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Notes

BMW cannot test every product on the 
market to determine whether it can be 
used on a BMW safely and without risk 
to either the vehicle, its operation, or its 
occupants.
Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories 
and other products approved by BMW, 
together with professional advice on 
using these items, are available from all 
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers.
Installation and operation of non-BMW 
approved accessories such as alarms, 
radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, 
wheels, suspension components, brake 
dust shields, telephones – including 
operation of any portable phone from 
within the vehicle without using an 
externally mounted antenna – or trans-
ceiver equipment such as CB, walkie-
talkie, ham radio or similar accessories, 
may cause extensive damage to the 
vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere 
with the vehicle's electrical system or 
affect the validity of the BMW Limited 
Warranty. Refer to your BMW Sports 
Activity Vehicle center for additional 
information.

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Maintenance, replacement, or 
repair of the emission control 

devices and systems may be performed 
by any automotive repair establishment 
or individual using any certified auto-
motive part.

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Symbol on vehicle parts 

Indicates that you should consult 
the relevant section of this 

Owner's Manual for information on a 
particular part or assembly. 

Service and Warranty

This manual is supplemented by a Ser-
vice and Warranty Information Booklet 
for US models or a Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide Booklet for Canadian mod-
els. 

We recommend that you read this pub-
lication thoroughly.

Your BMW is covered by the following 
warranties:

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New Vehicle Limited Warranty

>

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

>

Federal Emissions System Defect 
Warranty

>

Federal Emissions Performance 
Warranty

>

California Emissions Control System 
Limited Warranty

Detailed information about these war-
ranties is listed in the Service and War-
ranty Information Booklet for US mod-
els or in the Warranty and Service 
Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Summary of Contents for X5 2005

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle ...

Page 2: ...X5 3 0i X5 4 4i X5 4 8is ...

Page 3: ... to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your BMW s unique array of advanced technical fea tures It also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you to maintain your BMW s value throughout an extended service life For additional information refer to the supple mental manuals This Owner s Manual should be considered ...

Page 4: ...nd Warranty 10 Reporting safety defects 11 Cockpit 14 Instrument cluster 15 Indicator and warning lamps 19 Buttons on steering wheel 23 Warning triangle 24 First aid kit 24 Refueling 24 Fuel specifications 26 Locks and security systems Keys 30 Central locking system 30 Opening and closing from outside 31 Opening and closing from inside 34 Liftgate 35 Tailgate 36 Alarm system 38 Windows 39 Panorama...

Page 5: ...ce Control 93 Antilock Brake System 94 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 95 xDrive 97 HDC Hill Descent Control 97 Self leveling suspension 98 2 axle self leveling suspension 99 Brake Force Display 101 Flat Tire Monitor 101 Lamps Parking lamps low beams 103 Adaptive Head Light 104 High beams roadside parking lamps 104 Front fog lamps 105 Instrument lighting 105 Interior lamps 105 Controlling the climat...

Page 6: ...ng wheels tires 146 Snow chains 147 Under the hood Hood 148 Engine compartment essentials 149 Washer fluid 150 Engine oil 150 Coolant 152 Brake fluid 153 Care and maintenance The BMW Maintenance System 154 OBD interface socket 155 Replacement procedures Onboard tool kit 158 Windshield wiper blades 158 Lamps and bulbs 159 Changing a tire 163 Vehicle battery 168 Fuses 169 Assistance giving and recei...

Page 7: ...7n Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Technical data Index Engine specifications 178 Dimensions 179 Weights 180 Capacities 181 Everything from A to Z 184 Notes ...

Page 8: ...or your vehicle Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environ ment Marks the end of a specific item of information Indicates special equipment country specific equipment and optional extras as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing Vehicle Memory Key Memory refer to page 63 Identifies func tions that can be specifically adapted for a particular...

Page 9: ...cluding components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle con tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of com ponent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Battery p...

Page 10: ...arranty Refer to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center for additional information Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified auto motive part Symbol on vehicle parts Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner s Manual for information on a particul...

Page 11: ... Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in indi vidual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free...

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Page 13: ...13n Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Overview Controls and features Operation maintenance Owner service procedures Index Technical data Overview ...

Page 14: ...Roadside parking lamps 104 High beams 104 Headlamp flasher 70 Computer 82 4 Washer wiper system rain sensor 71 5 Rear window defroster 108 113 6 Central locking system 30 7 Hazard warning flashers 8 Horn the entire surface 9 Adjusting steering wheel 52 Cockpit 530de328 ...

Page 15: ...nce Repairs Data Index 1 Fuel gage 78 2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 22 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lamps 19 to 22 5 Tachometer 77 Energy control 77 6 Coolant temperature gage 79 Instrument cluster X5 3 0i 4 4i 530us233 ...

Page 16: ...ntrol 80 10 Odometer and trip odometer 76 11 Display for computer operation via turn signal lever refer to page 82 Outside temperature Average fuel consumption Cruising range Average speed 12 Service Interval Display 79 13 Selector lever and program display for automatic transmission 67 14 Indicator and warning lamps 19 to 22 530us234 ...

Page 17: ...ometer 77 Energy control 77 6 Coolant temperature gage 79 7 Indicator and warning lamps 19 to 22 8 Reset button for trip odometer 76 9 Service Interval Display 79 10 Indicator for Trip odometer odometer 76 Outside temperature 76 11 Indicator for Check Control 80 12 Selector lever and program display for automatic transmission 67 13 CHECK button 80 14 Indicator and warning lamps 19 to 22 530us251 ...

Page 18: ...er 6 Coolant temperature gage 79 7 Indicator and warning lamps 19 to 22 8 Reset button for trip odometer 76 9 Service Interval Display 79 10 Indicator for Trip odometer odometer 76 Outside temperature 76 11 Indicator for Check Control 80 12 Selector lever and program display for automatic transmission 67 13 CHECK button 80 14 Indicator and warning lamps 19 to 22 530us252 ...

Page 19: ...ve increased steer ing effort is also required Engine oil pressure Stop immediately and switch off the engine Check the engine oil level top up as required If the oil level is correct have the system checked immediately Do not continue driving The engine could be damaged because of inadequate lubrication Handbrake brake hydraulic system Lights up with handbrake engaged For additional information r...

Page 20: ...ing lamp lights up together with the warn ing lamps for ABS and DSC xDrive In addition a warning signal sounds ABS DSC HDC and xDrive have failed Drive may then only be carried out via the rear axle Have the system checked as soon as possible For additional information refer to pages 94 95 Proceed cautiously and defen sively When driving on poor roads avoid using full throttle or press ing the acc...

Page 21: ...r additional information refer to page 57 Yellow check as soon as possible DBC Dynamic Brake Control Malfunction in the DBC system Please have the system checked as soon as possible For details on DBC refer to page 94 Indication of the above described malfunction in Cana dian models Engine oil level Comes on while driving the oil level is at the absolute minimum refill as soon as possible Do not d...

Page 22: ...the indicator lamp lights up continuously or intermittently there is a fault in the exhaust relevant electronic systems Although the vehi cle remains operable the system must be checked as soon as possible For additional information refer to page 155 Indication of the above described malfunction in Cana dian models Check Gas Cap Warning lamp lights up Fuel filler cap is not properly closed or is m...

Page 23: ...phonebook Display the entries consecutively with the buttons for forward back Forward Radio Press briefly next stored station Extended pressure station search function CD Press briefly track search Extended pressure fast forward in track Cassette Press briefly stop track search or fast forward Extended pressure fast forward Portable phone Scroll through list of names Reverse functions as for fast ...

