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BMW X5 XDRIVE 30I - 2008, Owner'S Manual

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Technical data

290

Capacities

BMW X5

Notes

Fuel tank

US gal/liters

approx. 22.5/85

Fuel grade: page

245

of that reserve
X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35d
X5 xDrive48i

US gal/liters
US gal/liters

approx. 2.1/8

approx. 2.6/10

Windshield washer 
with headlamp washer system

US quarts/liters

approx. 6.9/6.5

For more details: page

75

BMW X6

Notes

Fuel tank

US gal/liters

approx. 22.5/85

Fuel grade: page

245

of that reserve
X6 xDrive35i
X6 xDrive50i

US gal/liters
US gal/liters

approx. 2.1/8

approx. 3.2/12

Windshield washer 
with headlamp washer system

US quarts/liters

approx. 6.9/6.5

For more details: page

75

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Summary of Contents for X5 XDRIVE 30I - 2008

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ...ting off in your new vehicle 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 S...

Page 4: ...Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English IX 08 09 08 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...rior accessories Driving tips 138 Things to remember when driving Navigation 148 Starting navigation system 150 Destination entry 162 Destination guidance 170 What to do if Entertainment 174 On Off and settings 178 Radio 184 Satellite radio 187 CD player and CD changer 193 DVD changer 200 AUX In connection 201 USB audio interface 204 DVD system in rear Communications 220 Telephoning 235 BMW Assist...

Page 6: ...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 Indicates sp...

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: ...equipment for instance CBs walkie talkies ham radios or similar accessories may cause extensive dam age to the vehicle compromise its safety inter fere with the vehicle s electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty Refer to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Cen ter for additional information Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and sys tems may ...

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 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...ing windows 41 3 Folding exterior mirrors in and out 57 4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 57 Automatic curb monitor 58 5 Instrument lighting 113 Fog lamps 112 6 Parking lamps 110 Low beams 110 Automaticheadlampcontrol 110 Adaptive Head Light 112 7 Head Up Display 107 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...eld wipers 74 Rain sensor 74 BMW X5 rear window wiper 75 12 Starting stopping engine and switching ignition on off 65 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 activation system 23 Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling in phone book an...

Page 14: ...85 Speed of cruise control 76 BMW X5 reserve display for diesel exhaust fluid 246 7 Display for Odometer and trip odometer 78 Computer 80 Date and remaining travel distance for service requirements 82 Automatic transmission positions 70 HDC Hill Descent Control 98 Check Control message present 85 Adaptive Drive 99 BMW X6 Dynamic Performance Control 97 8 Fuel gauge 80 9 Resetting trip odometer 78 D...

Page 15: ...nal 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 85 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 activated With parking brake se...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ... FM waveband 16 Ejecting navigation DVD with navigation system 148 18 Controller 16 Turn press or move horizontally in four directions 19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 20 Automatic Hold 67 21 Parking brake 67 22 Adaptive Drive 99 23 Programmable memory buttons 21 24 Switching Entertainment sound output on off and adjusting volume 174 Manual air distribution 116 Automatic air distributio...

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: ...display settings Settings 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 65 the fol lowing message is shown on the Control Dis play To hide the message Press the controller This displays the start menu T...

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: ...ler 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 for ward or back Release controller Active field appears lighter 5 Adjusting settings Turn controller Graphic displa...

Page 22: ...e if the mobile phone is paired 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 activation system Assistance window Additional information can be displayed in the assistance window The computer or the trip computer The arrow o...

Page 23: ...D CD compartment of CD changer AUX The assignment of the programmable 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 destination guidance system and the map view started the current destina tion is stored Durin...

Page 24: ...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 button Deleting button assignments 1 Press the button This opens the start men...

Page 25: ...condition Via iDrive set the language that applies for the voice activation system in order to enable iden tification of the spoken commands To set the language of iDrive refer to page 90 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 signal tell you that the voice activation syste...

Page 26: ... 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 291 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 button on the steering wheel Options Help R...

Page 27: ...to spelling when entering the destination Always issue commands in the language of the voice activation 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 activation system and no abbrevia tions Keep doors windows and glass sunroof panorama glass sunroof closed in order to ...

Page 28: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

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 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 30: ...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 settings stored for it are called up and carried out This me...

Page 31: ... settings refer to page 175 Radio Display of stored stations refer to page 178 Switching RDS Radio Data System on off refer to page 181 Phone volume setting refer to pages 226 232 Central locking system The concept The central locking system functions when the driver s door is closed The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following Doors Liftgate Fuel filler door Operating...

Page 32: ... once to unlock only the driver s door and the fuel filler door Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle 9 Press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Comfort opening Press and hold the button The windows and the glass sunroof panorama glass sunroof are opened Locking Press the button Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are inside ...

Page 33: ...ess the con troller 7 Select the desired signal 8 Press the controller The signal is activated Malfunctions The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves Should the remote control fail to operate due to interference of this kind unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock using a key If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the remote control then the battery is discha...

Page 34: ...a key all the way to the right or left in the door lock to lock or unlock the driver s door Opening and closing From inside This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the liftgate with the front doors closed It does not activate the anti theft system The fuel filler door remains unlocked You can also set the situations in which the vehicle is locked iDrive for operating principle refer to page...

Page 35: ... unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside Doors Automatic soft closing To close the doors merely push them gently The closing process will then be carried out automatically Make sure that the closing path of the doors is clear otherwise injuries may result ...

Page 36: ...ake sure that at least approx 4 in 10 cm of clearance is available above the liftgate Other wise the ceiling height could be insufficient for the opened liftgate if for example the loading state changes 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 Vehicle Tire...

Page 37: ...closes automatically when you press the button on the inside of the liftgate To stop the closing process Press the button on the inside of the lift gate Press the button on the outside of the lift gate Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion Manually opening or closing In case of an electrical defect of the automatic liftgate operation function 1 Manually release the liftgate ...

Page 38: ...ng opening height You can set the liftgate to open immediately into the upper position or to initially only open to the lower position 1 To open the liftgate completely see above 2 For the lower position position 1 Turn sleeves of both liftgate supports in the direction of the arrow until the line markings align in position 1 For the upper position position 2 Turn sleeves of both liftgate supports...

Page 39: ...re that at least approx 4 in 10 cm of clearance is available above the liftgate Other wise the ceiling height could be insufficient for the opened liftgate if for example the loading state changes 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 Vehicle Tires and ...

Page 40: ...tion 1 Manually release the liftgate refer to page 36 2 Open or close the liftgate slowly and with out making sudden movements Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds When a door the hood or the liftgate is opened To movements in the vehicle interior motion sensor refer to page 39 To changes in the vehicle s tilt if someone attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle To inte...

