out making sudden movements.
Do not use force to open or close
If the tailgate offers increased resistance,
do not forcefully open or close the tailgate; oth‐
erwise, injury or damage may result.◀
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Controls
Opening and closing
Unlocking
Comfort Access
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1.
This corresponds to pressing the
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
button.
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▷
▷
▷
Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.
Unlocking of the tailgate separately.
Starting the engine.
Locking
Convenient closing.
Functional requirement
▷
▷
▷
To lock the vehicle, the remote control must
be located outside of the vehicle.
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
The engine can only be started if the remote
control is inside the vehicle.
Touch the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with
your finger for approx. 1 second.
This corresponds to pressing the
ton.
but‐
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
The functions can be controlled by pressing the
buttons or via Comfort Access.
Should a short delay occur when opening or
closing the windows or the glass sunroof/pan‐
oramic glass sunroof, the system checks
whether a remote control is located in the vehi‐
cle. Please repeat opening or closing if neces‐
sary.
If a remote control is detected within the vehicle,
the vehicle does not lock or is unlocked again.
Convenient closing
Press the area, arrow 2, with your finger and
hold.
In addition, the windows and the glass sunroof/
panoramic glass sunroof close.
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Opening and closing
Malfunction
Controls
Monitor the closing process
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand
from the door handle immediately stops the
closing process.◀
The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed
by local radio waves, such as by a mobile phone
in the immediate vicinity of the remote control or
when a mobile phone is being charged in the
vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
To start the engine afterward, insert the remote
control into the ignition switch.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo
area is detected in the locked vehicle, the tail‐
gate opens again.
Warning lamps
The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal
sounds.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be
started.
Ignition on
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐
nition on.
The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a
malfunction. Take the remote control with you
inside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces‐
sary, insert another remote control into the ig‐
nition switch.
When doing so, do not depress the brake pedal,
otherwise the engine will start.
Starting the engine
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no lon‐
ger inside the vehicle.
The engine can be started or the ignition can be
switched on when a remote control is inside the
vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote
control into the ignition lock, refer to page 66.
After switching off the engine, the engine can
only be started again within approx. 10 seconds
if no door has been opened.
As long as no remote control is detected in the
vehicle, it is only possible to restart the engine
within approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off
if no door has been opened.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on and a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display: replace
the remote control battery.
Switching off the engine
▷
Remote control not in ignition lock:
After switching off the engine, the transmis‐
sion is automatically switched into transmis‐
sion position P.
▷
Remote control in ignition lock:
If transmission position N is engaged, the
transmission remains in this position after
the engine is switched off.
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Controls
Opening and closing
Replacing the battery
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 30.
2. Remove the cover.
Door lock and armed alarm system
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm
on some market-specific versions.
To stop this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or switch on the ignition.
Tailgate and armed alarm system
The tailgate can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.
3. Insert a new battery of the same type with
the positive side facing upwards.
Press the button on the remote control.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again by the alarm system. The hazard
warning system flashes once.
4. Press the cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling collec‐
tion point or to your service center.
In some market-specific versions, the tailgate
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.
Alarm system
Switching off the alarm
▷
Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 32.
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷
Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
▷
▷
Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.
Movements in the vehicle: interior motion
sensor, refer to page 43.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror
▷
▷
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.
Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷
▷
▷
By sounding an acoustic alarm.
By switching on the hazard warning system.
By flashing the high beams.
▷
The indicator lamp flashes continuously:
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Opening and closing
Controls
The system is armed.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
▷
The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then flashes continuously.
The indicator lamp flashes continuously af‐
ter approx. 10 seconds. The interior motion
sensor is not active.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
remain switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
▷
▷
The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the ig‐
nition, but for no longer than approx. 5 mi‐
nutes:
Power windows
General information
Take the remote control with you
An alarm has been triggered.
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the power windows and injure
themselves.◀
Panic mode
In dangerous situations, trigger the alarm sys‐
tem:
Press the button on the remote control for at
least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.
Interior motion sensor
Opening
For the sensor to function properly, the windows
and glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof
must be closed.
▷
Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is held.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The window opens automatically.
▷
▷
In duplex garages.
Pressing again stops the motion.
During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.
▷
When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
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Controls
Opening and closing
Closing
Closing without the pinch protection
system
Danger of pinching
For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there.
▷
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance point.
Pinch protection is limited and the window
reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds
a certain value.
The window closes while the switch is held.
Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
2. Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
The window closes without pinch protec‐
tion.
Convenient operation, refer to page 32, via the
remote control or the door lock.
Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with Com‐
fort Access.
Safety switch
With the safety switch, the rear windows are
prevented from being opened or closed via the
switches in the rear passenger area, such as by
children.
After the ignition is switched off
When the remote control is removed or the ig‐
nition is switched off, the windows can continue
to be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as
no door is opened.
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety function is
switched on.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is interrupted.
Safety switch for rear operation
Press the safety switch when transporting
children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result
if the windows are closed without supervision.◀
The window reopens slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
Roller sunblinds for the rear
side windows
Pull the loop of the roller sun blind and hook onto
bracket.
Do not use window accessories
Do not open the window while the roller
sunblind is tilted
Do not install any accessories in the range
of movement of the windows; otherwise, the
pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
Do not open the window while the roller sunblind
is tilted; otherwise, there is a risk of damage at
high speeds that may result in personal injury.◀
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Opening and closing
Controls
▷
Press the switch in the de‐
sired direction to the resist‐
ance point and hold it there.
X5: panoramic glass sunroof
General information
The sliding visor moves while
the switch is being held.
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately using the
switch.
▷
Press the switch in the desired direction
past the resistance point.
Danger of pinching
The sliding visor moves automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
With the sliding visor open, proceed as descri‐
bed under Sliding visor.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor together
Press the switch twice in the de‐
sired direction past the resist‐
ance point.
The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐
sor move together. Pressing the
switch again stops the motion.
Convenient operation, refer to page 32, via the
remote control or the door lock.
Tilting the glass sunroof
Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with Com‐
fort Access.
Press the switch.
The closed sunroof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens slightly.
Comfort function
▷
▷
Press the switch twice with
the sunroof open:
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
The sunroof is raised.
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
with the glass sunroof in its tilted position, oth‐
erwise the mechanism will be damaged.◀
When the sunroof is raised,
briefly press the switch twice
in the opening direction:
The sunroof is opened all the
way.
Opening/closing the sliding visor
You can move the sliding visor independently
with the sunroof closed or tilted.
Comfort position
In the comfort position, the roof is not fully open.
This reduces wind noise in the passenger com‐
partment.
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Controls
Opening and closing
Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closed
all the way, it stops in the comfort position. If
desired, continue the motion following this with
the switch.
BMW X6: glass sunroof,
electric
General information
Danger of pinching
After the ignition is switched off
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
The roof can still be operated for approx. 1 mi‐
nute, as long as no door has been opened.
Pinch protection system
Take the remote control with you
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately
one-third of the opening in the roof, or from the
tilted position during closing.
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀
The roof and the sliding visor open a short dis‐
tance.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Despite the pinch protection system, check that
the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the
closing action may not be interrupted in certain
extreme situations, such as when thin objects
are present.◀
Tilting the glass sunroof
Press the switch.
Closing without the pinch protection
system
For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐
ceed as follows:
The closed sunroof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens slightly.
Press the switch forward beyond the resistance
pointandhold. Theroofcloseswithoutthepinch
protection system.
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
with the glass sunroof in its tilted position, oth‐
erwise the mechanism will be damaged.◀
Initialization after a power failure
After a power failure, it is only possible to raise
the roof, if necessary.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
▷
Press the switch in the de‐
sired direction to the resist‐
ance point and hold it there.
Have the system initialized by your service cen‐
ter.
The glass sunroof moves
while the switch is being held.
▷
Press the switch in the desired direction
past the resistance point.
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Opening and closing
Controls
The glass sunroof moves automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Despite the pinch protection system, check that
the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the
closing action may not be interrupted in certain
extreme situations, such as when thin objects
are present.◀
The glass sunroof and sliding visor can be
opened together. Close the sliding visor man‐
ually.
Convenient operation, refer to page 33, via the
remote control or the door lock.
Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with Com‐
fort Access.
Closing without the pinch protection
system
For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐
ceed as follows:
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
automatically
1. Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold. The pinch protection
system is limited and the sunroof opens
slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain
value.
Press the switch beyond the resistance point.
The following movements are also automatic:
▷
Pressing the switch with the sunroof open:
the sunroof is tilted fully.
▷
Pressing the switch in the Open direction
with thesunrooftilted: thesunroofis opened
fully.
2. Within about 4 seconds, slide the switch for‐
ward again beyond the resistance point and
hold it there. The roof closes without the
pinch protection system.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Comfort position
Initialization after a power failure
In the comfort position, the roof is not fully open.
This reduces wind noise in the passenger com‐
partment.
After a power failure, it is only possible to raise
the roof, if necessary.
Have the system initialized by your service cen‐
ter.
Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closed
all the way, it stops in the comfort position. If
desired, continue the motion following this with
the switch.
After the ignition is switched off
The roof can still be operated for approx. 1 mi‐
nute, as long as no door has been opened.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately the
middle of the opening in the roof, or from the
tilted position during closing.
The glass sunroof opens again fully.
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Controls
Adjusting
Adjusting
Adjusting manually
Forward/backward
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
Pull the lever and slide the seat into the desired
position. After releasing the lever, move the seat
forward or back slightly to make sure it engages
properly.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:
▷
▷
▷
Safety belts, refer to page 53.
Head restraints, refer to page 54.
Airbags, refer to page 93.
Thigh support
Seats
Note before adjusting
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat
while driving.
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for‐
ward or back.
The seat could respond with unexpected move‐
ment and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐
ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the
safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate
the protection normally provided by the belt.◀
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Adjusting
Controls
Adjusting electrically
1
2
3
4
Backrest width
Shoulder support
Thigh support
1
2
3
Forward/backward
Height
Lumbar support
Seat tilt
Backrest width
The width of the backrest can be changed with
the side wings to adjust the side support to your
own needs.
Shoulder support
This also supports the back in the shoulder area,
This creates a relaxed sitting position and helps
relieve stress on the shoulder muscles.
4
Backrest
The shoulder support is also used to adjust the
distance of the head restraint from the back of
the seat occupant's head.
Differs depending on seat:
Lumbar support
1
2
Backrest
Height
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest
to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
Additional depending on seat:
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup‐
plementary support to help you maintain a re‐
laxed, upright sitting position.
▷
Increase or decrease curvature:
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Controls
Adjusting
Press front or rear section of switch.
Shift curvature up or down:
▷
Press upper or lower section of switch.
BMW X5: rear seats
2nd row seats
If the row of seats is divided, each side can be
adjusted separately.
Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove
weight from the backrest as needed.
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Never adjust the 2nd row seats while the
vehicle is moving, as otherwise the passengers
on the 3rd row seats could be injured.
Access to 3rd row seats
Make sure that the locking devices of the 2nd
row seats engage properly. Otherwise the re‐
straining effect of the safety belts during an ac‐
cident could be reduced.◀
Longitudinal direction
Pull the lever and fold the seat forward.
The handle recess on the interior trim of the door
pillar makes climbing in easier.
Keep the footwell under the 2nd row seats
clear
When folding back the 2nd row seats, make sure
that the footwell under the 2nd row seats is
clear. Otherwise persons in the 3rd row seats
could be injured or objects damaged.◀
1. Pull the lever and slide the seat into the de‐
sired position.
2. Release the lever and move the seat slightly
forward or back so that it engages properly.
Warning lamp for the 2nd row seats:
lights up if the 2nd row seats are not
locked. A message also appears on
the Control Display.
Backrest
The backrests can be adjusted in four steps.
3rd row seats
The 3rd row seats are divided and offer space
for two persons.
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Adjusting
Controls
Folding up backrest
Seat heating
Before folding up the backrest, remove the lug‐
gage compartment roller cover, refer to
page 140, and, if necessary, slide the 2nd row
seats slightly forward.
Front
1. Pull the lever, refer to arrow. The backrest is
unlocked.
The temperature setting progresses one step
through its control sequence each time you
press the button. The maximum temperature is
reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes,
the seat heating is activated automatically with
the temperature set last.
2. Fold up and engage the backrest.
Ensure that the lock is securely en‐
gaged
To switch off: press and hold the button.
Make sure that the catch engages securely.
If it is not properly engaged, transported
cargo could enter the passenger compart‐
ment during braking or evasive maneuvers
and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀
The temperature is reduced, if need be, down to
no heat in order to reduce the load on the bat‐
tery. The LEDs remain lit.
Rear
3. Push the head restraints into the top posi‐
tion.
Folding backrest down
1. Push the head restraints down, refer to
page 56.
2. Pull the lever, refer to arrows. The backrests
are released.
Operation similar to front seat heating, without
temperature distribution.
3. Fold the backrest down.
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Controls
Adjusting
2. "Seat heating distribution"
Active seat ventilation and
seat heating
Front
3. Turn the controller to adjust the distribution.
The setting is applied.
Temperature distribution with active
seat ventilation
The heat output can be distributed variously in
the seat cushion and the backrest.
1
2
Seat heating
Active seat ventilation
Press button 1 or 2 once depending on the tem‐
perature or ventilation position. The LED in the
respective button lights up.
1. Press button 1.
2. "Seat heating distribution"
The temperature and ventilation levels are dis‐
played in bar form on the Control Display. A dis‐
play of three bars indicates the highest level of
seat heating or seat ventilation.
The air flow rate may be reduced or the blower
may be switched off entirely to save on battery
power. The LEDs remain lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes,
the seat heating is activated automatically with
the temperature set last.
3. Turn the controller to adjust the distribution.
The setting is applied.
To switch off: press and hold button 1 or 2.
Temperature distribution without
active seat ventilation
Heated rear seats
Operation similar to front seat heating, without
temperature distribution, refer to page 51.
The heat output can be distributed variously in
the seat cushion and the backrest.
1. Press button 1.
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Adjusting
Controls
Notes
Active seat
One person per safety belt
Never allow more than one person to wear
a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small
children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
Putting on the belt
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies low
around the hips in the lap area and does not
press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt can
slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal im‐
pact and injure the abdomen.
The seat cushion is actively varied by alternately
raising and lowering the right and left half of the
seat cushion. This reduces muscular tension
and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub
on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breaka‐
ble objects, or be pinched.◀
Press the button to switch on; the LED lights up.
The action of the system is reduced and if need
be, switched off in order to reduce the load on
the battery. The LED remains lit.
Reduction of restraining effect
When the active seat is switched off, it can take
up to 1 minute before the two halves of the seat
cushion have returned to their initial position.
