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"Turn off control display"

Controller with navigation system

The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the controller.

1.

Turn.

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Press.

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Move in four directions.

Buttons on controller

Press button Function

MENU

Open the main menu.

RADIO

Opens the Radio menu.

MEDIA

Opens the Multimedia menu.

NAV

Opens the Navigation menu.

TEL

Opens the phone menu.

BACK

Displays the previous display.

OPTION

Opens the Options menu.

Controller without navigation system

The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.

1.

Turn.

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Summary of Contents for X5 2016

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW X5 OWNER S MANUAL Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 2: ...I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 3: ...BMW The manual also contains information designed to en hance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner s Handbook for Vehicle Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro chures in the onboard literature We wish you a safe and enjoyable...

Page 4: ...ng including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English VI 15 07 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 5: ...09 Safety 137 Driving stability control systems 145 Driving comfort 167 Climate control 174 Interior equipment 183 Storage compartments Driving tips 192 Things to remember when driving 196 Loading 199 Saving fuel Mobility 208 Refueling 210 Fuel 215 Wheels and tires 229 Engine compartment 232 Engine oil 236 Coolant 238 Maintenance 240 Replacing components 248 Breakdown assistance 254 Care Reference...

Page 6: ...ditional information on the Internet www bmw com bmw_drivers_guide Symbols and displays Symbols in the Owner s Manual Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Marks the end of a specific item of information Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Identifies display texts...

Page 7: ...ments applying in the country of first delivery also known as homologation If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing operating conditions and permit re quirements If your vehicle does not comply with the homologation requirements in a cer tain country you may not be able to lodge war ranty claims for your vehicle t...

Page 8: ...mation about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to de liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicl...

Page 9: ...cating you can transmit certain vehicle data from the vehicle Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with an event data re corder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situa tions such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in under standing how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data re...

Page 10: ...a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washing ton DC...

Page 11: ...Information 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

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Page 13: ...tches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 14: ...vely applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems All around the steering wheel 1 Rear window safety switch 48 2 Power windows 47 3 Exterior mirror operation 61 4 Opening and closing top tail gate 40 5 Unlocking central locking sys tem 40 Locking central locking sys tem 40 6 Lights Front fog lights 107 Lights off Daytime running lights 106 Parking l...

Page 15: ...45 Cruise control rocker switch 151 145 9 Shift paddles 83 10 Instrument cluster 85 11 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Volume Voice activation 26 Telephone see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Thumbwheel for selection lists 97 12 Steering column stalk right Wiper 77 Rain sensor 78 Clean the windshields and head lights 77 Rear window wiper in Canadian m...

Page 16: ...r s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Commu nication 7 Controller with buttons 19 8 Parking brake 73 9 Automatic Hold 74 10 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 138 Driving Dynamics Control 142 PDC Park Distance Control 154 Rearview camera 156 Top View 159 Parking assistant 163 Side View 161 HDC Hill Descent Control 140 At a glance Cockpit 16 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f ...

Page 17: ...rgency Re quest 248 2 Panoramic glass sunroof 49 3 Indicator lamp front seat pas senger airbag 111 4 Reading lights 108 5 Interior lights 108 6 Glasses compartment 186 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 18: ...ent Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows If necessary stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary Control elements at a glance Control elements 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons and depending on the equipment version with touchpad Control Display Information To clean the Control Display follow the care instructions Do not place object...

Page 19: ...controller Press button Function MENU Open the main menu RADIO Opens the Radio menu MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu NAV Opens the Navigation menu TEL Opens the phone menu BACK Displays the previous display OPTION Opens the Options menu Controller without navigation system The buttons can be used to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings 1 Tur...

Page 20: ...d 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted 2 Press the controller Menu items in the Owner s Manual In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks e g Settings Changing between panels After a menu item is selected e g Radio a new panel is displayed Panels can overlap Move the controller to the left Closes current display and shows previous d...

Page 21: ...the controller Activating deactivating the functions Several menu items are preceded by a check box It indicates whether the function is acti vated or deactivated Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function Function is activated Function is deactivated Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller Selecting functions 1 Settings 2 Touchpad 3 S...

Page 22: ...lower area of the touchpad Using interactive map and Internet Via touch pad move the interactive map in the navigation system and Internet sites Function Controls Move interactive map or Internet sites Swipe into re spective direc tion Enlarge shrink interactive map or Internet sites Drag in or out on the touchpad with fingers Display the menu or open a link in the Internet Tap once Changing setti...

Page 23: ...less network is not available Bluetooth is switched on Roaming is active Symbol Meaning Text message was received Check the SIM card SIM card is blocked SIM card is missing Enter PIN Entertainment symbols Symbol Meaning CD DVD player Music collection Gracenote database AUX IN port in the front or in the rear USB audio interface Additional symbols Symbol Meaning Spoken instructions are turned off S...

Page 24: ... work immediately This means e g that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected Displaying the button assignment Touch buttons with bare fingers Do not wear gloves or use objects The key assignment is displayed at top edge of screen Deleting the button assignments 1 Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for approx five seconds 2 OK Deleting personal in the vehicle The concept Depending o...

Page 25: ... controller delete the let ter or number Press the controller for an extended period delete all letters or numbers Switching between cases letters and numbers Depending on the menu you can switch be tween entering upper and lower case letters and numbers Symbol Function Enter the letters Enter the numbers or Tip controller up Without navigation system Select symbol Entry comparison Entering names ...

Page 26: ... identi fied Set the language refer to page 101 Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system 1 Press button on the steering wheel 2 Wait for the signal 3 Say the command A command that is recognized by the voice activation system is announced and dis played in the instrument cluster This symbol in the instrument cluster indi cates that the voice activation system is active If no o...

Page 27: ...utput if needed 2 Press button on the steering wheel 3 Radio 4 Tone Via short command The desired tone settings can also be started via a short command 1 Turn on the Entertainment sound output if needed 2 Press button on the steering wheel 3 Tone Setting the voice dialog Set system to standard dialog or use a short version The short version of the voice dialog plays back short messages in abbrevia...

Page 28: ...s and letters smoothly and with normal volume empha sis and speed Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system Keep the doors windows and glass sun roof closed to prevent noise interference Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking At a glance Voice activation system 28 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 29: ...provides informa tion how to operate the car how to use basic vehicle functions or what to do in case of a breakdown This information can also be dis played while driving Search by images Image search provides information and de scriptions This is helpful when the terminol ogy for a feature is not at hand Owner s Manual Search for information and descriptions by en tering terms selected from the i...

Page 30: ...r move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual 3 Select the desired page in the Owner s Manual 4 Press button again to return to last displayed function 5 Press button to return to the page of the Owner s Manual displayed last To alternate permanently between the last dis played function and the Owner s Manual re peat steps 4 5 Opens a ne...

Page 31: ...Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle At a glance 31 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 32: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 33: ...ation that will give you complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 34: ...d key Every remote control holds a replaceable bat tery You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country specific ver sion For Settings refer to page 44 The vehicle stores personal settings for every remote control Personal Profile refer to page 35 The remote controls hold information on re quired maintenance Service data in the re mote control refer to page 238 Overvie...

Page 35: ... devices in close proximity to remote control Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo bile devices in the vehicle A Check Control message is displayed if an at tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine Starting the engine with emergency detection of the remote control If a respective Check Control message ap pears hold the remote control with...

Page 36: ...on Night vision Profile management Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif ferent profile may be activated About iDrive 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Select a profile All settings stored in the called up profile are automatically applied The called up profile is assigned to the re mote control being used at the time If the profile is already assigned to a differ ent remote control...

Page 37: ...ay 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Import profile 4 BMW Online BMW Online USB interface USB device Using the guest profile The guest profile is for individual settings that are saved in none of the three personal pro files This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Guest The guest profile cannot be r...

Page 38: ...ed The courtesy lamps are only switched on when it is dark outside This function is not available if the interior lamps were switched off man ually If the button is pressed again within 10 sec onds after vehicle was locked the interior mo tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti theft warning system refer to page 47 are turned off After locking wait 10 seconds be fore pressing the button agai...

Page 39: ...eral Communication Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS LX8CAS2 MYTCAS4 Compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful inter ference and this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesir...

Page 40: ... vehicle is automatically unlocked The hazard warning system and interior lights come on Unlocking and opening Press the central locking system button to unlock the doors to gether and then pull the door handle above the armrest Front doors pull the door handle on the door to open the door The other doors re main locked Back doors pull twice on the door handle on the door to be opened the first ti...

Page 41: ...owed Press button in the driver s door The tailgate cannot be opened with the remote control while the driver s door is opened If the vehicle is stationary the tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted opening height The opening procedure is interrupted By pressing a button again When starting the engine When the vehicle starts moving By pressing the button on the inside of the tailgate Closing...

Page 42: ...e engine The vehicle starts off with jerks Manual operation WARNING With manual operation of a blocked tail gate it can loosen itself unexpectedly from the blockage There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage Do not operate the tailgate manually if it is blocked Have checked by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop In the event of an electrical malfu...