Page 41: ... tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time This pre vents unintentional alarms e g in the following situations In stacking garages When transporting on car carrying trains by sea or on a trailer When animals are to remain in the vehicle Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the button on the remote control again as soon as the vehi...

Page 42: ...re closed Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured Removing the hand from the door handle immediately stops the closing process Opening liftgate Press the button on the liftgate This corresponds to pressing the button If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo bay is detected in the locked vehi cle after the liftgate is closed then the liftgate opens again The haz...

Page 43: ... longer in the vehicle After switching off the engine the engine can only be started again within approx 10 seconds if no door has been opened The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up and a message appears on the Control Display Replace the battery of the remote control Replacing battery The remote control for comfort access contains a battery which must be replaced if necessary 1 Remo...

Page 44: ...In case of danger from outside or if for example ice on the window prevents normal closing pro ceed as follows 1 Pull the switch beyond the resistance point and hold The pinch protection system is limited and the window opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value 2 Pull the switch beyond the resistance point and hold again within approx 4 seconds The window closes without the pinch...

Page 45: ...g visor together Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point twice consecutively Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion Comfort mode Press the switch twice with the sunroof open The sunroof is raised When the sunroof is raised briefly press the switch twice in the opening direction The sunroof is opened all the way Comfort position In the comfort position the sunroof is not com plet...

Page 46: ...ou can move the sunroof manually 1 Remove trim piece To do so gently lift the corner of the trim piece with a screwdriver 2 Using the screwdriver press in the clamps one after the other arrows 1 tilt the cover panel down arrow 2 and remove 3 Release and disconnect the motor plug This significantly reduces the effort required for the manual movement 4 Insert the Allen wrench from the onboard tool k...

Page 47: ...a tion with the remote control or at the door lock refer to page 30 or 32 For information on convenience closing with comfort access refer to page 40 Automatic opening and closing Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point The following movements are also automatic With the sunroof open press the switch The sunroof is opened all the way With the sunroof raised briefly press the switch in...

Page 48: ...and Then have the system initialized BMW recommends having this work carried out by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center Moving manually In the event of an electrical malfunction you can move the sunroof manually 1 Remove trim piece To do so gently lift the corner of the trim piece with a screwdriver 2 Using the screwdriver press in the clamps one after the other arrows 1 tilt the cover panel d...

Page 49: ...ng tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 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 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 50: ...nformation on airbags refer to page 105 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 BMW X5 push the head restraints of the 3rd row seats into the top position Head restraints refer to page ...

Page 51: ...g under the safety belt eliminating the protection normally pro vided by the belt Also observe the information on damage to safety belts on page 55 and on the height of the head restraints on page 52 Adjusting manually To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimized protection observe the adjustment instructions on page 48 Pull the lever and slide the seat to the desired position ...

Page 52: ...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 53: ... 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 54: ...to take 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 equipme...

Page 55: ...d restraint all the way out BMW X5 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 cou...

Page 56: ... Pull the lever refer to arrow 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 ...

Page 57: ...at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per sonnel 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 seat To maintain the long term accuracy of this function the driver s seat must be calibrated if a correspo...

Page 58: ...ger Temperature distribution without active seat ventilation The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Move the controller to the left to open Cli mate 3 Select Seat heater distribution and press the controller 4 Move the controller to the left or right to select Driver or Passenger 5 Tu...

Page 59: ...ed 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 Storing the mirror positions refer to Seat mir ror and steering wheel...

Page 60: ... night turn the knob Interior and exterior mirrors automatic dimming feature This feature is controlled by two photocells in the inside rearview mirror one on the front and one on the back For trouble free operation keep the photocells clean and do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and the windshield Do not attach stickers of any kind to the windshield in front of the mirror ...

Page 61: ...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 page 117 Mute on off Mutes the audio sources Monitor on off Switches the Control Display on off Telephone list Display ...

Page 62: ...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 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 63: ...traint devices Follow the child restraint device manufac turer s instructions for selection installa tion and use of child restraint devices Other wise the degree of protection may be reduced BMW X5 for equipment with 3rd row seats make sure that the seat of the 2nd row seats on which the child restraint device is mounted is properly locked Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury for the ch...

Page 64: ...ld s seat remove the covers from the mounts for the LATCH anchor fittings as other wise the LATCH anchor fittings have no restraining effect Make sure that the LATCH mounts have properly clicked into place and that the child restraint device is resting snugly against the backrest Otherwise the protective action may be reduced The mounts for the LATCH anchors are located at the points indicated by ...

Page 65: ...cure the child restraint device in the event of an accident BMW X5 1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Tether strap hook 4 Mounting point 5 Backrest 6 Tether strap of child restraint device When using the cargo bay cover route the tether strap through between the backrest of the 2nd row seats and the cargo bay cover BMW X6 1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Tether strap hook 4 Mounting ...

Page 66: ...h three rows of seats 1 Slide 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 BMW X6 1 Route tether strap over the middle of the head restraint 2 Hook in the tether strap on the mounting point with the hook 3 Pull tether ...

Page 67: ... 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 68: ...adequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort access in vehicle refer to page 39 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button The system responds by automatically engag ing the starter for a certain period and automat ically disengaging it as soon as the engine starts Diesel engine When the engine ...

Page 69: ...oes not have to be inserted into the ignition lock for the parking brake to be set While driving If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to set the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion pull on the button longer The vehicle continues to brake forcefully for as long as you pull on the button The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up red a chime sounds and the brake l...

Page 70: ...panel lights up in green Indicator lamp on Canadian models If the transmission is in a drive position simply press on the gas pedal to begin driving The brake is automatically released and the indica tor lamp goes out Before driving into the car 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 v...

Page 71: ...ow this sequence 1 If necessary start by releasing the parking brake manually 2 Then release the automatic transmission s transmission lock manually refer to page 72 Jump starting and towing refer to information starting on page 280 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...

Page 72: ...n and the currently engaged gear are displayed Engaging transmission position You can only engage transmission posi tions D R or N when the engine is running With the vehicle stationary depress the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N otherwise the shift command will not be executed shiftlock To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position maintain pressure on the bra...

Page 73: ...de provides maximum accel eration Press the accelerator pedal beyond the increased resistance at full throttle Sport program and manual mode M S Press selector lever out of transmission position D toward the left The sport program is activated and DS is displayed in the instrument cluster in the BMW X6 S1 through S6 are displayed This position is recommended for a performance oriented driving styl...

