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BMW X5 2002 Owner's Manual

1. exceed specified um speeds ver exceed the maximum speed which the tires are rated ssional attempts by laymen to ires can lead to damage and iS s work performed by skilled onals only Your BMW Sports Vehicle center will be glad to u with both their expertise and er equipment for your vehicle 4 ndition tire pressure res display a perceptible loss in lity to cope with winter driving ns once the tread wears to 16 in 4 mm and should thus ced with the specified tire inflation 2s and be sure to have the ad tire assemblies balanced ne you change the tires Snow chains The use of narrow link BMW snow chains is approved only in pairs on the rear wheels and only with tire size 235 65 R 17 Comply with all manufac turer s safety precautions when mounting the chains Do not exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph 50 km h 141 en e release handle and open the To close Allow the hood to fall from a height of about 12 in 30 cm so that it audibly engages To avoid injuries be sure that the travel path of the hood is clear when itis closed as with all closing procedures If it is determined that the hood is not completely closed while driving stop immediately and close it securely 4 ary terminal for jump 5 Engine oil filler neck 143 g 164 6 Reservoir for windshield and nt expansion tank 145 headlamp washer system 143 ine oil 143 5
2. Ilow me home lamps ien you activate the headlamp fter parking the vehicle and g off the lamps the low beams e on for a brief period You may e this function deactivated if 1 4 gt ON warning er you open the driver s door sing turned the ignition key to 0 you will hear a buzzing yr a few seconds to remind you lamps have not been switched les with alphanumeric Check inder is given through the ontrol e driving lamps dlamps are automatically j on for daylight driving at Key position 2 Automatic headlamp control a When the switch is set to this ZE position the system automati cally activates or deactivates the low beams in response to changes in ambient light in tunnels at dusk etc as well as rain and snow gt The vehicle s external lamps remain on constantly when you switch on the fog lamps after the head lamps have come on automatically lt Automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s judgement in determining when the vehicle lamps should be switched on For example the sensors are not able to detect fog To avoid safety risks you should respond to these kinds of low visibility situations by switching the headlamps on manu ally lt You can have the sensitivity of AS your vehicle s automatic head lamp control adjusted lt peams Standing lamps Fog lamps 530us210 se yeams blue indicator lamp amp f
3. o M e a child restraint system with strap three additional tether ge points refer to the arrows in ration have been provided ing on the location selected for in the rear passenger area 1e tether strap to the corre g anchorage point to secure the straint system Remove the st on the middle location spective seating position is th a head restraint lift the head and pass the tether strap 1 the head restraint and the seat ve tether strap according to the traint manufacturer s instruc Before installing any child restraint device or child seat please read the following Never install a rear facing child restraint system in the front passenger seat of this vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an airbag supplemental restraint system for the front passenger Because the backrest on any rear facing child restraint system of the kind designed for infants under 1 year and 20 Ibs 9 kg would be within the airbag s deployment range you should never mount such a device in the front passenger seat since the impact of the airbag against the child restraint s backrest could lead to serious or fatal injuries If it is necessary for a child not an infant to ride in the front seat certain precautions should be taken First move the passenger seat as far away from the instrument panel as possible This important precaution is intended to maximize the distance between the airbag and the child Older children should
4. T Identifies systems or components AS which can either be activated or adapted to suit an individual driver s requirements Vehicle Memory Key Memory refer to page 61 Remember that activation and adjust ments on some of these systems can only be performed at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center 4 The individual vehicle On buying your BMW you have decided in favor of a model with individ ualized equipment and features This Owner s Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle Any differences can easily be identified since all optional accessories and special equipment are marked with an asterisk If your BMW features equipment which is not described in this Owner s Manual car radio or telephone for instance Supplementary Owner s Manuals are enclosed We ask you to read these manuals as well Status at time of printing BMW pursues a policy of continuous ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced state of the art technology For this reason it is possible that the features described in this Owner s Manual could differ from those on your vehicle Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out You are therefore asked to appreciate that n
5. es the suspension reaches the de height the flashing LED s to continuous operation and D for the earlier level goes out yr current ride height flashes for ly 3 seconds when you press tton change in ride height is ssible Raising Available only when the engine is running From Standard to Off Road Press button 1 while traveling at a speed of less than approx 30 mph 50 km h From Access to Standard gt Press button 1 or gt The setting automatically reverts to the standard setting once the vehicle exceeds a speed of roughly 20 mph 35 km h des 7 Off Road to Standard sS button 2 or matically once you exceed a ed of approx 30 mph 50 km h ch the system on he ignition key to position 2 do art the engine ain pressure on the button until low indicator lamp in the ment cluster comes on for al seconds or the message TIRE PRESSURE appears in heck Control you have driven for a few es the RDC will import the it inflation pressure in the tires gt reference values which the m will monitor only have to repeat this proce e tire inflation pressure must cted Otherwise the RDC func tomatically when the ignition position 2 and thus operates ar the vehicle is driven Loss of tire pressure If after a certain period of time the inflation pressure has gone down significantly which is normal for any tire the yellow indicator lamp comes on or
6. BMW recommends astrol X5 3 0i X5 4 4i X5 4 6is ations and thank you for choosing a BMW familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and hen you drive it We therefore have this request e the time to read this Owner s Manual and familiarize yourself with the n that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle It nportant data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum atisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW The 30 contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an service life nal information refer to the supplemental manuals r s Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle It y with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important safety and maintenance information al is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet Is or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models mend that you read this publication thoroughly is covered by the following warranties icle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Warranty missions System Defect Warranty missions Performance Warranty a Emission Control System Limited Warranty formation about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty n Booklet US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet models ou an enjoyable driving experienc
7. Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed spaces The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas Breathing the exhaust gases poses an extreme health risk and can lead to unconsciousness and death Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running An unattended vehicle with a running engine repre sents a potential safety hazard 4 1 the engine fail to start on the tempt if it is very hot or cold for ce S the accelerator pedal halfway n while engaging the starter tarts at very low temperatures pprox 5 F 15 C and at alti above 3 300 ft 1 000 meters the initial start attempt allow the ter to remain engaged somewhat jer approx 10 seconds 2 idle speed is controlled by the 2 computer system Increased s at start up are normal and decrease as the engine warms angine speed does not decrease e is required vent the battery from discharging 5 switch off electrical devices that tin use Switch the ignition off the vehicle is not being driven oO WwW E Extended starting attempts char acterized by excessively frequent or long periods with the starter engaged can lead to damage of the catalytic converter 4 When driving standing at idle and parking the vehicle take care to avoid contact between the hot exhaust system and flammable mate rials grass hay leaves etc Such contact could lead to a fire resulting
8. When the rear window defroster is activated the r lamp comes on The rear defroster switches off automat The air is cooled and dehu midified and depending on erature setting warmed ven the air conditioner system 1ed on Depending on the the windshield may fog over hen the engine is started You Ice condensation forming on lows by switching on the air ner ndensation forms in the air nditioner system during opera ch then exits under the vehicle f condensed water of this kind normal 4 Recirculated air mode You can respond to unpleasant odors outside the vehicle by temporarily switching off the outside air supply The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle If you have a steering wheel with multi function buttons with the button for the recirculated air mode you can also use this button to switch to the recirculated air mode refer to page 22 If the windows fog over in the recirculated air mode switch the recirculated air mode off and increase the air supply as required 4 passenger area ventilation ary dial for opening and closing vent outlets through an infinitely able range ors for adjusting airflow direction r that flows out here is somewhat than the air delivered to the foot filter icrofilter removes dust and pollen he incoming air It is replaced by MW Sports Activity Vehicle during regular maintenance A intial reduction in air s
9. should have the engine oil ed at least every 2 years since oil rates over time regardless of 147 Service and Warranty Information Booklet US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models For additional information on mainte nance intervals and procedures please refer to the Service and Warranty Infor mation Booklet US models or the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models As a precaution against corrosion it is advisable to have the body checked for damage from rocks or gravel at the same time depending upon operating conditions l gt Have your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center do the mainte nance and repair yBe sure that all maintenance work is confirmed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet US models or the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models These entries will constitute your proof that the vehicle has received regular maintenance They are also required for warranty claims 4 mnia Proposition 65 Warning a laws require us to state the J warning gine exhaust some of its nstituents and certain vehicle ents contain or emit chemicals o the State of California to ancer and birth defects or other ctive harm lt 4 An illuminated lamp informs you of the need for service not of the need to stop the vehicle ver the systems should be ed by your BMW Sports Activity e center at the earliest possible tunity cer
10. 6 Display for the entry and query buttons Depending on the operating mode the functions and alternatives that can be selected at the buttons are displayed here 7 Entry and query buttons for operating the various onboard systems ange the time the left side of the button the right side of the button ts flash in the display ar the setting IN on the left or right or hold the down re the entry the right side of the button 83 E To change the date T _ Press the left side of the button Uv oO wn wn uy mi a Press the right side of the button The dots and the DATE display flash To alter the setting bay Press on left or right or hold the button down To store the entry SET Press the right side of the button The clock takes leap years into account and therefore does not have to be reset manually o M atch e left side of the button shows slol O TIMER 08 SEC ee E a E To start the stopwatch function Press the right side of the button To take an intermediate time reading v v ml ml Ss 2 n mw o a Al M M The stopwatch display can be seen counting up the stopwatch continues to run To halt the stopwatch SET Press the right side of the button jk 1 The stopwatch is halted when the a ignition switch is turned back to 0 but starts to run again when the ignition key is turned to 1
11. X5 4 6is front 61 7 1 566 rear 62 8 1 596 ing circle dia 39 7 ft 12 1 meters BMW X5 3 0i BMW X5 4 4i BMW X5 4 6is full tank of fuel options not included 4533 2056 4586 2080 4824 2188 4824 2188 6005 2724 6005 2724 6005 2724 6005 2724 2787 1264 2787 1264 2787 1264 3307 1500 3307 1500 3307 1500 220 100 le gross vehicle weight 16 4 54 4 465 1540 according to DIN 69 04 1955 according to SAE Notes approx 24 6 approx 93 approx 2 0 approx 8 BMW X5 3 0i approx 2 5 approx 10 BMW X5 4 4i 4 6is Fuel specification page 25 ers approx 8 2 approx 7 8 For details page 143 ers 11 1 10 5 BMW X5 3 0i For details page 145 13 7 13 0 BMW X5 4 4i 4 6is ers 8 0 7 5 BMW X5 3 0i BMW High Performance 8 5 8 0 BMW X5 4 4i 4 6is Synthetic Oil For details page 144 Lifetime fluid no fluid change required 173 E 175 E Overview Controls and features Operation maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index sation s 108 ontrol 71 nitor 51 J mirror 54 it ated air 9 wheel sion with 89 nal B Backup lamps 65 bulb replacement 155 Battery 162 charge 162 discharged 164 Battery charge indicator lamp 18 Belts 49 Beverage holder 117 Blower 104 108 BMW comfort seat 46 BMW High Performan
12. and continue to drive for approx 200 yards 200 meters provided that traffic conditions allow you to do so m E o peng m ae Antilock Brake System ABS rea cover The concept lace heavy or hard objects on The Antilock Brake System ABS keeps o area cover These objects the wheels from locking during braking danger vehicle occupants thereby enhancing active driving safety eavy brake applications or Maneuvers Braking with ABS hooks If you are in a situation that requires full braking you will exploit the full benefits of the ABS system if you apply maximum pedal pressure panic stop Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness you can avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort despite the full brake application Pulsation at the brake pedal combined with sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicates to the driver that ABS is in its active mode Ispending articles of clothing hooks be sure that they will ruct the driver s vision Do not avy objects on the hooks If you ey could cause personal injury raking or evasive maneuvers 4 brakes the vehicle is driven only occa y during extended periods when hicle is not used at all and in ing conditions where brake appli s are less frequent there is an sed tendency for corrosion of the and accumulation of contamina 1 the brake pads This occurs se the minimal pressure which ye exerted by the pads to clean CS by brake
