2021 BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

'xBy
pressing
the
accelerator
pedal
beyond
theresistance
point
at
the
full
throttle
position,
kickdown.'xThe
high-voltage
battery
has
an
insufficient charge.'xSelector
lever
position
M/S
is
engaged.'xDuring
manual
gear-shifting
using
the
shiftpaddles.'xAnticipatory
hybrid
drive
with
active
destina#j
tion
guidance,
e.g.,
out
of
town.'xSystem-related
demand
from
the
hybrid
components.
Automatic
switching-off
of
the
combustion
engine
while
driving
Depending
on
the
driving
situation,
the
combus#j
tion
engine
is
switched
off
if
the
conditions
for electric
driving
are
met.
Auto
Start/Stop
function,
coasting
Concept
The
Auto
Start/Stop
function
switches
the
com#j
bustion
engine
off
while
the
vehicle
is
moving,
when
braking,
when
rolling
to
a
halt,
and
while the
vehicle
is
stopped.
The
condition
of
rollingwithout
energy
recovery
with
the
combustion
en#j
gine
switched
off
is
referred
to
as
coasting.
Com#j
fort
functions
such
as
automatic
climate
control
are
supplied
by
the
high-voltage
battery
and
can remain
switched
on.
After
coasting,
the
combustion
engine
or
electric
motor
provides
the
necessary
drive
power
auto#j matically
again,
depending
on
the
hybrid
mode.
Functional
requirements
Coasting
is
possible
under
the
following
condi#j
tions:
'xIn
HYBRID
ECO
PRO
driving
mode
when
the
traffic
situation
allows.'xTransmission
position
D
is
engaged.Energy
recovery:
CHARGE
Concept The
electric
motor
acts
as
a
generator
and
con#jverts
the
kinetic
energy
of
the
vehicle
into
electri#jcal
energy
during
braking
and
coasting.
This
recovered
energy
charges
the
high-voltagebattery.
If
necessary,
this
stored
electrical
energyis
output
to
the
electric
motor.
General
information
Depending
on
the
set
hybrid
mode,
the
high-
voltage
battery
is
charged
at
different
speeds
and
the
vehicle
decelerated
differently
while coasting.
Functional
requirements Conditions
such
as
the
following
must
be
met
to
recover
kinetic
energy:'xThe
vehicle
is
moving.'xSelector
lever
position
D,
M/S
is
set.'xThe
high-voltage
battery
is
not
fully
charged.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Additional
information:
Displays
of
the
hybrid
system,
refer
to
page
158.
Assistance
from
the
electric
motor
Concept
The
combustion
engine
provides
the
main
drive
power.
The
electric
motor
provides
assistance
as needed
with
additional
propulsive
power.
eASSIST
During
normal
vehicle
operation,
the
electric
mo#j tor
assists
the
combustion
engine,
depending
on
the
situation.
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eBOOST
Accelerating
quickly,
such
as
when
passing,
re#j quires
the
maximum
available
power
from
theelectric
motor.
To
do
this,
depress
the
accelera#jtor
pedal
firmly.
Adaptive
hybrid
mode
Concept
The
system
facilitates
an
optimal
distribution
of
the
available
electric
energy
to
permit
electric driving
with
active
destination
guidance
of
thenavigation
system
in
the
city
and
in
the
destina#jtion
region.
If
the
high-voltage
battery
is
suffi#jciently
charged,
additional
route
sections
will
beselected
for
electric
driving.
General
information
For
example,
downhill
gradients
are
taken
into
account
for
efficient
energy
recovery.
Depending
on
the
route
section,
the
combustion
engine
is
automatically
switched
on
or
off,
which supports
an
efficient
driving
style
and
emission-free
driving
in
the
inner
city.
Additional
information:
Using
the
hybrid
system
efficiently,
refer
to page
332.
Functional
requirements'xSelector
lever
position
D
engaged.'xDestination
guidance
active.'xDepending
on
the
equipment
version,
HY#j
BRID
STANDARD,
HYBRID
ECO
PRO,
HY#j
BRID
COMFORT
or
ADAPTIVE
activated.
Activating/deactivating
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Anticipatory
hybrid
drive"Displays
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Driving
information"3."Energy
flow"
Display
Example:
out
of
town
situation.
Electric
driving
is
prepared
before
arriving
in
a
town.
When
the town
is
reached,
the
vehicle
switches
to
electric
driving
automatically.
Other
situations
are
also
shown
on
the
Control
Display:
'xDownhill
gradient:
the
vehicle
drives
electri#j
cally
on
the
downhill
gradient
and
and
the high-voltage
battery
is
charged.'xTarget
zone:
electric
driving
is
preferred
in
the
target
zone.'xEnergy
distribution:
when
the
state
of
charge
of
the
high-voltage
battery
is
sufficient,
elec#j
tric
driving
is
preferred
when
driving
extended distances
out
of
town.
Driving
Dynamics
Control
Concept
Driving
Dynamics
Control
influences
the
driving
dynamics
and
hybrid
system
properties
of
the
vehicle.
The
vehicle
can
be
adjusted
depending
on
the
situation
using
various
driving
modes.
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General
informationThe
following
systems
are
affected,
for
instance:'xEngine
characteristics.'xProperties
of
the
hybrid
system.'xSteptronic
transmission.'xSteering.'xIntegral
Active
Steering.'xTwo-axle
ride
level
control.'xDisplay
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xCruise
control.
Overview
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
selected
driving
mode
is
dis#jplayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Driving
modes
ButtonDriving
modeSPORT
STANDARD
SPORT
INDIVIDUALHYBRID
STANDARD
HYBRID
ECO
PROELECTRIC
STANDARD
ELECTRIC
INDIVIDUALButtonDriving
modeADAPTIVEBATTERY
CONTROL
Some
driving
modes
can
be
configured
individu#j
ally.
Driving
modes
in
detail SPORT
STANDARDConcept
Dynamic
tuning
for
higher
agility
with
an
opti#j mized
chassis
and
suspension.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
SPORT
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
Concept
Individual
settings
can
be
adjusted
in
the
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
driving
mode.
Configuration
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driving
mode"4."SPORT
INDIVIDUAL"5.Select
the
desired
setting:
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Reset
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
to
the
standard
set#j
tings:
"Reset
to
SPORT
STANDARD".
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HYBRID
STANDARDConcept
HYBRID
STANDARD
is
activated
with
each
start
process
that
uses
the
Start/Stop
button.
In
HYBRID
STANDARD,
the
vehicle
is
driven
inhybrid
mode
based
on
the
various
driving
situa#j
tions,
i.e.,
the
drive
combines
the
combustion engine
and
electric
motor.
The
respectively
mosteffective
drive
type
is
preferred.
Switching
on1.

