BMW X5M 2017 Manual Online

Cleaning
the
windshield
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windj shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at reguj lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are
switched on.
Windshield
washer
nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated whenever the ignition is switched on.
BMW
X5
M:
rear
window
wiper
Overview
Switching
on
the
rear
window
wiper
Turn the outer switch upward.
'yResting position of the wiper, position 0.'yIntermittent mode,arrow. 1. When reverse
gear is engaged, the system switches to
continuous operation.
Clean
the
rear
window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
'yIn resting position: turn the switch downj
ward, arrow 3. The switch automatically rej turns to its resting position when released.'yIn intermittent mode: turn the switch furj
ther, arrow 2. The switch automatically rej
turns to its intermittent position when rej
leased.
Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers
Concept
The wipers can be folded away from the windj shield in the fold-away position.
General
information
Important, e.g., when changing the wiper
blades or when folding out under frosty condij tions.
Safety
information WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or damj
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury or risk of property damage.
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off
when the wipers are in the folded away state
and the wipers are folded in when switching
on.'

onds, until the wipers remain in a nearlyvertical position4.Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
1.Fold the wipers back down onto the windj shield.2.Switch on the ignition.3.Push wiper lever down. Wipers return totheir resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer
fluid
General
information All washer nozzles are supplied from one resjervoir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can
be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety
information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill operjating materials into different bottles. Store opjerating materials out of reach of children.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid conj
tainer.
Use of BMWss Windshield Washer Concenj trate or the equivalent is recommended.'

Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the enjgine compartment.
Malfunction The use of undiluted windshield washer conj
centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to incorrect readings at temperatures below
+5 

As soon as the selector lever is released, it rejverts to the center position. In position R, theselector lever locks.
The engaged selector lever position is disj
played in the instrument cluster and on the sej
lector lever.
If a selector lever position is engaged, the vehij
cle may start rolling, after the brake is released, e.g., on downhill slopes. Thus, drive off immej
diately after releasing the brake.
Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuverj
ing and during stop-and-go traffic.
Low
Speed
Assistant
Concept
The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walkingspeed.
This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in
the snow. To do this, switch between reverse
gear and forward gear without stepping on the
brakes in the process.
Activating1.Engage a driving position.2.Briefly tap the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.
This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in rej
verse gear.
Deactivating
Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a stop.
Flashing
display
on
the
selector
lever The actually engaged transmission positioncan deviate from the selector lever position insome situations. The display in the selectorlever flashes.
Observe the display in the instrument cluster in these cases.
D
is
Drive
mode
In Drive mode, all forward gears are automatijcally changed.
Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e.g., when passing. To do this, depress the accelerj ator pedal past the resistance point.
Switch to Sequential mode: shift using the
shift paddles or the selector lever, or push the
selector lever in the D/S direction.
S
is
Sequential
mode Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to
upshift or downshift without letting off the gas.'yMaximum speed: once maximum engine speed is attained, upshifting is not autoj
matically performed in sequential mode. In
addition, the kickdown is deactivated.'yShortly before falling below a gear-dej
pendent minimum speed, the transmission
is automatically downshifted.'yUpshifting or downshifting is done only if
the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate.
E.g., there is no downshifting if the engine speed is too high.'yKickdown: the lowest possible gear is sej
lected by simultaneously operating the
kickdown and the left shift paddle or selecj
tor lever.'yIt is also possible to start out in 2nd gear, e.g., on icy roads.
Switch to Drive mode: push selector lever in
D/S direction.
Reverse
R Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
It is also possible to rock the vehicle up to 6 mph/10 km/h. To do this, switch betweenforward gear and reverse gear without stepjping on the brakes in the process.
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N
is
NeutralThe vehicle may roll in selector lever posijtion N, e.g., in vehicle washes, refer to
page 241.
P
Park The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:'yAfter the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to page 71, or when the ignition is switched
off, refer to page 71, and when position R
or D is set.'yWith the ignition is off, if position N is set.'yIf the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's
door is opened, and the brake is released while the vehicle is stationary and position
D or R is set.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Drive
mode
'yEngaged gear together with
a D, arrow 1.'ySelected driving program,
Drivelogic, refer to
page 85, arrow 2.
Sequential
mode
'yEngaged gear, arrow 1.'ySelected driving program,
Drivelogic, refer to
page 85, arrow 2.'yGear shift indicator, refer to
page 98
Information
When the external temperature is very low, the
display may not work. Current driving direction
is recognizable at the engaged selector lever
position.
Gear
change
General
information
Shifting in Sequential mode possible.
A shift in Drive mode causes a switch to Sej
quential mode.
Using
the
selector
lever'yTo shift up: pull the selector lever rearj wards.'yTo shift down: press the selector lever forjward.
Using
the
shift
paddles
on
the
steeringwheel
'yShift up: pull right shift paddle.'yShift down: pull left shift paddle.
Drivelogic
General
information
Various driving programs are available.
After each switch between Sequential mode and Drive mode, the last program selected isan active.
Exception: after each engine start, driving proj
gram 1 is active in Drive mode.
In
Drive
modeChoice of three driving programs:
'yD1: efficient driving.'yD2: relaxed driving.'yD3: sporty driving.Seite 85DrivingControls85
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In
Sequential
modeChoice of three driving programs:'yS1: comfortable shifting operations.'yS2: sporty, fast shifting operations.'yS3: maximum shifting speed, Launch Conj
trol.
Selecting
driving
program
using
button
in
center
console
Press button repeatedly until the dej
sired driving program is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Selecting
driving
program
using
M
Drive
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4."Mode"5.Turn the Controller until the desired setj ting is reached and press the Controller.'y"D": drive mode.'y"S": sequential mode.6."Shift position"7.Turn the Controller until the desired setjting is reached and press the Controller.8.Selecting another driving program.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedij ately applied.To activate M Drive with the selected settings,press the corresponding button on the steerjing wheel:'y'y
WARNING
Depending on the setting, the DSC may
only be available to a limited extent or may not
be available with activated M drive. There is a risk of accidents or risk of property damage.Heed the settings for DSC in the M drive and
react actively, if necessary. Adapt your driving
style and react, if necessary.'