Page 24: ...p Some of the articles in the first aid kit may be used within a limited time only Therefore check the expira tion dates of the contents regularly and replace the contents concerned in good time if necessary You can find replace ments in any pharmacy Always observe all legal regulations requiring a first aid kit to be carried in the vehicle 530de242 Fuel filler door Before filling the tank switch ...

Page 25: ...during refuel ing results in premature pump shutoff and will reduce the effect of the vapor recovery system on the pump The fuel tank is full when the filler noz zle clicks off the first time 530us008 To close the fuel filler cap Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click Close the filler cap carefully after refueling until a click is heard While closing be sure not to squeez...

Page 26: ...tates and Canada Fuels containing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 meth anol plus an equivalent amount of co solvent will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship The use of poor quality fuels may result in drivability starting and stalling problems especially under cer tain environ...

Page 27: ...27n Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index ...

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Page 29: ...29n Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Overview Controls and features Operation maintenance Index Technical data Controls Owner service procedures ...

Page 30: ...Sports Activity Vehicle center The concept The central locking system is ready for operation as soon as you close the front doors The system engages or releases the locks on the doors liftgate tailgate fuel filler door The central locking system can be operated from outside via the remote control as well as via the driver s door lock from inside via the button for the cen tral locking system If th...

Page 31: ...the driver s door and the fuel filler door only press a second time to unlock all remaining doors as well as the tailgate liftgate Convenience opening mode Press the button briefly and then hold down The windows and the panorama glass sunroof open Locking and securing Press button As a confirmation that the vehicle is correctly locked the hazard warning flashers light up If you so desire you can h...

Page 32: ...ing the master key If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle via the remote control the bat tery is discharged Use this remote con trol during an extended drive this will recharge the battery refer to page 30 For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units com ply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regula tions Operation is governed by the fol lowing FCC ID LX8EWS...

Page 33: ... you can deacti vate this function if your vehicle is not equipped with an alarm system 530de244 Convenience operation You also have the option of operating the windows and the panorama glass sunroof from the door lock To open with the door closed turn the key to the Unlock position and hold it To close with the door closed turn the key to the Lock position and hold it Watch during the closing pro...

Page 34: ...ether with the button for the central locking sys tem and then pull the door handle above the armrest or pull the release handle for each door twice the first pull unlocks the door and the second one opens it Locking Use the central locking button to lock all of the doors simultaneously or press down the individual lock but tons As an added design feature to prevent the driver from being inad vert...

Page 35: ... open the liftgate when the vehicle is stationary If pointed or sharp edged objects could strike the rear window while driving be sure to provide protection around all edges If you do not do this the heating conductors of the rear win dow could be damaged For information on the cargo area cover and on other details in the cargo area refer to Cargo area beginning on page 126 530de415 Manual release...

Page 36: ...ed as with all closing procedures 530us017 Opening Press button You can fold the tailgate down When opened the tailgate can accept loads of up to 440 lbs 200 kg When the vehicle is stationary you may for example utilize the tail gate as a seat or as a loading platform for luggage or recreation gear 530de246 Manual release In the event of an electrical malfunction you can release the tailgate manua...

Page 37: ...nel 530de241 Luggage straps Use the retaining straps on the cargo floor cover to secure smaller items of luggage Movement is reduced when objects are placed on the straps The lashing eyes located at the corners of the cargo area provide you with a convenient means of attaching luggage nets or flexible straps for securing lug gage Refer also to Cargo loading on page 131 394de302 ...

Page 38: ...ock the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time You can have different acknowl edgment signals set to confirm arming and disarming The liftgate can also be opened with the system armed using the button on the remote control refer to page 31 The liftgate is locked again when closed Pressing the button longer triggers the alarm panic mode refer to page 32 Indicator lamp displays The indic...

Page 39: ...ensor may be switched off at the same time This prevents unintentional alarms e g in the following situations In stacking garages When transporting on car carrying trains If animals are to remain in the vehicle Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the button on the remote control twice consecutively The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously ...

Page 40: ...trip in some situations with very thin objects for instance You can disable the anti trapping mechanism by pulling the switch beyond the resistance point and hold ing it Because the power windows are sealed at high pressure to prevent wind noise when closed a powerful motor is required for efficient closing When closing the windows always ensure that they are not obstructed in any way Unsupervised...

Page 41: ...roof is raised The panorama glass sunroof can be opened or closed independently with the sliding visor open 530us242 Ventilation setting The panorama glass sunroof is raised and the sliding visor is opened slightly Briefly press the switch twice consecu tively Automatic opening and closing Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point and then release it Briefly pressing the switch again st...

Page 42: ... and held there The closing action is interrupted when you release the switch Following a power failure Following interruptions in electrical power for instance when the battery is disconnected it is possible that the panorama glass sunroof will extend to its tilt up position but fail to respond to other commands The system must be initialized BMW recommends having this work carried out by your BM...

Page 43: ...ully excluded depend ing on the circumstances The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild usually temporary hearing loss in extremely sensitive individuals For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 57 Safety belt For every trip use the safety belt on all occupied seats Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device but they do not represent...

Page 44: ...could lead to an accident On the front passenger side as well do not tilt the backrest too far toward the rear while driving Failure to observe this precaution can prevent the belt from providing effective protection against injury as the passenger could slide under the belt in an accident Also observe the information on the safety belts on page 49 and on the head restraints on page 47 Seat adjust...

Page 45: ...lly 2 Height Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove weight from the seat as required 530us211 3 Backrest Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as needed Comply with the adjustment instructions on page 43 Failure to do so could result in diminished per sonal safety 530us212 Sports seat adjustment You can adjust the thigh support addi tionally Pull the lever and...

Page 46: ...fort seat adjustment This seat allows you to make additional adjustments for 1 Lumbar support 2 Shoulder support 3 Head restraint height Lumbar support You can also adjust the contours of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you maintain a relaxed upright sitting position 530de251 Increase or decrease ...

Page 47: ...adjusted for relaxed traveling 1 Adjust the upper backrest section to its extreme rear position 2 Tilt the backrest down to a slightly more horizontal angle 3 Bring the upper backrest section for ward until your shoulders are well supported Make corrections in the forward backward adjustment of the seat to ensure that the safety belt still fits firmly against your body If you do not do this the pr...

Page 48: ...d with a firm movement To install it press it down firmly 530de323 You can make separate adjustments of the backrest tilt angle on the right and left sides You can select a comfortable sitting position and also increase the capacity of the cargo area by moving the back rests into their most upright position From the rear seats press the corre sponding switch You can prevent adjustments of the powe...

Page 49: ...ndicates that the larger back rest is not securely locked refer to page 126 Safety belt memory for front seat Indicator lamp flashes or lights up In addition a signal sounds and depending on the equip ment a message appears in the Check Control Please check safety belts for correct placement The belt memory is activated when the safety belt on the driver s side has not yet been fastened The belt m...

Page 50: ...ctively provid ing optimal protection when needed If a child restraint system was in the vehicle during an accident consult the manufacturer s instructions regarding replacement You can store and call up three different seat exterior mirror and steering wheel positions The illustration shows the buttons on the seat for making these position adjustments The adjustment of the lumbar sup port is not ...

Page 51: ...ntally press the button a second time the indicator lamp goes out You can have your vehicle pro grammed to automatically dial in your own individual adjustment settings for the seat mirrors and steering wheel whenever you use your personal remote control to unlock the vehicle If you make use of this adjust ment be sure that the footwell behind the driver s seat is unobstructed before unlocking the...

