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player and CD changer

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Select "Repeat" and press the controller.

The current track on the CD is repeated.
To stop repeating:

Press the controller again.

Select "Repeat" and press the controller.

Compressed audio files

Select the current track and press the con-
troller.

Select the desired menu item:

To repeat the selected track, select
"Repeat track" and press the controller.

To repeat all tracks of the current direc-
tory, select "Repeat directory" and press
the controller.

To stop repeating:

Press the controller.

Select "Repeat track" or "Repeat directory"
and press the controller.

Random play sequence

In this mode, the tracks on the current CD are
played once in a random sequence.

Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.

Select "Random" and press the controller.

To stop random function:

Press the controller.

Select "Random" and press the controller.

Compressed audio files

Select the current track and press the con-
troller.

Select the desired menu item:

To play all tracks of the current directory
in random order, select "Random direc-
tory" and press the controller.

To play all tracks of the CD in random
order, select "Random all" and press the
controller.

To stop random function:

Press the controller.

Select "Random directory" or "Random all"
and press the controller.

Fast forward/reverse

Buttons on CD player:
Press and hold the

button for the corre-

sponding direction.
The tracks can be listened to with some distor-
tion.

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for X5 3.0si

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A to Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ...cle It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW s unique range of technical fea tures The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Infor...

Page 4: ...luding excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 014 248 US English IX 07 09 07 500 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ... interior accessories Driving tips 128 Things to remember when driving Navigation 136 Starting navigation system 138 Destination entry 150 Destination guidance 159 What to do if Entertainment 162 On Off and settings 166 Radio 172 Satellite radio 175 CD player and CD changer 181 DVD changer 188 AUX In connection 189 USB audio interface 192 DVD system in rear Communications 208 Telephoning 223 BMW A...

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

Page 7: ...the accom panying Supplementary Owner s Manuals Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced state of the art technology For this reason it is possible that the features described in this Owner s Manual could differ from those on your vehicle F...

Page 8: ...er equipment such as CBs walkie talkies ham radios or sim ilar accessories may cause extensive damage to the vehicle compromise its safety interfere with the vehicle s electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty Refer to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center for additional information Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and sys tems may be p...

Page 9: ...wood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 1 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll...

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Page 11: ...ed to familiarize you with your vehicle s operating environment The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems At a glance Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...el controls and displays 1 Rear window safety switch 39 2 Opening and closing windows 38 3 Folding exterior mirrors in and out 51 4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 51 Automatic curb monitor 52 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...ure Check Control 71 79 Computer 73 10 Windshield wipers 67 Rain sensor 67 Rear window wiper 68 11 Starting stopping engine and switching ignition on off 59 Telephone Press accepting and ending call starting dialing for selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected Press longer redialing Volume Activating deactivating voice command system 23 Changing radio station Selecting mu...

Page 14: ...warning lamps 78 Speed of cruise control 69 7 Display for Odometer and trip odometer 71 Computer 73 Date and remaining travel distance for service requirements 75 Automatic transmission positions 64 HDC Hill Descent Control 90 Check Control message present 78 Adaptive Drive 91 8 Fuel gauge 72 9 Resetting trip odometer 71 Displaying service requirement 71 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 ...

Page 15: ...tor and warning lamps Additional information e g on the cause of a malfunction and on the corresponding need to take action can be displayed via the Check Con trol refer to page 78 In the case of corresponding urgency this infor mation is displayed immediately when the related lamp lights up Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps indicate that cer tain functions are ac...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...with navigation system 136 18 Controller 16 Turn press or move horizontally in four directions 19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 20 Automatic Hold 61 21 Parking brake 60 22 Adaptive Drive 91 23 Programmable memory direct selection buttons 21 24 Switching Entertainment sound output on off and adjusting volume 162 Manual air distribution 108 Automatic air distribution and volume 107 Coolin...

Page 18: ...with the rele vant equipment Controls 1 Control Display 2 button Opening start menu 3 Controller With the controller you can select menu items and make settings move in four directions arrows 4 turn arrow 5 press arrow 6 To avoid posing an unnecessary hazard due to inattention both to your own vehi cle s occupants and to other road users never attempt to use the controls or make entries unless tra...

Page 19: ...tings for traffic information Settings for your vehicle e g for the central locking system Display of maintenance intervals and dead lines for legally mandated inspections Settings for telephone Operating principle From radio readiness refer to page 59 the fol lowing message is shown on the Control Dis play To hide the message Press the controller This displays the start menu On vehicles with a si...

Page 20: ...t pressing the button For this purpose move the controller in the cor responding direction and hold it for longer than approx 2 seconds Displays in menu 1 Each menu is divided into fields The respective active field is highlighted 2 A symbol indicates the last selected menu item of the start menu 1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon tal or vertical lists 2 In these lists arrows indicate the...

Page 21: ...ller the highlight moves Menu items shown in white can be selected by highlighting 2 Activating menu item Press the controller New menu items are displayed or the function is carried out 3 Selecting menu item refer to 1 4 Changing between fields Briefly move the controller left right forward or back Release controller Active field appears lighter 5 Adjusting settings Turn controller Graphic displa...

Page 22: ...e if the mobile phone is logged on in the vehicle Mobile phone network reception strength display dependent on mobile phone 6 Time Other displays The status information is temporarily hidden when there are Check Control instructions or inputs via the voice command system Assistance window Additional information can be displayed in the assistance window The computer or the trip computer The arrow o...

Page 23: ...ns Destinations of navigation Telephone phone numbers Entertainment Radio station CD CD compartment of CD changer AUX The assignment of the direct selection buttons is stored for the remote control currently in use Saving function Destinations of navigation 1 Select destination e g in the destination list or the address book 2 Press the button longer than 2 seconds Special features With the destin...

Page 24: ...ent You can display the assignment of the buttons by touching them with your finger Please do not wear gloves when doing so Touching with an object e g a pen does not function Displaying short info Touch the button The assignment of the buttons is displayed Destination of navigation system Entertainment source Telephone phone number Not assigned Displaying detailed information Touch and hold the b...

Page 25: ... interior rearview mirror refer to page 14 Precondition Via iDrive set the language that applies for the voice command system in order to enable iden tification of the spoken commands To set the language of iDrive refer to page 83 Symbols in Owner s Manual Voice commands Activating voice command system 1 Press the button on the steering wheel This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic sign...

Page 26: ...ative commands There are often a number of commands to run a function e g Running functions directly with short commands With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly regardless of which menu item is selected refer to page 265 Opening start menu Example selecting a track 1 Switch on Entertainment sound output if necessary 2 Press the button on the steering wheel 5 Press the butt...

Page 27: ...applies to spelling when entering the destination Always issue commands in the language of the voice command system When selecting a radio station use the common pronunciation of the station name For entries in the voice activated phone book only use names in the language of the voice command system and no abbrevia tions Keep the doors windows and panorama glass sunroof closed to prevent interfer ...

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Page 29: ...with information for complete control of your vehicle Its extensive array of features and accessories both for driving and for your own safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 30: ...are available at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center Personal Profile The concept You can set a number of functions of your BMW individually according to your preferences Per sonal Profile ensures that most of these set tings are stored for the remote control currently in use without you having to do anything When the vehicle is unlocked the corresponding remote control is detected and the set...

Page 31: ...ith programmable memory direct selec tion buttons selection of stored functions refer to page 21 Central locking system The concept The central locking system is ready for opera tion whenever the driver s door is closed The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following Doors Liftgate Fuel filler door Operating from outside via the remote control via the door lock with comfo...

Page 32: ...re vehicle 9 Press the controller Comfort opening Press and hold the button The windows and the panorama glass sunroof are opened Locking Press the button Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are inside as unlocking from the inside is not possible without special knowl edge Switching on interior lamps With vehicle locked Press the button You can also use this function to locate your...

Page 33: ...y If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the remote control then the battery is discharged Use this remote control during an extended drive this will recharge the battery refer to page 28 For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID LX8766S LX8766E LX8C...

Page 34: ...nge to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Door locks is selected and press the controller 6 Select Central locking and press the con troller 7 Select a menu item Relock door if not opened The central locking system automati cally locks the vehicle after a short time when no door has been opened Lock after driving The central locking system automati cally locks the vehicle as soon a...

Page 35: ...he liftgate or the button on the remote control for approx 1 second The liftgate opens somewhat It can be swung upward Opening manually In case of an electrical malfunction 1 From the cargo bay press out the handle in the liftgate refer to arrow with a screw driver and pull The liftgate is unlocked 2 Open the liftgate and press in the handle The liftgate is locked again as soon as it is closed Clo...

Page 36: ...hen you Press the button on the outside of the lift gate when the vehicle is unlocked Press the button in the center console Press and hold the button on the remote control To stop the opening process Press the button on the outside of the lift gate Press and hold the button on the remote control Press the button on the inside of the lift gate Press the button on the center console again The openi...

Page 37: ... lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time The liftgate can also be opened with the system armed with the button on the remote con trol refer to page 30 When the liftgate is closed it is locked and monitored again Switching off alarm Unlock the vehicle using the remote control refer to page 30 Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock Indicator lamp displays Th...

Page 38: ...etects the related remote control in the immediate vicinity or in the interior Comfort access supports the following func tions Unlocking locking vehicle Comfort closing Opening liftgate Starting engine Functional requirements The vehicle can only be unlocked if the vehicle detects that the remote control car ried is not located in the vehicle interior The next unlocking and locking cycle is not p...

Page 39: ... ignition lock After switching off the engine the transmis sion is automatically switched into trans mission position P Remote control in ignition lock If transmission position N is engaged the transmission remains in this position after the engine is switched off Before driving into a car wash The vehicle can roll if you proceed according to the following steps 1 Insert remote control into igniti...

