BMW 2007 X5 3.0d Owner'S Handbook Manual Download Page 260

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From A-

258

Jack

230

– mounting points

230

Jacking points

230

"Journey computer"

Journey computer

Joystick
– see iDrive

– see Selector lever, engaging

transmission positions

Jump-starting, see Starting

with a flat battery

235

Junction input

141

Kerb weight, see Weights

241

Key
– key-specific settings, see

Personal Profile

Keyless Go, see Comfort

access

Keyless locking and

unlocking, see Comfort
access

Key Memory, see Personal

Profile

Keys

Kick-down, automatic

transmission with
Steptronic

Knock control

215

Language, altering on the

control display

"Language / Units"

"Language / Units" for

navigation

136

154

"Language" for DVD system

at rear

204

"Languages"

"Languages" for DVD system

at rear

203

"Languages" in

navigation

136

154

Lashings, see Securing the

load

129

Last destinations, see

Destinations list

146

"Last seat pos."

Lateral incline, see Driving on

rough tracks

132

Laying up car out of use, see

booklet Looking after your
car

Leather care, see booklet

Looking after your car

LED light-emitting diodes

226

Length, see Dimensions

240

Licence plate lights, bulb

changing

229

"Light"

Light-emitting diodes

LED

226

Lighter

119

Lighting
– car, see Lights

– instruments

– lights and bulbs

225

Lights
– see High-beam headlights

assistant

– see Side lights/low-beam

headlights

Lights and bulbs

225

Light switch

"Limit"

Limit, see Speed limit

List in navigation, see Address

book

146

Load
– securing in ski bag

123

Load area
– emergency operation, see

Opening manually

– opening/closing

– opening/closing, see Lower

tailgate

– opening/closing, see Upper

tailgate

– opening from inside

– opening from outside

– opening with remote

control

Load area cover, see Roller

cover

Loads

– car

– loading

– securing

– trailer

Load-securing equipment,

see Securing the load

129

Lockable wheel studs, see

Thiefproof wheel studs

232

"Lock button"

Locking
– adjusting confirmation

signals

– from inside

– without a key, see Comfort

access

– with the remote control

Low-beam headlights

– automatic

– bulb changing

226

– headlight beam throw

adjustment

Lower tailgate

Low fuel level warning light

Luggage compartment, see

Load area

120

Luggage compartment, see

Load area, capacity

241

Luggage compartment

capacity

241

Luggage net, see Partition

net

120

Luggage rack, see Roof

rack

130

Lumbar support

M+S tyres, see Winter

tyres

218

"Main menu" for DVD system

at rear

204

Maintenance, see Service

requirements

Maintenance system

223

Making a call, see Telephone

Operating Instructions

Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 013 209 - © 04/07 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for 2007 X5 3.0d

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Handbook for Vehicle Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG Contents A Z ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ...setting out in your new BMW It contains important notes on how to operate the car enabling you to derive maximum benefit from the technical advantages of your BMW It also contains useful information which will help you to uphold both the car s operating safety and its full resale value Supplementary information is provided in the other documents of on board literature We wish you many a safe and e...

Page 4: ...ced wholly or in part without written permission from BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 013 209 English III 07 07 03 510 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...ty 92 Lights 98 Climate 113 Practical interior equipment Driving hints 126 Driving precautions Navigation 136 Starting the navigation system 138 Destination input 151 Route guidance 160 What to do if Entertainment 164 On off and settings 168 Radio 174 Digital radio DAB 179 CD player and CD changer 185 DVD changer 192 AUX In connection 193 USB audio interface 196 TV 199 DVD system at rear Mobility ...

Page 6: ...order to avoid the pos sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Marks the end of a specific item of informa tion Identifies optional extras or specific national ...

Page 7: ...s and high performance electronics means that specially adapted methods of maintenance and repair are required Always have the necessary work on your BMW performed either by BMW Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained person nel If such work is performed inexpertly it could result in consequential damage and thus con stitute a safety risk Parts and acc...

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Page 9: ...ttons switches and displays serves as an initial guide It also gives you an insight into the principles behind the various ways in which functions can be performed Overview Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 10: ...ws 35 3 Folding outside mirrors in and out 47 4 Adjusting outside mirrors 47 Automatic parking function 47 5 Instrument lighting 97 Front fog lights 96 6 Side lights 92 Low beam headlights 92 Automatic driving lights control 92 Adaptive Head Light 94 High beam headlights assistant 95 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 11: ...7 10 Windscreen wipers 61 Rain sensor 61 Rear window wiper 62 11 Switching the ignition on off and starting stopping the engine 54 Telephone Press receiving and ending a call dial starting for a selected phone number and redialling if no phone number has been selected Press and hold down redial ling Volume control Activating deactivating voice input system 21 Changing radio station Selecting a mus...

Page 12: ...e control speed 62 7 Display for Distance recorder odometer and trip distance recorder 65 Computer 67 Date and remaining distance to next service 69 Automatic transmission positions 57 Hill Descent Control HDC 84 High beam headlights assistant 95 Current Check Control message 72 Adaptive Drive 85 8 Fuel gauge 66 9 Resetting trip distance recorder 65 Displaying service requirements 65 Online Editio...

Page 13: ...lights that have lit up You can call up further information e g about the cause of a fault and what action is required via the Check Control see page 72 In urgent cases this information will be shown immediately when the corresponding light lights up Indicator lights not accompanied by text messages The following indicator lights indicate that spe cific functions are active Parking brake applied 5...

Page 14: ...Driving area 12 Around the centre console controls and displays Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 15: ...r moved horizon tally in four directions 16 Calling up start menu on control display 15 17 Parking brake 55 18 Adaptive Drive 85 19 Favourites programmable memory buttons 19 20 Switching entertainment audio output on off and adjusting volume 164 Manual air distribution 100 104 Automatic air distribution and volume 99 103 Cooling function 101 105 Automatic Recirculated Air Control AUC 105 Recircula...

Page 16: ...criptions of the items of equipment concerned Controls 1 Control display 2 button To call up the start menu 3 Controller You can select menu items and adjust set tings with the controller Move it in four directions arrows 4 Turn it arrow 5 Press it arrow 6 Only make adjustments if the traffic con ditions are sufficiently quiet or clear so as not to endanger the car s occupants and other road users...

Page 17: ...trol display Tone and display settings Settings for traffic information Settings for your car e g for the central locking Indication of service requirements and deadlines for legally required inspections Settings for telephone Operating principle Start menu All iDrive functions can be called up via five menu items Calling up the start menu Press the button To call up the start menu from the menu P...

Page 18: ... Displays in the menu 1 Each menu is subdivided into different fields The field currently selected appears highlighted in the display 2 A symbol shows you which menu item of the start menu was last selected 1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon tal or vertical lists 2 Arrows indicate that there are additional menu items within a list but that they are not currently visible 3 Settings are rep...

Page 19: ...rker moves Menu items in white can be selected by highlighting them 2 To activate a menu item Press the controller New menu items are displayed or the function is executed 3 To select a menu item see 1 4 To switch between fields Move the controller briefly to the left right forwards or backwards Release the controller The active field becomes brighter in col our 5 To perform adjustments Turn the c...

Page 20: ...ormation TMC Traffic information for the navigation system can be received and broadcast ing is switched on TI Traffic info traffic information can be received and broadcasting is switched on 4 Display for New entries pending in Calls not accepted Roaming active 5 It is possible to use the telephone if the mobile phone is registered with the car Mobile phone network reception strength display depe...

Page 21: ... call up the menu 3 Select Display off and press the control ler Press the controller to switch on Favourites programmable memory buttons You can assign certain iDrive functions to the programmable memory buttons and use these buttons to perform them Destinations for navigation Telephone phone numbers Entertainment Radio stations CD CD compartment of CD changer TV AUX The functions assigned to the...

Page 22: ...hat the connection is also estab lished if a phone number is selected or route guidance is started if a navigation destination is called up Displaying assignment of buttons You can display which functions are assigned to the buttons by touching them with your finger Please do not wear gloves while doing this Touching the buttons with an object e g a pen will not work Displaying brief information T...

Page 23: ...rior mirror see page 12 Condition Via iDrive select the dialogue language for the voice input system so that the spoken com mands can be identified Selecting the lan guage for iDrive see page 77 Symbols in the Owner s Handbook Speaking commands Activating voice input 1 Press the button on the steering wheel This symbol on the control display and an audible signal indicate that the voice input syst...

Page 24: ...ting help Using alternative commands There are often several different commands available for performing the same function e g Calling up functions immediately using short commands Short commands enable you to perform certain functions straight away irrespective of which menu item is selected see page 244 Calling up start menu An example selecting a track 1 If necessary switch on entertainment aud...

Page 25: ... spelling a destination entry Speak the commands in the language of the voice input system When selecting a radio station use the standard pronunciation of the station name When making entries in the voice activated phone book use only names in the lan guage of the voice input system and do not use abbreviations Keep the doors windows and panorama glass roof closed in order to avoid noise interfer...

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Page 27: ...you to operate your car with greater ease All items of equipment that are of relevance for driving and make your journey safer and more comfortable are described here Controls Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 28: ...n the car and applied see Personal Profile page 27 In addition information about service require ments is stored in the remote control see Service data in the remote control page 223 Integrated key Press button 1 to release the key The integrated key fits the following locks Driver s door see page 30 floor panel flap in luggage compartment see page 121 New remote controls BMW Service can supply ne...

Page 29: ... short time or after setting off see page 30 Assignment of the programmable buttons on the steering wheel see page 49 Settings shown on the control display Brightness of the control display see page 76 Units of measurement for fuel consump tion distance temperature and pres sure see page 76 Language on the control display see page 77 12 hour 24 hour clock mode see page 76 Date format see page 76 D...

Page 30: ...rd warning flashers and the interior light are in addition switched on Opening and closing with the remote control Persons remaining in the car or pets left inside can lock the doors from the inside You should therefore take the remote control with you when you get out of the vehicle so that the car can be opened from the outside Unlocking Press the button This will unlock the car You can set the ...

Page 31: ... press any button Unlocking upper tailgate Press the button for about one second The tailgate opens slightly regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked On certain national market versions the tailgate can only be opened if the car has first been unlocked The tailgate swings out and up when opened Make sure that there is sufficient clearance To avoid locking yourself out of the car inad verten...

