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Driving comfort

Vehicle features and options Adaptive M Suspension

Professional

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

The Adaptive M Professional suspension is ac-

available, or may become available in the fu-

tively controlled and includes the following sys-

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

tems:

Additional information:

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Adaptive M chassis, refer to page 269.

Active Roll Stabilization, refer to page 269.

Integral Active Steering, refer to page 211.

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Adaptive M chassis

Active roll stabilization

Principle

The Adaptive M chassis is an intelligent, con-

trollable sport chassis.

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.

The chassis reduces body movements with a

sporty driving style or on an uneven road.

General information

The intelligent control of the chassis increases

the driving dynamics and driving comfort de-

pending on the road condition and driving

style.

Adaptive suspension

Depending on vehicle equipment, the regu-

lated rear axle differential lock is adjusted

to the respective traction conditions as neces-

sary.

Principle

The chassis reduces body movements with a

sporty driving style or on an uneven road.

Setting

The system offers different shock absorber

settings ranging from comfortable travel to

sporty driving.

General information

Depending on the road condition, driving style

and selected drive mode, the electronically

controlled shock absorbers enable both in-

creased driving dynamics and improved driving

comfort.

The shock absorbers are adjusted depending

on the selected driving mode as well as the

road condition and driving style.

Additional information:

Driving Experience Control, refer to page 128.

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In "SPORT" drive mode: increased driving

dynamics to support a sporty driving style.

If necessary, the vehicle will be lowered at

higher speeds.

In all other drive modes: support for a com-

fort-oriented driving style.

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High level 2:

Highest vehicle level, for terrains with major

uneven surfaces in the lowest speed range.

If necessary, the vehicle will be lowered at

higher speeds.

Two-axle ride level control

Principle

Safety information

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.

Warning

Adjusting the vehicle height may result in

trapped body parts or damaged vehicle parts.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to

property. When adjusting the vehicle height,

make sure that the areas of movement

around the vehicle and at the wheel housing

are free.

General information

The shock absorbers can be set from comfort-

able to sporty via the Driving Experience Con-

trol drive modes.

Depending on the driving situation, the vehicle

level can be set to different levels:

Overview

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Entry height:

Lowest vehicle level setting.

Rocker button in vehicle

When the vehicle is stationary, the following

options are available for setting the entry

height:

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With the rocker button on the center

console.

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With the button in lower trunk lid

With the My BMW app.

The vehicle will be raised according to the

selected drive mode when driving off.

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Sport level:

Rocker button for level control.

Lowest vehicle level, for driving at higher

speeds.

Normal level:

Standard level for normal roads and

speeds.

High level 1:

Raised vehicle level for easy terrain at re-

duced speed.

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Button on lower tailgate

Setting the vehicle level manually

Press rocker button forward:

Button for self-leveling suspension.

The vehicle is raised to the next highest vehicle

level.

Press rocker button backward:

Functional requirement

All doors are closed.

The vehicle will lower by one level.

Opening a door while raising or lowering the

vehicle interrupts the process. The process

continues after closing the door.

LED display on rocker button

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LED illuminates: Current vehicle level dis-

played.

Activating/deactivating self-leveling

suspension

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

change a wheel or for towing.

LED flashes: adjustment procedure run-

ning. The vehicle raises or lowers itself.

LED flashes rapidly: The selected vehicle

level is not possible at this time.

Push the rocker button forward or pull it back-

ward, then hold for approx. 7 seconds.

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LED off: System is deactivated.

All LEDs on rocker button flashing: System

is initializing. The selected vehicle level will

be adjusted as required after initialization.

When the rocker button is released, the LED

indicates the system status.

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LED illuminates: the self-leveling suspen-

sion is activated.

Setting the vehicle level

automatically

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LED goes out: the self-leveling suspension

is deactivated.

While driving

The vehicle will lower automatically in the fol-

lowing situations:

The self-leveling suspension is automatically

activated after driving off at speeds above ap-

prox. 6 mph/10 km/h.

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When switching to SPORT drive mode.

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.

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In the event of a flat tire

Setting the vehicle level

When a loss of tire inflation pressure is de-

tected in a wheel, the pressure on this wheel

is reduced automatically to increase the possi-

ble distance traveled. In this situation, only the

normal level is available.

For safety reasons, lowering is only possible

from the normal level or the Sport level.

1. Apply the parking brake and turn off drive-

ready state using the Start/Stop button.

2. Closing the doors.

3. In the My BMW app, switch to the entry

height menu and follow the instructions.

Adjusting vehicle level using button

on lower tailgate

Additional information:

Principle

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.

When the tailgate is open, the button on the

tailgate can be used to lower the vehicle to en-

try height and raise it again for easier loading

and unloading.

Canceling the adjustment procedure

If an adjustment procedure was started with

the My BMW app, it can be canceled with the

app.

Setting the vehicle level

Press the button on the lower tailgate.

The vehicle is lowered to entry height.

Press the button again to raise the ve-

hicle.

