2005 BMW X5 3 0I Owners Manual

seats 45, 46

Backup lamps 67

replacing bulbs 161

Bandages, refer to First-aid

kit 24

Bar, towing 173
Battery 168

disposal 168
indicator lamp 19
jump starting 171
power failure 169
remote control 30

Belts, refer to Safety belts 49
Beverage holder, refer to

Cup holders 121

Black ice, refer to Ice

warning 76

Blower

air conditioner 108
automatic climate control 112
refer to Air supply 108, 112

holders 121

Brake fluid 153

adding 153
level 153
replacing 153
warning lamp 19

Brake Force Display 101
Brake hydraulic system 140

warning lamp 19, 20
Brake lamps, replacing

bulbs 161

Brake pads 140

breaking-in 136
warning lamp 19, 21

Brake rotors

brake system 140
breaking-in 136

Brake system

brake fluid 153
brake fluid level 140, 153
brake pads 140
breaking-in 136
disc brakes 140
warning lamp 19

BMW High Performance

Brake wear warning

Synthetic Oil 151
BMW Maintenance

System 154

brake pads 140
indicator lamp 19, 21

ABS 94
brake fluid 153
brake pads 140
breaking-in 136
handbrake 66
indicator/warning lamp 19, 20

185n

Car telephone

preparation 119

Car telephone, refer to

separate Owner's Manual

Car vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Power socket 122

Car wash, refer to Caring for

Breakdown assistance, refer

your vehicle brochure

to Roadside Assistance 170

Breakdown, Flat Tire

Monitor 101

Breaking-in 136
Buttons on steering

wheel 23

California Proposition

65 Warning 9

Calling, refer to telephone

Owner's Manual

Can holders, refer to Cup

holders 121
Capacities 181

cargo area 180

Car care, refer to Caring for

your vehicle brochure

Car keys, refer to Keys 30
Car radio, refer to Owner's

Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer

Car-care products, refer to

Caring for your vehicle brochure

Care of paintwork, refer to

Caring for your vehicle brochure

Care, refer to Caring for your

vehicle brochure

Cargo area 126
capacity 180
cover, refer to Roll-up cover 126
emergency operation, refer to Unlocking manually 35, 36
floor cover 129
increasing capacity 126
lamps 106
lid, refer to Liftgate/ tailgate 35, 36
opening, remote control 31

Cargo floor, pull-out 130

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Cargo loading 131
Cargo-area partition net 127
Caring for leather, refer to

Caring for your vehicle brochure

Caring for the carpet, refer to

Caring for your vehicle brochure

Cassette operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/ Onboard Computer

Catalytic converter, refer to

Hot exhaust system 137

CD changer, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer

CD operation, refer to

Owner's Manual for Radio/ Onboard Computer

Center armrest, refer to

Storage compartments 120

Changing tires 143
Charge-current indicator

lamp 19

Charging battery 168
CHECK button 80
Check Control 80
Checking oil level 150
Child's seat, refer to Child-

restraint systems 59

Child-restraint fixing system

LATCH 62

Child-restraint systems 59
Child-safety locks 62
Chocks 164
Chrome parts, care, refer to

Caring for your vehicle brochure

Chrome parts, refer to

Caring for your vehicle brochure

Cigarette lighter 122, 123
Cigarette lighter socket, refer

Clock 85

12 or 24-hour mode 85
hour signal 86
setting 85
setting time and date 85
setting, also refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/ Onboard Computer

Closing

from inside 34
from outside 31
Clothes hooks 121
Clutch 136

breaking-in 136

Cockpit 14
Code

activating 91
deactivating 92
establishing 91

Cold starting, refer to

Starting engine 65

Combination of wheels/

Center brake lamp, replacing

to Power socket 122

tires 146

bulbs 162

Central locking system 30

interior 34

Circulation of air, refer to

Recirculated-air mode 108, 113

Changes, technical, refer to

For your own safety 9

Changing a wheel 163
Changing gears with

automatic transmission with Steptronic 68

Cleaning rear window 73
Cleaning, vehicle, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure

Climate control in the rear

passenger area 114

Comfort seat 46
Comfort starting, refer to

Starting engine 65

Compact Disc operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer

Compartments, refer to

Storage compartments 120

Compass interior rearview

mirror 55

Computer 82, 88

also refer to Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer

Condensation, refer to

Air conditioning 108, 113

Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Power sockets 129
Consumption display, refer

to Energy control 77

Consumption indicator, refer

to Fuel gage 78

Consumption, refer to

Average consumption 83
Fuel consumption 90

Contents 4
Controls, refer to Cockpit 14
Convenience opening mode

panorama glass sunroof 31
windows 31

Convenience operation

from outside 33
panorama glass sunroof 33
windows 33

Everything from A to Z

Coolant 152

level 152
temperature gage 79
warning lamp 79

Coolant temperature

gage 79

Cooling, maximum 113
Cooling, refer to

Air conditioning 108, 113
Temperature 108, 112

Copyright 4
Cornering light, refer to

Adaptive Head Light 104

Correct tires wheel/tire replacement 146
winter tires 146

Courtesy lighting 106
Cruise control 74

buttons on steering wheel 23
indicator lamp 22

Cruising range 83, 90
Cup holders 121
Curb weight, refer to

Weights 180

Dashboard lighting, refer to

Instrument lighting 105

Dashboard, refer to

Cockpit 14

Data, technical 178

dimensions 179
engine 178
filling capacities 181
weights 180

Date

also refer to Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer calling up 85
changing 85

Daytime driving lamps 103
DBC Dynamic Brake

Control 94
indicator lamp 21

Deactivating the alarm in an

emergency 92

Defective lamp 159
Defrost position, refer to

Defrosting windows 109, 112

Current consumption, refer

Defrosting

to Energy control 77

Cylinders, refer to Engine

data 178

windows 109, 112
air conditioner 109
automatic climate control 112

187n

Defrosting windows and removing condensation air conditioner 109
automatic climate control 112

Defrosting windshield, refer

to Defrosting windows 109, 112

Digital clock 85

also refer to Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer

Dimensions 179
Dipstick, engine oil 150
Directional indicators, refer

to Turn signals 70

Disc brakes 140
Displacement, refer to

Door lock 33
DOT Quality Grades 143
Draft-free

ventilation 109, 114
Driving lamps, refer to

Parking lamps/low beams 103
Driving notes

breaking-in 136
driving hints 137, 138

Driving on poor roads 138
Driving stability control 95
Driving your X5 138
Dry air, refer to Air

conditioning 108, 113
DSC Dynamic Stability

Control 95
warning lamp 22

Engine specifications 178

DVD changer, refer to

Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 105

Owner's Manual for Radio/ Onboard Computer

Display, refer to Instrument

Dynamic Brake Control

DBC 94
indicator lamp 21

Dynamic Stability Control

DSC 95
warning lamp 22

cluster 15, 17, 18

Disposal, vehicle battery 168
Distance to destination 89
Distance warning, refer to

PDC Park Distance Control 93

Divided rear seat backrest, refer to Folding rear seat back 126

Door keys 30

Everything from A to Z

EBV Electronic brake-force

distribution 94

Energy control 77
Energy-conscious driving, refer to Energy control 77

Electric steering wheel

Engine

breaking-in 136
data 178
electronic circuitry 22
speed 77
switching off 65

Engine compartment 149
Engine coolant 152
Engine oil 150

additives, refer to Specified engine oils 151
filling capacity 181
indicator/warning lamp 19
specified engine oils 151

ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 95

Event Data Recorders 155
Exhaust system 137
Extended immobilizer

function 91

Exterior mirrors 54

automatic dimming feature 138
folding in and out 54
External air, automatic

climate control 113

Failure messages, refer to

Engine oil level 150

indicator/warning lamp 21

Engine oil pressure,

Check Control 80
Failure of a current

consumer 169

indicator/warning lamp 19

False alarms, refer to

Engine oil thermometer 78
Engine output, refer to

Avoiding unintentional alarms 39

Engine specifications 178

Fasten safety belts

Engine specifications 178
Engine speed, refer to

refer to Safety belts 49
warning lamp 21, 49

Engine specifications 178

Fault displays, refer to Check

Filter, refer to

Microfilter 109
Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter 115

First aid, refer to First-aid

kit 24

First-aid kit 24
Flashlight 120
Flat tire 163

Flat Tire Monitor 101
refer to Tire inflation pressure 141
refer to Wheel changes 163
spare wheel 165

