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.

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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 ...

Text messages
Calling the sender of a text message 1. Select the desired message. 2. Select the symbol. Saving the sender in the contacts 1. Highlight the desired message. 2. Open "Options". 3. &quo ...

Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before starting on a long trip. Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling resistance and thus raises ...