Page 32: ...m is triggered when the door lock is unlocked To switch off the alarm Unlock the car with the remote control see page 28 or insert the remote control fully into the ignition lock For more information about the alarm system see page 32 Comfort operation The windows and the panorama glass roof can also be operated via the door lock Hold the key in the lock or unlock position Watch the closing moveme...

Page 33: ... use the central locking button to unlock all doors at once then pull the door handle above the armrest or Pull the handle on each individual door twice the first time to unlock the door and the second time to open it Locking Either lock all doors by pressing the central locking button or Press down the safety lock button on one of the doors To avoid being shut out of the car accidentally the driv...

Page 34: ... ends or edges of items of luggage that could strike the rear window while the car is moving to prevent these damaging the heating conductors in the rear window Lower tailgate Opening Pull the lever and swing the tailgate down The open tailgate can support loads of up to 250 kg approx 550 lb Closing Swing the tailgate up and press it shut Alarm system Principle The alarm system will respond if A d...

Page 35: ...r with the car during your absence The indicator light flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted into the ignition but for no longer than approx 5 minutes an attempt was made to tamper with the car Tilt alarm sensor The car s angle is monitored The alarm will be triggered for instance if an attempt is made to steal the car s wheels or tow it away Interior movement detector Befor...

Page 36: ...arried out to ascertain whether there is a remote control inside the car You may need to repeat the opening or closing operation Releasing Take a firm hold of one of the door handles arrow 1 This corresponds to pressing the button Locking Touch the area highlighted in the illustration arrow 2 with your finger for approx 1 second This corresponds to pressing the but ton Please make sure that all el...

Page 37: ...subse quently start the engine by inserting the remote control into the ignition lock The warning light in the instrument cluster comes on if an attempt is made to start the engine engine starting not possible The remote control is not inside the car or is faulty Bring the remote con trol inside the vehicle or have it checked Try inserting a different remote control in the igni tion lock The warni...

Page 38: ...thin objects for instance could fail to interrupt the closing movement Do not install any accessories in the movement range of the windows in order not to impair the trap protection function Closing without the trap protection function If an external hazard or ice on the windows does not allow you to close the windows normally proceed as follows 1 Pull the switch past the pressure point and keep i...

Page 39: ...movement Comfort position Each time it is fully opened and subsequently closed the panorama glass roof halts in the comfort position If desired the movement can then be continued using the switch The comfort position minimises wind noise inside the car Trap protection If the panorama glass roof or sliding trim encounters an obstruction during closing from approximately one third of the roof apertu...

Page 40: ...with sensitive hearing may be subject to brief and generally temporary impaired hearing caused by the ignition and inflation noise The locations of the airbags and additional notes are given on page 89 Head restraint Head restraints adjusted to the correct height reduce the risk of injuries to the neck in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its centre is at approx...

Page 41: ...nd on the head restraint height on page 42 Adjusting manually Failure to comply with the notes on page 38 may put your personal safety at risk 1 Forward back 2 Angle of driver s seat Forward back pull the lever up and slide the seat to the preferred position After releasing the lever move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages properly in position Angle of driver s seat pull the l...

Page 42: ...e curved lumbar section of the spine The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal col umn are supported to encourage an upright but relaxed seated position To increase or reduce the curvature Press switch at front or rear edge To move the curved section up or down Press switch at top or bottom Seat mirror and steering wheel position memory You can memorise and call up two different driver s seat ou...

Page 43: ...the controller 4 Select Vehicle Tyres and press the con troller 5 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Door locks is selected and press the controller 6 Select Central locking and press the con troller 7 Select Last seat pos and press the con troller 8 Select After unlocking or After door opens 9 Press the controller Switching off automatic call...

Page 44: ... restraint up as far as its limit of travel 2 Press the button arrow 1 and pull the head restraint fully out Adjusting electrically To remove 1 Tilt the seat back to the rear 2 Pull the head restraints right up 3 Give the head restraints a good tug and pull them out To fit 1 Slide the switch up until the buzzer tone changes to indicate that an installed head restraint would have reached in the upp...

Page 45: ...ove the seat for ward or back slightly so that it engages Seat back The seat backs can be adjusted in four stages Pull up the lever and either apply your weight to the seat back or lean forward to relieve it of load Access to the third seat row Pull the lever and fold the seat forwards There is a recessed handle on the inside trim of the door post for ease of entry When folding back the second row...

Page 46: ...ue must engage audibly Folding down seat back 1 Push the head restraints down see page 43 2 Pull the lever see arrows This releases the seat backs 3 Fold down the seat back Seat belts Failure to comply with the notes on page 38 may put your personal safety at risk All occupants should always fasten their seat belts before you set off The airbags are a com plementary safety feature and not a substi...

Page 47: ...tre rear seat Damaged seat belts In the event of stress due to an accident or damage replace the belt system including the seat belt tensioner and any child restraint systems and have the belt anchorage tested Have this work performed only by BMW Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained person nel otherwise the correct functioning of this safety equipme...

Page 48: ...ontroller to the left to call up Climate 3 Select Seat climate driver or Seat climate front passenger and press the controller 4 Turn the controller to adapt the distribution The setting is adopted Rear heated seats Function as front heated seats no temperature distribution see page 45 Active seat The seat cushion is actively varied by the right and left halves of the seat cushion being raised and...

Page 49: ...ow roads or for folding the mirrors back out into the correct position after they have been folded in manu ally If the mirrors have been folded in they are folded out again when a speed of approx 40 km h approx 25 mph is reached Before putting the car through a car wash fold the mirrors in either manually or by pressing button 3 otherwise they could sustain damage on account of the car s width Aut...

Page 50: ... the windscreen directly in front of the mirror Steering wheel Adjusting Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion or an accident may result from any unexpected movement Adjusting manually 1 Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated posi tion 3 Fold the lever back up Adjusting electrically The steering wheel can b...

Page 51: ...system Air circulation on off To shut off the entry of outside air per manently see Automatic Air Recircula tion Control AUC on page 105 Mute on off To mute the audio sources Display on off To switch the control display on off Telephone list To show hide telephone book or last list of saved numbers displayed Next entertainment source To change the audio source 5 Select the desired function and pre...

Page 52: ...are triggered even if it is wearing a child restraint system You can have a key operated switch fitted for disabling the front and side airbags on the front passenger s side BMW Service will be pleased to advise you on this Fitting child restraint systems BMW Service can supply suitable child restraint systems for every age and weight category When selecting installing and using child restraint sy...

Page 53: ...he front passen ger s seat may be impaired 1 Open the seat back to its widest position see page 40 2 Fit the child seat ISOFIX child seat mountings For details of how to install and use ISO FIX child restraint systems please con sult the separate operating and safety instruc tions supplied by the system s manufacturer Correct ISOFIX child restraint systems The following ISOFIX child restraint syst...

Page 54: ...Ensure that the upper retaining strap does not run across sharp edges and is not twisted before it reaches the upper attach ment point otherwise the belt may not secure the child restraint system in the intended man ner in the event of an accident 1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Hook on upper retaining strap 4 Attachment point 5 Seat back 6 Upper retaining strap of child restraint sys tem...

Page 55: ...n 5 Pull the upper retaining strap until taut When driving with children Child safety catches in rear doors Push down the locking lever on the rear doors the door in question can now only be opened from the outside Safety switch for window lifts Press the safety switch for the window lifts see page 36 if children are travelling on the rear seat Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW ...

Page 56: ...e Locking on page 34 Ignition on All electrical consumers are ready for operation The odometer and trip distance recorder appear in the instrument cluster see page 65 When the engine is switched off please switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers you are not using in order to pre serve the battery Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lights in the instru ment clus...

Page 57: ...ar When parking on an incline apply the parking brake otherwise the car could roll away Procedure 1 With the car at a standstill engage trans mission position P 2 Press the start stop button 3 Apply the parking brake 4 Remove the remote control from the igni tion lock see page 54 Before entering a car wash The vehicle will be able to roll if you observe the following steps 1 With comfort access in...

Page 58: ...ilure or malfunctioning of the parking brake protect the vehicle from rolling away e g with a chock if you leave the vehicle Releasing parking brake manually In the event of power failure or an electrical fault you can release the parking brake manually Before releasing the parking brake manu ally and each time the car is parked with the parking brake released make sure that position P of the auto...

Page 59: ...ke s functioning is otherwise not assured and there is the risk that the car will start to roll away even if the parking brake is applied Procedure 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Press the button with the footbrake depressed The indicator light in the instrument cluster goes out as soon as the parking brake is operational again Any noises heard during this process are nor mal Restoring to use may take...

Page 60: ...engaged automatically as soon as you switch off the engine unless N is engaged and on vehicles with comfort access the remote control is in the ignition lock see page 54 N Neutral You can select this in a car wash for example The car will be able to roll N remains engaged after the engine has been switched off if you leave the remote control in the ignition lock This function is use ful e g in a c...

Page 61: ... manually otherwise there is a risk of the car starting to roll Only release the transmission interlock manu ally to allow the car to be towed Engage the transmission interlock again once the car has been parked If the parking brake likewise has to be released manually observe the following sequence 1 Protect the car against rolling 2 Release the parking brake manually see page 56 3 Release the tr...

Page 62: ...ailer the failed bulb could be on the trailer Indicating a turn briefly Press and hold the lever as far as the pressure point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn Triple turn signal Press the lever as far as the pressure point the flashing turn indicator flashes three times You can activate or deactivate this function iDrive principle see page 14 1 Press the button The start menu is called u...

Page 63: ...row 3 The LED in the but ton lights up Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity Turn the knurled wheel 5 Deactivating the rain sensor Press the button again arrow 3 The LED goes out Deactivate the rain sensor in an automatic car wash to prevent the car s wipers being activated inadvertently and damaged Cleaning windscreen and headlights Pull the lever arrow 4 Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is spra...

Page 64: ... instructions Mix the water and screenwash additive before filling the washer fluid reservoir to make sure the correct concentration is main tained Capacity Approx 6 litres approx 10 6 pints Cruise control Principle You can activate the cruise control system with braking function once you reach a speed of approx 30 km h or 20 mph The car then mem orises and maintains the speed that you specify usi...