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀
Safety belts
Using the middle safety belt
If the middle safety belt in the rear is used,
the larger section of the backrest must be
locked. Otherwise, the safety belt will not have
a restraining effect.◀
General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving away.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
Buckling the belt
Number of safety belts
Your vehicle has been fitted with safety belts for
the safety of you and your passengers.
▷
▷
BMW X5: five or seven safety belts.
BMW X6: four or five safety belts.
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the
belt buckle.
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Controls
Adjusting
responding message is displayed on the Control
Display.
Unbuckling the belt
1. Hold the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Calibrating driver's seat
The warning lamp lights up. A mes‐
sage also appears on the Control Dis‐
play. Please calibrate the driver's seat.
The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be
correct for adult seat occupants of every build if
the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 48.
1. Move the driver's seat forward until it stops.
The two rear safety belt buckles integrated into
the rear seat are for passengers sitting on the
leftandright. Thebeltbuckleembossedwiththe
word CENTER is intended exclusively for use by
passengers riding in the center position.
2. Move the driver's seat forward again. It
briefly moves toward the front in the proc‐
ess.
3. Set the desired seating position again.
The calibration is completed when the message
on the Control Display disappears. Should this
message continue to be displayed, repeat the
calibration. If the message does not disappear
even after repeated calibration, have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Safety belt reminder for the driver's and
front passenger seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. In addition, a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display. Check
whether the safety belt has been fastened cor‐
rectly.
Do not carry out calibration while the ve‐
hicle is moving
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐
tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
senger seat.
Never carry out calibration while the vehicle is
moving, as this can cause accidents.
Make sure that no persons or objects become
wedged during the calibration process, as this
can cause injuries or damage.◀
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Head restraints
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Correctly adjusted head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Belt-force limiter
BMW X5: push the head restraints of the 3rd row
seats into the top position.
The effect of the belt-force limiter on the driver's
seat is dependent on the position of the driver's
seat.
To maintain the long-term accuracy of this func‐
tion, the driver's seat must be calibrated if a cor‐
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Adjusting
Controls
Height
Electrical
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
prox. at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Active front head restraints
In the event of a rear-end collision of sufficient
severity, the active head restraint reduces the
distance to the head.
Adjusting electrically.
Reduced protective function
Front seats: adjusting the distance
from the back of the head
▷
Do not use seat or head restraint cov‐
ers.
▷
▷
Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
directly on the head restraints.
Only attach accessories approved by BMW
to the seat or head restraint.
Otherwise, the protective function of the active
head restraint will be impaired and the personal
safety of the occupants will be endangered.
Have the active head restraints reset after they
are triggered in a rear-end collision. Have this
work performed by the service center only; oth‐
erwise, this safety feature with not be opera‐
tional.◀
Press the button and pull the headrest cushion
forward or push it back.
Compromised performance
Do not place any objects behind the head‐
rest cushion. Otherwise, you can impair the
proper function of the head restraint.◀
Please contact the service center if the front
head restraints need to be removed or installed.
Front seats: adjusting the height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
prox. at ear level.
Comfort seat
The distance from the back of the seat occu‐
pant's head can be adjusted using the shoulder
support, refer to page 49.
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Controls
Adjusting
Adjusting side extensions
Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
General information
Two different driver's seat and front passenger
seat positions, exterior mirror positions and
steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐
trieved.
The adjustment of the backrest width and the
lumbar support is not stored in the memory.
You can fold the side extensions on the head re‐
straint forward for increased lateral support in
the resting position.
Storing
BMW X5: rear seats and 3rd row seats
Adjusting the height
1. Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion, refer to page 66.
2. Set the desired seat, exterior mirror and
steering wheel positions.
▷
▷
To raise: pull.
3.
Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2. The
LED goes out.
In vehicles equipped with 3rd row seats, the
height of the middle head restraint is not adjust‐
able.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again. The LED goes
out.
Removing
1. Pull the head restraint upward to the stop.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
Calling up settings
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving
BMW X6: rear seats
The head restraints in the rear cannot be ad‐
justed and cannot be removed.
Do not retrieve thememory setting whiledriving,
as an unexpected seat movement could result
in an accident.◀
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Adjusting
Controls
Comfort function
At a glance
1. Open the driver's door after unlocking or
switch on the radio ready state, refer to
page 66.
2. Briefly press the desired memory but‐
ton 1 or 2.
The seat is automatically moved to the stored
position.
The procedure stops when a switch for setting
the seat or one of the memory buttons is
pressed.
1
2
3
Adjusting
Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor
Fold in and out
Safety mode
1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni‐
tion on or off, refer to page 66.
Selecting a mirror
2. Press and hold the desired memory button
1 or 2 until the setting procedure is com‐
pleted.
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically
Mirrors
The setting corresponds to the direction
in which the button is pressed.
Exterior mirrors
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more curved
than the driver's mirror.
Saving positions
Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 56.
Adjusting manually
Estimating distances correctly
If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you see
in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an
accident.◀
Automatic Curb Monitor
When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐
senger side. This improves your view of the curb
and other low-lying obstacles when parking, for
example.
Activating
1.
Slide the mirror changeover switch
to the driver's side mirror position.
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Controls
Adjusting
2. Shift into reverse or engage transmission
position R.
Interior rearview mirror
Reducing the blinding effect
Deactivating
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐
senger's side mirror position.
Fold in and out
Press button 3.
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
For example, this is advantageous
▷
▷
▷
In car washes.
From behind when driving at night: turn the
knob.
In narrow streets.
For folding back mirrors that were folded
away manually.
Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic
dimming feature
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Before entering an automatic car wash,
fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the
button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐
pending on the width of the vehicle.◀
Automatic heating
Depending on the external temperature, both
exterior mirrors are automatically heated when
the engine is running or the ignition is switched
on.
Two photocells are used for control:
▷
▷
In the mirror glass, see arrow.
On the back of the mirror.
For proper operation:
▷
▷
Keep the photocells clean.
Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
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Adjusting
Controls
Storing steering wheel positions, refer to Seat,
mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer to
page 56.
Steering wheel
General information
Do not adjust while driving
Easy entry/exit
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel
temporarily moves into the uppermost position.
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
Adjusting
Mechanical
Press the button.
1. Fold the lever down.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.
3. Fold the lever back.
Do not use force to swing the lever back.
Do not use force to swing the lever back
up; otherwise, the mechanism will be dam‐
aged.◀
Electric
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐
rections.
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Controls
Transporting children safely
Transporting children safely
passenger side are deactivated. Automatic de‐
activation of front passenger airbags, refer to
page 94.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀
The right place for children
Installing child restraint fixing
systems
Note
Children in the vehicle
Notes
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀
Manufacturer's information for child re‐
straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired.◀
Children should always be in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is on the rear seat.
Note the following in vehicles equipped
with 3rd row seats
Transporting children in the rear
Transport children younger than 13 years
of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm on the 2nd row
seats only, using child restraint fixing systems
suitable for the age, weight, and height of the
child. Otherwise, there is the increased danger
of injury in an accident.
BMW X5: in vehicles with 3rd row seats, make
sure that the seat of the 2nd row seats on which
the child restraint fixing system is mounted is
properly locked. Otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury for the child in an accident.
Do not mount child restraint fixing systems on
the 3rd row seats, as otherwise the protection
provided by these child restraint fixing systems
may be reduced.◀
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
fixing system can no longer be used, due to their
age, weight and size.◀
BMW X5: before mounting a child restraint fixing
system in the center seat of the 2nd row seats,
move the outer seat cushions and backrests into
the rearmost positions.
Children on the front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child restraint
fixing system on the front passenger seat, make
sure that the front and side airbags on the front
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Transporting children safely
Child seat security
Controls
On the front passenger seat
After installing a child restraint fixing system on
the front passenger seat, ensure that the front
and side airbags on the front passenger side are
deactivated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀
The rear safety belts
▷
BMW X5: all safety belts of the 2nd and 3rd
row seats
Seat position and height
▷
BMW X6: all safety beltsof the2nd rowseats
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and adjust its height to the highest po‐
sition to obtain the best possible position for the
belt and to offer optimal protection in the event
of an accident.
And the safety belt for the front passenger can
be locked to prevent extension in order to permit
attachment of child restraint fixing systems.
Locking the safety belt
1. Pull out the belt webbing completely.
Do not change the seat position and height after
this.
2. Secure the child restraint fixing system with
the belt.
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.
Backrest width
Before mounting a child restraint fixing system
on the front passenger seat, open the backrest
width, refer to page 49, completely. Do not
change the backrest width after this.
Unlocking the safety belt
1. Open the belt buckle.
Backrest width for the child seat
2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.
Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the backrest
width must be opened completely. Do not
change the adjustment after this; otherwise, the
stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
LATCH:LowerAnchorsandTetherforChildren.
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Note
Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems
Mounting points
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing systems, observe the operating and safety
information from the system manufacturer; oth‐
erwise, the level of protection may be reduced.◀
LATCH mounting eyes
Only use the mounting eyes for the upper
LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint
fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes
could be damaged.◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
BMW X5
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint fix‐
ing system is resting snugly against the back‐
rest; otherwise, the degree of protection offered
may be reduced.◀
There are additional mounting points for child
restraint fixing systems with a tether strap on the
2nd row seats, refer to arrows. Fold out before
using the center mounting point.
BMW X6
The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are
located at the points indicated by the arrows.
Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing
systems
1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer
to the operating instructions of the system.
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
For child restraint fixing systems with tether
strap, there are additional mounting points on
the back of the rear seat backrests, see arrows.
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Retaining strap guide
Retaining strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it
passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the strap
will not properly secure the child restraint fixing
system in the event of an accident.◀
BMW X5
BMW X6: outer rear seats
1
2
3
4
5
6
Direction of travel
Head restraint
1
2
3
4
5
6
Direction of travel
Head restraint
Hook for upper retaining strap
Mounting point
Hook for upper retaining strap
Mounting point
Backrest
Backrest
Upper retaining strap of child restraint fixing
system
Upper retaining strap of child restraint fixing
system
When using the cargo cover, pass the upper re‐
taining strap between the backrest of the 2nd
row seats and the cargo cover.
When using the cargo cover, pass the upper re‐
taining strap between the rear seat backrest and
the cargo cover.
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BMW X6: center rear seat
Attaching the retaining strap to the
backrest of the 2nd row seats
BMW X5
On outer seats:
1. Slide the head restraint upward.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between the
supports of the head restraint.
3. Attach the upper retaining strap to the
mounting point with the hook.
4. Slide the head restraint into the bottom po‐
sition.
5. Pull the upper retaining strap taut.
On the center seat when equipped with two
rows of seats:
1. Fold the center armrest somewhat toward
the front.
2. Guide the tether strap through the opening
in the center armrest.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Direction of travel
Head restraint
Strap guide
Hook for upper retaining strap
Mounting point
Backrest
Upper retaining strap of child restraint fixing
system
When using the cargo cover, pass the upper re‐
taining strap between the rear seat backrest and
the cargo cover.
3. Fold back and engage the center armrest.
4. Hook in tether strap on mounting point.
5. Pull tether strap taut.
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On the center seat when equipped with three
rows of seats:
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver's door if
children are being transported in the
1. Slide the head restraint upward.
rear.
2. Guide the tether strap between the head re‐
straint brackets.
This locks the rear window switches so that the
windows cannot be operated from the rear:
safety switch, refer to page 44.
3. Hook in the tether strap on the mounting
point with the hook.
4. Slide the head restraint into the bottom po‐
sition.
5. Pull tether strap taut.
BMW X6
1. Route the upper retaining strap over the
middle of the head restraint.
2. Attach the upper retaining strap to the
mounting point with the hook.
3. Pull the retaining strap taut until it com‐
presses the cushion of the head restraint,
thus preventing the strap from sliding off.
Locking the doors and
windows
Rear doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
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Before removing the remote control, push it all
the way in to release the locking mechanism.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
The ignition is switched off if it was on.
Start/Stop button
Ignition lock
Insert the remote control into the
ignition lock
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐
nition on or off and starts the engine.
The engine starts if the brake pedal is pressed
when you press the Start/Stop button.
Radio ready state
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
The time and the external temperature are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Insert the remote control all the way into the ig‐
nition lock.
Radio ready state is switched off automatically:
▷
When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.
Radio ready state is switched on. Individual elec‐
trical consumers can operate.
▷
In cars with Comfort Access, refer to
page 40, by touching the surface above the
door lock.
Comfort Access
If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, only
insert the remote control into the ignition lock,
refer to page 40, under special circumstances.
Ignition on
All electrical consumers can operate. The od‐
ometer and trip odometer are displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Removing the remote control from the
ignition lock
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out
of the ignition lock
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the
ignition lock as this may cause damage.◀
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Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Radio ready state and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis‐
plays in the instrument cluster go out.
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
Starting the engine
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is
not switched off accidentally.◀
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:
▷
▷
The brake is applied.
The low beams are switched on
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Com‐
fort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 40.
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
General information
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the en‐
gine has started.
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Diesel engine
If the engine is cold and temperatures are below
approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may be de‐
layed somewhat due to automatic preheating.
Unattended vehicle
A message is displayed.
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Engine stop
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and engage trans‐
mission position P; otherwise, the vehicle may
begin to roll.◀
General information
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the windows and injure them‐
selves.◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐
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cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb.◀
The indicator lamp lights up in red. The
parking brake is set.
Indicator lamp in Canadian models.
Before driving into a car wash
To make it possible for the vehicle to roll in an
automatic car wash, follow the information on
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to
page 305.
To set the parking brake, the remote control
does not need to be in the ignition lock.
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Switching off the engine
Procedure
1. Engage transmission position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐
cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb.◀
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
3. Set the parking brake.
While driving
Use while driving:
4. Remove the remote control from the ignition
lock, refer to page 66.
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the button is being pulled.
Parking brake
The indicator lamp lights up in red, a sig‐
nal sounds and the brake lamps light up.
The concept
Indicator lamp in Canadian models.
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre‐
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it
brakes the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx.
2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.
The parking brake can be set manually or auto‐
matically:
▷
▷
Manual: by pulling and pushing the switch.
Automatic: by activating Automatic Hold.
Releasing manually
Setting manually
Press the button with the brake depressed.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
Pull the button. The parking brake is set.
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Indicator lamp in Canadian models.
Take the remote control with you
Activating
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot release the parking brake.◀
Automatic Hold
The concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
Press the button. The LED in the button lights
up and the indication AUTO H appears in the in‐
strument panel.
Automatic Hold is activated.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic
Hold, the indicator light in the instrument
panel also lights up in green.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward when driving away.
