2019 BMW X5 Owners Manual

With
the
2-axle
air
suspension,
refer
to
page
262,
the
vehicle
level
is
set
for
the
corresponding xOffroad
driving
mode.
xOffroad
driving
modes
and
levelsxOffroad
driving
modeLevelxGRAVELHigh
level
1xSANDHigh
level
1xROCKSHigh
level
2xSNOWNormal
level
General
information The
system
optimizes
the
driving
behavior
andthe
traction
on
unpaved
surfaces
within
the
physical
limits.
This
is
operated
with
the
button
and
rocker
switch
in
the
center
console.
Observe
the
information
in
the
chapter
Driving
tips,
driving
on
bad
roads,
refer
to
page
312.
Overview Button
and
rocker
switch
in
the
center
console
1Switch
the
xOffroad
driving
mode
on/off.2Set
the
xOffroad
driving
mode.
Switching
on
Press
button
1
or
rocker
switch
2
forward
or
pull
back.
The
xOffroad
driving
mode
xGRAVEL
is
switched
on.
The
LED
on
the
button
lights
up. The
driving
mode
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
effective
speed
range
is
displayed
in
the
speedometer
with
a
line
below
the
scale.
Setting
the
xOffroad
driving
mode
Push
the
rocker
switch
forward
or
pull
it
back
rej peatedly
until
the
desired
xOffroad
driving
modeis
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
xOffroad
driving
modes
in
detail
All
driving
modes When
the
xOffroad
driving
modes
are
switchedon,
the
following
vehicle
settings
will
be
applied:
'xAuto
Start/Stop
function
is
switched
off.'xTransmission
and
accelerator
pedal:
the
shiftj
ing
behavior
and
response
to
the
accelerator pedal
are
adjusted.'xThe
all-wheel-drive
system
is
set
to
the
best
possible
traction.'xDisplay
on
the
Control
Display:
the
power
disj
tribution
on
the
wheels
can
also
be
displayed
in
the
xOffroad
display.
With
the
proper
equipment,
additional
terrain-
specific
camera
perspectives
can
be
sej
lected.
xGRAVEL
This
driving
mode
is
active
every
time
the
xOffjroad
modes
are
switched
on.
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Setting
for:
Optimized
vehicle
setting
for
easy
terrain.
When
switching
on,
the
following
additional
vehij
cle
settings
are
carried
out,
for
example:'xAnti-lock
system:
the
response
behavior
is
adjusted.'xDSC:
the
response
behavior
is
adjusted.'x2maxle
air
suspension:
high
level
1
is
set.
xSAND
Setting
for:
Optimized
vehicle
setting
for
heavy
terrain
with
loose
surface.
For
maximum
traction,
deactivate
DSC.
When
switching
on,
the
following
additional
vehij cle
settings
are
carried
out,
for
example:
'xAnti-lock
system:
the
response
behavior
is
adjusted.'xDSC:
the
response
behavior
is
adjusted.'x2maxle
air
suspension:
high
level
1
is
set.
xROCKS
Setting
for:
Optimized
vehicle
setting
for
heavy
terrain
with
strong
irregularities.
For
maximum traction,
deactivate
DSC.
When
switching
on,
the
following
additional
vehij
cle
settings
are
carried
out,
for
example:
'xAnti-lock
system:
the
response
behavior
is
adjusted.'xDSC:
the
response
behavior
is
adjusted.'x2maxle
air
suspension:
high
level
2
is
set.
xSNOW
Setting
for:
Optimized
vehicle
setting
for
assured
handling
on
slippery
road.
When
switching
on,
the
following
additional
vehij
cle
settings
are
carried
out,
for
example:
'x2maxle
air
suspension:
normal
level
is
set.'xSteptronic
transmission:
the
shift
behavior
is
set
to
gentle
gear
changes.
The
vehicle drives
off
in
second
gear.'xAccelerator
pedal:
the
characteristic
of
the
accelerator
pedal
is
optimized
for
gentle
drivj ing
behavior.
Manual
switching
off
Press
button
1.
The
LED
on
the
button
goes
out.
The
last
driving
mode
that
was
set
through
the Driving
Dynamics
Control
will
be
activated.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Display
xView
display
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Driving
information3.xOFFROAD
The
following
information
is
displayed:
'xWith
a
navigation
system:
compass
display for
the
driving
direction.'xWith
navigation
system:
height
indication
for
the
current
position.'xWith
navigation
system:
destination
flag
in compass
direction
to
the
destination.'xPitch
attitude
with
degree
indication
and
perj
centage.'xTransverse
gradient
with
degree
indication.'xGraphic
display
for
the
steering
angle.'xLevel
setting
for
the
2maxle
air
suspension.
With
the
xOffroad
package,
the
following
addij
tional
information
can
be
displayed:
'xWith
Surround
View:
depending
on
the
speed,
terrain-specific
camera
perspectives.'xxOffroad
mode
currently
active.'xDistribution
of
drive
torque
to
the
wheels.
