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Handbrake Manual transmissionThe handbrake is primarily intended to 
prevent the vehicle from rolling while 
parked; it brakes the rear wheels.EngagingThe lever engages automatically when 
you pul

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DSC Dynamic Stability Control xDriveSwitching off DSCPress the button; the indicator lamp 
comes on and stays on. 
Stabilizing interventions of the chas

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HDC Hill Descent Control The concept HDC is a system for driving downhill in 
steep terrain. This system reduces vehi-
cle speed on steep downhill gradients, 
thus allowing you to maintain control

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To ensure that your vehicle provides 
maximum economy throughout a long 
service life, we request that you 
observe the following instructions. 
Engine and differential Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km

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Driving your X5 On bad roads When you are driving on bad roads, 
there are a few points which you should 
strictly observe — for your own safety, 
fo

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General driving notesHot exhaust system 
Extreme temperatures occur at 
the catalytic converter on this and 
every catalyst-equipped vehicle. Do not 
remove the heat shields installed adja-
cent

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Safe braking Emergency stopsYou brake most effectively when you 
apply maximum pedal pressure in situa-
tions requiring it: emergency stops. 
Since the

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Average fuel 
consumption 82, 89
Average speed 82, 90
Avoiding alarms 39
Avoiding fire damage 138
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights

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Courtesy lighting 105
Cruise control 73
buttons on steering 
wheel 23
indicator lamp 22
Cruising range 82, 89
Cup holders 120
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