Page 65: ...he pressure point arrow 1 until the desired speed is reached The car accelerates without the accelerator pedal being pressed The system memorises and maintains the speed Reducing speed Pull the lever as often as necessary arrow 2 until the desired speed is displayed Functions as for increasing speed except that the car s speed is reduced instead Deactivating cruise control Briefly press the lever ...

Page 66: ...luster the conditions for the system to operate may not currently be met Malfunction The warning light comes on if the system has failed A message appears on the control display For further information see from page 72 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 67: ...adio readiness Adjusting time see page 75 Calling up date Press the button on the flashing turn indicator lever up the date is displayed Adjusting date see page 76 The display changes between clock and out side temperature display date and Check Con trol messages by pressing the button up or down repeatedly see page 73 Outside temperature warning Once the display shows a temperature of below 36 37...

Page 68: ... is Fuel gauge Fuel tank capacity approx 85 litres approx 18 7 gal Notes on refuelling see page 214 If the car is at an angle for some time for exam ple on a long mountain road the value in the dis play may fluctuate to some extent Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone a message appears on the control display for a short time and the remaining operating range is displayed on t...

Page 69: ...ing turn indicator lever for approx 2 seconds Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the period since the engine was last started To reset the average consumption Press the BC button on the flashing turn indica tor lever for approx 2 seconds For a variety of distances You can show the average speed and average consumption for two different distances on the control ...

Page 70: ...ney computer is suitable e g for a holi day trip 1 Call up the start menu 2 Call up Navigation Without navigation system Call up OBC 3 Select On board Info and press the con troller 4 Select Journey computer and press the controller Departure time Journey time Distance covered Average speed Average fuel consumption To start stop or reset all values in the journey computer 1 Select Set and press th...

Page 71: ...he ignition is switched on For certain items of maintenance work you can also call up the distance or time remaining indi vidually in the instrument cluster 1 Press the knob in the instrument cluster for approx 5 seconds until the service require ments are displayed 2 Press the knob repeatedly to display the service requirements for individual aspects Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 ...

Page 72: ...s shown first Supplementary information You can have further information about the scope of maintenance displayed on the control display see page 14 1 Call up the start menu 2 Press the controller to call up the menu 3 Select Info sources and press the control ler 4 Select Service and press the controller 5 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until S...

Page 73: ...ased Service CBS cannot func tion correctly 1 Call up the start menu 2 Press the controller to call up the menu 3 Select Info sources and press the control ler 4 Select Service and press the controller 5 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Service requirements is selected and press the controller 6 Select Status and press the controller 7 Selec...

Page 74: ...in after a short time The warning lights and text messages are memorised and can be called up again subsequently see also page 73 Explanatory text messages Text messages appearing at the lower edge of the control display explain the meaning of the indicator and warning lights that have lit up You can subsequently call up additional infor mation for most Check Control messages e g the cause of a ma...

Page 75: ...mation subsequently iDrive principle see page 14 1 Press the button The start menu is called up 2 Press the controller to call up the menu 3 Select Info sources and press the control ler 4 Select Service and press the controller 5 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Check Control messages is selected and press the controller 6 Select a text mes...

Page 76: ...ccept current speed and press the controller The actual speed is memorised as the limit value Activating limit Select On and press the controller The limit is automatically switched on Stopwatch iDrive principle see page 14 1 Call up the start menu 2 Call up Navigation Without navigation system Call up OBC 3 Select On board Info and press the con troller 4 Select Stopwatch and press the control le...

Page 77: ... the controller until Clock Date is selected and press the controller 2 You may need to move the controller for ward once to switch to the first field from the top 3 Turn the controller until Clock is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until Set time is selected and press the controller Adjusting settings 1 Turn the controller to set the hour and press the controller 2 Turn th...

Page 78: ...er The setting is saved for the remote control cur rently in use Brightness of the control display The brightness is automatically adjusted to ambient light conditions However you can adjust the basic setting iDrive principle see page 14 1 Press the button The start menu is called up 2 Press the controller to call up the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Display settings and...

Page 79: ...isplay iDrive principle see page 14 1 Press the button The start menu is called up 2 Press the controller to call up the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Language Units and press the controller 5 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Languages is selected and press the controller 6 Select Text language and press the con tr...

Page 80: ...th the engine running or the ignition switched on the system is activated after approx 1 second when you engage transmission position R Wait briefly before driving off to allow the sys tem to become active Switching on manually Press the button the LED lights up Switching off manually Press the button again the LED goes out Switching off automatically Once you have driven approx 50 m approx 165 ft...

Page 81: ...ess the controller 4 Select Vehicle Tyres and press the con troller 5 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Manoeuvring aids is selected and press the controller 6 Turn the controller until Picture combina tions is selected and press the controller 7 Select PDC in main screen and press the controller The PDC image is switched on The display is sh...

Page 82: ...omatically When travelling forwards at more than approx 20 km h approx 12 mph or after travelling approx 50 m approx 165 ft Manually Press the button again the LED will go out Driver assistance functions Depending on the situation the following func tions may improve the effectiveness of the rear view camera They can only be activated if the tailgates are entirely shut Line markings The line marki...

Page 83: ... cm approx 4 in A docking on line determined by the steering angle helps you to align your trailer tow hitch with the trailer The zoom function can be activated with the rear view camera activated It will be deacti vated from a speed of approx 7 km h approx 4 mph Obstacle marking 3D shaped markings are displayed in the rear view camera picture The colour gradations cor respond to the Park Distance...

Page 84: ...in window of the control display Selecting displays 1 Select Manoeuvring aids and press the controller see Activating driver assistance functions 2 Turn the controller until Picture combina tions is selected and press the controller 3 Select the desired display and press the controller The setting is saved for the remote control currently in use Adjusting brightness You can adjust the brightness o...

Page 85: ...s the driving wheels losing traction when you pull away from rest or accelerate The system also recognises unstable driving condi tions for example if the rear of the car is about to swerve or if momentum is acting at an angle past the front wheels In such instances DSC helps to keep the car on a stable course subject to the limits imposed by the basic laws of dynamics by reducing the engine outpu...

Page 86: ... effect of xDrive and DSC fur ther optimises traction and driving dynamics The xDrive four wheel drive system distributes the torque flow variably to the front and rear wheels in accordance with the driving situation and the condition of the road surface Hill Descent Control HDC Principle HDC reduces the car s speed when driving down steep inclines and thus makes your BMW even easier to control in...

Page 87: ...ly unavailable in the following situations due to the high temperature of the brakes If the LED in the button and the HDC display go out when in the HDC mode If the LED in the button and the HDC display do not light up when the button is pressed Malfunction in driving stability control systems Avoid rough terrain do not use the accel erator s full throttle and kick down posi tions and do not apply...

Page 88: ...elf levelling suspension lights up yellow and a message appears on the control dis play the self levelling suspension is faulty Stop the car and check it If the body is distinctly lower at the back than at the front and possibly standing at an angle for instance lower at the left than at the right take the car to the nearest BMW Service or to a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has ...

Page 89: ...the system while driving with snow chains or a compact wheel fitted iDrive principle see page 14 1 Press the button The start menu is called up 2 Press the controller to call up the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Vehicle Tyres and press the con troller 5 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Flat Tyre Monitor is selected...

Page 90: ...ing the journey this may be an indication that the damaged tyre has finally failed Reduce your speed and pull over to a suitable location as soon as possible Otherwise parts of the tyre could come loose which could result in an acci dent Do not drive the car any further contact BMW Service instead Active steering Principle Active steering actively varies the steering lock of the front wheels in re...

Page 91: ...es the upholstered covers on the steering wheel instrument panel doors and roof posts as well as the sides of the roof lining Do not remove the steering wheel Avoid touching the system s components immediately after it has been trig gered as there is a risk of sustaining burns If the airbag occupant restraint system devel ops a fault is shut down out of use or has been activated have it checked re...

Page 92: ... Head Up Display is selected and press the controller 6 Move the highlighted marker to the second field from the top Turn the controller until Head Up Display settings is selected and press the controller 7 Select the desired information for the Head Up Display 8 Press the controller The information is shown on the Head Up Display The settings are saved for the remote control currently in use Adju...

Page 93: ...luenced by Sunglasses with certain polarisation filters Certain seated positions Objects resting on the Head Up Display s cover Wet roads and poor light conditions If the image is shown distorted have the basic settings checked Special windscreen The windscreen constitutes part of the system The windscreen is shaped in a way that satisfies the requirements of the Head Up Display and permits the pr...

Page 94: ... tunnel twilight and when it is raining Adaptive Head Light is active The LED next to the symbol lights up when the low beam head lights are on You can also activate the daytime running lights see page 93 The system then switches automatically to low beam headlights in the above situations The headlights may also switch on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky The low beam headlights remain sw...

Page 95: ... is selected and press the con troller 6 Select Home lights and press the control ler 7 Turn the controller to set the required dura tion 8 Press the controller to adopt the setting The setting is saved for the remote control cur rently in use Daytime running lights The daytime running lights come on in position 3 and with xenon headlights also in position 0 With xenon headlights the light out put...

Page 96: ...inates the zone on the outside of the bend Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic driv ing lights control flashes Adaptive Head Light is faulty or has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible Headlight beam throw adjustment Halogen lights The beam throw of the low beam headlights must be adjusted manually to suit the load car ried in the car otherwise the drivers of oncom i...

Page 97: ...on and off in the usual way Activating the system 1 Turn the light switch to position 3 see page 92 2 With the low beam headlights switched on briefly press the flashing turn indicator lever towards high beam headlights The indicator light in the instrument cluster lights up when the high beam headlights assistant is active The lights are turned up and down automatically as the system responds to ...

Page 98: ...a motorway is obstructed In poorly lit towns and where there are very reflective signs At low road speeds If the windscreen in the area in front of the inside mirror has fogged over is dirty or is covered with stickers labels etc If the sensor is dirty Use a cloth soaked in glass cleaner to clean the sensor on the front of the inside mirror Switching off via iDrive iDrive principle see page 14 1 P...

Page 99: ...e controlled automatically The ground lights feature LEDs in the door han dles to illuminate the outside area in front of the doors To save the battery all the lights in the car will be switched off approx 15 minutes after radio readiness has been switched off see Start stop button on page 54 Switching the interior light on off manually Press the button To switch off the light permanently press an...

