BMW X5 2023 Owner's Manual page 321

Reversing with Trailer Assistant
1. Attach and connect trailer to vehicle.
2. Depending on vehicle equipment and na-
tional-market version, activate trailer tow-
ing on the control display.
3. With the vehicle at a standstill, press
button or engage reverse gear.
The parking assistance systems view is
displayed.
4. "Start Trailer Assistant"
The control display shows the rearview
camera image with a view of the tow bar
and a stylized view of the vehicle with
trailer.
5. If necessary, shift into reverse.
6. Set the desired kink angle.
Follow the instructions on the control dis-
play where required.
7. Take your hands off the steering wheel and
carefully drive in reverse with the accelera-
tor pedal and the brake.
Green: the system takes control of
steering.
When driving in reverse, observe the vehi-
cle's surroundings.
In case of obstacles, stop immediately and
take over control of the vehicle.
8. If necessary, adjust the kink angle while
driving to correct the direction.
9. Engage selector lever position P when fin-
ished maneuvering.
Canceling Trailer Assistant
manually
Maneuvering of the car-trailer combination can
be aborted manually:
"Cancel"
Trailers and load carriers
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Canceling Trailer Assistant
automatically
The system automatically cancels in situations
such as the following:
▷ When the driver grasps the steering wheel
or takes over steering.
▷ When shifting from reverse to selector lever
position D, the Trailer Assistant switches to
standby mode.
If reverse is engaged again after a short
distance, the function is active again.
▷ During activation or intervention by driver
assistance systems.
▷ When the view on the control display is
overlaid with messages.
▷ In case of a slippery surface.
▷ When the vehicle is rolling, such as on a
slope.
▷ In case of changed ambient conditions.
▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.
Turning trailer protection brake
on/off
Whenever the Trailer Assistant is canceled, the
trailer protection brake is then applied and the
vehicle is secured at a standstill. As a result,
the car-trailer combination cannot continue to
roll uncontrolled. This function can be turned
on and off.
1. Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking"
6. "Trailer protection braking"
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