BMW X5 2018 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 accelerj
ated when a sporty driving style is used.
The steering responds directly; simultanej
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 flucj
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 reducj
ing engine speed and by applying brakes to
the individual wheels.
General
information DSC detects the following unstable drivingconditions, for instance:'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 152, is a version of the DSC where forj
ward momentum is optimized.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situaj tion. Based on the limits of the system, it canj
not independently react to all traffic situations.
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closelyand actively intervene where appropriate.'

Deactivating
DSCPress and hold this button but not lonjger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator light for DSC OFF lights up in the inj
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
DSC is switched off.
The steering and, depending on the equipj ment, suspension are tuned for sporty driving.
Activating
DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
light go out.
Indicator/warning
lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is disj played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator light lights up: DSC is dej
activated.
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability
Control where forward momentum is optij
mized.
The system ensures maximum headway on special road conditions or loose road surfaces, for instance unplowed snowy roads, but withsomewhat limited driving stability.
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxijmum traction. Driving stability is limited duringacceleration and when driving in curves.
Drive carefully.
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 instruj
ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up.
Deactivating
DTC Press button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicaj
tor light go out.
Indicator/warning
lights
If DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The indicator light lights up: DTC Dyj
namic Traction Control is activated.
xDrive xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your vej
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC Dynamic Stability Control further optimizes
traction and driving dynamics. The xDrive all- wheel-drive system variably distributes the
drive forces to the front and rear axles as dej manded by the driving situation and road surj
face.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
Displaying
xDrive
view
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The following information is displayed:'yWith a navigation system: compass displayfor the driving direction'yPitch attitude with degree and percentage.'yTransverse gradient with degree indicaj
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 autoj 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 apj
plied, the system distributes force according to
the traction.
Vehicle stability and maneuverability are imj 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 apj
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 graduj 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.
Deactivating
HDC Press button again. The LED goes out.HDC is automatically deactivated above
approx. 37 mph/60 km/h.
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Display
in
the
instrument
clusterThe 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 clusj
ter. HDC is not available, for instance, at elej vated brake temperatures.
Active
roll
stabilization Concept
The system reduces the lateral tilt of the vehij cle that occurs during rapid driving in curves or
during quick evasive maneuvers.
Driving stability and driving comfort are inj creased under all driving conditions. The sysj
tem utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front
and rear axles that react immediately to all drivj ing 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 moj tion when using a dynamic driving style or travjeling on uneven road surfaces.
This enhances the driving dynamics and drivj
ing comfort depending on the road surface condition and driving style.
ProgramsThe system offers several different programs.
Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
SPORT/SPORT+
Consistently sporty control of the shock abj
sorbers for greater driving agility.
COMFORT/ECO
PRO Balanced tuning.
Self-leveling
suspension Concept
The self-leveling suspension keeps the vehicle
height and ground clearance constant. The height of the vehicle at the rear axle is mainj
tained at a predefined level under all load conj
ditions.
The system ensures consistent comfort by keeping spring travel constant in all driving sitj
uations.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed. The
system is impaired. Vehicle handling may be altered and driving comfort may be noticeably
reduced. Visit the nearest dealerss service cenj ter or another qualified service center or repair
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Driving
Dynamics
ControlConcept
The 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
vehicle
Operating
the
programs
ButtonProgramDSC OFF
TRACTIONSPORT+
SPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO
Automatic
program
change
The system may automatically switch to COMj
FORT in the following situations:
'yFailure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.'yThe vehicle has a flat tire.'yFailure of Dynamic Damping Control, Dyj namic Drive or xDrive.'yWhen activating cruise control in TRACj
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 lonj
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator light for DSC OFF lights up in the inj
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
The DSC system is switched off.
Activating
DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
light go out.
Indicator/warning
lights
When DSC OFF is activated, DSC OFF is disj
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator light lights up: DSC OFFis activated.
TRACTION Maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTCDynamic Traction Control is switched on. Drivjing stability is limited during acceleration andwhen driving in curves.
Activating
TRACTION Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC
OFF lights up.
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Deactivating
TRACTIONPress button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicaj
tor light go out.
Indicator/warning
lights
If TRACTION is activated, TRACTION is disj
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator light lights up: TRACj
TION is activated.
SPORT+
Concept
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and susj
pension and adjusted drivetrain with limited
driving stabilization.
General
information 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 light lights up.
Automatic
program
change When switching on the manual speed limiter or
activating cruise control, the program automatj ically switches to SPORT mode.
Indicator/warning
lights
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator light is illumij
nated: Dynamic Traction Control DTC
is activated.SPORT
Consistently sporty tuning of the suspensionand drivetrain for greater driving agility with
maximum driving stabilization.
Activating
SPORT Press button repeatedly until SPORT
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring
SPORT
When the display is activated on the Control Display, refer to page 157, the SPORT driving
mode can be set.
After the SPORT driving mode is activated, sej lect "Configure SPORT" on the display and configure the program.
SPORT can also be configured before it is actij
vated.
Via iDrive:1."Settings"2."SPORT mode" or: "Driving mode"3.Configure driving mode.
The configuration is stored for the profile curj rently used.
This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated.
COMFORT
Concept
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabilization.
Activating
COMFORT Press button repeatedly until COMj
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
program change, refer to page 155.
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ECO
PROECO PRO, refer to page 217, provides consisj
tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for maximum range with maximum driving stabilijzation.
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 opj tional features, the list in the inj
strument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Display
on
the
Control
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the Control Display.
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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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop
&
Go
function
ACC
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed and a disj
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 acj
celerates or brakes automatically.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the
set distance to the vehicle ahead is mainj
tained. The speed is adjusted as far as the
given situation allows.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respecj tive speed.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief pej
riod, the system is able to detect this within the given system limits.
General
information Depending on the driving settings, the featuresof the cruise control can change in certain
areas.Safety
information
WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situaj tion. Based on the limits of the system, it canjnot independently react to all traffic situations.
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closelyand actively intervene where appropriate.'

There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.Watch traffic closely and actively intervenewhere appropriate.'

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 disenj
gaged.'yDynamic Traction Control DTC is activated
or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactij vated.'yIf DSC Dynamic Stability Control interj
venes.'yWhen SPORT+ is activated with Driving
Dynamics Control.'yIf the safety belt is unbuckled and the drivj
er's door is opened while the vehicle is standing still.'yIf the system has not detected objects for
an extended period, for instance on a road
with very little traffic without curb or
shoulder markings.'yIf the detection range of the radar is imj paired, for instance by dirt or heavy fog.'yAfter a stationary period of approx. 3 secj
onds 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 inj 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 speedomj
eter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer
to page 161.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
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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