Page 52: ...er 530de417 Rear The operating concept is the same as for the front heated seats You can select between two heating modes 530de234 Adjustments The steering wheel can be moved in any of four directions Adjust the steer ing wheel by moving the control lever in the desired direction Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving There is a risk of accident from unexpected movement To st...

Page 53: ...osi tion and returns to the driving or mem ory position This automatic feature is controlled by the position of the ignition key and by the driver s door Steering wheel heater functions in igni tion key position 2 Press the button to activate or deacti vate this system The indicator lamp within the button lights up when the steering wheel heater is in operation If your vehicle is not equipped with...

Page 54: ...50 Adjusting manually The mirrors can also be adjusted manu ally if need be press at the outer edges of the mirror glass 530us226 Folding mirrors in and out Pressing button 3 allows you to fold mirrors in and out up to a speed of 6 mph 10 km h This is advantageous for example in narrow streets or for bringing mirrors that have been manu ally folded in back into the correct posi tion Before going t...

Page 55: ...o where you and your vehicle are located To do so press the adjustment button on the bottom edge of the inte rior rearview mirror for approximately 3 4 seconds The display indicates the number of the current compass zone 530de409 In order to change the zone setting keep pressing the adjustment button until the display indicates the number of the compass zone that corresponds to your location refer...

Page 56: ...56nMirrors 530de413 ...

Page 57: ...eel hub the instru ment panel the side trim panels the doors and the roof pillars or the sides of the headliner Do not remove or dis mantle the steering wheel yourself Do not touch the individual components directly after the system has been trig gered as otherwise there is a danger of burns In case of faults decommis sioning or after triggering of the airbag restraint system only commission a BMW...

Page 58: ...ivated please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cen ter Airbag warning information is also pro vided on both sun visors This is the right way a child should sit in a child restraint device when rear side airbags refer to arrow are provided 530us026 This is the right way a larger child should sit wearing the safety belt when rear side airbags refer to arrow are provided 530us099 ...

Page 59: ...vehicle is equipped with rear side airbags do not allow children to lean towards the door trim as serious injuries could occur if the side airbags were deployed and chil dren are too close to the airbags Deactivate rear side airbags Labels in the rear door opening should indicate the status of your rear seat side airbags If you are uncertain of their sta tus or wish to have the airbags acti vated ...

Page 60: ...talling and using the child restraint systems Otherwise the degree of protection can be reduced After an accident have all parts of the child restraint system and of the relevant vehicle safety belt system checked by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center and replaced if necessary Commercially available child restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt por tion ...

Page 61: ...t system with a tether strap three additional tether anchorage points have been provided refer to the arrows in the illustration Depending on the location selected for seating in the rear passenger area attach the tether strap to the corre sponding anchorage point to secure the child restraint system as shown in the illustration below 530us037 Each sitting position is fitted with a head restraint ...

Page 62: ...he rear outer seating positions are provided with anchors for a LATCH child restraint fixing system The figure shows the left rear seat as an example The mounts for attachment of the LATCH child restraint fixing system are located behind the cover panels Remove cover panels by pulling them toward the front To remount simply slide into place Follow the manufacturer s operat ing and safety instructi...

Page 63: ... color coded decals are supplied together with the keys What the system can do Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cen ter can provide you with details on the capabilities of the Vehicle Memory and Key Memory systems You will see this symbol through out the Owner s Manual It is to remind you at appropriate places of the settings that are available to you Following configuration of the memory function...

Page 64: ...e Vehicles with manual transmis sion Depress the clutch pedal when starting the engine If you do not a lock pre vents the engine from starting Before starting Engage the handbrake Be sure that the gearshift lever is in Neutral or the selector lever in Park if the vehicle is equipped with an auto matic transmission Press the clutch pedal If the clutch pedal is not depressed the engine cannot be sta...

Page 65: ...rting attempt allow the starter to remain engaged some what longer approx 10 seconds Engine idle speed is controlled by the engine computer system Increased speeds at startup are normal and should decrease as the engine warms up If engine speed does not decrease service is required To prevent the battery from discharg ing always switch off electrical devices that are not in use Switch the ignition...

Page 66: ...ght up when the handbrake is applied Vehicles with manual transmission Always engage the handbrake when parking on slopes and inclined sur faces Even placing the gearshift lever in 1st gear or reverse may not provide adequate resistance to rolling Vehicles with automatic transmission Place the selector lever in Park To avoid corrosion apply the hand brake lightly from time to time when coasting to...

Page 67: ...automatically when the ignition key is in position 2 In addition to fully automatic operation you can also manually shift with the Steptronic refer to page 69 Under normal operating conditions fuel consumption is lowest when driving in position D 530us238 Selector lever positions P R N D M S The transmission range display varies according to the equipment of your vehicle Starting engine The engine...

Page 68: ... lever positions R and P To cancel the interlock press the button on the front of the selector lever knob refer to arrow P Park Select only when the vehicle is station ary The transmission locks to prevent the rear wheels from turning R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is station ary N Neutral idle For example engage in automatic car washes The vehicle can roll 530de263 D Drive automatic drivi...

Page 69: ...be executed by the system The gear selected will appear briefly in the instrument cluster followed by the cur rent gear In order to go back to using automatic move the selector lever toward the right into position D Malfunction The warning lamp lights up or the message TRANS FAILSAFE PROG appears in the Check Control A malfunction has occurred in the transmission system Avoid heavy loads Bring the...

Page 70: ... hold for as long as you wish to signal Atypically rapid flashing of the turn signal indicator light indicates the failure of a turn signal lamp and when towing a trailer indicates the failure of one of the trailer s turn signal lamps After switching off the ignition make sure the roadside parking lamps have not been left on 530de265 ...

Page 71: ...approx vertical switch the ignition off For changing the wiper blades refer to page 158 Fold the wipers back down onto the windshield before you turn the ignition key to position 1 or 2 again If you do not they could be damaged Intermittent mode Not on vehicles with rain sensor You can set the wipe interval to four stages with serrated dial 7 In addition the wipe interval is varied automatically d...

Page 72: ...tivates the wipers for a brief period Special wash program As with 5 several additional wash cycles are carried out and the head lamps are cleaned This program is recommended after you have driven on extremely dirty roads Headlamp washing With the special wash program 6 With every actuation of clean the windshield 5 when the vehicle s light ing is switched on the headlamps will be cleaned at appro...

Page 73: ...ntinuous operation is switched on automatically 2 Cleaning rear window You can also program the interval Switch briefly from position 0 to posi tion 1 The time until reactivation from posi tion 0 to 1 is the programmed inter val max 30 seconds 530de266 Programming is deleted approximately 10 seconds after the lever is placed in position 0 or after the engine is switched off For changing the wiper ...

Page 74: ...lamp in the instrument cluster comes on refer to page 22 You are able to use the cruise control Deactivating system Press the button repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out The cruise control is also deactivated when the ignition key is turned into position 0 The speed stored in the memory is deleted Maintaining and storing speed or accelerating Briefly press button ...

Page 75: ...the system is activated press button 1 The indicator lamp stays on You can use the cruise control again whenever required by calling up the speed that was stored last In addition cruise control is interrupted automatically When you apply pressure to the brake pedal When you apply pressure to the clutch pedal or when you move the automatic transmission selector lever from Drive to Neutral If you ex...