Page 100: ... fitted to your car 1 Automatic air conditioning 2 Automatic air conditioning with extended range of features see page 103 Air outlets 3 Air to windscreen and side windows 4 Air to the upper body area see Ventilation at front on page 101 and 106 5 Air to footwells Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 101: ...omfortable The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings AUTO program The AUTO program takes charge of setting the air volume and air distribution to the windscreen and side windows to the upper body and to the footwell The cooling function is switched on automati cally in the AUTO program Temperature Set the desired temperature for the interior The automatic air con...

Page 102: ... switch the automatic function for the air volume back on by pressing the AUTO button The higher the air volume the more effective the air conditioning will be Adjusting air distribution manually You can direct the air volume to the windows towards the upper body and into the footwell Any intermediate setting is possible You can switch the automatic function for air distribution back on with the A...

Page 103: ...tinuously for lengthy periods as the quality of the air inside the car will otherwise gradually deteriorate Switching the automatic air conditioning off and on Turn anti clockwise to select the lowest blower speed After about 1 second turn anti clockwise again the automatic air condition ing is switched off The automatic air conditioning is switched on again by pressing any button Ventilation at f...

Page 104: ...ge area between the seats Turn to rear 2 Button for switching on the blower LED on The heating is not operational until the blower is switched on After the heating has been switched off the blower can be used to circulate the air inside the car e g at high temperatures To do this turn knurled wheel 1 to the rear and switch on the blower button 2 Microfilter The microfilter traps dust and pollen in...

Page 105: ...e AUTO program below All you need to do is select an inside temperature you find comforta ble The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings Most settings are saved for the remote control currently in use see also Personal Profile set tings on page 27 AUTO program The AUTO program takes charge of setting the air volume and air distribution to the windscreen and side w...

Page 106: ...ss the con troller 4 Select driver s or front passenger s side as appropriate Move the controller repeatedly to the right or left to select the driver s or front passenger s side 5 Move the controller to select the field 6 Turn the controller to adapt the tempera ture Defrosting windows and removing mist Remove ice and condensation quickly from the windscreen and from the front side windows To do ...

Page 107: ... Switching cooling function on and off Air is cooled and dried when the cooling function is switched on then reheated to suit the tempera ture setting Depending on weather conditions the windscreen may fog over momentarily when the engine is started The cooling function is switched on automati cally in the AUTO program The interior can only be cooled when the engine is running Maximum cooling effe...

Page 108: ...ation is switched on From radio readiness you can adjust the inside temperature air volume and air distribution Switching off Press the left hand side for longer to select the lowest blower speed Residual heat utilisation can be switched off by pressing it a further time REST in the automatic air conditioning display goes out Switching the automatic air conditioning off and on Press the left hand ...

Page 109: ...s been switched off the blower can be used to circulate the air inside the car e g at high temperatures To do this turn knurled wheel 1 to the rear and switch on the blower button 2 Microfilter and activated charcoal filter The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the incoming air The activated charcoal filter in addition removes gaseous pollutants from the air entering the car This combined filte...

Page 110: ...ature Set the desired temperatures indi vidually for the left and right sides The rear automatic air conditioning attains this temperature as quickly as possible regardless of the season by using maximum cooling or heating power if neces sary The temperature is then maintained The rear automatic air conditioning does not have sufficient time to establish the set temperature when temperature settin...

Page 111: ...consumption is high you should not run the system twice in succession unless there has in the meantime been an opportunity to recharge the car s battery by driving the car Both systems are controlled via iDrive or using the remote control see page 111 Independent ventilation system The remote control and preselection of a switch on time can switch on the independent ventilation system above outsid...

Page 112: ...off directly iDrive principle see page 14 1 Call up the start menu 2 Move the controller to the left to call up Climate 3 Select Independent mode and press the controller 4 Select Direct operation and press the controller 5 Select Independent heater or Independ ent ventilation and press the controller The independent ventilation system auxil iary heater is on The symbol on the automatic air condit...

Page 113: ...the LED 3 lights up green 2 Within about 3 seconds press button 2 again The LED 3 flashes green The symbol on the automatic air conditioning display flashes Switching off 1 Press button 1 until the LED 3 lights up red 2 Within about 3 seconds press button 1 again The LED 3 flashes red The symbol on the automatic air conditioning display goes out Interference The remote control handset may fail to ...

Page 114: ... to start using a new remote control as a second remote control or if you have lost your remote control BMW Service will gladly initialise it for you You can use two remote controls for your car Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 115: ...held transmitter Checking compatibility If this symbol appears on the pack or in the instructions supplied with the origi nal hand held transmitter you can assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control A list of compatible hand held transmitters can be found on the website www homelink com You can also call the freephone HomeLink hot li...

Page 116: ... Park your car within the range of the radio remote control device 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in Fixed code hand held transmitter 3 Establish the location of the button on the receiver of the device to be operated e g on the drive system 4 Press the button on the receiver of the device to be operated Once step 4 has been performed step 5 must be completed ...

Page 117: ...tch display on off 3 to 6 seconds to adjust compass zone 6 to 9 seconds to calibrate compass 9 to 12 seconds to adjust for left hand right hand drive 12 to 15 seconds setting language Setting compass zones Set your car to the applicable compass zone so that the compass will function correctly see the world map showing compass zones To adjust the compass zones press the adjust ment knob for approx ...

Page 118: ...man ufacturer according to whether your car has right hand or left hand drive Setting language You can adjust the language of the display Press the adjustment knob for approx 12 13 seconds Press the adjustment knob again briefly to toggle between English E and German O The setting is memorised automatically after approx 10 seconds Roller sun blinds for rear side windows Pull the blind out at its l...

Page 119: ...d lamp The hand lamp is located in the storage com partment between the front seats Pull the lamp out of its holder whenever it is needed Battery changing To remove and insert the batteries unscrew the top of the hand lamp Dispose of old batteries only at an author ised collecting point or hand them in to BMW Service Storage compartments There are storage compartments on the doors and in the centr...

Page 120: ...ess the button in the lower section of the aperture to release the centre armrest then fold it down Press the button the lid folds out With third seat row Fold down the centre armrest Press the button the drinks holders are opened Third seat row The drinks holders are located in the centre console between the seats Ashtrays Front To open push the cover to the front Press the button The ashtray ins...

Page 121: ...and possibly burn themselves Connecting electrical appliances Power sockets With the engine running or the ignition switched on the cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a power socket for a 12 V torch or car vac uum cleaner etc rated at up to about 200 W Make sure that the socket is not damaged by attempting to insert plugs of the wrong pattern This applies to all power sockets in the car ...

Page 122: ...h it forward arrow 1 2 Swing the casing in see arrow 2 3 Slide the ends of the casing forwards until it engages in the holders on both sides 4 Tug the casing to check that it is properly locked in position Partition net Engaging partition net Pull the partition net out of the casing by the loop Hold the rail at both ends and insert into the holders see arrow 1 This is best done working from the re...

Page 123: ...ox 2 8 cu ft Tensioning straps on the left and right side trim for securing small items Hooks e g for shopping bags or carrier bags on the left and right in the load area Net on the left side trim of the load area for small items Lashing rail with lashing eyes You can attach load securing equipment to the lash ing eyes They can be removed at the recesses in the rails To slide the lashing eyes pres...

Page 124: ...lso hook together both tension ing straps When you no longer require the adaptive fixing system retract the tensioning strap and push the fixing system forward to allow maximum use of the load area Removing brackets Press down the brackets as far as the recesses in the rails and remove them Ski bag This enables up to four pairs of standard skis or up to two snowboards to be carried safely and kept...

Page 125: ...t its turnbuckle Secure the ski bag in the manner described otherwise even heavy braking or sudden swerving could be sufficient to endanger the car s occupants To stow away the ski bag follow the opposite of the procedure for loading Removing ski bag The ski bag can be removed completely e g for ease of drying or so that you can use other fit tings in its place 1 Pull the handle forward arrow 1 2 ...

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Page 127: ...Driving hints Here is a variety of information that you may require in particular driving situations or operating modes Driving hints Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 128: ...enewed in the course of the car s operating life General driving hints Closing the tailgate Drive only with the tailgate fully closed otherwise exhaust gases could enter the passenger compartment If it is nevertheless necessary to travel with the tailgate open observe the following precau tions 1 Close all windows and the panorama glass roof 2 Increase the air volume from the automatic air conditi...

Page 129: ...rox 10 in and no faster than walking pace at that depth otherwise the auxiliary heater may be damaged Safe braking Your BMW is equipped with ABS as standard Where a situation requires you to apply the brakes hard you are advised to do so Since the car remains steerable you can avoid obstacles by turning the steering wheel as smoothly as possible The pulsating sensation at the brake pedal combined ...

Page 130: ...wash about appropriate protection measures With comfort access Insert the remote control into the ignition lock The engine can be switched off in transmission position N see also page 35 Rule of the road When entering countries where the traffic drives on the opposite side of the road to the country in which your car is registered certain measures are necessary to avoid dazzling the drivers of onc...

Page 131: ...ould cause the tyres load capacity limit to be exceeded The tyres could then overheat and sustain internal damage This could lead to sud den pressure loss Loading Position heavy objects low down and as far forward as possible ideally directly behind the rear seat back Wrap protective material round sharp cor ners and edges When carrying very heavy loads with no passengers on the back seat insert e...

Page 132: ...ied Loading the roof rack A loaded roof rack alters the car s road behav iour and steering response quite considerably by moving its centre of gravity When loading the roof rack ensure that the specified roof load limit the car s gross weight limit and the axle loads are not exceeded The relevant figures are shown under Weights from page 241 onwards The roof load must be distributed uniformly and ...

Page 133: ...akes the outfit much more stable and safe to drive Do not exceed either the trailer s permitted gross weight or the specified permitted towing load for the car The smaller value is the limit which should be adhered to Tyre pressures Take great care to check the car s and the trailer s tyre pressures For the car the tyre inflation pressures for heavy loads apply see page 216 After each correction o...

Page 134: ...the next lower gear if necessary as far as 1st gear and drive down the hill slowly Driving on rough tracks Your X5 will feel at home on all kinds of roads and tracks It combines four wheel drive with the benefits of a conventional passenger car Do not drive over rough terrain otherwise the vehicle could incur damage For your own safety and that of your passen gers and to protect your car against d...