13. displayed in a different language 4 N Ke 2 temperature and average nsumption change the units of measure gt F for the outside tempera lay by ing and holding the trip eter reset button in ignition osition 1 1en turning the ignition key to 0 50 to page 74 Cruising range and average speed The computer bases its calculations of the cruising range on the previous driving style and conditions The computer ignores any time spent with the vehicle stationary and the engine switched off in its average speed calculations To cancel the display If the button in the turn signal lever is pressed briefly while the average speed is displayed the computer display can be masked out To restart calculations If you continue to press the button in the turn signal lever the average values which were just displayed for fuel consumption and speed will be recal culated from that point The engine must be running for this calculation Computer with alphanumeric display If your vehicle has Check Control with alphanumeric display the system s computer is described beginning on page 86 and in the Owner s Manual for the Onboard Computer ec o ion button for audio systems ion button for the cellular 2k tor lamp for independent venti k ains on if switch on time is ve hes while operating on button for the digital clock ymputer tor display for the various rd systems
14. id shoulder wear it as snugly your body as possible Do not 2 belt to rest against hard or bjects in your pockets Never 2 belt across your neck do not ross sharp edges and ensure belt does not become caught ed Avoid wearing bulky and pull on the lap belt periodi etension it over your shoulders ient of a frontal impact a loose could slide over your hips to abdominal injury In addition ty belt s restraint effectiveness ed if the belt is worn loosely nt mothers should always wear aty belts taking care to position elt against the lower hips will not exert pressure against yminal area 4 uctions on operating the safety fer to page 49 Seats Observe the following before adjusting Never try to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle The seat could respond with unexpected move ment and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident Never ride with the backrest reclined to an extreme horizontal angle especially important for front passengers to remember Keep the backrest relatively upright to minimize the risk of sliding under the safety belt and sustaining injury in an accident 4 Seat adjustment gt Mechanical seat adjustment refer to page 45 gt Power seat adjustment refer to page 46 gt Head restraints refer to page 47 gt Power rear backrest adjustment refer to page 48 D uo krest angle the lever and apply weight to or ove weight from the ba
15. ise the power windows are sealed 1 pressure to prevent wind noise closed a powerful motor is ad for efficient closing When g the windows always ensure ey are not obstructed in any way ervised use of these systems can in serious personal injury ve the ignition key to deactivate 2ctric power windows whenever ave the vehicle Never leave the 1 the vehicle with unsupervised an Never place anything that obstruct the driver s vision on or the windows 4 D m A Safety switch With the safety switch you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area by children for example You can also prevent adjust ments of the power rear seat backrests from the rear passenger area refer to page 48 Press the safety switch whenever children are riding in the rear of the vehicle Careless use of the power windows can lead to injury 4 yonroof Opening Closing ignition key in position 1 or ress the switch or slide it in the direction until you feel resis dliner slides back somewhat u raise the sunroof When the is opened the headliner retracts remains open and itis possible it back and forth as long as the is not completely open 2 headliner insert cannot be sed with the sliding tilt sunroof sed position 4 ignition has been switched off still operate the sliding tilt as long as neither of the front as been opened Automatic
16. the door s the hood or lift gate are not completely closed Even if you do not close the alerted area the system begins to monitor the remaining areas and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after 10 seconds However the interior motion sensor is not activated gt If the indicator lamp goes out when the system is disarmed no manipula tion or attempted intrusions have been detected in the period since the system was armed o M motion sensor for the interior motion sensor to properly the windows and It sunroof must be completely r be sure to switch off the inte on sensor See the previous when you children or animals in the e to leave the windows or j tilt sunroof open Electric power windows Open and close windows From ignition key position 1 gt Press the switch up to the pressure point The window continues to move as long as you continue to hold the switch gt Press the switch beyond the pressure point The window moves downward auto matically Touch the switch again to stop the opening movement You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch Jespite this safety feature be xtremely careful that the closing f the window is not obstructed ver it is closed Otherwise an might not touch the contact strip e situations with very thin s for instance an override this safety feature by j the switch beyond the pressure and holding it
17. 1 Use finger pressure against the rear end of the lamp arrow to press it forward for removal 2 Press gently on the bulb and turn it to the left to remove it Replace the bulb 15 Ue Qn 530de305 amp assembly mp 2 21 5 watt bulb ning bulbs 21 watts 1 signal zator yellow or white r lamps 2 marker lamps red kup lamps white ce lamps red ector red Lamps in the side panel 1 Open the cover in the side panel 2 Lift the side panel if necessary 3 Press gently on the bulb holder and turn it to the left to remove it 4 Remove the bulb 2 plate lamps ulb the lamp out to the side with a driver ve the lamp and replace the Changing a wheel Safety measures in the event of a flat tire or wheel change stop the vehicle as far as possible from passing traffic Park on a firm flat surface Switch on the hazard warning flashers Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position remove the key and engage the steering lock Shift into 1st or reverse selector lever in Park with automatic transmission and engage the parking brake All passengers should be outside the vehicle and well away from your imme diate working area behind a guardrail for instance If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning lamp is required set it up on the roadside at an appropriate distance from the rear of the vehicle Comply with all safety guidelines
18. Quality Grading jrades can be found where le on the tire sidewall between oulder and maximum section or example ear 200 AA ature A not use retreaded tires since ving safety may be impaired by This is due to the possible is in casing structures and in ses to their extreme age an lead to a decrease in their y 4 Tire age The date on which the tire was manu factured is indicated by the code on the sidewall DOT 4101 indicates that the tire was manufactured in week 41 of 2001 BMW recommends the replacement of all tires when the tires are no more than 6 years old even if a tire life of 10 years is possible 2 correct wheel and tire combi ion affects different systems ABS ATC and DSC The func ese systems is impaired if r wheel and tire combinations l reason use only tires of the and and tread pattern on the and for example restore the d wheel and tire combination Jj a flat tire as soon as 2 use of rims and lug bolts that not meet the specifications of nal factory installed equipment zt the safe operation of your and may cause an accident and injury ix tires of different design such belted radials with radial bias r bias ply tires etc Mixing tire ll adversely affect roadholding lead to loss of vehicle a 139 E Storage Store tires in a cool dry place protecting them against light when ever possible Protect the tires against contact with oil grease and fuel
19. This key is not ed for continuous use and ignition key ck for the glove compartment t be operated with this key recommended for valet g for instance Central locking system The concept The central locking system is ready for operation as soon as you close the front doors The system engages and releases the locks on the gt doors D gt liftgate tailgate gt fuel filler door The central locking system can be operated gt from outside via the driver s door lock as well as via the remote control gt from inside via the button for the central locking system If the system is locked from inside the fuel filler door remains unlocked refer to page 35 When the system is actuated from outside of the vehicle the anti theft system is actuated simultaneously The alarm system is also armed or disarmed In the event of an accident the central locking system unlocks automatically only those doors which were not locked separately with the safety lock buttons refer to page 35 In addition the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on oor lock 31 M enience operation an also operate the windows and tilt sunroof via the door lock pen with the door closed turn key to the Unlock position and it lose with the door closed turn key to the Lock position and iit Vatch during the closing process o be sure that no one is inadvert njured Releasing the key stops
20. and regulations Change the wheel only on a level firm surface which is not slippery Avoid jacking the vehicle up on a soft or slip pery surface Snow ice very smooth surfaces etc since it could slide side ways 157 E Oo N ci w oO m iN you will need r to avoid rattling noises later ve position of the tools when you e them and return them to their al position when you are through them wedges wheel chocks n the liftgate and tailgate e Cargo area fold up the floor ar or pull out cargo floor refer to e 125 or 126 2 out the wedges arrow next to spare wheel gt Lug wrench Is located next to the spare wheel 00 ri ry w O m Ln Spare wheel ve the rubber band from the 1 Loosen the wing nut 1 arrow and take out the jack 2 Remove the plate 2 to the side you have completed work 3 Unscrew the threaded rod 3 the jack all the way back completely remove the handle and insert it s holder 159 E 530 de312 yk both buckles into the latch of 4 Remove the support rod from the tailgate arrow the tailgate is bracket ased the support rod in the tailgate ind press down until it engages J 1 then lock hook of rod in r arrow 2 sure that the support rod is ked firmly in place If you fail to could retract sharply upward se personal injury and vehicle lt an n
21. be tightly secured with a safety belt 59 EE To lock the belt Pull the entire length of the belt from the belt retractor Allow the reel to retract the belt somewhat and engage the buckle then tighten the belt against the child restraint system The retrac tion mechanism is now locked To release the belt Release the buckle remove the child restraint device and allow the belt retractor to reel the belt completely in restraint system security he rear belt retractors and the assenger s safety belt can be for mounting and securing child nt systems ation regarding this is located ye buckle latch of each safety el 530de226 tration shows the mounts fora Child safety locks child restraint system in the left Slide the safety lever on the rear doors t downward I a LATCH child restraint The door can now be opened from the please follow the manufac outside only perating instructions and safety ons your vehicle is unlocked with the a control the vehicle recognizes lividual user by means of a data nge with the key and makes ments accordingly ar for you to distinguish between nt keys colored decals are ed together with the keys the system can do MW Sports Activity Vehicle can provide you with details on pabilities of the Vehicle Memory ey Memory systems A few les follow below les for Vehicle Memory ous Signals that can ser
22. endan gering vehicle occupants lt 4 ure smaller light pieces with the ining straps or a luggage net or elastic straps refer to page 38 large heavy pieces see your N Sports Activity Vehicle center oad securing devices The ing eyes provided at the corners e cargo area serve for mounting e load securing devices d and comply with the informa enclosed with the load securing ces o M loading and driving hints unted luggage racks raise the f gravity of the vehicle when loaded For this reason they a major effect on the vehicle s j and steering response uld therefore always remember lt ceed the approved roof the approved gross vehicle r the axle loads when loading find the specifications under zal Data on page 172 re that the load is not too nd attempt to distribute it lways load the heaviest pieces the bottom Be sure that e clearance is maintained for he sliding tilt sunroof and that do not project into the opening he liftgate Always ensure that roof mounted loads are tightly secured as loose loads can shift or even fly off the roof posing a serious hazard for following traffic 4 Drive smoothly Avoid sudden accelera tion and braking maneuvers Take corners gently 129 E 131 E Overview Controls and features Operation maintenance _ Owner service procedures Technical data Index echnical factors associated ir manufacture
23. in Neutral 2 Turn the ignition key to position 0 or take it out 3 Towing speed Maximum 30 mph 50 km h 4 Towing distance Maximum 95 miles 150 km Remove the rear driveshaft for longer towing distances with the ng with a commercial tow front axle lifted remove the front drive shaft for towing over longer distances ot tow with sling type equipment With the rear axle lifted Failure to a wheel lift or flatbed carrier comply with this will result in damage to se comply with applicable towing the transfer box lt Ja lever allow passengers to ride in towed vehicle for any reason 4 BD 169 EE Overview Controls and features Operation maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index BMW X5 3 0i BMW X5 4 4i BMW X5 4 6is 181 8 2979 6 268 4 4398 8 281 9 4619 8 225 290 340 5900 5400 5700 214 290 324 440 350 475 3500 3600 3700 10 2 10 0 10 5 3 53 89 6 3 26 82 7 3 35 85 0 3 31 84 3 62 92 0 3 66 93 0 Digital electronic engine management system an appropriate chassis dynamometer 171 67 2 1707 61 4 1560 85 8 2180 81 7 2076 111 2820 184 4667 with Variable Ride Height 67 2 1 707 without Variable Ride Height ge rack with Variable Ride Height 68 5 1 740 without Variable Ride X5 3 0i 62 0 1 576
24. or rear head restraints pull the head restraint up or push it down Power electric height adjustment refer to page 46 ry Head restraints reduce the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately level with your ears 4 47 r rear seat backrest adjustment 530de224 make separate adjustments of rest tilt angle on the right and 5 select a comfortable sitting and also increase the capacity argo area by moving the back o their most upright position a rear seats press the corre g switch u can prevent adjustments of power rear seat backrest from passenger area with the safety or the power windows refer to lt From the cargo area the switches are located on both sides of the cargo area n the rear the belt buckle with he word CENTER is intended ively for passengers sitting in the gt If itis not possible to extract the belt this indicates that the larger ast is not securely locked refer to 122 4 49 E de259 a 53 Safety belt height adjustment You can adjust the safety belts to fit your own physical dimensions by using the safety belt height adjustment Slide the button up or down as required Also observe the instructions on adjusting the seats on page 44 ry If the safety belt system has been subjected to the stresses involved in an accident or otherwise d
