In the 2024 BMW i7 and 2024 BMW iX, the two-axle self-leveling suspension uses air springs to ensure the best possible driving comfort. Regardless of the load, the vehicle will be maintained at the configured vehicle level.
The shock absorbers can be set from comfortable to sporty via the My Modes drive modes.
Depending on the driving situation, the vehicle level can be set to different levels:
• Normal level: for normal road condition.
• Increased level: in the event of poor road conditions or unevenness.
Perform the following to activate/deactivate or set self-leveling suspension:
• To activate the system, press the 'self-leveling suspension' button and hold for approx. 7 seconds, then release.
The self-leveling suspension is automatically activated after driving off at speeds above approx. 6 mph/10 km/h.
• To deactivate the system, Press and hold the button for approx. 7 seconds, until the LED flashes rapidly.
• To set the vehicle level manually, press the 'self-leveling suspension' button
Depending on vehicle speed, using this button lifts the vehicle to the raised level.
LED display
• LED off: Normal vehicle level.
• LED flashes: Vehicle level is being adjusted.
• LED illuminates: Raised vehicle level.
• LED flashes rapidly: Vehicle level cannot be adjusted.
Setting the vehicle level automatically
The vehicle will lower automatically in the following situations:
• My Modes: "SPORT".
• At higher speeds.
When a set vehicle level is exited due to the speed, the vehicle level will be adjusted according to the selected driving mode.
Long stationary periods
• During long stationary periods, the vehicle may lower itself. This is not a malfunction.
• When the drive-ready state is switched on with the doors closed, the vehicle is raised to the normal level automatically.
• Depending on the condition of the vehicle, raising to normal level may take several minutes.
System limits
• It may not possible to change the vehicle level during sporty driving.
• It may not be possible to change the vehicle level with articulated axles.
• It may only be possible to raise the vehicle level in the drive-ready state.
• If the vehicle battery charge is too low, the vehicle level cannot be changed.
• If the vehicle level is frequently changed in quick succession, the system switches off to prevent overheating and will be temporarily unavailable or operate at a delay. Let the system cool down, if needed.
• If the payload is increased, the highest driving level may be disabled or automatically exited in order to protect the system.
Malfunction
• A Check Control message is displayed.
• In case of a malfunction, the vehicle will have changed handling characteristics or a noticeably reduced driving comfort.
• Have the vehicle checked by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