Page 135: ... If the wheels under one side of the car spin press the accelerator down far enough to prompt the driving stability control systems to distribute the propulsive power appropri ately between the individual wheels After driving on rough tracks please observe the following points to uphold the safety of your BMW Clean coarse dirt off the body Remove mud snow ice etc from the wheels and tyres and chec...

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Page 137: ...This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and choose your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination Navigation Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 138: ...te or your car s position displayed in the assistance window This infor mation remains displayed even if you change to another application 1 Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window 2 Press the controller Further menu items are displayed 3 Select the desired view of the route or Vehicle position 4 Press the controller Displaying arrow view in the map view If the navigati...

Page 139: ...ent Overview Controls Driving hints Navigation Mobility Reference 6 Select Navigation arrow pop up display and press the controller The arrow view is flashed up Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 140: ... car is standing still and always obey the traffic regula tions and road signs in the event of any contra diction between the traffic situation and the instructions given by the navigation system Otherwise you risk endangering the safety of the passengers in your car and other road users Calling up navigation iDrive for principle see page 14 1 Press the button The start menu is called up 2 Move th...

Page 141: ...isplayed and press the controller The list of available countries is displayed 2 Select your destination country and press the controller Europe can also be selected At least the town city or its postcode must be entered in order to start route guidance Entering a destination by town or city name 1 Select City or the town city displayed and press the controller 2 Select the initial letter and pres...

Page 142: ...ler 2 Entering postcode Select the individual characters and press the controller each time To enter blank spaces Select the symbol and press the con troller To delete individual numbers or letters Move the controller to the right to select and press the controller To delete all numbers or letters Move the controller to the right to select and press the controller for longer 3 Select postcode and ...

Page 143: ...be found in the indicated town or city because it belongs to a different suburb for example 1 Move the highlighted marker to the upper most field The arrow is selected 2 Turn the controller to the right until a request appears to enter a street within the country and press the controller 3 Move the highlighted marker to the second field from the top and enter the street Entering a house number All...

Page 144: ...ry Say the letters fluently and at normal volume and avoid unnatural emphases and pauses The system can propose up to 20 destinations that match your entries Up to 6 entries are displayed at a time on the control display The town or city can also be selected from the list via iDrive Turn the controller until the destination is selected and press the controller Entering the destination as an entire...

Page 145: ...n the same manner as the town or city To enter the house number Starting route guidance Route guidance is started immediately Saving a destination The destination is added to the destination list or can be stored in the address book Selectinga destinationfroma map If you know only the position of a town city or street you can enter the destination with the aid of a map You can select the destinati...

Page 146: ...u items are displayed 6 Select the desired menu item Start route guidance starts route guid ance Show vehicle position places your car s position at the centre of the map Show destination position places the current destination at the centre of the map Proceed changes back to the Desti nation input map to exit the menu 7 Press the controller The map for destination input can also be called up in t...

Page 147: ...s list and start route guidance Select the symbol and press the controller To establish a telephone connection Select the symbol and press the con troller To display further destinations Select the symbol and press the controller To start a new search Select the symbol and press the con troller To exit the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Symbols in the map view If you have selected ...

Page 148: ...t the desired destination from the des tinations list and press the controller 2 Select Start guidance and press the con troller Editing the destination list 1 Select the desired destination in the desti nations list and press the controller 2 The selected destination can be edited Save entry Select Add to address book Display information about the destina tion Select Info on destination Delete en...

Page 149: ... Move the highlighted marker to the third field from the top Turn the controller until New address is selected and press the controller 3 Select Use current location as address and press the controller The name given can be modified Operating principle see Entering a destination manu ally page 138 4 Select Save address and press the con troller You can transfer your current position to the address...

Page 150: ...Vehicle Tyres and press the con troller 5 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Delete data is selected and press the controller 6 Select Delete address book and press the controller 7 Select Yes and press the controller Home address You can save the car s position or the current destination as your home address in the address book This entry app...

Page 151: ... marker to the third field from the top Turn the controller until Route criteria is selected and press the controller The various criteria are listed on the control display 3 Select a route criterion for the route Use motorways Motorways and arterial roads are given priority Exclude motorways Motorways are avoided as far as possi ble Fast route The fast route being a combination of the shortest po...

Page 152: ...it ies in a form which differs from the official version provided that you use a form that is familiar in another country or language Example If you are using the German navigation DVD instead of the German name München you can enter the English equivalent Munich or the Italian equivalent Monaco When entering the names of towns cities or streets the system completes the name automatically as soon ...

Page 153: ...otorways Exclude toll roads or Exclude ferries are selected calculating the route may take much longer Route guidance can also be started from the arrow or map view Select the symbol and press the controller During route guidance you can operate other equipment items at any time via iDrive Voice messages and the displayed direction arrows notify you in good time of any necessary changes in directi...

Page 154: ... is selected and press the con troller The arrow view is displayed 1 Switching spoken instructions on off 2 Calling up traffic information manually 3 Selecting route criteria 4 Starting ending route guidance 5 Arrow to destination as the crow flies 6 Distance to the next change of direction 7 Car s position 8 Direction of travel Outline of an arrow Route guidance on the calculated route Solid arro...

Page 155: ...up traffic information manually 8 Arrow to destination as the crow flies The expected time of arrival and the distance to the destination will be displayed in the bottom line of the control display To exit the menu Select the arrow and press the controller If the scale is smaller than 500 km or 250 miles you can choose whether to align the map point ing towards north in the direction of travel or ...

Page 156: ...ton The start menu is called up 2 Press the controller to call up the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until Language Units is selected and press the controller 5 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Languages is selected and press the controller 6 Select Voice output of nav sys...

Page 157: ... the controller until New route for is selected and press the controller 3 Turn the controller to enter the desired value then press the controller The route is recalculated To exit the menu without altering the route Select the arrow and press the controller Traffic information At any time you can have traffic information dis played from radio stations that broadcast traffic situation information...

Page 158: ...played Selecting TMC stations 1 Press the button The start menu is called up 2 Press the controller to call up the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until Traffic information settings is selected and press the control ler 5 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Traffic information...

Page 159: ...rt menu 2 Move the controller to the right to call up Navigation 3 Select Traffic information and press the controller The control display will show the traffic informa tion on the planned route first sorted by dis tance from the vehicle s current position Displaying detailed traffic information Select a traffic information item from the list and press the controller To exit the menu Select the ar...

Page 160: ...and Dynamic route is not selected within approx 100 km approx 50 miles of the obstruction you are provided with specific information such as the length of the obstruction The last possible turning to leave the route is displayed to you shortly before you reach it Select Plan detour and press the controller The navigation system calculates a new route to avoid the traffic jam This information is st...

Page 161: ...l ler 2 Move the highlighted marker to the fourth field from the top Turn the controller until Vehicle position is selected and press the controller The current position of your BMW is displayed If the navigation system is unable to identify a name for your present position the degrees longitude and latitude are displayed To exit the menu Select the arrow and press the controller You can also have...

Page 162: ...treet or a specific destination such as the station for the town or city in question then start route guidance you wish to input a destination but the cor rect letter of the alphabet cannot be selected The data for the destination is not available on the navigation DVD currently in use In this case the system will not let you choose the letters of an address it cannot recog nise Choose a destinati...

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Page 165: ...Entertainment This chapter tells you how to operate the radio CD and TV and adjust the tone settings for these systems Entertainment Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 166: ...en switched on the radio station last tuned or the CD track last played is called up Turn to adjust the volume 2 CD eject 3 Drive for audio CD 4 Station track search Changing radio stations Selecting tracks for CD player and CD changer Specification with two disc drives 1 Sound output for entertainment systems on off volume Press to switch on off When switched on the radio station last tuned or th...

Page 167: ...e CD drive audio output remains available for approximately 20 minutes after the ignition has been switched off All you have to do is switch sound output back on Adjusting the volume Turn knob 1 on the CD player until the desired volume is obtained You can also adjust the volume with buttons on the steering wheel see page 9 With the ignition key in radio readiness position or higher the setting is...

Page 168: ... setting is obtained Balance and fader You can adjust volume distribution in the same way as Treble Bass Balance left right volume distribution Fader front rear volume distribution Speed dependent volume control The speed dependent volume control auto matically boosts the volume as the car s speed increases You can select various stages for the increase in volume Specification with two disc drives...

Page 169: ...to the left or right to select the desired frequency range 3 Turn the controller until the desired setting is obtained Resetting the tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default setting 1 Call up the start menu 2 Press the controller to call up the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Select Tone and press the controller 5 If necessary mo...

Page 170: ...the AM waveband or if the displayed stations are no longer receivable update the stations with the strongest received signal see page 169 Changing stations Turn the controller Buttons on CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction The next station displayed will be called up You can also change the stations with the but tons on the steering wheel see page 9 Changing selection criter...

Page 171: ...pted and the selected station is retained Buttons on CD player To sample stations press and hold down the button for the corresponding direction To stop Scan press the button again Selecting frequency manually In Manual frequency selection you can select stations that can be received in addition to those displayed 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler 2 Move the highlighted marker to the sec...

Page 172: ... the desired selection criterion is selected and press the controller 3 Select the desired frequency or station Set is selected 4 Press the controller Further menu items are displayed 5 Select Save and press the controller Memorised stations is displayed 6 Turn the controller until the desired mem ory location is selected 7 Press the controller The station is now memorised The stations for the las...

Page 173: ...ditional information is broadcast via RDS on the VHF FM waveband RDS stations therefore offer the following features Where a radio station is broadcast on sev eral frequencies the set automatically switches to whichever frequency offers the best reception Where reception conditions are good the names of stations are displayed on the con trol display Where reception is poor or in the event of inter...

Page 174: ... off but traffic reports can be received No display No traffic reports can be received The navigation system s spoken instructions are not interrupted by traffic reports Switching traffic reports on off iDrive for principle see page 14 1 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Select FM or AM and press the controller Set is selected 2 Press the controller Further menu items...