Long stationary periods

During long stationary periods, the vehicle may

lower itself. This is not a malfunction.

The flashing of the LED in the button indicates

the level change.

When the drive-ready state is switched on with

the doors closed, the vehicle is raised to the

normal level automatically.

During the raising procedure, the vehicle raises

itself from the entry height to the level that was

selected last or the normal level.

Depending on the condition of the vehicle, rais-

ing to normal level may take several minutes.

System limits

Canceling the adjustment procedure

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It may not possible to change the vehicle

level during sporty driving.

Press the button again. The vehicle raises or

lowers itself back to the starting level.

It may not be possible to change the vehicle

level with articulated axles.

Lowering the vehicle level via the

My BMW app

It may only be possible to raise the vehicle

level in the drive-ready state.

Principle

If the vehicle battery charge is too low, the

vehicle level cannot be changed.

Using the My BMW App and a compatible

Apple iPhone, the vehicle level can be set

when stationary, e.g., to make loading or entry

easier.

If the vehicle level is frequently changed in

quick succession, the system switches off

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.

Overview

When the trailer power socket is occupied,

only the normal level is available.

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.

1

xOFFROAD: button

xOFFROAD: rocker switch

Have the vehicle checked by an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

2

Activating xOFFROAD driving mode

Press the button.

xOFFROAD package

or

Principle

Push the rocker switch forward or pull it back-

ward.

The xOFFROAD package assists the driver

when driving on unpaved roads or when there

is reduced traction.

The following functions are executed:

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The LED in the button illuminates.

General information

The following xOFFROAD driving mode is

set: "xGRAVEL".

The system offers four different xOFFROAD

driving modes for selection. When an xOFF-

ROAD driving mode is switched on, individual

systems in the vehicle are set to the best pos-

sible traction and driving stability.

Additional information:

xOFFROAD driving modes in detail, refer to

page 274.

xOFFROAD driving modes can be selected

based on the ground conditions.

With two-axle ride level control, the vehicle

level is set according to the corresponding

xOFFROAD driving mode.

Observe the information in the chapter Driving

tips for driving on poor roads.

Additional information:

Driving on poor roads, refer to page 312.

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Additional vehicle settings are applied, de-

pending on the xOFFROAD driving mode se-

lected.

Setting the xOFFROAD driving

mode

xOFFROAD

Settings

driving mode

"xGRAVEL"

Setting for easy terrain.

High level 1 of the two-axle

self-leveling suspension is

set.

"xSAND"

Setting for difficult terrain

with loose ground.

Repeatedly push the rocker switch forward or

pull it back until the desired xOFFROAD driving

mode is displayed on the instrument cluster.

High level 1 of the two-axle

self-leveling suspension is

set.

For maximum traction, dis-

able Dynamic Stability Con-

trol.

Deactivating xOFFROAD driving

mode

Press the button.

Deactivate Forward Collision

Mitigation as necessary to

prevent it from automatically

activating Dynamic Stability

Control.

The LED in the button goes out.

The last driving mode that was set

through the Driving Experience Control will be

activated.

If a driving mode is selected via Driving Expe-

rience Control, xOFFROAD driving mode is au-

tomatically deactivated.

xOFFROAD driving modes in detail

When xOFFROAD driving modes are switched

on, the following vehicle settings are applied:

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Auto Start/Stop function is switched off.

The shift characteristics and response to

the accelerator pedal are adapted.

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The all-wheel drive system is set for opti-

mum traction.

The response characteristics of the Antilock

Braking System are adapted.

The response characteristics of Dynamic

Stability Control are adapted.

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Graph of wheel angle.

xOFFROAD

driving mode

Settings

With navigation system: elevation for the

current position.

"xROCKS"

Setting for difficult terrain

with severe ground uneven-

ness.

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Level adjustment of the two-axle ride level

control.

Additional information:

High level 2 of the two-axle

self-leveling suspension is

set.

Live Vehicle, refer to page 136.

System limits

At higher speeds, the characteristics of the se-

lected xOFFROAD driving mode are reduced.

For maximum traction, dis-

able Dynamic Stability Con-

trol.

Deactivate Forward Collision

Mitigation as necessary to

prevent it from automatically

activating Dynamic Stability

Control.

BMW IconicSounds

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the vehicle drive sound can be

adjusted using BMW IconicSounds.

"xSNOW"

Setting for road smoothness.

The transmission shift char-

acteristics are set to smooth

gear changes. The vehicle

drives off in second gear as

necessary.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "IconicSounds"

The accelerator pedal char-

acteristics are optimized for

gentle handling.

6. Select the desired setting.

Additional information:

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Two-axle ride level control, refer to

page 270.

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Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to

page 173.

xOFFROAD display

Enabling an xOFFROAD driving mode auto-

matically opens the xOFFROAD display in the

Live Vehicle menu.

The following information is displayed:

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Distribution of drive torque to the wheels.

Longitudinal inclination: specified in per-

cent.

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Transverse inclination: specified in degrees.

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