Page 74: ...be released for towing Reengage the transmission lock after parking the vehicle at its destination If it also becomes necessary to manually release the parking brake follow this sequence 1 Secure the vehicle against rolling 2 Manually release the parking brake refer to page 69 3 Manually release the transmission lock of the automatic transmission Releasing 1 Slide back the cover of the cup holder ...

Page 75: ...e indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb needs to be replaced Signaling briefly Press lever to resistance point and hold for as long as you wish to signal Triple turn signal activation Press the lever up to the resistance point The turn signal flashes three times You can activate or deactivate this function iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the...

Page 76: ...termittent operation or rain sensor Press the button arrow 3 The LED in the but ton lights up Setting interval for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn the serrated dial 5 Deactivating intermittent operation or rain sensor Press the button again arrow 3 The LED goes out Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash Failure to do so could result in damage...

Page 77: ... with hot engine components Otherwise there is a dan ger of fire and to personal safety if the fluid is spilled All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser voir Fill with water and if required with a washer antifreeze according to manufacturer s recom mendations In order to maintain the mixture ratio mix the washer fluid before filling Capacity Approx 6 3 US quarts 6 liters Cruise control The c...

Page 78: ...e slightly Press the lever up to the resistance point arrow 1 until the desired speed is reached Accelerate more rapidly Press the lever beyond the resistance point arrow 1 until the desired speed is reached The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal The system stores the setting and maintains the set speed Reducing speed Repeatedly pull the lever up to the resistance point ...

Page 79: ...red speed Briefly press the button arrow 4 The stored speed is resumed and maintained With the ignition switched off the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be resumed again Displays in instrument panel 1 Stored desired speed 2 Selected desired speed appears briefly If mph or km h temporarily appears in the instrument panel display it is possi ble that the system prerequisites for operation a...

Page 80: ... refer to page 88 Retrieving date Press the button on turn signal lever upward the date appears To set the date refer to page 89 Pressing the button upward or downward sev eral times changes the display between clock outside temperature date and Check Control messages refer to page 86 Outside temperature warning If the display drops to 377 36 a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up A mes sage...

Page 81: ... lamp lights up In addition a message appears on the Control Display Checking coolant level refer to page 262 Engine oil temperature When the engine is at operating temperature the engine oil temperature is between approx 1707 806 and approx 2507 1206 When the engine oil temperature is too high a warning lamp lights up in the instrument panel Energy control Displays the current fuel consumption Th...

Page 82: ...ated cruising range available with the remaining fuel The range is projected based on the driving style over the last 20 miles 30 km Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles 50 km otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur Average speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine stopped are not included in the calculations of average speed T...

Page 83: ...respective menu item and press the controller 2 To confirm your selection press the con troller again Entering a distance manually 1 Select Distance to dest and press the controller 2 Turn the controller to select the distance to your destination 3 Press the controller to apply the setting The distance is automatically preset during the destination guidance of the navigation sys tem Trip computer ...

Page 84: ...uter 3 Press the controller Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date for the next maintenance are displayed briefly with the ignition switched 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 knob in the instrument panel refer to p...

Page 85: ...ta for the next main tenance are 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 nece...

Page 86: ...erwise 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 Status and press the controller 7 Select...

Page 87: ...ontinues to be visible even when the 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 86 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 messa...

Page 88: ...ting 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 the controller 6 Select a text message and press the con troller To exit the di...

Page 89: ...rent 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 4 Select S...

Page 90: ...y 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 controller 2 Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller The changed time is stored Switching on hour signal You will hear ...

Page 91: ...pted 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 settings and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Brightness is selected and pr...

Page 92: ...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 the safety belt reminder compared to the entertainment sound output The warning tones ha...

Page 93: ...again the LED goes out Automatic 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 f...

Page 94: ...ess 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 detection of objects is...

Page 95: ...stance Control appears on the Control Display you can switch the image to the rear view cam era refer to Displays on page 95 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...

Page 96: ...re of the rear view camera Their stepped col ors correspond to the 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 ...

Page 97: ... view camera is shown in the main window of the Control Display PDC in main window only PDC is shown in the main window of the Control Display Selecting displays 1 Select Maneuvering aids and press the controller refer to Activating driver assis tance functions 2 Turn the controller until View selection is selected and press the controller 3 Select the desired display and press the controller The ...

Page 98: ...ort est possible braking distance during full brak ing This system exploits all of the benefits pro vided by ABS Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the full braking DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels when starting off and accelerating The system also identifies unstable driving conditions such as a loss of traction at the r...

Page 99: ...DTC indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up For better control The indicator lamp flashes DTC controls the drive forces and brake forces The indicator lamps light up DTC is activated Deactivating DTC Press the button again the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes out xDrive xDrive is the 4 wheel drive system of your BMW The combined effects of xDrive and DSC further optimize th...

Page 100: ...icle 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 approx 4 mph 6 km h to 15 mph 25 km h You can specify a target speed within the...

Page 101: ... BMW 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 button...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...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 to 2 persons without luggage approx 155 miles 250 km With a medi...

Page 104: ...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 on the Control Display All wheels are yellow Flat tire or a major drop in inflation pressure in several tires A mess...

Page 105: ...re 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 or 4 persons without luggage approx 95 miles 150 km With a full load 4 or more persons cargo bay full approx...

Page 106: ... a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain con tinuously illuminated This sequence will con tinue upon subsequent vehicle start ups 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 reasons including the i...

Page 107: ...de air bag supports the side upper body area The head air bag supports the head 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 Keep the instrument cluster and window in the region of the passenger seat free of foreign ...

Page 108: ...e certain sit ting positions this can cause the front and side airbags to deactivate The indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up when this occurs In these cases change the sitting posi tion so that the front passenger airbags are acti vated and the indicator lamp goes out If the desired status cannot be produced by changing the sitting position transport the correspond ing person ...

Page 109: ...ag system checked immedi ately in case of a malfunction otherwise there is a danger that the airbag system 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 ...

Page 110: ...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 111: ...inment Mobility Care instructions Important information on this topic is provided on page 268 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 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 112: ...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 driving lamps refer to page 111 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 113: ...ntroller 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 driving lamps The daytime driving lamps light up in position 0 1 and 3 If the light switch remains in position 1 the par...

Page 114: ...he vehicle is at a standstill When driving in reverse both turning lamps are active High beams roadside parking lamps 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps Roadside parking lamps left or right You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking Switching on After parking the vehicle press the lever up or down beyond the resistance point for approx...

Page 115: ...terior 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 65 Switching interior lamps on and off manually Press the button If you wish the interior lamps footwell lamps door entry lighting and courtesy lamps to remain switched off all the time press the but ton for approx...