Page 175: ...elected and press the control ler 6 Select a station broadcasting traffic reports and press the controller TP AUTO automatic selection of the traf fic report station with the strongest received signal Traffic reports are on If you choose a traffic report station broadcast ing of traffic reports is automatically switched on Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 176: ... in order to receive digital stations Listening to digital radio iDrive for principle see page 14 1 Press the button The start menu is called up 2 Move the controller backwards to call up Entertainment 3 Select DAB and press the controller You will hear the station last selected The station as well as different ensembles if applicable appear on the control display 1 Ensembles 2 Stations of the sel...

Page 177: ...pdating receivable stations Once you leave the transmission range of the stations originally received you can update the display of receivable stations 1 Select DAB and press the controller 2 Select Autostore and press the controller 3 Press the controller 4 Select Autostore and press the controller The display of receivable stations is updated Up to 12 ensembles can be shown If No Signal appears ...

Page 178: ...sed in the corresponding direction To stop sampling press the button again Manual station selection 1 Select DAB and press the controller 2 Select Manual frequency selection and press the controller 3 If necessary move the controller to the left to select an ensemble Select Next or Previous and press the controller 4 Select the station Memorising stations You can save 12 stations 1 Select DAB and ...

Page 179: ...is called up 2 Press the controller to call up the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Select Tone and press the controller 5 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until DAB is selected and press the con troller 6 Select Frequency selection and press the controller 7 To select a frequency band Band III L for...

Page 180: ...the remote control cur rently in use If no analogue frequency is available for a digital station the reception is switched off Listening to additional programmes This symbol is shown if a selected station offers additional programmes Sports stations for example may broadcast different sports events at the same time You then have the option of choosing a particular sports event 1 Select a station a...

Page 181: ...ng on the directory structure Via iDrive To start to play a CD if it is already in the drive iDrive for principle see page 14 1 Press the button The start menu is called up 2 Move the controller backwards to call up Entertainment 3 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Select CD and press the controller 4 If necessary move the highlight marker to the second field from the...

Page 182: ...morise a CD compartment in the CD changer on the favourites programma ble memory buttons in order to start the CD changer see page 19 Selecting a track Buttons on CD player Press the button for the appropriate direction repeatedly until the desired track is reached The track is displayed on the control display You can also change the tracks with the buttons on the steering wheel see page 9 Via iDr...

Page 183: ...can All tracks on the current CD are automatically sampled once in succession 1 Select Set and press the controller Further menu items are displayed 2 Select Scan and press the controller To stop sampling 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller Track sampling is interrupted and the selected track is retained Compressed audio files 1 Select current track and press the control ...

Page 184: ...troller 2 Select Repeat track or Repeat directory and press the controller Random play The tracks on the current CD are played once each in random order 1 Select Set and press the controller Further menu items are displayed 2 Select Random and press the controller To stop random play 1 Press the controller 2 Select Random and press the controller Compressed audio files 1 Select current track and p...

Page 185: ...rtments flash 2 Insert the CDs individually Do not insert the CD until the LEDs on the CD slot 1 are flashing otherwise the CD or the CD changer could be damaged The CDs are automatically loaded in the individ ual compartments Removing CDs from the CD changer 1 Press the button 2 Press the button to select the CD compartment The CD is ejected a short way from the CD changer 3 Take out the CD Remov...

Page 186: ... be the cause Self recorded CDs DVDs With self recorded CDs DVDs possible causes for output malfunctions are e g an inconsist ent data creation or burning process or low quality or high age of the CD DVD blank Only write on the upper side of CDs DVDs using a special marker pen Avoiding damage Avoid leaving fingerprints and protect against dust scratches and moisture Store CDs DVDs in a case Do not...

Page 187: ... flash 2 Insert the DVDs individually Do not insert the DVD until the LEDs on the DVD slot 1 are flashing otherwise the DVD or the DVD changer could be damaged The DVDs are automatically loaded in the indi vidual compartments Removing DVDs from the DVD changer 1 Press the button 2 Press the button to select the DVD compartment The DVD is ejected a short way out of the DVD changer 3 Remove the DVD ...

Page 188: ...p select the desired DVD and press the controller Reading in the contents of the DVD may take some time The DVD is then played possibly with the DVD specific menu displayed DVD control options Via the DVD control options you can select titles and chapter call up the DVD specific menu and operate functions e g language fast forward and reverse and freeze images A DVD may deactivate certain DVD cont...

Page 189: ...hile a DVD is playing 1 Press the controller during playback to call up the DVD control options 2 Select the symbol and press as often as necessary until the desired chapter is reached Or Press the button on the left or right as often as necessary until the desired chapter is reached Making settings for DVD On some DVDs it is only possible to select the language subtitles camera angle or title via...

Page 190: ...ler 3 Select Language and press the controller 4 Select the language or sound track and press the controller The language and sound tracks usually include an indication of how many channels there are 5 1 means multichannel Selecting subtitles 1 Press the controller during reception 2 Select SET and press the controller 3 Select Subtitle and press the controller 4 Select the language of the subtitl...

Page 191: ...itle can also be selected Note the available options in the information on your DVD Closing settings menu Select Return and press the controller Playing audio tracks On cars with a single disc drive you can play the audio track of a DVD even if it is not possible to watch video tracks in the car 1 Press the button The start menu is called up 2 Move the controller backwards to call up Entertainment...

Page 192: ... the controller A maximum of 99 chapters on a DVD are played Tone settings On DVDs with multichannel sound Surround for optimum sound reproduction select a sound track with multichannel sound see Selecting audio language and set the tone settings to Surround see Professional hifi system page 167 Selecting audio language If various languages are available on a DVD you can select the language 1 Sele...

Page 193: ...ht protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohib ited Dolby Manufactured under license from Dolby Labo ratories Dolby Pro Log...

Page 194: ...ound playback The audio equipment must be switched on Via iDrive iDrive for principle see page 14 1 Press the button The start menu is called up 2 Move the controller to the rear to call up Entertainment 3 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Audio AUX is selected and press the controller 4 Select AUX IN and press the controller 5 Adjust the vol...

Page 195: ...evice against mechanical damage For sound playback via the car s speakers con nect the USB device to connection 2 After connecting up for the first time the infor mation on all tracks e g artist musical genres and the playlists from the USB device are trans ferred to the car This process may take some time The duration depends on the USB device and the number of tracks You can select the tracks vi...

Page 196: ...ing a track You can call up the tracks via the playlists and information On USB devices you can also call up the tracks via the file register 1 Make your selection e g Playlists or Artists and press the controller 2 Select a track and press the controller Displaying information on the track You can have any saved information about the current track displayed e g the name of the artist 1 Press the ...

Page 197: ...ro priate direction Notes Do not expose the audio device to extreme ambient conditions e g very high temperatures see the operating instruc tions for the audio device Otherwise the audio device could be damaged and driving safety during a journey thus be impaired Depending on the configuration of the audio files e g bitrates higher than 256 KBit s fault free playback cannot always be assured Notes...

Page 198: ... channel is being received Channels The TV system is equipped with a digital receiver In areas where both analogue and digital television is broadcast both analogue and digital channels can be received You can change between these channels Changing the channel 1 Press controller The channels are displayed on the left hand side 2 Select the desired channel and press the controller You can also chan...

Page 199: ...If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Select TV and press the controller to start the programme 4 Whilst the programme is playing press the controller twice 5 Select Graphics settings and press the controller 6 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Video is selected and press the con troller 7 Select Brightness or Contra...

Page 200: ...to the uppermost field Select TV and press the controller to start the programme 4 Whilst the programme is playing press the controller twice 5 Select Video and press the controller 6 If necessary move the highlighted marker to the second field from the top Select TV standard and press the controller 7 Select the country in which you are cur rently driving and press the controller The display of r...

Page 201: ...ciple see page 14 1 Press the button The start menu is called up 2 Press the controller to call up the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Enable rear menu and press the controller 5 Select Rear enabled and press the con troller The DVD system is enabled Controls 1 Monitor 2 Infrared interface for headphones 3 CD DVD player 4 Connection for headphones Jack plug 3 5 mm or 1 8th...

Page 202: ...adphones are supported by the infrared interface When using infrared headphones take care not to interrupt the infrared link between the headphones and the infrared inter face In other words do not obstruct the line of sight between them in any way or cover or scratch the infrared interface Adverse light conditions such as bright ambient light may interfere with reception Remote control 1 Menu gui...

Page 203: ... start menu is called up 2 Move the controller backwards to call up Entertainment 3 Select AUX Rear and press the control ler Switching DVD system on off Press the button on the CD DVD player The DVD system comes on automatically when a CD or DVD is inserted Playing a CD DVD The data on each CD or DVD determines which menu items are used to call up the contents of the CD DVD Video data via DVD Aud...

Page 204: ... and reverse and freeze images A DVD may deactivate certain DVD control options temporarily or possibly even for the entire duration of the DVD It will then not be possible to select those DVD control options If this happens try to make selections via the DVD specific menu 1 Press the button on the remote con trol while the DVD is playing 2 Press the buttons on the remote control or turn the knurl...

Page 205: ...the remote con trol while the DVD is playing 2 Select symbol 3 Press the button as often as necessary until the desired chapter is reached Or Press the button on the remote control on the left or right as often as necessary until the desired chapter is reached Freeze image 1 Press the button on the remote con trol while the DVD is playing 2 Select symbol 3 Press the button To continue replay 1 Sel...

Page 206: ...ns are stored on the DVD On some DVDs it is only possible to select the language subtitles camera angle or title via the DVD specific menu Note the available options in the information on your DVD Entries marked grey in the menus cannot be selected Calling up DVD specific menu Further functions may be stored on DVDs For instance the viewer may be able to choose from several alternative plots or ca...

Page 207: ...play Repeat track To repeat the selected track Repeat directory To repeat the tracks in the current direc tory 4 Press the button Playing audio tracks from a CD DVD Starting replay Insert the CD DVD into the drive with the label side uppermost The CD DVD is pulled in automatically The disc starts to play automatically after a few seconds If it does not start to play automatically Select CD Press t...

Page 208: ...ts to play at the start of the track Settings and replay functions for audio CD DVDs 1 Select SET 2 Press the button 3 Adjust the settings with the remote control Tone Treble Bass and Balance adjustable separately for the left and right headphones and the infrared head phones Reset The settings are reset to the standard value Break To halt and resume replay Random The tracks on the current CD DVD ...

