BMW X5: Start/Stop button
Principle
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches drive-ready state on or
off.
Drive readiness is switched on
when you depress the brake
pedal while pressing the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches
the drive-ready state back off and standby state
is switched back on.
Additional information:
- Drive-ready state
- Standby state
Driving away
1. Turn on drive readiness.
2. Apply gear position.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Drive away.
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Principle
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic lights.
Drive-ready state remains switched on. The
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 informati
Principle
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of
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Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a hazardous area.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling
away.
In vehicles with Mild-Hybrid technology a
Sport program M/S
Principle
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for sportier handling.
The transmission, for instance shifts up
later and the shifting times are shorter.
Activating the Sport program
Press the selector lever to the left from selector
lever posit