2015 BMW X5M blind spot

If several drivers use their own remote control,
the vehicle will adjust the personal settings
during unlocking. These settings are also re‐
stored, if the vehicle has been used in the
meantime by a person with a different remote
control.
Changes to the settings are automatically
saved in the personal profile.
Three personal profiles and a guest profile can
be created.
Adjusting
The settings for the following systems and
functions are saved in the active profile. The
scope of storable settings is country- and
equipment-dependable.▷Unlocking and locking.▷Lights.▷Climate control.▷Radio.▷Instrument cluster.▷Programmable memory buttons.▷Volumes, tone.▷Control Display.▷Navigation.▷Park Distance Control PDC.▷Rearview camera▷Side View.▷Head-up Display.▷M Drive: configurations.▷Intelligent Safety.▷Active Blind Spot Detection.▷Night vision.
Profile management
Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐
ferent profile may be activated.
About iDrive:1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.▷All settings stored in the called-up profile
are automatically applied.▷The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐
mote control being used at the time.▷If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐
ent remote control, this profile will apply to
both remote controls. It cannot be differen‐
tiated anymore between the settings for
the two remote controls.
Renaming profiles
A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐
file to avoid confusion between the profiles.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Open "Options".4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Open "Options".4."Reset current profile"
Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐
ported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐
other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐
file function.
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the Mobility System. If the tire inflation
pressure in all tires is correct, the Flat Tire
Monitor may not have been initialized. In
this case, initialize the system.3.Repair flat tire with the Mobility System or
replace the damaged wheel.
System limits
A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
Sudden serious tire damage caused by exter‐
nal circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐
vance.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
▷When the system has not been initialized.▷When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.▷Sporty driving style: spinning traction
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).▷When driving with snow chains.
Intelligent Safety
The concept
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of
the driver assistance system. Depending on
how the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent Safety
consists of one or more systems that can help
prevent a imminent collision.
▷Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐
ing function, refer to page 117.▷Pedestrian warning, refer to page 119.▷Lane departure warning, refer to
page 125.▷Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to
page 127.Information
WARNING
Indicators and warnings do not relieve
from the personal responsibility. Due to sys‐
tem limits, warnings or reactions of the system
may not be output or they may be output too
late or incorrectly. There is risk of an accident.
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Watch traffic closely and actively inter‐
fere in the respective situations.◀
WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g. approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Switching on/off Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after every departure. Some Intelli‐
gent Safety systems activate according to the
last setting.
Press button briefly:
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▷All Intelligent Safety systems are turned
off.▷The LED goes out.
Display in the instrument cluster
▷Lines: system is activated.▷Arrows: at least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be
issued.
Issued warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐
brating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the
lane, a warning is not issued.
End of warning
The warning is canceled in the following situa‐
tions:
▷Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.▷When returning to your own lane.▷When braking hard.▷When using the turn signal.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.▷In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐
ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane
markings such as in construction areas.▷When lane markings are covered in snow,
ice, dirt or water.▷In tight curves or on narrow lanes.▷When the lane markings are covered by
objects.▷When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.▷When driving toward bright lights.▷When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.
Active Blind Spot Detection
The concept
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind and next to the vehicle at
speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
The system indicates whether there are vehi‐
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim‐
med.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐
uations described above.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes
and the steering wheel vibrates.
Information WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐
bility and traffic situation. There is risk of an ac‐
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the respective situations.◀
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Overview
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Radar sensors
BMW X5 M:BMW X6 M:
The radar sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically The Active Blind Spot Detection is automati‐
cally activated after departure, if the function
was switched on the last time the engine was
stopped.
Switching on/off manually Press button briefly:▷The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off ac‐
cording to their respective set‐
tings.▷LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐
tive to their individual settings.
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are
stored for the profile currently used.
Press button again:
▷All Intelligent Safety systems are
activated.▷The LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
▷All Intelligent Safety systems are
turned off.▷The LED goes out.
Display
Lamp in the exterior mirror housing
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Information stage
The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐
ing indicates when there are vehicles in the
blind spot or approaching from behind.
WARNING
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing
flashes brightly.
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
Brief flashing
A brief flashing of the lamp during vehicle un‐
locking serves as system self-test.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:▷When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.▷In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.▷In tight curves or on narrow lanes.▷If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered
with stickers.
A Check Control message is displayed when
the system is not fully functional.