Page 43: ...te individually Start the engine Information To avoid locking it into the vehicle do not place the remote control in the cargo area Functional requirements There are no external sources of interfer ence nearby To lock the vehicle the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle near the doors The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx 2 seconds The engine can ...

Page 44: ...il gate is closed CAUTION The tailgate swings back and up when it opens There is risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol lowing circumstances The battery of the remote control is dis charged Replace the battery refer to page 35...

Page 45: ... if no door is opened Lock after start driving The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off Retrieving the seat mirror and steering wheel settings The driver s seat exterior mirror and steering wheel position adjusted last will be stored for the active profile When the vehicle is unlocked these positions are automatically retrieved if this function was activated WARNING There is risk of jam...

Page 46: ...r at least 3 seconds To switch off the alarm press any button Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror The indicator lamp flashes briefly every 2 seconds The alarm system is armed The indicator lamp flashes after locking Doors hood or tailgate are not correctly closed Correctly closed access points are secured After 10 seconds the indicator lamp flashes continuously Interior motion sen sor a...

Page 47: ...ows Information WARNING Unattended children or animals can move the vehicle and endanger themselves and traffic e g with the following actions Pressing the Start Stop button Releasing the parking brake Opening and closing of doors or windows Shifting the selector lever into neutral Using vehicle equipment There is risk of accidents or injuries Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve ...

Page 48: ... might prevent normal closing proceed as fol lows 1 Pull the switch past the resistance point and hold it there The pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain margin 2 Pull the switch past the resistance point again within approx 4 seconds and hold it there The window closes without jam protection Safety switch General information The safety ...

Page 49: ...s risk of accidents or injuries Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve hicle Carry remote control along when exiting and lock the vehicle Tilting up and closing tilted glass sunroof Push switch briefly upward The closed glass sunroof is tilted and the sliding visor opens slightly The opened glass sunroof closes until it is in its tilted position The sliding visor does not move The t...

Page 50: ...ing opening and clos ing Closing from the open position without pinch protection If there is an external danger proceed as fol lows 1 Press the switch forward beyond the re sistance point and hold The pinch protection is limited and the glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain margin 2 Press the switch forward again beyond the resistance point and hold until the glass ...

Page 51: ...ss sun roof and sliding visor are completely closed The glass sunroof closes without jam pro tection Opening and closing Controls 51 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 52: ... stationary WARNING With a backrest inclined too far to the rear the protective effect of the safety belt cannot be ensured anymore There is a danger of sliding under the safety belt in an accident There is risk of injuries or danger to life Adjust the seat prior to starting the trip Adjust the backrest in an as upright position as possible and do not adjust again while driving WARNING There is ri...

Page 53: ...rt The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re gion of the spine The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture Press the front rear section of the switch The curvature is increased decreased Press the upper lower sec tion of the switch The curvature is shifted up down Adjusting Controls 53 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 V...

Page 54: ...ff Press button longer The LEDs go out Temperature distribution The heating action in the seat cushion and backrest can be distributed in different ways On the Control Display 1 Climate 2 Front seat heating 3 Select the required seat 4 Turn the controller to set the temperature distribution Active seat ventilation front The concept The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are cooled by means of inte...

Page 55: ... property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the second row of seats is clear prior to folding down WARNING Seats in the second row of seats are not locked when they are folded down and they can move There is risk of injuries and risk of property damage Only fold the seats in the second row down while loading When driving without a load fold back and lock the seats in the second row bef...

Page 56: ... out Third row of seats General information The third row of seats is divided and offers space for two people Folding up the backrest WARNING With an unlocked backrest an unsecured load can be thrown into the car s interior e g in case of an accident braking or evasive ma neuver There is risk of injuries Make sure that the backrest engages into the locking after folding it back Before folding up t...

Page 57: ...ger to life Do not allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt Infants and children are not allowed in an occu pant s lap but must be transported and re spectively secured in designated child restraint systems WARNING The protective effect of the safety belts can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas tened incorrectly An incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause additional inju...

Page 58: ... the buckle Fasten the belt before continuing on your trip Damage to safety belts WARNING The protective effect of the safety belts may not be fully functional or fail in the follow ing situations Safety belts are damaged soiled or changed in any other way Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily soiled Belt tensioners or belt retractors were modified Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in t...

Page 59: ...e as possible to the back of the head Active head restraint In the event of a rear end collision with a cer tain severity the active head restraint automat ically reduces the distance from the head Wear and tear after accidents or when dam aged otherwise Have the active headrest checked and if needed replaced Adjusting the height electrical head restraints Adjusting electrically Distance to the ba...

Page 60: ...ately at ear level Adjusting the height To raise push To lower press button arrow 1 and push headrest down The center head restraint cannot be adjusted in elevation Removing Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question 1 Raise the head restraint up against the re sistance 2 Press button arrow 1 and pull the head re straint out completely The center head restrain...

Page 61: ... 1 or 2 until the adjustment procedure is com pleted Calling up of a seat position deactivated After a brief period calling up stored seat posi tions is deactivated to save battery power To reactivate calling up of a seat position Open or close the door or tailgate Press a button on the remote control Press the Start Stop button Mirrors Exterior mirrors General information The mirror on the passen...

Page 62: ...n R Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position Fold in and out CAUTION Depending on the vehicle width the ve hicle can be damaged in car washes There is risk of property damage Before washing fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button Press button Possible at speeds up to approx 15 mph 20 km h Beneficial in the following situations In car washes On narrow roads For fol...

Page 63: ...stments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel move ments Vehicle control could be lost There is risk of an accident Adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary only Power steering wheel adjustment The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di rections Storing the position Seat mirror and steering wheel memory refer to page 60 Heated steering wheel Press button On the LE...

Page 64: ...uring braking and evasive maneuvers There is risk of injuries or danger to life Secure persons shorter than 5 ft 150 cm using suita ble restraint systems Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the back seat Only transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft 150 cm in the rear in child restraint systems provided in accordance with the age weight and ...

Page 65: ...juries or danger to life Do not install child restraint systems on the third row of seats On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags WARNING Active front seat passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the airbags are activated There is risk of inju ries Make sure that the front seat passenger airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lam...

Page 66: ...t fixing system Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb 30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses Information WARNING If the LATCH child restraint fixing sys tems are not correctly engaged the protective effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing sys tem can be limited T...

Page 67: ...sk of property damage Only mount child restraint systems to the up per retaining straps Retaining strap guide WARNING If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used for the child restraint system the protec tive effect can be reduced There is risk of inju ries Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not guided across sharp edges and without twisting to the upper retaining strap 1 Direction o...

Page 68: ...ly Safety switch for the rear Press button on the driver s door if children are being transported in the rear This locks various functions so that they can not be operated from the rear safety switch refer to page 48 Controls Transporting children safely 68 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 69: ... power when the engine is off switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems power consumers Information When switching off the ignition the selector lever position P is selected automatically if the selector lever position D or R is selected The ignition is switched off automatically in the following situations while the vehicle is station ary and the engine is off When locking th...

Page 70: ... a slope turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb On uphill grades or on a slope also secure the vehicle e g with a wheel chock CAUTION In the case of repeated starting attempts or repeated starting in quick succession the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned The catalytic converter can overheat There is risk of property damage Avoid repeated start ing in quick succession Diesel ...

Page 71: ...Auto Start Stop function is in the last selected state refer to page 72 When the Auto Start Stop function is active it is available when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph approx 5 km h Engine stop The engine is switched off automatically dur ing a stop under the following conditions Steptronic transmission The selector lever is in selector lever posi tion D The brake pedal remains p...

Page 72: ... up for a varied length of time The engine can only be started via the Start Stop button Functional limitations Even if driving off was not intended the deacti vated engine starts up automatically in the fol lowing situations Excessive warming of the car s interior when the cooling function is switched on The steering wheel is turned Steptronic transmission change from se lector lever position D t...

Page 73: ...e the vehicle against rolling In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away observe the following Set the parking brake On uphill grades or on a slope turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb On uphill grades or on a slope also secure the vehicle e g with a wheel chock WARNING Unattended children or animals can move the vehicle and endanger themselves and traffic e ...

Page 74: ...ionary On inclines the system prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when driving off Overview Automatic Hold Safety information WARNING An unsecured vehicle can put itself into motion and roll away There is risk of an acci dent Before exiting secure the vehicle against rolling In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away observe the following Set the parking brake On up...

Page 75: ... be ing held by Automatic Hold The indicator lamp changes from green to red The parking brake is not set if the en gine is switched off while the vehicle is coast ing to a halt Automatic Hold is deactivated Automatic Hold remains activated during the engine stop brought about by the Auto Start Stop function WARNING Unattended children or animals can move the vehicle and endanger themselves and tra...

Page 76: ...he parking brake is not ensured if it was unlocked manually without power loss There is risk of an accident Only operate the parking brake if it was unlocked manually due to a power loss Putting the parking brake into operation 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Press the switch while stepping on the brake pedal or selector lever position P is set It may take several seconds for the brake to be put into o...

