manual transmission BMW X5 2015 F15 Owner's Manual
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▷After driving in reverse.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷At higher elevations.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.▷HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.▷The parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Selector lever in selector lever position N,
M/S or R.▷Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷Steptronic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: press
the accelerator pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met:
▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied
length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Functional limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷Excessive warming of the car's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.▷Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷Excessive cooling of the car's interior when
the heating is switched on.
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press button.
▷LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.▷LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is
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Engage selector lever position P
Press P button, arrow.
Sport program and manual mode
Activating the sport program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐
tor lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster, e.g., S1.
The sport program of the transmission is acti‐
vated.
Activating the M/S manual mode
1.Press the selector lever to the left out of
selector lever position D.2.Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster, e.g., M1.
If the situation requires, the Steptronic trans‐
mission continues to shift automatically.
Example: once maximum engine speed is at‐
tained, M/S manual mode is automatically up‐
shifted as needed.
Switching to manual mode▷To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.▷To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐
wards.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, for example downshifting is
not possible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the currently se‐
lected gear.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
prevent automatic upshifting in M/S
manual mode
The Steptronic Sport transmission does not
automatically upshift in M/S manual mode
once the maximum speed is reached, if one of
the following conditions is met:
▷DSC deactivated.▷TRACTION activated.▷SPORT+ activated.
In addition, there is no downshift for kickdown.
With the respective transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simul‐
taneously operating the kickdown and the left
shift paddle. However, this effect is not pro‐
duced via the shift paddles when switching
briefly from selector lever position D to manual
mode.
Ending the sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Shift paddles
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
▷Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.▷Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.▷With the respective transmission version,
the lowest possible gear can be selected
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, for example downshifting is
not possible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the
transmission temporarily switches to manual
mode.
If the selector lever is still in selector lever po‐
sition D with the respective transmission ver‐
sion, it is possible to switch back into the auto‐
matic mode:
▷Pull and hold right shift paddle.
or▷In addition to the briefly pulled right shift
paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.
In the manual mode, after conservative driving
for a certain amount of time or if there has
been no acceleration or shifting of the shift
paddles within a certain amount of time, the
transmission switches back to automatic
mode.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is dis‐played, e.g.: P.
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from the danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the started can spin
the engine.
Engaging selector lever position N1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.3.Press and hold the selector lever into posi‐
tion N.
A corresponding Check Control message
is displayed.4.Press the selector lever again into posi‐
tion N within approx. 6 seconds.
Selector lever position N is displayed in the
instrument cluster.5.Release brake, as soon as the starter
stops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
Launch Control
The concept Launch Control enables optimum accelerationon surfaces with good traction.
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sentation of the efficiency display and various
ECO PRO tips.
Sport displays
1Speedometer2Tachometer 933Transmission display4Shift lights, when respectively equipped5Performance display6Variable displaysIn the Sport and Sport+ programs the instru‐
ment display switches to the sport displays.
These displays support a sporty driving style
with more prominent representation of the
tachometer, the transmission displays, and the
vehicle speed.
Shift lights in the instrument display
The concept The shift point indicator indicates the optimum
shift moment in the tachometer. Thus, with a
sporty driving style, the best possible vehicle
acceleration is achieved.General information
Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights are
shown, when the SPORT+ driving program is
activated.
Switching on shift lights Steptronic Sport transmission:1.Select SPORT+ using the Driving Dynam‐
ics Control.2.Activate the M/S manual mode of the
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Gear shift indicatorThe conceptThe system recommends the most fuel effi‐
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General information
Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐
try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐
tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐
tronic transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
DisplaysExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed limit detection
The concept
Speed limit detection
Speed limit detection shows the current maxi‐
mum permitted speed in the instrument clus‐
ter. The camera in the area of the interior rear‐
view 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 conditions, etc. are also detected and
compared with the vehicle's onboard data,
such as for the rain sensor, and will be dis‐
played depending on the situation. The system
takes into account the information stored in
the navigation system and also displays speed
limits present on routes without signs.
Information WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐
bility and traffic situation. There is risk of an ac‐
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively
interfere in the respective situations.◀
Overview
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior rear‐
view mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/offOn the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Speed limit information"
If speed limit detection is switched on, it can
be displayed on the info display in the instru‐
ment cluster via the on-board comupter.
Display The following is displayed in the instrument
cluster:
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Switching on/off
Switching on automatically PDC switches on automatically in the following
situations:▷If selector lever position R is engaged
when the engine is running.
The rearview camera also switches on.▷If equipped with front PDC: when obsta‐
cles are detected behind or in front of the
vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower
than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.
You may turn off automatic activation:
1."Settings"2."Parking"3.Select setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
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 button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the
button.
Display
Signal tones When approaching an object, an intermittent
sound indicates the position of the object. E. g.
if an object is detected to the left rear of the
vehicle, a signal 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 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
With front PDC: if objects are located both in
front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating
continuous signal is sounded.
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with
Steptronic transmission.
Volume
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.1."Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4."PDC"5.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.6.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are already displayed on the
Control 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 dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
"Rear view camera"
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Rear camera
Two cameras are used for the detection.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 257.
Switching on/off
Switching on/off manually Press button.
Depending on the transmission position, the
picture of the front or rear camera is displayed.
Switching off automatically By switching into a different function or when
changing gears.
Front Side View: when a certain driving dis‐
tance or speed is exceeded.
Display
General information
The traffic area in front of or behind the vehicle
is displayed on the Control Display.
