2020 BMW X5M Owners Manual

Front
center
bumper.
Front
side
bumper.
Rear
bumper.
Always
keep
the
bumper
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Camera
The
camera
is
installed
near
the
interior
mirror.
Keep
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror clean
and
clear.
Functional
requirements
'xSpeed
below
130
mph/210
km/h.'xSufficient
lane
width.'xAbove
approx.
43
mph,
70
km/h:
lane
mark#j
ing
on
both
sides
is
detected.'xBelow
approx.
43
mph,
70
km/h:
lane
marking
on
both
sides
or
a
vehicle
driving
ahead
is
de#j tected.'xHands
on
the
steering
wheel
rim.'xWide
curves.'xDrive
in
the
center
of
the
lane.'xTurn
signal
switched
off.'xThe
sensor
system
calibration
process
is
complete.'xCruise
control
with
distance
control
active.'xSafety
belt
on
the
driver's
side
fastened.'xApproach
control
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Switching
on/off
Assisted
Driving
Mode General
information This
button
is
used
to
switch
the
config#j
ured
function
on
and
off.
The
button
can
be
used
to
set
the
pri#j
marily
used
function.
Set
function When
the
system
is
active,
press
thebutton
repeatedly
until
the
desired
func#j
tion
is
selected
in
the
function
bar.
The
function bar
for
Assisted
Driving
mode
is
displayed
at
thebottom
of
the
instrument
cluster.SymbolFunctionCruise
control
with
distance
control.Depending
on
the
equipment
ver#j
sion,
cruise
control
with
distance
control
and
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant.
The
selected
function
is
shown
in
green.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.2.

Adjust
the
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant
if
necessary.
Steering
wheel
symbol
lights
up
gray.
The
system
is
on
standby
and
does
not
manipulate
steering.
System
activates
automatically
as
soon
as
all
function
conditions
are
fulfilled.
Steering
wheel
symbol
lights
up
green.
The
system
is
active.
With
the
system
switched
on,
the
person
warn#j
ing
with
City
braking
function
and
the
side
colli#j
sion
mitigation
are
active.
Switching
off Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
indicator
goes
out.
The
system
does
not
perform
supportive
steer#j
ing
wheel
movements.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
automatically
interrupted
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:'xAt
a
speed
above
130
mph/210
km/h.'xWhen
the
steering
wheel
is
released.'xWhen
the
driver
applies
the
brakes.'xWhen
you
manipulate
steering.'xWhen
leaving
own
lane.'xWhen
the
turn
signal
is
switched
on.'xWhen
the
lane
is
too
narrow.'xIf
for
a
particular
time
no
lane
marking
is
de#j
tected
and
there
is
no
vehicle
driving
in
front.'xWhen
Active
Cruise
Control
ACC
is
inter#j rupted.'xIf
the
safety
belt
on
the
driver's
side
is
unfas#jtened.
Steering
wheel
symbol
lights
up
gray.
The
system
is
on
standby
and
does
not
manipulate
steering.
System
activates
automatically
as
soon
as
all
function
conditions
are
fulfilled.
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Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionGray
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
system
is
on
standby.Green
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
system
is
activated.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds,
if
applica#j
ble:
System
interruption
is
imminent.Green
steering
wheel
symbol
and
lane
marking
symbol:
The
system
supports
the
driver
in
keeping
the
vehicle
within
the
lane.Green
steering
wheel
symbol,
gray
lane
marking
symbol:
No
lane
marking
detected,
the
vehicle
follows
the
vehicle
ahead.
The
limits
of
steering
support
when
cornering
may
have
been
reached.SymbolDescriptionYellow
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
is
still
active.Red
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
wheel.
System
interrup#j
tion
is
imminent.
It
is
possible
that
the
system
will
not
execute
any
supporting
steering
movements.
With
Active
Cruise
Control,
the
system
may
reduce
the
speed.
Alternative
displays
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
dis#j
plays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
vary
and
are
displayed
as
follows:
SymbolDescriptionGray
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
system
is
on
standby.Green
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
system
is
activated.
The
system
supports
the
driver
in
keeping
the
vehicle
within
the
lane.Yellow
flashing
steering
wheel
symbol:
Lane
marking
driven
over.