Page 77: ...amage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly Information CAUTION If the wipers are frozen to the windshield the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor overheat on switching on There is risk of property damage Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on WARNING If the wipers start moving in the folded away state damage may occur to parts of the vehicle or b...

Page 78: ...earview mir ror Activating deactivating Press button on the wiper lever Wiping is started If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor LED in wiper lever lights up When wipers are frozen to windshield wiper operation is deactivated During trip interruption with the rain sensor switched on if the trip is resumed within ap prox 15 minutes the rain sensor is automati cally activated again CAUTION If...

Page 79: ...on 0 upward arrow 1 interval mode When reverse gear is engaged the system switches to continuous operation Cleaning rear window In interval mode turn the switch further ar row 2 The switch automatically returns to its interval position when released In idle position turn switch downward arrow 3 The switch automatically returns to its idle po sition when released Fold out position of the wipers Fol...

Page 80: ...ety risk There is risk of accidents or risk of property damage Have work under the hood be executed by a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop Washer fluid reservoir All washer nozzles are supplied from one res ervoir in the engine compartment Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con centrate and tap water and if required with a washer antifreeze according...

Page 81: ... accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position Engaging selector lever positions General information To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a gear maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start It is not possible to shift out of selector lever position P until the engine is running and the brake is applied With the vehicle is stationa...

Page 82: ... Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds for example downshifting is not possible if the engine speed is too high The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in strument cluster followed by the currently se lected gear Steptronic Sport transmission prevent automatic upshifting in M S manual mode The Steptronic Sport transmission does not automatically upshift in M S manu...

Page 83: ...onservative driving for a certain amount of time or if there has been no acceleration or shifting of the shift paddles within a certain amount of time the transmission switches back to automatic mode Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis played e g P Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock General information Electronically unlock the transmission lock to mane...

Page 84: ...While the engine is running 1 Press button or select Sport with the Driving Dynamics Control TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up 2 Engage selector lever position S 3 With the left foot forcefully press down on the brake 4 Press and hold down the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position kickdown A flag symbo...

Page 85: ...es and systems Overview instrument cluster 1 Fuel gauge 93 2 Speedometer 3 Messages e g Check Control 4 Tachometer 93 5 Engine oil temperature 93 6 Current fuel consumption 7 Electronic displays 85 8 Reset miles 93 Electronic displays Selection lists refer to page 97 External temperature refer to page 93 Auto Start Stop function refer to page 71 On board computer refer to page 98 Date refer to pag...

Page 86: ... display is a variable display In the event of a program change the display rendition adapts to the respective program through the Driving Dynamics Control The change of the display type can be deactivated via iDrive Some of the displays in the instrument display may differ from the way they are shown in this Owner s Manual Overview 1 Fuel gauge 93 2 Indicator warning lights 89 3 Speedometer 4 Var...

Page 87: ...eed is to appear enlarged in the speedometer On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 Magnifier function ECO PRO displays 1 Speedometer 2 Variable displays ECO PRO Tips Deceler ation assistant instructions Driver assist system displays 3 Efficiency display 200 4 Transmission display 5 Blue bonus range Gray range In the ECO PRO program the instrument dis play switches to the ECO PRO...

Page 88: ...ays and the vehicle speed Shift lights in the instrument display The concept The shift point indicator indicates the optimum shift moment in the tachometer Thus with a sporty driving style the best possible vehicle acceleration is achieved General information Steptronic Sport transmission shift lights are shown when the SPORT driving program is activated Switching on shift lights Steptronic Sport ...

Page 89: ...l information The indicator and warning lights in the instru ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi nations and colors Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on Red lights Safety belt reminder Safety belt on the driver s side is not buckled For some country specific models passenger belt is n...

Page 90: ...uminated vehicle driving ahead de tected Flashing the conditions are not ade quate for operating the system The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal Yellow lights Anti lock Braking System ABS Avoid sudden braking as much as pos sible Braking force boost may not be working Stop cautiously Take into ac cou...

Page 91: ...pair shop For more information see Tire Pressure Moni tor refer to page 112 Steering system Steering system in some cases not working Have steering system checked immediately by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Engine functions Have vehicle checked immediately by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop For additional ...

Page 92: ...g lights Supplementary text messages Additional information such as on the cause of an error or the required action can be called up via Check Control With urgent messages the added text will be automatically displayed on the Control Display Symbols Depending on the Check Control message the following functions can be selected Owner s Manual Display additional information about the Check Control m...

Page 93: ...e the pointer is at the low temperature end Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds Normal operating temperature the pointer is in the middle or in the left half of the tem perature display Hot engine the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range A Check Control message is also displayed Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes too hot a Check Control message ...

Page 94: ...l no longer have sufficient fuel Engine functions are no longer ensured There is risk of property damage Re fuel promptly Displaying the cruising range Depending on your vehicle s optional features the range can also be displayed as bar in the instrument cluster 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 Additional indicators With navigation system range with destination guidance active If respective equip...

Page 95: ...etailed informa tion Symbols Sym bols Description No service is currently required The deadline for scheduled mainte nance or a legally mandated inspec tion is approaching The service deadline has already passed Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the required inspections Make sure that the vehicle s date and time are set correctly On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status ...

Page 96: ...compared with the vehicle s onboard data such as for the rain sensor and will be dis played depending on the situation The system takes into account the information stored in the navigation system and also displays speed limits present on routes without signs Information WARNING The system does not relieve from the personal responsibility to correctly assess visi bility and traffic situation There...

Page 97: ...on such as due to changes in road routing When passing buses or trucks with a speed sticker If the traffic signs are non conforming During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle delivery Selection lists in the instrument cluster The concept Depending on your vehicle s optional features the following can be displayed or operated us ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wh...

Page 98: ...tion system Compass display in the navigation system Adjusting the info display Depending on the vehicle equipment version you can select what information from the on board computer is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 Select the desired displays Information in detail Range Displays the estimated cruising range av...

Page 99: ...e reset as often as necessary Trip computer the values provide an overview of the current trip Resetting the trip on board computer On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Trip computer 3 Reset all values are reset Automatically reset all values are reset approx 4 hours after the vehicle came to a standstill Display on the Control Display Display the on board comupter or trip on board computer on ...

Page 100: ...controller The current vehicle speed is stored as the speed warning Settings on the Control Display Time Setting the time zone 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time zone 4 Select the desired time zone The time zone is stored Setting the time 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time 4 Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed 5 Press the controller 6 Turn the controller until the desired mi nutes are ...

Page 101: ...vation system refer to page 27 Units of measurement Setting the units of measurement To set the units for fuel consumption route distance and temperature 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Select the desired menu item 4 Select the desired unit Settings are stored for the profile currently used Brightness Setting the brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Control display 3 ...

Page 102: ...uster Driver assistance systems Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed Selecting displays in the Head up Display On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Displayed information 4 Select the desired displays in the Head up Display Settings are stored for the profile currently used Setting the brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient bright...

Page 103: ...ntly used Special windshield The windshield is part of the system The shape of the windshield makes it possible to display a precise image A film in the windshield prevents double im ages from being displayed For this reason it is strongly suggested to have the special windshield replaced by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Displays Controls 103 Online E...

Page 104: ...rol Lights off Daytime running lights Symbol Function Parking lights Low beams Instrument lighting Parking lights cornering lights and roadside parking lights General information Position of switch If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off the exterior lighting is automati cally switched off at these switch settings Parking lights Position of switch The vehicle is illuminated on ...

Page 105: ... state is switched off Setting the duration On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Pathway lighting 4 Set length of time Settings are stored for the profile currently used Automatic headlight control The concept The low beams are switched on and off auto matically depending on the ambient bright ness e g in tunnels in twilight or if there is precipitation General information A blue sky wit...

Page 106: ... avoid blinding oncoming traffic the Adap tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv er s side when the vehicle is at a standstill The turning lights are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals When driving in reverse the turning lights may be automatically switched on regardless of the steering angle Self leveling headlights The self leveling headl...

Page 107: ... 107 System limits The High beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of when to use the high beams In situation that require this therefore switch off manually The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following and driver intervention may be necessary In very unfavorable weather conditions such as fog or heavy precipitation When detecting p...

Page 108: ...tching the interior lights on and off Press button To switch off permanently press the button for approx 3 seconds Switch back on press button Reading lights Press button Reading lights are located at the front and rear next to the interior lights Ambient light Depending on your optional features lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the interior Selecting color scheme On the Control Display...

Page 109: ...ing the respective features and systems Airbags 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Head airbag 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbag Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone would not provide ad equate restraint Side airbag In a lateral impact the side airbag supports the side of the body in the c...

Page 110: ...d windshield on the front passenger side must stay clear do not at tach adhesive labels or coverings and do not attach brackets or cables e g for GPS devices or mobile phones Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area Do not place slip covers seat cushions or other objects on the front passenger seat that are not specifically suited for seats with integr...

