BMW X5M 2018 Owners Manual

Temporary
display
Some Check Control messages are hidden auj tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. TheCheck Control messages are stored and can
be displayed again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"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.
Functions
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 dealerss service center or anjother qualified service center or repair
shop.'y"BMW Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel
gauge An arrow beside the fuel pumpsymbol shows which side of thevehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to vary.
Follow the information on refueling.
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
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'yHot engine: the pointer is at the high end ofthe 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 becomes too 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
General
information If the indicator drops to +37 

Activate
display1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Digital speedometer"
Adjusting
the
unit
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Units"4."Dig. speedo:"5.Select the desired unit.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
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
Safety
information NOTE
With a driving range of less than
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not enj
sured anymore. There is a risk of damage to
property. Refuel promptly.'

The display for the current fuel conj
sumption is active.
Display of the driving dynamics sysj
tems, refer to page 114.
The bar display for the current fuel consumpj
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy
recovery
Display In coasting overrun mode the kij
netic energy of the vehicle is
converted to electrical energy.
The vehicle battery is partially
charged and fuel consumption
can be reduced.
Displaying
energy
recovery
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5.If necessary, "M dynamic driving systems"
The display for the energy recovery is
active.
Display of the driving dynamics sysj
tems, refer to page 114.
EfficientDynamics
display
Displaying
Efficient
Dynamics
Information on fuel consumption and technolj ogy can be displayed while driving.
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."EfficientDynamics"Displaying
fuel
consumption
history
The average fuel consumption can be disj
played within an adjustable time frame.1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."EfficientDynamics"4. Select the symbol.
Selecting
route
length
1. Press button.2.Select desired route length or scaling.
Resetting
fuel
consumption
history
1. Press button.2."Reset consumption history"
Displaying
EfficientDynamics
info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."EfficientDynamics"4. Select the symbol.
The following systems are displayed:
'yAuto Start/Stop function.'yEnergy recovery.'yClimate control output.
Driving
dynamics
systems
Display The driving dynamics system
states are displayed in the inj
strument cluster.
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SymbolsDescriptionM Engine Dynamics Control, refer
to page 106.Vertical Dynamic Control, refer to
page 162.Servotronic, refer to page 162.
Activate
display
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5.If necessary, "M dynamic driving systems"
The display for the driving dynamics
systems is active.
Display for current consumption, refer
to page 113, and energy recovery, refer to
page 114.
Service
requirements
Concept
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General
information
After the ignition is switched 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 type of service rej
quired may be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"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.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."Vehicle inspection"Seite 115DisplaysControls115
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5."Date:"6.Select the desired setting.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 your vehicle is due for service.
You can check when your dealerss service cenj
ter was notified.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Teleservice Call"
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.
Displays
SymbolDescriptionShift 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 relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess visibility and trafj fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watchtraffic closely and actively intervene where apj
propriate.'

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirj
ror clean and clear.
Switching
on/off Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."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 As an example, 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, wet conditions, 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:
'yCurrent audio source.'yRedial phone feature.'yTurn on voice activation system.Seite 117DisplaysControls117
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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 the equipment version, the list
in the instrument cluster may differ from the ilj
lustration.
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. Pressing the button rejpeatedly displays additional information.
Information
at
a
glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in the 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
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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Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5.Select the desired information.
Indication
in
the
Info
DisplayThe information from the Onj
board Computer is shown in the
Info Display in the instrument
cluster.
Information
in
detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
The range 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
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the disj
tance remaining to the destination is displayed
if a destination is entered in the navigation sysj tem before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted auj
tomatically.
Time
of
arrival Depending on the vehicle equipj
ment, the estimated time of arj
rival is displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation sysj
tem before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
Compass With a navigation system: comj
pass display for the driving dij
rection.
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Onboard
Computer
on
the
Control
Display
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vej hicle data on the Control Display, such as averj
age values.
General
information
Two types of Onboard Computers are availaj
ble on the Control Display:'y"Onboard info": average values, such as
the fuel consumption, are displayed. The values can be reset individually.'y"Trip computer": the values deliver an
overview of a certain distance and can be reset as often as necessary.
Calling
up
the
Onboard
Computer
or
trip
computer
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting
the
Onboard
Computer Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info"4."Consumption" or "Speed"5."OK"
Resetting
the
trip
computer Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Trip computer"4.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.'y "Reset": all values are reset.'y "Automatic reset": all values are
reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle
has come to a standstill.5.If necessary, "OK"
Sport
displays
General
information
On the Control Display, the current values for performance and torque can be displayed ifthe vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying
sport
displays
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."Sport displays"
Speed
warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will cause a warning to be issued.
General
information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed limit again, after it has
dropped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying,
setting
or
changing
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Warning at:"5.Turn the Controller until the desired speedis displayed.6.Press the Controller.Seite 120ControlsDisplays120
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