Page 40: ... the remote control refer to page 30 or 32 For information on comfort closing with comfort access refer to page 37 After switching off ignition You can still operate the windows with the remote control removed or the ignition switched off for approx 1 minute as long as neither of the front doors has been opened Pinch protection system If the closing force rises beyond a predefined threshold during...

Page 41: ...visor opens slightly Do not use force to close the sliding visor with the glass sunroof in its raised posi tion otherwise the mechanism will be dam aged Opening closing Sliding visor You can move the sliding visor independently with the sunroof closed or raised Slide the switch back to the resistance point The sliding visor opens as long as you keep the switch in this position Briefly press the sw...

Page 42: ...to detect certain kinds of obstructions such as very thin objects and the sunroof would con tinue closing Closing without pinch protection system In case of danger from outside slide the switch forward beyond the resistance point and hold The roof closes without the pinch protection system Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power loss the sunroof may only respond to the rai...

Page 43: ...mmunications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 5 Reconnect the plug 6 Clip the trim piece into the cover panel arrow 1 Then fold the cover panel forward until it audibly clicks into place arrow 2 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 44: ...onal information on airbags refer to page 97 Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx at ear level Otherwise there is increased danger of injury in the event of an accident Push the head restraints of the 3rd row seats into the top position Head restraints refer to page 46...

Page 45: ... the safety belt eliminating the protection normally pro vided by the belt Also observe the information on damage to safety belts on page 49 and on the height of the head restraints on page 46 Adjusting manually To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimized protection please observe the adjustment instructions on page 42 Pull the lever and slide the seat to the desired position ...

Page 46: ...st the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region The upper hips and spinal column receive sup plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed upright sitting position Increase or decrease curvature press front or rear section of switch Shift curvature up or down press upper or lower section of switch Seat mirror and steering wheel memory You can store and request ...

Page 47: ... the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Vehicle Tires and press the con troller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Door locks is selected and press the controller 6 Select Central locking and press the con troller 7 Select Last seat pos and press the con troller 8 Select After unlocking or After door opened 9 Press the contro...

Page 48: ...ake advantage of its injury reducing potential in the event of a rear end collision Have the active head restraints reset after they are triggered in a rear end collision Have this work carried out only at a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor respondingly trained personnel Otherwise correct operation of this safety equipment i...

Page 49: ...d restraint all the way out Rear seats 2nd row seats With a divided row of seats you can adjust both sides individually Never adjust the 2nd row seats while the vehicle is moving as otherwise the pas sengers on the 3rd row seats could be injured Make sure that the locking devices of the 2nd row seats engage properly Otherwise the restraining effect of the safety belts during an accident could be r...

Page 50: ... The backrest is unlocked 2 Fold up and engage the backrest Make sure that the catch engages securely If it is not properly engaged transported cargo could enter the passen ger compartment during braking or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occu pants 3 Push the head restraints into the top posi tion Folding backrest down 1 Push down the head restraint refer to page 47 2 Pull the lever re...

Page 51: ... the belt anchor points checked Only have this work carried out at a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel Otherwise correct operation of this safety equipment is not guaranteed Belt force limiter The effect of the belt force limiter on the driver s seat is dependent on the position of the driver s s...

Page 52: ...right to select Driver or Passenger 5 Turn the controller The adjustment is applied the field can be changed Rear Operation similar to front seat heating without temperature distribution Active seat ventilation and seat heating Front 1 Seat heating 2 Active seat ventilation Press button 1 or 2 once depending on the temperature or ventilation position The LED in the respective button lights up The ...

Page 53: ...ors Exterior mirrors The mirror on the passenger s side is more curved than the driver s mirror Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear Do not estimate the distance of following traffic based on what you see in the mirrors otherwise there is an increased risk of accident 1 Adjusting 2 Switching to the other mirror or to the auto matic curb monitor 3 Folding mirrors in and out S...

Page 54: ... cles at night turn the knob Interior and exterior mirrors automatic dimming feature This feature is controlled by two photocells in the interior rearview mirror One is integrated into the glass of the mirror while the other is located at an offset position on the rear of the mirror housing For trouble free operation keep the photocells clean and do not cover the area between the interior rearview...

Page 55: ...button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Steering wheel buttons and press the controller A list of different functions appears Navigation voice instructions Voice instructions for the navigation system Air recirculation on off Permanently shutting off outside air refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control on p...

Page 56: ...onding button Operating function Press the corresponding button on the steering wheel If you have programmed Navigation voice instructions for one of the buttons To switch voice instructions on off Hold the button down To repeat the last voice instruction Press the button Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 57: ...ger airbags refer to page 98 Installing child restraint systems Follow the child restraint system manu facturer s instructions for selection installation and use of child restraint systems Otherwise the degree of protection may be reduced For equipment with 3rd row seats make sure that the seat of the 2nd row seats on which the child restraint system is mounted is properly locked Otherwise there i...

Page 58: ... covers from the mounts for the LATCH anchor fittings as otherwise the LATCH anchor fittings have no restraining effect Make sure that the LATCH mounts have properly clicked into place and that the child restraint system is resting snugly against the backrest Otherwise the protective action may be reduced The anchor points for the LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by arrows in t...

Page 59: ... the head restraint upward 2 Guide the tether strap between the head restraint brackets 3 Hook in the tether strap on the mounting point with the hook 4 Slide the head restraint into the bottom position 5 Pull tether strap taut On center seat with equipment with two rows of seats 1 Fold the center armrest somewhat toward the front 2 Guide the tether strap through the opening in the center armrest ...

Page 60: ... safety lever on the rear doors The door can now be opened from the outside only Safety switch for power windows Always press the safety switch for the power windows refer to page 39 when children are riding in the rear of the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 61: ... Start Stop button switches the radio readiness or the ignition on and off Pressing the Start Stop button with the brake pedal depressed starts the engine Radio readiness Some electronic systems consumers are ready for operation The time and outside tempera ture are displayed in the instrument panel Radio readiness is automatically switched off when the remote control is removed from the ignition ...

Page 62: ...he system responds by automatically engag ing the starter for a certain period and automat ically disengaging it as soon as the engine starts Switching off engine When leaving the vehicle always take along the remote control Set the parking brake firmly when parking oth erwise the vehicle could roll Procedure 1 Engage transmission position P with the vehicle stopped 2 Press the Start Stop button 3...

Page 63: ...ds and the brake lamps light up Indicator lamp on Canadian models As soon as you brake the vehicle almost to a stop i e down to a speed of approx 2 mph 3 km h or below the parking brake remains set Releasing manually Press the button with the brake depressed The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes out Indicator lamp on Canadian models When leaving the vehicle always take along the remote c...

Page 64: ... wash deacti vate Automatic Hold otherwise the park ing brake will be automatically set after stop ping and the vehicle can no longer roll Parking If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold and you switch off the motor the parking brake is automatically set The indicator lamp in the instrument panel changes from green to red Indicator lamp on Canadian models The parking brake is not set if you...

Page 65: ...ng refer to information starting on page 256 Releasing 1 Open the left hand side panel in the cargo bay 2 Remove the first aid kit and the warning triangle if necessary Close the bracket of the warning triangle 3 Insert the releasing tool contained in the onboard tool kit under the floor panel refer to page 247 at the releasing point 4 Firmly pull the releasing tool upward against the mechanical r...

Page 66: ...ill not be executed shiftlock To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start Shifting into D R N Briefly press the selector lever in the desired direction beyond a resistance point if neces sary When shifting out of P or into R simulta neously push the button 1 The engaged transmission position is displayed...

Page 67: ...rmance oriented driving style When the selector lever is pressed forward or back the manual mode is activated and the Steptronic shifts the gear The instrument panel shows M1 through M6 Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed thus for example a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the...

Page 68: ...park ing the vehicle at its destination Other wise there is a danger of the vehicle rolling Locking 1 Pull out the releasing tool The transmission lock is engaged again 2 If necessary insert the lock and lock it 3 Close the cover in the bottom of the cup holder and lay in the mat again 4 Close the cover of the cup holder and stow the releasing tool Information on jump starting and towing from page...

Page 69: ...tting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Washer wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor 4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps 5 Setting interval for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Switching on wipers Pull the lever upward arrow 1 The lever automatically returns to its initi...

Page 70: ...luid antifreeze refer to Washer fluid Do not use washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty otherwise you will damage the washer pump Windshield washer nozzles Both windshield washer nozzles are automati cally heated with the engine running or the igni tion switched on Rear window wiper 1 Intermittent mode When reverse gear is engaged continuous operation is switched on automatica...

Page 71: ...nd loose road surface Otherwise you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident One lever for all functions 1 Storing speed and maintaining or increas ing 2 Storing speed and maintaining or decreas ing 3 Deactivating cruise control 4 Resuming stored speed Maintaining current speed Briefly press arrow 1 or briefly pull arrow 2 lever The speed currently being driven is stored and maintai...

Page 72: ...utomatically deacti vated when braking when transmission position N is engaged when DTC is activated or DSC is deacti vated when HDC is activated when the parking brake is set when driving stability control systems inter vene Accelerating does not deactivate the cruise control After releasing the accelerator pedal the stored speed is reached and maintained again Warning lamp The warning lamp light...

Page 73: ...time are displayed Setting the time refer to page 81 Retrieving date Press the button on turn signal lever upward the date appears To set the date refer to page 82 Pressing the button upward or downward sev eral times changes the display between clock outside temperature date and Check Control messages refer to page 79 Outside temperature warning If the display drops to 377 36 a signal sounds and ...

Page 74: ...ive to fuel economy with mini mum exhaust emissions Fuel gauge Fuel tank capacity approx 22 5 US gal 85 liters You will find information on refueling on page 232 If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period when you are driving in mountainous areas for example the indicator may fluctuate slightly Reserve After the reserve quantity has been reached a message briefly appears on the Control ...

Page 75: ...l lever for approx 2 seconds Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running To reset average fuel consumption Press the BC button on the turn signal lever for approx 2 seconds For different routes You can display the average speed and average consumption for two different routes on the Control Display refer to the following and t...

