Display on the Control Display
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed on the Control Display.
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the position of the front of the vehicle.
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
1. 
"Brightness"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1. 
"Contrast"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller.
See also:
USB audio interface/mobile phone
audio interface
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive. The sound is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
▷ Connection ...
BMW X5: rear window wiper
BMW X5: rear window wiper
1. Intermittent wipe
When reverse gear is engaged, the system
switches to continuous operation
2. Cleaning the rear window
Do not use the washing mechanisms
when ...
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of approx.
300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in
period. ...