25. soon as possible able Ride Height on both axles oncept ehicle is equipped with Variable leight acting on both the front ar suspension This system nes automatic self leveling compensates for variations in o rear load distribution patterns selection feature allowing drivers ose from among several ride options ay choose from among the ing ride heights dard standard setting is intended for t operating conditions including er towing Road yer ride height for increased Ind clearance ess ers vehicle for more convenient jo handling and easier passenger ess and exits 95 E Changes in ride height are initiated either manually using the control button refer to page 96 or automati 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 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 running The system s automatic self leveling feature automatically compensates for variations in the vehicle s load E Frequent changes in ride height LE initiated at short intervals can overheat the compressor causing the system to briefly suspend active opera tion lt 4
26. the vehicle s handling characteristics such as a pronounced tendency to pull to the left or right Should this occur respond by immediately reducing your speed replacement intain good handling and vehicle ase use only tires of a single configuration from a single manu ar BMW tests and approves tire combinations Quality Grades wear INAAABC 2rature A B C ll passenger vehicle tires must onform to Federal Safety rements in addition to these 5 4 i wear 2ad wear grade is a comparative based on the wear rate of the tire tested under controlled condi n a specified government test ample a tire graded 150 would yne and one half 1 12 times as n the government course as a tire 1 100 The relative performance s depends upon the actual condi f their use however and may Significantly from the norm due ations in driving habits service zes and differences in road char tics and climate 137 E Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on speci fied government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering aquaplaning or peak traction charac teristics 4 n Tire
27. tires do not their full traction potential until break in period has elapsed reason drive with extra care ve initial 200 miles 300 km ur local and state maximum mits ien the vehicle is operated on t or slushy roads a wedge of ay form between the tire and surface This phenomenon is to as aquaplaning or hydro and can lead to partial or e loss of traction vehicle and braking effectiveness your speed on wet roads 4 Brake system Approx 300 miles 500 km must elapse before the brake pads and rotors achieve the optimal pad surface and wear patterns required for trouble free operation and long service life later on To break in the separate parking brake drums apply the parking brake lightly when coasting to a standstill at a traffic signal for instance provided that traffic conditions allow you to do so To avoid corrosion repeat this proce dure from time to time The brake lamps do not light up when the parking brake is applied Vacuum for the brake system servo unit on your BMW is available only when the engine is running When you move the vehicle with the engine switched off when towing for instance substan tially higher levels of pedal force will be required to brake the vehicle 4 ting from a full stop is possible on ill gradients of up to 32 permitted side tilt is also 50 le driving watch carefully for tacles such as rocks or holes Try void these obstacles whenever sible rill
28. to destination maining distance to the destina ill be displayed on the screen the entire distance before starting irney the right side of the button the left side of the button the right side of the button an enter the distance by pressing action buttons To correct an entry Press the left side of the button and repeat the entry To store the entry CLE SET Press the right side of the button Checking stored value Press the right side of the button Press the left side of the button 37 E g range ance which the vehicle should the remaining fuel in the tank yed e right side of the button E lay shows the probable range ien you have only enough fuel to drive fewer than 30 miles then refuel as otherwise the yr the catalytic converter could aged lt 4 puter will only register fuel over 1 8 gal 6 liters Fuel consumption You can have the average fuel consumption displayed for two different distances for example a complete journey and part of the journey To start the calculation select the CONS function with the engine running a BC Press the right side of the button OHS Press on the left or right The display will show the average fuel consumption To restart the fuel consumption calculation Press on the left or right APG SET Press the right side of the button ided immobilizer function an establish a code that w
29. when the vehicle s lighting is switched on Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield If you do so your vision could be obscured For this reason use an antifreeze agent refer to page 143 Do not use the washers when the reser voir is empty This could cause damage to the washer pump 4 Windshield washer jets The windshield washer jets are warmed automatically when the ignition key is in position 2 ise control 7 amming is deleted You can automatically maintain and rox 10 seconds after the lever is Store any desired vehicle speed above ed in position 0 or approx 20 mph 30 km h r the engine is switched off You can use cruise control whenever anging the wiper blade refer to the system is active while the engine is 152 running ntain and store speed or erate itton briefly em maintains and stores the vehicle speed Every time you UCh the button the speed S by approx 0 6 mph 1 km h d hold button icle accelerates without pres the accelerator pedal When ase the button the system s and stores the current speed on a downhill gradient the gine s braking effect is not suffi e controlled speed can be d Speed can drop on uphill f the engine output is insuffi To decelerate Press button briefly When cruise control is active every brief touch of the button reduces the speed by approx 0 6 mph 1 km h Pres
30. 30us205 king oil level The oil volume between the two marks k the vehicle on a level surface on the dipstick corresponds to approx tch the engine off after it has 1 1 US quarts 1 liter Do not fill beyond hed normal operating tempera the upper mark on the dipstick Excess oil will damage the engine r approx 5 minutes pull the BMW X5 4 6is stick out and wipe it off with a If the vehicle s performance reserves in lint free cloth paper towel or are used extensively high perfor ilar material mance driving the oil level should be h the dipstick carefully allthe way maintained at the upper graduation on the guide tube and pull it out the dipstick in oil level should be in between two marks on the dipstick h fuel economy oil consumption ctly influenced by your driving ind vehicle operating conditions a E p 4 a a ntinuous exposure to used oil 5 caused cancer in laboratory For this reason any skin areas 1e into contact with oil should ughly washed with soap and store oils grease and similar S so that they are inaccessible en Comply with warning labels rmation on containers 4 mply with the applicable envi imental laws regulating the of used oil 4 ed engine oils lity of the engine oil selected cal significance for the opera service life of an engine Based isive testing BMW has d only certain engine oils approved BMW High Perfor synthetic Oil e unable to obtain BMW High a
31. 4 85 M er the time Directly switching IN the independent ventilation E on and off f 1 The independent ventilation func a the left right or hold the tion can only be called up in igni down tion key position 1 4 firm the entry ET the right side of the button Press the left side of the button tivated time is marked with an K Lot TIMER 14558 Press ee ee vitch on times remain stored until ntries are made an change switch on times that ilready been stored by making a me entry as described above the switch on time is active the omes onin the MID During actual ion of the ventilation the LED s The LED goes out when the nis switched off ivate deactivate the time twice o M limit mit entry enter the road speed here you wish to hear and see a r signal a signal will sound 1 LIMIT will flash and with the ontrol with alphanumeric the speed limit warning stored emory will appear on the instru ister briefly ed limit reminder is only 1 if road speed has fallen at nph approx 5 km h below the peed limit e right side of the button _ e right side of the button Display shows FA el ol LIMIT FH E a SS i E ET Enter the limit by pressing the function buttons To correct an entry Press the left side of the button and repeat the entry To store the entry Press the right side of the button nce
32. Distance warning 91 Divided rear backrest 122 Door keys 30 Doors manual operation 31 remote control 33 unlocking and locking 31 DOT Quality Grades 137 Drink holder refer to beverage holder 117 Driving notes 134 177 E Driving through water 133 Driving your BMW X5 133 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 20 92 Dynamic Brake Control DBC 20 93 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 20 92 E Electric power seat 46 Electric power windows 40 Electrical malfunction liftgate 36 Sliding tilt sunroof 43 tailgate 38 4 Elements of operation 14 Emergency operation doors 31 liftgate 36 Sliding tilt sunroof 43 tailgate 384 Energy Control 75 Engine output 170 power rating 170 specifications 170 Engine compartment essentials 142 Engine coolant 145 ction 24 er 113 es 134 ent 118 t 116 ht 172 133 La shers 14 angle 23 HDC Hill Descent Control 94 Head restraints 47 Headlamp covers care 1542 Headlamp flasher 69 Headlamp washer system 70 143 Heated seats 51 Heated steering wheel 53 Heating and ventilation 103 106 Heating while stopped 110 Heavy cargo 127 Height 171 Height adjustment seats 46 steering wheel 52 High beams 21 101 bulb replacement 153 High mount brake lamp 156 Hill Descent Control HDC 94 Holder for cans refer to beverage holder 117 Hood 141 Hood release 141 Hydraulic Brake Assistant refer to DBC 20 l Ice warning 74 Identification tires 139 Ig
33. al injury Do not touch the individual components directly after the system has been triggered as otherwise there is a danger of burns 4 ia real ae seat side airbags may already en deactivated either at the nanufacture or by a BMW ctivity Vehicle center Labels in door opening should indicate IS of your rear seat side If you are uncertain of their r wish to have the airbags acti deactivated please contact W Sports Activity Vehicle en all these guidelines are d there is still a small residual juries to the face hands and curring from airbag deployment 2d instances The ignition and noise may provoke a mild ry hearing loss in extremely gt individuals jarning information is also 1 on both sun visors This is the right way a child should sit in a child restraint device when rear side airbags arrow are provided 57 M ator lamp The indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster shows the opera tional status of the airbag n from ignition key position 1 N operational indicator lamp comes on briefly 1 goes out n malfunction indicator lamp fails to come on indicator lamp comes on briefly re going out and then lighting up in 2 is a system malfunction have MW Sports Activity Vehicle inspect the system immediately do not there is a risk that the s will not be triggered within their response range even if the level act would normally have trig them
34. amaged Have the entire safety belt system replaced by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center In addition have your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center inspect the safety belt anchors Other wise the safety function can no longer be ensured 4 o M memory e he ignition key to position 1 or2 t the desired positions for the exterior mirror and steering the MEMORY button the indi lamp in the button comes on memory button 1 2 or 3 as 2d the indicator lamp goes out To call up a stored setting Convenience function 1 2 Open the driver s door after unlocking the vehicle or place the ignition key in position 1 Briefly press memory button 1 2 or 3 as desired Movement stops immediately when one of the seat adjustment or memory buttons is activated during the adjustment process Security function 1 With the driver s door closed and the ignition key either removed or in position O or 2 Maintain pressure on the desired memory button 1 2 or 3 until the adjustment process is completed If you press the MEMORY button acci dentally press the button a second time the indicator lamp goes out Do not call up a position from the memory while the vehicle is moving There is a risk of accident from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel 4 Seat heating 1 m mMm N v 12 O m ire 2nger side exterior mirror tilt ion atic curb m
35. applications is not ad rake rotors are corroded they nd to respond to braking with a ing effect which even extended ation will fail to cure driving in wet conditions and in rain itis advisable to apply light ire to the brake pedal from time a Watch traffic conditions to gt that this maneuver does not ger other road users The heat is generated by the brake appli s helps to dry the brake pads and _ The braking force is then imme y available when required Jed or steep mountain descents be driven in the gear in which nimal periodic brake application lired This avoids excessive strain 135 on the brakes and possible impairment of the braking effect Do not coast with the clutch depressed or with the transmis sion or selector lever in neutral Do not drive with the engine switched off The engine provides no braking effect when the clutch is depressed or the transmis sion is in neutral and there is no power assist for braking or steering when the engine is not running Have brake inspections performed at a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center only If you do not parts of the four wheel drive system could be damaged Never allow floor mats carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the accelerator clutch and brake pedals and obstruct their move ment 4 Brake pads For your own Safety use only brake pads that BMW has released for your particular vehicle model BMW cannot evaluate n
36. ce Synthetic Oil 144 BMW Maintenance System 147 BMW sports seat 45 BMW Universal Transmitter 113 Brake fluid 146 Brake lamps bulb replacement 1554 Brake light adaptive 99 Brake system 135 brake fluid 146 brake fluid level 135 brake pads indicator 20 disc brakes 135 hydraulic system indicator 18 malfunctions 135 4 Break in procedures 132 Bulbs and lamps 153 C California Proposition 65 Warning 148 Can holder refer to beverage holder 117 Capacities 173 Car care refer to the Caring for your vehicle manual Car wash systems refer to the Caring for your vehicle manual Care of upholstery materials refer to the Caring for your vehicle manual Cargo area 38 122 capacity 172 cover 122 lamps 102 Cargo floor pull out 126 Cargo loading 127 Cellular phone 117 Center high mount brake lamp 156 Central locking system 30 button 35 Changing a wheel 157 CHECK button 77 idual hicle and 1 el 88 aration of liding tilt rting uge 76 4 Sture 44 it 44 I 30 88 tor for On tics 149 e Owner s Onboard amp 100 rake Deactivating the interior motion sensor 3324 40 Deep water 133 Defrosting the windows 105 108 Digital clock 83 refer also to the Owner s Manual for the Onboard Computer Dimensions 171 Dipstick engine oil 144 Disc brakes 135 Displacement 170 Display lighting 101 Displays 15 17 Disposal used batteries 162 used oil 144 Distance from destination 87