Page 76: ...computer The trip computer is suitable for example for a vacation trip 1 Open the start menu 2 Open Navigation Without navigation system Open Car Data 3 Select Car Data and press the controller 4 Select Trip computer and press the con troller Departure time Driving time Distance traveled Average speed Average fuel consumption Starting or stopping the trip computer or reset ting all values 1 Select...

Page 77: ...witched on To determine the extent of maintenance required you can also display the remaining distance or the service date individually in the instrument panel 1 With the ignition switched on press the button in the instrument panel refer to page 71 for approx 5 seconds until the service requirements are displayed 2 Press the knob repeatedly to display the individual service requirement items Onli...

Page 78: ...displayed Additional information You can select a display of more detailed infor mation on the maintenance scope on the Con trol Display For operating principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Info sources and press the control ler 4 Select Service Info and press the control ler 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until S...

Page 79: ...is set correctly refer to page 82 otherwise the effec tiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Info sources and press the control ler 4 Select Service Info and press the control ler 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Service requirements is selected and press the controller 6 Select Sta...

Page 80: ...he Check Control message disappears after a short time The warning lamps and text messages are stored and can be displayed later also refer to page 79 Explanatory text messages Text messages at the bottom edge of the Con trol Display explain the meaning of the dis played indicator and warning lamps You can display additional information on most Check Control messages later e g on the cause of the ...

Page 81: ...emperature or the date Displaying additional information later iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Info sources and press the control ler 4 Select Service Info and press the control ler 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Check Control messages is selected and press ...

Page 82: ...ng your current speed as limit Select Select current speed and press the controller The system applies your current speed as the limit Activating limit Select On and press the controller Limit is automatically activated Stopwatch iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Open Navigation Without navigation system Open Car Data 3 Select Car Data and press the controller...

Page 83: ...ting time 1 Turn the controller until Time Date is selected and press the controller 2 Move the controller once to the front if nec essary to change to the first field from the top 3 Turn the controller until Time is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until Set time is selected and press the controller Making settings 1 Turn the controller to set the hours and press the contro...

Page 84: ...tting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Brightness of Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions However you can change the basic setting iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Display sett...

Page 85: ...selected and press the controller 6 Select Text language and press the con troller You can change the language of the text displays 7 Select and activate the desired language by pressing the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Volume of warning tones On vehicles equipped with a single drive you can increase or decrease the volume of the warning tones e g for t...

Page 86: ...tic deactivation After driving approx 165 ft 50 m or at over approx 20 mph 30 km h the system is switched off and the LED goes out You can reactivate the system manually as needed Signal tones When nearing an object the position is corre spondingly indicated by an interval tone Thus an object detected to the left rear of the vehicle will be indicated by a signal tone from the left rear speaker etc...

Page 87: ...main window only and press the controller The PDC screen is activated The display appears on the Control Display as soon as PDC is activated System limits Even with PDC final responsibility for estimating the distance between the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver Even when sensors are pro vided there is a blind spot in which objects can no longer be detected The system s ...

Page 88: ...splays on page 88 Switching off Automatically When driving forward at over approx 12 mph 20 km h or after driving approx 164 ft 50 m Manually Press the button again the LED goes out Driver assistance functions The following functions can improve the effect of the rear view camera depending on the situa tion They can only be activated when the tailgate and liftgate are completely closed Pathway lin...

Page 89: ... markings of the Park Dis tance Control and support you in estimating the distance to the object shown The obstacle marking is deactivated when driv ing in reverse from approx 12 mph 20 km h Activating driver assistance functions The driver assistance functions can be active at the same time The zoom function for trailer towing can only be activated individually with the rear view camera switched ...

Page 90: ... of the camera view with the rear view camera switched on iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the controller 2 Turn the controller until Brightness is selected and press the controller 3 Set the desired brightness Cleaning rear view camera The lens of the rear view camera is located on the liftgate The picture quality of the rear view camera may be impaired by dirt Clean the le...

Page 91: ... until the DSC indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up but not longer than approx 10 seconds DTC Dynamic Trac tion Control and DSC are deactivated together Stabilizing interventions are now not carried out A message appears on the Control Display Please note any supplementary information that appears there To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Activating DSC...

Page 92: ...When driving down steep hills with a speed below approx 22 mph 35 km h the vehicle reduces speed automatically down to approximately walking speed approx 5 mph 8 km h and then main tains this speed at a constant Only use HDC in transmission positions D or R Increasing or reducing speed You can use the accelerator or brakes to vary this automatically controlled speed within a range extending from a...

Page 93: ...our X5 Chassis and suspension tuning You can choose between two types of chassis and suspension tuning Normal The comfortable basic setting offers opti mum comfort when traveling Sport The sporty basic setting offers increased driving agility Selecting chassis and suspension tuning Press the button The system switches between the two chassis and suspension tuning settings Sport The LED in the butt...

Page 94: ...g circumference and therefore the rotation speed of the corresponding wheel The system detects this change and reports it as a flat tire Function requirements In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire the system must be initialized for the cor rect tire inflation pressure The initialization must be repeated after each time the tire inflation pressure is cor rected and after every ti...

Page 95: ... 2 At the next opportunity check the air pres sure in all four tires If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized The system must then be initialized 3 In the event of complete tire pressure loss 0 psi 0 kPa you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guide values With a light load 1 t...

Page 96: ...tatus is indicated by the color of the tires TPM takes the fact that the tire pressure changes during driving into account A correc tion is only required if requested by TPM with the color Green The tire pressure matches the learned set state TPM active is displayed on the Control Dis play One wheel is yellow Flat tire or a major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire A message appears o...

Page 97: ...the factory refer to page 239 do not continue driving Continuing to drive with a flat tire could cause severe accidents 2 In the event of complete tire pressure loss 0 psi 0 kPa you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guide values With a light load 1 to 2 persons without luggage approx 155 miles 250 km With a medium load 2 persons cargo bay full o...

Page 98: ... the sys tem detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists When the mal function indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres sure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reason...

Page 99: ...d The airbags are deliberately not triggered in every impact situation e g less severe acci dents or rear end collisions Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags cover them or modify them in any other way Do not attempt to remove the airbag restraint system from the vehicle Do not modify or tamper with either the wiring or the individual components in the air bag system T...

Page 100: ...ion transport the correspond ing person on the rear seat Do not fit seat cov ers seat cushion padding ball mats or other items onto the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW Do not lay objects under the seat which could press against the seat from below Otherwise a cor rect evaluation of the occupied seat surface cannot be ensured Operating state of front passenger a...

Page 101: ... may not respond in the expected manner in an accident despite an impact of corresponding intensity Head Up Display The concept With the Head Up Display important informa tion is projected into the driver s field of view e g navigation instructions This enables you to take in this information without looking away from the road Switching on off Press the button 1 Navigation information or Check Con...

Page 102: ...troller until Head Up Display is selected and press the controller 6 Change into the second field from the top Turn the controller until Brightness Posi tion is selected and press the controller 7 If necessary move the controller to the left or right to select Brightness or Display position 8 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected The setting is stored for the remote control cur...

Page 103: ...tions You can find everything you need to know on this topic by consulting the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure Only clean the cover of the Head Up Dis play with a soft lint free cloth or with a display cleaning cloth otherwise damage may result Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 104: ...dawn and dusk and in case of precipitation Adaptive Head Light is active The LED next to the symbol lights up when the low beams are on You can activate the daytime running lamps refer to page 103 In the situations named above the system then automatically switches over to the low beams A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on The low beams remain switched ...

Page 105: ...troller until Lighting is selected and press the controller 6 Select Pathway lighting and press the controller 7 Turn the controller to select the desired duration 8 Press the controller to apply the setting The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Daytime running lamps The daytime running lamps light up in posi tion 0 1 and 3 If the light switch remains in position 1 the par...

Page 106: ... Adaptive Head Light directs light towards the front pas senger side when the vehicle is at a standstill When driving in reverse both turning lamps are active Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic head lamp control flashes Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible High beams roadside parking lamps 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher ...

Page 107: ...cargo bay lamps and the courtesy lamps are controlled automatically With the courtesy lamps LED lights are located in the door handles to illuminate the exterior area before the doors To protect the battery all lamps in the vehicle are switched off approx 15 min utes after radio readiness is switched off refer to Start Stop button on page 59 Switching interior lamps on and off manually Press the b...

Page 108: ...e 1 Air toward the windshield and side windows 2 Air for the upper body region refer to Front ventilation on page 110 3 Air to footwell 4 Automatic climate control Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 109: ...nly need to select an interior temperature pleasant to you The following sections contain more detailed information on the available setting options Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use also refer to Personal Profile settings on page 28 AUTO program The AUTO program handles the adjustment of air volume and air distribution to the windshield and side windows in the direc...

Page 110: ...n Cli mate 3 Select Vent settings and press the con troller 4 Select the driver s or front passenger side if necessary Move the controller to the right or left repeatedly until the driver s or front passenger side is selected 5 Move the controller to select the field 6 Turn the controller to adjust the tempera ture Defrosting windows and removing condensation Quickly remove ice and condensa tion f...

Page 111: ... settings The automatic mode for the air volume remains effective with manual air distribution Switching cooling function on and off The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before also reheating it as required according to the temperature setting This function is only available when the engine is running The cooling function helps to avoid condensa tion on the window surfaces ...

Page 112: ...w 777 256 REST appears on the display of the automatic climate control when the residual heat utiliza tion is switched on From radio readiness the interior temperature the air volume and the air distribution can be set Switching off You can select the lowest blower speed by pressing and holding the left side Pressing again switches off the residual heat utilization REST disappears from the display...

Page 113: ...g is switched off the blower can be used to recirculate the air within the vehicle e g at high temperatures To do this turn the knurled wheel 1 toward the rear and switch on the blower button 2 Microfilter activated charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air The activated charcoal filter provides additional protection by filtering gas eous pollutants from the out...