Indicator lamp in Canadian models.
For your safety
AutomaticHoldisdeactivatedautomaticallyand
the parking brake is set when:
Deactivating
▷
▷
The engine is switched off.
Press the button again, the LED in the button
and the indication AUTO H in the instrument
panel go out.
A door is opened and the driver's safety belt
is unbuckled.
▷
The vehicle is braked to a standstill with the
parking brake while driving.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
then press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
The indicator lamp switches from green
to red and the letters AUTO H go out.
When the parking brake is set manually, refer to
page 68, Automatic Hold is deactivated auto‐
matically.
Indicator lamp in Canadian models.
Driving
Before driving away:
Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is auto‐
matically secured against rolling when it stops.
▷
▷
Release the parking brake manually.
Reactivate Automatic Hold.
The indicator lamp lights up in green.
Leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐
mission and ensure that the parking brake is set.
Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
Indicator lamp in Canadian models.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive off.
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The brake is released automatically.
The indicator lamp goes out.
In addition, secure the vehicle against rolling,
e.g. with a wheel chock. Otherwise there is a
danger that the vehicle could roll if parked on a
steep slope.◀
Before driving into a car wash
Deactivate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the
parking brake will be set when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary and the vehicle will no longer be able to
roll.◀
Jump-starting and towing, refer to page 302.
Unlocking
1. Open the left-hand side panel in the cargo
area.
Parking
2. Remove the first aid kit and the warning tri‐
angle. Close the bracket of the warning tri‐
angle.
The parking brake is automatically set if the en‐
gine is switched off while the vehicle is being
held by Automatic Hold.
3. Insert the releasing tool or screwdriver, con‐
tained in the tool kit under the cargo floor
panel, refer to page 288, at the releasing
point.
The indicator lamp changes from green
to red.
Indicator lamp in Canadian models.
The parking brake is not set if the engine is
switched off while the vehicle is coasting to a
halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot release the parking brake.◀
4. Firmly pull the releasing tool or screwdriver
upward against the mechanical resistance,
refer to arrow, until a considerable increase
in force is felt and the parking brake is then
clearly heard to release.
Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolling
using a wheel chock, for example, when leaving
it.
5. Stow the releasing tool or screwdriver,
warning triangle, and first aid kit and close
the left side panel in the cargo area.
Releasing the parking brake manually
Have the malfunction corrected
In the event of an electrical power loss or elec‐
trical malfunction, you can release the parking
brake manually.
Have the malfunction corrected at the
nearest service center or at a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures with
correspondingly trained personnel. If the park‐
ing brake has been released manually in re‐
sponse to a malfunction, only technicians can
return it to operation.◀
Secure the vehicle against rolling
Before releasing the parking brake man‐
ually, and wheneveryoupark thevehicle with the
parking brake released, ensure that position P of
the automatic transmission is engaged. Note
the display in the instrument cluster.
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Following manual release, the actual status of
the parking brake may deviate from that dis‐
played by the indicator lamp.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
At a glance
Putting into operation after a power
failure
Putting the parking brake into operation
The parking brake should only be put into
operation again if it was manually released due
to an interruption in the supply of electrical
power. Otherwise the operation of the parking
brake is not ensured and there is a danger of the
vehicle rolling despite the parking brake being
set.◀
1
2
3
High beams
Headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Procedure
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press the button with the brake depressed.
Turn signal
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Indicator lamp in Canadian models.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐
dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Any noises which occur are normal. Startup may
take several seconds.
Signaling a turn briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to
flash.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
This function can be activated or deactivated:
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
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3. "Triple turn signal"
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5
Cleaning the windshield and headlamps
Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor
Switching on wipers
Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press up once.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
The system switches to operation in the inter‐
mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Washer/wiper system
Fast wiper speed
Press up twice or press once beyond the resist‐
ance point.
Notes
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐
zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be
damaged.◀
Switching off wipers or brief wipe
Press the wiper lever down, arrow 2.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
Do not use the wipers on a dry windshield
Do not use the wipers on a dry windshield;
otherwise, the wiper blades may wear more rap‐
idly or become damaged.◀
▷
▷
▷
Brief wipe: press down once.
To switch off normal wipe: press down once.
To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
At a glance
Rain sensor
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield,
directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
1
2
3
Switching on wipers
Switching off wipers or brief wipe
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
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Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Activating the rain sensor
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐
tomatically while the engine is running or the ig‐
nition is switched on.
BMW X5: rear window wiper
Press the button, arrow 3.
The LED in the button lights up.
Rain sensor sensitivity
Turn thumbwheel 5 up or down.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3.
The LED goes out.
1
2
Intermittent wipe
When reverse gear is engaged, the system
switches to continuous operation.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, dam‐
age could be caused by undesired wiper activa‐
tion.◀
Cleaning the rear window
Do not use the washing mechanisms
when the washer fluid reservoir is empty
Do not use washing mechanisms when the
washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you
will damage the washer pump.◀
Cleaning the windshield and
headlamps
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Washer fluid
When the vehicle lighting system is switched on,
the headlamps are cleaned at regular and ap‐
propriate intervals.
General information
Antifreeze for washer fluid
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition.
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀
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Kickdown
Washer fluid reservoir
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the accelerator beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle position.
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
N is Neutral
The vehicle can roll.
N remains engaged after the engine is switched
off if the remote control remains in the ignition
lock. This function can be used in an automatic
car wash, refer to page 305, for example. P is
automatically engaged after approx. 30 minutes.
P Park
The drive wheels are blocked.
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
P is engaged automatically when the following
conditions are met:
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
▷
The driver's door is opened while the engine
is running, the safety belt is not fastened and
neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator
is activated.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
▷
▷
The engine is switched off unless N is en‐
gaged and the remote control is in the igni‐
tion lock.
Capacity
Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
The remote control is removed from the ig‐
nition lock.
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the trans‐
mission position P is engaged; otherwise, the
vehicle may begin to roll.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Transmission positions
Engaging transmission position
▷
▷
Transmission position P can only be disen‐
gaged if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shift lock.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐
sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐
sition D.
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Press on the brake pedal until you start
driving
Sport program and manual mode M/S
Activating the Sport program
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a driving position, maintain pressure on
the brake pedal until you are ready to start.◀
Engaging transmission positions D, R,
N
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
The Sport program is activated and DS or the
engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, for example S4.
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐
rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
When shifting out of P or into R, simultaneously
push the unlock button 1.
This position is recommended for a perform‐
ance-oriented driving style.
Activating manual mode
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
The engaged transmission position is displayed
on the selector lever.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its
center position.
Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
Engaging transmission position P
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, e.g., M1.
▷
To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
▷
To shift up: press the selector lever back‐
ward.
The transmission only shifts up or down if the
rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the
engine speed is too high, the transmission does
not shift down.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument panel, followed by the current gear.
Press button P.
Ending the Sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
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D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Shifting gears using the shift paddles
on the steering wheel
The shifting paddles make it possible to quickly
change gears since both hands can remain on
the steering wheel.
▷
▷
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears while in automatic mode
D, the transmission temporarily switches to
manual mode.
The transmission position is displayed and the
engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in
manual mode.
If the shift paddles are not used to accelerate
or shift gears for a certain amount of time,
the transmission switches back to auto‐
matic mode D.
With the transmission position M/S selected,
the manual mode remains active.
▷
▷
Shift up: pull right shift paddle.
Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate
engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift
down if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
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Units of measure
Vehicle equipment
To set the respective units of measure, miles or
km for the odometer and ℃ or ℉ for the external
temperature, refer to page 86.
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Time, date, external temperature
From radio readiness the external temperature
and the time are displayed.
Set the time, refer to page 85.
Odometer, external
temperature display, clock
Retrieving date
Press the button on turn signal lever upward; the
date appears.
1
2
3
Knob in the instrument cluster
Time, external temperature, and date
Odometer and trip odometer
Set the date, refer to page 85.
Pressing the button upward or downward sev‐
eral times changes the display between clock,
external temperature, date, and Check Control
messages, refer to page 83.
Knob in the instrument cluster
Press the knob.
▷
When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature warning
Press the knob for approx. 5 seconds:
If the display drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal
sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is
the increased danger of ice.
View service requirement display, refer to
page 81
▷
When the ignition is switched off, the time,
external temperature and odometer are dis‐
played.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
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Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi‐
tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting trip odometer:
Check the coolant level, refer to page 285.
With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in
the instrument cluster.
Current fuel consumption
When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, external tem‐
perature and odometer reading briefly after the
remote control has been taken out of the ignition
lock:
Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
Tachometer
Displays the current fuel consumption. You can
check whether you are currently driving in an ef‐
ficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
Engine oil temperature
▷
▷
▷
Cold engine: the pointer is at the low tem‐
perature end. Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.
Never force the engine speed up into the red
warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Normal operating temperature: the pointer
is in the middle or in the right half of the tem‐
perature display.
Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. Switch off the engine imme‐
diately and allow it to cool down.
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If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Computer
Check the oil level, refer to page 283.
Displaying information on the
instrument panel
Fuel gauge
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
The vehicle inclination may cause the display to
vary.
Information is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 262.
Overview of the information
Range
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐
nal lever displays the information on the instru‐
ment cluster in the following order:
After the reserve range is reached:
▷
▷
▷
A message is briefly displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
▷
▷
▷
Range.
Average speed.
Average fuel consumption.
The remaining range is shown on the com‐
puter.
When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not ensured.
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer
to page 86.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
The message appears continuously below a
range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
At the latest, refuel at a range of
30 miles/50 km; otherwise, the engine function
is not ensured and damage may occur.◀
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 18 miles/30 km.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle was parked and the
engine was switched off manually are not in‐
cluded in the average speed calculations.
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Displays
With the trip computer, refer to page 80, you
can have the average speed displayed for an ad‐
ditional distance.
▷
Estimated time of arrival if a destination was
entered in the navigation system, refer to
page 164.
To reset the average speed: press the button on
the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Displays on the "Trip computer":
Average fuel consumption
This is calculated for the period during which the
engine is running.
You can have the average consumption for an‐
other trip displayed, refer to Displays on the
Control Display below.
To reset the average consumption: press the
button on the turn indicator lever for ap‐
prox. 2 seconds.
▷
▷
▷
Departure time.
Trip duration.
Trip distance.
Displays on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
Both displays show:
▷
▷
Average fuel consumption and
Average speed.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
Resetting the values for average speed and
average fuel consumption:
1. Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.
2. Press the controller again to confirm your
selection.
Resetting the trip computer
Resetting all values:
Displays on the "Onboard info":
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset"
▷
▷
Range.
Distance to destination.
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Displays
Service requirements
Symbol
Function
Service requirements
Engine oil
The remaining driving distance and the date of
the next scheduled service are displayed briefly
immediately after you start the engine or switch
on the ignition.
Roadworthiness test
Front brake pads
Rear brake pads
Brake fluid
The current service requirements can be read
out from the remote control by the service spe‐
cialist.
For certain maintenance operations, you can
view the distance remaining or the due date for
that operation in the instrument cluster.
1. With the ignition switched on, press the
knob in the instrument cluster, refer to
page 77, for approx. 5 seconds until the
service requirements are displayed.
2. Press the knob repeatedly to display the in‐
dividual service requirement items.
The sequence of displayed service items may
vary. First the data for the next maintenance are
displayed.
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Displays
Make sure the date on the Control Display is set
correctly, refer to page 85.
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Display.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
1. "Vehicle Info"
3.
"Service required"
2. "Vehicle status"
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
3.
"Service required"
5. Open the menu for entering the deadline.
6. "Date:"
Required maintenance procedures and legally
mandated inspections are displayed.
7. Create the settings.
Additional information can be displayed on each
entry:
8. Press the controller to apply the setting. The
year is highlighted.
Select the entry and press the controller.
To exit from the menu:
9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
10. Press the controller to apply the setting. The
date entry is stored.
Move the controller to the left.
To exit from the menu:
Symbols
Move the controller to the left.
Symbols
Description
Automatic Service Request
No service is currently required.
Data regardingthemaintenancestatusorlegally
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐
matically transmitted to your service center be‐
fore a service due date.
The deadline for service or a le‐
gally mandated inspection is
approaching.
You can check when your service center was
notified.
The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Last Service Request"
Entering dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
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sage and the meaning of the indicator and warn‐
ing lamps.
Check Control
The concept
Supplementary text messages
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys‐
tems monitored.
Addition information, such as on the cause of a
fault or the required action, can be called up via
Check Control.
A Check Control message consists of indicator
and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and,
in some circumstances, an acoustic signal and
text messages at the top of the Control Display.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Symbols
Indicator/warning lamps
The following functions can be selected within
the supplementary text message, depending on
the Check Control message.
▷
"Service request"
Contact the service partner.
"Roadside Assistance"
▷
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Press the button in the turn signal lever up or
down.
▷
Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared un‐
til the malfunction is eliminated. If several
malfunctions occur at once, the messages
are displayed consecutively.
The symbol indicates that Check Control
messages have been stored. The Check Control
messages can be displayed later.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.
Text messages
▷
Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display in combination with a symbol in the in‐
strument cluster explain a Check Control mes‐
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Displays
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops be‐
low the set speed limit once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
Viewing stored Check Control
messages
Displaying, setting or changing the
limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning at:"
1. Press the button on the turn signal lever
downward. "CHECK OK" or the stored
Check Control messages appear on the dis‐
play.
„CHECK OK“ is shown if no messages are
present.
4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.
Check Control messages are accompanied
by text messages on the Control Display.
5. Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
2. Press the button to display additional mes‐
sages, the time and external temperature, or
the date.
Applying your current speed as the
limit
1. "Settings"
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
2. "Speed"
1. "Vehicle Info"
3. "Select current speed"
2. "Vehicle status"
The system adopts your current speed as the
limit.
3.
"Check Control"
4. Select the text message.
Activating/deactivating the limit
1. "Settings"
Messages after trip completion
2. "Speed"
Special messages that were displayed during a
trip are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
3. "Warning"
Speed limit
Entry of a speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a Check Control message to be
issued.
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3. "Time:"
Settings on the Control
Display
Time
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting the time zone
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.
5. Press the controller.
6. Turn the controller until the desired minutes
are displayed.
7. Press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting the time format
1. "Settings"
3. "Time zone:"
4. Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
Setting the time
1. "Settings"
Date
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting the date
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Date:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.
2. "Time/Date"
5. Press the controller.
6. Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
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Displays
Setting the date format
1. "Settings"
Units of measure
Setting the units of measure
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐
tance, temperature, and pressure:
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
The date format is stored.
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired unit.
Language
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
1. "Settings"
Brightness
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Language:"
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"
4. Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Setting the voice dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system, re‐
fer to page 26.
