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xDrive
HDC Hill Descent Control
xDrive is the 4-wheel drive system of
your X5. The combined effects of xDrive
and DSC further optimize the traction
and dynamic driving characteristics.
The 4-wheel drive system xDrive vari-
ably distributes the drive torque to the
front and rear axle depending on the
driving situation and prevailing road
conditions.
The concept
HDC is a system for driving downhill in
steep terrain. This system reduces vehi-
cle speed on steep downhill gradients,
thus allowing you to maintain even bet-
ter control of your BMW under these
conditions.
The vehicle moves at slightly more than
walking speed without active interven-
tion from the driver.
Malfunctions
HDC is available for activation at vehi-
cle speeds below approx. 20 mph/
Please be sure to read the information
on the DSC Dynamic Stability Control/
xDrive warning lamp on page 22 and on
the possible lamp combinations that
can light up on page 20.
Activating system
km/h. When driving down steep hills
Press the button; the LED lights up.
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with a speed below approx. 20 mph/
35
km/h, the vehicle reduces speed
The LED flashes when the brakes are
applied automatically.
automatically down to slightly more
than walking speed, approx. 5 mph/
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at a constant.
km/h, and then maintains this speed
Deactivating system
Press the button again; the LED goes
out.
You can use the accelerator or brakes
to vary this automatically controlled
speed within a range extending from
approx. 3 mph/5 km/h to 15 mph/
HDC is deactivated automatically above
a road speed of approx. 35 mph/
60
km/h and when the ignition is
25
km/h.
switched off.
You can specify a target speed within
the same range by using the +/– but-
tons of the cruise control.
HDC is automatically deactivated once
vehicle speed again exceeds approx.
35
mph/60 km/h.
Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG
| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW X5 Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E53, BMW X5 3.0i, BMW X5 4.4i, BMW X5 4.8is |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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