Page 114: ...ences throughout the year Temperature Set the desired temperature indi vidually on the left and right side The rear automatic climate control adjusts this temperature as quickly as possible at any time of year if necessary with the maximum cooling or heating capacity and then keeps it constant When switching between different tem perature settings in rapid succession the rear automatic climate con...

Page 115: ...u can set two different times for the system to start The parked car ventilation can also be switched on and off directly It remains switched on for 30 minutes Since the system uses a substantial amount of electrical current you should refrain from acti vating it twice in succession without allowing the battery to be recharged in normal operation between use The air emerges through the upper body ...

Page 116: ... controller to make the adjustment 8 Press the controller to apply the setting The next setting is highlighted 9 Make the remaining adjustments After the last adjustment the time is stored Activating activation time Move the controller to the left or right to select Timer 1 or Timer 2 and press the controller The activation time is activated The symbol on the display of the automatic climate contr...

Page 117: ...the manual supplied with the orig inal hand held transmitter it is safe to assume that it is compatible with the integrated universal remote control Should you have additional questions please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or call 1 800 355 3515 Information is also provided on the Internet at www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Control...

Page 118: ...ithin the range of the remote controlled device 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section Fixed code hand held transmitters 3 Locate the button on the receiver of the device to be set e g on the drive unit 4 Press the button on the receiver of the device to be set After step 4 you have approx 30 seconds for step 5 5 Press the programmed memory button 1 of ...

Page 119: ...onds set compass zone 6 to 9 seconds calibrate compass 9 to 12 seconds set left right hand drive vehicle 12 to 15 seconds setting language Setting compass zones Set the respectively applicable compass zone in your vehicle so that the compass functions properly refer to the map of the world with compass zones To set the compass zones press the adjust ment button for approx 3 4 seconds The dis play ...

Page 120: ... or left hand drive vehicle to match your vehicle at the factory Setting language You can set the language of the display Press the adjustment button for approx 12 13 seconds Briefly press the adjustment button again to change between English E and German O The setting is automatically stored after approx 10 seconds Roller sun blinds for rear side windows Pull the loop of the roller sun blind and ...

Page 121: ... refer to page 189 Flashlight The flashlight is located in the storage compart ment between the front seats Pull the flashlight out of the holder when needed Battery change To remove and insert the batteries screw off the flashlight head Return used batteries to a recycling col lection point or to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center Storage compartments There are other storage compartments in ...

Page 122: ...ver Rear Unlock the center armrest with the button in the lower section of the opening and fold down Press the button the cover folds forward With 3rd row seats Fold down the center armrest Press the button the cup holders are opened 3rd row seats The cup holders are located in the center con sole between the seats Ashtray Front To open the cover slide it forward Press the button The ashtray inser...

Page 123: ...ong the remote control when you leave the vehicle otherwise children could for example use the lighter and burn themselves Rear Refer to Cigarette lighter front Connecting electrical devices Sockets With the engine running or the ignition switched on the cigarette lighter socket can be used as a power outlet for hand flashlights car vacuum cleaners etc with power ratings of up to approx 200 W at 1...

Page 124: ...Cargo bay Roll up cover Pull out the roll up cover and hook it into the brackets Do not place heavy or hard objects on the roll up cover If you do so they may already pose a danger to vehicle occupants dur ing braking or evasive maneuvers Do not allow the roll up cover to snap back oth erwise it can be damaged Removing 1 Unlock the case with the button arrow 1 2 Swing the case somewhat to the left...

Page 125: ...to provide optimized protection please observe the safety belt information on page 42 Storage compartments in cargo bay Depending on the vehicle s equipment the fol lowing storage compartments are provided in the cargo bay Storage compartments behind the remov able side panels in the cargo bay on the right and left and under the floor panel flap Storage tray under the floor panel flap capacity app...

Page 126: ... on the brackets as oth erwise they could be unlocked Dividing up cargo bay You can position the cargo as follows between the rear backrest and the tele scopic rail between the telescopic rail and the retain ing strap Positioning cargo between telescopic rail and retaining strap 1 Lay the cargo on the telescopic rail Press the button arrow 1 and route the retaining strap around the cargo arrow 2 2...

Page 127: ...t seats and fill it The zipper facilitates access to the stowed items and drying of the ski bag 4 Insert the latch plate of the ski bag retaining strap into the center safety belt buckle that is marked CENTER Only stow clean skis in the ski bag Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage Securing cargo After loading secure the ski bag and its con tents Tighten the retaining strap on the ten sioning buckle ...

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Page 129: ...his section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 130: ...laced after subsequent driving operation Saving fuel The fuel consumption of your vehicle depends on various factors Through a few simple steps your driving style and regular maintenance you can have a positive influence on your fuel con sumption and environmental impact Removing unnecessary cargo Additional weight increases fuel consumption Removing add on parts after use Remove unneeded auxiliar...

Page 131: ...1 Close all windows and the panorama glass sunroof 2 Increase the air volume of the automatic climate control to a high level refer to page 108 Hot exhaust system As in all vehicles extremely high temper atures are generated on the exhaust sys tem Do not remove the heat shields installed adjacent to it and never apply undercoating to them When driving standing at idle and while parking take care t...

Page 132: ... the pedals and impair their operation Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads This occurs because the minimum pressure which m...

Page 133: ...YY lbs or XXX kg 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the YYY amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1 400 lbs minus 750 lbs 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight ...

Page 134: ...pose a safety hazard and may also place you in viola tion of traffic safety laws You should never transport unsecured heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment as they could fly around and pose a safety hazard to the vehicle s occupants during abrupt brak ing or evasive maneuvers Roof mounted luggage rack A special rack system is available as an option for your BMW Please comply with the ...

Page 135: ...ible body roll is 50 While driving watch carefully for obstacles such as rocks or holes Try to avoid these obstacles whenever possible Please make sure that the undercarriage does not touch the ground for example on crests and bumpy roads The ground clear ance of the vehicle is a maximum of approx 8 in 20 cm Please note that the ground clearance can vary depending on loading and the driving condit...

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Page 137: ...his chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination Navigation Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 138: ...ral seconds for the system to scan the data from the DVD Removing navigation DVD 1 Press the button 1 The DVD emerges slightly from the drive 2 Remove the DVD If the DVD is not ejected from the drive it is pos sible that it is blocked In this case a message is also shown on the Control Display Display in assistance window You can display the route or the current position in the assistance window T...

Page 139: ...ress the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until Language Units is selected and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Languages is selected and press the controller 6 Select Arrow display pop up instructions and press the controller The arrow view appears in the a...

Page 140: ...emory direct selection buttons refer to page 21 Enter data only when the vehicle is sta tionary and always give priority to the applicable traffic regulations in the event of any contradiction between traffic and road condi tions and the instructions issued by the naviga tion system If you do not observe this precau tion you can endanger the vehicle occupants and other road users Opening navigatio...

Page 141: ...d town city if the current entries should be retained for your new destination Selecting country 1 Select State Province or the displayed country and press the controller The list of available countries appears on the display 2 Select the country of destination and press the controller In order to be able to start the destination guid ance at least the town city of the destination or its zip code ...

Page 142: ...s Move the controller toward the right to select and press the controller longer 3 Select the zip code and press the controller The corresponding destination is displayed 4 Change into the third field from the top Turn the controller until the destination is selected and press the controller Entering street house number and intersection After the street you can also enter the intersec tion or the ...

Page 143: ... house number Select the desired digits and press the con troller 3 Change into the third field from the top Turn the controller until the house number is selected and press the controller Starting destination guidance with manual destination entry Select Start guidance and press the con troller Destination guidance starts immediately If the destination guidance does not need to be started immedia...

Page 144: ...sys tem must be English Speak smoothly and at normal volume avoiding excessive emphases and pauses 1 Wait for the system to request the destina tion The system can suggest up to 6 destina tions that match your entries The town city can also be selected from the list via iDrive Turn the controller until the destination is selected and press the controller Destinations that sound the same which cann...

Page 145: ...elect Navigation and press the control ler New destination is selected 2 Press the controller 3 Select Input map and press the controller A section of a map is displayed on the Con trol Display During destination guidance around the current destination With the destination guidance deacti vated around the last destination entered 4 Select destination with cursor Changing scale turn the controller ...

Page 146: ... Make your selection e g Hotels and res taurants and press the controller 6 Enter search criteria if necessary e g the maximum distance from the current loca tion 7 Select Start search and press the con troller These destinations are displayed on the Control Display 8 Select a destination and press the control ler The scope of the information and symbols is dependent on the respec tive navigation ...

Page 147: ...ply them in the destination guid ance For example to plan a longer route you can store all destinations you want to drive to in advance in the destination list refer to Entering a destination manually on page 139 Select Navigation and press the controller The last destination entered is the first item in the destination list This symbol indicates the current destina tion during destination guide T...

Page 148: ... Select Store in address book and press the controller The entry is stored in the address book You can also store a destination from the desti nation list into the address book refer to page 145 Storing current position The current position can be applied in the address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Change into the third field from the top Turn the controller until New add...

Page 149: ...ration refer to Entering a destina tion manually page 139 5 Select Store in address book and press the controller Deleting individual destinations from address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Select the entry and press the controller 3 Select Delete address and press the con troller Deleting all destinations from address book 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to o...

Page 150: ...te by choosing certain route criteria You can change the route criteria as often as you like while entering the destination and whenever the des tination guidance is active The route is planned according to fixed rules The road type is taken into account e g whether it is a highway or a winding road The road types are stored on the navigation DVD As a result the routes recommended by the navigatio...

Page 151: ...ys Avoid tollroads or Avoid ferries are selected the calculation time for the route can increase considerably Word matching principle The system supports the word matching princi ple to make it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns cities The system runs ongoing checks comparing your destination entries with the data stored on the navigation DVD as the basis for instant response Th...

