BMW XM - Page 314

socket. To avoid malfunctions, activate use of
the trailer or rear carrier manually.
When the trailer socket is occupied or trailer
towing is activated, some driver assistance
systems may be restricted or not available. A
Check Control message is displayed where ap-
plicable.
Safety information
Warning
If the control display is configured incorrectly,
some driver assistance systems may have
limited functionality or malfunction. There is
a risk of accident. Make sure that the corre-
sponding setting is enabled when using the
trailer or rear carrier.
Activating/deactivating trailer towing
manually
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Trailer mode"
6. "Type"
7. Select whether you are driving with or with-
out a trailer/rear carrier.
Maximum speed
General information
When towing a trailer, you can configure
the maximum permitted speed for the vehi-
cle-trailer combination. Depending on vehicle
equipment, this setting is considered by speed
limit systems.
Additional information:
▷
Speed Limit Info, refer to page 221.
▷ Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 243.
Setting the maximum speed
1. Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Trailer mode"
6. "Maximum permitted speed"
7. Select the desired speed.
Uphill grades
General information
Trailer towing is permitted up to gradients of
12 %.
If higher trailer loads are approved at a later
point in time, the gradient limit is 8%.
Driving off on uphill grades
The parking brake is automatically released
when the accelerator pedal is activated.
In order to prevent rolling back when driving
off, use the parking brake.
1.
Pull and release the switch shortly
before starting. Press and release the
The parking brake is set.
2. Step on the accelerator pedal sufficiently to
drive off.
Hills
A car-trailer combination has the tendency to
swing more readily on hills.
Manually downshift to the next-lowest gear
before driving on a hill and drive downhill
slowly.
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