Page 76: ...rs in the display as of ignition key position 1 You can change the units of measure ment 7 6 by 1 pressing and holding down the but ton refer to arrow with the ignition key in position 1 and 2 then turning the ignition key to 0 At the same time the units of mea surement in the temperature display of the automatic climate control will be changed refer to page 110 Refer also to page 83 Ice warning I...

Page 77: ...perating temperature As the engine temperature increases an increasing number of sectors in this warning panel go out Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as far as the orange warning sector whenever possible Do not operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gage refer to arrow In this range the fuel supply is inter rupted to protect the engine 530us231 X5 3 0i 4 4i Sho...

Page 78: ...rs 8 cylinder engine of fuel still in the tank Tank capacity approx 24 6 gal approx 93 liters If the tilt of the vehicle varies when you are driving in mountainous areas for example the indicator may fluctuate slightly 390us006 Refuel well before the tank is empty as otherwise engine func tions will not be ensured and damage can occur if you drive down to the last drop When you switch on the ignit...

Page 79: ...ted Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to cool down Checking coolant level refer to page 152 390de007 Between blue and red zones Normal operating range The dial may wander up to the red field The range of available displays varies according to your individual vehicle s equipment Green lamps The number of illuminated lamps decreases as the time for your next maintenance visit approaches...

Page 80: ...ns as of igni tion key position 2 The alert is accom panied by an acoustic signal 1 Status messages symbol 2 Display 3 CHECK button Messages concerning system faults are differentiated based on two priorities 530de254 Priority 1 These defects are immediately indi cated by an acoustic signal and a flash ing warning symbol 1 Simultaneous defects will be displayed consecutively These status messages ...

Page 81: ... appear for 20 seconds as of ignition key position 2 The warn ing symbols remain after the message disappears You can open the mes sages again for display by pressing the CHECK button TRUNKLID OPEN This message only appears when starting off DOOR OPEN This message appears after a minimal defined road speed has been exceeded FASTEN SEAT BELTS In addition the indicator lamp with the belt symbol ligh...

Page 82: ...acoustic signal is also heard Status messages remain available with the CHECK button 3 for a period of approx three minutes after the display goes out and the key is removed from the ignition lock If there were multiple messages press the CHECK button repeatedly to view them all in sequence Checking Check Control Press the CHECK button 3 with the ignition key in position 2 CHECK CONTROL OK appears...

Page 83: ...lable with the remaining fuel The fuel level is measured and the range is calculated taking the driving style over the last 20 miles 30 km into account Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine off are not included in the calcu lations of average speed Canceling display If the button in the turn signal lever is pressed briefly while the average speed is displayed the computer display can be m...

Page 84: ...l stored data will be lost if the power supply is interrupted Time display switch on times for independent venti lation distance and cruise control speed limit may have to be reset once the power supply has been reestab lished 1 Function button for audio systems 2 Function button for the telephone 3 Indicator lamp for independent venti lation remains on if switch on time is active flashes while op...

Page 85: ...appears after the time Changing time Press the left side of the button Press the right side of the button The dots flash in the display To change the setting Press on the left right or hold the but ton down To store the entry Press the right side of the button Changing date Press the left side of the button Press Press the right side of the button The dots and the DATE display flash To change the ...

Page 86: ... of the display A signal is then heard 15 seconds before each hour Stopwatch Press the left side of the button Press Display shows To start the stopwatch function Press the right side of the button To take an intermediate time reading Press Press The stopwatch display can be seen counting up the stopwatch continues to run To halt the stopwatch Press the right side of the button The stopwatch is ha...

Page 87: ...eft right or hold the but ton down To confirm the entry Press the right side of the button The activated time is marked with an asterisk The switch on times remain stored until new entries are made You can change switch on times that have already been stored by making a new time entry as described above When the switch on time is active the LED comes on in the MID During actual operation of the ve...

Page 88: ... a signal will sound the word LIMIT will flash and with the Check Control with alphanumeric dis play the speed limit warning stored in the memory will appear on the instru ment cluster briefly The speed limit reminder is only repeated if road speed has fallen at least 3 mph 5 km h below the preset speed limit Press the right side of the button Press Press the right side of the button Display shows...

Page 89: ... Distance to destination The remaining distance to the destina tion will be displayed on the screen Enter the entire distance before starting the journey To enter Press the right side of the button Press the left side of the button Press the right side of the button Display shows You can enter the distance by pressing the function buttons To correct an entry Press the left side of the button and r...

Page 90: ...probable range Always refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls to below 30 miles 50 kilometers as other wise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur The computer will only register fuel amounts over 1 8 gal 6 liters Fuel consumption You can have the average fuel con sumption displayed for two different distances for example a complete jour ney and part of the journey...

Page 91: ... the code the emergency deactivation procedure will have to be carried out refer to next page To establish and activate the code Press the right side of the button Press the left side of the button Display shows Enter the code with the function but tons To correct an entry Press the left side of the button and repeat the entry To store the entry Press the right side of the button Turn the ignition...

Page 92: ...ilable again in the meantime it can be entered during the waiting period after pressing the CODE button Remote control The computer button on the turn signal lever can be used to select the items of computer information which are to be displayed To do this press the button on the lever until PROG shows on the display the MID buttons in the order in which you wish the information to be dis played E...

Page 93: ...re approached slowly as is usually the case when parking Avoid approaching objects too fast otherwise the system may give warning of physical obstacles too late Automatic operation The system starts to operate automati cally approx one second after you select reverse or move the selector lever into the R position with the ignition key in position 2 Wait this short period before backing up The syst...

Page 94: ... as occurs with tow bars and trailer couplings and in the vicinity of thin or wedge shaped objects Low objects already displayed e g a curb can also disappear from the detection area of the sensors again before a continuous tone sounds Loud sources of sound inside and out side the vehicle could drown out the PDC signal tone Keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that the...

Page 95: ...he vehicle maintain a safe course within the physical limits by reducing the engine output and by applying the brakes in the individual wheels The DSC is operational every time you start the engine The laws of physics cannot be repealed even with DSC An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver So please do not further limit the addi tional safety margin by risky dr...

Page 96: ...n poor surfaces with deep ruts 530de414 If the wheels churn on muddy sur faces When driving with snow chains As a result of the braking inter ventions the brakes may be sub jected to additional loads when the sys tem is switched off In order to limit the brake temperature brief automatic masking of the brake activation is pos sible To maintain vehicle stability always drive with the system switche...

Page 97: ...ghtly more than walking speed without active interven tion from the driver HDC is available for activation at vehi cle speeds below approx 20 mph 35 km h When driving down steep hills with a speed below approx 20 mph 35 km h the vehicle reduces speed automatically down to slightly more than walking speed approx 5 mph 8 km h and then maintains this speed at a constant You can use the accelerator or...

Page 98: ...he self leveling suspension comes on or the message SELFLEVEL SUSP INACT appears in the Check Control there is a malfunction in the self leveling suspension Stop and inspect the vehicle If the rear of the vehicle is visibly lower than the front possibly accompanied by a tilt noticeable when you compare the left rear with the right rear please respond by immediately proceeding to the near est BMW S...

Page 99: ...additional option of revis ing the ride height selection by entering a new command during the adjustment process When the vehicle is stationary the sys tem executes ride height changes in both directions up and down when ever the doors are closed The tailgate liftgate may be open The system raises the vehicle only when the engine is run ning The system s automatic self leveling feature automatical...