Page 152: ...ce can also be started in the arrow or map view Select the symbol and press the controller During destination guidance you can operate other equipment via iDrive at any time You will be punctually notified of a change of direction by spoken instructions and the display of the direction arrow With programmable memory direct selection buttons Press the button on which the desired destination is stor...

Page 153: ... controller until Arrow display is selected and press the controller The arrow display is shown 1 Switching voice instructions on off 2 Selecting route criteria 3 Starting ending destination guidance 4 Arrow to destination from a bird s eye view 5 Distance to the next change of direction 6 Current position 7 Direction of travel Outline arrow Destination guidance on the calculated route Solid arrow...

Page 154: ...6 Changing route criteria 7 Manually displaying traffic information 8 Arrow to destination from a bird s eye view The estimated time of arrival and the distance to the destination are shown in the bottom line of the Control Display To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the controller At scales of less than 250 miles 500 km you have the option of deciding whether to orient the map to nor...

Page 155: ...e destination guidance in the arrow or map view Select the symbol and press the controller To switch the voice instructions on and off at any time 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until Language Units is selected and press the controller 5 Change to up...

Page 156: ...eters that you want to travel before returning to the original route 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Change into the third field from the top Turn the controller until New route is selected and press the controller 3 Turn the controller to enter the desired number and press the controller The route is recalculated To exit from the menu without changing the route Select the arrow an...

Page 157: ...selection of the Traffic Info station with the strongest reception Depending on the station either the sta tion name frequency local number or other information is displayed Manually displaying traffic information During destination guidance During destination guidance traffic information can be displayed in the arrow or map view If the symbol is shown with a red border traf fic information is ava...

Page 158: ...idden This occurs as a function of the scale selected Displaying detailed traffic information Select traffic information from the displayed list and press the controller To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Symbols for traffic information Traffic event with map scales greater than 5 miles 10 km arrow points in the direction of travel concerned Several traffic events have...

Page 159: ...ou have activated a different function on the Control Display Dynamic route planning When Dynamic route is selected the route will be changed automatically in the event of a traffic obstruction The system does not point out traffic obstructions along the original route Depending on road type and the kind and extent of the traffic obstruction the calculated route may nevertheless lead through the t...

Page 160: ...gation system is unable to identify a town or city your current map coordinates will appear To exit the menu Select the arrow and press the controller You can also have the current position dis played on a map refer to page 152 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 161: ... name On the navigation DVD no downtown area can be determined for the city or town entered Enter any street or a destination such as the railway station in the selected town and then start the destination guid ance you want to enter a destination for the des tination guidance but it is not possible to select the letters for your desired entry The data of the destination is not stored on the navig...

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Page 163: ...Entertainment Operation of the radio and CD as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 164: ...on or CD track is played Turn adjust volume 2 Eject CD 3 Drive for audio CDs 4 Station scan track search Change radio station Select track for CD player and CD changer Equipment with two drives 1 Entertainment sound output on off volume Press switch on off When the system is switched on the most recently selected radio station or CD track is played Turn adjust volume 2 Drive for audio CDs 3 Eject ...

Page 165: ...for approx 20 minutes with the ignition switched off Switch on the sound output again for this pur pose Adjusting volume Turn knob 1 on the CD player until the desired volume is set You can also adjust the volume with buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 From radio readiness the setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Tone control You can alter various tone settings e g...

Page 166: ...ntrol auto matically increases the volume with increasing speed You can set various stages for the increase in volume When equipped with two drives 1 Select Speed volume and press the con troller 2 Turn the controller The adjustment is applied the field can be changed When equipped with a single drive 1 Select Volume settings and press the controller 2 Change to the second field from the top if ne...

Page 167: ...r 2 Move the controller to the left or right to select the desired frequency range 3 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default settings 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Select Audio and press the controller 5...

Page 168: ...er Buttons on CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction The system changes to the next displayed sta tion You can also change stations with the buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 Changing selection criteria In addition to the stations currently displayed you can have stations with another selection criterion displayed You can choose from the following selection criteri...

Page 169: ...uttons on CD player To sample the stations press and hold the button for the corresponding direction To end scanning press the button again Selecting frequency manually With Manual you can select stations that can be received in addition to those displayed 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler 2 Change into the second field from the top 3 Select Manual and press the controller 4 Turn the con...

Page 170: ...sets is displayed 6 Turn the controller until the desired mem ory position is selected 7 Press the controller The station is stored The stations of the last selection criterion are displayed once again after a short time From radio readiness the stations are stored for the remote control currently in use With programmable memory direct selection buttons You can also store a station on the programm...

Page 171: ...d 3 Select RDS and press the controller RDS is activated The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use High Definition Radio Many stations transmit both analog and digital signals You can receive these stations digitally and with improved sound quality A digital radio network must be available in order to receive digital stations Activating deactivating digital radio reception iDr...

Page 172: ... received digitally This symbol is displayed when a station is being received digitally 4 Switch to the next program of the digital station with the buttons on the radio or the steering wheel You can store a station refer to page 168 Updating stations offering digital reception If you are on a longer journey and leave the transmission range of the stations originally set you can update the list of...

Page 173: ...c and Atmospheric Administration NOAA of the US Department of Trade Weather news flashes are repeated every four to six minutes and are routinely updated at intervals of one to three hours and more often when necessary Most stations operate 24 hours a day In case of a storm the National Weather Service inter rupts the routine weather news and transmits special warning messages instead If you have ...

Page 174: ... Entertainment 3 Select SAT 4 Press the controller The channels are displayed These channels are enabled Enabling 1 Select a channel that has not yet been enabled and press the controller A telephone number and the electronic serial number ESN are displayed The electronic serial number is required for enabling or disabling 2 To enable the channels Dial the phone number Disabling 1 Select an enable...

Page 175: ... All channels sorted by categories e g news jazz 3 Press the controller 4 If Categories has been selected Select the desired category and press the controller The channels of this category are displayed 5 Select a channel marked with this sym bol 6 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 7 Select Play and press the controller Additional information The name of the channel and additiona...

Page 176: ... for the corresponding direction The system switches to the next enabled chan nel Notes If no signal can be received for more than four seconds a message is displayed on the Control Display Reception may not be possible for certain reasons e g environmental influences or topographical conditions The satellite radio has no influence on this The signal may not be available in tunnels or underground ...

Page 177: ... already a CD in the drive iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3 Change to upper field if necessary Select CD and press the controller 4 Change to the second field from the top if necessary On vehicles with a CD changer select CD and press the controller to start the CD player Playback st...

Page 178: ...on for the corresponding direction repeatedly until you reach the desired track The track is displayed on the Control Display You can also change tracks using the buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 Via iDrive Select a track by turning the controller Compressed audio files 1 Select the directory if necessary and press the controller 2 Select the track and press the controller To change ...

Page 179: ...re displayed 2 Select Scan and press the controller To end sampling 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller This cancels sampling of the tracks and the player remains on the current track Compressed audio files 1 Select the current track and press the con troller 2 Select the desired menu item To sample all tracks of the current direc tory select Scan directory and press the ...

Page 180: ...ayed once in a random sequence 1 Select Set and press the controller Other menu items are displayed 2 Select Random and press the controller To stop random function 1 Press the controller 2 Select Random and press the controller Compressed audio files 1 Select the current track and press the con troller 2 Select the desired menu item To play all tracks of the current directory in random order sele...

Page 181: ... it from being able to eject again 4 To fill additional CD compartments Repeat steps 1 to 3 Filling empty CD compartments 1 Hold down the button The LEDs on the empty CD compartments flash 2 When the LEDs 1 on the CD bay flash insert an individual CD The CD is automatically pulled in and inserted into the first available CD compart ment Do not push in the CD until the LEDs 1 on the CD bay are flas...

Page 182: ...Ds DVDs this can be due to one of the following causes Filling the CD DVD changer or removing CDs DVDs If all of the LEDs on the CD DVD changer flash rapidly then a malfunction is occurring To rectify the malfunction 1 Press the button The CD DVD last inserted is ejected 2 Remove the CD DVD When the LEDs stop flashing rapidly the CD DVD changer is once more operational Self recorded CDs DVDs Possi...

Page 183: ...d prevent it from being able to eject again 4 To fill additional DVD compartments Repeat steps 1 to 3 Filling empty DVD compartments 1 Hold down the button The LEDs on the empty DVD compart ments flash 2 When the LEDs 1 on the DVD bay flash insert an individual DVD The DVD is automatically pulled in and inserted into the first available DVD com partment Do not continue to push on the DVDs this may...

Page 184: ... of playing back both the audio track and video track of DVDs or only their audio track Vehicles with two drives audio and video playback Vehicles with a single drive audio playback refer to page 186 Audio and video playback For your own safety the picture only appears in the Control Display at speeds of up to about 2 mph 3 km h For certain national market ver sions the picture does not appear in ...

Page 185: ...ast forward reverse The DVD playback will be distorted To cancel fast forward reverse Select the symbol and press the controller The DVD will start play at the point selected Forward reverse using the controller 1 Turn the controller during playback Fast forward reverse is interrupted 2 Turn the controller further The speed is increased 3 Release the controller Fast forward reverse is interrupted ...

Page 186: ...con troller 4 Select Brightness or Contrast and press the controller 5 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected Resetting to defaults Select Reset and press the controller DVD format 1 Press the controller during playback 2 Select SET and press the controller 3 Select DVD format and press the control ler Standard Zoom full screen playback Selecting language 1 Press the controller ...

Page 187: ...different camera angles These are usually only briefly available 1 Press the controller during playback 2 Select SET and press the controller 3 Select Angle of view and press the con troller Opening DVD specific menu Additional functions may be available on DVDs For example the viewer can select from several possible plots or display information on the film 1 Press the controller during playback 2...

