BMW X5: xOffroad package

Principle

The xOffroad package supports the driver when driving away from unpaved roads or with reduced traction. The system offers four different xOffroad driving modes for selection.

xOffroad driving modes and levels

The xOffroad driving modes can be selected based on the ground conditions.

When an xOffroad driving mode is switched on, individual systems in the vehicle are set to the best possible traction and driving stability.

With the two-axle ride level control, the vehicle level is set for the corresponding xOffroad driving mode.

General information

The system optimizes handling and the traction on unpaved surfaces within the physical limits.

It is operated with the button and rocker switch in the center console.

Observe the information in the chapter Driving tips for driving on poor roads.

Additional information: Driving on poor roads.

Overview

Button and rocker switch in the center console

1. Switch the xOffroad driving mode on/off.
2. Set the xOffroad driving mode.

Turning on

Press button 1 or rocker switch 2 forward or pull back. The xOffroad driving mode "xGRAVEL" is switched on. The LED on the button lights up.

The driving mode is displayed in the instrument cluster.

The effective speed range is displayed in the speedometer with a line below the scale.

Setting the xOffroad driving mode

Push the rocker switch forward or pull it back repeatedly until the desired xOffroad driving mode is displayed in the instrument cluster.

xOffroad driving modes in detail

All driving modes

When the xOffroad driving modes are switched on, the following vehicle settings will be applied:

• Auto Start/Stop function is switched off.
• Transmission and accelerator pedal: the shifting behavior and response to the accelerator pedal are adjusted.
• The all-wheel-drive system is set to the best possible traction.
• Display on the Control Display: the power distribution on the wheels can also be displayed in the xOffroad display.

  With the proper equipment, additional terrain-specific camera perspectives can be selected.

• Head-Up Display: in addition to the speed limit, the compass and the values for inclination angles and tilt angles will also be displayed in the Head-up Display.

"xGRAVEL"

This driving mode is active every time the xOffroad driving modes are switched on.

Setting for: "Optimized vehicle setting for easy terrain." When switching on, the following additional vehicle settings are carried out, for example:

• Antilock Braking System: the response behavior is adjusted.
• DSC Dynamic Stability Control: the response behavior is adjusted.
• Two-axle ride level control: high level 1 is set.

"xSAND"

Setting for: "Optimized vehicle setting for heavy terrain with loose surface. For maximum traction, deactivate DSC." When switching on, the following additional vehicle settings are carried out, for example:

• Antilock Braking System: the response behavior is adjusted.
• DSC Dynamic Stability Control: the response behavior is adjusted.
• Two-axle ride level control: high level 1 is set.

"xROCKS"

Setting for: "Optimized vehicle setting for heavy terrain with strong irregularities. For maximum traction, deactivate DSC." When switching on, the following additional vehicle settings are carried out, for example:

• Antilock Braking System: the response behavior is adjusted.
• DSC Dynamic Stability Control: the response behavior is adjusted.
• Two-axle ride level control: high level 2 is set.

"xSNOW"

Setting for: "Optimized vehicle setting for assured handling on slippery road." When switching on, the following additional vehicle settings are carried out, for example:

• Two-axle ride level control: normal level is set.
• Steptronic transmission: the shift behavior is set to gentle gear changes. The vehicle drives off in second gear.
• Accelerator pedal: the characteristic of the accelerator pedal is optimized for gentle handling.

Manual switching off

Press button 1. The LED on the button goes out.

The last driving mode that was set through the Driving Dynamics Control will be activated.

Display on the Control Display

Display xView display

1. "CAR"

2. "Driving information"

3. "xVIEW"

or

"xOFFROAD"

The following information is displayed:

• With a navigation system: compass display for the driving direction.
• With navigation system: elevation for the current position.
• With navigation system: destination flag in compass direction to the destination.
• Pitch attitude with degree indication and percentage.
• Transverse gradient with degree indication.
• Graphic display for the steering angle.
• Level adjustment of the two-axle ride level control.

With the xOffroad package, the following additional information can be displayed:

• With Surround View: depending on the speed, terrain-specific camera perspectives.
• xOffroad driving mode currently active.
• Distribution of drive torque to the wheels.

System limits

The xOffroad properties may be reduced at higher speeds where required.

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