Page 111: ... or danger to life Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the floor area Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system When transporting older children and adults the front seat passenger airbags may be deac tivated in certain sitting positions In this case the indicator lamp for the front seat passenger airbags lights up In this case change the sitting position so that the...

Page 112: ...vement of the seat is clear prior to any ad justment A corresponding message appears on the Control Display 1 Press the switch and move the respective seat all the way forward 2 Press the switch forward again The seat still moves forward slightly 3 Readjust the seat to the desired position The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disap pears If the message con...

Page 113: ...inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change On the Control Display and on the vehicle 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 Perform reset 4 Start the engine do not drive off 5 Reset tire inflation pressure Perform reset 6 Drive away The wheels are displayed in gray and the sta tus is displayed After driving faster than 19 mph 30 km h for a short period the set tire inflation pressures are ...

Page 114: ...ded Run flat tires Maximum speed You may continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph 80 km h Continued driving with a flat tire If continuing to drive with a damaged tire 1 Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h 3 Check the air pressure in all four tires at the next opportunity If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is shown...

Page 115: ...erious tire damage caused by external circumstances Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and then lights up continuously A Check Control message is displayed No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de tected Examples and recommendations in the follow ing situations A wheel without TPM electronics is mounted Have it checked by a dealer s service center or another qualified ser...

Page 116: ...placement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly FTM Flat Tire Monitor The concept The system detects tire inflation pressure loss on the basis of rotation speed differences be tween the individual wheels while driving In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss the diameter and therefore the rotational speed of the corresponding wheel changes This will be...

Page 117: ...iving on a snowy or slippery road surface Sporty driving style spinning traction wheels high lateral acceleration drifting When driving with snow chains Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1 Identify the damaged tire Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires The tire pressure gage of the Mobility Sys tem refer to page 225 can possibly be used for this purpose If the tire ...

Page 118: ...eces of the tire could come loose and cause an acci dent Do not continue driving Contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop Intelligent Safety The concept Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the driver assistance system Depending on how the vehicle is equipped Intelligent Safety consists of one or more systems that can help prevent a imminent ...

Page 119: ... function refer to page 122 Front end collision warning with City Braking function The concept The system can help prevent accidents If an accident cannot be prevented the system will help reduce the collision speed The system sounds a warning before an immi nent collision and actuates brakes independ ently if needed The automatic braking intervention is done with limited force and duration A came...

Page 120: ...le Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is installed near the interior rear view mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after every driving off Switching on off manually Press button briefly The menu for the intelligent safety system is displayed The systems ar...

Page 121: ...thout previous forewarning Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself herself to react During a warning the maximum brak ing force is used Premise for the brake boos ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal The system can assist with some braking intervention if there is risk of a collision At low speeds vehicles may thus come to a complete stop The braking i...

Page 122: ...via the cruise control ra dar sensor in conjunction with a camera The front end collision warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated With the vehicle approaching another vehicle intentionally the collision warning and braking are delayed in order to avoid false system re actions General information The system issues a two phase warning of a possible danger of collision with v...

Page 123: ...s displayed The systems are individually switched off ac cording to their respective set tings LED lights up orange or goes out respec tive to their individual settings Adjust as needed Individual settings are stored for the profile currently used Press button again All Intelligent Safety systems are activated The LED lights up green Hold down button All Intelligent Safety systems are turned off T...

Page 124: ...an assist with automatic braking intervention if there is risk of a collision The intervention can bring the vehi cle to a complete stop The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti vated Above approx 130 mph 210 km h the braking intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure No automatic delay occurs The brakin...

Page 125: ...he camera in the area of the rearview mirror controls the system General information With sufficient brightness the system warns about possible collision danger with pedes trians starting at approx 6 mph 10 km h to ap prox 35 mph 60 km h and assists with braking before a collision Under those circumstances it reacts to people who are within the detection range of the sys tem Detection range The de...

Page 126: ...system is displayed The systems are individually switched off ac cording to their respective set tings LED lights up orange or goes out respec tive to their individual settings Adjust as needed Individual settings are stored for the profile currently used Press button again All Intelligent Safety systems are activated The LED lights up green Hold down button All Intelligent Safety systems are turn...

Page 127: ...e less than 32 in 80 cm Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional or may not be available in the following situations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall In tight curves If the driving stability control systems are deactivated e g DSC OFF If the field of view of the camera or the front windshield are di...

Page 128: ...ze e g deer Display on the Control Display with heat image activated People detected by the system in light yellow Animals detected by the system in dark yellow Range of object detection with good ambient conditions Pedestrian detection up to approx 330 ft 100 m Detection of large animals up to approx 490 ft 150 m Detection of medium animals up to ap prox 230 ft 70 m Environmental influences can l...

Page 129: ...utton All Intelligent Safety systems are turned off The LED goes out Switching on heat image additionally The heat image from the Night Vision camera can also be displayed on the Control Display This function has no effect on object detec tion Press button The image from the camera is displayed on the Control Display Adjustments via the iDrive With heat image switched on 1 Press the controller 2 S...

Page 130: ...Intervene actively by braking or make an evasive maneuver Acute warning The red symbol is displayed and a sig nal sounds With instrument display The red sym bol is displayed and a signal sounds When animals are detected an red animal symbol is displayed with the signal tone Red symbol in the instrument cluster Red symbol in the instrument display Intervene immediately by braking or make an evasive...

Page 131: ...ent of warnings The time of the warning may vary depending on the current driving sit uation The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set before leaving the lane Information WARNING The system does not relieve from the personal responsibility to correctly assess route and traffic situation There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traf...

Page 132: ...been detected the steering wheel begins vi brating If the turn signal is set before changing the lane a warning is not issued End of warning The warning is canceled in the following situa tions Automatically after approx 3 seconds When returning to your own lane When braking hard When using the turn signal System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations In heavy fo...

Page 133: ...bility to correctly assess visi bility and traffic situation There is risk of an ac cident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the respective situations Overview Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Radar sensors The radar sensors are located in the rear bumper Switching on off Switching on automatically The Active Blind Spo...

Page 134: ... system self test System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations When a vehicle is approaching at a speed much faster than your own In heavy fog rain or snowfall In tight curves or on narrow lanes If the bumper is dirty or iced up or covered with stickers A Check Control message is displayed when the system is not fully functional For US owners only The transmitte...

Page 135: ...vel has begun the system is trained about the driver so that increasing lack of alertness or fatigue can be detected This procedure takes the following criteria into account Personal driving style e g steering behav ior Driving conditions e g length of trip Starting at approximately 43 mph 70 km h the system is active and can display a recommen dation to take a break Break recommendation If the dr...

Page 136: ...ioned once after the vehicle is driven is away In critical driving situations the following indi vidual functions become active as needed The front belts are automatically preten sioned Automatic closing of the windows Automatic closing of the glass sunroof For vehicles equipped with Comfort Seats automatic positioning of the backrest for the front passenger seat After a critical driving situation...

Page 137: ...s respond even more rapidly when braking in critical sit uations Drive off assistant This system supports driving off on inclines The parking brake is not required 1 Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake 2 Release the foot brake and drive off with out delay After the foot brake is released the vehicle is held in place for approx 2 seconds Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is ...

Page 138: ...bility of the driver The laws of physics cannot be repealed not even with DSC Therefore do not reduce the additional safety margin by driving in a risky manner WARNING When driving with roof load e g with roof mounted luggage rack driving safety may not be ensured in driving critical situations due to the elevated center of gravity There is risk of accidents or risk of property damage Do not deact...

Page 139: ...ynamic Traction Control Activating DTC Press button TRACTION is displayed in the instrument clus ter and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up Deactivating DTC Press button again TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica tor lamp go out Indicator warning lights If DTC is activated TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster The indicator lamp lights up DTC Dy namic Traction Control is activated xDriv...

Page 140: ...range from ap prox 4 mph 6 km h to approx 15 mph 25 km h using the rocker switch of the cruise control on the steering wheel Vehicle speed can be changed by lightly accelerating Press the rocker switch up to the point of resistance the speed increases gradually Press up the rocker switch past the point of resistance the speed increases while the rocker switch is pressed Press the rocker switch dow...

Page 141: ...itions The sys tem utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front and rear axles that react immediately to all driv ing situations Programs The system offers two different programs Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics Control refer to page 142 SPORT Sporty tuning for greater driving agility COMFORT Comfort oriented tuning for optimal comfort Vertical Dynamic Control The concept This system r...

Page 142: ...F TRACTION SPORT SPORT COMFORT ECO PRO Automatic program change The system may automatically switch to COM FORT in the following situations Failure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control The vehicle has a flat tire Failure of Dynamic Damping Control Dy namic Drive or xDrive When activating cruise control in TRAC TION or DSC OFF mode DSC OFF Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when drivi...

Page 143: ...il SPORT appears in the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up Automatic program change When switching on the manual speed limiter or activating cruise control the program automat ically switches to SPORT mode Indicator warning lights SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up Dynamic Traction Control is activated SPORT Consistently sport...