Page 188: ...than on the DVD The numbering of the DVD is displayed in the status line Example Chapter 06 of the selection corresponds to chapter 4 in title 1 of the DVD Since the first title is not played automatically the display in the chapter selection can begin with a higher number than 01 The behavior during playback of the DVD can differ depending on the DVD It may not be possible to play some DVDs or th...

Page 189: ...an indication of how may channels are included 5 1 means multichannel Notes The DVD changer can play back the following formats DVD video Video CD CD DA CD DTS Compressed audio files MACROVISION This product includes copyright protected technology that is based on a series of regis tered US patents and the intellectual property of the Macrovision Corporation and other man ufacturers Use of this co...

Page 190: ...Starting audio playback The audio device must be switched on Via iDrive iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until AUX is selected and press the controller 4 Select AUX IN and press the controller 5 Adjust volume and sound if necessa...

Page 191: ...to the connections 1 and 2 The menu structure of the iPod is supported by the USB audio interface USB device Use a flexible adapter cable for connec tion to protect the USB interface and your USB device against mechanical damage For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeak ers connect the USB device to the connec tion 2 After connecting for the first time the informa tion of all tracks e g artist ...

Page 192: ...ro grammable memory direct selection buttons to start audio playback refer to page 21 Selecting a track You can call up the tracks via the playback lists and information With USB devices you can also call up the tracks via the file directory The titles can be displayed if they are stored in the Latin alphabet 1 Make your selection e g Playlists or Artists and press the controller 2 Select the trac...

Page 193: ...onding direction Notes Do not subject the audio device to extreme environmental conditions e g extremely high temperatures refer to the oper ating instructions of the audio device Other wise the audio device may be damaged impair ing driving safety while driving Depending on the configuration of the audio files e g bit rates greater than 256 Kbit s proper playback cannot always be ensured Informat...

Page 194: ...utton This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Unlock rear menu and press the controller 5 Select Rear enabled and press the con troller The DVD system is enabled Controls 1 Display screen 2 Infrared interface for headphones 3 CD DVD player 4 Headphone connection Jack plug 1 8 in 3 5 mm 5 12 V sockets refer to page 122 Fo...

Page 195: ...tivity Vehicle Center which infrared headphones are supported by the infrared interface When using infrared headphones the infrared connection between the head phones and the infrared interface may not be interrupted This means that no obstacle may be located between them and the cover of the infrared interface may not be covered or scratched Unfavorable lighting conditions such as glaring ambient...

Page 196: ...erted in the AUX In con nection in the center console the sound output of the DVD system via the vehicle loudspeakers is interrupted iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3 Select AUX Rear and press the control ler Switching DVD system on off Press the button on the CD DVD player The DVD sy...

Page 197: ...player The DVD emerges slightly from the drive DVD control With the DVD control you can select the track and chapter open the DVD specific menu and operate functions such as Language Fast for ward and Reverse or Freeze frame A DVD can briefly deactivate functions of the DVD control under certain circumstances while the entire DVD is being played It is not possible to operate the DVD control under ...

Page 198: ...elected Skipping chapter You can change to the next or previous chapter during playback 1 Press the button on the remote con trol during playback 2 Select the symbol 3 Press the button repeatedly continuing until you reach the desired chapter Or Press the button on the left or right on the remote control repeatedly until you reach the desired chapter Freeze frame 1 Press the button on the remote c...

Page 199: ...escriptions for the hearing impaired These functions are stored on the DVD With some DVDs it is only possible to select language subtitles camera angle or track by using the DVD specific menu Refer to the information on your DVD for possi ble selections Entries marked in gray in the menus cannot be selected Opening DVD specific menu Additional functions may be available on DVDs For example it is p...

Page 200: ... into the drive with the labeled side facing upward The CD DVD is automatically pulled in Playback begins automatically after a few seconds If playback does not begin automatically Select CD Press the button For CDs DVDs with compressed audio files refer to page 199 it may take several minutes to read the data depending on the directory struc ture To start playback when there is already a CD DVD i...

Page 201: ...le Bass and Balance Separately adjustable for the left and right hand headphones and the infrared headphones Reset The settings are reset to the default value Pause Stop and continue playback Random In this mode the tracks on the CD DVD are played once in a random sequence Scan Automatically briefly sample all tracks of the CD DVD consecutively Repeat Repeat the current track Select again to end F...

Page 202: ...k Scan directory Briefly sample the tracks in the current directory Scan all Briefly sample all tracks Random directory Play the tracks in the current directory in a random sequence Random all Play all tracks in a random sequence Repeat track Repeat the selected track Repeat directory Repeat the tracks in the current directory Details Display any stored information on the cur rent track Displaying...

Page 203: ...lect type of display Scroll with the menu guidance buttons of the remote control Show slide show Turn the knurled wheel to set the display duration and the sequence of the dis play Stop slide show Select Stop Adjusting 1 Press the button 2 Select a menu item 3 Press the button Ending display 1 Press the button 2 Select the symbol 3 Press the button Ejecting CD DVD Press the button on the CD DVD pl...

Page 204: ... the DVD player Please refer to the information on your DVD to determine whether your audio DVD contains an additional video track Depending on the authoring used it is possible that not all functions are available during play back Dual sided DVDs available from retail suppliers are coated on both sides and bear no markings This means both sides are information carriers To play the information on ...

Page 205: ... often provided with a copy pro tection feature by the manufacturer As a result some CDs DVDs cannot be played can only be played to a limited degree or cause the system to switch off In this case wait a short while and then switch the system back on again Then remove the CD DVD from the drive CDs DVDs with compressed audio files If the language set for the CD DVD player does not match the languag...

Page 206: ...o refer to the operating manual of the external device Reset The settings are reset to the default value Tone Treble Bass and Balance can be adjusted for the left and right hand headphones and the infrared head phones Reset Your settings are reset Additional settings can be made after changing to the top field Audio adjust the volume of the exter nal device to the volume of the CD DVD player Langu...

Page 207: ...Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 205 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 208: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 209: ...ications This chapter summarizes how to operate your mobile phone using iDrive or voice control and how to use BMW Assist or TeleService Communications Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 210: ... not hold the mobile phone in your hand while you are driving use the hands free system instead If you do not observe this precaution your being dis tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users Suitable mobile phones Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center which mobile phones with a Bluetooth interface are supported by the mobile phone preparation package or which mobile phones ...

Page 211: ...nnect Depending on the mobile phone model the setting energy saving mode can for exam ple result in vehicle failing to detect the paired mobile phone For pairing specify any desired number as the Bluetooth passkey e g 1 This Blue tooth passkey is no longer required follow ing successful logon The ignition is switched on Only pair the mobile phone with the vehi cle stopped otherwise the passengers ...

Page 212: ... requested consecutively via the display of your mobile phone or iDrive to enter the Blue tooth passkey you specified 12 Enter the Bluetooth passkey Depending on the mobile phone approx 30 seconds are available for entering the Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone and on the Control Display 13 Change into the third field from the top select Confirm passkey and press the controller 14 Wait a few s...

Page 213: ...obile phone preparation package Infor mation on this subject is also provided on the Internet at www bmw com Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile phone and the vehicle match The same Bluetooth passkey must be entered both on the mobile phone display and via iDrive Have you required longer than 30 seconds to enter the Bluetooth passkey Only a limited number of devices can be connected to the mob...

Page 214: ...eld Select the desired mobile phone and press the controller With a single drive Select the desired mobile phone and press the controller 7 Select Move device up and press the con troller The selected mobile phone is moved upward by one position Unpairing mobile phone from vehicle If you no longer want to operate a mobile phone via the vehicle you can delete the pairing data of the mobile phone iD...

Page 215: ... deactivated you cannot operate your mobile phone via the vehicle and other devices with a Bluetooth interface can be used via the mobile phone e g a laptop com puter To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link between your vehicle and your mobile phone 1 Press the button to open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Bluetooth a...

Page 216: ...ground noises The full mobile phone preparation package can compensate for these noises to a certain degree To optimize the speech quality during a call we recommend that you Reduce background noises e g by closing the windows reducing the air volume of the automatic climate control or pointing the opened front air vents downward Reduce volume of hands free system Requirements The pairing data of ...

Page 217: ...ne number The letters correspond to the digits on the keypad of the mobile phone To delete the last digit Move the controller toward the right to select the arrow and press the control ler 4 Select Dial number and press the control ler Alternative press the button on the steering wheel For your phone number to be displayed to the person you are calling the display of phone numbers must be enabled ...

Page 218: ...pted are stored This requires the telephone number of the caller to have been sent Received calls The phone numbers of the last eight accepted calls are stored This requires the telephone number of the caller to have been sent Dialing phone numbers from phone book The list A Z is available for your phone book entries The phone book entries appear on the Control Display 1 Select Phone and press the...

Page 219: ...desired entry from the list and press the controller 2 Select Delete and press the controller The entry is deleted Deleting entire list 1 Select an entry from the list and press the controller 2 Select Delete all numbers and press the controller 3 Select Yes and press the controller The list is deleted BMW Contact If you are not enabled for BMW Assist you can have several service phone numbers dis...

Page 220: ...ll and press the controller Contact is established Transferring phone number via tone dialing method The tone dialing method is required for access to network services or for controlling devices e g remote checking of an answering machine This function is available when a connection has been established 1 Establish connection 2 With a single drive Press the controller Select Keypad and press the c...

Page 221: ... on your mobile phone model poor reception of the wireless communications net work can result in the system changing from the hands free system to the mobile phone Operation by voice The concept You can operate your mobile phone without having to remove your hands from the steering wheel When making your entries you will be supported by announcements or questions in many cases The same prerequisit...

Page 222: ...o this point are deleted Voice phone book Operating by voice command requires a per sonal voice phone book With separate drives for audio CDs and nav igation DVDs the entries are automatically applied from your mobile phone s memory With a single drive the entries must be entered by voice and are independent of your mobile phone s memory In this case it is not possible to use voice command either ...