For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
▷NBG009014A.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and▷this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Brake force display
The concept
BMW X5 M:▷During normal brake application, the outer
and inner top brake lamps light up.▷During heavy brake application, the inner
lower brake lamps light up in addition.BMW X6 M:▷During normal brake application, the bot‐
tom brake lights light up.▷During heavy brake application, the top
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 132
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 84
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 158
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 127
Active Protection 130
Active seat ventilation, front 55
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 129
Adaptive Light Control 106
Additives, oil 215
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
After washing vehicle 234
Airbags 109
Airbags, indicator/warning light 110
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 157
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 156
Air distribution, manual 157
Air flow, automatic climate control 157
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 158
Air pressure, tires 200
Alarm system 47
Alarm, unintentional 48
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 All-season tires, see Winter
tires 205
All-wheel-drive 136
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 163
Alternative oil types 215
Ambient light 108
Animal detection, see Night Vision 122
Antifreeze, washer fluid 80
Antilock Brake System, ABS 132
Anti-slip control, see DSC 134
Approved axle load 241
Arrival time 98
Ashtray 164
Ashtray, front 164
Ashtray, rear 165
Assistance when driving off 132
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 116
Attentiveness assistant 130
AUTO H button 74
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 74
AUTO intensity 156
Automatic car wash 233
Automatic climate con‐ trol 155
Automatic Curb Monitor 61
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 111
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 105
Automatic Hold 74
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 157 Automatic Soft Closing,
doors 40
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission 80
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 156
AUTO program, intensity 156
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 97
Average speed 98
Axle loads, weights 241
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 54
Backrest, seats 53
Backrest, width 55
Bad road trips 186
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 229
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 231
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 226
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 225
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 176
Blinds, sun protection 50
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
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Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 185
HUD Head-up Display 101
Hydroplaning 185
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 91
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 91
Identification marks, tires 202
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Ignition off 69
Ignition on 69
Indication of a flat tire 113 , 115
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 87
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 87
Individual air distribution 157
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 133
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 200
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 115
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 97
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 113
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Instrument cluster 86
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 86
Instrument lighting 108
Integrated key 34 Integrated Owner's Manual in
the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 228
Intelligent Safety 116
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 156
Interior equipment 162
Interior lights 108
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 48
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 62
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 94
Interval mode 78
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 224
Jump-starting 229
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 43
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 35
Knee airbag 110
L Label on recommended tires 205
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection 127
Lamp replacement 221
Lamp replacement, front 222
Lamp replacement, rear 223 Lane departure warning 125
Lane margin, warning 125
Language on Control Dis‐ play 100
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 189
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 66
Launch Control 84
Leather, care 234
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 222
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 104
Light alloy wheels, care 235
Light control 106
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 222
Lighting 104
Lights and bulbs 221
Light switch 104
Load 189
Loading 188
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 46
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 68
Low beams 104
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 106
Lower back support 54
Lower tailgate 43
Low Speed Assistant 81
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 190
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Temperature, automatic cli‐mate control 156
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 91
Temperature, engine oil 91
Terminal, starting aid 230
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 90
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 47
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 122
Thigh support 54
Tilt alarm sensor 48
Time of arrival 98
Tire damage 204
Tire identification marks 202
Tire inflation pressure 200
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, see FTM 115
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Tires, changing 204
Tire sealant 206
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 200
Tire tread 204
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 220
Top View 148
Total vehicle weight 241
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 232
Towing 231
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 232
Tow-starting 231
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 112
Transmission 80
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 84
Transporting children safely 64
Tread, tires 204 Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 77
Trip odometer 91
Trip on-board computer 98
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 91
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 146
Turn signals, operation 76
U Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measurement 100
Universal remote control 162
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 46
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 186
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 235
USB interface 167
V V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 182
Vanity mirror 164
Vehicle battery 225
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 226
Vehicle, break-in 184
Vehicle care 234
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 224
Vehicle paint 234
Vehicle storage 236
Vehicle wash 233 Ventilation 158
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 160
Venting, see ventilation 158
Vent, see ventilation 158
Vertical Dynamic Control 137
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 87
Warning displays, see Check Control 87
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 127
Warning messages, see Check Control 87
Warning triangle 229
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 80
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 79
Washer system 77
Washing, vehicle 233
Water on roads 185
Weights 241
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 105
Wheel cleaner 235
Wheels, changing 204
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 200
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Window defroster, rear 158
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 80
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