General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.
Number of safety belts
Your vehicle has been fitted with safety belts for the safety of you and your passengers.
▷ BMW X5: five or seven safety belts.
▷ BMW X6: four or five safety belts.
See also:
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward
gears are available.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption
is lowest when you are driving in position ...
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the ...
Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed
▷ The marking lights up in
green: the system is active.
▷ The marking lights up in orange:
the system has been
interrupted.
▷ The marking does not light up: ...