The
steering
wheel
vibrates
where
applicable.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds,
if
applica#j
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SymbolDescriptionSteering
wheel
symbol
flashes
red,
signal
sounds:
System
is
switching
off.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
is
still
active.Red
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
wheel.
System
interrup#j
tion
is
imminent.
The
system
reduces
the
speed
to
a
standstill
if
applicable.
It
is
possible
that
the
system
will
not
execute
any
supporting
steering
movements.
Displays
on
the
steering
wheel
The
two
LED
lights
above
the
buttons
illuminate analogously
to
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster:
'xYellow:
system
interruption
is
imminent.'xRed:
system
will
be
deactivated.
The
steering
wheel
displays
can
be
switched
on/off
if
required.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Steering
wheel
feedback"5."Light
elements"
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
All
system
information
can
also
be
displayed
inthe
Head-up
Display.
If
equipped
with
Automatic
Lane
Change
Assistant
Concept
The
system
additionally
supports
the
driver
when changing
lanes
on
multilane
roads.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
functional
requirements
of
the
steeringand
traffic
jam
assistant
are
fulfilled.
Functional
requirements,
refer
to
page
241.'xDriving
on
a
road
without
pedestrians
or
cy#j
clists
and
with
physical
barriers
to
oncoming traffic,
such
as
crash
barriers.'xLane
markings
have
been
detected.'xMaximum
speed
approx.
110
mph,
180
km/h.'xThe
minimum
speed
is
country-specific.
Switching
the
function
on/off
The
lane
change
assistant
can
be
switched
on/ off.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4.If
necessary,
"Driving"5."Steering
Assistance"6."Automatic
Lane
Change"
Changing
lanes
1.Ensure
that
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2.Press
the
turn
indicator
lever
in
the
requireddirection
to
the
pressure
point
for
signaling
briefly.
Steering
support
in
the
required
direction
can be
detected
a
short
time
later.
After
the
lane
change,
the
system
helps
keep
the vehicle
in
the
new
lane.
Canceling
a
lane
change
The
lane
change
can
be
canceled
by
steering into
the
opposite
direction.
Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionGreen
steering
wheel
symbol.
Green
arrow
symbol
for
lane-
changing.
The
system
carries
out
a
lane
change.Green
steering
wheel
symbol.
Gray
line
for
lane
marking
on
the
appropriate
side.
The
system
detected
the
lane
change
request.
Lane
change
not
currently
possible.Depending
on
country
specifica#j
tions:
Green
steering
wheel
symbol.
Gray
arrow
symbol
for
lane-
changing.
Lane
change
not
possible;
func#j
tional
requirements
not
met.
Alternative
displays
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
dis#j
plays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
vary
and
are
displayed
as
follows:
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SymbolDescriptionGreen
steering
wheel
symbol.
Gray
line
for
lane
marking
on
the
appropriate
side.
Green
arrow
symbol
for
lane-
changing.
The
system
carries
out
a
lane
change.Green
steering
wheel
symbol.
Gray
line
for
lane
marking
on
the
appropriate
side.
No
arrow
symbol
for
lane-
changing
on
the
display.
The
system
detected
the
lane
change
request.
Lane
change
not
currently
possible.Depending
on
country
specifica#j
tions:
Green
steering
wheel
symbol.
Gray
line
for
lane
marking
on
the
appropriate
side.
Gray
arrow
symbol
for
lane-
changing.
Lane
change
not
possible;
func#j
tional
requirements
not
met.
Extended
Traffic
Jam
Assistant
Concept
Extended
Traffic
Jam
Assistant
supports
the driver
with
vehicle
control
in
traffic
jam
situations.
Steering
support
takes
place
without
the
driveractively
steering.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#j fic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
the
traffic
situation
closely,
be
ready
to
take
over
steering
and
braking
at
any
time,
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
State
laws
differ
and
the
use
of
this
function
may
violate
the
law.
Before
use,
check
your
state
and
local
laws.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
functional
requirements
of
the
steering and
traffic
jam
assistant
are
fulfilled.
Functional
requirements,
refer
to
page
241.'xThe
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant
is
ac#j
tive.'xThe
function
is
only
available
on
certain
street
types,
e.g.
freeways.'xDriving
on
a
road
without
pedestrians
or
cy#j
clists.'xSufficient
lane
width.'xLane
markings
and
a
vehicle
driving
ahead are
detected.'xSpeed
less
than
approx.