Page 144: ... settings Displays in the instrument cluster Selected program The instrument cluster displays the selected program Program selection Pressing the button displays a list of the selectable programs Depending on your vehicle s op tional features the list in the in strument cluster can differ from the illustration shown Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed briefly on the Con...

Page 145: ...te again If the vehicle ahead of you drives away again after a prolonged period briefly press the ac celerator pedal or press the appropriate button to reactivate the system The vehicle will auto matically accelerate As soon as the road is clear the vehicle accel erates to the desired speed The speed is also maintained downhill but may not be maintained uphill if engine power is insufficient Gener...

Page 146: ...a is installed near the interior rear view mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off and interrupting cruise control Switching on Press button on the steering wheel The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the current speed Cruise control can be used DSC Dynamic Stability Con...

Page 147: ...sely and ac tively interfere in the respective situations WARNING Risk of accident due to too high speed differences to other vehicles e g in the follow ing situations When fast approaching a slowly moving vehicle Suddenly swerving vehicle onto the own lane When fast approaching standing vehicles There is risk of injuries or danger to life Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the re spe...

Page 148: ...n is switched off While standing The system brought the vehicle to a complete standstill Green marking in the speedometer Your vehicle accelerates automatically as soon as the vehicle in the range of the ra dar sensor moves off Speedometer markings turn orange no au tomatic driving off To accelerate to the desired speed auto matically press the accelerator or press the RES or SET button Rolling ba...

Page 149: ...witch Indicator warning lights Symbol lights up orange A vehicle has been detected ahead of you Symbol flashes orange The conditions are not adequate for the system to work The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal Symbol flashes red and a signal sounds You are requested to intervene by braking or make an...

Page 150: ...r vehicle If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly swerves into your lane the system may not be able to automatically restore the selected dis tance This also applies to major speed differ ences to vehicles driving ahead of you e g when rapidly approaching a truck When a ve hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected the system requests that the driver intervene by braking and carrying out e...

Page 151: ... recogni tion of vehicles as well as short term interrup tions for vehicles that are already detected Drive attentively and react to the current traffic situation If necessary intervene actively e g by braking steering or evading Malfunction The system cannot be activated if the radar sensor is not aligned correctly This may be caused by damage incurred during parking e g A Check Control message i...

Page 152: ...sys tem it cannot independently react to all traffic situations There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the re spective situations Press button on the steering wheel If active press twice If interrupted press once The displays go out The stored desired speed is deleted Interrupting When active press the button ...

Page 153: ... ance point and holding it accelerates or de celerates the vehicle without requiring pressure on the accelerator pedal After the rocker switch is released the ve hicle maintains its final speed Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point causes the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly Resuming the desired speed Press button The stored speed is reached and maintained Displays in the instrument cl...

Page 154: ...correctly assess the traffic situation Based on the limits of the sys tem it cannot independently react to all traffic situations There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the re spective situations WARNING Due to high speeds when PDC is acti vated the warning can be delayed due to physical circumstances There is...

Page 155: ...eaker The shorter the distance to the object the shorter the intervals If the distance to a detected object is less than approx 10 in 25 cm a continuous tone is sounded With front PDC if objects are located both in front of and behind the vehicle an alternating continuous signal is sounded The signal tone is switched off when selector lever position P is engaged on vehicles with Steptronic transmi...

Page 156: ...ty or covered with ice When sensors are covered in snow On rough road surfaces On uneven surfaces such as speed bumps In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls e g in underground ga rages In automatic car washes Through heavy pollution Due to other ultrasound sources e g sweeping machines high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed The r...

Page 157: ...ton On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out The PDC is shown on the Control Display The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button Switching the view via iDrive With PDC activated or Top View switched on Rear view camera The rearview camera image is displayed Display on the Control Display Functional requirement The rearview camera is switched on T...

Page 158: ...urning radius on a level road Only one turning radius line is displayed after the steering wheel is turned past a certain an gle Obstacle marking Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by the PDC sensors and when respectively equipped detected by the rearview camera Obstacle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera Their colored margins of the obstacle mark ings match the mar...

Page 159: ...hey appear Do not estimate the distance from the objects on the display Top View The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and maneuvering The area around the vehicle is shown on the Control Display General information The image is captured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors by the rear view camera and a camera on the front of the vehicle The range is no more than approx 6...

Page 160: ...ches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed Switching on off manually Press button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out Top View is displayed The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button Display Display on the Control Display The area surrounding the vehicle can be dis played on the Control...

Page 161: ...k at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections Road users concealed by obstacles to the left and right of the vehicle can only be detected rela tively late from the driver s seat To improve the viewing each camera front and rear on the vehicle detects the traffic area on the side Which camera is active is shown on the top edge of the screen Information The images of the cameras are displa...

Page 162: ... and press the controller Warning of crossing traffic The concept When an object approaching from the side is detected by the front or rear camera this is de picted by a symbol in the Side View display Requirements Side View switched on Your vehicle moves no faster than walking speed To detect approaching objects sufficient brightness e g daylight is necessary Display The yellow symbol is displaye...

Page 163: ...ic situation Based on the limits of the sys tem it cannot independently react to all traffic situations There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the re spective situations CAUTION The parking assistant can steer the vehi cle over or onto curbs There is risk of property damage Watch traffic closely and actively i...

Page 164: ...lay To activate Parking Assistant Switch off The system can be deactivated as follows Press button Display on the Control Display System activated deactivated Symbol Meaning Gray the system is not available White the system is available but not activated The system is activated System status Colored symbols see arrows on the side of the vehicle illustrated Parking assistant is activated and search...

Page 165: ...come such as curbs When there are obstacles that suddenly arise If the Park Distance Control PDC displays clearances that are too small If a maximum number of parking attempts or the time taken for parking is exceeded When switching to another function on the Control Display When the button is released If the tailgate is open If doors are open When setting the parking brake During acceleration Whe...

Page 166: ...truding objects such as ledges or cargo With objects with corners and sharp edges With objects with a fine surface structure such as fences For objects with porous surfaces Low objects already displayed e g curbs can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds It can happen that parking spaces are detected that are not suitable or suitable parking spaces are no...

Page 167: ...atic climate control 1 Air distribution left 2 Temperature left 3 AUTO program left 4 Air flow AUTO intensity left residual heat 5 Remove ice and condensation 6 Maximum cooling 7 Display 8 Air flow AUTO intensity right 9 AUTO program right 10 Temperature right 11 Air distribution right 12 Seat heating right 54 13 Active seat ventilation right 54 14 Automatic recirculated air control recircu lated ...

Page 168: ...hield and side windows may fog up briefly when the en gine is started The cooling function is switched on automati cally with the AUTO program When using the automatic climate control condensation water refer to page 195 devel ops that exits underneath the vehicle Maximum cooling Press button The system is set to the lowest tem perature optimum air flow and air circulation mode Air flows out of th...

Page 169: ...ual To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro gram first Press the left or right side of the but ton decrease or increase air flow The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control The air flow of the automatic climate control may be reduced automatically to save battery power Manual air distribution Press button repeatedly to select a program Upper body region Upp...

Page 170: ... Press button The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time Microfilter activated charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air The activated charcoal filter removes gaseous pollutants from the outside air that enters the vehicle This combined filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance refer to page 238 of your vehic...

Page 171: ...ats Button for switching on the fan arrow 1 LED comes on Thumbwheel for the activation of the heat and distribution of the air arrow 2 Turn toward the front activate the heater and distribute the air in the footwell Turn toward the rear distribute the air in the storage area between the seats The heater is not ready for operation without switching on the fan After the heater is switched off the fa...

Page 172: ...circulation mode Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re gion The vents need to be open for this Air is cooled as quickly as possible At an external temperature of approx 32 0 When the engine is running AUTO program Press button Air flow air distribution and tempera ture are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature the AUTO intensity and outside influences the air is ...

Page 173: ... On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Activate now The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes if the system is switched on The system continues to run for some time af ter being switched off Setting departure time On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Select the departure time Turn the controller until the desired depar ture time field has been selected and press Control...

Page 174: ...y parts can be jammed when operat ing remote controlled systems e g the garage door using the universal garage door opener There is risk of injuries or risk of property dam age Make sure that the area of movement of the respective system is clear during program ming and operation Also follow the safety in structions of the hand held transmitter Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag...

Page 175: ...tem Read the system s operating manual or press the programmed button on the interior rear view mirror longer If the LED on the interior rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for 2 seconds the system features an alternating code system Flashing and continuous illumination of the LED will re peat for approximately 20 seconds For systems with an alternating code syste...

Page 176: ...d operation Also follow the safety in structions of the hand held transmitter The system such as the garage door can be operated using the button on the interior rear view mirror while the engine is running or when the ignition is started To do this hold down the button within receiving range of the system until the function is activated The interior rear view mirror LED stays lit while the wirele...