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
5. Press the controller.
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The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness control may not be clearly visible.
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Lamps
Lamps
Parking lamps
Switch position
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
Vehicle equipment
: the vehicle lamps light
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to start
the engine.
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to
page 90.
Low beams
Switch position
At a glance
with the ignition switched
on: the low beams light up.
Welcome lamps
When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in
position
or
: the parking and interior
lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐
locked.
Activating/deactivating the welcome
lamps
1. "Settings"
0
1
2
3
Lamps off and daytime running lights
Parking lamps and daytime running lights
Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps
2. "Lighting"
Automatic headlamp control, daytime run‐
ning lights, welcome lamps, adaptive light
control, and High-beam Assistant
3. "Welcome light"
Parking lamps/low beams,
headlamp control
General information
If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is
switched off, the exterior lighting is switched off
automatically in the following switch settings:
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
0,
,
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Headlamp courtesy delay feature
Daytime running lights
The low beams stay lit for a short while after the
ignition is switched off, if the lamps are switched
off and the headlamp flasher is switched on.
The daytime running lights light up in posi‐
tion 0, and . After the ignition is
switched off, the parking lamps light up in posi‐
tion
.
Setting the duration
1. "Settings"
Activating/deactivating
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Pathway light.: s"
3. "Daytime running lamps"
4. Set the duration.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Automatic headlamp control
Adaptive light control
Switch position
: the low beams are switched
on and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in twi‐
light or if there is precipitation. The LED next to
the symbol lights up.
The concept
Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐
rameters, the light from the headlamp follows
the course of the road.
The low beams remain switched on independ‐
ent of the ambient lighting conditions when you
switch on the front fog lamps.
In sharp curves, e.g. serpentines, or during turn‐
ing, up to a certain speed one of the two front
fog lamps is switched on as a turning lamp. This
provides improved illumination of the area inside
the curve.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judgment
in determining when the lamps should be
switched on in response to ambient lighting
conditions.
Controls
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually un‐
der these conditions.◀
Activating
Switch position
on.
with the ignition switched
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Lamps
The turning lamps are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
Left and right roadside parking lamps
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive
Light Control does not swivel to the driver's side
when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down beyond the resistance point for ap‐
prox. 2 seconds, arrow 3.
When driving in reverse, both turning lamps are
active.
The roadside parking lamps drain the battery.
Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long
periods of time; otherwise, the battery might not
have enough power to start the engine.
Malfunction
A message is displayed.
Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos‐
sible.
Switching off
Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction
to the pressure point, arrow 3.
Self-leveling headlights
High-beam Assistant
LED headlamps
The concept
The self-leveling headlights feature adapts the
light distribution to the contours of the road.
When the lights are switched on, this system
automatically switches the high beams on and
off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on
the front of the interior rearview mirror. The as‐
sistant ensures that the high beams are
The light distribution is lowered on hilltops to
avoid blinding oncoming traffic and tilted in de‐
pressions to increase visibility.
switched on whenever the traffic situation al‐
lows. The driver can intervene at any time and
switch the high beams on and off as usual.
High beams/roadside parking
lamps
Activating the High-beam Assistant
1. Turn the light switch to
.
2. With the low beams switched on, briefly
push the turn indicator lever in the direction
of the high beam.
1
2
3
High beams
Headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps
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Controls
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up. The high beams are
switched on and off automatically.
System limits
Personal responsibility
The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as
a substitute for the driver's personal judgment
of when to use the high beams. Therefore, man‐
ually switch off the high beams in situations
where this is required to avoid a safety risk.◀
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ad‐
equate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
Switching the high beams on and off
manually
The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:
▷
In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.
▷
In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and
wagons; when driving close to train or ship
traffic; and at animal crossings.
▷
▷
In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,
in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming
traffic on freeways.
▷
▷
High beams on, arrow 1.
High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the pres‐
ence of highly reflective signs.
To reactivate the High-beam Assistant, briefly
push the turn indicator lever toward the high
beams.
▷
▷
At low speeds.
When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
Activating/deactivating via iDrive
1. "Settings"
▷
If the sensor view field is dirty.
2. "Lighting"
The view field of the sensor is located on the
front of the interior rearview mirror.
3. "High beam assistant"
Do not cover this area with stickers, etc.
Cleanthesensorviewfieldwithaclothmois‐
tened with a small amount of glass cleaner.
Front fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Press the button. The green indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
If the automatic headlamp control, refer to
page 89, is activated, the low beams will come
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Lamps
on automatically when you switch on the fog
lamps.
To switch off permanently: press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
To clear this setting: briefly press the button.
Instrument lighting
Reading lamps
Adjust the brightness using the thumbwheel.
Press the button.
Reading lamps are located at the front and rear
next to the interior lamps.
Interior lamps
Danger of burns
Donotreachintotheopeningofthelamps;
otherwise, there is a risk of burns.◀
General information
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, exit lamps,
trunk lamps, and courtesy lamps are controlled
automatically.
The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the
door handles and illuminate the ground in front
of the doors.
To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside
the car are switched off about 8 minutes after
the ignition is switched off, Start/Stop button,
refer to page 66.
Switching the interior lamps on and off
Press the button.
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Safety
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
Airbags
1
2
Front airbags
Head airbags
3
Side airbags
▷
▷
Keep at a distance from the airbags.
Front airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐
quate restraint.
Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep
the danger of injury to your hands or arms as
low as possible if the airbag is triggered.
Side airbags
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
▷
▷
▷
There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Head airbags
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the
head.
Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover
with adhesivelabelsorcoverings, and donot
attach holders such as for navigation instru‐
ments and mobile phones.
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
▷
Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs
in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can
occur if the front airbag is triggered.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags
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Safety
▷
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
The occupation of the seat is detected by eval‐
uating the impression on the occupied seat sur‐
face of the front passenger seat.
▷
▷
Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐
ets, over the backrests.
The front and side airbags on the front passen‐
ger side are activated or deactivated accordingly
by the system.
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview
mirror shows the current status of the front pas‐
senger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to
Front passenger airbag indicator lamp below.
▷
▷
▷
Do not remove the airbag restraint system.
Do not remove the steering wheel.
Leave feet in the footwell
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.
Make sure that the front passenger keeps
his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front
passenger airbags may not function properly.◀
▷
Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This
also applies to steering wheel covers, the
dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the
sides of the headliner.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐
ger seat, refer to the safety notes and instruc‐
tions under Children on the front passenger
seat, refer to page 60.◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive individuals.
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults, the
front passenger airbags may be deactivated in
certain sitting positions. In this case, the indica‐
tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights
up.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of burns.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator lamp goes out.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explosives.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐
desired triggering of the airbag, either of which
could result in injury.◀
To make sure that occupation of the seat cush‐
ion can be detected correctly:
▷
Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion pad‐
ding, ball mats or other items to the passen‐
ger seat unless they are specifically recom‐
mended by BMW.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
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▷
Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Operational readiness of airbag system
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags
When the ignition is switched on,, refer to
page 66, the warning lamp comes on briefly to
indicate that the entire airbag system and the
belt tensioners are operational.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the ar‐
rangement of the switches and indicator lamps
may differ somewhat.
Airbag system malfunction
▷
The warning lamp does not light up after the
ignition is switched on.
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags indicates the operating state of the front
passenger airbags.
▷
Warning lamp remains permanently on.
Have the airbag system checked without
delay if there is a malfunction
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐
tivated or deactivated.
In the event of a malfunction in the airbag sys‐
tem, have it checked without delay; otherwise,
there is the risk that the system will not function
as intended even if a sufficiently severe accident
occurs.◀
▷
▷
▷
The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a child restraint fixing system intended for
the purpose is properly detected on the
seat. The airbags on the front passenger
side are not activated.
The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐
tivated.
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
The indicator lamp does not light up when
the seat is empty. However, the airbags on
the front passenger side are not activated.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing
the rotational speeds of the individual wheels
while moving.
The system generally detects children seated in
a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
manufactured. After installing a child seat, make
sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐
senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the
child seat has been detected and the front pas‐
senger airbags are not activated.
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and
therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐
sponding wheel change. This is detected and
reported as a flat tire.
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Safety
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains or with a compact wheel.
Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when the
tire inflation pressure was correct; otherwise,
reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. In‐
itialize the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Reset"
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Start the initialization with "Reset".
6. Drive away.
System limits
Sudden tire damage
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can‐
not be detected. Therefore, check the tire infla‐
tion pressure regularly.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamp lights up red. A
message appears on the Control Dis‐
play. In addition, a signal sounds.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
▷
▷
When the system has not been initialized.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation
pressure.
When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
▷
▷
Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,
high lateral acceleration.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
When driving with snow chains.
When driving with a compact wheel, the Flat Tire
Monitor is unable to function.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires
as provided at the factory, do not continue driv‐
ing. Continuing to drive could cause severe ac‐
cidents.◀
Status display
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
whether or not the FTM is active.
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on if necessary.
1. "Vehicle Info"
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Run-flat tires
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor"
The status is displayed.
Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Initialization
The initialization process adopts the set inflation
tire pressures as reference values for the detec‐
tion of a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐
firming the inflation pressures.
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Continued driving with a flat tire
Final tire failure
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed
and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could
come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐
tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If the defective tire continues to lose pres‐
sure, its position will be indicated to you on
the Control Display.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
3. At the next opportunity, check the inflation
pressure in all four tires.
The concept
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the
system.
The tire inflation pressure is measured in the
four mounted tires. The system notifies you if
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or
more tires.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset while the in‐
flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable
signaling of a flat tire is not ensured.
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to en‐
sure that the system will operate properly.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is ap‐
prox. 50 miles/80 km.
Reset the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.
System limits
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
Because the possible driving distance depends
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
The system does not operate correctly if it has
not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be
indicated despite correct tire inflation pres‐
sures.
Continued driving with a flat tire
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat
tire:
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
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If a wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted, e.g., compact wheel.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐
erties.◀
▷
When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐
tems or devices with the same radio fre‐
quency.
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Status display
Resetting the system
1. "Vehicle Info"
Reset the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"TPM"
1. "Vehicle Info"
The status is displayed.
2. "Vehicle status"
Status indicator on the Control Display
3.
"Reset"
The tire and system status is indicated by the
color of the tires.
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Reset the tire pressure using "Reset".
6. Drive away.
A change in the tire inflation pressure during
driving is taken into account.
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting
TPM..." is displayed.
A correction is only necessary if this is indicated
by the TPM
After driving for a few minutes, the set tire infla‐
tion pressures are applied as set values. The re‐
setting process is completed automatically as
you drive. The tires are shown in green and
"TPM active" is shown on the Control Display.
Wheels, green
The tire inflation pressure is equal to the target
state.
The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you
drive away again, the process resumes auto‐
matically. Do not reset the system when driving
with a compact wheel.
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
If a flat tire is detected while the system is re‐
setting, all tires on the Control Display are dis‐
played in yellow. The message "Low tire!" is
shown.
All wheels are yellow
▷
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure
in several tires.
▷
The system was not reset after a wheel
change and thus issues a warning based on
the inflation pressures initialized last.
Low tire pressure message
The small warning lamp lights up yel‐
low and the large warning lamp lights
up red. A message appears on the
Control Display. In addition, a signal
sounds.
▷
A flat tire in one or more tires while the sys‐
tem is being reset.
Wheels, gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire.
Reasons for this may be:
▷
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐
flation pressure.
▷
▷
TPM is being reset.
▷
The system was not reset after a wheel
change and thus issues warnings based on
the inflation pressures initialized last.
Disturbance by systems or devices with the
same radio frequency.
▷
Malfunction.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
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Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Because the possible driving distance depends
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires
as provided at the factory, do not continue driv‐
ing. Continuing to drive could cause severe ac‐
cidents.◀
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC
Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐
essary.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐
erties.◀
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Run-flat tires
Final tire failure
Maximum speed
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed
and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could
come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐
tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
Message when the system was not
reset
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
message appears on the Control Dis‐
play.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. Reset the system.
The system detected a wheel change but was
not reset.
Warnings regarding the current tire inflation
pressure are not reliable.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the
system.
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
Malfunction
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is ap‐
prox. 50 miles/80 km.
The small warning lamp flashes in yel‐
low and then lights up continuously;
the larger warning lamp comes on in
yellow. On the Control Display, the
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.
tires are shown in gray and a message appears.
No flat tire can be detected.
Display in the following situations:
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▷
If a wheel without TPM electronics is fitted,
for instance a compact wheel: have the serv‐
ice center check it if necessary.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects
a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐
mately one minute and then remain continu‐
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi‐
cator is illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
▷
▷
▷
Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the sys‐
tem again.
Disturbance by systems or devices with the
same radio frequency: after leaving the area
of the disturbance, the system automatically
becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
Systems
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la‐
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla‐
tion pressure for those tires.).
Lane departure warning
The concept
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving on a significantlyunder-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi‐
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the ve‐
hicle's handling and stopping ability.
This system issues a warning at speeds above
approx. 40 mph/65 km/h if the vehicle is about
to leave the lane on roads with lane markings.
The steering wheel begins vibrating lightly. The
time when the warning is issued may vary with
the current driving situation.
The system does not issue a warning if the turn
signal is set before leaving the lane.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re‐
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres‐
sure telltale.
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▷
▷
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Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
After the vehicle returns to its lane.
During heavy brake application.
When the turn signal flashes.
Switching on/off
System limits
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the course
of the road and the traffic situation.
Press button 1 on the steering wheel.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering
wheel; otherwise, you may lose control over the
vehicle.◀
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▷
On: lane markings 2 are lit.
Off: lane markings 2 go out.
The system can issue warnings at speeds above
approx. 40 mph/65 km/h.
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In the event of worn, poorly visible, merging,
diverging, or multiple lane markings such as
in construction areas.
Display
▷
When the demarcation lines are covered by
snow, ice, dirt or water.
▷
▷
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
When the demarcation lines are covered by
objects.
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
▷
▷
When driving toward bright lights.
1
2
The system is activated.
When the windshield is fogged over, dirty or
covered by a sticker, etc., in front of the in‐
terior rearview mirror.
Arrows: at least one lane marking was de‐
tected and warnings can be issued.
Malfunctions
Issuing a warning
If the vehicle begins leaving the lane and a lane
marking has been detected, the steering wheel
begins vibrating.
Steering wheel vibration
Frequent activation of the steering wheel vibra‐
tion causes the system to overheat.
If the turn signal is set before the lane is
changed, a warning is not issued.
The lane departure warning system is deacti‐
vated.
Let the system cool and reactivate it by pressing
the button.