40
mph/60
km/h.'xThe
Driver
Attention
Camera
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
detects
that
the
driver
is
paying
attention
to
the
traffic.'xWhen
traveling
to
countries
outside
of
the country
of
origin
of
the
vehicle,
Extended
Traffic
Jam
Assistant
must
be
available
in
the
respective
country.
Switching
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As
soon
as
all
functional
requirements
are
met,
Extended
Traffic
Jam
Assistant will
be
displayed
as
an
additional
symbol
in
the
function
bar.
The
toolbar
is
displayed
at
the
bottom
of
the
instrument
cluster.
Select
Extended
Traffic
Jam
Assistant
with
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
symbol
for
Extended
Traffic
Jam
Assistant
is
shown
in
green.
Two
green
LED
lights
are
illuminated
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
is
shown
in
green.
The
system
begins
to
assist
the
driver
with
vehi#j
cle
control.
Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionIndicator
light
green:
system
is
active.Indicator
light
white:
system
is
ready.Gray
indicator
light:
the
system
has
been
interrupted.
Alternative
displays
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
dis#j
plays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
vary
and
are
displayed
as
follows:
Indicator
lightDescriptionIndicator
light
green:
system
is
active.Displays
on
the
steering
wheel
The
two
LED
lights
above
the
buttons
illuminate analogously
to
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster:
'xGreen:
the
system
is
active.'xYellow:
system
will
be
interrupted.'xRed:
system
will
be
deactivated.
System
limits
General
information The
system
cannot
be
activated
or
meaningfully
used
in
certain
situations.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain
conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condi#j tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
re#jspond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
riskof
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Own#j er#ss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sys#j
tem#ss
operation
and
limitations.
Hands
on
the
steering
wheel
The
sensors
cannot
detect
hand-steering
wheel
contact
in
the
following
situations:
'xDriving
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Narrow
lanes
When
driving
within
narrow
lanes,
the
system cannot
be
activated
or
effectively
used,
for
in#j
stance
in
the
following
situations:'xIn
construction
areas.'xIn
rescue
lanes.'xWithin
city
limits.
Weather
The
following
restrictions
can
occur
under
unfav#j orable
weather
or
light
conditions:
'xPoorer
recognition
of
vehicles
and
lane
mark#jings.'xShort-term
interruptions
for
vehicles
that
are
already
recognized.
Examples
of
unfavorable
weather
or
light
condi#j tions:
'xWet
conditions.'xSnowfall.'xSlush.'xFog.'xGlare.
Drive
attentively,
and
react
to
the
current
trafficsituation.
If
necessary,
intervene
actively,
for
in#j
stance
by
braking,
steering
or
evading.
Driver
Attention
CameraAlways
monitor
the
traffic
conditions.
The
Driver
Attention
Camera
detects
whether
or
not
the
driver
is
paying
attention
to
the
traffic conditions.
The
Driver
Attention
Camera
may
not
be
fully functional
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
Driver
Attention
Camera
is
covered
by
the
steering
wheel
rim.'xWhen
the
driver
is
wearing
infrared
imperme#j able
sunglasses.PDC
Park
Distance
Control
Concept
PDC
is
a
support
when
parking.
Objects
that
you
are
approaching
slowly
in
front
of
or
behind
the
vehicle
are
indicated
by
signal
tones
and
a
dis#j play
on
the
Control
Display.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version:
obstacles at
the
side
of
the
vehicle
that
are
detected
by
the
side
ultrasonic
sensors
may
also
be
reported
by
the
side
parking
aid.
General
informationThe
ultrasound
sensors
for
distance
measure#j
ments
are
located
in
the
bumpers
and
possibly on
the
sides
of
the
vehicle.
The
range,
depending
on
obstacles
and
environ#j
mental
conditions,
is
approx.
6
ft/2
m.
An
acoustic
warning
sounds
in
case
of
an
im#j
pending
collision
at
a
distance
to
the
object
of approx.
27
in/70
cm.
For
objects
behind
the
vehicle,
the
acoustic
warning
is
already
issued
at
a
distance
to
the
ob#j ject
of
approx.
5
ft/1.50
m.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
thesystem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#jfic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
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