2011 BMW X5M Owner's Manual

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Procedure
1.Switch on the ignition.
2.Press the button with the brake depressed.
The indicator lamp in t

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R Reverse
Select only with the vehicle stationary.
A lock prevents the transmission from being 
inadvertently shifted into position R. To release 
the lock, press the unlock button1.
P Park

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With the transmission position M/S 
selected, the manual mode remains 
active.<
>Upshifting: pull on one

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66 5Setting interval for intermittent wipe or sen-
sitivity of rain sensor
Switching on wipers
Pull the lever upward, arrow1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when rel

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Do not use washing mechanisms when 
the washer fluid reservoir is empty, other-
wise you will damage the

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68 Press the lever to the resistance point for an 
extended period:
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on 
the accelerator pedal. When you release the 
lever, the system maintains and st

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cruise control will, within limits, adjust your 
vehicles speed automatically so that you can 
flow wit

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70 action or apply the brakes if necessary, espe-
cially when the system is actively following a 
vehicle in front of you. Otherwise, driving condi-
tions can result which lead to a violation