BMW X5 Owner's Manual page 284

CONTROLS
xOffroad driving modes in detail
All driving modes
When the xOffroad driving modes are switched
on, the following vehicle settings will be applied:
▷ Auto Start/Stop function is switched off.
▷ Transmission and accelerator pedal: the shift‐
ing behavior and response to the accelerator
pedal are adjusted.
▷ The all-wheel-drive system is set to the best
possible traction.
▷ Display on the Control Display: the power dis‐
tribution on the wheels can also be displayed
in the xOffroad display.
With the proper equipment, additional terrain-
specific camera perspectives can be se‐
lected.
▷ Head-Up Display: in addition to the speed
limit, the compass and the values for inclina‐
tion angles and tilt angles will also be dis‐
played in the Head-up Display.
"xGRAVEL"
This driving mode is active every time the xOff‐
road driving modes are switched on.
Setting for: "Optimized vehicle setting for easy
terrain."
When switching on, the following additional vehi‐
cle settings are carried out, for example:
▷ Antilock Braking System: the response be‐
havior is adjusted.
▷ DSC Dynamic Stability Control: the response
behavior is adjusted.
▷ Two-axle ride level control: high level 1 is set.
"xSAND"
Setting for: "Optimized vehicle setting for heavy
terrain with loose surface. For maximum traction,
deactivate DSC."
When switching on, the following additional vehi‐
cle settings are carried out, for example:
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▷ Antilock Braking System: the response be‐
havior is adjusted.
▷ DSC Dynamic Stability Control: the response
behavior is adjusted.
▷ Two-axle ride level control: high level 1 is set.
"xROCKS"
Setting for: "Optimized vehicle setting for heavy
terrain with strong irregularities. For maximum
traction, deactivate DSC."
When switching on, the following additional vehi‐
cle settings are carried out, for example:
▷ Antilock Braking System: the response be‐
havior is adjusted.
▷ DSC Dynamic Stability Control: the response
behavior is adjusted.
▷ Two-axle ride level control: high level 2 is set.
"xSNOW"
Setting for: "Optimized vehicle setting for
assured handling on slippery road."
When switching on, the following additional vehi‐
cle settings are carried out, for example:
▷ Two-axle ride level control: normal level is set.
▷ Steptronic transmission: the shift behavior is
set to gentle gear changes. The vehicle
drives off in second gear.
▷ Accelerator pedal: the characteristic of the
accelerator pedal is optimized for gentle han‐
dling.
Manual switching off
Press button 1. The LED on the button goes out.
The last driving mode that was set through the
Driving Dynamics Control will be activated.