At the steering wheel: controls and indicators

1 Sedan: rear window sunshade
2 Rear window regulator lockout switch
3 Opening and closing windows
4 Folding and unfolding mirrors
5 Adjusting exterior rearview mirrors
6
Turn signals
High beam, headlamp flasher
Parking lamps
Self-diagnostic system
On-Board Computer
7 Steering wheel buttons
Telephone
► short press: answer a call, end a call, start dialing
► long press:
redial
Volume
Switching voice control system on and off
Forward/reverse
► Radio short press:
change station; long press:
manual station search or automatic band scan
► CD short press:
select track; long press:
fast forward/rewind
► TV switch channels
► Telephone short press: select number from list
Individually programmable
Individually programmable
8 Instrument cluster
9
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor
Touring: rear window wiper
10 Ignition lock
11 Horn, entire surface
12
Steering Wheel Heating
Steering Wheel Position Adjustment
13
Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
14 Hood release
15 Trunk lid opener
16
Rear Fog Lamps
Headlight aim adjustment
Virtual display
17
Parking lights
Low beam
Automatic headlight control 90 Adaptive cornering light
18
Instrument Cluster Illumination
Fog lamps
Test yourself
A quick BMW X5 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.