Canceling a warning
The warning is canceled:
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Camera
BMW X6
The camera is located on the front of the interior
rearview mirror.
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▷
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
Keep the area in front of the interior rearview
mirror clear.
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
Brake force display
The concept
BMW X5
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▷
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
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Driving stability control systems
Controls
Driving stability control systems
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
The concept
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels
when driving away and accelerating.
Antilock Brake System ABS
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Subject
to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle
on a steady course by reducing engine speed
and by applying brakes to the individual wheels.
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐
ing.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
Adjust your driving style to the situation
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even
with DSC.
CBC Cornering Brake Control
Do not reduce the additional safety margin with
a risky driving style, as otherwise there is a risk
of an accident.◀
When braking during curves or when braking
during a lane change, driving stability and steer‐
ing response are improved further.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
Electronic brake-force
distribution
The system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐
duced during acceleration and when driving in
bends.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest
possible braking distance during full braking.
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Deactivating DSC
DSC and DTC deactivated.
Press and hold the button, but not longer than
approx. 10 seconds, until the indicator lamp for
DSC lights up in the instrument cluster and DSC
OFF is displayed. DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol and DSC are deactivated together.
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
The concept
The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which
forward momentum is optimized.
A message appears on the Control Display.
Please note any supplementary information that
appears there.
The system ensures maximum forward momen‐
tum on special road conditions, e.g., unplowed
snowy roads, but driving stability is limited.
Activating DSC
Press the button.
It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐
ate caution.
DSC OFF and the indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster go out.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un‐
der the following special circumstances:
For better control
▷
When driving in sand, on snowy inclines, in
slush, or on unplowed, snow-covered road
surfaces
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive forces and brake forces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC and
DTC has failed.
▷
▷
When rocking a vehicle free or starting off in
deep snow, sand, or on loose ground
DSC deactivated:
When driving with snow chains.
The indicator lamp lights up and
DSC OFF appears in the instrument
cluster.
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC
provides maximum traction on loose ground.
Driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in bends.
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Activating DTC
xDrive
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐
hicle. The combined effects of xDrive and DSC
further optimize the traction and dynamic driv‐
ing characteristics. The 4-wheel drive system
xDrive variably distributes the drive forces to the
front and rear axle depending on the driving sit‐
uation and prevailing road conditions.
Press the button.
Dynamic Performance
Control
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up.
The concept
Dynamic Performance Control optimizes the
handling characteristics of your vehicle when
starting off, cornering, and during evasive ma‐
neuvers.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again.
TRACTION and the indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster go out.
To achieve this, the system variably distributes
the drive torque of the rear axle to the two rear
wheels. This further increases the steering pre‐
cision and tracking stability of your vehicle.
For better control
The indicator lamp flashes: DTC con‐
trols the drive forces and brake forces.
Display
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC and
DTC has failed.
The Control Display shows how xDrive and Dy‐
namic Performance Control are distributing the
drive forces.
DTC activated:
The indicator lamp lights up and TRAC‐
TION appears in the instrument cluster.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Torque distribution"
DTC is activated.
The current distribution of drive forces is indi‐
cated by arrows pointing to all four wheels.
The highlighted arrows show the drive forces
currently present. The longer an arrow is, the
greater the drive forces in the associated wheel.
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The transparent arrows indicate the maximum
value the drive forces over the last 10 seconds.
Malfunction
Malfunctions are displayed via Check Control,
refer to page 83.
Hill Descent Control HDC
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2
Increasing speed
The concept
Pull to the resistance point: reduce the
speed to approx. 4 mph/6 km/h
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto‐
matically controls vehicle speed on steep down‐
hill gradients. The vehicle moves at approxi‐
mately walking speed without braking
intervention by the driver.
3
Pull beyond the resistance point: on inclines
over 10 %, reduce the speed to ap‐
prox. 3 mph/4 km/h
You can activate the Hill Descent Control at
speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When
moving downhill at speeds below approx.
22 mph/35 km/h, the vehicle reduces its speed
to approximately walking speed, approx.
5 mph/8 km/h and keeps it constant.
Activating HDC
Only use HDC in transmission positions D or R.
Increasing or reducing speed
The speed can be changed in the range from
approx. 4 mph/6 km/h to ap‐
prox. 15 mph/25 km/h by pressing the acceler‐
ator or brake pedal lightly.
Press the button; the LED above the button
lights up.
A target speed within the same range can be
specified using the lever of the cruise control.
The LED flashes when the brakes are applied
automatically.
On inclines over 10 %, you can reduce the speed
to approx. 3 mph/4 km/h. Pull the lever of the
cruise control beyond the resistance point, ar‐
row 3.
Deactivating HDC
Press the button again; the LED goes out. HDC
is automatically deactivated above approx.
37 mph/60 km/h.
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Controls
Displays in the instrument cluster
Chassis and suspension tuning
Two chassis and suspension tunings are avail‐
able for selection.
▷
▷
Normal:
The comfortable basic setting offers opti‐
mum comfort when traveling.
Sport:
The sporty basic setting offers increased
driving agility.
1
2
Display for target speed
HDC display
Selecting chassis and suspension
tuning
Malfunction
HDC is temporarily unavailable in the following
situations due to a high brake temperature:
▷
The LED in the button and the display HDC
go out during HDC operation.
▷
The LED in the button and the HDC display
do not light up when the button is pressed.
Press the button.
Malfunction of driving
stability control systems
The system switches between the two chassis
and suspension tuning settings.
▷
Sport:
Adapting your driving style
The LED in the button lights up and SPORT
is displayed in the instrument panel.
When driving on poor roads, avoid using
full throttle or pressing the accelerator beyond
the kickdown point and also avoid heavy brak‐
ing. Otherwise, the drive train may be damaged
or accidents can occur.◀
▷
Normal:
The LED in the button goes out.
The selection of the chassis and suspension
tuning setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Adaptive Drive
The concept
Drive-off assistant
This system supports driving away on gradients.
The parking brake is not required.
Adaptive Drive reduces the body roll which oc‐
curs when cornering quickly or during fast eva‐
sive maneuvers. In addition, Adaptive Drive re‐
duces the steering angle requirement, improves
the running comfort, and enhances the dynamic
driving characteristics of your vehicle.
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive away with‐
out delay.
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Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may
roll back slightly.
more. This improves the handling of your vehicle
over the entire speed range.
In critical situations, the system can make tar‐
geted corrections to the steering angle provided
bythedriver and thusstabilize thevehicle before
the driver intervenes.
Driving off without delay
After releasing the foot brake, start driving
without delay, since the drive-off assistant will
not hold the vehicle in place for more than ap‐
prox. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling
back.◀
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up yellow and
a message is shown on the Control
Display. The active steering is defec‐
tive or has been temporarily deacti‐
Self-leveling suspension
vated. At low speeds, greater steering wheel
movements are required, whereas at higher
speeds, the vehicle reacts more sensitively to
steering wheel movements. The stability-pro‐
moting intervention can also be deactivated.
Proceed cautiously and drive defensively.
The concept
The self-leveling suspension on the rear axle
assures a continuous ground clearance.
To do so, the height of the vehicle is measured
by sensors at both rear wheels.
If the actual height deviates from the defined
height, such as due to cargo in the vehicle, this
difference is compensated very quickly. In ad‐
dition, spring motions resulting from cornering
or irregularities in the road surface are reduced
to a minimum.
Deactivation
Active steering deactivates in order to carry out
an initialization. This deactivation is displayed by
means of a message. The initialization can take
several minutes.
The system works automatically.
If the message does not disappear during the
current trip, have the system checked.
Malfunctions
Malfunctions are displayed via Check Control,
refer to page 83.
Defect
In the event of a defect, a corresponding text
message is displayed. Have the system
checked.
Active steering
The concept
The active steering actively varies the steering
angle of the front wheels in relation to the steer‐
ing wheel movements. In addition, it also varies
the steering force required for steering depend‐
ing on the vehicle's speed.
When you are driving in the low speed range, for
instance in a town or when parking, the steering
angle increases, i.e., steering becomes very di‐
rect. In the higher speed range, on the other
hand, the steering angle is reduced more and
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Driving comfort
tion, if the vehicle ahead of you slows to a com‐
plete stop, the system can follow this action
within the given scope and can also accelerate
from a complete stop if the vehicle ahead of you
drives off again shortly thereafter. During brak‐
ing, your vehicle brake lamps will automatically
illuminate to alert a following driver to take ac‐
tion. In addition, it may be necessary for your
vehicle to downshift the automatic transmission
to maintain the distance setting selected. As
soon as the road in front of you has no moving
vehicles, the system will accelerate to your de‐
sired speed. This set speed is also maintained
on downhill grades, however the vehicle speed
can drop below the set speed when driving uphill
if the engine output is not sufficient.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Active cruise control
With active cruise control you can select a de‐
sired speed which is then automatically main‐
tained when driving on open roadways and is
varied to maintain a selected distance setting to
slower moving vehicles ahead.
Personal responsibility
Active cruise control cannot detect stop
signs, red lights, or any object that is stopped or
is blocking the road. Active cruise control is not
and must not be used as a collision avoidance/
warning system. Since this active cruise control
system is a new technology and operates dif‐
ferently from conventional cruise control sys‐
tems to which you may be accustomed, it is
necessary that you read all of the pages relating
to this system before use. Carefully read and
observe the information on the system limita‐
tions, refer to page 113, to obtain a good com‐
mand of the system and its range of applica‐
tions.◀
Active cruise control represents a technological
advance over the familiar cruise control and is a
welcome relief from the constant adjustment of
speed that can accompany driving in traffic on
highways or other high-speed thoroughfares.
Especially on longer trips and in traffic conges‐
tion, the system can reduce fatigue and tension,
while increasing your enjoyment of driving.
Please use it safely and responsibly.
In addition to holding a steady cruising speed, if
you encounter slower vehicles ahead, active
cruise control will, within limits, adjust your ve‐
hicle's speed automatically so that you can flow
with the traffic without having to make constant
adjustments. If, forexample, whilecruisingat the
selected speed, you begin to approach a slower
vehicle ahead of you in the same lane, the sys‐
tem will reduce your vehicle's speed to the same
as that of the vehicle ahead to maintain your se‐
lected distance setting. You can vary the follow‐
ing distance, which will vary with speed. Based
on your selected distance setting, the system
automatically decreases the throttle setting and
lightly applies the brakes if necessary. In addi‐
Brake pedal feel
When the system brakes and you also depress
the brake pedal, a somewhat different braking
feel results.
Professional navigation system
If the vehicle is equipped with a Professional
navigation system, the system adapts the ac‐
celeration and deceleration behavior of the ve‐
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hicle to the road on which you are currently driv‐
ing.
tivated while the vehicle is stationary, refer to
page 112.
To ensure that the system has the latest infor‐
mation on the course of the road, use the most
recent version of the navigation data.
One lever for all functions
If the vehicle position is unknown, e.g., if you
have left the region covered by the map, the
navigation system ceases to influence vehicle
behavior.
Applications
Please try the system first during sparse traffic
and clear road conditions so that you can get
used to the system. After you have experience
and understand the system, only then use it dur‐
ing normal traffic.
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2
3
4
5
Storing and increasing the desired
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Storing and reducing the desired
speedꢀꢁ110
As with conventional cruise control systems, ac‐
tive cruise control in no way reduces or substi‐
tutes for the driver's own personal experience,
responsibility, alertness and awareness in ad‐
justing speed, braking or otherwise controlling
the vehicle. The driver should decide when to
use the system on the basis of road, traffic, vis‐
ibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise
control is intended for use on highway-type
roadways where traffic is moving relatively
smoothly as well as in slow-moving traffic con‐
gestion. Do not use the system in city driving; in
complex driving situations; heavy traffic such as
during rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, slip‐
pery roads or roads with sharp curves such as
highway off-ramps; during inclement weather
such as snow, strong rain or fog; or when enter‐
ing interchanges, service/parking areas or toll
booths. It is also important to regulate your ve‐
hicle's speed and distance setting within appli‐
cable legal limits. Always be ready to take action
orapplythebrakesifnecessary, especiallywhen
the system is actively following a vehicle in front
of you. Otherwise, driving conditions can result
which lead to a violation of the law or elevated
risk of an accident.
Interruptingꢀꢁ111 or deactivatingꢀꢁ112 the
system
Retrieving the stored desired speed and dis‐
tanceꢀꢁ112 or driving awayꢀꢁ112
Selecting the distance to the vehicle
aheadꢀꢁ111
Storing the current speed
Push the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2.
The system stores the current vehicle speed. It
is indicated on the speedometer and briefly in
the instrument panel.
The minimum initial activation speed is
20 mph/ 30 km/h, and the maximum speed is
110 mph/ 180 km/h. The system can also be ac‐
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Driving comfort
Controls
Increasing desired speed
Distance 2
Press or briefly push the lever up to or beyond
the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired
speed is displayed.
The displayed speed is stored and the vehicle
reaches the stored speed if the road is clear.
Distance 3
▷
With each activation to the resistance point,
the desired speed increases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
Distance 4, furthest
▷
With each activation beyond the resistance
point, the desired speed increases by a max‐
imum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
This distance is set when you ac‐
tivate the system.
Reducing the desired speed
Selecting an appropriate distance
Pull the lever, arrow 2, until the desired speed is
displayed.
Use good judgement to select the appro‐
priate following distance given road conditions,
traffic, applicable laws and State driving recom‐
mendations for safe following distance. Other‐
wise, a violation of the law or risk of an accident
could result.◀
The functions are the same as those when in‐
creasing the desired speed.
Selecting the distance
Interrupting the system
▷
▷
Press the rocker down briefly:
Increase the distance.
Press the rocker up briefly:
Decrease the distance.
Press the lever up or down and additionally de‐
press the brake if the vehicle is stationary. The
mark in the speedometer changes color and the
distance indicator goes out.
The selected distance is displayed in the instru‐
ment panel.
In addition, the system is interrupted:
Distance display
▷
▷
When the brakes are applied.
Distance 1, closest
When the transmission position D is disen‐
gaged.
▷
When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti‐
vated.
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▷
▷
When DSC is activated
If you are standing behind a vehicle with your
brake pedal depressed and the system is deac‐
tivated or interrupted:
When the safety belt and the driver's door
are opened while the vehicle is stationary.
▷
When the system has not detected objects
for an extended period, e.g., on a road with
very little traffic without road edge line mark‐
ings.
1. Select the desired speed using the lever, ar‐
row 1 or arrow 2, or press button 4 to retrieve
a stored speed.
2. Release the brake pedal.
▷
The radar sensor is dirty.
3. When the vehicle ahead of you drives away,
press on the accelerator briefly or press but‐
ton 4.
