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:
Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Display of desired speed
2 Distance to vehicle ahead of you
3 Vehicle symbol
4 Brief status display
Desired speed
Marking in the speedometer
The marking lights up in
green: the syste ...
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 ...
Deactivating the system
▷ When driving, press the lever up or down
twice.
▷ When stationary, do the same while depressing
the brake pedal.
▷ Switch off the ignition.
The displays go out, and the stor ...
