BMW X5: Displays, control elements
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
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- Light switch element
- Turn signal indicator, high beams
- Instrument cluster
- Wipers
Indicator/warning lights
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready state is turned on.
Driver's door
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- Safety switch
- Power windows
- Central locking system
- Exterior mirrors
- Seats, comfort features
- Opening/closing the tailgate
Switch console
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- Selector lever
- Controller
- Parking brake, Automatic Hold
- Driving Dynamics Control
- Start/Stop button
- Assistance systems
iDrive
Principle
iDrive is the operating concept of the infotainment system and includes a large number of functions.
Buttons on the Controller
Go to the main menu.
Go to Apps menu.
Go to the Media/Radio menu.
Go to the Communication menu.
Go to navigation map.
Go to destination input menu for
navigation.
Go to the previous display.
Go to the Options menu.
Voice control
Activating the voice control system
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
Say the command.
Ending voice control
Press the button on the steering
wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
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Seats, mirrors and steering
wheel
Electrically adjustable seats
Backrest width
Thigh support
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
Upper backrest
Backrest tilt, head restraint
Lumbar support
Adjusting the head restraint
Adjusti
Infotainment
Radio
Buttons and functions
Depending on the country and equipment version,
the radio has the following buttons.
Press: turns sound output on/
off.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
Change the entertainmen
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Control Display and
Controller
Principle
The iDrive functions are displayed on the Control
Display. The Control Display can be operated using
the Controller, touchpad, and touchscreen.
Overview
Control Display with touchscreen
Controller with buttons and touchpad
Control Display
Safety information
NOTICE
Objects in the area
HDC Hill Descent Control
Principle
HDC Hill Descent Control is a downhill control
feature that controls the vehicle speed on steep
downhill grades, for instance when driving on unpaved
roads.
General information
When the system is active, the vehicle moves at
the speed set by the driver, without the driver
having to depress