Page 209: ...emote control Tone Treble Bass and Balance adjustable separately for the left and right headphones and the infrared head phones Reset The settings are reset to the standard value Break To halt or resume replay Scan directory To sample the tracks briefly in the current directory Scan all To sample all tracks briefly Random directory The tracks in the current directory are played in random order Ran...

Page 210: ...tures 1 Select a picture using the buttons on the remote control 2 Press the button 3 Select the view mode Browsing with the menu guidance but tons on the remote control Showing slide show Turn the knurled wheel to adjust the dis play duration Stopping slide show Select Stop Settings 1 Press the button 2 To select a menu item 3 Press the button Ending display 1 Press the button 2 Select the symbol...

Page 211: ...e not supported by the DVD player However many commercially available audio DVDs contain a video track of DVD video format in addition to the audio track These DVDs can be played by the DVD player The information supplied with your DVD will indicate whether or not your audio DVD also has a video track Depending on the authoring not all functions may be available for replay Commercially available d...

Page 212: ...s DVDs to temperatures above 506 1227 high levels of humidity or direct sunlight CDs DVDs with copy protection CDs DVDs are often copy protected by the manufacturer This could result in CDs DVDs being impossible to play or only playable with restrictions CDs DVDs with compressed audio files If the language set for the CD DVD player is not the same as the language of the music track the music track...

Page 213: ...formats refer also to the operating instructions for the external device Reset The settings are reset to the standard value Tone Treble Bass and Balance can be adjusted for the left and right head phones and the infrared headphones Reset Your settings are reset Further settings can be performed after switching to the top box Tone bring the volume of the external device in line with the volume of t...

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Page 215: ...u in preserving your car s mobility this section contains important information about operating fluids wheels and tyres maintenance routines and minor repairs Mobility Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 216: ...g When handling fuel comply with the safety regulations displayed by garages and filling stations When refuelling insert the filler nozzle fully into the filler neck Avoid lifting the filler nozzle dur ing refuelling otherwise The supply of fuel will be cut off prematurely Fuel vapour and fumes will be fed back less effectively The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle cuts out for the first ti...

Page 217: ...ior to the minimum grade indicated otherwise the engine could sustain damage National market versions supplied to run on leaded fuel With this specification in addition to the grades listed above you can run the engine on leaded fuel The minimum grade is likewise 91 RON Diesel engines Do not use rapeseed methyl ester RME biodiesel or petrol If the wrong type of fuel has been added do not start the...

Page 218: ...r towing For trailer towing the tyre pressures for the higher load in the table apply Note tyre size These tyre pressures apply to sizes of tyre approved by BMW and makes of tyre recom mended by BMW details are available from BMW Service Condition of tyres Inspect tyres frequently for damage the pres ence of foreign bodies unusual wear and suffi cient tread depth Minimum tread depth The tyre tread...

Page 219: ...u need to continue driving with a damaged tyre see Indication of a flat tyre page 87 New wheels and tyres Have new wheels and tyres fitted only by BMW Service or by a specialist tyre dealer that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel If such work is per formed inexpertly it could result in consequen tial damage and thus constitute a safety risk Make sure that the new whe...

Page 220: ... for the winter tyres fitted to your car failure to do so could result in tyre damage and accidents If the car is capable of speeds higher than that permitted for the winter tyres a sticker stating the maximum permitted speed for the tyres fit ted must be displayed in your field of view Spe cialist tyre dealers and BMW Service can supply these labels Tyre storage Store wheels and tyres in a cool d...

Page 221: ...it could result in consequential dam age and thus constitute a safety risk Engine compartment lid Releasing Pull the lever Opening Press the release lever and open the lid Closing Close the engine compartment lid from a height of about 40 cm approx 16 in with some momentum It must be clearly heard to engage To avoid injuries ensure that the closing area of the engine compartment lid is unobstructe...

Page 222: ...level monitor To obtain as accurate an oil level reading as possible the engine should be at its normal operating temperature This will normally be the case after it has been driven continuously for at least 10 km approx 6 miles You can call up the oil level while driving or with the car stationary on a flat surface and with the engine running iDrive principle see page 14 1 Press the button The st...

Page 223: ...oil You can continue your journey Note the newly calculated dis tance remaining to the next Oil Service see page 223 Have the system checked as soon as possible Adding engine oil Only add 1 litre approx 2 pints of oil when you are instructed to do so by a message on the control display Top up the oil level within the next 200 km approx 120 miles otherwise the engine may suffer damage Keep all oils...

Page 224: ...ditives are suit able for your BMW BMW Service can provide details of which additives are suitable Use only suitable additives otherwise the engine could incur damage As these additives are hazardous to health observe the notes on the containers When disposing of coolant additives comply with the relevant environmental protection regulations Checking coolant level 1 Allow the engine to cool down 2...

Page 225: ...or selected maintenance tasks as well as any legally pre scribed dates displayed to you individually see page 69 Engine oil Brake linings separately for front and rear Brake fluid Vehicle check Statutory vehicle inspections depending on national requirements Service data in the remote control Your car continuously stores information relat ing to service requirements in the remote con trol as the c...

Page 226: ...s a recy cling friendly concept that extends to both the production methods used and the choice of materials BMW recommends that you hand in your car to a salvaging operator approved by the BMW Group at the end of its operating life In doing this you will be making an active contribution towards protecting resources and the environ ment The regulations concerning the returning of end of life vehic...

Page 227: ...ed to BMW Service Do not touch the glass of a new bulb with the fingers because even slight amounts of dirt or grease will then be burned into the bulb and reduce its working life Use a clean tissue cloth or similar or hold the bulb by its base A box containing spare bulbs is available from BMW Service Wait for bulbs to cool down before chang ing otherwise they could cause burns When working on el...

Page 228: ...ther wise a risk of injury if the bulb should sustain damage High beam headlights H7 bulb 55 Watt 1 Turn the cover see arrow and remove 2 Pull the cable connector arrow 1 off the bulb socket Lift the retaining bracket on the bulb socket slightly and twist it to the rear arrow 2 3 Take out the bulb and change it 4 Fit the cover and turn it clockwise until it audibly engages Low beam headlights H7 b...

Page 229: ...de lights and daylight driving lights H8 bulb 35 Watt The bulb is pressurised so protect the eyes and wear gloves There is otherwise a risk of injury if the bulb should sustain dam age 1 Turn the cover to the left and take it off 2 Turn the bulb anti clockwise pull off the plug and change the bulb 3 Install in the reverse order Front flashing turn indicators 24 Watt bulb PSY24W 1 Turn the bulb hol...

Page 230: ... Fold up the insula tion 3 Turn the bulb holder to the left and take it out 4 Press the bulb in slightly and turn to the left take out and change 5 Fit the side trim again Reversing lights 1 Open the side trim in the load area 2 Remove the first aid pouch and warning triangle if necessary Fold up the insula tion 3 Turn the bulb holder to the left and take it out 4 Pull out the bulb and change it 5...

Page 231: ...to change a wheel immediately in the event of a loss of tyre pressure following a puncture If you need to continue driving with damaged tyres see Indication of a flat tyre on page 87 Run flat tyres can be identified by the circular symbol with the letters RSC on the tyre s side wall see Run flat tyres page 217 When fitting new tyres or changing over from summer to winter tyres and vice versa for y...

Page 232: ...oid rattling noises later please make a note of the positions of the tools when they are removed and replace them in the same posi tions later The tools are located in the holder beneath the floor panel flap 1 Jack 2 Crank handle for jack 3 Wheel stud wrench Removing compact wheel The compact wheel is located in the load area under the floor panel 1 Take out the tool holder 2 Release the wing nut ...

Page 233: ...checked with out delay using a calibrated torque wrench The correct tightening torque is 140 Nm approx 103 lb ft 2 Stow the wheel with the faulty tyre in the load area Because of its size the wheel with the faulty tyre will not fit beneath the floor panel flap 3 Correct the tyre pressure at the earliest opportunity Prevent dirt entering the tyre valves by attaching screw on dust caps Dirt in the t...

Page 234: ...e transported and stored upright Protect batteries against falling over when in transit Power failure After a temporary power failure the functions of certain equipment items may be restricted as they require reinitialising Individual settings may likewise have been lost and will have to be reprogrammed Seat mirror and steering wheel memory The positions must be reprogrammed see page 40 Time and d...

Page 235: ...w 1 and fold down the fuse carrier arrow 2 4 Change the blown fuse 5 Install in the reverse order of removal Make sure that the footwell trim is secured cor rectly and securely In the luggage compartment Open the right hand side trim in the load area Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 236: ... on the control display you can interrupt the emergency call within 5 seconds If the situation allows wait in the car until voice contact has been established You can then provide more precise details of the situation On cars where BMW Assist has been enabled telephone contact is established with the BMW Assist emergency call centre If the car s cur rent position can be determined it is trans ferr...

Page 237: ...rically live parts when the engine is running or a fatal acci dent may occur Do not depart from the proce dure described below otherwise personal injury could result or one or both vehicles sus tain damage Preparations 1 Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volt and approx imately the same capacity in Amp h This should be printed on the battery 2 Switch off the engine...

Page 238: ...ray products sold as starting aids Tow starting towing away Using towing eye The screw in towing eye must always be car ried on the car It can be screwed into the front or rear end of the BMW It is stored in the toolkit beneath the floor panel flap in the load area see page 225 Use only the towing eye supplied with the car and make sure that it is screwed in fully and is tight Only use the towing ...

Page 239: ...towbar The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the towed vehicle otherwise it may be impossible to maintain control The towing eyes of both vehicles should be on the same side If it is impossible to avoid attach ing the towbar at an angle note the following Towbar clearance may be restricted when cornering The towbar will generate lateral forces if it is attached offset Only attach the towbar ...

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Page 241: ...pter contains technical data the short commands for the voice input system and the index which will help you find specific items of information with ease Reference Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 242: ...hnical data Dimensions All dimensions in mm Smallest turning circle dia 12 8 m approx 42 ft With mixed tyres the vehicle width may be greater than the dimension quoted Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 243: ...d seat row kg lb kg lb 2680 5910 2900 6395 2785 2870 6140 6325 3000 3000 6610 6610 2740 2825 6040 6230 2955 2955 6515 6515 Front axle load limit with third seat row kg lb kg lb 1245 2745 1250 2755 1345 2965 1350 2975 1295 2855 1300 2865 Rear axle load limit with third seat row kg lb kg lb 1535 3385 1735 3825 1540 1625 3395 3580 1740 1740 3835 3835 1545 1630 3405 3590 1745 1745 3845 3845 Roof load ...