Flat Tire Monitor 101

initializing 102
warning lamp 102

Flooding, refer to Driving

through water 138

Floor mats, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure

Fluid level, indicator lamp 21
Fog lamps, indicator lamp 22
Folding floor cover up 129
Folding rear backrest 126
Folding rear seat back 126
Footbrake, refer to General

Environmentally friendly driving, refer to Energy control 77

Control 80

Fill pressure, refer to Tire

inflation pressure 141

driving notes 137
Footwell lamps 106

adjustment 52

Electrical malfunction

automatic transmission with Steptronic 69
door lock 33
driver's door 33
fuel filler door 24
liftgate 35
panorama glass sunroof 42
tailgate 36

Electronic brake-force distri-

bution EBV 94

Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 95

Emergency call 170
Emergency operation, refer

to Manual operation driver's door 33
fuel filler door 24
liftgate 35
panorama glass sunroof 42
tailgate 36

Emergency Service, refer to Roadside Assistance 170

Everything from A to Z

189n

For information on breaking in the differential, refer to Engine and differential 136

Front airbags 57
Front fog lamps 105

replacing bulbs 161

Fuel

average consumption 83, 90
display 78
quality 26
volume, refer to Capacities 181

Fuel clock, refer to Fuel

gage 78

Fuel display, refer to Fuel

gage 78

Fuel filler door 24

manual operation 24

Gasoline, refer to Fuel

quality 26

Gear display 67
Gearshift lever, manual

transmission 66

General driving notes 137
Glove compartment 120
Grills, refer to

Ventilation 109, 114
Gross weight, refer to

Weights 180

Ground clearance 139

Hand lamp, refer to

Rechargeable flashlight 120

Handbrake 66

indicator lamp 19, 21

Fuel tank capacity, refer to

Hands-free microphone,

Capacities 181

Fuel-saving driving, refer to

Energy control 77

Fuses 169

Garage-door opener, refer to

Integrated universal remote control 117

Gasoline display, refer to

Fuel gage 78

refer to Portable phone 119

Hands-free system 119
Hazard warning flashers 14
HDC Hill Descent Control 97
Head airbags 57
Head restraints 47
Headlamp control,

automatic 103

Headlamp cover, care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure

Headlamp flasher 70

indicator lamp 22
Headlamp washer

reservoir 150
volume, refer to Filling capacities 181

Headlamp washing system

headlamp washing 72
washer fluid 150

Headlamps

care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure replacing bulbs 159

Heated mirrors 54
Heated rear window air conditioner 108
automatic climate control 113

Heated seats 52
Heated steering wheel 53
Heating

exterior mirror 54
rear window 108, 113
seats 52
steering wheel 53

Heating and

ventilation 107, 110

Heating while stationary 113
Heavy cargo, refer to

Loading 132

Heavy-duty cargo straps,

refer to Cargo loading 132

Height adjustment

seats 45, 46
steering wheel 52

Height, refer to

Dimensions 179

High beams 104

headlamp flasher 70
indicator lamp 22
replacing bulbs 160

High temperatures 137
Hill Descent Control HDC 97
Hills 138, 140
Holder for cups 121
Hood 148
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 137
Hotel function 30
Hydraulic brake assistant,

refer to DBC 94

Hydraulic system, brakes 19
Hydroplaning 137, 145

Ice warning 76
Identification, tire 143
Ignition 64
Ignition key 30
Ignition lock 64
Immobilizer function 91
Imprint 4

Everything from A to Z

Independent ventilation 116

activating/deactivating switch-on times 87
also refer to Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer entering switch-on times 87
switching on and off directly 87

Indicating

elements 15, 17, 18

Indicator lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 105

Indicator/warning lamp

airbags 59
alarm system 38
automatic transmission with Steptronic 69
brakes 153
coolant temperature 79
DSC 95
engine temperature 79
fasten safety belts 49
Flat Tire Monitor 102
front fog lamps 105
reserve 78
self-leveling suspension 98