System
limits
The
xOffroad
properties
may
be
reduced
athigher
speeds
where
required.
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Adaptive
chassis
Concept
This
system
reduces
undesirable
vehicle
motion
when
using
a
dynamic
driving
style
or
traveling
on
uneven
road
surfaces.
General
information This
enhances
the
driving
dynamics
and
driving
comfort
depending
on
the
road
surface
condition
and
driving
style.
Tuning The
system
offers
several
different
damping
setj
tings.
The
damping
settings
are
assigned
to
the
differj ent
driving
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Conj
trol,
refer
to
page
148.
Driving
modeDamper
tuningCOMFORT
ECO
PROBalanced
outSPORT
SPORT
PLUSFirm
Active
roll
stabilization
Concept
The
system
reduces
the
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle that
occurs
during
rapid
driving
in
curves
or
durjing
quick
evasive
maneuvers.
General
information The
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
balanced
out
by
permanent
adjustment
on
the
front
and
rear
axles.
The
vehicle
is
thus
always
stabilized.
Agility
and
driving
comfort
are
increased
under
all driving
conditions.
Tuning
The
system
offers
several
different
tunings. The
tunings
are
assigned
to
the
different
driving
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control,
refer
to
page
148.Driving
modeTuningCOMFORT
ECO
PROComfortableSPORT
SPORT
PLUSFirm
Adaptive
M
chassis
Concept
The
Adaptive
M
chassis
is
a
controllable
sport chassis/suspension.
This
system
reduces
undejsirable
vehicle
motion
when
using
a
dynamic
driving
style
or
traveling
on
uneven
road
surfaj ces.
This
enhances
the
driving
dynamics
and
driving
comfort
depending
on
the
road
surface
condition
and
driving
style.
General
information The
system
offers
several
different
damping
setj
tings.
The
damping
settings
are
assigned
to
the
differj ent
driving
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Conj
trol,
refer
to
page
148.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
rear axle
lock
differential
will
be
adjusted
for
the
rej
spective
traction
conditions
as
needed.
Driving
modeDamper
tuningSPORTFirmSPORT
PLUSSporty
and
tightCOMFORT/ECO
PROBalanced
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Adaptive
M
ChassisProfessional
Concept
The
Adaptive
M
Suspension
Professional
is
an
actively
controlled
sport
chassis/suspension.
The system
increases
driving
comfort
and
minimizes
the
lateral
tilt
when
driving
around
curves.
The
Adaptive
M
Suspension
Professional
enjcompasses
the
following
systems:
'xSport
suspension.'xAdaptive
chassis.'xActive
roll
stabilization.'xIntegral
Active
Steering.
General
information
For
active
control,
this
system
uses
the
available
information,
for
instance
from
the
navigation
sysj
tem
or
the
driving
style
analysis.
This
information
influences
the
control
of
the
folj
lowing
systems,
especially
in
ADAPTIVE
driving
mode,
refer
to
page
150:
'xAdaptive
chassis,
refer
to
page
267.'xActive
roll
stabilization,
refer
to
page
267.'xIntegral
Active
Steering,
refer
to
page
218
This
further
increases
the
agility
and
comfort
of
the
vehicle.
The
function
may
be
restricted
if
the
navigation
data
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available,
for
exj
ample.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
rear
axle
lock
differential
will
be
adjusted
for
the
traction
condij
tions
as
needed.
Performance
Control
Performance
Control
enhances
the
agility
of
the
vehicle.
To
increase
maneuverability,
wheels
are
braked individually
when
a
sporty
driving
style
is
used.
The
resulting
braking
power
is
simultaneously
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Climate
controlVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Interior
air
quality
The
air
quality
in
the
vehicle
is
improved
by
the
following
components:
'xEmission
tested
car's
interior.'xMicrofilter.'xAir
conditioning
system
to
control
the
temj
perature,
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
Depending
on
the
equipment
specification:
'xMicrofilter/activated-charcoal
filter.'xIonization.'xFragrancing.'xAutomatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC.'xParked-car
ventilation.Automatic
climate
control
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
control
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature,
refer
to
page
270.Climate
control
operation,
refer
to
page
271.Maximum
cooling,
refer
to
page
271.AUTO
program,
refer
to
page
271.Recirculated-air
mode,
refer
to
page
272.Air
flow,
manual,
refer
to
page
273.Air
distribution,
manual,
refer
to
page
273.Defrost
and
defog
the
windj
shield,
refer
to
page
274.Rear
window
defroster,
refer
to
page
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ButtonFunctionActive
seat
ventilation,
refer
to
page
126.Seat
and
armrest
heating,
refer
to
page
125.Open
the
Climate
menu,
refer
to
page
270.
For
the
following
settings,
for
inj
stance:
upper
body
temperature
adjustment,
parked-car
ventilaj
tion.
Opening
the
Climate
menu
Push
the
button
up.
