2007 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 88

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety Activating HDC Malfunction of driving stability control systems When driving on poor roads, avoid using full throttle or pressing the accelerator beyond the kick-down point and also avoid heavy braking. Otherwise, the drive train may be damaged or accidents can occur.< Adaptive Drive* Press the button; the LED lights up. The HDC display is shown in the instrument cluster. The LED flashes when the brakes are applied automatically. The concept Adaptive Drive reduces undesirable vehicle movements that occur when driving on rough roads or with a dynamic driving style. Maximum driving comfort and driving dynamics are achieved in this way. Deactivating HDC Press the button again. The LED and the HDC display go out. HDC is also activated at speeds over approx. 37 mph/60 km/h. Chassis and suspension tuning You can choose between two types of chassis and suspension tuning. > Normal: The comfortable chassis and suspension tuning setting offers optimum comfort when traveling. > Sport: The sportier chassis and suspension tuning setting offers increased vehicle agility. Displays in instrument cluster Selecting chassis and suspension tuning 1 2 Display for target speed HDC display Malfunction HDC is temporarily unavailable in the following situations due to a high brake temperature: > The LED in the button and the display HDC go out during HDC operation. > The LED in the button and the HDC display do not light up when the button is pressed. Press the button. The system switches between the two chassis and suspension tuning settings. > Sport: The LED in the button lights up and SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster. 86 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG