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Owner’s Manual for Vehicle
The Ultimate
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X5 3.0i X5 4.4i X5 4.8is
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new BMW. The manual contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your BMW's unique array of advanced technical fea- tures. It also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you to maintain your BMW's value throughout an extended service life. For additional information refer to the supple- mental manuals. This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG
Contents
About this Owner's Manual 8
Symbols used 8
Your individual vehicle 8
Status at time of printing 9
For your own safety 9
Symbol on vehicle parts 10
Service and Warranty 10
Reporting safety defects 11Cockpit 14 Instrument cluster 15
Indicator and warning lamps 19 Buttons on steering wheel 23
Warning triangle 24
First-aid kit 24
Refueling 24
Fuel specifications 26© 2004 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 158 701
US English IX/04
Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.Locks and security systems: Keys 30
Central locking system 30
Opening and closing:from outside 31
Opening and closing:
from inside 34
Liftgate 35
Tailgate 36
Alarm system 38
Windows 39
Panorama glass sunroof 41Adjustments: Sitting safely 43
Seats 44
Mechanical seat adjustment 45
Power seat adjustment 46
Head restraints 47
Power rear-seat backrestadjustment 48
Safety belts 49
Seat, mirror and steering wheelmemory 50
Heated seats 52
Steering wheel 52
Steering wheel heater 53
Mirrors 54Key Memory 63
Airbags 57
Transporting children safely 59
Vehicle Memory,s Passenger safety systems:
Driving: Ignition lock 64
Starting engine 64
Switching off engine 65
Handbrake 66
Manual transmission 66
Automatic transmission withSteptronic 67
Turn signals/
headlamp flasher 70
Washer/wiper system/rain sensor 71
Cruise control 74Everything under control: Odometer, outside temperature
display 76
Tachometer 77
Energy control 77
Engine oil thermometer 78
Fuel gage 78
Coolant temperature gage 79
Service Interval Display 79
Check Control 80
Computer 82
MID Multi-InformationDisplay 84
Digital clock in MID 85
Computer in MID 88Technology for safety and driving convenience: PDC Park Distance Control 93
Antilock Brake System 94
DSC Dynamic StabilityControl 95
xDrive 97
HDC Hill Descent Control 97
Self-leveling suspension 98
2-axle self-levelingsuspension 99
Brake Force Display 101
Flat Tire Monitor 101Lamps: Parking lamps/low beams 103
Adaptive Head Light 104
High beams/roadside parkinglamps 104
Front fog lamps 105
Instrument lighting 105
Interior lamps 105Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioner 107
Automatic climate control 110
Roller sun blinds 115
Independent ventilation 116Cabin convenience: Integrated universal remote
control 117
Portable phone 119
Glove compartment 120 Storage compartments 120 Cup holders 121
Ashtray, front 122 Ashtray, rear 122 Cigarette lighter, rear 123Loading and transporting: Ski bag 124 Cargo area
Folding rear backrests down 126 Roll-up cover 126 Partition net 127 Flaps in cargo area 128 Power outlets 129 Pull-out floor in cargo area 130
Cargo loading 131 Roof-mounted luggage rack 133
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Contents
Care and maintenance: The BMW Maintenance
System 154
OBD interface socket 155
Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 158
Windshield wiper blades 158
Lamps and bulbs 159
Changing a tire 163
Vehicle battery 168
Fuses 169Assistance, giving and receiving: Receiving assistance 170
Jump starting 171
Tow-starting and towing 172Special operating instructions: Breaking-in 136
General driving notes 137
Driving your X5 138
Safe braking 140Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressure 141
Tire identification marks 143
Wheel/tire condition 144
Replacing wheels/tires 146
Snow chains 147Under the hood: Hood 148
Engine compartmentessentials 149
Washer fluid 150
Engine oil 150
Coolant 152
Brake fluid 153a
Engine specifications 178
Dimensions 179
Weights 180
Capacities 181Everything from A to Z 184
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Notes
Notes
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About this Owner's Manual We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you desire an initial overview of your vehicle, this can be found in the first chapter. Should you want to sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as well; it is an important component of your vehi- cle. Additional sources of information: If you have any questions, your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center will be glad to advise you. You can find information on BMW, e.g. technology, on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.
Your individual vehicle On buying your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individ- ualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group. We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. Sections describing options and special equipment are marked by an asterisk * to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment. Should equipment of your BMW not be described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the included Supple- mentary Owner's Manuals.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility 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 environ-
ment.
< Marks the end of a specific item of information.
* Indicates special equipment, country- specific equipment and optional extras, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer to page 63. Identifies func- tions that can be specifically adapted for a particular key or vehicle. These adjustments can be performed by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
Notes
Status at time of printing 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. Thus in rare circumstances, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those of your vehicle.
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For your own safety Maintenance and repair:
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high- performance electronics, requires spe- cially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, only have corre- sponding work on your BMW carried out by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If work is carried out improperly there is a danger of consequential damage and the related safety risks.<
California Proposition 65 Warning: California laws require us to state the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, con- tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of com- ponent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com- pounds. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<
Parts and accessories:
For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved
by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thor- oughly tested by BMW to ensure opti- mum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workman- ship. BMW will not accept any liability for damages resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW.
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BMW cannot test every product on the market to determine whether it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones – including operation of any portable phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna – or trans- ceiver equipment such as CB, walkie- talkie, ham radio or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. Refer to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center for additional information.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified auto- motive part.<
Symbol on vehicle parts
Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this
Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.
Service and Warranty This manual is supplemented by a Ser- vice and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Ser- vice Guide Booklet for Canadian mod- els. We recommend that you read this pub- lication thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following warranties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty > Federal Emissions System Defect
Warranty
> Federal Emissions Performance
Warranty
> California Emissions Control System
Limited Warranty
Detailed information about these war- ranties is listed in the Service and War- ranty Information Booklet for US mod- els or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Notes
Reporting safety defects The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National High- way Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 800-831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi- vidual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in Wash- ington, D.C. area or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
Overview
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Cockpit
1 Parking lamps/low beams 103
2 Fog lamps 105
3 > Turn signals 70> Roadside parking lamps 104
> High beams 104
> Headlamp flasher 70
> Computer 824 Washer/wiper system/rain sensor 71
5 Rear window defroster 108, 113
6 Central locking system 307 Hazard warning flashers 8 Horn: the entire surface 9 Adjusting steering wheel 52
Instrument cluster X5 3.0i, 4.4i
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1 Fuel gage 78
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 223 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lamps 19
5 Tachometer 77
Energy control 77
to 22
6 Coolant temperature gage 79
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7 Indicator and warning lamps 19
11 Display for computer;
to 22
8 Reset button for trip odometer 76
9 Indicator for Check Control 8010 Odometer and trip odometer 76
operation via turn signal lever, refer to page 82: > Outside temperature > Average fuel consumption > Cruising range > Average speed
12 Service Interval Display 79
13 Selector lever and program displayfor automatic transmission* 67
14 Indicator and warning lamps 19to 22
Instrument cluster X5 3.0i, 4.4i*
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1 Fuel gage 78
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 22
3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lamps 19to 22
5 Tachometer 77
Energy control 77
6 Coolant temperature gage 79
7 Indicator and warning lamps 19
to 22
12 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission* 67
8 Reset button for trip odometer 76
9 Service Interval Display 7913 CHECK button 80
14 Indicator and warning lamps 1910 Indicator for
> Trip odometer/odometer 76
> Outside temperature 7611 Indicator for Check Control 80
to 22
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1 Fuel gage 78
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 22
3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lamps 19to 22
5 Tachometer 77
Engine oil thermometer
6 Coolant temperature gage 79
7 Indicator and warning lamps 19
12 Selector lever and program display
to 22
for automatic transmission 67
8 Reset button for trip odometer 76
9 Service Interval Display 7913 CHECK button 80
14 Indicator and warning lamps 1910 Indicator for
> Trip odometer/odometer 76
> Outside temperature 7611 Indicator for Check Control 80
to 22
Indicator and warning lamps
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Technology that monitors itself Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by + are tested for proper functioning whenever the ignition key is turned. They each light up once for dif- ferent periods of time. If a fault should occur in one of the monitored systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started or it lights up while the vehicle is moving. You will see how to react to this in the following section.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current + The battery is not being charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator drive belt or in the charging circuit of the alternator. Have the system checked immediately.
