BMW X5 2017 Owners Manual

Depending on the situation, the drive torque is
shifted from the wheel on the inside of the
curve to the wheel on the outside of the curve
or vice-versa.
To increase the maneuverability, the rear wheel on the outside of the curve is acceler#j
ated when the driving style is correspondingly
sporty.
The steering responds directly; simultane#j
ously, the understeering tendency of the four-
wheel drive is reduced.
With the oversteering tendency, the system exerts a stabilizing effect by accelerating the
rear wheel on the inside of the curve.
The system noticeably improves the traction
and simultaneously increases the driving
safety, especially on road surfaces having fluc#j
tuating coefficients of friction.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reduc#j
ing engine speed and by applying brakes to
the individual wheels.
General
information Dynamic Stability Control detects, e.g., the fol#jlowing unstable driving conditions:'yFishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.'yLoss of traction of the front wheels, which
can lead to understeering.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 142, is a version of the DSC where for#j
ward momentum is optimized.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys#j tem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re#j
spective situations.'

Deactivating
DSC:
DSC
OFF
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
reduced during acceleration and when driving in curves.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Deactivating
DSC Press and hold this button but not lon#jger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in#j strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
DSC is switched off.
The steering and, depending on the equip#j ment, suspension are tuned for sporty driving.
Activating
DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Indicator/warning
lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis#j played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC where forward
momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum headway on special road conditions or loose road surfaces,e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but with some#jwhat limited driving stability.
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi#j
mum traction. Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in curves.Therefore, drive with appropriate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances:'yWhen driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.'yWhen freeing vehicle from deep snow or driving off from loose ground.'yWhen driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
Activating
DTC Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru#j
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
OFF lights up.
Deactivating
DTC Press button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica#j
tor lamp go out.
Indicator/warning
lights
If DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DTC Dy#jnamic Traction Control is activated.
xDrive xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve#j
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC further optimize traction and driving dynamics.The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis#jtributes the drive forces to the front and rear
axles as demanded by the driving situation and
road surface.
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Display
on
the
Control
Display
Displaying
xDrive
view1."Vehicle info"2."xDrive status"3. "xDrive view"
The following information is displayed:
'yWith a navigation system: compass display for the driving direction'yPitch attitude with degree and percentage.'yTransverse gradient with degree indica#j
tion.'yGraphic display for the steering.
Displaying
distribution
of
the
drive
torque
1."Vehicle info"2."xDrive status"3. "Torque distribution"
HDC
Hill
Descent
Control
Concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto#j matically controls vehicle speed on steep downhill gradients. Without applying the
brakes, the vehicle moves at slightly more than walking speed. It the brakes are actively ap#j
plied, the system distributes force according to
the traction.
Vehicle stability and maneuverability are im#j proved on downhill gradients.
Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When
driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed
and then keeps its speed constant.
Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever
position D or R.
Increasing
or
decreasing
vehicle
speed
Specify desired speed in the range from ap#j prox. 4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/25 km/h using the rocker switch of the cruise control on
the steering wheel. Vehicle speed can be changed by lightly accelerating.'yPress the rocker switch up to the point of
resistance: the speed increases gradually.'yPress up the rocker switch past the point
of resistance: the speed increases while
the rocker switch is pressed.'yPress the rocker switch down to the point
of resistance: the speed decreases gradu#j ally.'yPress the rocker switch down past thepoint of resistance: when driving forward,the speed decreases to approx.
6 mph/10 km/h; when reversing, the speed
decreases to approx. 4 mph/6 km/h.
Activating
HDC
Press button; the LED above the button
lights up.
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Deactivating
HDCPress button again. The LED goes out.
HDC is automatically deactivated above
approx. 37 mph/60 km/h.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The selected speed is displayedin the speedometer.'yGreen: the system is actively
braking the vehicle.'yOrange: the system is on
standby.
Malfunction
A message is displayed in the instrument clus#j
ter. HDC is not available, e.g., due to elevated brake temperatures.
Active
Steering
Active Steering varies the steering angle of the
wheels in relation to the steering wheel move#j ment as a function of the speed.
At lower speeds, for example during turning or
maneuvering, the steering angle is increased, that is to say the steering becomes more di#j
rect.
At higher speeds, the steering angle is increas#j ingly reduced.
This enables even more precise handling at high speeds and more responsive steering
with reduced steering angle at low speeds.
Active
roll
stabilization The
concept
The system reduces the lateral inclination of the vehicle that occurs during rapid driving in
curves or during quick evasive maneuvers.
Driving stability and driving comfort are in#j
creased under all driving conditions. The sys#j
tem utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front and rear axles that react immediately to all driv#jing situations.
Programs The system offers two different programs.
Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
SPORT Sporty tuning for greater driving agility.
COMFORT
Comfort-oriented tuning for optimal comfort.
Vertical
Dynamic
Control Concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo#j tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav#j
eling on uneven road surfaces.
This enhances the driving dynamics and driv#j
ing comfort depending on the road surface
condition and driving style.
ProgramsThe system offers several different programs.
Select the programs via the Driving DynamicsControl.
SPORT/SPORT+
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab#j
sorbers for greater driving agility.
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Self-leveling
