2014 BMW X5 Owner’s Manual

The 2014 BMW X5 is a luxury midsize SUV that has a great mix of style, speed, and versatility. The X5 looks elegant and powerful on the road thanks to its sleek form. Its roomy interior is made with high-quality materials and great care, making it a comfy and luxurious place for both the driver and the passengers. Under the hood of the X5, there are a variety of strong and efficient engines that make driving a thrill. The X5’s advanced suspension system and intelligent all-wheel drive give it great handling and stability, whether it’s driving on a highway or going over rough terrain. Features like the iDrive entertainment system and driver-assistance systems make driving easier and safer, and they improve the driving experience. The 2014 BMW X5 raises the bar for luxury SUVs with its great speed, high-end comfort, and cutting-edge features.

Head-up Display

The concept
This system projects important information into the driver’s field of vision, e.g., the speed. The driver can get information without averting his or her eyes from the road.

Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Display is influenced by the following factors:

• Certain sitting positions.
• Objects on the cover of the Head-up Display.
• Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
• Wet roads.
• Unfavorable light conditions.

If the image is distorted, check the basic settings.

Switching on/off

1. “Settings”
2. “Head-Up Display”
3. “Head-Up Display”

Display

• Speed.
• Navigation system.
• Check Control messages.
• Collision warning.
• Speed limit detection.
• Cruise control.
• Distance information.
• Congestion Assistant.
• Pedestrian warning.
• Selection list from the instrument cluster.

Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed.

Selecting displays in the Head-up Display

1. “Settings”
2. “Head-Up Display”
3. “Displayed information”
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up Display.

The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.

Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient light. The basic setting can be adjusted manually.

1. “Settings”
2. “Head-Up Display”
3. “Brightness”
4. Turn the controller.

When the low beams are switched on, the brightness of the Head-up Display can be additionally influenced using the instrument lighting.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Adjusting the height

1. “Settings”
2. “Head-Up Display”
3. “Height”
4. Turn the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Setting the rotation

1. “Settings”
2. “Head-Up Display”
3. “Rotation”
4. Turn the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system. The shape of the windshield makes it possible to display a precise image. A film in the windshield prevents double images from being displayed. Therefore, have the special windshield replaced by a service center only.

Safety

Vehicle Equipment
All standard, country-specific, and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.

Airbags

1. Front airbag, driver
2. Front airbag, front passenger
3. Head airbag
4. Side airbag
5. Knee airbags

• Front airbags
  Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide adequate restraint.
• Side airbags
  In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest and lap area.
• Head airbags
  In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the head.
• Knee airbag
  The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact.

Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situation, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end collisions.

Warning: Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags.

• Keep at a distance from the airbags.
• Always grasp the steering wheel on the steering wheel rim, holding your hands at the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions, to keep the danger of injury to your hands or arms as low as possible if the airbag is triggered.
• There should be no people, animals, or objects between an airbag and a person.
• Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area.
• Keep the dashboard and window on the front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not attach holders such as for navigation instruments and mobile phones.
• Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly, i.e., keeping his or her feet and legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered.
• Do not place slip covers, seat cushions, or other objects on the front passenger seat that are not approved specifically for seats with integrated side airbags.
• Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jackets, over the backrests.
• Make sure that occupants keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not rest against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries can occur if the airbags are triggered.
• Do not remove the airbag restraint system.
• Do not remove the steering wheel.
• Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐bag cover panels, cover them, or modify them in any way.
• Never modify either the individual components or the wiring in the airbag system. This also applies to steering wheel covers, the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars, and the sides of the headliner.

Even when all instructions are followed closely, injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short-term and, in most cases, temporary hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.

Caution: In the case of a malfunction, deactivation, and after triggering of the airbags

• Do not touch the individual components immediately after the system has been triggered; otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
• Only have the airbags checked, repaired, or dismantled and the airbag generator scrapped by the service center or a workshop that has the necessary authorization for handling explosives.
• Non-professional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emergency or undesired triggering of the airbag, either of which could result in injury.
• Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors.

Functional readiness of the airbag system
When the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up briefly and thereby indicates the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the belt tensioner.

Airbag system malfunctioning

• The warning lamp does not come on when the ignition is turned on.
• The warning lamp lights up continuously.

Warning: When there is a malfunction, have the airbag system checked immediately.

When there is a malfunction, have the airbag system checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk that the system does not function as expected in the event of an accident despite the corresponding severity of the accident.

Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags

• The system determines whether the front passenger seat is occupied by measuring the resistance of the human body. The front, knee, and side airbags on the front passenger side are activated or deactivated accordingly.
  Caution: Leave feet in the footwell.
• Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front passenger airbags may not function properly.
  Caution: Child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat.
• Before transporting a child in the front passenger seat, refer to the safety notes and instructions under Children on the front passenger seat.

Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system

• When transporting older children and adults, the front passenger airbags may be deactivated in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up.
• In this case, change the sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out.
• If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have the person sit in the rear.
• To make sure that the occupied seat cushion can be evaluated correctly.
• Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats, or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
• Do not place any electronic devices on the passenger seat if a child restraint system is to be installed on it.
• Do not place objects under the seat that could press against the seat from below.
• No moisture in or on the seat.

Indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags indicates the operating state of the front passenger airbags. The lamp indicates whether the airbags are activated or deactivated.

• The indicator lamp lights up when a child who is properly seated in a child restraint fix‐ing system intended for that purpose is detected on the seat or the seat is empty. The airbags on the front passenger side are not activated.
• The indicator lamp does not light up when, for example, a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat. The airbags on the front passenger side are activated.

Detected child seats
The system generally detects children seated in a child seat, especially in the child seats that were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was manufactured. After installing a child seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front passenger airbags are not activated.
Strength of the driver’s and front passenger airbag
The strength with which the driver’s and front passenger airbags are triggered depends on the position of the driver’s and front passenger seats. To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long term, calibrate the front seats when a corresponding message appears on the Control Display.

Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the Control Display.

1. Move the respective seat forward all the way.
2. Move the respective seat forward again. It moves forward briefly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.

The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disappears. If the message continues to be displayed, repeat the calibration. If the message does not disappear after a re‐peat calibration, have the system checked as soon as possible?

Caution: Unobstructed area of movement. Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or damage to objects.

FAQ’s