BMW X5: Driving Dynamics Control

Principle

The Driving Dynamics Control influences the driving dynamics properties of the vehicle.

The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the situation using various driving modes.

General information

The following systems are affected, for instance:

• Engine characteristics.
• Steptronic transmission.
• Steering.
• Integral Active Steering.
• Adaptive M chassis.
• Adaptive M Chassis Professional.
• Two-axle ride level control.
• Display in the instrument cluster.
• Cruise control.

Overview

Displays in the instrument cluster

The selected driving mode is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Driving modes

Buttons in the vehicle

When drive-ready state is switched on, the COMFORT driving mode is selected automatically.

Driving modes in detail

COMFORT

Principle

The COMFORT driving mode is a balanced setting between sporty and consumption optimized driving.

Turning on

Press the button repeatedly until COMFORT is displayed in the instrument cluster.

SPORT

Principle

The SPORT driving mode is a dynamic setting for more agility with an optimized suspension.

Turning on

Press the button repeatedly until SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster.

SPORT INDIVIDUAL

Principle

In the SPORT INDIVIDUAL driving mode, individual settings can be adjusted to support driving dynamics properties.

Configuration

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Driving mode".

4. "SPORT INDIVIDUAL".

5. Select the desired setting.

Reset SPORT INDIVIDUAL to the standard settings: "Reset to SPORT STANDARD".

SPORT PLUS

Principle

The SPORT PLUS driving mode is a dynamic setting for maximum agility with an adjusted drive.

Turning on

Press the button repeatedly until SPORT PLUS is displayed in the instrument cluster.

ECO PRO

Concept

In ECO PRO drive mode, consumption is optimized.

Turning on

Press the button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster.

ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL

Principle

In the ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL driving mode, individual settings can be adjusted to support an economical driving style.

The engine control and comfort features, for instance the climate control output, are adjusted.

Configuration

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Driving mode".

4. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL".

5. Select the desired setting.

Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard settings: "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD".

ADAPTIVE

Principle

The ADAPTIVE driving mode is a balanced driving mode that automatically adapts to the driving situation and driving style.

If the navigation system is active, upcoming road sections are considered.

Switching on

Press the button. ADAPTIVE is displayed in the instrument cluster.

INDIVIDUAL configuration

General information

The last individual configuration is activated directly when the driving mode is called up again.

Activating configuration of the drive mode

Press the button for the desired drive mode several times.

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