If the drive belt is defective, do not continue driving. The engine could be damaged due to overheating. If the drive belt is defective, increased steer- ing effort is also required.<
Handbrake*/ brake hydraulic system + Lights up with handbrake
engaged. For additional information, refer to page 66 Comes on although the handbrake is released: stop immediately. The brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to below the minimum level. At the same time, a considerably longer brake pedal travel may be noticeable. Have the system checked immediately.
Engine oil pressure + Stop immediately and switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level; top up as required. If the oil level is correct: have the system checked immediately.
During continued driving increased brake pedal pressure may be necessary, and considerably longer braking distances may result. Please remember to adapt your driving style accordingly.<
Do not continue driving. The engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.<
Before continuing your journey, be sure to read the notes on pages 140 and 153. Also comes on in the Check Control with the message CHECK BRAKE LININGS.
Indication of the malfunction in Canadian models described above.
Indication of the above- described malfunction in Cana- dian models.
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Transmission temperature* + The transmission is overheated. Reduce speed immediately and
stop at a suitable location so that the system can cool down again. Have the system checked immediately.
Yellow: stop immediately
Flat Tire Monitor + An acoustic signal also sounds: there is a flat tire or extensive inflation pressure loss. Reduce speed immediately for stopping while avoiding extreme braking and steering maneu- vers. For additional information, refer to page 102
Red or yellow: continue to drive cautiously
The red brake warning lamp lights up together with the warn- ing lamps for ABS and DSC/ xDrive. In addition, a warning signal sounds: ABS, DSC, HDC and xDrive have failed. Drive may then only be carried out via the rear axle. Have the system checked as
soon as possible. For additional information, refer to pages 94, 95
Proceed cautiously and defen- sively. When driving on poor
roads, avoid using full throttle or press- ing the accelerator beyond the kick- down point and also avoid forceful braking or full braking. Otherwise the drive train may be damaged or acci- dents can occur.<
If the brake warning lamp lights up yel- low in the described combination, the EBV Electronic brake-force distribution is still available.
Indicator and warning lamps
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Red: an important reminder
Handbrake* Lights up with handbrake engaged.
For additional information, refer to page 66
Handbrake warning lamp* for Canadian models
Please fasten safety belts + Indicator lamp flashes or lights up. In addition, a signal sounds
and, depending on the equipment, a message* appears in the Check Con- trol. Please check safety belts for cor- rect placement. The belt memory is activated when the safety belt on the driver's side has not yet been fastened. The belt memory is also active from a speed of approx. 5 mph/8 km/h when the passenger belt has not yet been fastened, heavy objects are placed on the front passenger seat or passengers sitting in the front remove their safety belts. For additional information on safety belts, refer to page 49
Airbags + Malfunction in airbag system. Have the system checked as
soon as possible. For additional information, refer to page 57
Yellow: check as soon as possible
DBC Dynamic Brake Control + Malfunction in the DBC system. Please have the system
checked as soon as possible. For details on DBC, refer to page 94
Indication of the above- described malfunction in Cana- dian models. Engine oil level Comes on while driving: the oil level is at the absolute minimum;
refill as soon as possible. Do not drive more than approx. 30 miles/50 km until you do. For additional information, refer to page 150
Engine oil level Comes on after the engine has been switched off: add engine
oil at your earliest opportunity, e.g. when you stop to refuel. For additional information, refer to page 150
Automatic transmission* The automatic transmission switches into the emergency
program due to a fault. Have the system checked as soon as possible. For additional information, refer to page 69
Brake pads* + Have the condition of the brake pads checked.
For additional information, refer to page 140
Self-leveling suspension* + The self-leveling suspension is inactive. Have the system
checked as soon as possible. For additional information, refer to page 98
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control/ xDrive + The warning lamp lights up con- tinuously and a warning signal sounds: DSC and HDC or the xDrive 4-wheel drive system have failed. The stabilizing interventions of DSC or the xDrive 4-wheel drive system are no longer available. Drive may then only be carried out via the rear axle. Have the system checked as soon as possible. For additional information, refer to page 95
Proceed cautiously and defen- sively. When driving on poor
roads, avoid using full throttle or press- ing the accelerator beyond the kick- down point and also avoid forceful braking or full braking. Otherwise the drive train may be damaged or acci- dents can occur.<
Engine electronics* Malfunction in the engine elec- tronics. You can continue to drive with reduced engine output or engine speed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon + If the indicator lamp lights up continuously or intermittently, there is a fault in the exhaust-relevant electronic systems. Although the vehi- cle remains operable, the system must be checked as soon as possible. For additional information, refer to page 155
Indication of the above- described malfunction in Cana- dian models. Check Gas Cap* + Warning lamp lights up. Fuel filler cap is not properly closed or is missing. Check whether the fuel filler cap is properly closed. For additional information, refer to page 25
Green: for your information
Turn signals Flashes when the turn signals are operated. Rapid flashing
indicates a system malfunction. For additional information, refer to page 70
Cruise control* Lights up when system is switched on: ready for operation
using the buttons on the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to page 74
Fog lamps Lights up when fog lamps are switched on.