A Check Control message is displayed.4.Release the selector lever.5.Release brake, as soon as the starterstops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger areaand secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see the chapter ontow-starting and towing.
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction.
General
information The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents
a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 189, period.
Requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Activate
Launch
Control
1.Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer
to page 141, or activate M Dynamic mode,
refer to page 141.2.Select Sequential mode with gear 1 and
driving program 3.3.With the engine running, firmly apply the
brake with the left foot.4.Depress the accelerator pedal far enough
that a flag symbol is displayed in the instruj ment cluster.
Keep accelerator pedal in this position.The starting engine speed adjusts.5.Within 3 seconds, release the brake. The
vehicle accelerates.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as
the flag symbol is displayed and the accelj
erator pedal is not released.
Launch Control is available again only after the
transmission is cooled down to a certain dej
gree.
M
Driving
Dynamics
Control
Concept
The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the
response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal movements.
Programs Response behavior options:
'y"Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Minimal
fuel consumption.
Ideal, e.g., in city traffic or on snow.'y"Sport": sporty, dynamic.'y"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxij
mum dynamics.
Selecting
a
channel
Via
M
Drive On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedij ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,press the corresponding button on the steerj
ing wheel:
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'y'y
Using
the
button
Press button repeatedly until the desired
program is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster Engine Dynamics Control with selectedprogram with activated Display of the
system states of the driving dynamics,
refer to page 97.
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DisplaysVehicle
features
and
optionsThis 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., dueto 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.
Overview,
instrument
cluster
1Fuel gauge\_ 942Speedometer3Messages, for instance Check Control4Tachometer\_ 945Engine oil temperature\_ 946Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays\_898Reset miles\_94
Electronic
displays
'ySelection lists, refer to page 99.'yExternal temperature, refer to page 94.'yAuto Start/Stop function, refer to page 73.'yOnboard Computer, refer to page 100.'yDate, refer to page 95.'yDigital tachometer, refer to page 95.'yEnergy recovery, refer to page 96.Seite 89DisplaysControls89
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'yGear display with Drivelogic, refer to
page 95.'yMiles/trip miles, refer to page 94.'yMessages, for instance Check Control, rej
fer to page 90.'yCurrent fuel consumption, refer to
page 96.'yNavigation display, see Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communij
cation.'yRange, refer to page 95.'yService requirements, refer to page 97.'ySpeed Limit Info, refer to page 98.'ySystem states of driving dynamics, refer to
page 97.'yTime, refer to page 95.
Check
Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
General
information
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster
and in the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and
an SMS text message may appear on the Conj trol Display.
Indicator/warning
lights
General
information The indicator and warning lights in the instrujment cluster can light up in a variety of combijnations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red
lights Safety
belt
reminder Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country-specific models: passenger belt is not worn or
objects are detected on the front passenger
seat.
Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled. The safety belt reminder can also beactivated if objects are placed on the front pasjsenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
not working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualij fied service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake The parking brake is set.
Release the parking brake, refer to
page 76.
Brake
system Braking system impaired. Continue todrive moderately.
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