BMW X5 2017 Owners Manual

Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer#ss service center or another quali#j fied service center or repair shop.
Approach
control
warning Indicator lamp illuminates: advance
warning is issued, for example when
there is the impending danger of a col#j
lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is
too small.
Increase distance.
Indicator lamp flashes: acute warning of the
imminent danger of a collision when the vehi#j
cle approaches another vehicle at a relatively
high differential speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma#j
neuver.
Person
warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Symbol in the instrument display.
If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Orange
lights
Active
Cruise
Control The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving
ahead.
For additional information, refer to Active
Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, ACC,
refer to page 148.Vehicle
detection,
Active
Cruise
Control
Indicator lamp illuminates: a vehicle hasbeen detected ahead of you.
Indicator lamp flashes: the conditions
are not adequate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be work#j
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lon#j ger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealer#ss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con#j
trols the drive and braking forces. The
vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
adapt driving style to the driving circumstan#j ces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has mal#j functioned.
Have the system checked by a dealer#ss service
center or another qualified service center or re#j pair shop.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC, refer to page 141.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction Control
is
activated
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For additional information, refer to DynamicStability Control DSC, refer to page 141, and
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 142.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss oftire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cau#j
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma#j
neuvers.
For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, re#j
fer to page 118.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator lamp is illuminated.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
Observe the information in the Check Control
message.
The indicator lamp flashes and is then illumi#j
nated continuously.
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can
be detected.'yInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: After leav#j ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.'yTPM was unable to complete the reset. Reset the system again.'yA wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: Have it checked by a dealer#ss service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
dealer#ss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni#jtor, refer to page 113.
Steering
system
Steering system in some cases not
working.
Have the steering system checked by a
dealer#ss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Engine
functions Engine function impaired.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer#ss
service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
For additional information, refer to On-board
Diagnostics socket, refer to page 246.
Lane
departure
warning System is switched on and under cer#j
tain circumstances warns if a detected lane is left without flashing beforehand.
For additional information, refer to Lane depar#j
ture warning, refer to page 133.
Green
lights Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal, refer to page 77.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are acti#j
vated.
For additional information, refer to
Parking lights/low beams, headlamp control,
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Front
fog
lightsFront fog lights are activated.
For additional information, refer to Front fog lights, refer to page 108.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 108.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con#j trol elements on the steering wheel.
Automatic
Hold Automatic Hold is activated. The vehi#j
cle is automatically held in place when it is stationary.
For more information, see Automatic Hold, re#j
fer to page 75.
Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, see High
beams, refer to page 77.
General
lamps
Check
Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.SMS
text
messages
SMS text messages in combination with a
symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning ofthe indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages Additional information, such as on the cause ofan error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.'y "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the Check Control message in the IntegratedOwner's Manual.'y "Service request"
Contact a dealer#ss service center or an#j other qualified service center or repair
shop.'y "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
'ySome Check Control messages are dis#j
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eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes#jsages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are dis#j
played again automatically.'yOther Check Control messages are hidden automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel
gauge Vehicle tilt position may causethe display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 210.
The yellow indicator lamp illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter#j
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine
oil
temperature'yCold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.'yNormal operating tempera#j
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.'yHot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
When the engine oil temperature is too
high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.
Coolant
temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
A red indicator lamp is displayed.
Check the coolant level.
Odometer
and
trip
odometer Display
'yOdometer, arrow 1.'yTrip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset
miles Press the button.
'yWhen the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
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'yWhen the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External
temperature
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 #

Displaying
the
current
fuel
consumption1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consump#j
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy
recovery
Display The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while coasting. The vehicle bat#j tery is partially charged and fuel
consumption can be reduced.
Service
requirements
Concept
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General
information After the ignition is turned on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving dis#j
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte#j
nance.
A service advisor can read out the current service requirements from your remote con#j trol.
Display
Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re#j
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis#j
play.1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le#j gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informa#jtion.
Symbols
Sym#j
bolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for scheduled mainte#j
nance or a legally mandated inspec#j tion is approaching.The service deadline has already
passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter the dates for the required vehicle inspec#j tions.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
On the Control Display:
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6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections is automaticallytransmitted to your dealer#ss service center be#j
fore a service due date.
You can check when your dealer#ss service cen#j
ter was notified.
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel effi#j
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
Depending on the vehicle's features and coun#j
try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica#j tor is active in the manual mode of the Step#jtronic transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis#j
played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
DisplayingExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General
information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic
signs with extra symbols for wet road condi#j tions, etc. are also detected and compared
with the vehicle's onboard data, such as for the rain sensor, and will be displayed depending
on the situation. The system takes into ac#j count the information stored in the navigation
system and also displays speed limits present
on routes without signs.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi#j bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of anaccident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations.'

Overview
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror. Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir#j
ror clean and clear.
Switching
on/off On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Speed limit information"
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be dis#j
played on the CID (central information display) in the instrument cluster via the onboard com#j
puter.
Display The following is displayed in the instrumentcluster:
Speed
Limit
Info Current speed limit.
Speed Limit Info not available.
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the
Head-up Display.
System
limits
The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the fol#j lowing situations:'yIn heavy fog, rain or snowfall.'yWhen signs are fully or partially concealedby objects, stickers or paint.'yWhen driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.'yWhen driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.'yWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a sticker, etc.'yIn the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.'yIf the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.'yIn areas not covered by the navigation sys#j
tem.'yWhen roads differ from the navigation, such as due to changes in road routing.'yWhen passing buses or trucks with aspeed sticker.'yIf the traffic signs are non-conforming.'yDuring calibration of the camera immedi#jately after vehicle delivery.'yWhen signs that are valid for a parallel roadare detected.
Selection
lists
in
the
instrument
cluster
General
information Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steer#j
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ing wheel as well as the displays in the instru#j
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:'yCurrent audio source.'yRedial phone feature.'yTurn on voice activation system.
Activating
a
list
and
adjusting
the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
1.Turn the thumbwheel and select the de#j
sired setting.2.Press the thumbwheel.
Display
Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Onboard
computer
Indication
in
the
info
display The information from the on#j
board computer is shown in the
info display in the instrument
cluster.
Calling
up
information
on
the
CID
(central
information
display)
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Information is displayed in the CID (central in#j
formation display) of the instrument cluster.
Information
at
a
glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turnsignal lever calls up the following information inthe CID (central information display):
'yRange.'yAverage consumption, fuel.'yAverage consumption, fuel.'yAverage speed.'yDate.'ySpeed limit detection.'yTime of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yDistance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
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'yECO PRO bonus range.
Selecting
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the on#j
board computer is to be displayed on the CID
(central information display) of the instrument cluster.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired information.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Information
in
detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
Average
fuel
consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
onboard computer.
Average
speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included inthe calculation of the average speed.
Resetting
average
values
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
Distance
to
destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi#j
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au#j
tomatically.
Time
of
arrival The estimated time of arrival isdisplayed if a destination is en#j
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed
Limit
Info
Further information, see chapter Speed Limit
Info.
Compass With a navigation system: com#j
pass display for the driving di#j
rection.
Trip
onboard
computer
The vehicle features two types of onboard
computers.
'y"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
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