For additional information, refer to page 105
Blue: for your information
High beams Lights up when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated. For additional information, refer to pages 70, 104
Buttons on steering wheel*
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The buttons integrated in the steering wheel are provided so that you can operate a number of accessories quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions. You may oper- ate: > selected functions of the audio
sources*
> the recirculated-air mode of the air conditioner* or the steering-wheel heater*
> the cruise control > selected phone functions* and > the voice command system*.
In order to operate a system, the corresponding system must be
switched on.<
Press briefly: Accept incoming call, start dialing, ter- minate call. Extended pressure: Switch voice command system on and off
Display/hide phonebook. Display the entries consecutively with the buttons for forward/back
Volume On the sports steering wheel*, there are +/– buttons for volume on the left side of the steering wheel.
Forward: > Radio
Press briefly: next stored station Extended pressure: station search function
> CD
Press briefly: track search Extended pressure: fast forward in track
> Cassette
Press briefly: stop track search or fast forward Extended pressure: fast forward
> Portable phone
Scroll through list of names
Cruise control: call up
Cruise control: store and accelerate + as well as decelerate and store – On the sports steering wheel*, there are +/– buttons on the right side of the steering wheel for the cruise control.
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac- tivate
Reverse: functions as for fast forward
Recirculated-air mode* and AUC auto- matic recirculated-air control or steer- ing wheel heater*: switch on/off
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First-aid kit*
Refueling
1. Open the cover on the left in the cargo area: lift the handle on the cover
2. Pull the tab of the retaining strap,
refer to arrow, and remove the haz- ard warning triangle from the support bracket
3. To install: slide the hazard warning
triangle into the support bracket and press on the retaining strap.
Comply with legal requirements requiring you to carry a hazard
warning triangle in the vehicle.<
The first-aid kit is located under the front passenger's seat. To open: pull the handle and fold the cover down. To close: fold the cover up.
Fuel filler door
Before filling the tank, switch off the engine. If you do not, fuel can-
not be filled into the tank and the Ser- vice Engine Soon lamp may come on.<
Some of the articles in the first-aid kit may be used within a limited time only. Therefore, check the expira- tion dates of the contents regularly and replace the contents concerned in good time if necessary. You can find replace- ments in any pharmacy. Always observe all legal regulations requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in the vehicle.<
To open the fuel filler door, press on the front edge. In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can also open the fuel filler door manually: 1. Open the cover on the right in the
cargo area: lift the handle on the cover
2 Pull the knob with the fuel pump sym-
bol.
Refueling
When handling fuels always observe any safety guidelines posted at the service station. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehi- cle. Whether empty or full, these con- tainers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
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To close the fuel filler cap: Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click.
Close the filler cap carefully after refueling until a click is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate the message CHECK GAS CAP in the Check Control* or the Check Gas Cap lamp*.<
Tank capacity: approx. 24.6 gal./approx. 93 liters, including reserve 6-cylinder engine: approx. 2.0 gal./ approx. 8 liters 8-cylinder engine: approx. 2.5 gal./ approx. 10 liters.
Never attempt to continue driving until the tank is completely empty, as engine functions could be affected, and the vehicle could sustain damage as a result.<
Observe the following when refueling
Open the filler cap carefully to prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury. Do not top off. Topping off may cause fuel spillage.<
Keep the filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door. When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel- ing > results in premature pump shutoff > and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
The fuel tank is full when the filler noz- zle clicks off the first time.
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The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
Required fuel Premium Unleaded Gasoline, Minimum Octane Rating: 91. Minimum Octane Rating corresponds to the Anti Knock Index AKI and is deter- mined according to the so-called (R+M)/2 method.
