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Vehicle equipment

Adaptive M suspension

Professional

This chapter describes equipment, systems

and functions which are offered or may be of-

fered in future on a model-specific basis, even

if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-

tion.

The Adaptive M suspension Professional is an

actively controlled suspension and includes the

following systems:

▷

Adaptive M suspension, see page 293.

Active Roll Stabilisation, see page 293.

Integral Active Steering, see page 230.

For further information:

Vehicle equipment, see page 8.

Adaptive M suspension

Active Roll Stabilisation

Principle

The adaptive M suspension is an intelligent,

controllable sport suspension.

Principle

Active roll stabilisation reduces body lean that

occurs when cornering at high speed or taking

sudden avoidance manoeuvres.

The suspension reduces body movements

with a sporty driving style or on an uneven

road.

General

The side incline of the vehicle is compensated

by continual adjustments on the front and rear

axle. Thus, the vehicle is constantly stabilised.

General

The intelligent control of the suspension in-

creases the driving dynamics and driving com-

fort depending on the road condition and driv-

ing style.

Agility and driving comfort are increased in all

driving conditions.

Depending on the equipment, the rear-axle

locking differential can be adapted to the re-

spective traction conditions as necessary.

Setting

The system offers various settings, from com-

fortable travel to sporty driving.

Setting

The settings are assigned to the different drive

modes of Driving Experience Control.

The system offers various shock absorber set-

tings, from comfortable travel to sporty driving.

For further information:

The shock absorbers are adjusted depending

on the selected drive mode as well as the road

condition and driving style.

Driving Experience Control, see page 146.

For further information:

Driving Experience Control, see page 146.

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Lowest vehicle level, for driving at higher

speeds.

Adaptive suspension

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Normal level:

Principle

Standard level, for normal roads and nor-

mal speeds.

The adaptive suspension is an intelligent con-

trollable suspension.

High level 1:

The suspension reduces body movements

with a sporty driving style or on an uneven

road.

Raised vehicle level, for easy terrain at a

reduced speed.

At higher speeds, the vehicle is lowered if

necessary.

General

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High level 2:

The intelligent control of the suspension in-

creases the driving dynamics and driving com-

fort depending on the road condition and driv-

ing style.

Highest vehicle level, for very bumpy terrain

in the lowest speed range.

At higher speeds, the vehicle is lowered if

necessary.

For further information:

Two-axle ride level control

Driving Experience Control, see page 146.

Principle

Safety information

The two-axle ride level control uses air springs

to ensure the best possible driving comfort.

The vehicle is maintained at the set vehicle

level regardless of the load.

WARNING

Parts of the body may become trapped or

vehicle components damaged when adjust-

ing the vehicle level. There is a danger of in-

jury or material damage. When adjusting the

vehicle level, make sure that the movement

ranges around the vehicle and the wheel

arches are kept clear.

General

The drive modes of the Driving Experience

Control can be used to adjust the shock ab-

sorber settings from comfortable to sporty.

Depending on the driving situation, the vehicle

level can be set to different levels:

▷

Entry level:

Overview

Lowest vehicle level that can be set.

Rocker switch in the vehicle

It is possible to set the entry level at a

standstill with the following options:

▷

With the rocker switch in the centre con-

sole.

▷

With the button in the lower tailgate.

With the My BMW app.

When you drive off, the vehicle is raised ac-

cording to the selected drive mode.

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Sport level:

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Rocker switch for self-levelling

suspension.

Setting the vehicle level manually

Button on the lower tailgate

Press the rocker switch forwards:

The vehicle is raised to the next-higher vehicle

level.

Pull the rocker switch backwards:

The vehicle is lowered by one level.

Button for self-levelling suspension.

LED display on the rocker switch

▷

LED illuminated: display of the current vehi-

cle level.

Operating requirements

All doors are closed.

LED flashes: adjustment procedure active.

The vehicle is raised or lowered.

Opening a door while raising or lowering the

vehicle interrupts the process. Once the door

has been closed, the process continues.

LED flashes rapidly: the selected vehicle

level is not currently possible.

▷

LED off: the system is deactivated.

Activating/deactivating self-levelling

suspension

The system can be deactivated, e.g. for a

wheel change or for towing.

All LEDs on the rocker switch flash: the sys-

tem is initialising. The selected vehicle level

is shown after initialisation, if applicable.

Setting the vehicle level

automatically

Push the rocker switch forwards or pull it back-

wards and hold for approx. 7 seconds.

When the rocker switch is released, the LED

indicates the system status.

While driving

The vehicle will lower automatically in the

following situations:

▷

LED lights up: self-levelling suspension is

activated.

▷

When switching to SPORT driving mode.

At higher speeds.

▷

LED goes out: self-levelling suspension is

deactivated.

If the vehicle leaves the set vehicle level due to

the speed, the vehicle level is set according to

the selected drive mode.

After moving off at speeds above approx.

10 km/h, approx. 6 mph, self-levelling suspen-

sion is automatically activated.

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In the event of a flat tyre

Setting the vehicle level

If a loss of tyre inflation pressure is detected

on one wheel, the wheel load is automatically

reduced to increase the possible distance trav-

elled. In this situation, only the normal level is

available.

For safety reasons, lowering is only possible

from the normal level or the sport level.

1. Apply the parking brake and switch off

drive-ready state with the Start/Stop but-

ton.

2. Close the doors.

Adjusting the vehicle level with the

button in the lower tailgate

3. In the My BMW app, switch to the menu for

the entry level and follow the instructions in

the app.

Principle

For further information:

When the tailgate is open, the button on the

tailgate can be used to lower the vehicle to the

entry level and raise it again for easier loading

and unloading.

Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, Communication, see page 6.

Cancelling the adjustment procedure

An adjustment process that was started in the

My BMW app can be cancelled with the app.

Setting the vehicle level

Press the button on the lower tailgate.

The vehicle is lowered to the entry

level. Press the button again to raise.

Extended stationary periods

The vehicle may lower itself during extended

stationary periods. This is not a malfunction.

The change of level is indicated by the flashing

of the LED in the button.

If drive-ready state is switched on with the

doors closed, the vehicle is automatically

raised to the normal level.

During the raising process, the vehicle is raised

from the entry level to the last level selected or

to the normal level.

It may take several minutes to raise to normal

level, depending on the vehicle condition.

Cancelling the adjustment procedure

Press the button again. The vehicle is raised or

lowered back to the desired level.

System limits

▷

A change of vehicle level may not be possi-

ble during sporty driving.

Lowering the vehicle level with the

My BMW App

It may not be possible to change the vehicle

level when the axles are articulated.

It may only be possible to raise the vehicle

level in the drive-ready state.

Principle

With the My BMW App and a compatible Apple

iPhone, the vehicle level can be set when sta-

tionary, for example, for easier loading or more

convenient entry.

If the vehicle battery charge level is too low,

it may not be possible to change to another

vehicle level.

▷

If the vehicle level is changed several times

in quick succession, the system switches

itself off in order to protect against over-

heating, and the system is either tempo-

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rarily unavailable, or system operation is

delayed. Allow the system to cool down if

necessary.

Overview

▷

If the payload is increased, the highest driv-

ing level may be disabled or automatically

exited to protect the system.

If the trailer socket is occupied, only the

normal level is available.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is shown.

1

xOffroad: button

xOffroad: rocker switch

In case of a malfunction, the vehicle will have

changed handling characteristics or a noticea-

bly restricted driving comfort.

2

Activating xOFFROAD driving mode

Have the system checked by an authorised

Service Partner or another qualified Service

Partner or a specialist workshop.

Press the key.

or

xOffroad package

Push the rocker switch forwards or pull it back.

The following functions are carried out:

Principle

The xOffroad package supports the driver

when driving in off-road conditions or in the

event of reduced traction.

▷

The LED in the button illuminates.

The following xOFFROAD driving mode is

set: "xGRAVEL".

For further information:

xOFFROAD driving modes in detail, see

page 298.

General

The system offers a choice of four different

xOFFROAD driving modes. When an xOFF-

ROAD driving mode is switched on, individual

systems in the vehicle are adjusted for the best

possible traction and driving stability.

Setting the xOFFROAD driving

mode

xOFFROAD driving modes can be selected ac-

cording to the ground conditions.

The vehicle level is adjusted for the respective

xOFFROAD driving mode with two-axle ride

level control.

Observe the information in the driving hints

chapter on driving on poor road surfaces.

For further information:

Press the rocker switch forwards or pull it

backwards until the desired xOFFROAD driv-

ing mode is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Driving on poor road surfaces, see page 338.

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Deactivating xOFFROAD driving

mode

xOFFROAD

driving mode

Settings

Press the key.

"xGRAVEL"

Setting for easy terrain.

The LED in the button is no longer illu-

minated.

The high level 1 of the two-

axle ride level control is set.

The last drive mode set via Driving Experience

Control is activated.

"xSAND"

Setting for difficult terrain

with loose ground.

The high level 1 of the two-

axle ride level control is set.

If a drive mode is selected via Driving Dynam-

ics Control, the xOffroad driving mode is auto-

matically deactivated.

For maximum traction, deac-

tivate Dynamic Stability Con-

trol.

xOFFROAD driving modes in detail

In order to avoid automatic

activation of Dynamic Stabil-

ity Control by the front-colli-

sion warning, deactivate the

front-collision warning if nec-

essary.

When xOFFROAD driving modes are switched

on, the following vehicle settings are made:

▷

The Automatic Start/Stop function is

switched off.

The shift characteristics and the response

to the accelerator pedal are adapted.

"xROCKS"

Setting for difficult terrain

with severe unevenness on

the ground.

The all-wheel drive system is set for opti-

mum traction.

The response characteristics of the Anti-

lock Braking System are adapted.

The high level 2 of the two-

axle ride level control is set.

The response characteristics of the Dy-

namic Stability Control are adapted.

For maximum traction, deac-

tivate Dynamic Stability Con-

trol.

Depending on the selected xOFFROAD driving

mode, additional vehicle settings are made.

In order to avoid automatic

activation of Dynamic Stabil-

ity Control by the front-colli-

sion warning, deactivate the

front-collision warning if nec-

essary.

"xSNOW"

Setting for slippery roads.

The shift characteristics of

the transmissions are set to

smooth gear changes. The

vehicle may move off in sec-

ond gear.

The characteristics of the

accelerator pedal are opti-

mised for smooth drivability.

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For further information:

▷

Two-axle ride level control, see page 294.

Front-collision warning, see page 192.

xOFFROAD display

Activating an xOFFROAD driving mode auto-

matically opens the xOFFROAD display in Live

Vehicle menu.

The following information is displayed:

▷

Distribution of drive torques to wheels.

Longitudinal inclination: specified in per-

cent.

▷

Transverse inclination: specified in degrees.

Graphic of the wheel angle.

With navigation system: elevation at current

position.

▷

Self-levelling suspension of the two-axle

ride level control.

For further information:

Live Vehicle, see page 157.

System limits

At higher speeds, the properties of the selec-

ted xOFFROAD driving mode may be reduced.

BMW IconicSounds

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, the drive sound of the vehicle

can be adjusted with BMW IconicSounds.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "IconicSounds"

6. Select the desired setting.

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