37. ckrest as lired gt omply with the adjustment nstructions on page 44 Failure so could result in diminished ial safety 4 Adjusting the BMW sports seat You can adjust the thigh support addi tionally Pull the lever and adjust the position of the thigh support for your personal comfort gt Press the front rear of the switch Increase decrease curvature gt Press the upper lower end of the a switch Increase the upper lower curvature ng the BMW comfort seat t allows you to make additional ents for ar support der support restraint height support adjust the backrest s contour ional support in the curvature spine s lumbar region er hips and spinal column supplementary support to help ntain a relaxed upright posture passenger s seat adjusted for d traveling ust the upper backrest section to xtreme rear position the backrest down to a slightly e horizontal angle ig the upper backrest section zard until your shoulders are well ported Nake corrections in the forward yackward adjustment of the seat ure that the safety belt still fits against your body If you do not 5 the protection provided by the belt may be reduced 4 restraint height the switch in the desired direc Head restraints DO To N v OF OF me nm Adjustments To adjust the angle of the front head restraints tilt the head restraint to the desired angle To adjust the height of the front
38. crests and bumpy roads for nple be careful to prevent the y from bottoming contact veen the body and the ground ground clearance of the vehicle in 200 mm with up to four issengers in 180 mm fully loaded without iriable Ride Height jot drive in water that is deeper 1 20 inches 50 cm If you must e through water up to that depth e at a walking speed and do not r leaving the water press on the brake gently several times while ing at a low speed The brake lications will help to dry the es thus preventing a reduction in ing performance caused by the sture 133 Back onto the paved road In recommending that you observe the following points after driving on adverse road surfaces it is not as a beauty treatment for your BMW Instead it is intended for the maintenance of driving safety gt Clean accumulations of dirt from the body and check the undercarriage for damage gt Clean mud snow ice and other materials from the wheels and tires Check the tires for damage gt Check to determine whether rocks gravel or accumulations of dirt on the brake rotors and calipers could influ ence braking performance Remove all such foreign objects gt In order to clean the brake rotors apply the footbrake gently several times while driving at a low speed Be sure that following traffic is not endangered by this gt For cleaning the parking brake apply the lever slightly at approx 25 mph 40 km h
39. d pose a danger to vehicle ts during braking or evasive ors 4 ou Slide it back into position e grip in the rear fold of the 123 E ion net 3 Slide back the covers on the nove the bag with the partition retainers for the partition net on both from the retainer by releasing the sides of the roof arrow l ks from the lashing eyes on both 4 Insert the curved ends of the parti S tion net rod in the retainers on both nove the partition net from the sides and unroll it half way 5 Now you can slide the covers toward the front again arrow lote how the bag with the parti ion net is secured in the vehicle yw the partition net is rolled up ored in the bag so that you can everything to its place after use vehicle is equiped with a pull out floor be sure to read the note on 126 4 the rear backrests are folded Side covers you can open the Velcro Pull the handle to open the side covers completely unroll the partition sert it in the front retainers on of and attach the three hooks le eyes stration shows securing at the m right as an example the floor cover up the black retainer on the lower f the floor cover and hook it into per frame of the liftgate cutout 2 you fold the floor cover down the retainer to its original posi Power outlets When you fold the cover cap up you have access to additional power outlets You can use the power outle
40. e ks and security systems iS 30 tral locking system 30 aning and closing via the door lock 31 aning and closing via the remote control 32 aning and closing from the inside 35 jate 36 gate 37 rm system 39 ctric power windows 40 jing tilt sunroof with glass loonroof 42 ustments rect sitting posture 44 ts 44 chanical seat 45 ver seat 46 id restraints 47 ver rear seat backrest djustment 48 ety belt 49 t mirror and steering wheel lemory 50 it heating 51 usting steering wheel 52 ering wheel heating 53 rors 53 Passenger safety systems Airbags 55 Transporting children safely 58 Vehicle Memory Key Memory 61 Driving Ignition lock 62 Starting the engine 62 Switching off the engine 64 Parking brake 64 Manual transmission 65 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 66 Indicator Headlamp flasher 68 Washer Wiper system Rain sensor 69 Cruise control 71 Everything under control Odometer outside temperature display 74 Tachometer 75 Energy control 75 Fuel gauge 75 Coolant temperature gauge 76 Service Interval Display 76 Check Control 77 Computer 80 Multi Information Display MID 82 Digital clock inthe MID 83 Computer in the MID 86 abin convenience MW Universal Transmitter 113 love compartment 116 torage compartments 116 ellular phone 117 everage holder 117 lasses compartment 118 shtray front 118 igarette lighter front 118 shtray rear 119 igarette lighter rear 119
41. e tional information refer to 2 and 94 ngine electronics here is a fault in the engine s lectronic control system You tinue to drive with reduced yutput or engine speed Please 1 system inspected by your orts Activity Vehicle center ire Pressure Monitor RDC gt heck tire inflation pressures efer to pages 26 98 kmn Service Engine Soon EMainE f the indicator lamp comes on S00 either continuously or intermit tently this indicates a fault in the emissions related electronic systems Although the vehicle remains opera tional you should have the systems checked by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center at the earliest possible opportunity For additional information refer to page 149 l Service Engine Soon warning 4 lamp for Canadian models ma Check Filler Cap mum f the indicator lamp comes on although the fuel cap is secured correctly this indicates a malfunction in the fuel system Have the system inspected by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center at the earliest opportu nity Additional information refer to page 25 for your information High beams Lights up when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher lated ditional information refer to 68 and 101 Overview n buttons yetween phone and radio and CD briefly scans for stations in FM Jed pressure search function briefly jump to next track ded pressure fast forward in tte briefly s
42. e 1 the display 9 The displayed tures are reference values for ior temperature We recom 12 F 422 C as a comfortable whether the air conditioner is g or not When you start the this system ensures that the temperature is achieved as aS possible It then maintains perature regardless of the Air supply In the AUTO program the E air supply is controlled automatically AUTO will appear in the display 9 refer to the overview on page 106 Use and to vary the air supply When your setting is displayed by bars the automatic air supply is switched off Automatic air distribution maintains its setting You can reactivate the automatic air supply by pressing the AUTO button When you press during operation at minimum blower speed all displays are canceled the blower heating and air conditioner are switched off The out side air supply is closed You can switch the system back on by pressing any button of the automatic climate control To defrost windows and remove condensation This program quickly T removes ice and conden sation from the windshield and the side windows natic recirculated air ol AUC If there are unpleasant odors or pollutants in the e air you can temporarily block flow from the outside The n then recirculates the air tly within the vehicle the button repeatedly to run h the following control sequence cator lamps off outside air supply rational hand indicator la
43. e Check l Comes on until the safety belts stened For additional information ety belts refer to page 49 Airbags Please have the system inspected by your BMW Sports y Vehicle center ditional information refer to 55 19 Yellow check as soon as possible Antilock Brake System ABS ABS ABS has been deactivated in response to system malfunction Conventional braking performance remains available with no loss of effi ciency Please have the system inspected by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center For additional information refer to page 134 l ABS warning lamp for Canadian models Engine oil level Comes on while driving The oil level is at the absolute minimum refill as soon as possible Do not drive more than approx 30 miles 50 km until you do For additional information refer to page 143 Engine oil level Comes on after the engine has been switched off add engine oil at your earliest opportunity when you stop to refuel For additional information refer to page 143 an a o a jd Yynamic Stability Control DSC ndicator lamp flashes em is active and governs drive lt ing force ning lamp comes on and stays driving gt been switched off with the f after repeatedly pressing the ton the warning lamp still does ff then that means that the IC and the vehicle s road ability are defective lave the system checked by the BMW Sports Activity Vehicl
44. e airbags in the rear yassenger area of your vehicle ready have been deactivated at the time of manufacture or bya Sports Activity Vehicle center ay have them activated if you to do so Please contact your Sports Activity Vehicle center for nal information 4 ormation on the correct sitting e refer to page 44 he airbags will not be triggered in he event of a minor accident a 2 roll over or collisions from the 55 Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags cover them or modify them in any other way Do not attempt to remove the airbag restraint system from the vehicle In the event of a malfunction deactivation or triggered actuation as a response to an accident of the airbag restraint system consult your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center for testing repairs or service operations Do not modify or tamper with either the wiring or the individual components in the airbag system These include the padded steering wheel hub the instru ment cluster the side trim panels of the front or rear doors and the roof pillars or the sides of the headliner Do not remove or dismantle the steering wheel yourself To ensure compliance with official safety regulations entrust disposal of airbag generators to a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center Unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emer gency or undesired airbag activation either of which could result in person
45. e oriented driving With the first brief touch the automatic transmission shifts from the Sport Program to the manual mode Whenever you tap the selector lever in the direction the transmission shifts up and when you tap it in the direc tion the transmission will shift down Depending on the equipment version 1 to 5 or M1 to M5 is indicated in the transmission range display ptronic Indicator Headlamp flasher nic transmission control Information on jump starting tow J starting and towing begins on f the indicator lamp comes on Page 164 yr the message TRANS FAIL AFE PROG appears in the ontrol there is a fault in the sion system e vehicle to a stop Move the sion selector lever to P Set ing brake and switch the engine ion key to position 0 aw seconds then start the licator lamp goes out after a Jnds normal transmission ance has been restored You tinue to drive as usual If the r lamp does not go out you can e selector lever in all positions r the vehicle will now only drive with limited gear selection ippens avoid extreme engine id consult the nearest orts Activity Vehicle center not work in the engine mpartment when a drive gear or reverse is engaged If you the vehicle could move 4 ers retracted rmittent mode or rain sensor mal wipe wipe f wipe an the windshield cial wash program ary dial for control of the wipe rval or th
46. e sensitivity of the rain sort 69 EE Wipers retracted home position The left wiper is partially concealed by the hood In order to bring the wipers to roughly a vertical position this is impor tant for changing the wiper blades or to fold the wipers out during frosty weather for example gt With the lever in position 1 switch off the ignition as soon as the wipers come to a stop If equipped with a rain sensor 1 Switch on the wipers with the lever in position 1 2 or 4 2 When the wipers are approx vertical switch the ignition off For changing the wiper blades refer to page 152 Fold the wipers back down onto the windshield before you turn the ignition key to position 1 or 2 again If you do not they could be damaged 4 eS ea itch the rain sensor off in auto tic car washes If you do not may occur if the wipers switch entionally 4 wipe em switches automatically to ent mode when the vehicle is ing not on vehicles with rain pe ers operate at normal speed e vehicle is not moving not on with rain sensor he windshield em sprays washer fluid against shield and activates the wipers af period wash program there are also several additional cles and the headlamps are k gram is recommended after you ven on extremely dirty roads Clean the headlamps gt With the special wash program 6 gt With every fifth actuation of clean the windshield 5
47. e within the laws of keeps the vehicle on a steady yy adapting the rpms and brake ions to the individual wheels em starts up automatically le you start the engine Indicator lamp The indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster goes out shortly after you switch on the ignition refer to page 20 Indicator lamp flashes The system is active and governs drive and braking force If the indicator lamp fails to go out after the engine is started or comes on during normal driving and stays on The system is either defective or was switched off with the button the stabi lizing applications described to the left are no longer available The vehicle will remain completely operational however without DSC Consult your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center to have the system repaired S a result of the traction interven ion the brakes may be subjected jitional loads when the system is ed off For this reason it is le that the braking intervention disabled automatically for a brief in order to limit brake tempera intain vehicle stability always vith the system switched on when le 4 yitch the system on again the button again the indicator yoes out he laws of physics cannot be epealed even with DSC An priate driving style always 1s the responsibility of the driver erefore urge you to avoid using ditional safety margin of the n as an excuse for taking risks t make any modifications to the
