What does the 'limit' warning mean on a BMW X5?

[VanBeckett]

BMW's limit light refers to the vehicle's speed limiter. If the limit light is on, it indicates that the car is issuing a speed limit alert, likely because the driver accidentally pressed the speed limit button, triggering the alarm. This feature can be turned off in the settings. For example, if the car's speed limit is set to 80km/h, the limit light will alert when the vehicle exceeds this preset speed. Cancel the setting via iDrive: You can cancel this setting through the iDrive system. After locating the speed settings, you can choose whether to enable the speed alarm. Check the box to activate the alarm setting, or uncheck it to deactivate. This speed limit function is rarely used, as normal driving speeds typically hover around 80km/h, and urban driving speeds are even lower. However, it can be useful on highways to maintain the vehicle's speed within a required range, preventing traffic violations. Speed limit setting: To set the speed limit, press the limit button. When the limit light on the dashboard illuminates, use the +/- buttons to adjust the restricted speed. For instance, if the car is driving on a highway and the speed is set to 120km/h, even if the driver presses the accelerator further, the vehicle's speed will remain capped at 120km/h.