Page 223: ... and pauses Keep the doors windows and glass sunroof closed to prevent interference from ambi ent noise Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking Mounting removing snap in adapter 1 Press the area 1 around the button and remove the cover 1 Save name The dialog for storing a name is opened 2 Speak the name The spoken length of the names in the phone book must not exceed approx 2 second...

Page 224: ...if necessary so that the mobile phone can engage in the snap in adapter 2 Push the mobile phone with the buttons facing upward toward the electrical connec tions and press down until it engages The mobile phone battery is charged from the radio readiness position To protect the vehicle s batteries avoid using the phone when the ignition is switched off Removing mobile phone Press the button Online...

Page 225: ... following services are available via BMW Assist Emergency requests refer to page 255 When you press the SOS button a connec tion is established to the BMW Assist Response Center The BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you Automatic collision notification Under certain conditions a connection is established to the BMW Assist Response Center after a serious accid...

Page 226: ...ct to the BMW Assist Response Center You can contact the BMW Assist Response Center via the SOS button 1 Briefly press protective cover to open Depending on the vehicle s equipment the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat 2 Press the button for at least 2 seconds The BMW Assist Response Center is con tacted Roadside assistance iDrive for operating principle refer to ...

Page 227: ...ol ler 4 Select Service Info and press the control ler 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Service requirements is selected and press the controller 6 Select Auto Request and press the con troller Manual service notification You can transmit data regarding your vehicle s service status to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center when you wish to arrange a ser vice appoint...

Page 228: ...omer Rela tions by the BMW Assist Response Center Concierge service When you call the BMW Assist concierge ser vice you can for example obtain information on current events filling stations or hotels and have their phone numbers and addresses transmitted Many hotels can be booked directly through the BMW concierge service The concierge service must be enabled sepa rately by the BMW Assist Response...

Page 229: ...tion guidance Customizing BMW Assist Displaying and updating services You will be notified of any changes in the ser vices offered by BMW Assist In this case you should update the service functions 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until BMW Service set...

Page 230: ... of BMW Assist is blocked and the cur rent vehicle position will not be transferred dur ing an emergency request To cancel the blocking and reactivate BMW Assist see below This does not affect the contractual agreements Reactivate BMW Assist if necessary to re enable Activating BMW Assist BMW Assist must be activated to use the ser vices Requirements Make sure that the vehicle can determine its cu...

Page 231: ...begins Activation takes a few minutes The status is displayed on the Control Display If you open another menu the activation process continues to run in the background Displaying vehicle data When BMW Assist is activated the license plate and the vehicle identification number of your vehicle may be displayed 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press ...

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Page 233: ...u maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and roadside assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 234: ...g manually If an electrical malfunction should occur you can unlock the fuel filler door manually 1 Open the right hand side panel in the cargo bay 2 Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol Observe the following when refueling When handling fuels follow the safety precautions posted at the filling station Otherwise there is a danger of personal injury or property damage When refueling insert the fi...

Page 235: ...herwise engine dam age can result Use high quality brands Field experience has indicated significant dif ferences in fuel quality volatility composition additives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels contain ing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an equivalent amount of co solve...

Page 236: ...the Tire Pressure Monitor refer to page 94 Pressure specifications The tables below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes and tire brands respectively approved and recommended by BMW a list of these is available from your BMW Sports Activ ity Vehicle Center For correct identification of the ri...

Page 237: ...07 H M S XL 32 220 35 240 32 220 32 220 32 220 38 260 Front 255 50 R 19 107 V XL 32 220 32 220 32 220 Rear 285 45 R 19 111 V XL 32 220 32 220 35 240 Front 275 40 R 20 106 W XL 32 220 32 220 32 220 Rear 315 35 R 20 110 W XL 32 220 32 220 35 240 Front 285 35 R 21 105 W XL 32 220 32 220 32 220 Rear 325 30 R 21 108 W XL 32 220 32 220 38 260 with sport package 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL 32 220 32 220 32 ...

Page 238: ...V XL 35 240 32 220 36 250 Front 275 40 R 20 106 W XL 32 220 32 220 32 220 Rear 315 35 R 20 110 W XL 35 240 32 220 36 250 Front 285 35 R 21 105 W XL 32 220 32 220 32 220 Rear 325 30 R 21 108 W XL 35 240 32 220 39 270 with sport package 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL 32 220 35 240 32 220 32 220 32 220 39 270 255 50 R 19 107 H M S XL 32 220 38 260 32 220 35 240 35 240 42 290 Front 255 50 R 19 107 V XL 32 2...

Page 239: ...r The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1γ times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use how ever and may depart significantl...

Page 240: ...xample European legisla tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of 0 063 in 1 6 mm At tread depths below 0 12 in 3 mm there is an increased risk of high speed hydroplaning even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface When winter tires wear down past a tread depth of 0 16 in 4 mm they become perceptibly less suitable for winter conditions For the sake of safety new tires ...

Page 241: ...hicle Center will be happy to advise you For safety reasons BMW recommends that you do not have damaged run flat tires repaired they should be replaced Other wise it is not possible to rule out occurrences of consequential damage BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW has tested and approved for your particular vehicle Variations in factors such as manufac turing tol...

Page 242: ...e maximum permissi ble speed for the winter tires otherwise tire damage may occur which can result in acci dents Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the side wall of the tire Rotating wheels between axles BMW d...

Page 243: ...ir procedures with correspondingly trained per sonnel If this work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Hood Releasing Pull lever Opening Press the release handle and open the hood Closing Close the hood from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm with momentum It must be clearly heard to engage Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear o...

Page 244: ... equipped with an electronic oil level check The condition for the most accurate indication of the oil level possible is measurement with the engine at operating temperature i e following an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles 10 km You can display the oil level while driving or when stopped on a level surface with the engine running iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the ...

Page 245: ... checked as soon as possible Adding engine oil Do not add 1 US quart liter of oil until a corre sponding message is shown on the Control Dis play Add oil within the next 125 miles 200 km otherwise the engine could be dam aged Continuous exposure to used oil has caused cancer in laboratory testing For this reason any skin areas that come into contact with oil should be thoroughly washed with soap a...

Page 246: ...e Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your BMW Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center can recommend suitable additives Only use suitable additives otherwise engine damage may result The additives present a health hazard observe the instruc tions on the containers Comply with the appropriate environ mental protection regulations when dis posing of coolant additives Checking c...

Page 247: ...e check Legally mandated inspections depending on local regulations Service data in remote control Your vehicle stores the information required for maintenance continuously in the remote con trol during driving After accessing the data stored in the remote control your BMW Service Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of service procedures for your own individual vehi cle You should theref...

Page 248: ...tivity Vehicle Center Heavy engine misfiring causes serious damage to the emission relevant com ponents especially the catalytic converter within a short time If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight ened the OBD system will assume that fuel vapor escapes Then a display lights up If the cap is then tightened the display will go out within a few days Event Data Recorders Your vehicle may be equ...

Page 249: ...ecommends having your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center per form any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here Never touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare fingers as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb s surface and reduce its service life Use a clean cloth napkin etc or hold the bulb by its metal socket A replacement bulb...

Page 250: ...e driv ing with great caution using the fog lamps pro vided traffic laws in your area do not prohibit this Have work on the xenon light unit includ ing changing the bulb carried out only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per sonnel Due to the high voltage present in the system there is a danger of fat...

Page 251: ...ecessary Fold up the insulation 3 Turn the bulb socket concerned to the left and remove 4 Remove the upper bulb for replacement Apply gentle pressure to the lower bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replacement 5 Remount the side panel Turn signal 1 Open the side panel in the cargo bay 2 Remove the first aid kit and warning trian gle if necessary Fold up the insulation 3 Turn the bul...

Page 252: ...lay the cap on its upper side and close it refer to arrow 6 Position the cargo bay lamp and clip it in refer to arrow License plate lamp 5 watt bulb C11 12W 1 Slide the lamp to the right with a screw driver refer to arrow 1 2 Remove the lamp arrow 2 3 Replace the bulb 4 Reinstall the lamp Center brake lamp This lamp uses LED technology for operation In case of a defect please go to a BMW Sports Ac...

Page 253: ...e as far as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground Switch on the hazard warning flashers Set the parking brake and engage transmission position P Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain outside the imme diate area in a safe place such as behind a guardrail If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning lamp is required set it up on the roadside at...

Page 254: ...raised from the ground Mounting a wheel 1 Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the wheel 2 Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub Also clean the lug bolts 3 Position the new wheel or compact wheel Secure the wheel by screwing at least two lug bolts into opposite bolt holes When you mount wheels other than Genu ine BMW light alloy wheels different lug bolts ...

Page 255: ...nter will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery Charging battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine switched off Connections refer to Jump starting on page 256 Disposal Have old batteries disposed of following replacement at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or bring them to a collection point Maintain the batt...

Page 256: ...2 Lay the trim panel in the footwell 3 Unscrew the screw arrow 1 and fold down the fuse carrier arrow 2 4 Replace the fuse concerned 5 Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal Ensure correct and secure attachment of the footwell trim panel in the process In cargo bay Open the right hand side panel in the cargo bay Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 257: ...he button lights up As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist Response Center has been established the LED flashes When the emergency request is received at the BMW Assist Response Center the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes fur ther steps to help you Even if you are unable to answer the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain conditions...

Page 258: ...ally fatal injury always avoid all contact with electrical components while the engine is running Care fully adhere to the following sequence both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles and to guard against possible personal injuries Preparation 1 Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah This information can be found o...

Page 259: ...ow the discharged battery to recharge 3 Let the engines run for a few minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the connection sequence Check the battery and recharge if necessary Never use spray fluids to start the engine Tow starting and towing Observe applicable laws and regulations for tow starting and towing Do not transport any passengers other than the driver in a vehicle that is ...