48. el memory on page 50 Convex mirror FN The passenger side mirror features a convex lens When esti mating the distance between yourself and other traffic bear in mind that the objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear This means that esti mations of the distance to following ior mirrors traffic should not be regarded as or switch for 4 way adjustment Precise lt fright selector switch Self defrosting mirrors 3efore going through a car wash Both mirrors are defrosted automati nanually fold the exterior mirrors Cally when the ignition key is in otherwise they could be position 2 yed depending on the width of r wash system 4 sting manually an also adjust the mirrors manu on the outer edges of their For trouble free operation keep the photocells clean and do not cover the A area between the interior rearview ne mirror and the windshield Do not attach any kind of stickers on the wind shield in front of the mirror either and exterior rearview with automatic dimmer irrors automatically dim an infinitely variable range tomatically revert to their ed mode whenever the trans is placed in reverse gear or lever in Reverse e two photocells located in the earview mirror for this purpose ytocell arrow is in the mirror hile the other is offset some the back of the mirror npact Each of the side airbags is ed to help support the upper he sid
49. engine compartment 1414 x Xenon lamps 154 1eling BMW recommends G astrol ation gt enter your preferred fuel here 1e oil volume between the two marks oil dipstick corresponds to x 1 1 US quarts 1 liter nflation pressures Summer Winter Front Rear Front Rear ons ons or 4 plus luggage More about BMW bmwusa com The Ultimate Driving Machine 01410156 416 ue
50. eration 4 ial operation event of an electrical malfunction ne key to the extreme left or right ck lock the door o M mote control k convenience opening and system and secure interior lamp activa witching off tilt alarm sensor terior motion sensor the liftgate panic mode Master keys with remote control unit Children might be able to lock the doors from the inside For this reason always take the vehicle s keys with you so that the vehicle can be opened again from the outside at any time 4 gt Master keys that are used repeat LE edly are always ready for opera tion since the battery in the key is charged automatically in the ignition lock as you drive If itis no longer possible to lock the vehicle via the remote control the battery is discharged Use this key while driving for an extended period in order to charge the battery refer also to page 30 To prevent unauthorized use of the remote control surrender only the door and ignition key 3 or the spare key 2 refer to page 30 when leaving the vehicle for valet parking for example In the event of a system malfunction please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center You can also obtain replacement keys there 4 emote control ck and secure button itch on the interior lamps ocking the vehicle press button yitch off the tilt sensor alarm nterior motion sensor button a second time immedi fter locking ditional in
51. formation refer to 10 33 M To open the liftgate Press button ie Before and after a trip be sure gt that the tailgate liftgate was not opened unintentionally 4 Panic mode By pressing and holding the button for more than two seconds you can trigger an alarm via the alarm system if there is an impending danger the alarm system must be armed To switch off the alarm Press button o M mote control owners only smitter and receiver units vith part 15 of the FCC Federal nication Commission regula 9eration is governed by the J LX8EWS LX8FZVS LX8FZVE nce statement ice complies with part 15 of the es Operation is subject to the y two conditions evice may not cause harmful rence and avice must accept any interfer eceived including interference lay Cause undesired operation y unauthorized modifications or anges to these devices could user s authority to operate this ant 4 inside lock and open the doors er unlock the doors together with button for the central locking em and then pull the door handle ve the armrest the release handle for each door e the first pull unlocks the door the second one opens it 35 EM To engage the locks gt Use the central locking button to lock all of the doors simultaneously or gt press down the individual safety lock buttons The fuel filler door remains unlocked As an added design feature to prevent the dri
52. heated Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine refer to pages 76 and 145 gt STOP ENGINE OILPRESS The oil pressure is too low Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine refer to pages 18 and 143 m E MR p e y 2 displays appear for 20 seconds the ignition key is turned to posi The warning symbols remain ne message disappears You can the messages again for display ssing the CHECK button INKLID OPEN message appears only at the t of a trip YR OPEN message appears aftera mal defined road speed has been eded TEN SEAT BELTS ddition to this message an indi r lamp with the safety belt icon ears and an acoustical signal is nded SHER FLUID LOW fluid level is too low top off at next opportunity refer to e 143 CK ENGINE OIL LEV oil level is at the absolute mum refill as soon as possible r to page 143 Do not drive more 1 approx 30 miles 50 km until add oil gt CHECK FILLER CAP Check to see whether the fuel filler cap has been closed properly refer to page 24 A fuel filler cap that has not been closed all the way will set off the Service Engine Soon lamp gt OUTSIDE TEMP 23 F 5 C This display is only an example The current temperature is displayed at outside temperatures of 37 5 F 3 C and below refer also to page 74 gt SET TIRE PRESSURE The RDC has imported the current inflation pressure in the tires as the target values which the syste
53. igh level refer to e 104 or 108 lt Tailgate To open Press the button You can fold the tailgate down gt When opened the tailgate can LES accept loads of up to 440 Ibs 200 kg When the vehicle is parked you may utilize the tailgate as a seat or as a loading platform for luggage or recreation gear for example 4 37 E 394de302 the same tool press the latch direction of the arrow the te is released tall the trim panel Luggage straps Use the retaining straps on the cargo area floor to secure smaller items of luggage Movement is reduced when objects are placed on the straps The lashing eyes located at the corners of the cargo area provide you witha convenient means of attaching luggage nets or flexible straps for securing luggage Refer also to Stowing cargo on page 127 m and disarm the alarm m the vehicle is locked or unlocked 1e key or the remote control the system is also simultaneously or disarmed ou can have different acknowl dgment signals set to confirm n arming and disarming 4 an still open the liftgate after the n has been armed by pressing the of the remote control refer to 33 When you close the liftgate it aired again Indicator lamp displays gt The indicator lamp below the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously the system is armed gt The indicator lamp flashes during arming
54. ill t the engine from being started the code is entered do not have access to the code lergency deactivation procedure ve to be carried out refer to next ishing and activating the code the right side of the button SET the left side of the button y shows oo o DE 2 E E the code with the function S 39 E To correct an entry CLE SET Press on the left side of the button and repeat the entry To store the entry CODE SET Press the right side of the button Turn the ignition key to position 0 Deactivate the code When you are asked to enter the code ignition key in position 1 or 2 gt Enter the code at the function buttons CODE SET Press the right side of the button After the code has been entered correctly and confirmed with the SET button the time display appears o M To have all the available information displayed press gt the button on the lever until the display shows PROG gt the SET button To obtain individual items of informa tion press the button in briefly as often as necessary 2 control on on the turn signal indicator n be used to select the items of ar information which are to ayed is press tton on the lever until PROG 1 on the display ID buttons in the order in which ish the information to be yed ime an entry is stored the am number appears on the y nate the selection procedure e right side of the b
55. in serious personal injury and property damage 4 ng brake cing brake is primarily designed nt the vehicle from rolling while It operates against the rear age r engages automatically when it up and the PARK BRAKE or in Canada P indicator lamp yn in the instrument panel in key position 2 refer to 8 and 19 ase slightly on the lever press the nd lower the lever If in exceptional circumstances it should be necessary to engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion do not pull it with excessive pressure Keep your thumb pressed against the release button while care fully pulling up the lever to apply moderate pressure Excessive pressure can lead to over braking and loss of traction fishtailing at the rear axle The brake lamps do not come on when the parking brake is engaged Vehicles with manual transmission Always engage the parking brake when parking on slopes and inclined surfaces Even placing the gearshift lever in 1st gear or reverse may not provide adequate resistance to rolling Vehicles with automatic transmission Place the selector lever in Park 4 To avoid corrosion apply the parking brake lightly from time to time when coasting to a standstill at a traffic signal for instance provided that it is safe to do so o2 ul rse Reverse only when the vehicle pletely stopped Press the gear ver to the left to overcome the ince 1 do this the backup lamp
56. in the armrest between the front seats To open the top compartment Press the button arrow 1 You will find a cellular phone in this compartment To move the armrest or open the lower compartment Pull the handle arrow 2 In this compartment you will find a coin tray and a storage compartment for cassettes or CDs You will find additional storage compartments in all of the doors as well as on the backrests of the front seats erage holder 117 530de278 3 Rear the sliding cover illustration At the end of the center console under ve the insert which is a compart the lighter or storing pens Press briefly to open push back inward to close Cigarette lighter front 530de238 e edge of the lid arrow tray moves up and can be j Press the lighter in The lighter can be removed as soon as it retracts FN Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only Holding or touching itin other areas could result in burns The cigarette lighter remains opera tional when the ignition key has been removed For this reason do not leave unsuper vised children in the vehicle 4 Cigarette lighter rear 119 530de239 Press the lighter in ve the insert tray The lighter can be removed as soon as it retracts a psi p FN Hold or touch the hot cigarette d lighter by the knob only Holding or touch
57. ing itin other areas could result in burns The cigarette lighter remains opera tional when the ignition key has been removed For this reason do not leave unsuper vised children in the vehicle 4 530de283 he center armrest outward n the trim from the upper fastener and place it on the st 2 3 4 Press button 1 downward and swing the cover forward Press button 2 the cover in the Cargo area is unlocked Together with the pull out cargo floor refer to page 126 pull the floor out release the cover and slide the floor back in the floor then conceals the cover Extend the ski bag between the front seats The zipper provides conven ient access to the inside of the bag and can also be left open to promote drying To store the ski bag perform the above steps in reverse sequence 121 _7 f the cover is concealed in the argo area by the pull out cargo jo not fold the larger rear back own If you do so it will damage ver 4 o M 530de287 area cover When the cover is pulled out it can be cover out by the handle and opened behind the rear seat backrest n the rear holders to gain access to the cargo area from carry light objects such as the rear seats during a trip for example of clothing on the cover For removing the cover refer to the next page not place heavy or hard jects on the cover If you do so il
58. itter lt 4 1 Program the BMW Universal Transmitter as described previously under Programming 2 Press and hold the programming key on the receiver of the device for approx two seconds until the programming lamp on the device comes on 3 Press the desired channel key of the BMW Universal Transmitter three times E If you have additional questions please consult your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center 4 information t use this BMW Universal Trans with any garage door opener that safety stop and reverse 25 as required by federal safety ards this includes any garage pener model manufactured April 1 1982 evice complies with Section 15 of C Rules Operation is subject to lowing two conditions as defined regulations this device must not armful interference and must be ed against interference from al sources to prevent unautho yr inadvertent activation 115 E o M r lt of the master keys A master so required for unlocking ou turn over only your door and ition key for valet parking refer 30 for example access to the mpartment is not possible 4 geable flashlight on the left hand side of the Impartment gt integral overload protection be left in its holder continu avoid completely discharging 1 possibly damaging the lamp nsure that it is switched off iserting it in the socket 4 Storage compartments You will find two storage compartments
59. lasher blue indicator ing lamps 1g lamps left or right Iditional feature you can e your vehicle on either side ng if you wish to do so ignition key in position 0 the lever in the appropriate val position Fog lamps A green indicator lamp appears in the instrument cluster to indi cate that the front fog lamps are on If the high beams are switched on the fog lamps go out E If the automatic headlamp control is activated the low beams will automatically be switched on when the front fog lamps are switched on lt 4 101 E Il and cargo area lamps Ds are controlled in the same as the front interior lamps rea lighting ting system in the two exterior lluminates the ground in the ir the two front doors It is also 2d in the same manner as the 2rior lamps but it does not while the vehicle is moving Reading lamps Reading lamps are provided in the front and rear near the interior lamp They can be switched on and off with the button arrows next to each lamp E In order to prevent battery LE discharge all of the lamps in the vehicle are switched off automatically approx 15 minutes after the ignition key is turned to position 0 4 103 E ootwell ventilation 8 Airsupply 104 v for the upper body inthe rear 9 Rear window defroster 104 105 10 Cooling 104 erature 104 11 Recirculated air mode 104 tribution 104 CC M indow defroster
60. lling the nozzle out of the pipe during refu eling gt results in premature pump shutoff gt and will reduce the effect of the vapor recovery system on the pump specifications 25 M igine uses lead free gasoline red fuel nium Unleaded Gasoline 91 AKI Anti Knock Index Jo not use leaded fuels The use f leaded fuels will cause perma amage to the system s oxygen r and the catalytic converter 4 m e o a peg eck tire inflation pressures jularly at least every two nd before beginning a longer yrrect tire pressure can other d to tire damage and accidents ve tire inflation pressure of the e Inflate the spare tire to est inflation of any tire on your a Comply with tire approval specifications The inflation pressures in the table apply to tire sizes and tires from BMW approved manufacturers Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center is familiar with these pressures Higher pressures may be specified for tires from other manufacturers Your vehicle is equipped with tires that not only meet US standards but also European standards We recommend the exclusive use of BMW approved tires hi bebo aS Overview 20 32 220 32 220 39 270 29 E Overview Controls and features Operation maintenance os eel pT Owner service procedures Technical data Index key for storage in a safe place aS in your wallet
