BMW X5: Roof-mounted luggage
rack
General information
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Safety information
Warning
When driving with a roof load, for instance with
roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's center
of gravity is higher, which increases the risk
of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situations.
There may be a risk of accident or risk of
damage to property. Driving with roof load only
with activated Dynamic Stability Control.
Mounting
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Loading
Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise the
vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they
have a major effect on vehicle handling and
steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
- Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
weights and the approved gross vehicle
weight.
- Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
- Distribute the roof load uniformly.
- The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.
- Always place the heaviest pieces on the bottom.
- Secure the roof luggage firmly, for instance
using ratchet straps.
- Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.
- Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceleration
and braking maneuvers. Take corners
gently.
Driving on racetracks
Warning
The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport
or motor sport type competition. There is a risk
of accident. Do not use the vehicle for M Sport
or motor sport type competitions.
Higher mechanical and thermal loads during
racetrack operation lead to increased wear. Use
of the vehicle in M Sport or motor sport type
competition is an improper use of the vehicle and
may affect your warranty coverage. Please consult
the "New Vehicle Limited Warranty" Booklet
for further information on warranty matters.
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General information
The Control Display is equipped with a touchscreen.
You can tap on menu items and widgets. Touch
the touchscreen with your fingers. Do not use
any objects.
Opening the main menu
Tap
on the icon.
The main menu is displayed.
Adjusting widgets
The widgets can be adjusted in the
Principle
Depending on the equipment, information about
the driver assistance systems is displayed in an
animated surrounding area of the vehicle when
driver assistance is active.
General information
Depending on the settings, Assisted Driving
View can be displayed permanently or temporarily
with ac