At a glance

These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.

See also:

Language
Setting the language To set the language on the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. "Language:" 4. Select the desired language. The setting is s ...

Indicator/warning lamps
Indicator/warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors. Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily ...

Lingering Issues
The X5 hasn't aged well. The styling — unchanged since the second generation hit dealerships in late 2006 — looks expressive up front but ham-handed in back. From the glove compartment to the cent ...