61. m will monitor refer to page 98 gt CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Check and correct the tire inflation pressure to specifications at the earliest opportunity next stop to refuel refer to page 99 gt TIRECONTROL INACTIVE A temporary interference of the RDC ora system fault refer to page 99 gt CHECK BRAKE LIGHTS A lamp has failed or the electrical circuit has a fault refer to pages 155 and 156 or consult a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center ays after completion of trip he malfunctions registered during 9 appear consecutively when the n key is turned to position 0 llowing displays will appear when priate ITS ON IN IGNITION LOCK CK ENGINE OIL LEV engine oil at the next opportunity t stop to refuel refer to e 143 isplay appears when you open iver s door after parking the a A supplementary gong is also messages remain available for a of approx three minutes after splay goes out and the key is ed from the ignition lock Press 1ECK button 3 If there were le messages press the CHECK repeatedly to view them all in nce To check the Check Control Press the CHECK button 3 with the ignition key in position 2 CHECK CONTROL OK appears in the display No malfunctions are present in the monitored systems Computer You can find a description of the computer on pages 80 and 86 as well as in the Owner s Manual for the Onboard Computer Ki You can have the Check Control and computer messages
62. ments 116 ea 124 39 engine 64 vehicle 64 ion ant 155 he peration 33 ag an 3 ZS 13 10 148 ration 117 Temperature display outside temperature 74 80 Temperature gauge 76 Temperature layering 105 110 Temperature setting 1084 Thigh support adjustment 45 Third brake lamp 156 Tilt alarm 33 Tilt alarm sensor 40 Tilt function passenger side mirror 51 Time calling up 83 changing 83 of arrival estimated 88 Timer refer to Stopwatch refer also to the Owner s Manual for the Onboard Computer Tire 136 damage 136 pressure monitoring 98 renewal 137 tread 136 Tire inflation pressures 26 136 monitoring 98 table 27 181 EE Tire Pressure Monitor RDC 98 warning lamp 18 20 Tire Quality Grading 138 Tools 1524 Torque 170 Tow fittings 166 Towing the vehicle 166 Tow starting 1664 Track width 171 Traction Control System refer to DSC 92 Transmission 65 66 Transporting children safely 58 Tread depth tires 136 Trip odometer 74 Turn signal indicator 69 bulb replacement 154 Turning circle 171 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQR 138 Universal Transmitter 113 Used batteries disposal 162 Used oil disposal 144 ead 105 ILE 3 ice Guide in em 69 cle refer r your 39 Lao ration 31 33 g gram 69 Windshield washer filling reservoir 143 4 Windshield wiper 69 blade replacement 152 Winter tires 140 Wiper blade replacement 152 Wipers 69 Work in the
63. mp on AUC le the system recognizes pollut in the outside air and blocks the of air when necessary The em then recirculates the air ently within the vehicle ending on the air quality the matic system then switches back forth between outside air supply recirculation of the air within the cle it hand indicator lamp on the ide air supply into the vehicle is pletely blocked The system then rculates the air currently within vehicle m Q Kej If you have a steering wheel with multi function buttons with the button for recirculated air mode refer to page 22 you can also use this button to switch between Off and the recirculated air mode or AUC and the recirculated air mode If the windows fog over in the recirculated air mode switch the recirculated air mode off and increase the air supply as required lt 4 Rear window defroster When the rear window m defroster is activated the indicator lamp comes on The rear window defroster switches off automatically ee ventilation adjust the vent outlets for the ody area to select the optimum ates and directions for your comfort dials for opening and closing nt outlets through an infinitely le range or levers for airflow direction he rotary dial you can adjust the rature of the incoming air 1 toward blue colder 1 toward red warmer Rear passenger area climate control 1 Air supply 2 Temperature 3 Adjusting the di
64. nce Synthetic Oil you can ll amounts of synthetic oil in 1 oil changes Use only oils with SH specification or higher gt Ask your BMW Sports Activity LE Vehicle center for details concerning the specific BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or synthetic oils which have been approved 4 You can also call BMW of North America at 1 800 831 1117 or visit this website www bmwusa com to obtain this information Viscosity ratings Viscosity is the oil flow rating as estab lished in SAE classes The selection of the correct SAE class depends on the climatic conditions in the area where you typically drive your BMW gt Approved oils are in SAE classes LEX 5W 40 and 5W 30 lt 4 These oils may be used for driving in all ambient temperatures king coolant level and ig coolant zt coolant level when the engine approx 68 F 20 C t by turning the cap of the expan tank counterclockwise Pause to w any accumulated pressure to ape then open coolant level is correct when the of the red float is aligned with upper edge of the filler opening ar to the arrow in the illustration nax 0 8 in 2 cm higher i e up ne mark on the float refer also to schematic diagram next to the 145 E 3 If necessary add coolant Slowly add coolant until the correct level is reached do not overfill ries Comply with the applicable envi lt 2 ronmental laws regulating the dispo
65. nd allow it to run as al If the first start attempt is not cessful wait a few minutes ore another attempt in order to w the discharged battery to arge ore disconnecting the jumper les let the engines run for a few utes n disconnect the jumper cables averse sequence iding on the cause of the fault he battery recharged by your Sports Activity Vehicle center eee ill the cover off rew the tow fittings in until they tight If you do not the threads gt damaged ow the vehicle by any compo the running gear or lash them any way If you do so the ents could be damaged to possible accidents 4 a nylon towing strap to tow cle since the inherent resil this material helps protect both from sudden jerking move E Avoid off center towing Be sure that the tow rope is pulled tightly when the towing vehicle begins to move lt 4 The towed vehicle should always be the lighter of the two vehicles If this is not the case itis no longer possible to control vehicle response 4 Tow starting It is not possible to start the engine of a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission by towing or pushing For instructions on jump starting refer to page 164 Never attempt to use your vehicle to push another vehicle If you do so damage to the energy absorbing bumpers could result 167 E Towing with a raised axle ATS ATO a i 1 Place the gearshift lever or selector i a oy lever
66. ng and closing from the inside 35 from the outside 31 using the key 31 using the remote control 32 Outlets ventilation 103 106 Outside temperature display 74 in the computer 80 Ee E o a E pee 2 ding 2a Climate 48 09 r FL nt 152 folding S 3 light 116 gt spare Removing condensation from the windows 105 108 Replacing antifreeze radiator 145 bulbs 153 4 fuses 163 tires 1374 windshield wiper blades 152 4 Reporting Safety Defects 11 Reservoir washer system 143 4 Residual heat 107 110 Restraint systems 58 Reverse 65 Rims 139 Roof load capacity 172 Roof mounted luggage rack 128 S Safety belts 49 height adjustment 49 Safety Defects reporting 11 Safety lock buttons 35 Seat adjustment 44 Seat belts 49 Seat electric power 46 Seat heating 51 Seat mechanical 45 Seat memory 50 Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 50 Securing cargo 38 127 Selector lever automatic transmission 66 Service and Warranty Information Booklet US models 147 Service Engine Soon indicator lamp 20 Service Interval Display 76 147 Set temperature 108 Shiftlock 66 Shoulder support 47 Side airbags 55 Side Impact Head Protection System 55 Side lamps 100 bulb replacement 154 Sitting correctly 44 Ski bag 120 Sliding tilt sunroof 42 closing following an electrical malfunction 43 convenience operation 31 power loss 43 4 remote control 33 Snow chains 140
67. nition key 30 Ignition lock 62 Imprint 4 Independent ventilation system 85 112 switching on and off 85 Indicator lamps 18 Inflation pressures tires 136 monitoring 98 INSPECTION 76 Instrument cluster 15 17 Instrument lighting 101 Instrument panel 15 17 Intensive cleaning system 70 Interior lamps 102 remote control 33 Interior mirror 54 Interior motion sensor 40 Interior rearview mirror automatic dimming feature 54 Interlock 62 Intermittent wipe 69 ant 153 4 j lamp 75 A 38 140 ZZ 147 tem 147 lays 774 1 24 oof 43 4 sion 65 y 109 45 0 50 rning ctions 77 Microfilter 105 111 MID Multi Information Display 82 digital clock 83 Mirror defrosting 53 Mirror memory 50 Mirrors 53 Modifications technical 10 148 Monitoring inflation pressure tires 98 Moonroof 42 Multifunction buttons steering wheel 22 Multi Information Display MID 82 digital clock 83 N Navigation system refer to the separate Owner s Manual O OBD interface socket 149 Odometer 74 Oil additives 144 consumption 144 dipstick 144 grades 144 179 E Oil change interval refer to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet US models or to the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models Oil level 19 indicator lamp 19 Oil pressure indicator lamp 18 OILSERVICE 76 Onboard computer refer to the separate Owner s Manual Onboard Diagnostic OBD system 149 Onboard tool kit 152 Openi
68. niversal Transmitter If the indicator lamp of the BMW Universal Transmitter flashes for two seconds and then comes on steadily the original hand held trans mitter is provided with a conversion code system With a conversion code system program the channel keys as described on the next page right hand column under Programming a hand held transmitter with conversion code E If you have additional questions please consult your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center or call 1 800 355 3515 You can also visit this website www bmwusa com 4 m psi p the original hand held trans toward the receiver 3 a num of 2 in 5 cm away the transmission key of the al hand held transmitter 2 and the desired channel F the Integrated Universal te Control arrow 1 simulta sly Release both keys as soon indicator lamp flashes rapidly ogram other original hand held nitters repeat steps 3 and 4 esponding channel key is now med with the signal of the orig J held transmitter Programming a hand held transmitter with conversion code Read and comply with the safety precautions on the previous page 4 When programming the BMW Universal Transmitter consult the instructions for the specific device For using the BMW Universal Transmitter with a conversion code system note the following supple mental programming instructions E A second person facilitates _ programming of the BMW Universal Transm
69. nt for correct connections refer to J ump starting on page 164 ite Return used batteries to a recy St cling point or your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center Maintain the battery in an upright position for trans port and storage Secure the battery against tilting during transport 4 gt Cargo area the right cover by pulling the gt Jo not attempt to repair a burned use or replace it with a fuse a different color or ampere To do this could cause a fire in hicle resulting from a circuit over 163 E re that the battery on the rt vehicle is also rated at Its This information is provided gt top of the battery casing t disconnect your battery from fehicle s electrical system h off all electrical accessories in vehicles absolutely certain that there is ntact between the bodywork of l 10 vehicles short circuit d the engine on the support 5 Use one jumper cable to connect e and allow it to run the positive terminal of the battery in the support vehicle with the auxiliary positive terminal provided in the engine compartment of your BMW specifically for jump starting The cover on this auxiliary terminal is identified by a symbol refer to the illustration To remove the cover tip up the cap arrow 165 EE t the support vehicle s engine let it run at an increased idling ed for a few minutes Start the ine on the vehicle needing the p start a
70. o legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data illustrations or descriptions in this manual oortant safety information own Safety use genuine parts essories approved by BMW u purchase accessories tested roved by BMW and Original its you simultaneously acquire rance that they have been thor ested by BMW to ensure 1 performance when installed vehicle arrants these parts to be free ects in material and workman Il not accept any liability for resulting from installation of d accessories not approved by innot test every product from anufacturers to verify if it can be a BMW safely and without risk the vehicle its operation or its its BMW Parts BMW Accessories 2r products approved by BMW with professional advice on ese items are available from all orts Activity Vehicle centers Installation and operation of non BMW approved accessories such as alarms radios amplifiers radar detectors wheels suspension components brake dust shields telephones including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna or trans ceiver equipment for instance CBs walkie talkie ham radio or similar accessories may cause extensive damage to the vehicle compromise its safety interfere with the vehicle s elec trical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty Contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center for additional info
71. oading and transporting ki bag 120 argo area Fold the rear backrests down 122 Cargo area cover 122 Partition net 123 Cover panels in the cargo area 124 Power outlets 125 Pull out cargo floor 126 towing cargo 127 oof mounted luggage rack 128 Operation maintenance Special operating instructions Break in procedures 132 Driving your BMW X5 133 General driving notes 134 Antilock Brake System ABS 134 Brake system 135 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures 136 Tire condition 136 Tire replacement 137 Wheel and tire combinations 139 Winter tires 140 Snow chains 140 ul slacement procedures oard tool kit 152 idshield wiper blades 152 aps and bulbs 153 anging a wheel 156 tery 162 es 163 sistance giving and eiving p starting 164 ving the vehicle 166 Technical data Engine specifications 170 Dimensions 171 Weights 172 Capacities 173 Is used icates precautions that must followed precisely in order to e possibility of personal injury ous damage to the vehicle 4 ntains information that will sist you in gaining the optimum rom your vehicle and enable are more effectively for your aq fers to measures that can taken to help protect the nent lt 4 5 the end of a specific item of ion tes special equipment country equipment and optional extras Identifies index entries that refer to owner service procedures or topics on vehicle maintenance