Active intervention if the system is inter‐
rupted
If the system is interrupted, actively intervene by
braking and, if necessary, with evasive maneu‐
vers; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
Deactivating the system
▷
▷
▷
When driving, press the lever up or down
twice.
When stationary, do the same while de‐
pressing the brake pedal.
Calling up the stored desired speed and
distance
Switch off the ignition.
The displays go out, and the stored desired
speed and distance are deleted.
While driving
Press button 4, refer to page 110. All of the dis‐
plays in the instrument panel lights up.
Displays in instrument cluster
While standing
Before leaving the vehicle
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine
running, engage position P of the automatic
transmission and apply the parking brake. Oth‐
erwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
If a vehicle detected ahead of you slows to a halt
and your vehicle is also brought to a halt by the
system:
1
Stored desired speed
▷
▷
Green: the system is active.
▷
If the vehicle ahead of you drives away, your
vehicle accelerates automatically as long as
mark 1 for the desired speed in the speed‐
ometer is green.
Orange: the system is interrupted.
2
3
Lights up yellow: vehicle detected ahead
Display also used for warnings, please read
all information on warnings.
▷
If the vehicle ahead of you drives away when
mark 1 is orange, depress the accelerator
briefly or press button 4.Rolling bars in the
distance indicator 3 mean that the vehicle
ahead of you has driven away.
Selected distance to vehicle ahead The in‐
dicator lights up as soon as the system is
activated.
The indicator lights up as soon as the sys‐
tem is activated.
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Dirty or covered sensor
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the detec‐
tion of vehicles.
The bars roll: the vehicle in front of you has
driven off
4
Brief display of stored desired speed
▷
If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.
If the display --- mph/---km/h appears briefly,
the conditions necessary for operation may cur‐
rently not be met.
▷
Do not cover the view field of the radar sen‐
sor.
Warning lamps
Malfunction
Display 2 flashes red and a signal
sounds.
The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐
sor is not aligned correctly. Misalignment may
be caused by damage incurred during parking,
for example.
The system requests that the you
intervene by braking and carrying
out evasive maneuvers, if necessary. The sys‐
tem cannot independently restore the distance
to the vehicle ahead.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
This display does not relieve the driver of the
responsibility to adapt his or her desired driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.
FCC ID:
Display 2 flashes yellow.
▷
OAYARS3-A
The conditions necessary for oper‐
ation of the system are no longer
Compliance statement:
met, e.g., due to ABS or DSC inter‐
vention. The system applies the brakes until you
actively assume control.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
▷
This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and
Radar sensor
Position
▷
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.
System limits
Speed range
Best results are achieved when using the sys‐
tem on well-developed roads and highways.
The desired speed can be selected between
20 mph/30 km/h and 110 mph/180 km/h.
The radar sensor is integrated in the bumper.
The system can also be activated when station‐
ary.
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Driving comfort
Comply with the legal speed limit in every situa‐
tion when using the system.
Swerving vehicles
Detection range
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as your
vehicle.
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited. Two-
wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you for in‐
stance might not be detected.
Swerving vehicles
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐
tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐
ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g.,
when rapidly approaching a truck. When a vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you is reliably detected, the
system requests that the driver intervene by
braking and carrying out evasive maneuvers, if
necessary. Take action yourself, otherwise
there is a risk of an accident.◀
Limited detection capacity
Because of the limits to the detection ca‐
pacity, you should be alert at all times so that you
can intervene actively, if necessary; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate when a sta‐
tionary obstacle is located in the same lane, e.g.,
avehicleataredtrafficlightorattheendoftraffic
congestion.
Unexpected lane change
The system also does not respond to:
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Pedestrians or similarly slow road users.
Red traffic lights.
Stationary objects.
Cross traffic.
Approaching traffic.
No warnings
If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves
into another lane from behind a stopped vehicle,
you yourself must react, as the system does not
react to stopped vehicles.
A warning may not be issued when ap‐
proaching a stationary or very slow-moving ob‐
stacle. Take action yourself, otherwise there is
a risk of an accident.◀
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Controls
Cornering
Driver interventions and your
responsibility
Your actions have priority at all times. When you
press on the accelerator pedal while driving, au‐
tomatic braking is not performed and the bars in
the distance display go out until you lift your foot
fromtheacceleratorpedal. Onceyoureleasethe
accelerator pedal, the desired speed is achieved
again on clear roads or the selected distance to
the vehicle ahead is maintained.
Making braking possible
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the
speed is reduced slightly in the curve, although
curves cannot be anticipated in advance. There‐
fore, drive into a curve at an appropriate speed.
Anytime the driver presses down on the
accelerator pedal, any braking action by the sys‐
tem is interrupted and the distance indicator
goes out until the pedal is fully released. As soon
as you fully release the accelerator, the system
will again control your cruising speed and dis‐
tance setting. While driving with the system ac‐
tivated, resting your foot on the acelerator pedal
will cause the system not to brake even if nec‐
essary. Be certain that floormats or other ob‐
jects on the vehicle floor do not interfere with
movement of the acccelerator pedal.◀
In tight curves, situations may result due to the
restricted detection range of the system in
which a vehicle driving ahead of you may not be
detected at all, or not until after a considerable
delay.
Limits of automatic braking
While active cruise control is capable of
braking your vehicle automatically when you ap‐
proach a slower vehicle ahead, it is important to
be aware that the ability of the system to apply
the brakes is also limited, e.g. when you reduce
yourdesiredspeedsharply. ltusesonlyaportion
of braking system capacity and does not utilize
the full capacity of the vehicle braking system.
Therefore, the system cannot decrease your
speed for large differences in speed between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Examples:
when you approach a vehicle traveling at a much
lower speed than your own speed such as ap‐
proaching a toll booth or when a much slower
vehicle cuts in front of you at close range.◀
When approaching a curve, the system may re‐
act briefly to the vehicles in the next lane due to
the bend of the curve. Any deceleration of the
vehicle by the system can be compensated for
by briefly accelerating. After the accelerator
pedal is released, the system becomes active
again and independently controls the speed.
Driving away
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive
away automatically, e.g., on steep inclines, with
a heavy trailer or behind bumps in the road.
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The car's current speed is stored and main‐
tained. It is displayed on the speedometer and
briefly in the instrument cluster.
Cruise control
The concept
On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to
maintain the set speed if current engine power
output is insufficient. If the engine braking effect
is insufficient on downhill slopes, the system will
brake the vehicle slightly.
The system is functional at speeds beginning at
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
The speed specified using the lever on the
steering column is maintained.
The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐
gine braking action is insufficient.
Increasing desired speed
Do not use cruise control
Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance
point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed
is reached.
Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐
ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant
speed, for instance:
▷
Each time the lever is pressed to the point of
resistance, the desired speed increases by
approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.
▷
▷
▷
On curvy roads.
In heavy traffic.
▷
Each time the lever is pressed beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is in‐
creased by up to 5 mph/10 km/h.
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or on
a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident.◀
The system stores and maintains the speed.
Accelerating using the lever
Accelerating slightly:
One lever for all functions
Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1,
until the desired speed is reached.
Accelerating significantly:
Press the lever beyond the resistance point, ar‐
row 1, until the desired speed is reached.
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the
accelerator pedal. The system stores and main‐
tains the speed.
1
2
Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat‐
ing
Decreasing speed
Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point
or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is
displayed.
Storing and maintaining speed or deceler‐
ating
3
4
Interrupting and deactivating the system
Resuming a speed stored beforehand
▷
Each time the lever is pulled to the resist‐
ance point, the desired speed is decreased
by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.
Maintaining current speed
Push, arrow 1, or pull, arrow 2, the lever to the
resistance point.
▷
Each time the lever is pulled beyond the re‐
sistance point, the desired speed is reduced
by up to 5 mph/10 km/h until the minimum
speed of 20 mph/30 km/h is achieved.
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The system stores and maintains the speed.
▷
▷
Green: the system is active.
Orange: the system is interrupted.
Interrupting the system
2
Selected desired speed appears briefly
Press the lever up or down, arrow 3: display 1 in
the speedometer changes color, refer to
page 117.
If the display --- mph or --- km/h appears briefly,
conditions may not be adequate to operate the
system.
In addition, the system is interrupted:
▷
▷
When the brakes are applied.
Call up Check Control messages, refer to
page 84.
When the transmission position D is disen‐
gaged.
Malfunction
▷
▷
When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti‐
vated.
The warning lamp lights up. The sys‐
tem is malfunctioning or has failed.
When DSC or ABS is intervening.
A message appears on the Control
Display. More information, refer to page 83.
Warning lamp
The warning lamp lights up if cruise
control has been deactivated auto‐
matically, e.g., by a control interven‐
tion of the DSC. A message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.
Park Distance Control PDC
The concept
InadditiontothePDCParkDistanceControl, the
backup camera, refer to page 120, can be
switched on.
Resuming cruising speed
Press button 4:
PDC supports you when parking. A slow ap‐
proach to an object in front of or behind your ve‐
hicle is announced by:
The stored speed is resumed and maintained.
Deactivating the system
▷
▷
Signal tones.
Visual display.
▷
Press the lever upward or downward twice,
arrow 3.
▷
Switch off the ignition.
Measurement
Measurements are made by ultrasound sensors
in the bumpers.
The stored speed is cleared.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
▷
By the front sensors and two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
▷
By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
1
Stored desired speed
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▷
In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground garages.
System limits
Check the traffic situation as well
▷
▷
In heavy exhaust.
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐
tion. Check the traffic situation around the vehi‐
cle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident
could result from road users or objects located
outside of the PDC detection range.
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
Switching on automatically
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, shift the selector lever into position R.
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle
may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal
tone.◀
Switching off automatically when
driving forward
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
Avoid approaching an object quickly.
Thesystemswitchesoffwhenacertaindistance
or speed is exceeded.
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet
active.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
Switching on/off manually
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects can reach the physical
limits of ultrasonic measurement, for instance:
▷
▷
▷
▷
With tow bars and trailer hitches.
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With low objects.
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
Press the button.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before or
after a continuous tone sounds.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may not
be detected.
Signal tones
When approaching an object, an intermittent
tone is sounded that indicates the position of the
object. For example, if an object is detected to
the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds
from the left rear speaker.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
▷
▷
In heavy rain.
The shorter the distance to the object becomes,
the shorter the intervals.
When sensors are very dirty or covered in
ice.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 12 in/30 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
▷
▷
When sensors are covered in snow.
On rough road surfaces.
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If objects are located both in front of and behind
the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is
sounded.
Image on the Control Display
Switching on the rear view camera
using iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
The intermittent tone is interrupted after approx.
3 seconds:
▷
If the vehicle stops in front of an object that
is detected by only one of the corner sen‐
sors.
The image of the rear view camera is displayed.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
▷
If moving parallel to a wall.
The signal tone is switched off:
Malfunction
▷
When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.
▷
When transmission position P is engaged.
Volume
You can set the volume of the PDC signal tone,
refer to page 185.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
A Check Control message, refer to page 83, is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Visual warning
The approach to an object can be shown on the
Control Display. Objects that are farther away
are displayed on the Control Display before a
signal tone sounds.
The areas in front of and behind the vehicle ap‐
pear in shaded form on the Control Display. PDC
has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full operability:
▷
▷
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and main‐
tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Surround View
The display appears as soon as PDC is acti‐
vated.
The concept
Surround View encompasses the following sys‐
tems:
If the last image selected was the rear view cam‐
era, this is displayed again. To switch to PDC:
▷
▷
▷
Backup camera, refer to page 120.
Top View, refer to page 122.
Side View, refer to page 124.
"Switch off rear view camera"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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Driving comfort
It provides assistance when parking and ma‐
neuvering and at blind driveways and intersec‐
tions.
Switching on/off manually
Rear view camera
The concept
The rear view camera assists you when parking
and maneuvering in reverse. To accomplish this,
the region behind your vehicle is shown on the
Control Display.
Press the button.
Press the button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
System limits
Check the traffic situation as well
If PDC is displayed, switch on the backup cam‐
era via the iDrive, refer to page 119.
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident
could result from road users or objects located
outside the picture area of the backup camera.◀
Assistance functions
Detection of objects
Functional requirement
High, protruding objects such as ledges
may not be detected by the backup camera.◀
▷
▷
Rear view camera is switched on.
Tailgate is completely closed.
Switching on automatically
Pathway lines
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, shift the selector lever into position R.
The image of the rear view camera is displayed
when the system has been switched on using
iDrive.
Switching off automatically when
driving forward
Thesystemswitchesoffwhenacertaindistance
or speed is exceeded.
▷
▷
▷
Can be displayed in the image of the rear
view camera when the transmission is in re‐
verse.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
Help estimate the required amount of space
whenparkingandmaneuveringonaflatroad
surface.
Depend on the current steering angle and
are continuously adapted to movements of
the steering wheel.
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Driving comfort
Controls
Show the parking aid lines via the iDrive, refer to
page 121.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning circle line.
Turning lines
Obstacle marking
▷
▷
▷
Can be displayed in the image of the rear
view camera.
Show the path of the smallest turning circle
on a flat road surface.
When the steering wheel is turned, only one
turning line is displayed.
Show the parking aid lines via the iDrive, refer to
page 121.
Parking using pathway and turning
lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning lines
lead into the margins of the parking space.
▷
Three-dimensionally shaped markings can
be displayed in the image of the rear view
camera.
Their color gradation corresponds to the mark‐
ings in PDC. This helps estimate the distance to
the object pictured.
Show the obstacle marking via the iDrive, refer
to page 121.
Activating assistance functions
Several assistance functions can be active at the
same time.
Showing the parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Pathway and turning lines are displayed.
Showing the obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
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Driving comfort
Three-dimensionally-shaped markings are dis‐
played.
Top View
The concept
Image on the Control Display
Top View assists you when parking and maneu‐
vering. To accomplish this, the door region and
road surface region are shown on the Control
Display.
Switching on the rear view camera
using iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
Detection
Detection is carried out by two cameras
integrated into the exterior mirror and the rear
view camera.
The image of the rear view camera is displayed.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
The range is:
Brightness
With the rear view camera switched on:
▷
▷
Approx. 7 ft/2 m to the side.
Approx. 7 ft/2 m to the rear.
1.
Select the symbol.
Obstacles up to the height of the exterior mirrors
are thus detected in a timely fashion.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
System limits
Contrast
With the rear view camera switched on:
Top View cannot be used in the following situa‐
tions:
▷
▷
▷
▷
With a door open.
1.
Select the symbol.
With the tailgate open.
With an exterior mirror folded in.