Page 100: ...wering Available with ignition key in position 2 From Standard to Access 1 Press button 2 while traveling at less than approx 50 mph 80 km h The system enters its preselection mode The preselection mode is canceled by pressing button 1 automatically once the vehicle exceeds a speed of approx 50 mph 80 km h or approx 60 seconds after button 2 is pressed 2 Reduce speed to below approx 15 mph 25 km h...

Page 101: ...nother tire The check of the tire inflation pressure is based on monitoring the relative speeds of the wheels A flat is detected and reported on the basis of a deviation in certain speed ratios Functional requirement To ensure reliable operation the sys tem should have been initialized with the correct tire inflation pressure System limits The Flat Tire Monitor cannot indi cate sudden severe tire ...

Page 102: ...r a few seconds 3 Drive off It takes a few minutes of driving before the Flat Tire Monitor can detect and report a flat tire When driving with snow chains do not initialize the system 530de419 Indication of a flat tire The warning lamp lights up yel low There is a flat tire or exten sive inflation pressure loss 1 Reduce speed and stop the vehicle carefully Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuve...

Page 103: ...that the lamps have not been switched off On vehicles with alphanumeric Check Control The reminder is given through the Check Control Daytime driving lamps The headlamps are automatically switched on for daytime driving at igni tion key position 2 Automatic headlamp control When you set the switch to this position the system activates and switches on and off the low beams in response to changes in...

Page 104: ...t active when driving in reverse is active only when pointing toward the passenger side Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for auto matic headlamp control flashes Adap tive Head Light is faulty or has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps Roadside parking lamps left or right As an additional feature you can illu minate your ...

Page 105: ...f the automatic headlamp control is activated the low beams will automatically be switched on when the front fog lamps are switched on 530us210 Turn the serrated dial to adjust the illu mination intensity 530us216 The interior lamps operate automati cally Switching interior lamps on and off manually Briefly press button 1 If you want the interior lamps to remain off all the time press and hold the...

Page 106: ...same manner as the front interior lamps Front area lighting This lighting system in the two exterior mirrors illuminates the ground in the area near the two front doors It is also controlled in the same manner as the front interior lamps but it does not function while the vehicle is moving In order to prevent battery dis charge all of the lamps in the vehicle are switched off automatically approx ...

Page 107: ...dows 2 Airflow for the upper body 109 3 Front footwell ventilation 4 Rear footwell ventilation 5 Airflow for the upper body in the rear seat 109 6 Temperature 108 7 Air distribution 108 8 Air supply 108 9 Rear window defroster 108 10 Air conditioning 108 11 Recirculated air mode 108 Air conditioner 530us222 ...

Page 108: ...y is blocked Rear window defroster When the rear window defroster is activated the indicator lamp comes on The rear win dow defroster switches off automati cally Air conditioning The air is cooled and dehu midified and depending on the temperature setting warmed again Depending on the weather the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started You can reduce condensation forming on the ...

Page 109: ...ere is somewhat cooler than the air delivered to the foot well Microfilter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air and in the recircu lated air mode It is replaced by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center during regular maintenance A substan tial reduction in air supply indicates that the filter must be replaced before nor mal maintenance 530de271 Defrosting windows and rem...

Page 110: ... for the footwell 4 Rear footwell ventilation 5 Airflow for the upper body in the rear seat 114 6 Automatic air distribution and supply 112 7 Individual air distribution 112 8 Temperature left side of passenger compartment 112 9 Display for temperature and air supply 112 Automatic climate control 530us223 ...

Page 111: ...artment 112 11 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 112 12 Air conditioning 113 13 AUC Automatic recirculated air control 113 14 Rear window defroster 113 15 Air supply 112 16 Maximum cooling 113 or residual heat utilization 113 17 Air grill for interior temperature sensor please keep clear and unobstructed 530us223 ...

Page 112: ... driver s side or the front passenger side Your specifications appear in the display 9 The displayed temperature values are reference val ues for the interior temperature We recommend 727 226 as a comfort able setting whether the air conditioner is operating or not When you start the vehicle the AUTO program ensures that the selected temperature is achieved as quickly as possible It then maintains...

Page 113: ...ollowing control sequence Indicator lamps off outside air supply operational Left indicator lamp on AUC mode the system recognizes pollutants in the outside air and blocks the flow of air when necessary The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle Depending on the air quality the automatic system then switches back and forth between outside air supply and recirculation of the ...

Page 114: ...n toward red warmer 530de270 Rear climate control 1 Air supply 2 Temperature 3 Adjusting the direction of the airflow 530de272 Air supply 0 Blower off I Maximum blower speed You can adjust the air supply for the vent outlets through an infinitely vari able range between the 0 and I set tings In the 0 setting the blower is switched off and the supply of air through the vent outlets is blocked Indiv...

Page 115: ...he 0 setting 530de274 Microfilter activated charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air The activated charcoal filter provides additional pro tection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center replaces this combined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance A sub stantial reduction in air supply indic...

Page 116: ...30 minutes You can also switch it on and off directly Since the system uses a substantial amount of electrical cur rent you should refrain from switching it on twice in succession without allow ing the battery to be recharged in nor mal operation between use When a preselected activation time is set the independent ventilation is oper ational at outside temperatures above approx 607 166 or by dire...

Page 117: ...el range of the device Also comply with the safety precautions of the original hand held transmitter To Canadian residents During programming your hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after two seconds which may not be long enough to program the integrated universal remote control If you are programming from one of these hand held transmitters the integrated universal remote c...

Page 118: ...ou can operate the system when the engine is running or when the ignition is switched on If the system cannot be operated after repeated programming check whether the original hand held transmitter uses an alternating code system To do so either read the instructions of the original hand held transmitter or press and hold down the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote contr...

Page 119: ... 1 on the integrated universal remote control three times The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand held transmitter If you have any additional ques tions please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center Clearing memory buttons Individual memory buttons 1 cannot be cleared However you clear all three memory buttons 1 together as follows Press bo...

Page 120: ... glove compartment Features integral overload protection so it can be left in its holder continu ously To avoid completely discharging and possibly damaging the lamp always ensure that it is switched off before inserting it in the socket You will find two storage compartments in the armrest between the front seats To open the top compartment Press the button refer to arrow 1 A built in phone is lo...

Page 121: ... hang heavy objects on the hooks If you do so they could cause endanger passen gers during braking or evasive maneu vers Front Below the sliding cover refer to illustra tion 530de277 Rear At the end of the center console under the lighter Briefly press to open push back inward to close Do not place glass containers in the cup holders as otherwise there is a danger of injury in an acci dent 530de27...

Page 122: ...r areas could result in burns The cigarette lighter remains opera tional when the ignition key has been removed For this reason do not leave unsupervised children in the vehicle 530de338 Power socket The cigarette lighter socket can be used to plug in hand flashlights car vacuum cleaners etc with power rat ings of up to approx 200 W at 12 V Be careful not to damage the socket with unsuitable plugs...

Page 123: ...be removed as soon as it retracts Hold or briefly press the hot ciga rette lighter by the knob only Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns The cigarette lighter remains opera tional when the ignition key has been removed For this reason do not leave unsupervised children in the vehicle 530de239 ...

Page 124: ...the center armrest outward Loosen the trim from the upper Velcro fastener and place it on the armrest 530us077 2 Press button 1 downward and swing the cover forward 3 Press button 2 the cover in the cargo area is unlocked In conjunction with pull out cargo floor refer to page 130 pull out floor release cover and push back floor again the floor then conceals the cover 4 Place ski bag between the fr...

