2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 99

very direct. In the higher speed range, on the other hand, the steering angle is reduced more and more. This improves the handling capability of your BMW over the entire speed range. In critical situations, the system can make targeted corrections to the steering angle provided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes. Brake force display* BMW X5 Malfunction The warning lamp lights up yellow and a message is shown on the Control Display. The active steering is defective or has been temporarily deactivated. At low speeds, greater steering wheel movements are required, whereas at higher speeds, the vehicle reacts more sensitively to steering wheel movements. The stability-promoting intervention can also be deactivated. Proceed cautiously and drive defensively. On the right: heavy braking. BMW X6 Deactivation Active steering deactivates in order to carry out an initialization. This deactivation is displayed by means of a message. The initialization can take several minutes. If the message does not disappear during the current trip, have the system checked. On the left: normal braking. On the right: heavy braking. Defect In the event of a defect, a corresponding text message is displayed. Have the system checked. 97 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips On the left: normal braking. Controls At a glance