BMW X5M 2017 Owners Manual

Approach
control
warningIndicator light illuminates: advance
warning is issued, for example when there is the impending danger of a colj
lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is
too small.
Increase distance.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the imj
minent danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at a relatively highdifferential speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive maj
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.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be workjing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lonjger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The indicator light flashes: DSC conj
trols the drive and braking forces. The
vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
adapt driving style to the driving circumstanj ces.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfuncj tioned.
Have the system checked by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer topage 140.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
deactivated DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacj
tivated.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to
page 140.
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on.
M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 141.
Indicator light also flashes: MDM conj
trols the drive and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilized.
Indicator lights light up: MDM has malj functioned. Have the system checked
by a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 141.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss oftire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cauj
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maj neuvers.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 120.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light illuminates.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
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The indicator light flashes and then illuminates
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 leavj
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 dealerss
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 116.
Steering
system Steering system in some cases not
working.
Have the steering system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Emissions
'yThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.'yThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misj
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise,serious engine misfiring within a brief pej
riod can seriously damage emission conj trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 228.
Lane
departure
warning System is switched on and under cerj
tain circumstances warns if a detected lane is left without flashing beforehand.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 131.
Green
lights
Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 78.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are
switched on.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight
control, refer to page 107.
Front
fog
lights Front fog lights are switched on.
Front fog lights, refer to page 110.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 109.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintains
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Automatic
HoldAutomatic Hold is activated. The vehijcle is automatically held in place when it is stationary.
Automatic Hold, refer to page 76.
Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are switched on.High beams, refer to page 79.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Continuous
display Some Check Control messages are displayedcontinuously and are not cleared until the maljfunction is eliminated. If several malfunctionsoccur at once, the messages are displayed
consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed again automatically.
Temporary
display
Other Check Control messages are hidden auj
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. These Check Control messages are stored and can
be displayed again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Using iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.
Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or is stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS text messages in combination with asymbol in the instrument cluster explain aCheck Control message and the meaning ofthe indicator/warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of an 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.
Further
help
Depending on the Check Control message, further help 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 dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair
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Messages
after
trip
completionSpecial messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel
gauge Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows whichside of the vehicle the fuel filler
flap is on.
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to
vary.
Information on refueling, refer to page 200.
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds inthe red warning field. In this
range, the fuel supply is reduced 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 temperaj
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. In addition, a CheckControl message is displayed.
When the engine oil temperature is too
high, a red indicator light is displayed.
Coolant
temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomestoo hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
A red indicator light 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
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.'yWhen the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External
temperature
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 

TimeThe time is displayed at the botj
tom of the instrument cluster.
The time can be set on the Conj
trol Display.
Date The date is displayed in the Onj
board Computer.
The date and date format can be set on the Control Display.
Digital
tachometer
Display The current speed is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Activate
display1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Digital speedometer"
Adjusting
the
unit
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Dig. speedo:"4.Select the desired unit.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Gear
display
with
Drivelogic
Sequential
mode'yEngaged gear, arrow 1.'ySelected driving program,
Drivelogic, arrow 2.
Drive
mode
'yEngaged gear together with
a D, arrow 1.'ySelected driving program,
Drivelogic, arrow 2.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:
'yA Check Control message is
displayed briefly.'yThe remaining range is
shown on the Onboard
Computer.'yWith a dynamic driving style, for instance
taking curves aggressively, the engine function is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continuj
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
NOTE
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km
it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not enj
sured anymore. There is a risk of property
damage. Refuel promptly.'

With
navigation
system:
range
withdestination
guidance
active
If the vehicle is equipped acj
cordingly, the estimated fuel consumption to the destination
is displayed when destination guidance is active.
Current
fuel
consumption
Display Depending on your vehicle's opjtional features, the current fuel
consumption can be displayed in the instrument cluster. Checkwhether you are currently drivj
ing in an efficient and environmentally-friendly
manner.
Displaying
the
current
fuel
consumption
Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."
The display for the current fuel conj
sumption is active.
Display of the driving dynamics sysj
tems, refer to page 97.
The bar display for the current fuel consumpj
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy
recovery
Display The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while the vehicle is coasting.
The vehicle battery is partially
charged and fuel consumption can be reduced.
Displaying
energy
recovery1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."
The display for the energy recovery is
active.
Display of the driving dynamics sysj
tems, refer to page 97.
EfficientDynamics
display
Displaying
Efficient
Dynamics
Information on fuel consumption and technolj ogy can be displayed while driving.
1."Vehicle info"2."EfficientDynamics"
Displaying
fuel
consumption
history
The average fuel consumption can be disj
played within an adjustable time frame.
"Consumption history"
Adjusting
fuel
consumption
history time
frame
Select the symbol.
Resetting
fuel
consumption
history
1.Open "Options".2."Reset consumption history"
Displaying
EfficientDynamics
info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The following systems are displayed:
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Dynamic
driving
systemsDisplay The driving dynamics system
states are displayed in the inj
strument cluster.SymbolsDescriptionM Engine Dynamics Control, refer
to page 87.Vertical Dynamic Control, refer to
page 143Servotronic, refer to page 144.
Activate
display
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."
The display for the dynamic driving
systems is active.
Display for current consumption, refer
to page 96, and energy recovery, refer to
page 96.
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 disj
tance or time to the next scheduled maintej
nance.
A service advisor can read out the current service requirements from your remote conj
trol.
Display
Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More information on the scope of service rej quired can be displayed on the Control Disjplay.
Using iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and lej gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informajtion.
Symbols
SymbolsDescriptionNo service is currently rej
quired.The deadline for scheduled
maintenance or a legally manj
dated inspection is approachj
ing.The service deadline has alj
ready passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle inj
spections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
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Using iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."g Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"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 dealerss service center bej
fore a service due date.
You can check when your dealerss service cenj
ter was notified.
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel effij
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
The gear shift indicator is active in the sequenj
tial mode of the M Steptronic Sport transmisj
sion.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are disj played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the engaged gear is displayed.
DisplaysSymbolDescriptionShift up to fuel efficient gear.Shift down to 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 condij tions, etc., are also detected and comparedwith the vehicle's onboard data, such as from
the rain sensor, and will be displayed dependj
ing on the situation. The system takes into acj 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 visij 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 mirj
ror clean and clear.
Switching
on/off Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Speed limit information"
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be disj
played on the Info Display in the instrument
cluster via the Onboard Computer.
Display The following is displayed in the instrument
cluster:
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 folj
lowing situations:'yIn heavy fog, rain or snowfall.'yWhen signs are fully or partially concealed by 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 sysj
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 immedijately after vehicle delivery.'yWhen signs that are valid for a parallel roadare detected.
Selection
lists
General
information Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steerj
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instruj
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:
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'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 dej
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
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vej hicle data in the instrument cluster, such as
average values.
Calling
up
information
on
the
Info
Display
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the instrument cluster.
Information
at
a
glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information inthe Info Display:
'yRange.'yAverage consumption, fuel.'yCurrent consumption, fuel.'yAverage speed.'yDate.'ySpeed Limit Info.'yDepending on the equipment, the time of
arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yDepending on the equipment, the distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yCompass display in the navigation system.
Selecting
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the Onj
board Computer is to be displayed on the Info Display of the instrument cluster.
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