Symbols

be followed Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

◄ Marks the end of a specific item of information.

"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.

›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.

››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.

to help Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.

Symbols on vehicle components

the relevant Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.

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    Manual transmission
    Observe before towing your vehicle The parking brake is blocked The parking brake cannot be released manually. When the parking brake is blocked, do not tow with the front axle lifted or the v ...

    Automatic-Transmission
    Switching off the engine 1. Engage transmission position P with the vehicle stopped. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. The engine is switched off. The radio ready state is switched on. 3. Set the ...

    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 ...