Page 116: ...r for the upper body region refer to Front ventilation on page 118 3 Air to footwell 4 Automatic climate control with 2 zone control refer to page 115 Automatic climate control with 4 zone control refer to page 119 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 117: ...w you only 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 th...

Page 118: ...lect 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 from the windshi...

Page 119: ...matic 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 or to quickly remo...

Page 120: ... 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 121: ...tched off the blower can be used to recirculate the air within the vehicle e g at high temperatures To do this turn the serrated dial 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 outside air...

Page 122: ...e temperature to outside influences throughout the year Temperature Set the desired temperature indi vidually on the left and right side The 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 a...

Page 123: ... You 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 bo...

Page 124: ... 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 125: ...he 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 Controls...

Page 126: ...ote 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 the integrated universal r...

Page 127: ... 6 to 9 seconds calibrate compass 9 to 12 seconds set left right hand drive vehicle 12 to 15 seconds set 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 indicates the number of t...

Page 128: ...ive vehicle Your digital compass is already set to right 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...

Page 129: ...ront and rear as well as in the rear console in the X6 Storage nets are located on the backrests of the front seats Do not stow hard or sharp edged objects in the storage nets otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci dent Clothes hooks When hanging clothing on the hooks ensure that it will not obstruct the driver s vision Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks If you ...

Page 130: ...the cup holders are opened The cup holders of the 3rd row seats are located in the center console between the seats BMW X6 Slide the cover forward Remove the beverage container before folding the rear seat backrest forward or using the ski bag otherwise it may cause dam age Ashtray Front To open the cover slide it forward Press the button The ashtray insert raises slightly and can be removed Onlin...

Page 131: ...he 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 12 V A...

Page 132: ...armrest Access to socket Pull off the cover BMW X6 in rear console Slide the cover back Access to socket Pull off the cover Rear center armrest BMW X6 and BMW X5 with 3rd row seats Pull on the loop and fold down the center arm rest BMW X5 without 3rd row seats Unlock the center armrest with the button in the lower section of the opening and fold down Cargo bay BMW X5 roll up cover Pull out the rol...

Page 133: ...h it forward arrow 1 2 Swing the case toward the inside refer to arrow 2 3 Push the case forward at the ends until it engages in the two side brackets 4 Check whether the case is properly locked in place by pulling it with a sudden move ment BMW X6 cargo bay cover Deploy cargo bay cover by pulling back Do not place heavy or hard objects on the cargo bay cover If you do so they may pose a danger to...

Page 134: ...de optimized protection observe the safety belt information on page 48 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 on the right and left side of the cargo bay and under the floor panel flap storage compartment right side of cargo bay Storage tray under...

Page 135: ...ed Dividing up cargo bay You can position the cargo as follows between the rear seat backrest and the telescopic 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 Hook the retaining strap into the mount 3 on t...

Page 136: ...ly the first time this cover also opens 3 Extend the ski bag between the front seats and fill it The zipper facilitates access to the stowed items and drying of the ski bag 4 BMW X5 insert the latch plate of the ski bag retaining strap into the center safety belt buckle that is marked CENTER BMW X6 attach the hook of the ski bag retaining strap to the eyelet on the rear seat backrest Only stow cle...

Page 137: ...mpletely removed e g for faster drying or to allow you to put it to other uses 1 Pull the handle toward the front arrow 1 2 Take out the ski bag upward arrow 2 3 Close the cover in the cargo bay Details on various inserts are available from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 138: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 139: ...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 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 140: ...r during this break in period Following part replacement Observe the break in instructions again if com ponents mentioned above must be replaced 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 environmen...

Page 141: ... liftgate Operate the vehicle only when the liftgate is completely closed Otherwise exhaust fumes could enter into the passenger compart ment If it is absolutely necessary to drive with the lift gate open 1 Close all windows as well as the glass sun roof panorama glass sunroof 2 Increase the air volume of the automatic cli mate control to a high level refer to page 116 Hot exhaust system As in all...

Page 142: ...long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required Even light but consistent pressure on the brake pedal can lead to high temperatures brake wear and possibly even brake failure The braking effect of the engine can be further increased by downshifting in the manual mode of the automatic transmission if necessary into first gear refer to page 71 This prevents an exc...

Page 143: ...ding limit 1 Locate the following statement on your vehicle s placard The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed YYY lbs or XXX kg Otherwise this could damage the vehicle and produce unstable vehicle operating conditions 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr...

Page 144: ...rd and as low as possible placing it directly behind the backrest Cover sharp edges and corners When transporting very heavy cargo with unoccupied rear seats insert the safety belts the outer safety belts in the BMW X5 into the buckles on the opposite sides Do not pile objects higher than the top edge of the backrest Wrap sharp edged or pointed objects which could strike the rear window while driv...

Page 145: ...rs Use only the lashing eyes pictured to fasten the heavy duty cargo straps Do not secure cargo with the attachment points for the top tether refer to page 62 otherwise they could be dam aged Roof mounted luggage rack A special rack system is available as an option for your BMW Please comply with the precau tions included with the installation instructions Loading roof mounted luggage rack Because...

Page 146: ...carefully for obstacles such as rocks or holes Try to avoid these obstacles whenever possible Make sure that the undercarriage does not touch the ground for example on crests and bumpy roads The ground clearance 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 conditions of the vehicle Only drive through road surfa...

Page 147: ...Driving tips 145 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 148: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 149: ...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 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 150: ...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 This display remains visible even if you change to another applica tion 1 Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window 2 Press the controller Ot...

Page 151: ...guage 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 assistance window Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 152: ...rammable memory buttons refer to page 21 Enter data only with the vehicle station ary and always give priority to the appli cable traffic regulations in the event of any con tradiction between traffic and road conditions and the instructions issued by the navigation system If you do not observe this precaution you can endanger the vehicle occupants and other road users Opening navigation system iD...

Page 153: ...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 154: ...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 155: ...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 immediat...

Page 156: ...glish 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 cannot be differentiat...

Page 157: ...nd 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 Moving map move th...

Page 158: ... 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 159: ... apply 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 151 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 guid...

Page 160: ... 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 157 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 161: ...ration refer to Entering a destina tion manually page 151 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 162: ...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 163: ...hways 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...

Page 164: ...on guidance 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 Via programmable memory buttons Press the button on which the desired destination is stored also r...

Page 165: ...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 166: ...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 north toward your current direction of travel or show the map in perspective At sc...

Page 167: ...ontroller 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 Navigation voice instructions and press the controller The voice instructions are switched on Repeat...