Brightness With the Side View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.Contrast
With the Side View switched on:1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Warning of crossing traffic
The concept When an object approaching from the side is
detected by the front or rear camera, this is de‐
picted by a symbol in the Side View display.
Requirements
▷Side View switched on.▷Your vehicle moves no faster than walking
speed.▷To detect approaching objects, sufficient
brightness, e.g., daylight is necessary.
Display
The yellow symbol is displayed if anapproaching vehicle is detected by the
camera.
A gray symbol is displayed if crossing
traffic cannot be detected.
System limits
In the following situations, the warning about
crossing traffic may be limited:
▷In poor lighting or visibility conditions.▷If the camera is soiled or covered.
System limits
The objects displayed on the Control Display
under certain circumstances are closer than
they appear. Therefore, do not estimate the
distance from the objects on the display.
The viewing angle is approx. 180°.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 137
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 145
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 83
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 170
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 133
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 145
Active Protection 135
Active roll stabilization 141
Active seat ventilation, front 54
Active Steering 141
Adaptive brake assistant 137
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 135
Adaptive Light Control 106
Additives, oil 234
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 255
Airbags 109
Airbags, indicator/warning light 110
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 169
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 168
Air distribution, manual 169
Air flow, automatic climate control 169
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 170
Air pressure, tires 215
Alarm system 45 Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 224
All-wheel-drive 139
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 175
Alternative oil types 234
Ambient light 108
Animal detection, see Night Vision 127
Antifreeze, washer fluid 80
Antilock Brake System, ABS 137
Anti-slip control, see DSC 138
Approved axle load 261
Arrival time 99
Ashtray 176
Ashtray, front 176
Ashtray, rear 177
Assistance when driving off 137
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 118
Attentiveness assistant 135
AUTO H button 74
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 74
AUTO intensity 169
Automatic car wash 254
Automatic climate con‐ trol 167
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 145
Automatic Curb Monitor 62 Automatic deactivation,
Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 111
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 105
Automatic Hold 74
Automatic locking 45
Automatic recirculated-air control 169
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic tailgate 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 80
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 168
AUTO program, intensity 169
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 98
Average speed 98
Axle loads, weights 261
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 53
Backrest, seats 52
Backrest, width 54
Bad road trips 195
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 249
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 251
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 246
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 246
Belts, safety belts 57
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 186 Seite 264ReferenceEverything from A to Z264
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Lane margin, warning 131
Language on Control Dis‐ play 101
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 197
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 66
Launch Control 83
Leather, care 255
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 243
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 242
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 104
Light alloy wheels, care 256
Light control 106
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 242
Lighting 104
Lights and bulbs 241
Light switch 104
Load 197
Loading 196
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 45
Locking, settings 44
Lock, power window 48
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 68
Low beams 104
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 106
Lower back support 53
Lower tailgate 43
Low-Sulfur Diesel 211
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 198
Lumbar support 53 M
Maintenance 238
Maintenance require‐ ments 238
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 95
Maintenance system, BMW 238
Make-up mirror 176
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 89
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 142
Manual air distribution 169
Manual air flow 169
Manual brake, see Parking brake 73
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 82
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 62
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 209
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 155
Manual operation, parking brake 75
Manual operation, rearview camera 157
Manual operation, Top View 160
Marking, run-flat tires 225
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 168
Maximum speed, display 96
Maximum speed, winter tires 224
Measurement, units of 101
Medical kit 249
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 60
Menu, EfficientDynamics 202 Menu in instrument clus‐
ter 97
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 89
Microfilter 170
Minimum tread, tires 223
Mirror 61
Mirror memory 60
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 193
Mobility System 225
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 242
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 65
Moving sun visor 176
Multifunctional instrument display 86
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 58
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 256
New wheels and tires 223
Night Vision 127
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 127
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 251 Seite 269Everything from A to ZReference269
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SPORT program, driving dy‐namics 143
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 82
Stability control systems 137
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 71
Start/Stop button 69
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 70
Status control display, tires 113
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering, Active Steering 141
Steering wheel, adjusting 63
Steering wheel heating 63
Steering wheel memory 60
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, see Steptronic trans‐
mission 80
Steptronic transmission 80
Stopping the engine 70
Storage compartment on the center console 184
Storage compartments 183
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 183
Storage compartment third row of seats 184
Storage, tires 224
Storing the vehicle 257
Suitable engine oil types 234
Summer tires, tread 222
Sun visor 176
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 92
Surround View 156
Suspension settings 142
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 142
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23 SYNC program, automatic cli‐
mate control 169
T Tachometer 93
Tailgate, automatic 41
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lights 244
Technical changes, see Own Safety 7
Technical data 260
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 168
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 93
Temperature, engine oil 93
Terminal, starting aid 250
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 92
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 45
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 127
Thigh support 53
Third row of seats 56
Tilt alarm sensor 46
Time of arrival 99
Tire damage 223
Tire identification marks 221
Tire inflation pressure 215
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, see FTM 116
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Tires, changing 223
Tire sealant 225
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 215
Tires, run-flat tires 225
Tire tread 222 Tone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 240
Top View 159
Total vehicle weight 261
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 252
Towing 251
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 252
Tow-starting 251
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 112
Traction control 139
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 139
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 143
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 83
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 80
Transporting children safely 64
Tread, tires 222
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 77
Trip odometer 93
Trip on-board computer 99
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 93
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 158
Turn signals, operation 76
U
Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measurement 101
Universal remote control 174
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 81
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
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