Page 244: ...it with third seat row kg lb kg lb 1700 3745 1905 4200 1705 1820 3760 4010 1905 1930 4200 4255 1710 1825 3770 4020 1910 1930 4210 4255 Towing loads according to EU operating permit Note and comply with different values in certain countries BMW Service will have details of possible increases Unbraked kg lb 750 1650 750 1650 750 1650 Braked on slopes of up to 12Ξ kg lb 2700 5950 2700 3500 5950 7715 ...

Page 245: ...Litres Imp units Note Fuel tank approx 85 18 7 gal Fuel grade page 215 including a reserve of X5 3 0si 3 0d X5 4 8i approx 8 1 8 gal approx 10 2 2 gal Windscreen washer incl headlight cleaning system approx 6 5 11 4 pints Further details page 61 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 246: ...r or Assistance window computer Changing the scale in the assistance window 153 Assistance window scale kilometres or Assistance window scale metres Function Command Further information see separate Operating Instructions Calling up BMW Assist BMW Assist Calling up BMW Service BMW Service Calling up BMW Contact BMW Contact Calling up BMW Contact Numbers BMW Contact Numbers Calling up Nearest BMW d...

Page 247: ...a Starting route guidance 151 Start guidance Exiting route guidance 151 Guidance off Displaying arrow view 152 Arrow view Displaying map view 153 Map Map north oriented Map indicating direction of travel or Perspective Changing the scale 153 Scale kilometres or Scale metres Displaying streets or towns cities along the route 153 Route list Switching on spoken instructions 154 Navigation info on Swi...

Page 248: ... all stations Selecting radio stations 168 Station e g Station BBC or Select station Calling up Memorised stations 168 FM memorised stations SW memorised MW memorised or LW memorised Selecting a memorised radio station 168 Memorised station e g Memorised station 1 Calling up Manual frequency selection 169 FM manual frequency selection SW manual MW manual LW manual Select frequency or Frequency Meg...

Page 249: ... Calling up Air distribution Air distribution Calling up Automatic programs 103 Automatic programmes Calling up Independent ventilation 110 Independent mode Calling up Direct operation 110 Direct operation Displaying switch on times 110 Switch on times Function Command Calling up the menu Settings menu Display off 19 Display off Calling up Info sources Info sources Calling up Settings Settings Cal...

Page 250: ...up Languages 77 154 Languages Calling up Clock 76 Clock Calling up Date 76 Date Calling up Flat Tyre Monitor 87 RPA Calling up HDC 84 HDC Calling up PDC 79 PDC Calling up Traffic information settings 155 Traffic information settings Displaying Bluetooth Bluetooth Function Command Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 251: ...249 Entertainment Overview Controls Driving hints Navigation Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

Page 252: ...tomatic 99 103 108 Air pressures checking see Tyre pressures 216 Air recirculation recirculated air mode 101 105 Air vents 98 see Ventilation 101 106 Air volume 100 104 108 Alarm system 32 avoiding false alarms 33 interior movement detector 33 switching off the alarm 33 switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector 33 tilt alarm sensor 33 All doors 28 Alloy wheels care see booklet...

Page 253: ...rlock manually 59 selector lever interlock 58 tow starting 237 with comfort access 35 AUTO program for automatic air conditioning 99 103 108 Autostore for radio 170 for TV 197 Autostore digital radio 175 AUX Rear 201 AUX for DVD system at rear 210 AUX In connection 117 192 AUX IN for audio mode 192 Average fuel consumption 67 setting units of measurement 76 Average speed see Computer 67 Avoiding c...

Page 254: ...ur car Car key see Key remote control 26 Carpets care see booklet Looking after your car Car phone installed position see Centre armrest 117 Car radio see Radio 168 Carrying children in safety 50 Car telephone see separate Operating Instructions Car wash 128 before entering 55 see booklet Looking after your car with comfort access 35 Catalytic converter see Hot exhaust system 126 CBC see Cornering...

Page 255: ...mputer 67 displays in the instrument cluster 67 displays on the control display 67 journey computer 68 Computer see iDrive 14 Condition Based Service CBS 223 Confirmation 30 Confirmation signals adjusting for locking and unlocking vehicle 29 Confirm tyre pressure 87 Congestion avoiding 158 displaying traffic information 155 Connecting up headphones 200 Connecting vacuum cleaner see Connecting elec...

Page 256: ...t access 35 Distance see Computer 67 Distance from destination see Computer 67 Distance to dest 68 Door entry lighting 97 Door key see Key remote control 26 Door locking confirmation signals 29 Door locks 28 29 70 Door locks 30 Doors manual operation 30 remote control 28 Downhill gradients 127 Draught free ventilation 101 106 Drawbar load see Trailer nose weight 242 Drinks holders 118 Driver s doo...

Page 257: ... junction 141 Entering the street 141 Entertainment 165 Equaliser see Tone settings 167 Equalizer see Tone settings 167 ESP Electronic Stabilisation Program see Dynamic Stability Control DSC 83 Exclude ferries in navigation 149 Exclude motorways in navigation 149 Exclude toll roads in navigation 149 Excluding motorways in navigation 149 Exhaust system see Hot exhaust system 126 Exit assist window ...

Page 258: ...n see Navigation system 136 Graphics settings for DVD system at rear 203 Grilles see Air outlets 98 Grilles see Ventilation 101 106 Grilles for automatic air conditioning 98 Gross weight see Trailer towing 242 see Weights 241 Gross weight limit see Trailer towing 242 see Weights 241 Ground lights see Interior light 97 H Halogen headlights driving on left right 128 Halogen lights 226 Handbrake indi...

Page 259: ...n system switching on and off directly 110 Independent ventilation system auxiliary heater 109 activating switch on times 111 preselecting switch on times 110 remote control 111 Indicator and warning lights 11 active steering 88 airbags 89 DSC 11 83 DTC 11 84 fasten seat belts 44 fog lights 11 96 Run Flat Indicator 87 Indicators see Flashing turn indicators 60 Individual air distribution 105 Indiv...

Page 260: ...ents 97 lights and bulbs 225 Lights see High beam headlights assistant 95 see Side lights low beam headlights 92 Lights and bulbs 225 Light switch 92 Limit 74 Limit see Speed limit 74 List in navigation see Address book 146 Load securing in ski bag 123 Load area emergency operation see Opening manually 32 opening closing 31 opening closing see Lower tailgate 32 opening closing see Upper tailgate 3...

Page 261: ...t DVD system at rear 199 Monitor see iDrive 14 Monitor brightness for DVD system at rear 203 Motorways see Route criteria 149 MP3 see Compressed audio files 179 Multifunctional steering wheel see Buttons on the steering wheel 9 Multifunction switch see Flashing turn indicators headlight flasher high beam headlights 60 see Wiper system 61 Music tracks see Tracks 180 Mute on off 49 N Navigation 67 1...

Page 262: ...anic mode 29 Panorama glass roof 36 automatic opening and closing 37 comfort position 37 power failure 37 raising opening closing 37 Park Distance Control PDC 78 Parking aid see Park Distance Control PDC 78 see Rear view camera 80 Parking assistant see Park Distance Control PDC 78 Parking brake 55 indicator light 11 Parking lights 95 Parking position 47 Particle filter see Diesel particle filter 1...

Page 263: ... 46 heating 46 Rear ventilation 101 107 rear automatic air conditioning 107 third seat row 102 107 Rear view camera 80 cleaning 82 displays 82 driver assistance functions 80 switching off 80 switching on 80 Rear window heater 100 104 renewing wiper blade 225 wiper 62 128 Rear window wiper changing wiper blade 225 Recently used destinations 146 Reception TV channels 196 Recirculated air mode 101 10...

Page 264: ... System Component see Run flat tyres 217 Run Flat Indicator RPA 86 false alarms 87 flat tyre message 87 initialising the system 87 malfunction 88 snow chains 218 system limits 87 warning light 87 Runflat System Component RSC see Run flat tyres 217 Run flat tyres 217 flat tyre 87 new tyres 217 new wheels and tyres 217 replacing tyres 217 resuming a journey with a damaged tyre 87 tyre pressure 87 21...

Page 265: ...ng 28 Setting time see Preselecting switch on time 110 Short commands for the voice input system 244 Shortest route in navigation see Selecting route 149 Short route in navigation 149 Shoulder support 40 Show destination position 144 Showing pictures 208 Show vehicle position 144 Side airbags 89 Side lights 92 Signal horn see Horn 8 Ski bag 122 Slide show see Showing pictures 208 Sliding tilt sunr...

Page 266: ...tching sound output for entertainment systems on off 165 Switch on times 110 Symbols 4 indicator and warning lights 11 navigation system 157 traffic info with navigation system 155 T Tachometer see Speedometer 10 Tailgate opening from inside 31 opening manually 32 unlocking and locking from inside 30 Tail lights see Rear lights 227 Tank capacity see Filling capacities 243 Technical data 240 Techni...

Page 267: ...transmission with Steptronic 57 releasing transmission interlock manually on automatic transmission with Steptronic 59 Transmission positions automatic transmission with Steptronic 57 Transporting children 50 Transport securing equipment see Securing the load 129 Trap protection electric windows 36 panorama glass roof 37 Tread depth see Minimum tread depth 216 Treble see Tone settings 166 Treble B...

Page 268: ...tment 166 spoken instructions 155 traffic reports 165 Volume distribution for audio mode front rear 166 right left 166 W Wading 127 Warning lights see Indicator and warning lights 11 Warning messages see Check Control 72 Warning triangle 234 Washer fluid 62 reservoir capacity 62 Washer jets see Windscreen washer jets 61 Washing the car see booklet Looking after your car Water on roads see Wading 1...

Page 269: ...jets 61 Wordmatch principle for navigation 150 Working in the engine compartment 219 Wrench screwdriver see Toolkit 225 X xDrive 84 Xenon headlights 94 227 automatic headlight beam throw adjustment 94 bulb changing 227 driving on left right 128 Y Your car 5 Z Zoom for DVD system at rear 204 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 013 209 04 07 BMW AG ...

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