Page 125: ...lt at the buckle Secure the ski bag in this way If you fail to do so it could endanger occupants during braking or evasive maneuvers When stowing the ski bag proceed in the reverse order from loading 530de284 If the cover in the cargo area is concealed by the pull out cargo floor do not fold the larger rear back rest down If you do so it will damage the cover ...

Page 126: ...othing on the roll up cover Do not place heavy or hard objects on the roll up cover If you do so they could already pose a dan ger to vehicle occupants during braking or evasive maneuvers Do not allow the roll up cover to snap back as otherwise it could be dam aged 530de348 Removing roll up cover 1 Unlock the case with the button refer to arrow 1 lift it out of the bracket on the side and hold it ...

Page 127: ...sides refer to arrow Note how the partition net is stored in the bag and secured in the vehicle so that you can return everything to its proper place again after use If your vehicle has a pull out cargo floor observe the note on page 130 530de350 3 Slide back the covers on the retain ers for the partition net on both sides of the roof refer to arrow 4 Insert the curved ends of the partition net ro...

Page 128: ... easier to hook the hooks of the partition net onto the backrest 530de351 7 When the rear backrests are folded down you can unhook the partition net from the retaining straps com pletely unroll it insert it in the front retainers on the roof and attach the three hooks into the eyes on the backrests The illustration shows securing at the bottom right as an example 530de352 Side covers Pull the hand...

Page 129: ...in with the catch no the upper frame of the liftgate cutout Before swinging down the floor cover reengage the loop end in the retainer on the underside of the floor cover 530de355 Power outlets When you fold the cover caps up you have access to additional power out lets You can use the power outlets for flash lights car vacuum cleaners or other automotive appliances with up to approx 200 watts at ...

Page 130: ... you can load the cargo floor With up to 990 Ibs 450 kg distrib uted evenly across the entire surface With up to 330 Ibs 150 kg on the rear edge Do not overload the cargo floor when it is extended If you do so it could cause damage When you slide the cargo floor back in do not grasp it on the bottom If you do so there is a risk of personal injury Raising cargo floor For access to the spare wheel o...

Page 131: ...that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX Ibs or YYY kg 530de225 4 The resulting figure equals the avail able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1350 Ibs and there will be five 150 Ibs passengers in your vehi cle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 600 Ibs 1350 Ibs minu...

Page 132: ...hrough the parti tion net Wrap objects which could strike the rear window while driving accordingly If you are transporting very heavy loads when the rear seat is not occu pied secure the outer safety belts in the opposite buckles 530de032 Securing load Secure smaller light pieces with the retaining straps or a luggage net or use elastic straps refer to page 37 Heavy duty cargo straps for secur in...

Page 133: ... to arrow please use the tool which is provided with the rack system 530de293 Loading luggage rack Roof mounted luggage racks raise the center of gravity of the vehicle when they are loaded For this reason they exercise a major effect on the vehicle s handling and steering response You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof weight the approved gross vehicle weight or the ...

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Page 136: ... and the road surface This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning and can lead to partial or complete loss of trac tion vehicle control and braking effec tiveness Reduce your speed on wet roads Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of approx 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimal contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors To break in the separate handbrake drums apply...

Page 137: ... vehicle unless they are directly connected to the external antenna Otherwise it is impossible to prevent a mutual interfer ence of the vehicle electronics with the portable phone device Also there is no guarantee that the radiation generated by the transmission will be conveyed out from the interior of the vehicle When vehicle is parked Condensation forms in the air condi tioner system during ope...

Page 138: ...an and do not cover the area between the interior rearview mir ror and the windshield Do not attach any kind of stickers on the windshield in front of the mirror either 530us245 On poor roads When you are driving on poor roads there are a few points which you should strictly observe for your own safety for that of your passengers and for the safety of the vehicle Driving on unpaved terrain can cau...

Page 139: ...due to wet ness Back onto paved road In recommending that you observe the following points after driving on adverse road surfaces it is not as a beauty treatment for your BMW Instead it is intended for the maintenance of driving safety Clean the worst of the dirt from the body and inspect the undercarriage for damage Clean mud snow ice etc from the wheels and tires and check the wheels for damage ...

Page 140: ...ng effect which even extended application will fail to cure When driving in wet conditions and in heavy rain it is advisable to apply light pressure to the brake pedal from time to time Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that the brak ing force is then immediately avai...

Page 141: ...ger trip If this is not done incorrect tire pressures can cause driving insta bility and tire damage ultimately result ing in an accident Do not drive with a depressurized i e flat tire A flat tire greatly impairs steering and braking response and can lead to complete loss of control over the vehicle After correcting the inflation pres sure s always reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor refer to page...

Page 142: ... 35 R 20 106 W 32 220 32 220 32 220 32 220 32 220 32 220 39 270 39 270 X5 4 4i 235 65 R 17 104 H M S 255 55 R 18 105 H M S 255 55 R 18 105 V 235 65 R 17 104 H M S 255 55 R 18 105 H M S 32 220 33 230 32 220 39 270 Front 255 50 R 19 103 V Rear 285 45 R 19 107 V Front 275 40 R 20 102 W Rear 315 35 R 20 106 W 32 220 32 220 32 220 32 220 32 220 32 220 39 270 39 270 X5 4 8is Front 275 40 R 20 102 W Rear...

Page 143: ... is indi cated on the sidewall DOT 3603 indicates that the tire was manufactured in week 36 of 2003 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example e g Manufacturer s code for tire brand Tire size and tire model Tire age DOT xxxx xxx 3603 DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Traction AA A B C Tempe...

Page 144: ... minimum required by law The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible a tire failure M S Winter and all season tires These have better winter properties than summer tires Wheel tire damage Inspect your wheels and t...

Page 145: ...of water are present on the road surface As winter tires display a noticeable loss in their ability to cope with cold weather driving conditions once the tread wears to below 0 16 in 4 mm you should always have such tires replaced to ensure continued safety Wear indicators at the tread groove base refer to arrow are distributed over the tire s circumference and are marked on the side of the tire w...

Page 146: ...uld otherwise be impaired e g ABS DSC xDrive To maintain good handling and vehicle response use only tires of a single tread configuration from a single manu facturer After a flat tire always remem ber to have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible Recommended tire sizes and makes For each tire size certain tire makes have been tested by BMW and classi...

Page 147: ...d by BMW and classified and approved as safe Consult your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center for details BMW recommends only using these approved narrow link snow chains Use is only permitted in pairs on the rear wheels with the following tire sizes X5 4 8is 255 55 R 18 All other models 235 65 R 17 Observe the manufacturer s instruc tions when installing snow chains Do not exceed a maximum speed o...

Page 148: ...n accordance with BMW requirements If this work is not carried out properly there is a dan ger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards 530de295 Opening Pull the release handle and open the hood 530de296 Closing Allow the hood to fall from a height of about 12 in 30 cm so that it audibly engages Observe the same precautions that apply to all closing operations by ensuring that the hood s tr...

Page 149: ...tick 150 2 Brake fluid reservoir located beneath the microfilter cover 153 3 Auxiliary terminal for jump starting 171 4 Coolant expansion tank 152 5 Engine oil filler neck 150 6 Reservoir for windshield and headlamp washer system 150 Engine compartment essentials 530de341 ...

Page 150: ...s inacces sible to children Comply with the instructions on the containers 530de298 Checking oil level Oil consumption depends on driving style and operating conditions 1 With the engine at operating temper ature i e after at least 6 miles 10 km of continuous driving park the vehi cle in a horizontal position 2 Switch off the engine 3 After approx 5 minutes pull the dip stick out and wipe it off w...