72. on approved brake pads to determine if they are suited for use and therefore cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehicle if they are installed 4 p E o ery a ae ondition ad Tire damage your tires frequently for tread jns of damage and for foreign lodged in the tread Check the ttern depth 2pth should not be allowed to v 0 12 in 3 mm even though lly specified minimum tread 0 063 in 1 6 mm Tread wear rs arrow are embedded in the the tire s tread Their locations ated by the legend TWI Tread Jicator at various points on Shoulder When the tread a depth of 0 063 in 1 6 mm dicators appear to signal that have worn to the minimum el Below 0 12 in 3 mm tread vere is an increased risk of ning even at relatively moderate speeds and with only small amounts of water on the road Do not drive on a deflated flat tire A flat tire greatly impairs steering and braking response and can lead to complete loss of control over the vehicle Avoid overloading the vehicle so that the permitted load on the tires is not exceeded Overloading leads to over heating and causes damage inside the tires The ultimate result can assume the form of a sudden air loss Unusual vibrations encountered during normal vehicle operation can indicate a flat tire or some other vehicle malfunc tion The type of problem can be caused by contact with curbs etc This is also true for irregularities in
73. on maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index de o in sal EE Washer system 69 7 Hazard warning flashers vindow defroster 104 109 8 Horn the entire surface al locking system 30 9 Adjusting steering wheel 52 j ul a E pa ae E Hi 4 131211 10 B 8 T lant temperature gauge 76 10 Computer display cator and warning operation via the turn signal lever 0s 18 to 21 refer to page 80 F gt Outside temperature ctor lever and program display gt Average fuel consumption automatic transmission 66 gt Cruising range fice Interval Display 76 gt Average speed 13 12 11 10 9 8 T meter and trip odometer 74 15 Reset button for trip odometer 74 ator for Check Control 77 16 Indicator and warning lamps 18 to 21 17 E l4 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 licator and warning 12 Trip odometer 74 nps 18 to 21 13 Indicator for Check Control 77 IECK button 77 14 Odometer 74 lector lever and program display 15 Service Interval Display 76 automatic transmission N i s ae ii 16 Reset button for trip odometer 74 itside temperature display 74 sts 7 Indicator and warning jicator lamp for Dynamic Stability lamps 18 to 21 yntrol DSC 20 op immediately 3attery charge current he battery is no longer being harged There is a malfunction ternator drive belt or in the j circuit of the alternator Please the nearest BMW Sports Vehicle center ne drive belt i
74. onitor ye the mirror selector switch ow to the driver s mirror posi an the gearshift lever or the ctor lever is placed in Reverse passenger side mirror tilts down d to help the driver monitor the a directly adjacent to the vehicle ng parking curbs etc an deactivate this automatic 2 by setting the mirror selector to the passenger side position Front The seat cushion and backrest can be heated when the ignition key is in posi tion 2 You can call up different heating modes by repeatedly pressing the button You can also switch the higher heating modes off directly Press the button and hold it slightly longer ting steering wheel ring wheel can be moved in yur directions Adjust the wheel 1g the control lever in the direction not adjust the steering wheel ile the vehicle is moving If you yere is a risk of accident from ted movement 4 the steering wheel setting Seat mirror and steering iemory on page 50 Automatic steering wheel adjustment only in conjunction with seat mirror and steering wheel memory In order to make it easier to get into and out of the vehicle the steering wheel automatically moves into the top posi tion and returns to the driving memory position This automatic feature is controlled by the position of the ignition key and by the driver s door ors 53 To store the mirror settings refer to Seat mirror and steering whe
75. opening and closing Press the switch briefly past the pres sure point and then release it Other automatic operations are gt With the sunroof open press the switch briefly toward Lift the sunroof automatically extends to its fully raised position Pressing the switch again briefly stops the motion gt With the sunroof raised hold the switch toward Open until the roof has reached the desired position Safety feature If the sliding tilt sunroof encounters resistance at a point roughly past the middle of its travel when it is closing the closing cycle is interrupted and the sliding tilt sunroof will open again slightly 00nroof 43 T o 5 O m wn r loss Manual operation nterruptions in the electrical In the event of an electrical malfunction when the battery is discon you can operate the sliding tilt sunroof a eed pa 1 for instance the sunroof may manually t To reinitialize the mechanism 1 Open the glasses compartment refer se the sliding tilt sunroof fully to page 118 ss and hold the switch for approx 2 Insert the Allen wrench from the nty seconds vehicle tool kit refer to page 152 in the opening provided and turn the Sliding tilt sunroof in the desired direction ith safety belts ver allow more than one person Wear a Single safety belt Never ants or small children to ride in iger s lap Avoid twisting the e routing it firmly across the
76. orts Activity Vehicle center 4 seams lb 55 watts he bulb is pressurized There ore wear Safety glasses and tive gloves Failure to comply is precaution could lead to injury dulb is accidentally damaged replacement 4 153 1 Turn the bulb holder to the left arrow and remove 2 Remove and replace the bulb High beams HB3 bulb 60 watts ry The bulb is pressurized There fore wear safety glasses and protective gloves Failure to comply with this precaution could lead to injury if the bulb is accidentally damaged during replacement 4 1 Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove 2 Disconnect the plug 3 Plug the new bulb into the plug connector Be sure that it is securely engaged 4 Install in the opposite order lamps rating life of these lamp units is ly long and the likelihood of ary low provided that they are ched on and off a very great of times If one of these bulbs evertheless fail itis possible to gt driving with great caution e fog lamps provided traffic four area do not prohibit this cause of the extremely high tages involved any work on the yhting system should be carried 2 gt chnically qualified personnel lure to comply with this creates fatal injury 4 gnal indicators Standing side marker lamps front ment bulb 28 8 watts ontact a BMW Sports Activity center in case of a malfunction ri J IT Side tum signal indicators 5 watt bulb
77. ow release the locked tail and take the spare wheel down he tailgate It is recommended ou leave the tailgate locked into until you have completed the change and placed the wheel he defective tire into the yal aid Procedure 1 2 e w Read carefully and comply with the safety precautions on page 156 Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling Place the wedges chocks behind the wheels on the side opposite the side you are lifting If the vehicle is parked on a downward slope place the wedges securely in front of the wheels If the wheel must be changed on a surface with a more severe slope take additional precau tions to secure the vehicle from rolling Loosen the lug bolts 1 2 turn Insert the jack handle into the jack refer to the illustration in the next column sition the spare wheel Secure e wheel by turning at least two J bolts into opposite bolt holes rew in the remaining lug bolts yhten all the bolts securely wer the jack and remove it from neath the vehicle yhten the lug bolts in a diagonal ttern eck and correct the tire inflation essure at the earliest opportunity hicles with Tire Pressure Monitor DC ter mounting the spare tire or rrecting the tire inflation pres re reactivate the system refer to ge 98 he vehicle jack is designed for hanging wheels only Do not t to raise another vehicle model or to raise any load of any kind so could cause accidents and val inj
78. rection of the airflow 111 Microfilter activated charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air The activated charcoal filter provides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollut ants from the outside air Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center replaces this combined filter as a stan dard part of your scheduled mainte nance A substantial reduction in air supply indicates that the filter must be erature replaced before normal maintenance ngers in the rear seating area can their own temperature for the utlets 1 toward blue colder toward red warmer you Start the vehicle this system 2s that the selected temperature eved as quickly as possible It Jaintains this temperature less of the season temperature setting is only yossible when the blower is ed on not in the 0 setting 4 endent ventilation system use this system to ventilate the ind lower its temperature using fer of the automatic climate pendent ventilation system is j via the Multi Information MID referto page 85 or via the computer refer to the sepa ner s Manual set two different times for the o Start it will remain active for tes You can also switch it on Jirectly Since the system uses intial amount of electrical you should refrain from g it on twice in succession allowing the battery to be ad in normal operation between When a preselected activation
79. rmation 4 gt Maintenance replacement or LEX repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified auto motive part 4 Symbol on vehicle parts Ti Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner s Manual for information on a particular part or assembly The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood New J ersey 07675 1227 Telephone 201 307 4000 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in indi vidual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline ll i 13 E Overview Controls and features Operati
80. s and hold button With the cruise control active the system automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehicle When you release the button the system maintains and stores the current speed mM Ice waming If the outside temperature drops to approx 37 5 F 3 C a signal PE 3 sounds as a waming and the display E JE flashes for a brief period The ice warning does not alter the fact that surface ice can form at temperatures above 37 5 F 3 C on bridges or shaded road surfaces for instance 4 de temperature display itside temperature appears in the y from ignition key position 1 and an change the units of measure C F by ssing and holding down the on arrow with the ignition key osition 1 then turning the ignition key to 0 also to page 80 yy control Fuel gauge s the current fuel consumption in liters 100 km on Canadian This allows you to see your current driving style is ve to fuel economy with n exhaust emissions e vehicle is stationary the yoes to Maximum zero on n models If the indicator lamp comes on and stays on there are approx gt 2 0 gal 8 liter 6 cylinder engine gt 2 5 gal 10 liter 8 cylinder engine of fuel still in the tank Tank capacity refer to page 173 Certain operating conditions such as those encountered in mountainous areas may cause the needle to fluc tuate slightly Please refuel earl
81. s defective do not ntinue driving The engine could aged due to overheating If the It is defective increased effort is also required 4 ngine oil pressure stop the vehicle immediately ind switch off the engine ve engine oil level top off as If the oil level is correct ontact the nearest BMW Sports Vehicle center not continue driving The gine could be damaged 1 of inadequate lubrication lt 4 Parking brake BRAKE Brake hydraulic system Comes on when you engage the parking brake For additional informa tion refer to page 64 Comes on although the parking brake is released have the brake fluid level checked Before continuing your journey be sure to read the notes on pages 135 and 146 Also comes on in the Check Control with the message CHECK BRAKE LININGS Parking brake warning lamp Brake hydraulic system warning lamp for Canadian models Tire Pressure Monitor RDC U In addition an acoustic signal is L sounded a flat tire has occurred Reduce vehicle speed imme diately and stop the vehicle Avoid hard brake applications As you steer the vehicle use caution and avoid overcor recting For additional information refer to page 98 an important reminder Parking brake Comes on when the parking brake is engaged ditional information refer to 54 Parking brake warning lamp for Canadian models Please fasten safety belts Together with an acoustic signal or a message in th
82. s will a automatically when the ignition in position 2 Jo not hold the vehicle in place on lopes by slipping or riding the Use the parking brake instead ying clutch increases clutch a ptronic yr lever positions RN DM S smission range display varies 1g to the equipment of your refer to the illustrations y the engine ine can only be started in lever positions P Park or ral Range selection A detent prevents inadvertent shifts to the Reverse or Park selector lever positions To disengage the detent press the button on the front side of the selector lever knob arrow gt While the vehicle is stationary and LE before shifting out of Park or Neutral depress the footbrake in order to disengage the selector lever s lock mechanism Shiftlock Hold the footbrake down until starting off The vehicle will otherwise creep when a drive position is engaged 4 eptronic rive matic shift program osition is designed for driving all normal operating conditions ward gears are available lown kickdown mode you achieve um acceleration and in yn D top speed ss the accelerator pedal past the sed resistance point at the full e position 67 EE M S Manual mode and Sport Program When you change from D to M S the Sport Program is activated This is indi cated by D S in the transmission range display The Sport Program is designed for performanc
83. sal of extended duty antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor 4 ake fluid is hygroscopic that is lbsorbs moisture from the air e to ensure the safety and reli the brake system have the lid changed every two years by Sports Activity Vehicle center 50 to the Service and Warranty ion Booklet US models or the y and Service Guide Booklet an models jid is toxic and damages the paint You should always store riginal container and in a loca ch is out of reach of children pill the fluid and do not fill the lid reservoir beyond the MAX 1e brake fluid could ignite upon with hot engine parts and rious burns 4 mply with the applicable envi imental laws regulating the of brake fluid lt 4 ce Interval Display ntional systems rely solely on ce traveled to determine when e is due The BMW Maintenance n on the other hand began many ago to take the actual conditions which the vehicle is driven into leration After all different drivers cumulate mileage in very nt ways the point of view of maintenance miles 100 000 km accumulated rt distance urban driving are not uivalent of the same distance ad at moderate speeds in long ce highway travel MW Maintenance System es the Engine Oil Service and tions and Il nining the maintenance intervals Jing to the actual loads on the a covers every kind of operating on However even those who nly short distances significantly an 6 000 miles 10 000 km annu