In poor light.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Camera
The arrows next to the vehicle are displayed in a
shaded form on the Control Display and a sym‐
bol appears at the corresponding location on the
vehicle.
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident
could result from road users or objects located
outside the picture area of the cameras.◀
The lens of the rear view camera is under the
grasping lip of the tailgate.
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The presence of dirt can impair image quality.
Clean the lens with a moist, nonabrasive cloth.
The images from Top View and PDC are dis‐
played when the system has been switched on
using iDrive.
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Controls
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
Switching off automatically when
driving forward
Thesystemswitchesoffwhenacertaindistance
or speed is exceeded.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
Image on the Control Display
Switching on/off manually
Switching on the rear view camera
using iDrive
With Top View activated:
"Rear view camera"
The image of the rear view camera is displayed.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Brightness
Press the button.
With Top View switched on:
1.
"Brightness"
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
If Top View is displayed, switch on the backup
camera via the iDrive, refer to page 122.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
Visual warning
The approach to an object can be shown on the
Control Display.
1.
"Contrast"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
When the distance to an object is small, the PDC
display correspondingly shows a red bar in front
of the vehicle.
Displaying turning lines and pathway
lines
▷
The static, red turning line shows the lateral
space required when the wheel is fully
turned.
▷
The variable, green pathway lines assist you
in estimating the amount of lateral space ac‐
tually required.
The pathway lines depend on the current
steering angle and are continuously
adapted to movements of the steering
wheel.
The display appears as soon as Top View is ac‐
tivated.
"Parking aid lines"
If the last image selected was the rear view cam‐
era, this is displayed again. To switch to Top
View:
Turning lines and pathway lines are displayed.
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Cameras
Switching off automatically when
driving forward
Thesystemswitchesoffwhenacertaindistance
or speed is exceeded.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
Switching on/off manually
The lenses of the Top View cameras are on the
undersides of the exterior mirror housings.
The presence of dirt can impair image quality.
Clean the lens with a moist, nonabrasive cloth.
Press the button.
Side View
The concept
Image on the Control Display
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic
at blind driveways and intersections. Road users
concealed by obstacles to the left and right of
the vehicle can only be detected from the driv‐
er's seat at the last minute. To improve visibility,
two cameras in the front of the vehicle record the
traffic situation on each side.
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
System limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the
position of the front of the vehicle.
Display
The images from both cameras are shown si‐
multaneously on the Control Display.
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle on blind driveways and intersections with
your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could re‐
sult from road users or objects located outside
the picture area of the Side View cameras.◀
1.
"Brightness"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
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Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1.
"Contrast"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Cameras
The two camera lenses are located on the sides
of the bumper.
Switching on/off
The presence of dirt can impair image quality.
Clean the lens, refer to page 308.
Press the button.
Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐
play is influenced by:
Head-up Display
The concept
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▷
Certain sitting positions.
This system projects important information into
the driver's field of vision, e.g., navigation in‐
structions.
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.
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Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
Wet roads.
In this way, the driver can get information with‐
out averting his or her eyes from the road.
Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐
tings.
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Driving comfort
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
Display
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-up display"
3. "Brightness"
4. Turn the controller.
The brightness is adjusted.
With the low beams switched on, the brightness
can also be adjusted with the thumbwheel of the
instrument lighting.
1
2
Navigation instructions
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go func‐
tion
Height adjustment
1. "Settings"
3
4
5
Lane departure warning
Cruise control/desired speed
Current speed
2. "Head-up display"
3. "Height"
The Check Control messages are displayed
briefly if needed.
4. Turn the controller.
The height is adjusted.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
1. "Settings"
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
2. "Head-up display"
3. "Displayed information"
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
A film in the windshield prevents double images
from being displayed.
Therefore, have the special windshield replaced
by a service center only.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient light.
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Controls
Climate
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
At a glance
1
2
Air toward the windshield and side windows
Air for the upper body
3
4
Air to footwell
Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐
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Automatic climate control with 4-zone con‐
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1
2
Seat heating and ventilation, driver's
sideꢀꢁ52
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Accessing setting for ventilation tem‐
perature on the Control Display
Temperature, left side of passenger com‐
partment
8
9
Switching cooling function on/off manually
Automatic recirculated air control/recircu‐
lated air mode
3
4
AUTO program
Temperature, right side of passenger com‐
partment
10 Manual air volume, switching off automatic
climate control, residual heat
5
6
Maximum cooling
11 Rear window defroster
Seat heating and ventilation, front passen‐
ger sideꢀꢁ52
12 Defrosting windows and removing conden‐
sation
7
Passenger side
13 Air grill for interior temperature sensor,
please keep clear and unobstructed
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Manual air distribution
14 Driver's side
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Manual air distribution
Accessing setting for ventilation tem‐
perature on the Control Display
The current setting for manual air distribution is
displayed on the Control Display.
Most of these settings are stored for the remote
control currently in use, Personal Profile set‐
tings, refer to page 31.
Comfortable interior climate
AUTO program
The AUTO program offers the optimum air dis‐
tribution and air volume for virtually all condi‐
tions, refer to AUTO program below. Select a
comfortable interior temperature only.
Press the button.
Air volume, air distribution, and
temperature are controlled auto‐
matically.
The following sections contain more detailed in‐
formation on the available setting options.
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Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO
intensity, and outside influences, the air is di‐
rected to the windshield, side windows, upper
body, and into the footwell.
3. "Driver ventilation" or "Front passenger
ventilation"
4. Turn the controller to adjust the tempera‐
ture.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
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▷
Blue: colder
Red: warmer
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program in such a way that window
condensation is prevented as much as possible.
To switch off the program: press the button
again or manually adjust the air distribution.
Intensity of the AUTO program
Pressing the AUTO button repeatedly adjusts
the intensity of the AUTO program. The se‐
lectedintensity, SOFT, MEDIUMorINTENSIVE,
appears on the display of the automatic climate
control.
Defrosting and defogging windows
Press the button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
Temperature
Turn the wheel to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control ach‐
ieves this temperature as quickly as
For this purpose, also switch on the cooling
function.
possible, if necessary with the maximum cooling
or heating capacity, and then keeps it constant.
Rear window defroster
Press the button.
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate control
will not have sufficient time to adjust the set
temperature.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, upper
wires are used as an antenna and are not part of
the rear window defroster.
Maximum heating power can be obtained with
the highest setting, regardless of the external
temperature.
At the lowest setting, cooling is continuous, re‐
gardless of the external temperature.
Air volume, manual
You can vary the air volume by pressing
on the corresponding side. You can re‐
activate the automatic mode for the air volume
with the AUTO button.
Adjusting the ventilation temperature
This function can be used to adjust the air tem‐
perature for the upper body region.
1. "Settings"
2. "Climate"
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Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
Manual air distribution
The air flow can be guided into the vehicle inte‐
rior, separately for the driver's and front passen‐
ger side, using one of the following programs:
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
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Upper body region.
Upper body region and footwell.
Footwell.
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water, refer to page 154, develops
that exits underneath the vehicle.
Driver's side: in addition, the windshield,
side windows, and footwell.
Maximum cooling
Press the button.
The system is set to the lowest
temperature, maximum air volume
and recirculated-air mode.
Selecting program
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired program is shown on the Con‐
trol Display.
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐
gion. Open them for this purpose.
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:
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At an external temperature of approx.
32 ℉/0 ℃.
▷
When the engine is running.
Automatic recirculated air mode/
recirculated air mode
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently within
the vehicle.
1
2
3
Air toward the windshield and side windows
Air for the upper body
Air to footwell
Pressing the AUTO button cancels the manual
air distribution settings.
Press the button repeatedly to select
an operating mode:
The automatic mode for the air volume remains
effective with manual air distribution.
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▷
LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.
Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐
trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the out‐
side air and controls the shutoff automati‐
cally.
Cooling function
The passenger compartment can only be
cooled with the engine running.
▷
Right LED on, recirculated air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
Press the button.
The air is cooled and dehumidified and
– depending on the temperature setting –
warmed again.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO but‐
ton to utilize the condensation sensor. Make
sure that air can flow onto the windshield.
The cooling function helps to prevent conden‐
sation on the windows or to remove it quickly.
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Continuous recirculated-air mode
Switching on
The recirculated air mode should not be
used for an extended period of time, as the air
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates steadily.◀
Press any button to switch the automatic cli‐
mate control back on.
Front ventilation
Residual heat
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the
interior.
Functional requirement
▷
Up to 15 minutes after the engine has been
switched off.
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▷
Warm engine.
The battery is sufficiently charged.
External temperature below 77 ℉/25 ℃.
1
2
Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open and
close the air vents
Use the lever to change the direction of the
air flow
Switching on
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Press the right-hand button.
Avoiding injury
Do not drop any foreign objects into the air
vents, otherwise these could be catapulted out‐
wards and lead to injuries.◀
REST appears on the display of the automatic
climate control when the residual heat utilization
is switched on.
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vents to direct the flow of cool air in
your direction, for instance if the interior has be‐
come too warm.
From radio readiness the interior temperature,
the air volume and the air distribution can be set.
Switching off
Draft-free ventilation
Set the air vents so that the air flows past you
and is not directed straight at you.
You can select the lowest blower speed by
pressing and holding the left side. Pressing
again switches off the residual heat utilization.
REST disappears from the display of the auto‐
matic climate control.
Switching on/off the automatic climate
control
Switching off
With the blower at its lowest setting,
press the left side of the button to
switch off the automatic climate control.
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temperatures. To do this, turn thumbwheel 1 to‐
ward the rear and switch on the blower, button 2.
Ventilation in rear
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐
coming air.
The activated-charcoal filter removes gaseous
pollutants from the outside air that enters the
vehicle.
The service center replaces this combined filter
during routine maintenance.
1
2
Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open and
close the air vents
More information can be found in the service re‐
quirements display, refer to page 81.
Use the lever to change the direction of the
air flow
Automatic climate control
with 4-zone control
BMW X5: heating and ventilation, 3rd
row seats
The air in the area of the 3rd row seats can be
heated or recirculated. Air vents are located in
the storage compartment area between the
seats and in the footwell of the 3rd row seats.
Front operation
Corresponds to the operation of automatic cli‐
mate control with 2-zone control, refer to
page 128.
Rear operation
The control unit is located in the center console
in the rear.
1
Thumbwheel
▷
Activating heating and distributing air in
footwell:
Turn toward front
▷
Distributing air in storage compartment
area between seats:
1
2
3
4
5
Temperature, left rear seating area
AUTO program
Turn toward rear
Display
2
Button for switching on the blower: LED is lit
Temperature, right rear seating area
Seat heating, right rear seat
The heating is not ready for operation without
switching on the blower. After the heating is
switched off, the blower can be used to recircu‐
late the air within the vehicle, for instance at high
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The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible regardless of
the season, using maximum cooling or heating
power if necessary, and then maintains it.
6
7
Air volume, manual
Seat heating, left rear seat
The current setting for the temperature and the
air flow rate is shown on display 3.
When switching between different temperature
settings in rapid succession, the automatic cli‐
mate control does not have sufficient time to
adjust the set temperature.
Activation/deactivation
1. "Settings"
2. "Climate"
Air volume, manual
3. "Rear climate control"
4. Select the desired settings.
The air flow rate can be varied by press‐
ing on the corresponding side. The au‐
tomatic mode for the air flow rate can be
switched on again using the AUTO button.
Switching off rear automatic climate
control
With the blower at its lowest setting,
press the left side of the button to
switch off the automatic climate control.
The rear automatic climate control cannot be
operated if the front automatic climate control is
switched off. With the defrost windows and
eliminate condensation function activated, the
rear automatic climate control is also not ready
for operation.
The automatic climate control can also be
switched off with iDrive. To switch on the auto‐
matic climate control again, the system must
first be reactivated, refer to Activating/deacti‐
vating.
The system is switched on again by pressing
any button of the rear automatic climate control.
AUTO program
The AUTO program automatically
sets the air distribution toward the
upper body and in the footwell, as
well as the air flow rate. It also
Ventilation in rear
adapts your instructions for the
temperature to outside influences throughout
the year.
Temperature
Set the desired temperature indi‐
vidually on the left and right side.
1
2
Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open and
close the air vents
Thumbwheels to adjust temperature in up‐
per body region; can be adjusted separately
for left and right:
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Switching on/off directly
1. "Settings"
▷
▷
Blue: colder
Red: warmer
2. "Climate"
3
Use the lever to change the direction of the
air flow
3. "Activate parked-car vent."
BMW X5
The symbol on the automatic climate control
flashes if the system is switched on.
1
2
Use the lever to change the direction of the
air flow
Preselecting activation times
1. "Settings"
Thumbwheel to smoothly open and close air
vents
2. "Climate"
3. "Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2"
4. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"
For ventilation of the 3rd row seats, refer to
page 132.
Parked-car ventilation
The concept
The parked-car ventilation blows air into the
passenger compartment to lower interior tem‐
peratures.
The system can be switched on and off at any
external temperature, either directly or by using
a preset switch-on time. It remains switched on
for 30 minutes.
5. Set the desired time.
The symbol on the automatic climate control
lights up when the switch-on time is activated.
Since the system uses a substantial amount of
electrical current, refrain from activating it twice
in succession without allowing the battery to be
recharged in normal operation between use.
The symbol on the automatic climate control
flashes when the system has been switched on.
The system will only be switched on within the
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to reactivated.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
They can be operated via iDrive.
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Interior equipment
system being operated, the system is generally
compatible with the Universal Garage Door
Opener.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
If you have any questions, please contact:
▷
▷
Your service center.
on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls, Inc.
Controls on the interior rearview mirror
Universal Garage Door
Opener
The concept
The Universal Garage Door Opener can be used
to operate up to 3 functions in remote-control‐
led systems, such as garage door drives or light‐
ingsystems. TheUniversalGarageDoorOpener
replaces up to 3 different hand-held transmit‐
ters. To operate it, the buttons on the interior
rearview mirror must be programmed for the de‐
sired functions. The hand-held transmitter for
the system is needed for the programming pro‐
cedure.
1
2
3
LED
Buttons
Hand-held transmitter, required for pro‐
gramming.
During programming
Programming
During programming and before activat‐
ing a device using the Universal Garage Door
Opener, ensure that there are no people, ani‐
mals, or objects in the range of movement of the
remote-controlled device; otherwise, there is a
risk of injury or damage.
General information
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Initial setup:
Press the right and left buttons on the inte‐
rior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
prox. 20 seconds until the LED on the inte‐
rior rearview mirror begins to flash. All
programmed settings of the buttons on the
interior rearview mirror are deleted.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for security reasons.
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter of the sys‐
tem to be operated a distance of approx. 1
to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons on
the interior rearview mirror. The required
Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packaging
or in the operating instructions of the
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distance depends on the particular hand-
held transmitter.
