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Driving comfort

Vehicle features and options Two-axle ride level control

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Principle

The two-axle self-leveling suspension uses air

springs to ensure the best possible driving

comfort. Regardless of the load, the vehicle will

be maintained at the configured vehicle level.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

General information

The shock absorbers can be set from comfort-

able to sporty via the My Modes drive modes.

Executive Drive Pro

Depending on the driving situation, the vehicle

level can be set to different levels:

Executive Drive Pro is an actively controlled

chassis. The system combines a high level of

driving comfort with dynamic handling charac-

teristics and minimizes roll tendency when cor-

nering.

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Normal level: for normal road condition.

Increased level: in the event of poor road

conditions or unevenness.

Executive Drive Pro consists of Active Roll Sta-

bilization and Integral Active Steering.

Safety information

Additional information:

Integral Active Steering, refer to page 223.

Active Roll Stabilization, refer to page 282.

Warning

Adjusting the vehicle height may result in

trapped body parts or damaged vehicle parts.

There is a risk of injury and risk of prop-

erty damage. When adjusting the vehicle

height, make sure that the areas of move-

ment around the vehicle and at the wheel

housing are free.

Active roll stabilization

Active roll stabilization provides increased driv-

ing comfort while improving vehicle agility and

stability. Among other things, the system en-

ables a more dynamic response to steering

movements and reduces the body's tendency

to roll when cornering quickly or making quick

evasive maneuvers. This means that, e.g., the

lateral head movements of the occupants are

reduced.

In addition, unevenness on one side of the

road is largely compensated for and is barely

perceptible to the occupants.

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Depending on vehicle speed, using this button

lifts the vehicle to the raised level.

Overview

Button in vehicle

LED display

▷

LED off: Normal vehicle level.

▷

LED flashes: Vehicle level is being ad-

justed.

▷

LED illuminates: Raised vehicle level.

LED flashes rapidly: Vehicle level cannot be

adjusted.

Setting the vehicle level

automatically

Self-leveling suspension

The vehicle will lower automatically in the fol-

lowing situations:

Functional requirement

All doors are closed.

▷

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.

Opening a door while raising or lowering the

vehicle interrupts the process. The process

continues after closing the door.

Long stationary periods

During long stationary periods, the vehicle may

lower itself. This is not a malfunction.

Activating/deactivating self-leveling

suspension

The system can be deactivated, e.g., to

change a wheel or for towing.

When the drive-ready state is switched on with

the doors closed, the vehicle is raised to the

normal level automatically.

Deactivate system:

Press and hold the button for approx.

7 seconds, until the LED flashes rap-

idly.

Depending on the condition of the vehicle, rais-

ing to normal level may take several minutes.

To activate system:

System limits

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It may not possible to change the vehicle

level during sporty driving.

Press the button and hold for approx.

7 seconds, then release.

It may not be possible to change the vehicle

level with articulated axles.

The self-leveling suspension is automatically

activated after driving off at speeds above ap-

prox. 6 mph/10 km/h.

It may only be possible to raise the vehicle

level in the drive-ready state.

If the vehicle battery charge is too low, the

vehicle level cannot be changed.

Setting the vehicle level manually

Press the button.

If the vehicle level is frequently changed in

quick succession, the system switches off

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to prevent overheating and will be tempo-

rarily unavailable or operate at a delay. Let

the system cool down, if needed.

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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 vehicle checked by an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

BMW IconicSounds

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the vehicle drive sound can be

adjusted using BMW IconicSounds.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "IconicSounds"

6. Select the desired setting.

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