Page 177: ...lves e g by carrying the remote control along when ex iting the vehicle CAUTION If metal objects fall into the socket they can cause a short circuit There is risk of prop erty damage Replace the cigarette lighter or socket cover again after using the socket Front Overview The lighter is located next to the ashtray Controls Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out ...

Page 178: ... lighter or socket cover again after using the socket Sockets General information The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is run ning or when the ignition is switched on Information The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts Do not damage the socket by using non com patible connectors Front center console Slide the cover forward...

Page 179: ...at a glance The USB interface is located in the center arm rest Rear cooler Information WARNING The cover of the opened cooler pro trudes into the car s interior Injuries can occur in the event of an accident braking or evasive maneuver The content of the cooler can be thrown into the car s interior and injure occu pants There is risk of injuries Close the cooler after use when driving Folding dow...

Page 180: ...p to the stop 2 Fold both release levers down 3 Pull handles arrows 1 and press the re lease levers arrows 2 into the rails until they latch Malfunction The cooler cannot be switched on or switches off e g when the cooling system overheats or if the battery voltage is low One of the LEDs flashes Remedy the problem 1 If necessary allow the refrigerator cooling system to cool down 2 Start the engine...

Page 181: ...wo side brackets until it audibly latches The red warning fields disappear Tug on the cover to check if it is properly locked in place Enlarging the trunk General information The trunk can be enlarged by folding down the rear seat backrest The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40 20 40 The sides and the middle section can be folded down separately Information WARNING Danger of jamming wi...

Page 182: ...t lock the wider rear backrest Folding down the sides CAUTION Screens in the rear can be damaged when folding down the rear backrest There is risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement is clear prior to folding down the rear backrest Reach into the recess and pull forward Folding down the middle section Reach into the recess and pull forward Folding back the backrest 1 Pull lever ...

Page 183: ...ompartments are avail able in the vehicle interior Glove compartment on the front passenger side refer to page 183 Glove compartment on the driver s side refer to page 184 Compartments in the doors refer to page 184 Storage compartment on the center con sole refer to page 184 Storage compartment third row of seats refer to page 184 Center armrest refer to page 185 Glasses compartment refer to page...

Page 184: ...rtment immediately after us ing it Opening Pull the handle Closing Fold cover closed Compartments in the doors WARNING Breakable object e g glass bottle can break in the event of an accident Broken glass can be scattered in the car s interior There is risk of injuries Do not stow any breakable ob jects in the car s interior Storage compartment on the center console Opening Slide the cover forward ...

Page 185: ... the respective cover down until it latches Connection for an external audio device An external audio device e g an MP3 player can be con nected via the AUX IN port or the USB audio interface in the center armrest Rear Overview A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats Opening 1 Pull the loop and fold down the center arm rest 2 Pull the handle Closing Press cover dow...

Page 186: ...of property damage Use light weight unbreaka ble and sealable containers Do not transport hot beverages Do not force objects into the cup holder Front Overview In the center console Slide the cover forward Two cupholders are located in the center con sole Rear Information CAUTION With an open cup holder the center arm rest cannot be folded back up There is risk of property damage Press back the co...

Page 187: ... flying about during braking and evasive maneuvers There is risk of injuries and risk of property damage Only hang lightweight objects e g clothing articles from the clothes hooks The clothes hooks are located in the grab han dles in the rear Storage compartments in the trunk Storage space under cargo floor panel Fold up the cargo floor panel The storage space under the cargo floor panel is subdi ...

Page 188: ...de of the trunk Storage compartment on the right side A waterproof storage compartment is available on the right side of the trunk Left side storage compartment Pull the handle Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo refer to page 197 there are lashing eyes in the cargo area Lashing eyes in the trunk with rail To secure the cargo refer to page 197 there are lashing eyes in the cargo are...

Page 189: ...Storage compartments Controls 189 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 190: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 191: ...riving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 192: ...s Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur ing circumstances when tires are brand new they achieve their full traction potential after a break in time Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of ap prox 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimal per formance between brake discs and brake pads Drive moderately during this break in pe ...

Page 193: ...the vehicle WARNING Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can influence one another There is radiation due to the send operations of mobile phones There is risk of injuries or risk of property dam age If possible in the car s interior use only mobile phones with direct connections to an exterior antenna in order to exclude mutual disturbance and deflect the radiation from the car s interior Hydrop...

Page 194: ...ess helps dry the brake discs and pads In this way braking efficiency will be available when you need it Hills WARNING Light but consistent brake pressure can lead to high temperatures brakes wearing out and possibly even brake failure There is risk of an accident Avoid placing excessive stress on the brake system WARNING In idle or with the engine switched off safety relevant functions are restri...

Page 195: ...iving on steep uphill or downhill grades add engine oil and coolant up to near the MAX mark Uphill and downhill grades can be traveled up to no more than 50 On steep downhill grades use Hill Descent Control HDC refer to page 140 Starting out is possible on uphill grades up to 32 The permissible side tilt is 50 Avoid that the chassis bottom coming in contact with the ground The ground clearance is ...

Page 196: ...f an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers There is risk of inju ries Secure loose objects in the car s inte rior Determining the load limit 1 Locate the following statement on your ve hicle s placard The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs Otherwise damage to the vehicle and unstable driving situations may result 2 Determine the combined weight ...

Page 197: ...krests Very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied secure each of the outer safety belts in the opposite buckle If necessary fold down the rear backrests to stow cargo Do not stack cargo above the top edge of the backrests Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area Lashing eyes in the trunk with rails To secure the cargo ...

Page 198: ...runk Roof mounted luggage rack Information Installation only possible with roof rack Roof racks are available as special accessories Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roof rack Loading Because roof racks raise the vehicle s center of gravity when loaded they have a major ef fect on vehicle handling and steering re sponse Therefore note the following when loading and driving Do n...

Page 199: ...d parts on the vehicle impair the aero dynamics and increase the fuel consumption Close the windows and glass sunroof Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and thereby reduces the range Tires General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various ways e g tire size may influence fuel con sumption Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Ch...

Page 200: ...uce the range especially in city and stop and go traffic Switch off these functions if they are not needed The ECO PRO driving program supports the energy conserving use of comfort features These functions are automatically deactivated partially or completely Have maintenance carried out Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life BMW recommends that m...

Page 201: ...ing a slight change to the set tempera ture or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or cooling of the car s interior fuel consumption can be economized The mirror heating is made available when out side temperatures are very cold ECO PRO potential Shows potential savings with the current set tings in percentages Display in the instrument cluster Display in the instrument display When ECO PRO mode ...

Page 202: ...lerator for in stance Information The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO display is activated Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 ECO PRO Info In the instrument display 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 Driving mode view ECO PRO tip symbols An additional symbol and text instructions are displayed Symbol Meas...

Page 203: ...oasting Safety mode The function is not available under one of the following conditions DSC OFF or TRACTION activated Driving in the dynamic limit range and on steep uphill or downhill grades Battery charge status temporarily too low or vehicle electrical system drawing exces sive current Cruise control activated Functional requirements In ECO PRO mode this function is available in a speed range f...

Page 204: ...ng condition Coasting Displaying EfficientDynamics info 1 Vehicle info 2 EfficientDynamics 3 EfficientDynamics info Deactivating the system manually The function can be deactivated in the Config ure ECO PRO refer to page 201 menu e g to use the braking effect of the engine when trav eling downhill Settings are stored for the profile currently used Driving tips Saving fuel 204 Online Edition for Pa...

Page 205: ...Saving fuel Driving tips 205 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 206: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 207: ...sure your mobility you will find important information on operating fluids wheels and tires maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 208: ...fer to page 210 prior to refueling CAUTION With a range of less than 30 miles 50 km it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel Engine functions are no longer ensured There is risk of property damage Re fuel promptly Diesel engines The filler neck is designed for refueling at die sel fuel pumps Fuel lid Opening 1 Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap 2 Turn the...

Page 209: ...trunk 1 Open the cover on the right side trim 2 Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol This releases the fuel filler flap Observe the following when refueling CAUTION Fuels are toxic and aggressive Overfill ing of the fuel tank can damage the fuel sys tem On contact with painted surfaces dam age may occur to these surfaces The environment is polluted There is risk of prop erty damage Avoid ...

Page 210: ...re marked on the gas pump as con taining metal must not be used CAUTION Even small amounts of wrong fuel or wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel sys tem and the engine Furthermore the catalytic converter is permanently damaged There is risk of property damage Do not refuel or add the following in the case of gasoline engines Leaded gasoline Metallic additives e g manganese or iron Do not press...

Page 211: ...he engine of your BMW is designed for diesel with low sulfur content Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM D 975 xx xx comply with the current standard in each case Use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel The fraction of biodiesel in the fuel must not exceed 5 referred to as B5 Do not use gas oline If you do fill the tank with the wrong fuel e g gasoline do not start the engine as this may damage the engine In th...

Page 212: ... fluid be added by the dealer s service center within the course of regular maintenance In addition it may be necessary to have the fluid replenished several times under particular circumstances e g if the vehicle is driven in a particularly sporty driving style or if it is driven at high altitudes The Diesel exhaust fluid must be replenished as soon as the reserve display appears in the instrumen...

