BMW X5M 2018 Owners Manual

'yWith a navigation system: compass displayfor the driving direction.'yPitch attitude with degree indication and
percentage.'yTransverse gradient with degree indicaj
tion.'yGraphic display for the steering angle.
Displaying
distribution
of
the
drive
torque
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"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.
Vertical
Dynamic
Control Concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle moj
tion when using a dynamic driving style or travj
eling on uneven road surfaces.
This enhances the driving dynamics and drivj ing comfort depending on the road surface
condition and driving style.
Programs Setting options for calibrating the shock abj
sorbers:
'y"Sport Plus": consistently sporty.'y"Sport": balanced out.'y"Comfort": comfort-oriented.
Selecting
a
channel
Via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3."Chassis"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 steerjing wheel:'y'y
Using
the
button
Press button repeatedly until the desired
program is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster Vertical Dynamic Control with selectedprogram with activated display of the
system states of the driving dynamics,
refer to page 114.
Servotronic
Concept
Servotronic is a speed-dependent power
steering function.
The system provides the steering force with
more support at low speeds than at higher
ones. This makes it easier to park, for instance, and makes steering more direct when driving
at faster speeds.
Furthermore, the steering force adapts accordj ing to the driving program, so that a direct, sporty feel or a comfortable steering response
is conveyed.
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ProgramsSteering force setting options:'y"Sport Plus": high.'y"Sport": medium.'y"Comfort": low.
Selecting
a
channel
Via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3."Steering"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:
'y'y
Using
the
button
Press button repeatedly until the desired
program is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster Servotronic with selected program withactivated display of the System states
of the driving dynamics, refer to page 114.
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 mainjtained at a predefined level under all load conjditions.
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
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.
Cruise
controlConcept
Using this system, a desired speed can be adj justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed. The system accelerates and brakes automaticallyas needed.
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 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.'

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
Switching
off 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 When active, press the button.
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.'yWhen M Dynamic Mode MDM is activated
or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactij vated.'yIf DSC Dynamic Stability Control interj
venes.'yWhen HDC Hill Descent Control is actij
vated.
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 166.
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.
'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed
past the resistance point, the desired
speed changes by a maximum of 5 mph/
10 km/h.
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celerates the vehicle without requiring
pressure on the accelerator pedal.
After the rocker switch is released, the vej
hicle maintains its final speed. Pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Continuing
cruise
control
General
information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Make sure that the difference between current speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninj
tentional braking or accelerating may occur.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:
'yWhen the system is switched off.'yWhen the ignition is switched off.
Calling
up
stored
speed
Press button.
The stored speed is reached again and mainj
tained.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Indicator
light Depending on how the vehicle is equipj
ped, the indicator light in the instruj
ment cluster indicates whether the sysj
tem is switched on.
Desired
speed
and
stored
speed
'yMarking lights up green:
system is active, the markj
ing indicates the desired
speed.'yMarking lights up orange:
system is interrupted, themarking indicates the stored
speed.'yThe marking does not light up: the system is switched off.
Brief
status
display
Selected desired speed.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not curj rently fulfilled.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display Some system information can also be disj
played in the Head-up Display.
System
limits
Engine
power The desired speed is also maintained downhill,but may not be maintained on uphill grades if
engine power is insufficient.
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
Concept
PDC is a support when parking. When you
slowly approach an object in the rear - or also
in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availaj ble - then the object is reported through:
'ySignal tones.'yVisual display.
General
information
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the disj
tances are located in the bumpers.
The maneuvering range, depending on the obj
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given in the followj ing situations:
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'yBy the front sensors and the two rear corj
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from
the object.'yBy the rear middle sensors at a distance to
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.'yWhen a collision is imminent.
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.'

Automatic
deactivation
during
forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
With
front
PDC:
switching
on/off
manually
Press park assistance button.'yOn: the LED lights up.'yOff: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the
reverse gear is engaged when pressing the
park assistance button.
WARNING
Signal
tones An intermittent tone indicates when the vehijcle is approaching an object. E.g., if an object
is detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a sigj
nal tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is sounded.
With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously located both in front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is sounded.
Volume
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Tone"4."Volume settings"5."PDC"6.Set the desired value.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Visual
warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object is
shown on the Control Display. Objects that are farther away are already displayed on the Conjtrol Display before a signal sounds.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
When the image of the rearview camera is disj played, the switch can be made to PDC:
1.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.2. "Rear view camera"
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late,
incorrectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or
risk of damage to property. Follow the informaj
tion regarding the system limits and actively
intervene, if needed.'

'yFor small children and animals.'yFor persons with certain clothing, for inj
stance coats.'yWith external interference of the ultraj
sound, for instance from passing vehicles or loud machines.'yWhen sensors are dirty, iced over, damj
aged or out of position.'yUnder certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions,
snowfall, extreme heat, or strong wind.'yWith tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles.'yWith thin or wedge-shaped objects.'yWith moving objects.'yWith elevated, protruding objects such asledges or cargo.'yWith objects with corners and sharp edges.'yWith objects with a fine surface structuresuch as fences.'yFor objects with porous surfaces.'yIf cargo protrudes.'yLow objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
False
warnings
The system may issue a warning under the folj lowing conditions even though there is no objstacle within the detection range:
'yIn heavy rain.'yWhen sensors are very dirty or coveredwith ice.'yWhen sensors are covered in snow.'yOn rough road surfaces.'yOn uneven surfaces, such as speed
bumps.'yIn large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, for instance in underground
garages.'yIn automatic vehicle washes.'yDue to heavy exhaust.'yDue to other ultrasound sources, for inj
stance sweeping machines, high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activajtion on obstacle detection, for instance in vehij
cle washes, to reduce false alarms.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded area on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Surround
View
Concept
Surround View comprises various camera asj sistance systems that help the driver when
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits and intersections.
'yRearview camera, refer to page 169.'yTop View, refer to page 172.'ySide View, refer to page 174.
Rearview
camera
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control
Display.
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Safety
informationWARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situaj tion. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust drivj
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and actively interj
vene where appropriate.'