Do not use leaded gasoline, as otherwise the lambda probe and catalytic converter will be permanently damaged.<
Use high-quality brands Field experience has indicated signifi- cant differences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. Fuels containing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight, that is, 15% MTBE or 3% meth- anol plus an equivalent amount of co- solvent, will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in drivability, starting and
stalling problems especially under cer- tain environmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high alti- tude. Should you encounter drivability prob- lems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recom- mendations may also result in unsched- uled maintenance.<
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
Controls
2 Spare key for storage in a safe place,
such as in your wallet. This key does not fit in the lock of the glove compartment. This is an advan- tage in a hotel, for example. The key is not intended for continuous use.
Replacement keys Additional or replacement keys are available at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
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The key set 1 Each master key with remote control contains a long-life battery as power supply, which is automatically recharged in the ignition lock while driving. It is therefore necessary to use each master key at least twice per year in order to maintain the charge. Depending on which master key the vehicle detects during unlocking, different settings will be requested and executed in the vehi- cle, refer to Vehicle and Key memory on page 63.
Central locking system
The concept The central locking system is ready for operation as soon as you close the front doors. The system engages or releases the locks on the > doors > liftgate/tailgate > fuel filler door. The central locking system can be operated > from outside via the remote control as well as via the driver's door lock
> from inside via the button for the cen-
tral locking system.
If the system is locked from inside, the fuel filler door remains unlocked, refer to page 34. When the system is actuated from out- side of the vehicle, the anti-theft system is actuated simultaneously. This pre- vents the doors from being unlocked via lock buttons or door handles. The alarm system is also armed or disarmed. In an accident of sufficient severity the central locking system automatically unlocks, but only doors which have not been locked separately with the lock buttons, refer to page 34. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and the interior lamps are switched on.
Opening and closing: from outside
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Using remote control When you engage/release the vehicle locks, you also activate/deactivate the anti-theft system, arm/disarm the alarm system, and switch the interior lamps on/off.
Protect the remote control against unauthorized use by handing over
only the spare key, for example when using hotel valet parking.<
You can find more detailed information on the alarm system on page 38.
Since passengers or animals remaining in the vehicle might be able to lock the doors from the inside, take the vehicle's keys with you so that the vehicle can be opened again from the outside at any time.<
Unlocking vehicle
Switching on interior lamps
Press button. Press the button once to unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler door only; press a second time to unlock all remaining doors as well as the tailgate/ liftgate.
Convenience opening mode
If the vehicle is locked, press button. With this function, you can also search for your vehicle, e.g. when parked in an underground garage.
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
Press button once again directly after locking. For more detailed information, refer to page 39.
Opening liftgate
Briefly press the button. The liftgate will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
Press the button briefly and then hold down. The windows and the panorama glass sunroof open.
Locking and securing
Press button. As a confirmation that the vehicle is correctly locked, the hazard warning flashers light up.
If you so desire, you can have this function deactivated if your vehi- cle is not equipped with an alarm sys- tem.<
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Malfunction The remote control can be subjected to malfunctions by local radio waves. Should the remote control fail to oper- ate owing to interference of this kind, unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock using the master key. If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle via the remote control, the bat- tery is discharged. Use this remote con- trol during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 30.
If the vehicle is locked, the tail- gate/liftgate is also locked again
when closed. Before and after a trip, be sure that the tailgate/liftgate was not opened unin- tentionally.<
Panic mode
By pressing and holding the button for more than two seconds, you can start the alarm system if there is an impend- ing danger if it is armed. To switch off the alarm
Press button.
For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units com- ply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regula- tions. Operation is governed by the fol- lowing: FCC ID: LX8EWS LX8FZVS LX8FZVE
Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: > This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
> this device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications to these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equip- ment.<
Opening and closing: from outside
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Convenience operation You also have the option of operating the windows and the panorama glass sunroof from the door lock. > To open: with the door closed, turn the key to the Unlock position and hold it.
> To close: with the door closed, turn
the key to the Lock position and hold it.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured.
Releasing the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, turn the key to the extreme left or right to unlock/lock the door.
Using door lock One turn of the key in the driver's door lock unlocks the driver's door only. Turning the key a second time unlocks all of the remaining doors, the liftgate/ tailgate and the fuel filler door. As a confirmation that the vehicle is correctly locked, the hazard warning flashers light up.
If you so desire, you can deacti- vate this function if your vehicle is
not equipped with an alarm system.<