Page 213: ...its special adapter Diesel exhaust fluid can be replen ished simply and safely Alternatively recommended NOx Diesel exhaust fluid AUS 32 Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Refill quantity When the Reserve display starts add at least 3 bottles of Diesel exhaust fluid This corresponds to approx 1 5 US gal 6 liters Tan...

Page 214: ...enter or another qualified service center or repair shop Disposing of bottles Diesel exhaust fluid can be disposed of at a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Do not dispose of empty bottles with house hold waste unless this is permitted by local regulations Reserve indication The Reserve display will still ap pear along with the remaining range after refilli...

Page 215: ... the tire s temperature The tire inflation pressure speci fications relate to cold tires or tires with the ambient temperature Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold This means after driving no more than 1 25 miles 2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours The displays of inflation devices may under read by up to 0 1 bar 2 psi For Flat Tire Monitor after...

Page 216: ... Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 275 40 R 20 106 W XL RSC Rear 315 35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 2 5 36 2 8 41 Front 275 40 R 20 106 V M S XL RSC Rear 315 35 R 20 110 V M S XL RSC 2 5 36 2 8 41 Front 285 35 R 21 105 Y XL RSC Rear 325 30 R 21 108 Y XL RSC 2 5 36 3 0 44 Emergency wheel T 155 90 D 18 113 M T 155 80 R 19 114 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 X5 sDrive35i X5 xDrive35i X5 xDr...

Page 217: ...ure values over 100 mph 160 km h X5 sDrive35i X5 xDrive35i X5 xDrive35d with two rows of seats Without Sport Package Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL A S RSC 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL RSC 2 6 38 3 1 45 255 50 R 19 107 H M S XL A S RSC 255 50 R 19 107 H M S XL RSC 2 8 41 3 3 48 Front 255 50 R 19 107 W XL RSC Rear 285 45 R...

Page 218: ...X5 sDrive35i X5 xDrive35i X5 xDrive35d with three rows of seats Without Sport Package Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL A S RSC 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL RSC 2 5 36 3 0 44 255 50 R 19 107 H M S XL A S RSC 255 50 R 19 107 H M S XL RSC 2 7 39 3 2 46 Front 255 50 R 19 107 W XL RSC Rear 285 45 R 19 111 W XL RSC 2 7 39 3 0 44 ...

Page 219: ...tions in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL A S RSC 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL RSC 2 6 38 3 1 45 255 50 R 19 107 H M S XL A S RSC 255 50 R 19 107 H M S XL RSC 2 8 41 3 3 48 Front 255 50 R 19 107 W XL RSC Rear 285 45 R 19 111 W XL RSC 2 8 41 3 0 44 Front 275 40 R 20 106 W XL RSC Rear 315 35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 2 8 41 3 0 44 Front 275 40 R 20 106 V M S XL RSC Rear...

Page 220: ...km h 4 2 60 X5 xDrive50i with three rows of seats Without Sport Package Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL A S RSC 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL RSC 2 5 36 3 0 44 255 50 R 19 107 H M S XL A S RSC 255 50 R 19 107 H M S XL RSC 2 7 39 3 2 46 Front 255 50 R 19 107 W XL RSC Rear 285 45 R 19 111 W XL RSC 2 7 39 3 0 44 Front 275 40 R...

Page 221: ...T up to 118 mph 190 km h H up to 131 mph 210 km h V up to 150 mph 240 km h W up to 167 mph 270 km h Y up to 186 mph 300 km h Tire Identification Number DOT code DOT xxxx xxx 0115 xxxx manufacturer code for the tire brand xxx tire size and tire design 0115 tire age Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the U S Department of Transportation Tire age DOT 0115 the tire was manufactured in the 1st...

Page 222: ... on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the ma terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance o...

Page 223: ...ly re duce speed and stop Have wheels and tires checked For this purpose drive carefully to the nearest dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Have vehicle towed or transported as needed WARNING Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pressure which can lead to loss of vehicle control There is risk of an accident Do not re pair damaged tires but have them replaced...

Page 224: ...ilable from a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop With mounted winter tires observe and adhere to the permissible maximum speed Run flat tires If you are already using run flat tires for your own safety you should replace them only with the same kind No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire A dealer s service center or another qualified service c...

Page 225: ... on the compressor and sealant container Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec tive if the tire puncture measures approx 1 8 in 4 mm or more Contact a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop if the tire cannot be made drivable If possible do not remove foreign bodies that have penetrated the tire Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant container and app...

Page 226: ... On off switch 6 Inflation pressure dial 7 Reduce inflation pressure Filling the tire with sealant 1 Shake the sealant container 2 Pull the connection hose fully out of the compressor housing Do not kink the hose 3 Screw the connection hose onto the con nector of the sealant container Mobility Wheels and tires 226 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e d...

Page 227: ... tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach approx 5 bar Do not switch off the compres sor at this point If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not reached 1 Switch off the compressor 2 Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel 3 Drive 33 ft 10 m forward and back to dis tribute the sealant in the tire 4 Inflate the tire again using the compressor If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be...

Page 228: ...king tire and the sealant container of the Mobility System as soon as possible Snow chains Fine link snow chains The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends use of fine link snow chains Certain types of fine link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended as road safe and suitable Information regarding suitable snow chains is available from a dealer s service c...

Page 229: ...ions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Important features in the engine comp 1 Washer fluid reservoir 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Jump starting positive battery terminal 4 Coolant reservoir 5 Jump starting negative battery terminal 6 Oil filler neck 7 Diesel engine Container for diesel exhaust fluid Engi...

Page 230: ...nted are folded down onto the windshield before opening the hood WARNING There are protruding parts e g lock hook on the inside of the hood There is risk of injuries If the hood is open pay attention to protruding parts and keep these areas clear WARNING An incorrectly locked hood can open while driving and restrict visibility There is risk of an accident Stop immediately and correctly close the h...

Page 231: ... from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully The hood must audibly engage on both sides Engine compartment Mobility 231 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 232: ...Electronic oil measurement Status display The concept The engine oil level is monitored electronically while driving and shown on the Control Dis play If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level a check control message is displayed Requirements A current measured value is available after ap prox 30 minutes of driving During a shorter trip the status of the last sufficiently long trip is disp...

Page 233: ...formation CAUTION A too low engine oil level causes engine damage There is risk of property damage Add engine oil within the next 125 miles 200 km CAUTION Too much engine oil can damage the en gine or the catalytic converter There is risk of property damage Do not add too much engine oil Have too much engine oil siphoned off by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repai...

Page 234: ...lowing oil rat ing standards Gasoline engine BMW Longlife 01 BMW Longlife 01 FE Diesel engine BMW Longlife 04 BMW Longlife 12 FE More information about suitable engine oil rat ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re quested from a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not availa...

Page 235: ...Engine oil Mobility 235 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 236: ...able additives only Coolant consists of water and additives Not all commercially available additives are suitable for the vehicle Information about suit able additives is available from a dealer s serv ice center or another qualified service center or repair shop Coolant level General information If there is no Min and Max mark in the filler neck of the coolant reservoir have the coolant level che...

Page 237: ...rfill 4 Turn the lid until there is an audible click The arrows on the coolant reservoir and the lid must point towards one another 5 Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible Disposal Comply with the relevant environmen tal protection regulations when dispos ing of coolant and coolant additives Coolant Mobility 237 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o ...

Page 238: ...n on service requirements refer to page 95 can be displayed on the Con trol Display Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is continuously stored in the remote control The dealer s service center can read this data out and suggest an optimized maintenance scope for your vehicle Therefore hand the service advisor the remote control with which the vehicle was driv...

Page 239: ...ver s side for checking the primary components in the vehi cle s emissions Emissions The warning lamp lights up Emissions are deteriorating Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible The warning lamp flashes under certain circumstances This indicates that there is excessive mis firing in the engine Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately otherwise serious engine misfirin...

Page 240: ...rmation CAUTION If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield without the wiper blades installed the wind shield can be damaged There is risk of prop erty damage Secure the wiper arm when re placing the wiper blades and do not fold down the wipers without the wiper blades installed CAUTION Folded away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened There is risk of property damage Make sure that the wip...

Page 241: ...om a dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop Information Lights and bulbs WARNING Bulbs can get hot during operation Con tact with the bulbs can cause burns There is risk of injuries Only change bulbs after they have cooled off WARNING Work on switched on lighting systems can cause short circuits There is risk of inju ries or risk of property damage When working...

Page 242: ...ng The headlight adjustments can be affected by changing lights and bulbs After the headlight adjustment was changed have it checked and if necessary corrected by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or re pair shop Front lights bulb replacement Xenon headlights Information Because of the long service life of these bulbs the likelihood of failure is very low Switching the ...

Page 243: ...age 230 2 Unscrew the lid counterclockwise and re move it carefully The bulb is attached to the lid 3 Turn the bulb clockwise to remove it 4 Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order Turn signal in exterior mirror The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature LED technology Contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or re pair shop in the event of ...