Synchronization:
1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-
controlled system.
4. Press the button of the desired function on
the hand-held transmitter and the button
being programmed on the interior rearview
mirror simultaneously and hold. The LED on
the interior rearview mirror flashes slowly at
first.
2. Program the corresponding button on the
interior rearview mirror as described.
3. Identify and press the synchronization but‐
ton on the system being set up. You have
approx. 30 seconds for the next step.
5. When the LED flashes more rapidly, release
both buttons. Rapid flashing indicates that
the button on the interior rearview mirror has
been programmed.
4. Press and hold the button on the interior
rearview mirror for approx. 3 seconds and
then release it. Repeat this step up to three
times if necessary to complete the synchro‐
nization procedure. When synchronization
is completed, the programmed function is
executed.
If the LED does not flash faster after 60 sec‐
onds, change the distance between the in‐
terior rearview mirror and the hand-held
transmitter and repeat the step. Multiple tri‐
als at different distances may be necessary.
Wait at least 15 seconds between trials.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1. Switch on the ignition.
6. To program additional functions on other
buttons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
2. Hold the hand-held transmitter at a distance
of approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm from the
memory buttons.
The systems can be operated with the buttons
on the interior rearview mirror.
The required distance depends on the par‐
ticular hand-held transmitter.
Special characteristics of alternating-
code radio systems
If the system cannot be operated after repeated
programming, check whether the system to be
operated uses an alternating-code system.
3. Press the memory button of the Universal
Garage Door Opener.
4. If the LED flashes slowly after approx.
20 seconds, press the transmit button on
the hand-held transmitter.
Read the operating instructions of the system or
press and hold the programmed button on the
interior rearview mirror. If the LED on the interior
rearview mirror flashes rapidly at first and then
lights up continuously for 2 seconds, the system
is equipped with an alternating-code system.
This flashing LED pattern repeats itself for ap‐
prox. 20 seconds.
5. Release both buttons when the LED flashes
rapidly.
If the LED does not flash rapidly after approx.
60 seconds, change the distance and repeat
the step.
Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly af‐
ter approx. 60 seconds, change the distance
and repeat the step. If programming was
aborted by the hand-held transmitter, hold
down the memory button and press and re‐
lease the button on the hand-held transmit‐
ter several times for 2 seconds.
In systems with an alternating-code system, the
Universal Garage Door Opener and the system
must be additionally synchronized.
Please obtain additional information on syn‐
chronization in the operating instructions of the
system being set up.
The systems will be easier to synchronize with
the aid of a second person.
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The display shows you the main or secondary
compass direction in which you are driving.
Controls
Prior to operation
Before operating a unit with the Universal
Garage Door Opener, ensure that there are no
people, animals, or objects in the range of move‐
ment of the system; otherwise, there is a risk of
injury or damage.
Operating concept
Various functions can be called up by pressing
the adjustment button with a pointed object
such as a pen. The following adjustment options
are displayed one after the other, depending on
how long the adjustment button is pressed:
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
▷
▷
▷
▷
Press briefly: switch the display on/off.
3 to 6 seconds: set the compass zone.
6 to 9 seconds: calibrate the compass.
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror with the engine running or the igni‐
tion switched on. When you are within the re‐
ception range of the system, press and hold the
button until the function is initiated. The LED on
the interior rearview mirror lights up continu‐
ously while the radio signal is being transmitted.
9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right hand
steering.
▷
12 to 15 seconds: set the language.
Setting compass zones
Set the compass zone corresponding to the ve‐
hicle's geographic location so that the compass
can function correctly; refer to the world map
with compass zones.
Deleting stored functions
Press the right and left buttons on the interior
rearview mirror simultaneously for approx.
20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. All
stored functions are deleted. The functions can‐
not be deleted individually.
Digital compass
1
2
Adjustment button
Display
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Press the adjustment button for 3‑4 seconds.
The number of the compass zone set is shown
in the display.
2. Set the currently valid compass zone.
3. Press the adjustment button for 6‑7 sec‐
onds to call up C. Then drive at least one full
circle at a maximum speed of 4 mph/7 km/h.
When the system is calibrated, the C is re‐
placed by the compass directions.
To change the zone setting, briefly press the
adjustment button repeatedly until the display
shows the number of the compass zone corre‐
sponding to the current location.
Right-hand/left-hand steering
The digital compass is set for right-hand or left-
hand steering at the factory.
The compass is operational again after approx.
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
following situations:
Setting the language
Press the adjustment button for 12‑13 seconds.
Briefly press the adjustment button again to
switch between English "E" and German "O".
▷
▷
An incorrect compass direction is shown.
The cardinal direction displayed does not
change even if the direction of travel
changes.
The setting is automatically saved after approx.
10 seconds.
▷
Not all compass directions are shown.
Procedure
1. Make sure that there are no large metal ob‐
jects or overhead power lines in the vicinity
of the vehicle and that there is enough space
to drive in a circle.
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Lighter
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
Opening
Front
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
To open the cover, slide it forward.
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its head; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.
Rear
BMW X6
Switch off the ignition and take the remote con‐
trol with you when leaving the vehicle so that
children cannot use the lighter and burn them‐
selves.◀
Connecting electrical devices
Note
Do not connect the charger to the socket
Slide the cover back.
Do not connect the battery charger to the
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as
this could damage the vehicle.◀
Emptying
Take out the insert.
Sockets
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is running
or when the ignition is switched on. The total
load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watt at
12 volt.
Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to
insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
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Front center console
In cargo area
Slide the cover forward.
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
To access the socket: remove the cap or pull out
the cigarette lighter.
BMW X6: in the rear console
Rear center console
Slide the cover back.
To access the socket: pull off the cover.
The arrangement of the sockets may vary with
the equipment.
Cargo area
To access the sockets: remove the caps.
BMW X5: luggage compartment roller
cover
In storage compartment under center
armrest
Pull out the luggage compartment roller cover
and hook it into the brackets.
To access the socket: remove the cover.
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Do not deposit heavy objects
3. Push the case forward at the ends until it
engages in the two side brackets.
Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on
the luggage compartment roller cover. Other‐
wise, they may present a danger to occupants,
forꢂinstance during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
4. Check whether the case is properly locked
in place by pulling it with a sudden move‐
ment.
BMW X6: cargo cover
Do not let the luggage area retractable
cover snap back
Do not let the luggage compartment retractable
cover snap back as this could damage the
cover.◀
Removing
1. Unlock the case with the button, arrow 1.
Deploy cargo cover by pulling back.
Do not deposit heavy objects
Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on
the cargo cover. Otherwise, they may present a
danger to occupants, forꢂinstance during braking
and evasive maneuvers.◀
Removing
2. Swing the case somewhat to the left, ar‐
row 2, and remove it.
Installing
When installing, proceed in the opposite order
of removal.
1. Grasp retracted cargo cover underneath the
upper fold on both sides.
2. Pull the cover back out of the side brackets.
3. Depending on your vehicle's equipment
package, you can store the cover under the
floor panel in the cargo area.
1. Lay the case on the left-hand side and push
it forward, arrow 1.
2. Swing the case toward the inside, see ar‐
row 2.
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Locking the backrest
Before letting passengers ride in the rear,
engage the seat backrests, locking them in
place. Otherwise, there is the danger of an ac‐
cident due to unexpected seat movement.◀
Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
When folding back the backrest, be sure
that it locks in place securely. The red warning
field in the control display disappears. If it is not
properly engaged, transported cargo could en‐
ter the passenger compartment during braking
or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle
occupants.◀
Installing
When installing, proceed in the opposite order
of removal.
1. Set the cargo cover into place on the left and
right sides.
Observe the instructions concerning the
safety belt
2. Lift the back of the cover slightly and slide
forward until it snaps into the two side brack‐
ets.
Observe the instructions concerning the safety
belt, refer to page 53. Otherwise, personal pro‐
tection may be compromised.◀
Enlarging the cargo area
The rear seat backrest is divided. You can fold
down both sides separately in order to expand
the cargo area.
BMW X6: before folding the rear seat
backrest forward
Before folding the rear seat backrest forward or
using the ski bag, remove beverage containers
from the cupholder and close the cupholder.◀
Reach into the recess and pull toward the front.
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Vehicle equipment
Glove compartment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Opening
Notes
Press the button. The covers open upward and
downward and the lighting in the glove com‐
partment switches on.
No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐
partment without securing them; otherwise,
they may present a danger to occupants for in‐
stance during braking and avoidance maneu‐
vers.◀
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents.◀
No non-slip mats on the dashboard
Do not use non-slip materials, such as
non-slip mats, on the dashboard, or it could be
damaged by the substances in the materials.◀
Closing
Push the lower cover closed.
USB interface for data transfer
Port for importing and exporting data, such as
music collections, refer to page 201, on USB
devices.
Observe the following when connecting:
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Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.
Rear center armrest
Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.
BMW X6 and BMW X5 with 3rd row
seats
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Do not connect a USB hard drive.
Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Center armrest front
Storage compartment
A storage compartment is located under the
armrest between the front seats and, depending
on the vehicle's equipment, also a cover for the
mobile phone cradle or the snap-in adapter.
Pull on the loop and fold down the center arm‐
rest.
Details on this mobile phone cradle, refer to
page 240.
BMW X5 without 3rd row seats
Opening
Unlock the center armrest with the button in the
lower section of the opening and fold down.
Push cover down slightly and press the button.
The cover folds upward.
Storage compartments
Compartments are located in the doors, in the
center console in the front and rear as well as in
the rear console in the BMW X6.
Connection for an external audio
device
You can connect an external audio device such
as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over
the car's loudspeaker system:
Storage nets are located on the backrests of the
front seats.
Items in the storage nets
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AUX-IN port, refer to page 206.
Do not stow hard or sharp-edged objects
in the storage nets; otherwise there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in the event of an acci‐
dent.◀
USB audio interface, refer to page 207.
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Clothes hooks
BMW X5
The clothes hooks are located at the grab han‐
dles in the rear.
BMW X6
Slide the cover back.
Rear
BMW X5
To fold out, press against upper edge.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's
vision.◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks;
otherwise, they may present a danger to pas‐
sengers during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Unlock the center armrest with the button in the
lower section of the opening and fold down.
Cupholders
Notes
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the
increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Press the button; the cover folds forward.
With 3rd row seats:
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable contain‐
ers into the cupholders. This may result in dam‐
age.◀
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Storage well under the cargo floor cover.
Retaining straps on the left and right side
trim for fastening small objects.
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Lashing rail with lashing eyes. You can se‐
cure heavy-duty cargo straps on the lashing
eyes. They can be removed at the notches
in the rails. To move the lashing eyes, press
the button.
Read and comply with the information enclosed
with the heavy-duty cargo straps.
Fold down the center armrest. Press the button;
the cupholders are opened.
Floor panel flap
The cupholders of the 3rd row seats are located
in the center console between the seats.
BMW X6
To access the onboard vehicle tool kit etc.
To open, swing up the flap by the handle, refer
to arrow.
Slide the cover forward.
The cargo floor cover is lockable.
Folding down the rear seat backrest and
using the ski bag
Adaptive fixing system
The adaptive fixing system is used to divide up
the cargo area. It consists of two brackets with
a telescopic rail and retaining straps. These are
guided into the two rails on the cargo area floor.
Remove the beverage container before folding
the rear seat backrest forward or using the ski
bag; otherwise it may cause damage.◀
Securing cargo
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol‐
lowing storage compartments can be found in
the cargo area:
Before using the adaptive fixing system,
fold up and lock the rear seat backrest; other‐
wise, the cargo could be thrown into the vehicle
interior in an accident.◀
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Storage compartments behind the remova‐
ble side panels on the right and left in the
cargo area and under the cargo floor cover,
storage compartment on the right in the
cargo area.
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Positioning cargo between telescopic rail and
retaining strap:
1. Lay the cargo on the telescopic rail. Press
the button, arrow 1, and route the retaining
strap around the cargo, arrow 2.
2. Hook the retaining strap into the mount 3 on
the telescopic rail.
3. Press the button of the bracket, arrow 1. The
retaining strap is tensioned.
1
2
3
Brackets
It is also possible to hook the two retaining
straps onto each other.
Telescopic rail
Notch in the cargo area rail
When the adaptive fixing system is no longer
needed, unhook the retaining strap and guide it
back into the bracket holding the hook to pre‐
vent damage and injury.
Mounting brackets
The two brackets are connected with a tele‐
scopic rail.
Then slide the fastening system toward the front
in order to permit the best possible use of the
cargo area.
1. Insert the brackets at the respective notch
in the rail on the cargo area floor.
2. Press down the brackets to push them into
the desired position.
Removing brackets
Press down the brackets, slide them up to the
notches of the rails and remove them.
3. Check the firm seating of the brackets. They
must be clearly heard to engage.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
adaptive fixing system can be stored under the
cargo floor panel in the cargo area.
No cargo on brackets
Do not lay cargo on the brackets, as oth‐
erwise they could be unlocked.◀
Ski bag
Dividing up cargo area
The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport
of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snow‐
boards.
Skis with a length of up to 6 ft/2.10 m can be
stowed using the ski bag. When stowing skis
with a length of 6 ft/2.10 m, the capacity of the
ski bag is reduced as the bag narrows.
Folding in display screen
Before loading the ski bag, fold in the dis‐
play screen of the DVD systems in the rear; oth‐
erwise, the display screen could be damaged.◀
The cargo can be positioned as follows:
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Between the rear seat backrest and the tele‐
scopic rail
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Between the telescopic rail and the retaining
strap
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Securing cargo
1. Folddownthecenterarmrest, pressthebut‐
ton and open the cover.
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con‐
tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten‐
sioning buckle for this purpose.
2. Press the button again; the cover in the
cargo area opens. If you press the button
firmly the first time, this cover also opens.
Securing the ski bag
Secure the ski bag in this way. Failure to
do so may cause it to endanger occupants dur‐
ing braking or evasive maneuvers.◀
3. Extend the ski bag between the front seats
and fill it.
4. Attach the retaining strap:
To store the ski bag, perform the above steps in
reverse order.
BMW X5: insert the latch plate of the ski bag re‐
taining strap into the center safety belt buckle
that is marked CENTER.
Removing ski bag
The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g., for
faster drying or to allow it to be put to other uses.
BMW X6: attach the hook of the ski bag retaining
strap to the eyelet on the backrest.
1. Pull the handle forward, arrow 1.
2. Take out the ski bag upward, arrow 2.
3. Close the cover in the cargo area.
Moreinformationonthevariousinsertsavailable
can be obtained from the service center.
Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp
edges to prevent damage.
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