Page 151: ...ivity Vehicle center or by a repair shop that works according to 530de326 BMW guidelines with appropriately trained personnel Specified engine oils The quality of the engine oil selected has critical significance for the opera tion and service life of an engine Based on extensive testing BMW has approved only certain engine oils Use only approved BMW High Perfor mance Synthetic Oil If you are unab...

Page 152: ...W Sports Activity Vehi cle center knows which additives are suitable Use only suitable additives other wise you could damage your engine The additives can be harmful to your health Always observe all applicable environmental rules and regula tions when disposing of coolant addi tives Checking coolant level 1 The engine must be at ambient tem perature 2 Start by turning the cap of the expan sion ta...

Page 153: ...with the specifications for factory approved DOT 4 brake fluids Brake fluid loss may result in extended brake pedal travel For this situation refer to the notes on page 140 Brake fluid is hygroscopic that is it absorbs moisture from the air over time In order to ensure the safety and reli ability of the brake system have the brake fluid changed every two years by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cent...

Page 154: ...operating situation However even those who drive only short distances significantly less than 6 000 miles 10 000 km annu ally should have the engine oil changed at least every 2 years since oil deterio rates over time regardless of use Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models For additional information on mainte nance intervals a...

Page 155: ...s Under certain conditions the indicator lamp will blink or flash This indicates a rather severe level of engine misfire When this occurs you should reduce speed and consult the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center as soon as possible Severe engine misfire over only a short period of time can seriously damage emission control components especially the catalytic converter When the filler cap ...

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Page 158: ...blade and snap it into place Fold the wipers back down onto the windshield before you turn the ignition key to position 1 or 2 again If you do not they could be damaged 530de300 Rear 1 Hold the wiper blade on the window and remove unclip the wiper arm at the articulated joint refer to arrow 2 Insert a new wiper blade and press it on clip it into the wiper arm Use only wiper blades approved by BMW ...

Page 159: ...quipment or accessory you should always switch it off and disconnect the cable from the battery s negative termi nal before starting To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer Releasing lamp cover The illustration shows the right hand side of the engine compartment 1 Halogen low beams Turn cover cap to left refer to ...

Page 160: ...of failure very low provided that they are not switched on and off a very great number of times If one of these bulbs should nevertheless fail it is possible to continue driving with great caution using the fog lamps provided traffic laws in your area do not prohibit this To avoid risk of potentially fatal injuries owing to the extremely high voltages at which these units oper ate service work sho...

Page 161: ...two screws refer to arrows and remove the fog lamp When pulling out overcome initial resistance and turn the headlamp somewhat to the left 3 Pull the cable connector off the bulb 4 Turn the bulb to the left and remove 530de356 5 Insert a new bulb in the headlamp and turn at far to the right as possible 6 Connect the plug connector to the bulb ensuring proper engagement Tail lamps 21 watt bulbs P 2...

Page 162: ...e tailgate 1 Unclip the trim panel in the tailgate with a screwdriver 2 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb holder while turning it to the left for removal and replacement 3 Remove the bulb Center brake lamp LED strip in the rear spoiler please contact a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center in case of a malfunction 530de306 License plate lamps 5 Watt bulb 1 Press the lamp out to the side with a screwd...

Page 163: ... 1st or reverse selector lever in Park with automatic transmission and engage the handbrake All passengers should be outside the vehicle and well away from your imme diate working area behind a guardrail for instance If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning lamp is required set it up on the roadside at an appropriate distance from the rear of the vehicle Comply with all safety guidelines a...

Page 164: ... to their original position when you are through using them Two wedges wheel chocks Open the liftgate and tailgate Raise floor cover or pull out cargo floor refer to pages 129 130 Remove the chocks refer to arrow next to the spare tire 530us117 Lug wrench Located beside the spare wheel 530us120 Handle for the jack Remove from its holder 530de405 ...

Page 165: ...el 1 Loosen the wing nut 1 2 Remove the plate 2 to the side 3 Unscrew the threaded rod 3 com pletely 530us118 Removal aid for spare wheel By using this device you do not have to lift the spare wheel out of the recess by hand Its task is to help you to move the wheel onto the tailgate from where you can easily lift it off 1 Close the tailgate again 2 Grasp the handle of the removal aid behind the s...

Page 166: ...ove the support rod from the bracket 530de312 5 Press the tailgate down and hold it there The spare wheel is now pulled by means of the removal aid onto the tailgate Hold the tailgate in the opened position and do not allow it to retract sharply upward If you do so there is a risk of personal injury and vehicle damage 530de313 ...

Page 167: ...on the side opposite the side you are lifting If the vehicle is parked on a downward slope place the wedges securely in front of the wheels If the wheel must be changed on a surface with a more severe slope take additional precau tions to secure the vehicle from roll ing 3 Loosen the lug bolts 1 2 turn 4 Insert the jack handle into the jack refer to the illustration in the next col umn 5 Position ...

Page 168: ...fully Continue to hold it firmly until it is completely closed If light alloy wheels other than Genuine BMW light alloy wheels have been mounted it may be necessary to use different lug bolts for those wheels Replace the defective tire as soon as possible and have the new wheel tire balanced Driving with spare wheel Do not exceed a speed of 130 mph 210 km h otherwise tire damage could lead to acci...

Page 169: ...stored refer to page 50 Time and date Have to be updated refer to page 85 Activation time for independent venti lation Has to be updated again refer to page 87 In glove compartment Open the fuse cover in the glove com partment by the indentations on the right and left 530us121 In cargo area Open the right cover by pulling the handle Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defec t...

Page 170: ...e car phone is logged on to a mobile telephone network The emergency call system is opera ble 1 Initiating an emergency call 2 Establishing contact to Roadside Assistance Initiating an emergency call Press button 1 for at least 2 seconds The indicator lamp in the button lights up As soon as the telephone connec tion to the BMW Assist response center has been established the indicator lamp flashes ...

Page 171: ...hicle 3 Switch off any electrical systems and components in both vehicles Ensure that no contact exists between the bodywork on the two vehicles otherwise there is a danger of short circuits Connecting jumper cables To avoid personal injury from sparks always observe this sequence when connecting jumper cables On your BMW the so called jump start connection point in the engine com partment acts as...

Page 172: ... If the first start attempt is not suc cessful wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge 3 Let the engines run for a few minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the connection sequence Depending on the cause of the fault have the battery recharged by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center Never use spray fluids to start the engine U...

Page 173: ...ehicle to be towed e g with a sign or warning triangle in the rear window 530de318 Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph 50 km h and a towing dis tance of 95 miles 150 km as otherwise the automatic transmission may be damaged Vehicles with manual transmission Gearshift lever in idle position Vehicles with automatic transmission Selector lever in N Towing methods In some countries towing with a to...

Page 174: ...transfer case may be damaged The X5 may only be transported on a truck bed 530de403 Tow starting Do not tow start vehicles with an automatic transmission For information on jump starting refer to page 171 Only tow start vehicles with a catalytic converter with the engine cold It is bet ter to jump start the engine refer to page 171 1 Switch on the hazard warning flash ers and observe local regulat...

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Page 178: ...er X5 3 0i X5 4 4i X5 4 8is Displacement Number of cylinders cu in cm3 181 8 2 979 6 268 4 4 398 8 292 9 4 799 8 Maximum output at engine speed hp rpm 225 5 900 315 5 400 355 6 200 Maximum torque at engine speed Ib ft Nm rpm 214 290 3 500 324 440 3 600 369 500 3 500 Engine specifications ...

