BMW iX Owner's Manual page 257

Opening a door while raising or lowering the
vehicle interrupts the process. The process
continues after closing the door.
Setting
The system offers different shock absorber
settings ranging from comfortable travel to
sporty driving.
The shock absorber settings are assigned to
the different driving modes of the My Modes.
Additional information:
My Modes, refer to page 126.
Activating/deactivating self-leveling
suspension
The system can be deactivated, e.g., to
change a wheel or for towing.
Deactivate system:
Press and hold the button for approx.
7 seconds, until the LED flashes rap-
idly.
To activate system:
Press the button and hold for approx.
7 seconds, then release.
The self-leveling suspension is automatically
activated after driving off at speeds above ap-
prox. 6 mph/10 km/h.
Adjusting the level manually
Press the button.
When the button is activated at a certain
speed, the vehicle is raised to the elevated
level.
Adjusting the level automatically
The vehicle will lower automatically in the fol-
lowing situations:
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Driving comfort
▷ My Modes: "SPORT".
▷ At higher speeds.
When a set vehicle level is exited due to the
speed, the vehicle level will be adjusted ac-
cording to the selected driving mode.
Long stationary periods
During long stationary periods, the vehicle may
lower itself. This is not a malfunction.
When the drive-ready state is switched on with
the doors closed, the vehicle is raised to the
normal level automatically.
Depending on the condition of the vehicle, rais-
ing to normal level may take several minutes.
System limits
▷ It is not possible to change the level during
sporty driving.
▷ It may not be possible to change the level if
the axles are limited.
▷ It may only be possible to raise the vehicle
level in the drive-ready state.
▷ If the state of charge of the vehicle battery
is too low, a level change may not be possi-
ble.
▷ If level adjustment is activated frequently in
quick succession, the system switches off
to prevent overheating and is temporarily
unavailable or operates with a delay. Let
the system cool down, if needed.
▷ If the payload is increased, the highest driv-
ing level may be disabled or automatically
exited in order to protect the system.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
In case of a malfunction, the vehicle will have
changed handling characteristics or a noticea-
bly reduced driving comfort.
Have the system checked by an authorized
service center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop.
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