Page 168: ...oller The route is recalculated To exit from the menu without changing the route Select the arrow and press the controller Traffic information In many congested areas you can receive traf fic information transmitted by radio stations The traffic conditions are monitored by traffic management centers and the traffic information is periodically updated During destination guidance the traffic infor m...

Page 169: ...guidance the traffic infor mation on the planned route is marked with a yellow diamond First the traffic information along the planned route is shown sorted according to the distance to the current vehicle position With destination guidance switched off 1 Open the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to open Navigation 3 Select Traffic Info and press the control ler First the traffic info...

Page 170: ...s have been received Select a smaller scale to display these individually Traffic light failure Roadwork General traffic obstruction Transport of hazardous load Vehicle on wrong carriage way Danger Low clearance No parking Fog Heavy rain Slippery road Cross winds Smog Road closed Slow traffic Traffic back up Stopped traffic Icy roads Uneven surface Accident Lane closure Delay Police checkpoint Slo...

Page 171: ...ctivated 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 traffic ob...

Page 172: ...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 navigation DVD that is loaded In this case th...

Page 173: ...Navigation Driving tips 171 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 174: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 175: ...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 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 176: ...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 CD 4 Station scan ...

Page 177: ...r 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 t...

Page 178: ...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 179: ...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 180: ... 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 criteria ...

Page 181: ...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 182: ...s 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 Via programmable memory buttons You can also store a station on the programma ble memory buttons ...

Page 183: ...ess 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 iDrive for operating pri...

Page 184: ... 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 180 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 185: ...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 186: ...n 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 channel Dial the phone number Disabling 1 Select an enable...

Page 187: ...ll 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 Details and press the controller Additional information The name of the channel and addition...

Page 188: ... 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 189: ...he 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 starts automatically...

Page 190: ...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 the directory Select the directory and press the controller To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the contr...

Page 191: ...ss 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 controller To sample all tracks of the CD select Scan all and press the c...

Page 192: ...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 193: ...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 1on 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 flashing ...

Page 194: ... DVDs If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs DVDs this can be due to one of the following causes Filling 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...

Page 195: ...revent 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 ca...

Page 196: ...audio track Vehicles with two drives audio and video playback Vehicles with a single drive audio playback refer to page 197 Audio and video playback For your own safety the picture only appears on 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 on the Con trol Display unless the vehicle is stationary and the transmission i...

Page 197: ...ntroller 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 The current DVD will start play at the point selected Skipping chapter You can change to the next or previous chapter during playback 1 Press the controller during playback to hide the DVD control 2 Sele...

Page 198: ...ess the controller 3 Select DVD format and press the control ler Standard Zoom full screen playback Selecting language 1 Press the controller during playback 2 Select SET and press the controller 3 Select Language and press the controller 4 Select language or audio track and press the controller The languages and audio tracks are generally accompanied by an indication of how may channels are inclu...

Page 199: ...ral possible plots or display information on the film 1 Press the controller during playback 2 Select Menu and press the controller 3 Make your selection in the DVD specific menu To do so move the controller in the corresponding direction in order to select the menu items and then press the control ler 4 Select Confirm selection and press the controller You can also select language subtitles camer...

Page 200: ...is case the system usually skips to the next DVD in the DVD changer Selecting chapter Select the chapter by turning the controller If playback does not automatically continue after the end of a title then use the controller to select the next chapter A maximum of 99 chapters of a DVD can be played back Tone control In DVDs with multichannel or surround sound for optimum playback select an audio tr...

Page 201: ...ected 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 copyrighted material must be approved by Macrovision Unless oth erwise agreed upon with Macrovision it is only permissible for correspondingly protected media to be produced for private use The copying of this technology is strictly ...

Page 202: ...Drive 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 necessary With external devices the sound output via the vehicle speakers can di...

Page 203: ...hone use the BMW cable adaptor for Apple iPod iPhone For more information contact a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or consult our website www bmw com For audio playback via the vehicle speakers connect the iPod iPhone to the connections 1 and 2 The menu structure of the iPod iPhone is sup ported by the USB audio interface USB device Use a flexible adapter cable for connec tion to protect the U...

Page 204: ...er from other audio sources For a comparison of the volume adapt the sound output of the external device Via programmable memory buttons You can save the USB function on the pro grammable memory 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 ...

Page 205: ...sponding direction Notes Do not subject the audio device to extreme environmental conditions e g extremely high temperatures refer to the oper ating manual of the audio device Otherwise the audio device may be damaged impairing driv ing 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 Information o...

Page 206: ...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 1 8 in 3 5 mm 5 12 V sockets refer to page 130 Folding...

Page 207: ...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 208: ...ers 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 system switches on automatically when a CD or DVD is inserted Playing CD DVD The menu item with which the contents o...

Page 209: ...guage 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 these circum stances In this case try to make the selection using the DVD specific menu 1 Press the button on the remote con trol during playback 2 Press the buttons on the remo...

Page 210: ...apter 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 con trol during playback 2 Select the symbol 3 Press the button To ...

Page 211: ...descriptions 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 title 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 ...

Page 212: ...D 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 211 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 ...

Page 213: ...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 214: ...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 215: ...lect type of display Scroll with the menu guidance buttons of the remote control Show slide show Turn the serrated dial 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 216: ...k by the DVD player 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 the...

Page 217: ... 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 218: ...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 219: ...Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 217 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 220: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 221: ...ations This chapter summarizes how to operate your mobile phone using iDrive or voice control and how to use BMW Assist or BMW TeleServices Communications Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 222: ...ect your particular attention to the following Only make entries when the traffic situa tion allows you to do so Do 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 mob...

Page 223: ...one e g via the following menu items Bluetooth activated Connection not with confirmation Reconnect 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 pairing The igniti...

Page 224: ... 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 225: ... mobile 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 m...

Page 226: ... to the rear to change to the bottom field 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 ...

Page 227: ...e if necessary If the Bluetooth link is 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 pr...

Page 228: ...due to excessively loud background 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 Requi...

Page 229: ...ng of national dialing code area code and phone 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 con troller 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 ...

Page 230: ...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 231: ...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 232: ...or 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 controller With two drives Move the controller backwards until the bottom field is selected 3 Select the desired character and press the controller Each character is sent im...

Page 233: ... 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 prerequisites as for operation via iDrive apply refer to page 226 Symbols in Owner s Manual Voice commands Activating system 1 Briefly press the button on the steering wheel An acoustic signal indicates th...

Page 234: ...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 235: ... 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 Inserting 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 secon...

Page 236: ... 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 E...

Page 237: ...vices The following services are available via BMW Assist Emergency request refer to page 279 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 serio...

Page 238: ... Using services Contact 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 operatin...

Page 239: ...rol 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 BMW Teleservice call 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 appoin...

