Malfunction
The warning lamp
lights up yellow and
a message is shown on the Control
Display. The active steering is defective
or has been temporarily deactivated.
At low speeds, greater steering wheel movements are required, whereas at higher speeds, the vehicle reacts more sensitively to steering wheel movements. The stability-promoting intervention can also be deactivated.
Proceed cautiously and drive defensively.
Deactivation
Active steering deactivates in order to carry out an initialization. This deactivation is displayed by means of a message. The initialization can take several minutes.
If the message does not disappear during the current trip, have the system checked.
Defect
In the event of a defect, a corresponding text message is displayed. Have the system checked.
See also:
Comfort position
In the comfort position, the roof is not fully open.
This reduces wind noise in the passenger compartment.
Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closed
all the way, it stops in the comfort posi ...
Snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. Consult your service center for
more information.
BMW X5: use only in pairs on the rear w ...
Switching on the rear window wiper
Press the lever forward: intermittent wipe. When
reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to
continuous operation.
To clean the rear window, press the lever further
forward. ...