Page 260: ...e respective country With tow bar The towing vehicle may not be lighter than the vehicle to be towed otherwise it will not be possible to reliably control vehicle response The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles Should it prove impossi ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle please observe the following Clearance and maneuvering capability will be sharply lim...

Page 261: ...Mobility 259 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

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Page 263: ...ns the technical data the short commands of the voice command system and the index that will direct you as quickly as possible to the information you are looking for Reference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 264: ...8i Displacement cu in cmμ 182 8 2 996 292 9 4 799 No of cylinders 6 8 Maximum output hp 260 350 at engine speed rpm 6 600 6 300 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 225 305 350 475 at engine speed rpm 2 750 3 400 3 800 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 265: ...cations Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 42 0 ft 12 8 m With mixed tires the vehicle width may exceed the specified dimension Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 266: ...ut 3rd row seats lbs kg lbs kg 2 767 1 255 2 778 1 260 3 020 1 370 3 020 1 370 Approved rear axle load without 3rd row seats lbs kg lbs kg 3 803 1 725 3 395 1 540 3 869 1 755 3 395 1 540 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 220 100 Cargo bay capacity cu ft l 21 9 61 8 620 1 750 21 9 61 8 620 1 750 Notes Fuel tank US gal liters approx 22 5 85 Fuel grade page 233 of that reserve X5 3 0si X5 4 ...

Page 267: ...istance window current position Assistance window trip computer or Assistance window onboard info To change scale in assistance window 152 Assistance window scale feet or Assistance window scale miles Function Command To open phone 209 Phone To dial phone number 215 Dial number To display phone book 216 A to Z To dial from phone book 216 Call or Dial name To display Top 8 217 Top 8 To redial 216 R...

Page 268: ... facing north Map direction of travel or Perspective To change scale 152 Scale miles or Scale feet To display roads or towns cities along route 152 Route list To switch on voice instructions 153 Navigation info on To switch off voice instructions 153 Navigation info off To repeat voice instructions 153 Repeat navigation info To open route 148 152 Route menu To open New route 154 New route To displ...

Page 269: ...ostore To open WB 171 Weatherband menu To switch on weatherband 171 Weatherband on To select a weatherband station 171 Choose weatherband station To open SAT 172 SAT radio menu To switch on satellite radio 172 SAT radio To open Presets of satellite radio 173 SAT radio presets To open All channels of satellite radio 173 SAT radio all channels To open Categories of satellite radio 173 SAT radio cate...

Page 270: ...es Info sources To open Settings Settings To open Door locks 29 Door locks To open Steering wheel buttons 53 Steering wheel buttons To open Lighting 67 Lighting To open Service requirements 75 Service requirements To open Service 75 Service To open BMW Service 224 BMW service settings To display Check Control messages 79 Check Control messages To open Head Up Display 99 Head up display To set brig...

Page 271: ...Reference 269 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 248 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 272: ... Airing refer to Ventilation 110 Air recirculation AUC Automatic recirculated air control 109 recirculated air mode 109 Air recirculation on off 53 Air vents 106 refer to Ventilation 110 Air vents of automatic climate control 106 Air volume 108 112 AKI refer to Fuel specifications 233 Alarm system 35 avoiding unintentional alarms 36 interior motion sensor 36 switching off alarm 35 switching off ti...

Page 273: ...terlock 64 kick down 65 manually releasing transmission lock 65 tow starting 258 with comfort access 37 Automatic ventilation 113 AUTO program for automatic climate control 107 112 Auto Request 225 Autostore on the radio 168 AUX 163 188 190 AUX In connection 188 for DVD system in rear 203 USB audio interface 189 AUX Rear 194 AUX In connection 119 188 Average fuel consumption 73 setting units 82 Av...

Page 274: ...to Rear view camera 86 Camera picture and PDC 88 Camera view full screen 88 main window 88 Can holder refer to Cup holders 120 Capacities 264 Capacity of cargo bay 264 Car battery refer to Vehicle battery 253 Car care refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Car care products refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Car Data 73 Care 246 refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Cargo refer to Lo...

Page 275: ...5 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56 Child restraint systems 55 Child safety locks 58 Child seats 55 Chime refer to Check Control 78 Chrome parts care refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Cigarette lighter refer to Lighter 121 Cleaning refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Climate 50 Clock 71 12h 24h mode 82 setting time 81 Closing from inside 32 using remote control 29 Closing fuel f...

Page 276: ... windows 108 Delete address book for navigation system 147 Delete all numbers on the mobile phone 217 Delete data for navigation system 147 Delete for mobile phone 217 Destination address deleting 147 entering 139 141 Destination for navigation destination list 145 entry 138 selecting from address book 147 selecting using information 144 selecting using voice 141 storing 146 Destination guidance 1...

Page 277: ...nger fast forward 183 reverse 183 skip chapter 183 DVD format for DVD system in rear 197 DVD for navigation 136 DVD system in rear 192 CD DVD player 193 connecting headphones 193 controls 192 displaying images from CD DVD 200 DVD country codes 195 external device 203 information on CD DVD player 202 playing audio tracks from CD DVD 198 playing video from CD DVD 195 remote control 193 switching on ...

Page 278: ...astest route for navigation 148 Fast forward CD changer 178 CD player 178 DVD changer 183 Fast route for navigation 148 Fault displays refer to Check Control 78 Filler neck for washer fluid 68 First aid kit 256 Flashing during locking unlocking refer to Setting confirmation signals 31 Flashlight 119 Flat tire changing wheels 251 compact wheel 251 Flat Tire Monitor 92 run flat tires 93 95 239 TPM T...

Page 279: ...50 steering wheel 53 Heating 106 exterior mirrors 52 interior 106 rear window 108 residual heat 110 seats 50 steering wheel 53 Heating with engine switched off refer to Residual heat 110 Heavy cargo refer to Securing cargo 132 Height refer to Dimensions 263 Height adjustment seats 43 steering wheel 52 High beams 66 104 headlamp flasher 66 indicator lamp 13 High Definition Radio 169 Highs refer to ...

Page 280: ... Voice instructions 153 Instrument cluster refer to Instrument panel 12 Instrument illumination refer to Instrument lighting 105 Instrument lighting 105 Instrument panel 12 refer to Cockpit 10 Integrated key 28 Integrated universal remote control 115 Interesting destination for navigation 144 Interim time 80 Interior lamps 105 switching on with remote control 30 Interior motion sensor 36 switching...

Page 281: ...aintenance refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models 245 refer to Service requirements 75 refer to Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 245 Maintenance system 245 Malfunction door lock 32 driver s door 32 fuel filler door 232 liftgate 33 panorama glass sunroof 40 parking brake 63 Malfunction warnings refer to Check Control 78 Manual air distribution 108 Manu...

Page 282: ...ecting destination using information 144 selecting destination via map 143 selecting route criteria 148 starting destination guidance 150 switching off refer to Ending continuing destination guidance 150 voice instructions 153 volume adjustment 154 Navigation voice instructions 53 137 Neck support refer to Head restraints 46 New address for navigation system 146 New destination 139 143 New remote ...

Page 283: ... 152 Phone book 214 creating and editing voice phone book 220 Phone numbers deleting from phone book 217 dialing 215 most recent numbers 217 selecting in phone book 217 Top 8 217 Photo for DVD system in rear 194 200 Pinch protection system panorama glass sunroof 40 power windows 38 Plasters refer to First aid kit 256 Play for DVD system in rear 198 with satellite radio 173 Playing videos DVD syste...

Page 284: ...Status information 20 Recirculated air mode 109 air recirculation 109 AUC Automatic recirculated air control 109 Reclining seat refer to Seats 43 Recording times refer to Stopwatch 80 Redial for mobile phone 216 Reflectors refer to Tail lamps 249 Refueling 232 Releasing hood 241 refer to Unlocking 36 Relock door if not opened 32 Remaining distance refer to Cruising range 73 Remaining distance to d...

Page 285: ...AT 163 172 Satellite radio 172 displaying additional information 173 enabling 172 selecting channel 173 storing channel 173 Scan for DVD system in rear 199 sampling stations with radio 167 sampling tracks with CD 177 Scan CD changer 177 CD player 177 radio 167 Scan all for DVD system in rear 200 in audio mode 177 Scan directory for DVD system in rear 200 in audio mode 177 Screen refer to iDrive 16...

Page 286: ...refer to Initiating an emergency request 255 Spare fuses 253 Spare remote control 28 Spare wheel refer to Changing wheels 251 refer to Compact wheel 251 Special oils refer to Approved engine oils 243 Specified oil grades refer to Approved engine oils 243 Speed with compact wheel 253 with winter tires 240 Speed dependent volume 164 Speed limit warning refer to Speed limit 80 Speedometer 12 Speed vo...

Page 287: ...lant temperature 72 Temperature display outside temperature 71 setting units 82 temperature warning 71 Temperature warning 71 Tempomat refer to Cruise control 69 Terminate services 228 Text language 83 The individual vehicle 5 Third brake lamp refer to Center brake lamp 250 3rd row seats 48 Tightening torque of the lug bolts refer to After mounting 252 Tilt alarm sensor switching off 36 Tilting do...

Page 288: ...le Bass for DVD system in rear 197 Trip computer 74 Trip computer 74 Trip distance counter refer to Trip odometer 71 Triple turn signal 67 Trip odometer 71 Turning circle refer to Dimensions 263 Turn signals 66 indicator lamp 12 replacing bulbs 248 U Underbody protection refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQR 237 Units 83 Units average fuel consumption 82 tempe...

Page 289: ...sher fluid 68 capacity of the reservoir 69 Washing the vehicle also refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Water on roads refer to Driving through water 129 Waveband for radio 166 WB 171 Wear indicators in tires refer to Minimum tread depth 238 Weather Band 171 Website 4 Weights 264 Welcome light 103 Wheel tire combination refer to New wheels and tires 239 Wheel tire damage 238 Wheelbase refer ...

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