At a glance

This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems.

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Ride & Handling
The X5 finds a sweet spot between SUV ride comfort and BMW athleticism — far better than the X6, which is two parts BMW to one part SUV. The X5's ride quality is very good, as the suspension isola ...

Releasing
With the ignition switched on: Automatic transmission: Press the switch while the brake is pressed or transmission position P is engaged. The LED and indicator lamp go out. The parking bra ...

Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume Turn the knob during an announcement. ▷ The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed. ▷ The volume is stored for the remote ...