At a glance

These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.

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Message from the Concierge service
Starting destination guidance 1. Select the desired message 2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destination" Message from the Concierge service 3. Start destination g ...

Securing cargo
BMW X5 BMW X5 BMW X6 BMW X6 ▷ Smaller and lighter items: secure with retaining straps, a cargo net or draw straps. ▷ Larger and heavy objects: secure with cargo straps. Four ...

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 ...