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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Depending on equipment
version: emergency brake
function, Active PDC
Principle
The emergency braking function of PDC initiates
an emergency braking in case of acute risk of
collision.
General information
Due to system limits, a collision cannot be prevented
under all circumstances.
The function is available below walking speed
when driving in reverse or rolling back
Air Conditioning Unit Disinfectants
A musty odor may be detected in the vehicle, particularly when the air
conditioner is first switched on.
This is caused by microorganisms growing on the evaporator from moisture
condensation.
A disinfectant can be applied to the air conditioning system:
"Airguard" by J. J. Products, Inc.; "Airse