Press
the
button.2."HYBRID"3."STANDARD"
HYBRID
ECO
PRO
Concept
In
HYBRID
ECO
PRO,
the
vehicle
is
driven
in
hy#j brid
mode
based
on
the
various
driving
situa#j
tions.
HYBRID
ECO
PRO
supports
a
fuel-effi#j cient
driving
style
by
adapting
the
engine
control
and
comfort
functions,
such
as
climate
control
output.
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button.2."HYBRID"3."ECO
PRO"
ELECTRIC
STANDARD
Concept
The
vehicle
is
driven
exclusively
by
electric
power.
If
necessary,
the
maximum
electric
speed
that applies
to
ELECTRIC
STANDARD
may
be
delib#j
erately
exceeded
with
the
aid
of
kickdown.
The combustion
engine
is
automatically
started
and
the
system
switches
to
to
the
last
selected
HY#j
BRID
mode.
Additional
information:
BMW
eDrive,
refer
to
page
133.
Switching
on1.

Press
the
button.2."ELECTRIC"3."STANDARD"
ELECTRIC
INDIVIDUAL
Concept
The
vehicle
is
driven
exclusively
by
electric
power.
In
ELECTRIC
INDIVIDUAL
driving
mode,
individ#j ual
settings
can
be
made
for
comfort
functions,
such
as
climate
control
output.
This
supports
a
fuel-efficient
driving
style.
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button.2."ELECTRIC"3."INDIVIDUAL"
Configuration
ELECTRIC
INDIVIDUAL
can
be
specified
as
the
default
mode,
for
example.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driving
mode"4."Configure
INDIVIDUAL"5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Reset
ELECTRIC
INDIVIDUAL
to
the
default
set#j
tings:
"Reset".
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ADAPTIVE
Concept
Comfort-oriented
driving
mode,
whose
tuning
is automatically
modified
to
the
driving
situationand
driving
style.
If
the
navigation
system
is
active,
upcoming
road
sections
are
considered.
Switching
on Press
the
button.
ADAPTIVE
is
dis#j
played
in
the
instrument
cluster.
BATTERY
CONTROL General
information
A
certain
charge
state
of
the
high-voltage
battery
can
be
maintained
or
increased
with
BATTERY CONTROL.
This
charge
state
can
be
adjusted.The
electric
range
can
be
conserved
in
this
way
for
a
later
point
in
the
trip,
for
instance.
If
the
current
charge
state
is
too
low,
the
batteryis
charged
during
the
trip.
This
charging
processincreases
the
average
consumption.
Switching
on Press
the
button.The
LED
on
the
button
is
illuminated
red.
Adjusting
the
charge
state
The
charge
state
can
be
set
in
various
ways.
Using
the
button:1.