Page 179: ...07 without level control system 67 5 1 715 Height with roof mounted luggage rack with level control system 68 5 1 740 without level control system 68 9 1 750 Track width X5 3 0i 62 0 1 576 X5 4 8is front 61 7 1 566 rear 62 8 1 596 Min turning circle dia 39 7 ft 12 1 meters 73 7 1 872 85 8 2 180 61 4 1 560 61 4 1 560 111 0 2 820 183 7 4 667 67 2 1 707 81 7 2 076 ...

Page 180: ...725 6 008 2 725 6 008 2 725 Load with manual transmission with automatic transmission Ibs kg Ibs kg 1 356 615 1 312 595 1 080 490 992 450 Approved front axle load Ibs kg 2 712 1 230 2 789 1 265 2 789 1 265 Approved rear axle load Ibs kg 3 307 1 500 3 307 1 500 3 307 1 500 Approved roof load capacity Ibs kg 220 100 Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight Cargo area c...

Page 181: ... approx 24 6 approx 93 approx 2 0 approx 8 approx 2 5 approx 10 Fuel specification page 26 Windshield washer system with headlamp washer system quarts liters approx 8 2 approx 7 8 For details page 150 Engine with oil filter change X5 3 0i X5 4 4i 4 8is quarts liters quarts liters 8 0 7 5 8 5 8 0 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil For details page 151 ...

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Page 184: ... refer to Special features of winter tires 146 Antenna refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Antifreeze coolant 152 washer fluid 150 Antilock Brake System ABS 94 warning lamp 20 Anti theft alarm system 30 refer to Alarm system 38 Anti trapping mechanism panorama glass sunroof 42 power windows 40 Armrest refer to Storage compartments 120 Artificial leather refer to Caring for your vehicle broch...

Page 185: ... Brake wear warning brake pads 140 indicator lamp 19 21 Brakes 140 ABS 94 brake fluid 153 brake pads 140 breaking in 136 handbrake 66 indicator warning lamp 19 20 Breakdown assistance refer to Roadside Assistance 170 Breakdown Flat Tire Monitor 101 Breaking in 136 Buttons on steering wheel 23 C California Proposition 65 Warning 9 Calling refer to telephone Owner s Manual Can holders refer to Cup h...

Page 186: ...Cigarette lighter socket refer to Power socket 122 Circulation of air refer to Recirculated air mode 108 113 Cleaning rear window 73 Cleaning vehicle refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Climate control in the rear passenger area 114 Clock 85 12 or 24 hour mode 85 hour signal 86 setting 85 setting time and date 85 setting also refer to Owner s Manual for Radio Onboard Computer Closing from in...

Page 187: ...9 112 Defrosting windows 109 112 air conditioner 109 automatic climate control 112 Defrosting windows and removing condensation air conditioner 109 automatic climate control 112 Defrosting windshield refer to Defrosting windows 109 112 Digital clock 85 also refer to Owner s Manual for Onboard Computer Dimensions 179 Dipstick engine oil 150 Directional indicators refer to Turn signals 70 Disc brake...

Page 188: ...specifications 178 Engine speed refer to Engine specifications 178 Environmentally friendly driving refer to Energy control 77 ESP Electronic Stability Program refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 95 Event Data Recorders 155 Exhaust system 137 Extended immobilizer function 91 Exterior mirrors 54 automatic dimming feature 138 folding in and out 54 External air automatic climate control 113 F Fail...

Page 189: ...escent Control 97 Head airbags 57 Head restraints 47 Headlamp control automatic 103 Headlamp cover care refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Headlamp flasher 70 indicator lamp 22 Headlamp washer reservoir 150 volume refer to Filling capacities 181 Headlamp washing system headlamp washing 72 washer fluid 150 Headlamps care refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure replacing bulbs 159 Heated mi...

Page 190: ...eature 138 Interior motion sensor 39 switching off 31 39 Interior rearview mirror 55 compass 55 Interlock refer to Locking steering 64 Intermittent operation of wipers 71 73 J Jacking points 167 Jump starting 171 Jumpering refer to Jump starting 171 K Key Memory 63 Keys 30 Kick down 68 L Lamps and bulbs 159 Lamps refer to Parking lamps low beams 103 Lashing eyes refer to Securing load 132 LATCH ch...

Page 191: ...fuel filler door 24 liftgate 35 panorama glass sunroof 42 tailgate 36 Manual transmission 66 Master key 30 with remote control 30 Maximum cooling 113 Maximum roof weight 180 Maximum speed with winter tires 146 Measurements refer to Dimensions 179 Mechanical key refer to Door and ignition key 30 Mechanical seats 45 Memo 86 Memory refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 50 Vehicle Memory Key ...

Page 192: ...1 Park Distance Control PDC 93 Parking aid refer to PDC Park Distance Control 93 Parking brake refer to Handbrake 66 Parking lamps 103 replacing bulbs 160 Parking lamps low beams 103 Parking vehicle 65 Parts and accessories refer to For your own safety 9 Passenger side mirror tilt function 51 Pathway lighting 103 PDC Park Distance Control 93 Permissible axle load refer to Weights 180 Permissible g...

Page 193: ...ulbs 159 Replacing tires tire replacement 143 Reporting safety defects 11 Residual heat 113 Restraint systems for children 59 Restraint systems refer to Safety belts 49 Reverse gear automatic transmission with Steptronic 68 manual transmission 67 Roadside Assistance 170 Roadside parking lamps 104 replacing bulbs 160 Roller sun blinds 115 Roll up cover 126 Roof mounted luggage rack 133 Rope refer t...

Page 194: ...res 146 Speed limit 88 Speedometer refer to Instrument cluster 15 17 18 Sport Program automatic transmission with Steptronic 69 Sports seat 45 Stability control refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 95 xDrive 97 Starting engine 64 Starting problems at very low temperatures 65 jump starting 171 Status of this Owner s Manual at time of printing 9 Steering lock 64 Steering wheel adjustment 52 adjust...

Page 195: ... 144 tread 145 tread wear 143 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 143 wear indicators refer to Tire tread 145 winter tires 146 Tools refer to Onboard tool kit 158 Torque engine 178 lug bolts 168 Tow bar 173 Tow fitting 172 Tow sockets for tow fitting 173 Towing the vehicle 172 173 with automatic transmission 173 Tow rope 174 Tow starting 172 Track width refer to Dimensions 179 Traction 144 Traction aid r...

Page 196: ...m 23 Voice control refer to separate Owner s Manual W Warning and indicator lamps 19 Warning triangle 24 Warnings refer to Check Control 80 Warranty 10 refer also to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 154 Washer fluid 150 Washer fluid reservoir content 181 Washer jet...

Page 197: ... Z 197n Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Wiper blade replacement 158 Wiper system 71 Working in the engine compartment 148 Wrenches refer to Onboard tool kit 158 X xDrive 97 Xenon lamps replacing bulbs 160 ...

Page 198: ...ur vehicle Consult the index for individual specifi cations Fuel Please enter your preferred fuel here Engine oil The oil volume between the two marks on the oil dipstick corresponds to approx 1 1 US quarts 1 liter Designation Quality Tire inflation pressures Summer tires Winter tires Front Rear Front Rear 4 persons 5 persons or 4 plus luggage Refueling ...

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