Page 244: ...cle jack The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo cated at the positions shown Emergency wheel Safety measures Park the vehicle as far away as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground Switch on the hazard warning system Set the parking brake and engage lever in position P P Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain out side the immediate area in a...

Page 245: ...hicle jack at the jacking point closest to the wheel such that the vehicle jack foot is vertically beneath the vehicle jacking point with the entire surface on the ground 2 Insert the vehicle jack head in the rectan gular recess of the jacking point for crank ing it up 3 Crank it up until the wheel in question lifts off of the ground Wheel mounting Mount one emergency wheel only 1 Unscrew the whee...

Page 246: ...stems and impair vehi cle functions There is risk of property damage Information on the compatible vehicle batteries is available at your dealer s service center After a battery replacement the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle battery be registered on the vehicle by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop to ensure that all comfort featu...

Page 247: ...attery so that it does not tip over during transport Fuses Information WARNING Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload electrical lines and components There is risk of fire Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute of another color or amperage rat ing Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse types and locations are stored in the fuse box in t...

Page 248: ...on ditions Overview SOS button in the roofliner Requirements The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has been activated The radio ready state is switched on The Assist system is functional Initiating an Emergency Request 1 Press the cover briefly to open it 2 Press the SOS button until the LED at the button lights up green The LED lights up green an Emergency Request was initiated If a cancel promp...

Page 249: ...oti fication is not affected by pressing the SOS button Warning triangle 1 Open the cover on the left side trim 2 Lift the warning triangle slightly and re move in the direction of the interior First aid kit Information Some of the articles have a limited service life Check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace any expired items promptly Storage 1 Open the cover on the left si...

Page 250: ...of injuries Pay attention to the correct order during connection The so called starting aid terminal in the en gine compartment acts as the battery s posi tive terminal The body ground or a special nut acts as the battery negative terminal Connecting the cables 1 Open the cover of the BMW starting aid terminal 2 Attach one terminal clamp of the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the...

Page 251: ...ch control warning with light brak ing function There is risk of an accident Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to tow starting towing Transporting the vehicle Information CAUTION The vehicle can be damaged when tow ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle There is risk of property damage The vehicle should only be transported on a loading platform Tow truck The vehicle should only b...

Page 252: ...ng and the associated stresses on the vehicle components when towing al ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps Tow fitting General information The screw in tow fitting should always be car ried in the vehicle The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit refer to page 240 are together in the cargo area Information CAUTION If the to...

Page 253: ...ng Steptronic transmission Do not tow start the vehicle Tow starting the engine is not possible due to the transmission Have the cause of the starting problems fixed Breakdown assistance Mobility 253 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 254: ...Distances and temperature Maximum temperature 140 60 Minimum distance from sensors cameras seals 12 in 30 cm Minimum distance from glass sunroof 31 5 inches 80 cm Automatic car washes Information Note the following Give preference to cloth car washes or those that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage Make sure that the wheels and tires are not damaged by the transport mechanisms Fold in...

Page 255: ...not use an ice scraper After washing the vehicle After washing the vehicle apply the brakes briefly to dry them otherwise braking action can be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can occur Completely remove all residues on the win dows to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear Vehicle care Car care products The manufacturer of your vehicle...

Page 256: ...ructions Aggressive acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can destroy the protective layer of adjacent components such as the brake disk Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water possibly with shampoo added partic ularly when they have been exposed to road salt Rubber components Environmental influences can cause surface soil...

Page 257: ...emoved from the car s inte rior for cleaning If the floor carpets are very dirty clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner To prevent matting of the carpet rub back and forth in the direction of travel only Sensor camera lenses To clean sensors and camera lenses use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass detergent Displays Screens protective glass of the Head up Display ...

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Page 259: ...ference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 260: ...values can be found in the approval documents on labels on the vehicle or can be obtained from a dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop The information in the vehicle documents al ways has priority Dimensions The dimensions can vary depending on the model version equipment or country specific measurement method The specified heights do not take into account att...

Page 261: ... vehicle weight lbs kg 6 250 2 835 Load lbs kg 1 108 503 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 819 1 279 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 3 580 1 624 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 Cargo area capacity cu ft 35 8 76 7 Canada trunk capacity cu ft liters 22 9 66 650 1 870 X5 xDrive50i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 6 549 2 971 Load lbs kg 1 108 503 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 989 1 ...

Page 262: ...63 410 VI 15 X5 xDrive35d Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 6 399 2 903 Load lbs kg 1 108 503 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 940 1 334 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 3 600 1 633 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 Cargo area capacity cu ft 35 8 76 7 Canada trunk capacity cu ft liters 22 9 66 650 1 870 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 263: ...Appendix Any updates to the Owner s Manual of the ve hicle are listed here Appendix Reference 263 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 410 VI 15 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 264: ...Antifreeze washer fluid 80 Antilock Brake System ABS 137 Anti slip control see DSC 138 Approved axle load 261 Arrival time 99 Ashtray 176 Ashtray front 176 Ashtray rear 177 Assistance when driving off 137 Assist system see Intelligent Safety 118 Attentiveness assistant 135 AUTO H button 74 AUTO H button refer to Au tomatic Hold 74 AUTO intensity 169 Automatic car wash 254 Automatic climate con tro...

Page 265: ... care 257 Car wash 254 Catalytic converter see Hot exhaust system 193 CBS Condition Based Serv ice 238 CD Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation Center armrest 185 Center console 16 Central locking system 40 Central screen see Control Display 18 Changes technical see Own Safety 7 Changing parts 240 Changing wheels 244 Changing wheels tires 223 Chassis number ...

Page 266: ...s 212 Diesel exhaust fluid having refilled 212 Diesel exhaust fluid on mini mum 212 Diesel exhaust fluid replen ishing yourself 212 Diesel fuel 211 Diesel particulate filter 193 Digital clock 94 Dimensions 260 Dimmable exterior mirrors 62 Dimmable interior rearview mirror 63 Direction indicator see Turn signals 76 Display electronic instru ment cluster 85 Display in windshield 101 Display lighting...

Page 267: ...l temperature warn ing 93 Eyes for securing cargo 197 F Failure message see Check Control 89 False alarm see Unintentional alarm 47 Fan see Air flow 169 Filler neck for engine oil 233 Fine wood care 256 First aid kit 249 Fitting for towing see Tow fit ting 252 Flat tire changing wheels 244 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116 Flat tire Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 112 Flat tire warning lamp 113 117 Flooding 19...

Page 268: ...trol 89 Individual air distribution 169 Individual settings see Per sonal Profile 35 Inflation pressure tires 215 Inflation pressure warning FTM tires 116 Info display refer to On Board computer 98 Information 6 Initialize Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 113 Initializing Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116 Instrument cluster 85 Instrument cluster electronic displays 85 Instrument display multifunc tional 86 Inst...

Page 269: ...Manual operation fuel filler flap 209 Manual operation Park Dis tance Control PDC 155 Manual operation parking brake 75 Manual operation rearview camera 157 Manual operation Top View 160 Marking run flat tires 225 Master key see Remote con trol 34 Maximum cooling 168 Maximum speed display 96 Maximum speed winter tires 224 Measurement units of 101 Medical kit 249 Memory for seat mirrors steering wh...

Page 270: ... Particulate filter 193 Parts and accessories 7 Passenger side mirror tilting downward 62 Pathway lines rearview cam era 158 PDC Park Distance Con trol 154 Pedestrian detection see Night Vision 127 Pedestrian warning with city braking function 125 Personal Profile 35 Personal Profile exporting profiles 36 Pinch protection system glass sunroof 50 Pinch protection system win dows 48 Plastic care 256...

Page 271: ... dren 64 Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 60 Seats 52 Seats front 52 Seats rear 55 Seat ventilation front 54 Selection list in instrument cluster 97 Selector lever Steptronic transmission 81 Self leveling suspension air suspension 141 Self leveling suspension malfunction 142 Sensors care 257 Service and warranty 8 Service requirements Condi tion Based Service CBS 238 Service requirements dis ...

Page 272: ...x ternal temperature 93 Temperature engine oil 93 Terminal starting aid 250 Text message supplemen tary 92 Theft alarm system see Alarm system 45 Thermal camera see Night Vision 127 Thigh support 53 Third row of seats 56 Tilt alarm sensor 46 Time of arrival 99 Tire damage 223 Tire identification marks 221 Tire inflation pressure 215 Tire inflation pressure moni tor see FTM 116 Tire Pressure Monito...

Page 273: ...arning triangle 249 Warranty 7 Washer fluid 80 Washer nozzles wind shield 79 Washer system 77 Washing vehicle 254 Water on roads 193 Weights 261 Welcome lamps during un locking 37 Welcome lights 105 Wheel cleaner 256 Wheels changing 223 Wheels everything on wheels and tires 215 Wheels Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116 Wheels Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 112 Window defroster rear 170 Windows powered 47 Winds...

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