Controls
Activating
Switch position 
with the ignition switched
on.
The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals.
Standstill function: to avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive Light Control directs light towards the front passenger side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, both turning lamps are active.
See also:
The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning at
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
It maintains the speed that was set using the
control elements on the steering wheel.
The system brakes on downhill gradie ...
Multi-channel playback, surround
Choose between stereo and multi-channel playback,
surround.
Setting multi-channel playback,
surround
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2. "Tone" ...
Ride & Handling
The X5 finds a sweet spot between SUV ride comfort and BMW athleticism — far
better than the X6, which is two parts BMW to one part SUV. The X5's ride
quality is very good, as the suspension isola ...