Press
the
button.
BATTERY
CONTROL
is
shown
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
and
on
the
Control
Display.2.Select
"Set
target
value"
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play.3."Target:":
set
the
desired
value.Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driving
mode"4."BATTERY
CONTROL"5.Set
the
desired
value.
The
charge
state
to
be
conserved
is
displayed
as
a
percentage
value
on
the
Control
Display.
A
marking
is
set
in
the
instrument
cluster
for
the adjusted
value
in
the
charge
state
indicator
of
the
high-voltage
battery.
Additional
information:
High-voltage
battery
charge
indicator,
refer
to
page
158.
INDIVIDUAL
configuration
General
information The
individual
configuration
of
the
driving
mode
is
stored
for
the
active
driver
profile.
The
last
set configuration
is
activated
directly
when
the
driv#jing
mode
is
called
up
again.
Activating
configuration
of
the
driving
mode
Press
the
button
for
the
desired
driving
mode
several
times.
Parking
brake
Concept
The
parking
brake
is
used
to
prevent
the
vehicle from
rolling
when
it
is
parked.
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Safety
information
Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
roll#j
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the
curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Overview
Parking
brake
Setting
With
a
stationary
vehicle Pull
the
switch.
The
LED
lights
up.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
illuminates
red.
The
parking
brake
is
set.
While
driving
General
information
To
use
as
emergency
brake
while
driving.
Pull
the
switch
and
hold
it.
The
vehiclebrakes
hard
while
the
switch
is
being
pulled.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
illuminates
red,
a
signal
sounds,
and
the
brake
lights
illuminate.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
The
parking
brake
is
engaged
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
With
Emergency
Stop
Assistant Pull
the
switch
briefly
to
activate
the
emer#j
gency
stop
function.
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Additional
information:
Emergency
Stop
Assistant,
refer
to
page
219.
Releasing Releasing
manually1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
switch
while
stepping
on
the
brake
pedal
or
selector
lever
position
P
is
set.
The
LED
and
indicator
light
go
out.
The
parking
brake
is
released.
Automatic
release The
parking
brake
is
released
automatically
when
you
drive
away.
The
LED
and
indicator
light
go
out.
Automatic
Hold
Concept This
system
assists
the
driver
by
automatically
setting
and
releasing
the
brake,
such
as
when
moving
in
stop-and-go
traffic.
The
vehicle
is
automatically
held
in
place
when
it
is
stationary.
On
uphill
grades
the
system
prevents
the
vehicle from
rolling
backward
when
driving
off.
General
information
Under
the
following
conditions,
the
parking
brake
is
automatically
engaged:
'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
off.'xThe
driver's
door
is
opened
while
the
vehicle
is
stationary.'xThe
moving
vehicle
is
brought
to
a
standstill
using
the
parking
brake.
Display
The
indicator
light
changes
from
green
to
red.
Safety
information
Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
roll#j
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the
curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
NOTICE
If
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
Automatic
Hold
en#j
gages
the
parking
brake
and
prevents
the
vehi#j
cle
from
rolling
in
a
car
wash.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Deactivate
Automatic
Hold
prior
to
entering
the
car
wash.
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Automatic
Hold
Establishing
function
readiness
of
Automatic
Hold
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
green.
Automatic
Hold
is
functional. After
every
new
vehicle
start,
the
last
se#j
lected
setting
is
active.
Automatic
Hold
holding
the
vehicle
Function
readiness
is
established
and
the
driv#j er's
door
is
closed.
After
stepping
on
the
brake
pedal,
for
instance when
stopping
at
a
traffic
light,
the
vehicle
is
au#j
tomatically
secured
against
rolling.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
green.
Driving
off Step
on
the
accelerator
pedal
to
drive
off.
The
brake
is
released
automatically
and
the
indi#j
cator
light
of
the
parking
brake
is
no
longer
illumi#j nated.
Activating
the
parking
brake
automatically
The
parking
brake
is
automatically
set
if
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
while
the
vehicle
is
being
held
by
Automatic
Hold
or
if
the
vehicle
is
exited.
The
indicator
light
changes
from
green
to
red.
The
parking
brake
is
not
set
automatically,
if
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off,
while
the
vehi#j
cle
is
coasting
to
a
halt.
Automatic
Hold
is
deacti#j
vated.
Switching
function
readiness
off Press
the
button.The
LED
goes
out.
The
indicator
light
goes
out.
Automatic
Hold
is
switched
off.
If
the
vehicle
is
being
held
by
Automatic
Hold,
press
additionally
on
the
brake
pedal,
when
switching
off.
Malfunction If
the
parking
brake
fails
or
malfunctions,
securethe
vehicle
against
rolling
before
exiting.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Secure
the
vehicle
against
rolling
away,
for
in#j
stance
with
a
wheel
chock,
after
exiting
the
vehi#j
cle.
After
a
power
failure
To
reestablish
parking
brake
functionality
after
a power
failure:1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.

Pull
the
switch
while
stepping
on
the
brake
pedal
or
selector
lever
position
P
is
set
and
then
push.
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