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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 it is
riding significantly lower in the rear than
in the front, or if it is sitting at an incline
– left rear compared to right rear - con-
sult the nearest BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center. Drive with appropriate
caution in the meantime. The vehicle
has reduced ground clearance or
driving comfort is noticeably reduced.
riding significantly lower in the rear than
in the front, or if it is sitting at an incline
– left rear compared to right rear - con-
sult the nearest BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center. Drive with appropriate
caution in the meantime. The vehicle
has reduced ground clearance or
driving comfort is noticeably reduced.
Even if the attitude of the vehicle is
normal, you should consult the nearest
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center if
the warning lamp indicates a system
malfunction.
normal, you should consult the nearest
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center if
the warning lamp indicates a system
malfunction.
The concept
Your vehicle is equipped with 2-axle
self-leveling suspension acting on both
the front and rear suspension. This
system combines automatic self-lev-
eling, which compensates for variations
in front-to-rear load-distribution pat-
terns, 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
system combines automatic self-lev-
eling, which compensates for variations
in front-to-rear load-distribution pat-
terns, 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:
>
Standard
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
Higher ride height for increased
ground clearance
Higher ride height for increased
ground clearance
>
Access
Lowers vehicle for more convenient
cargo handling or easier passenger
ingress and exits
Lowers vehicle for more convenient
cargo handling or easier passenger
ingress and exits
cally in response to specific speeds.
When the ride height is selected manu-
ally, the driver has the additional option
of revising the ride-height selection by
entering a new command during the
adjustment process.
When the ride height is selected manu-
ally, the driver has the additional option
of revising the ride-height selection by
entering a new command during the
adjustment process.
When the vehicle is stationary, the
system executes ride-height changes in
both directions (up and down) when-
ever the doors are closed. The tailgate/
liftgate may be open. The system raises
the vehicle only when the engine is run-
ning.
system executes ride-height changes in
both directions (up and down) when-
ever the doors are closed. The tailgate/
liftgate may be open. The system raises
the vehicle only when the engine is run-
ning.
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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