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2-axle self-leveling suspension*
The concept
Your vehicle is equipped with 2-axle
a new command during the adjustment
process.
self-leveling suspension acting on both When the vehicle is stationary, the sys-
the front and rear suspension. This sys- tem executes ride-height changes in
tem combines automatic self-leveling,
which compensates for variations in
front-to-rear load-distribution patterns,
both directions – up and down – when-
ever the doors are closed. The tailgate/
liftgate may be open. The system raises
with a selection feature allowing drivers the vehicle only when the engine is run-
to choose from among several ride-
height options.
ning.
The system's automatic self-leveling
feature automatically compensates for
variations in the vehicle's load.
You may choose from among the fol-
lowing ride heights:
Self-leveling suspension display
>
Normal
The ground clearance of the vehicle
6.5-9 in/16.5-22 cm, depending on the
level selected.
1
Off-Road
The standard setting is intended for
most operating conditions, including
trailer towing
Off-Road
Increased level for more ground
clearance
2 Standard
3
Access
>
>
Frequent changes in ride height
initiated at short intervals can
overheat the compressor, causing the
system to briefly suspend active opera-
tion.<
The LEDs not only show the current ride
height, but also indicate changes:
LED on: indicates the vehicle's cur-
rent ride height
Access
>
Lowers vehicle for more convenient
cargo handling or easier passenger
entries and exits.
>Ride-height LED flashes while the
LED for the earlier level remains on:
the ride height is being adjusted to a
new level, either automatically or in
response to driver input at the button.
Changes in ride height are initiated
either manually, using the control but-
ton, refer to page 97, or automatically in
response to specific speeds. When the
ride height is selected manually, the
driver has the additional option of revis-
ing the ride-height selection by entering
When the suspension reaches the new
ride height the flashing LED reverts to
continuous operation, and the LED for
the earlier level goes out.
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| 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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