The
Climate
menu
is
displayed.
For
example,
the
following
climate
control
funcj
tions
can
be
accessed
via
the
Climate
menu:
'xFragrance.'xHeating/ventilation.'xAir
quality.'xSeats/surfaces.'xParked-car
ventilation/heating
Individual
settings
can
be
entered
for
some
of the
climate
functions,
e.g.,
switching
on/off,
inj
tensity.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on Press
any
button
except
for
the
following:
'xMenu.'xRear
window
defroster.'xLower
air
flow
button
side.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.
Switching
off
'xComplete
system:Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
driver's
side
bottom
until
the
control
panel
switches
off.'xOn
the
front
passenger
side:
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
front
passenger
side
bottom.
Temperature
Concept
The
automatic
climate
control
achieves
the
set temperature
as
quickly
as
possible,
if
needed,
by
using
the
maximum
cooling
or
heating
capacity,
and
then
keeps
it
constant.
Settings Press
the
upper
or
lower
button
side
to
set
the
desired
temperature.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Temperature:7.Set
the
desired
temperature.
Do
not
rapidly
switch
between
different
temperaj ture
settings.
Otherwise,
the
automatic
climate
control
will
not
have
sufficient
time
to
adjust
the
set
temperature.
Temperature
of
the
ventilation General
information
The
temperature
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
body
area
can
be
adjusted.
The
temperature
is
individually
adjusted,
e.g.
colder
toward
blue,
warmer
toward
red.
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The
air
flow
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
bodyrange
heats
or
cools
noticeably,
depending
on
the
adjusted
temperature.
This
does
not
change
the
set
interior
temperaj
ture
for
the
driver
and
front
passenger.
Settings
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Temperature
adjustment7.Set
the
desired
temperature:'xToward
blue:
colder.'xToward
red:
warmer.
Air
conditioning
Concept
The
air
in
the
car's
interior
will
be
cooled
and
dej
humidified
and,
depending
on
the
temperature setting,
warmed
again.
The
car's
interior
can
only
be
cooled
with
the drive-ready
state
switched
on.
Switching
on/off Push
the
button
down.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.A/C
Air
conditioning
is
switched
on
with
the
engine
running.
Depending
on
the
weather,
the
windshield
and
side
windows
may
fog
up
briefly
when
drive- ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
air
conditioning
is
switched
on
automatically
with
the
AUTO
program.
When
using
the
automatic
climate
control,
conj densation
water
develops
and
collects
underjneath
the
vehicle.
Maximum
cooling
Concept
The
system
is
set
to
the
lowest
temperature,
opj timum
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode
with
the
drive-ready
state
switched
on.
General
information
The
function
is
available
with
external
temperaj
tures
above
approx.
32


Switching
on/offPress
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
with
the
AUTO
program
switched
on.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Automatic
Depending
on
the
selected
temperature,
the
inj tensity
of
the
AUTO
program,
and
outside
influjences,
the
air
is
directed
to
the
windshield,
side
windows,
upper
body,
and
into
the
floor
area.
The
air
conditioning,
refer
to
page
271,
is
switched
on
automatically
with
the
AUTO
proj gram.
At
the
same
time,
a
condensation
sensor
conj
trols
the
program
so
as
to
prevent
window
conj
densation
as
much
as
possible.
The
AUTO
program
is
switched
off
automatij
cally,
when
manual
air
distribution
is
set.
Intensity
With
the
AUTO
program
switched
on,
the
intenj sity
can
be
set.
This
changes
the
automatic
conj trol
for
the
air
flow
and
air
distribution.
Press
the
lower
or
upper
side
of
the
button:
decrease
or
increase
intensity.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Level7.Set
the
desired
intensity.The
air
flow
and
air
distribution
are
controlled
auj tomatically
depending
on
the
selected
intensity.
The
selected
intensity
is
shown
on
the
climate control
display.
Automatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC
Concept
The
automatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC
recj
ognizes
odors
or
pollutants
in
the
outside
air. The
outside
air
supply
is
shut
off
and
the
interiorair
is
recirculated.
General
information
If
the
system
is
activated,
a
sensor
detects
polluj tants
in
the
outside
air
and
controls
the
shut-off
automatically.
If
the
system
is
deactivated,
outside
air
continuj
ously
flows
into
the
car's
interior.
With
constant
recirculated-air
mode,
the
air
qualj
ity
in
the
car's
interior
deteriorates
and
the
fogj
ging
of
the
windows
increases.
Switching
on/off Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Air
quality5.Automatic
If
there
is
window
condensation,
switch
off
recirj
culated-air
mode
or
defog
the
windows,
refer
to page
274.
Recirculated-air
mode
Concept
You
may
react
to
unpleasant
odors
or
pollutants in
the
immediate
environment
by
temporarily
suspending
the
supply
of
outside
air.
The
system
then
recirculates
the
air
flow
within
the
vehicle.
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