84. tain conditions the indicator nk or flash This indicates a rather level of engine misfire When curs you should reduce speed ynsult the nearest BMW Sports y Vehicle center as soon as le Severe engine misfire over short period of time can seriously ye emission control components ially the catalytic converter Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Canadian models 149 E gt When the filler cap is not properly LEX tightened the OBD system can detect the vapor leak and the indicator will light up If the filler cap is subse quently tightened the indicator should go out within a few days 4 151 E Overview Controls and features Operation maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index shield wiper blades the wiper to a fold out position to page 69 e wiper arm and press the ing spring arrow ye wiper blade off toward the arm the new blade and snap it into d the wipers back down onto windshield before you turn the Key to position 1 or 2 again If vot they could be damaged 4 Rear 1 Hold the wiper blade on the window and remove unclip the wiper arm at the articulated joint arrow 2 Insert a new wiper blade and press it on clip it into the wiper arm e by BMW lt l c Use only wiper blades approved yht side of the engine compart beams 1 beams or checking and adjusting head amp aim please contact your Sp
85. the message CHECK TIRE PRESSURE appears in the Check Control This alerts you that you should have the tires inflated to the specified pressures as soon as possible E If you are prompted to check the LE tire pressure shortly after a correction has been made this indi cates that the corrected values were not accurate Please check the inflation pressure again and make corrections according to the inflation pressure table 4 m malfunction j the period of the malfunction llow indicator lamp comes on or assage TIRECONTROL INAC appears in the Check Control ill also see the same message le event of a system malfunction Nheel is mounted without the gt electronics addition to the spare tire addi al wheels with RDC electronics on board gt contact your BMW Sports y Vehicle center for additional ation Adaptive brake light The adaptive brake light in preparation provides drivers of following vehicles with an indication of the intensity with which the brakes are being applied in your own vehicle The display occurs in two stages gt Normal braking The brake light units within the tail light clusters and the high mount brake light integrated within the rear spoiler both light up with normal intensity gt Hard braking or braking with ABS active The taillights also come on lighting up with the same intensity as the brake lights to provide a larger a more conspicuous warning 99 E
86. time is set the independent ventilation system is operational at outside temperatures above 60 F 16 C or by direct switch activation It cannot be switched on when the vehicle is moving The air emerges via the vent outlets for the upper body Therefore the vent outlets must be open for the system to operate o Canadian residents Juring programming your hand ansmitter may automatically stop iitting after two seconds This ot be long enough to program the Universal Transmitter If you are imming from one of these hand ansmitters the Universal Trans s light may begin to flash in a of double blinks If this occurs ue to hold the button of the sal Transmitter while you reacti our hand held transmitter You ave to repeat this function several while programming 4 3efore programming read the User information section on 115 4 nal hand held transmitter If this symbol is present on the packaging or in the instructions of the original hand held trans _it may be assumed that this held transmitter is compatible xe BMW Universal Transmitter 113 Checking for the conversion code To determine whether the original hand held transmitter is provided with a conversion code system you may either read the instructions for the orig inal hand held transmitter or program a channel key as described on the next page left hand column under Programming Then press and hold the programmed channel key of the BMW U
87. top track scan or fast d ded pressure fast forward J personal phone book functions as for fast forward Volume Cruise control calling up Cruise control store and accelerate decelerate and store Cruise control activate interrupt deac tivate ch Recirculated air mode and automatic recirculated air control AUC or heated steering wheel switch on off t aid kit st aid kit is located under the assenger s seat n pull the handle and fold the down se fold the cover up ome of the articles in the first aid it may be used within a limited nly For this reason check the tion dates of each of the items rly and replace any whose tion dates have passed You can e replacements in any drugstore rmacy s observe all legal regulations ng a first aid kit to be carried in hicle 4 23 E Oe M ien handling fuels comply with of the applicable safety precau d regulations pertaining to aver Carry spare fuel containers fehicle Whether empty or full yntainers can leak cause an n or lead to fire in the event of yn 4 Simple and environmentally friendly Open the filler cap carefully to prevent fuel from spraying out Fuel spray may cause injury Do not top off Topping off may cause fuel spillage 4 Keep the filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door When refueling insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe Pu
88. ts for flash lights car vacuum cleaners or other automotive appliances with up to approx 200 watts at 12 volts Avoid damage to the socket caused by inserting plugs of a different shape or size Refer also to page 119 is extended you can load the Or ip to 990 Ibs 450 kg uted evenly across the surface Ip to 330 Ibs 150 kg on the dge not overload the cargo floor en itis extended If you do so cause damage yu slide the cargo floor back in rasp it on the bottom If you do gt is a risk of personal injury lt 4 Raise the cargo floor For access to the spare wheel or other stored items Swing the cargo floor up and secure it with the rod see detail E If your vehicle has a partition net L Take the bag with the partition net out of the retainer refer to page 123 before you raise the cargo floor panel Otherwise the bag could slide down ward 4 127 E Wl ry Always position and secure the load correctly If you do not it can endanger the passengers during braking or evasive maneuvers Do not exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight and the permissible axle loads refer to page 172 If you do the operating safety of the vehicle is no longer ensured and you are in violation of the law Do not carry hard or heavy objects unsecured in the passenger compart ring the load ment If you do so they may be projected through the air during braking and evasive maneuvers thus
89. upply indi that the filter must be replaced normal maintenance To defrost windows and remove condensation 1 You can specify an interior tempera ture that is comfortable for you with the rotary temperature dial A good starting point is 72 F 22 C Set the air distribution rotary dial Set the blower air supply rotary dial to HW completely to the right Close the vent outlets in the rear Switch on the rear window defroster seating area to defrost the rear window o M N Individual air distribution 108 ootwell ventilation v for the upper body in the rear 8 Temperature control 110 left hand side 108 atic air distribution 108 9 Display for temperature and air supply 108 107 E tomatic recirculated air control 16 Maximum cooling 109 JC 109 or using up residual heat 110 ar window defroster 109 17 Air grille for interior temperature supply 108 sensor please keep clear and unobstructed ual air distribution You can cancel the AUTO program by selecting specific air distribution patterns for your personal comfort the automatic air emains in operation You can r to flow onto the windows he upper body and into the 34 You can reactivate the ic air distribution mode by j the AUTO button rature You can make individual temperature settings on the driver s side or the front jer side Your settings will b
90. ury sure continued safety have the ass of the lug bolts checked with rated lug wrench torque specifi 101 Ib ft 140 Nm at the t opportunity lt 4 161 EE Store the wheel and the tools in the order opposite that for removal Before removing the support rod be sure that the tailgate is held down firmly If you fail to do so it could retract sharply upward and cause personal injury and vehicle damage After you remove the rod close the tail gate carefully Continue to hold it firmly until it is completely closed lt 4 If light alloy wheels other than original BMW light alloy wheels have been mounted it may be necessary to use different lug bolts for those wheels Replace the defective tire as soon as possible and have the new wheel tire balanced ry ttery posts terminals and ated accessories contain lead Compounds Wash hands after 1 4 nance ery is maintenance free thatis nal electrolyte will normally last ervice life of the battery under e climatic conditions r all questions that regard the tery please consult your orts Activity Vehicle center e battery is maintenance free wing is for your information not disconnect the battery en the engine is running If O the ensuing voltage surge age the vehicle s onboard elec d Charging the battery Charge the battery in the vehicle only when the engine is not running Use the connections provided in the engine compartme
91. utton jal activation the button the indicator lamp 5 on lriving a distance of more than x 160 ft 50 m or exceeding a of approx 20 mph 30 km h the n switches off and the indicator yoes out Switch the system on as required ial deactivation the button again 91 Acoustical signals The distance from an obstacle is indi cated in front with a higher intermittent tone and at the rear with a lower inter mittent tone As the distance between vehicle and object decreases the inter vals between the tones become shorter A continuous tone indicates the pres ence of an object less than approx 1 ft 30 cm away The warning signal is canceled after approx 3 seconds if you are moving parallel to a wall If there is a malfunction of the system The indicator lamp flashes and a short steady signal tone is sounded gt if you activate PDC with the button gt when you select reverse for the first time after switching on the ignition gt ifa malfunction occurs while the PDC system is active Switch the system off and have the cause of the malfunction corrected by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center mic Stability Control DSC ncept intains vehicle stability even in riving situations em optimizes vehicle stability cceleration and when starting ill stop as well as optimizing In addition it recognizes vehicle conditions such as ering or oversteering and as possibl
92. ve as Yowledgment for locking and Cking the vehicle ctivating activating the Follow home lamps function 61 EE Examples for Key Memory gt Automatically moving the driver s seat outside mirror and steering wheel into position for the respective person when unlocking the vehicle gt Calling up customized settings for the automatic climate control when unlocking the vehicle ig You will see this symbol Wi throughout the Owner s Manual It is to remind you at appropriate places of the settings that are available to you 4 stic warning is sounded when o remove the ignition key after the driver s door hicles with automatic trans ssion nove the selector lever from the osition until the engine is ignition key in position 2 to turn the key to position 0 or e it first move the selector the Park position Interlock 4 g lock disengaged find that it is often easier to turn ion key from position 0 to posi hen you move the steering ightly to help disengage the al electrical devices are ready ation yJ the engine hicles with manual transmis n depress the clutch when the engine If you do not a lock the engine from starting lt 4 Starting the engine Before starting gt Engage the parking brake gt Be sure that the gearshift lever is in Neutral or the selector lever in Park if the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission gt Depress the clutch pedal
93. ver from being inadvertently locked out of the vehicle the driver s safety lock button will not engage as long as the door is open When the vehicle is moving do not lock the doors with the safety lock buttons Doors locked in this manner would not unlock automatically in the event of an accident Since passengers or animals remaining in the vehicle might be able to lock the doors from the inside take the vehicle s keys with you so that the vehicle can be opened again from the outside at any time lt 4 g from inside the vehicle is button to open the liftgate e vehicle is stationary jointed or sharp edged objects Jld strike the rear window while be sure to provide protection all edges If you do not do this ing conductors of the rear could be damaged 4 mation on the cargo area cover ther details in the cargo area Cargo area beginning on 2 Manual release In the event of an electrical malfunction you can release the liftgate manually 1 Remove the plastic plug from inside the cargo area and pull toward the interior arrow The liftgate will be released 2 Reinstall the plug perate the vehicle only when oth gates are completely closed vise exhaust fumes could pene ve interior of the vehicle Should it solutely necessary to operate the a with an open gate e all windows Shut the sliding unroof ease the air supply for the air ditioner or automatic climate trol to a h
94. y as driving to the last drop of fuel can result in damage to the engine and or catalytic converter 4 When you switch on the ignition the indicator lamp comes on briefly to confirm that the system is operational 75 M Service Interval Display een the blue and red zones il operating range It is not al for the needle to rise as far as ge of the red zone DLSERVEE WSPEC TION O The range of available displays varies according to your individual vehicle s equipment Green lamps The number of illuminated lamps decreases as the time for your next maintenance visit approaches Yellow lamp This field appears together with OILSERVICE or INSPECTION Maintenance is due Please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center for an appointment Red lamp The maintenance deadline has been passed umeric display ssages are used to alert the system malfunctions when the key is turned to position 2 The ccompanied by a gong messages symbol y K button as concerning system faults are iated based on two priorities Priority 1 These defects are immediately indi cated by a gong and a flashing warning symbol 1 Simultaneous defects will be displayed consecutively These status messages remain in the display until the defects are corrected They cannot be deleted by pressing the CHECK button 3 gt RELEASE PARKINGBRAKE gt COOLANT TEMPERATURE The coolant is over
95. ystem Service procedures on stem are to be performed by ized technicians only 4 Dynamic Brake Control DBC DBC is an integral component of the DSC system The system responds to sudden high intensity applications of force to the brake pedal by automatically braking the vehicle with maximum boost to achieve the shortest possible braking distances during panic stops This system exploits all the benefits of ABS Do not reduce the pressure exerted against the brake pedal until the braking maneuver has been completed DBC is deactivated when you release the brake pedal 93 E ch the system on e button The indicator lamp N cator lamp flashes when the re applied automatically ch the system off e button again the indicator es out leactivated automatically above peed of approx 35 mph 1 and when the ignition is 1 off To use HDC With manual transmission Use HDC in first gear and in Reverse since the engine s braking effect is diminished in the higher gears With automatic transmission You can use HDC in every drive position In the event of a fault The indicator lamp goes out in the HDC mode or does not come on when HDC is switched on HDC is temporarily not available if brake temperature is too high l If the DSC indicator lamp also lights up L There is a fault in the HDC and DSC systems Have your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center inspect this system as

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