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Self-leveling suspension
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2-axle self-leveling suspension
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The warning lamp for the self-
leveling suspension comes on,
or the message "SELFLEVEL
leveling suspension comes on,
or the message "SELFLEVEL
SUSP.INACT" appears in the Check
Control: there is a malfunction in the
self-leveling suspension.
Control: there is a malfunction in the
self-leveling suspension.
Stop and inspect the vehicle. If the rear
of the vehicle is visibly lower than the
front, possibly accompanied by a tilt
noticeable when you compare the left
rear with the right rear, please respond
by immediately proceeding to the near-
est BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
Drive with appropriate caution in the
meantime. The vehicle has reduced
ground clearance and driving comfort
may be noticeably reduced.
of the vehicle is visibly lower than the
front, possibly accompanied by a tilt
noticeable when you compare the left
rear with the right rear, please respond
by immediately proceeding to the near-
est BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
Drive with appropriate caution in the
meantime. The vehicle has reduced
ground clearance and driving comfort
may be noticeably reduced.
Even when the position of the vehicle is
normal, have the system checked as
soon as possible when a malfunction is
indicated.
normal, have the system checked as
soon as possible when a malfunction is
indicated.
The concept
Your vehicle is equipped with 2-axle
self-leveling suspension acting on both
the front and rear suspension. This sys-
tem combines automatic self-leveling,
which compensates for variations in
front-to-rear load-distribution patterns,
with a selection feature allowing drivers
to choose from among several ride-
height options.
self-leveling suspension acting on both
the front and rear suspension. This sys-
tem combines automatic self-leveling,
which compensates for variations in
front-to-rear load-distribution patterns,
with a selection feature allowing drivers
to choose from among several ride-
height options.
You may choose from among the fol-
lowing ride heights:
lowing ride heights:
>
Normal
The standard setting is intended for
most operating conditions, including
trailer towing
The standard setting is intended for
most operating conditions, including
trailer towing
>
Off-Road
Increased level for more ground
clearance
Increased level for more ground
clearance
>
Access
Lowers vehicle for more convenient
cargo handling or easier passenger
entries and exits.
Lowers vehicle for more convenient
cargo handling or easier passenger
entries and exits.
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
ride height is selected manually, the
driver has the additional option of revis-
ing the ride-height selection by entering
a new command during the adjustment
process.
process.
When the vehicle is stationary, the sys-
tem executes ride-height changes in
both directions – up and down – when-
ever the doors are closed. The liftgate/
tailgate may be open. The system
raises the vehicle only when the engine
is running.
tem executes ride-height changes in
both directions – up and down – when-
ever the doors are closed. The liftgate/
tailgate may be open. The system
raises the vehicle only when the engine
is running.
The system's automatic self-leveling
feature automatically compensates for
variations in the vehicle's load.
feature automatically compensates for
variations in the vehicle's load.
Frequent changes in ride height
initiated at short intervals can
initiated at short intervals can
overheat the compressor, causing the
system to briefly suspend active opera-
tion.
system to briefly suspend active opera-
tion.
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