Page 240: ...vated BMW TeleServices services are displayed 6 Options is selected press the controller 7 Select Update services and press the controller Contacting BMW Customer Relations For information on all aspects of your vehicle you can contact BMW Customer Relations 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller forward to select Communication 3 Change to upper field if necessary Turn ...

Page 241: ...ler 5 Select Start service and press the con troller The BMW Assist Response Center will connect you with a BMW Assist concierge Displaying transferred data Select the received message if necessary and press the controller Dialing a phone number or transferring an address for destination guidance 1 Select Options and press the controller 2 Select a menu item With Call you can establish a telephone...

Page 242: ...rvices and press the controller Activating BMW Assist BMW Assist must be activated to use the ser vices Requirements Make sure that the vehicle can determine its current position Reception is best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky Leave vehicle ignition switched on during the activation process Activating 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the m...

Page 243: ... open another menu the activation process continues to run in the background Displaying vehicle data With BMW Assist activated you can have the Telematics ID displayed The Telematics ID is used to identify your vehicle These data are transmitted to the service 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 p...

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Page 245: ...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 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 246: ... 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 filler nozzle com pletely into the filler pipe Avoid raising the fill...

Page 247: ... recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high quality brand such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier Detergent Gasoline Failure to comply with these recommendations may also result in unscheduled maintenance BMW X5 with BMW Advanced Diesel Required fuel Ultra low sulfur diesel The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel with a low sulfur content Ultra low sulfur diesel AST...

Page 248: ... the engine Incorrect fueling The warning lamp lights up The reservoir has been filled with an incorrect fluid Please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehi cle Center Have diesel exhaust fluid refilled Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center refills the diesel exhaust fluid as part of the regular maintenance If you adhere to this maintenance schedule it is usually not necessary to refill any fluid...

Page 249: ...occurs immediately rinse eyes with ample water and contact a doctor if neces sary If diesel exhaust fluid comes into contact with surfaces of your vehicle rinse the affected sur faces with water or else damage may occur Keep diesel exhaust fluid out of reach of chil dren Suitable diesel exhaust fluid Preferred BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid This bottle and its special adapter permit convenient refilling...

Page 250: ...esult in a fire hazard Contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center Bottle disposal You can have bottles for diesel exhaust fluid properly disposed of at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center Only dispose of empty bottles in your house hold garbage if the local legal regulations permit it Reserve display After refilling the reserve continues to appear after the engine is restarted After the v...

Page 251: ...esponse Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to a loss of control over the vehicle After correcting the tire inflation pressure reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor refer to page 100 or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor refer to page 102 Pressure specifications The tables below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature The inflation pressures ...

Page 252: ...m h please observe and if necessary adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph 160 km h from the relevant table on the following pages Oth erwise tire damage and accidents could occur Observe all national and local maximum speed limits otherwise violations of the law could occur Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 253: ...2 220 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 32 220 32 220 32 220 38 260 25...

Page 254: ... R 19 111 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 36 250 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...

Page 255: ...heel T 155 90 D 18 113 M T 155 80 R 19 114 M 60 420 60 420 60 420 60 420 60 420 60 420 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 289 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds up to a max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold ti...

Page 256: ...e 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 significantly from the norm due to variations in d...

Page 257: ...uld not drop below 0 12 in 3 mm although for example 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 winte...

Page 258: ... 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 tolerances mean that even wheels and tires with identical official size ratings could actually have different dimensions than the approved units these differences could lead to body contact and with it the risk of severe acci dents If non approved...

Page 259: ...re 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 Even with tires of the same size BMW recommends that you not rotate the front tires to the rear or vice versa as this can nega tively affect handling characteristics When the vehicle is equi...

Page 260: ...ned 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 otherwise injuries may result If you see...

Page 261: ... BMW X5 1 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp and windshield cleaning systems refer to page 75 2 Starting aid terminal refer to page 280 3 Expansion tank for coolant refer to page 262 4 Filler neck for engine oil refer to Adding engine oil on page 261 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 262: ...ped 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 button...

Page 263: ...ecked immedi ately otherwise engine damage may result if too much oil has been added Please observe recalculated service inter val for engine oil Do not add engine oil Before continuing to drive note the recalculated remaining mile age until the next oil change service refer to Service requirements on page 82 Have the system checked as soon as possible Adding engine oil BMW X5 BMW X6 Do not add 1 ...

Page 264: ...mally drive your BMW Approved oils belong to the SAE classifi cations 0W 40 0W 30 5W 40 and 5W 30 These oils can be used for driving at all outside temperatures Coolant Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot Escaping coolant can cause burns Coolant is composed of equal parts water and a coolant additive Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your BMW You...

Page 265: ...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 266: ...ssive misfiring of the engine In this case you should reduce your speed and proceed to the nearest BMW Sports Activity 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 ...

Page 267: ...on a regular basis Otherwise signifi cant soiling and road salt can cause damage to the vehicle After washing the vehicle apply the brakes briefly to dry them Failure to do so may lead to a reduction in braking efficiency and also to corrosion of the brake rotors Car washes Give preference to cloth car washes Before driving into the car wash make sure that it is suitable for your BMW Pay attention...

Page 268: ...of the mirrors Wiper blades Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to prevent streaking The presence of wax and sealant residues and dirt on the windows leads to streaking during wiper operation and results in premature wear on wiper blades as well as interference with the rain sensor Caring for the vehicle finish Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value and protects the paint from t...

Page 269: ...o the seat covering Make sure that the Velcro fasteners are closed Leather leather covered paneling The leather used by BMW is a high quality natural product Slight patterns in the grain are part of the typical properties of a natu ral leather Dust and dirt from the road chafe in pores and folds and result in considerable wear and cause the leather surface to become prematurely brit tle We therefo...

Page 270: ...id using excessive pressure when cleaning displays otherwise you could damage them Never use chemical based cleansers or household scouring products Keep all liquids away from the equipment Otherwise surfaces or electrical components could be attacked or damaged CD DVD player Do not use cleaning CDs they can dam age parts of the player Storing your vehicle When storing your vehicle for longer than...

Page 271: ...W recommends 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 b...

Page 272: ...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 fatal injuries when work is carried out improperly Halogen bulbs Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps daytime driving lamps 35 Watt bulb H8 ...

Page 273: ...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 Rotate the bulb socket to the left and remove 4 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it t...

Page 274: ...w 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 Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained perso...