suspensionThe
concept The self-leveling suspension keeps the vehicleheight and ground clearance constant. Theheight of the vehicle at the rear axle is main#jtained at a predefined level under all load con#j
ditions.
The system ensures consistent comfort by keeping spring travel constant in all driving sit#j
uations.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed. The
system is disrupted. Vehicle handling may be altered and driving comfort may be noticeablyreduced. Visit the nearest dealer#ss service cen#jter or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Driving
Dynamics
Control The
conceptThe Driving Dynamics Control can be used to
adjust the driving dynamics of the vehicle. For
this purpose various programs are available for selection that are activated via the two buttons
of the Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC
OFF-button.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicleOperating
the
programsPress buttonProgramDSC OFF
TRACTIONSPORT+
SPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO
Automatic
program
change
The system may automatically switch to COM#j
FORT in the following situations:
'yFailure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.'yThe vehicle has a flat tire.'yFailure of Dynamic Damping Control, Dy#j namic Drive or xDrive.'yWhen activating cruise control in TRAC#j
TION or DSC OFF mode.
DSC
OFF
Driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in curves.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Deactivating
DSC:
DSC
OFF Press and hold this button but not lon#j
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in#j strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
The DSC system is switched off.
Activating
DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
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Indicator/warning
lights
When DSC OFF is activated, DSC OFF is dis#j
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC OFF
is activated.
TRACTION Maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on. Driv#j
ing stability is limited during acceleration and
when driving in curves.
Activating
TRACTION Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru#j
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up.
Deactivating
TRACTION Press button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica#j
tor lamp go out.
Indicator/warning
lights
If TRACTION is activated, TRACTION is dis#j
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: TRAC#j
TION is activated.
SPORT+ Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus#jpension and adjusted drivetrain with limited
driving stabilization.
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilization
tasks.Activating
SPORT+
Press button repeatedly until SPORT+
appears in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic
program
change When switching on the manual speed limiter or
activating cruise control, the program automat#j ically switches to SPORT mode.
Indicator/warning
lights
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:
Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
SPORT Consistently sporty tuning of the suspensionand drivetrain for greater driving agility with
maximum driving stabilization.
Activating
SPORT Press button repeatedly until SPORTis displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring
SPORT When the display is activated on the ControlDisplay, refer to page 147, the SPORT driving
mode can be set.
After the SPORT driving mode is activated, se#j lect "Configure SPORT" on the displayed
panel and configure the program.
SPORT can also be configured before it is acti#j
vated:1."Settings"2."SPORT mode" or: "Driving mode"3.Configure driving mode.
The configuration is stored for the profile cur#j rently used.
This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated.
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COMFORT
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabilization.
Activating
COMFORT Press button repeatedly until COM#j
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
program change, refer to page 145.
ECO
PRO
ECO PRO, refer to page 203, provides consis#j
tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for maximum range with maximum driving stabili#jzation.
Comfort functions and the engine controller are adjusted.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
Activating
ECO
PRO Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring
ECO
PRO1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"
Make the desired settings.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Selected
program The instrument cluster displays
the selected program.
Program
selection
Pressing the button displays a
list of the selectable programs.
Depending on your vehicle's op#j
tional features, the list in the in#j
strument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Display
on
the
Control
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Driving
comfortVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function,
ACC
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed and a dis#j
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed on clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle ac#j
celerates or brakes automatically.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the speed of your vehicle within the
given system limits so that the set distance to
the vehicle ahead is maintained.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respec#j tive speed.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief pe#j
riod, the system is able to detect this within the given system limits.
General
information
Depending on the driving settings, the features of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.Safety
information
WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys#j tem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re#j
spective situations.'

'yWhen fast approaching standing vehicles.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in
the respective situations.'

Press button on the steering wheel.'yIf active: press twice.'yIf interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting
manually Press button on the steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Interrupting
automatically
The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations:
'yWhen the driver applies the brakes.'yWhen selector lever position D is disen#j
gaged.'yWhen DTC is activated or DSC is deacti#j
vated.'yWhen DSC is actively controlling stability.'yWhen SPORT+ is activated with Driving
Dynamics Control.'yIf the safety belt is unbuckled and the driv#j
er's door is opened while the vehicle is standing still.'yIf the system has not detected objects for
an extended period, e.g., on a road with very little traffic without curb or shoulder
markings.'yIf the detection range of the radar is im#j paired, e.g., by dirt or heavy fog.'yAfter a longer stationary period when the
vehicle has been braked to a stop by the system.Setting
the
speed
Maintaining/storing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch while the system is in#j terrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedom#j
eter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer
to page 151.
DSC will be switched on, if needed.
The speed can also be stored bypressing a button.
Press button.
Changing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
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