Page 275: ...tally damaged during replace ment 1 Turn the cover to the left and remove 2 Left side of vehicle Rotate the bulb holder to the right refer to arrow and remove Right side of vehicle Rotate the bulb holder to the left and remove 3 Disconnect plug and replace bulb 4 Install in the reverse order Side marker lamps 5 Watt bulb WY5W XLL 1 Rotate the bulb holder to the left and remove 2 Pull the bulb out ...

Page 276: ...o the left for removal and replace ment 5 Install in the reverse order Turn signal 1 Open the side panel in the cargo bay 2 Remove the first aid kit and warning trian gle if necessary 3 Remove bulb holder along with bulb and replace 4 Install in the reverse order Backup lamp 1 Open the side panel in the cargo bay 2 Remove the first aid kit and warning trian gle if necessary 3 Remove bulb holder al...

Page 277: ...ged tire With Flat Tire Monitor refer to Indication of a flat tire page 101 With Tire Pressure Monitor refer to Mes sage with low tire inflation pressure page 103 You will recognize run flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire refer to Run flat tires page 256 When mounting new tires or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa use run flat tires f...

Page 278: ...pacity To avoid serious or fatal injury never lie under the vehicle and never start the engine while it is supported by the jack What you will need To avoid rattling noises later on note the posi tions of the tools before removing them then return them to their initial positions after com pleting work The tools are located in the mount under the floor panel flap 1 Vehicle jack 2 Vehicle jack crank...

Page 279: ... Check and correct the tire inflation pressure at the earliest opportunity Protect valve stems with valve screw caps against dirt and contamination Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source of gradual air loss 4 Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor refer to page 100 or reset the Tire Pressure Moni tor refer to page 102 5 Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi ble and have the new wheel tire balanced...

Page 280: ...ust be initialized refer to page 46 Digital compass The system must be calibrated refer to page 126 Before removing the vehicle from stor age consult your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center Fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub stitute of another color or amperage rating as this could lead to a circuit overload ultimately resulting in a fire in t...

Page 281: ...lashes 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 If conditions allow remain in the vehicle until the connection has been established You will then be able to provid...

Page 282: ...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 283: ...sful wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge 3 Let the engines run for a few minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the connection sequence 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 transp...

Page 284: ...th 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 observe the following Clearance and maneuvering capability will be sharply limited during cornering When mou...

Page 285: ...Mobility 283 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 286: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 287: ... the technical data the short commands of the voice activation 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 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 288: ...6 600 6 300 4 200 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 225 305 350 475 425 580 at engine speed rpm 2 750 3 400 3 800 1 750 2 250 BMW X6 X6 xDrive35i X6 xDrive50i Displacement cu in cmμ 181 8 2 979 268 2 4 395 No of cylinders 6 8 Maximum output hp 300 400 at engine speed rpm 5 800 6 250 5 500 6 400 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 300 407 450 610 at engine speed rpm 1 400 5 000 1 800 4 500 Online Edition for Part no 01 ...

Page 289: ...ions Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions BMW X5 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 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 290: ...ensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 42 0 ft 12 8 m Height with roof rack 66 9 in 1 699 mm With mixed tires the vehicle width may exceed the specified dimension Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 291: ...ats lbs kg lbs kg 2 767 1 255 2 778 1 260 3 020 1 370 3 020 1 370 3 064 1 390 3 064 1 390 Approved rear axle weight without 3rd row seats lbs kg lbs kg 3 803 1 725 3 395 1 540 3 869 1 755 3 395 1 540 3 858 1 750 3 395 1 540 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 220 100 220 100 Cargo bay capacity cu ft l 21 9 61 8 620 1 750 21 9 61 8 620 1 750 21 9 61 8 620 1 750 BMW X6 X6 xDrive35i X6 xDrive5...

Page 292: ...ld washer with headlamp washer system US quarts liters approx 6 9 6 5 For more details page 75 BMW X6 Notes Fuel tank US gal liters approx 22 5 85 Fuel grade page 245 of that reserve X6 xDrive35i X6 xDrive50i US gal liters US gal liters approx 2 1 8 approx 3 2 12 Windshield washer with headlamp washer system US quarts liters approx 6 9 6 5 For more details page 75 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 ...

Page 293: ...p direction of travel Assistance window arrow display Assistance window perspective Assistance window current position Assistance window trip computer or Assistance window onboard info To change scale in assistance window 164 Assistance window scale feet or Assistance window scale miles Function Command To open phone 221 Phone To dial phone number 227 Dial number To display phone book 228 A to Z T...

Page 294: ...p facing north Map direction of travel or Perspective To change scale 164 Scale miles or Scale feet To display roads or towns cities along route 164 Route list To switch on voice instructions 165 Navigation info on To switch off voice instructions 165 Navigation info off To repeat voice instructions 165 Repeat navigation info To open route 160 164 Route menu To open New route 166 New route To disp...

Page 295: ...ostore To open WB 183 Weatherband menu To switch on weatherband 183 Weatherband on To select a weatherband station 183 Choose weatherband station To open SAT 184 SAT radio menu To switch on satellite radio 184 SAT radio To open Presets of satellite radio 185 SAT radio presets To open All channels of satellite radio 185 SAT radio all channels To open Categories of satellite radio 185 SAT radio cate...

Page 296: ...es Info sources To open Settings Settings To open Door locks 29 Door locks To open Steering wheel buttons 59 Steering wheel buttons To open Lighting 73 Lighting To open Service requirements 82 Service requirements To open Service 82 Service To open BMW Service 236 BMW service settings To display Check Control messages 86 Check Control messages To open Head Up Display 107 Head up display To set bri...

Page 297: ...Reference 295 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 298: ...ation 117 AUC Automatic recirculated air control 117 recirculated air mode 117 Air recirculation on off 59 Air vents 114 refer to Ventilation 118 Air vents of automatic climate control 114 Air volume 116 120 AKI refer to Fuel specifications 245 Alarm system 38 avoiding unintentional alarms 39 interior motion sensor 39 switching off alarm 38 switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion senso...

Page 299: ... air control AUC 117 Automatic soft closing 33 Automatic station search 179 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 70 deactivating selector lever interlock 71 kick down 71 manually releasing transmission lock 72 tow starting 282 with comfort access 40 Automatic ventilation 121 AUTO program for automatic climate control 115 120 Auto Request 237 Autostore on the radio 180 AUX 175 200 202 AUX In conn...

Page 300: ...ontrol Display 89 of the rear view camera 95 on Head Up Display 108 Brightness Position 108 Button for starting engine 65 Buttons on steering wheel 11 Bypassing traffic congestion 169 C Calibrating driver s seat 55 California Proposition 65 Warning 6 Call 228 239 Call accepting 226 displaying accepted 229 ending 227 in absence 229 starting 227 Calling from phone book 228 from Top 8 list 229 redial...

Page 301: ...sampling tracks 189 selecting a track 188 switching on off 174 tone control 175 volume 175 Cell phone refer to Mobile phone Center armrest front 127 rear 130 Center brake lamp 272 275 Center console 14 Central locking system 29 comfort access 39 from inside vehicle 32 Changes technical refer to For your own safety 5 refer to Parts and accessories 6 Changing gears using shift paddles 71 Changing la...

Page 302: ... displaying 169 entering 158 storing 158 Customer Relations 230 238 Cylinders refer to Engine data 286 D Data 286 capacities 290 dimensions 287 engine 286 technical data 286 weights 289 Date 89 Date 78 display format 89 retrieving 78 setting 89 Date format 89 Daytime driving lamps 111 Deactivated 51 Defrosting windows 116 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 116 Defrost position refer to D...

Page 303: ...55 Driver s seat climate 56 Driving lamps refer to Parking lamps low beams 110 Driving on poor roads 144 Driving route refer to Displaying route 163 Driving stability control systems 96 Driving through water 140 Driving tips refer to General driving notes 138 Dry air refer to Cooling function 117 Drying the air refer to Cooling function 117 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 96 indicator lamp 13 97 DTC...

Page 304: ... data 286 Engine overheating refer to Coolant temperature 79 Engine speed 286 Engine starting refer to Starting engine 66 Entering country of destination 151 Entering destination 151 Entering house number or intersection 152 Entering intersection 152 Entering street 152 Entertainment 174 Entertainment sound output on off 175 Equalizer refer to Tone control 177 Equalizer refer to Tone control 177 E...

Page 305: ...trol 123 Gasoline refer to Required fuel 245 Gasoline display refer to Fuel gauge 80 Gearshifts automatic transmission with Steptronic 71 General driving notes 138 139 Glass sunroof convenience operation from outside 32 convenience operation with comfort access 40 remote control 30 Glass sunroof electric 45 moving manually 46 opening closing 45 power interruption 46 raising 45 Glove compartment 12...

Page 306: ...dio readiness 65 Ignition key position 2 refer to Ignition on 65 Ignition lock 65 starting engine with comfort access 40 Indicator warning lamps 13 active steering 104 airbags 107 DSC 13 97 DTC 97 fasten safety belt 55 Flat Tire Monitor 101 fog lamps 13 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 103 Individual air distribution 117 Individually programmable buttons on steering wheel 59 Individual settings refer to ...

Page 307: ...36 opening manually 33 36 Light emitting diodes LEDs 270 Lighter 129 Lighter socket 129 Lighting 73 111 Lighting instruments 113 lamps and bulbs 269 of the vehicle refer to Lamps 110 Light switch 110 Limit 87 Load 141 Loading 141 securing cargo 143 stowing cargo 142 vehicle 141 Load securing equipment refer to Securing cargo 143 Lock after driving 33 Lock buttons in the doors refer to Locking 33 L...

Page 308: ...29 operation via iDrive 226 redialing 229 refer to separate operating instructions Top 8 229 touch tone dialing 230 Monitor refer to iDrive 16 Monitoring tire pressure refer to FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100 Monitor on off 59 MP3 refer to Compressed audio files 187 Multifunction steering wheel refer to Buttons on steering wheel 11 Multifunction switch refer to Turn signals headlamp flasher high beams 7...

Page 309: ... air refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control 117 Outside temperature display 78 changing unit of measure 89 Outside temperature warning 78 Overview for DVD system in rear 213 P Panic mode 30 Panorama glass sunroof 42 moving manually 44 power failure 44 raising opening closing 43 Park Distance Control PDC 91 Parked car operation 121 Parked car ventilation 121 Parked car ventilation 121 acti...

Page 310: ...comfort access 40 Rain sensor 74 Random for DVD system in rear 211 refer to Random sequence 190 Random all for DVD system in rear 212 in audio mode 190 Random directory for DVD system in rear 212 in audio mode 190 Random sequence 190 RDS Radio Data System 181 Reading lamps 113 Rear automatic climate control air flow 120 switching off 120 Rear climate control 120 Rear enabled 204 Rear entertainment...

Page 311: ...hanger 197 DVD system in rear 209 Reverse CD changer 190 CD player 190 DVD changer 195 Reverse gear automatic transmission with Steptronic 71 Road map 164 Roadside Assistance 236 Roadside Assistance 280 Roadside assistance 236 Roadside parking lamps 112 Roller sun blinds 126 Roll up cover 130 Roof load capacity 289 Roof mounted luggage rack 143 Rope refer to Tow starting and towing 281 Rotary push...

Page 312: ... 261 Service requirements 82 also refer to CBS Condition Based Service 263 SET DVD changer 195 rear seat entertainment 207 Set on trip computer 82 Settings 241 when unlocking 30 Settings changing on Control Display 88 clock 12h 24h mode 89 configuring refer to Personal Profile 28 Setting speed limit 87 Setting time refer to Preselecting activation times 122 Shifting automatic transmission with Ste...

Page 313: ...orage compartments 127 Store in Satellite radio 186 with the radio 180 Store in address book for navigation 158 Storing current position 158 Storing radio stations 180 Storing sitting position refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 50 Storing tires 257 Storing vehicle 268 Storing your vehicle 268 Street for destination entry 152 Subtitles in DVD system in rear 209 Summer tires refer to Whe...

Page 314: ...g 277 Touch tone dialing 230 Tow fitting 281 Towing 281 tow fitting 281 Town City for destination entry 151 Town city for destination entry 151 Tow starting 281 282 TPM 102 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 101 resetting system 102 system limits 102 warning lamp 103 Tracks finding 189 random sequence 190 sampling scan 189 Traction assist feature refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 96 Traction control r...

Page 315: ...igation system 165 muting 60 165 repeating 60 165 switching on off 60 165 volume 166 Voice phone book 232 Volume 174 audio sources 174 mobile phone 226 setting speed dependent 176 voice instructions 166 Volume distribution in audio mode front rear 176 right left 176 Volume of warning tones 90 W Warning lamps refer to Indicator and warning lamps 13 Warning messages refer to Check Control 85 Warning...

Page 316: ...60 Word matching principle for navigation 161 Working in the engine compartment 258 Wrenches screwdrivers refer to Onboard toolkit 269 X xDrive 97 Xenon lamps 272 bulb changing 272 Xenon light 270 bulb changing 270 Z Zoom for DVD system in rear 209 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

Page 317: ...01 41 2 600 792 ue BL260079200U The Ultimate Driving Machine More about BMW bmwusa com Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 792 09 08 BMW AG ...

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