Indicator/warning lamps,

overview 19

Individual air distribution 112
Individual settings, refer to

Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 63

Inflation pressure

monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 101

Inflation pressure, tires 141
INSPECTION 79
Instrument cluster 15, 17, 18
Instrument lighting 105
Instrument panel, refer to

Cockpit 14

Integrated universal remote

control 117

Jacking points 167
Jump starting 171
Jumpering, refer to Jump

starting 171

Key Memory 63
Keys 30
Kick-down 68

Lamps and bulbs 159
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 103

Interface socket for Onboard

Lashing eyes, refer to

Diagnostics 155
Interior lamps 105

remote control 31

Interior mirror, automatic

dimming feature 138

Interior motion sensor 39

switching off 31, 39

Interior rearview mirror 55

compass 55

Securing load 132

LATCH child-restraint fixing

system 62

LEDs light-emitting

diodes 163

Length, refer to

Dimensions 179
License plate lamp

replacing bulbs 162

Interlock, refer to Locking

Liftgate 35

steering 64

Intermittent operation of

wipers 71, 73

emergency operation, refer to Unlocking manually 35
opening, remote control 31
remote control 31

Liftgate/tailgate

emergency operation, refer to Unlocking manually 35, 36
opening from inside 35
opening from outside 35
unlocking manually 35, 36

Light switch 103
Light-alloy wheels, care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure

Light-emitting diodes

LEDs 163

Lighter 122, 123
Lighting of instruments 105
Lights on warning 103
Limit 88
Limit speed, refer to Speed

limit 88

Load, refer to Cargo

loading 131

Lock buttons, doors, refer to

Locking 34

Locking

from inside 34
from outside 31

Locking and unlocking doors

from inside 34
from outside 31

Locking, vehicle from inside 34
from outside 31

Everything from A to Z

191n

Low beams 103
automatic 103
replacing bulbs 159

Lower back support, refer to

Lumbar support 46

Low-fuel indicator lamp,

refer to Fuel gage 78

Lug bolts 167
torque 168

Luggage compartment

capacity 180
cover, refer to Roll-up cover 126
lamps, refer to Cargo area lamps 106
opening from inside 35
opening from outside 35
opening, with remote control 31
opening/closing, refer to Liftgate 35
opening/closing, refer to Tailgate 36
refer to Cargo area 126

Luggage compartment lid,

refer to Liftgate 35
Tailgate 36

Luggage compartment

net 37

Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 133

Maximum roof weight 180
Maximum speed with winter

Luggage straps 37
Lumbar support 46

M+S tires, refer to Winter

tires 146

Maintenance system 154
Maintenance, refer to

Service Interval Display 79

Malfunction

automatic transmission with Steptronic 69
door lock 33
fuel filler door 24
liftgate 35
panorama glass sunroof 42
tailgate 36

Manual operation

door lock 33
driver's door 33
fuel filler door 24
liftgate 35
panorama glass sunroof 42
tailgate 36

Manual transmission 66
Master key 30

with remote control 30

Maximum cooling 113

tires 146

Measurements, refer to

Dimensions 179

Mechanical key, refer to

Door and ignition key 30

Mechanical seats 45
Memo 86
Memory, refer to

Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 50
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 63

Microfilter

air conditioner 109
automatic climate control 115

Microphone for telephone,

refer to Telephone 119

MID Multi-Information

Display 84

Mirror dimming feature 138
Mirrors 54

automatic curb monitor 51
mirror heating 54
mirror memory, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 50

Mobile phone, refer to

separate Owner's Manual

Mobile Service, refer to

Roadside Assistance 170

Multifunction steering wheel,

refer to Buttons on steering wheel 23
Multifunction switch

turn signals/headlamp flasher 70
washer/wiper system 71
Multi-Information Display

MID 84

Navigation system, refer to

Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer/Radio and Navigation System

Neck support, refer to Head

restraints 47

Nozzles, refer to

Ventilation 109, 114

Nylon rope, refer to Tow- starting and towing 174

Everything from A to Z

OBD interface socket 155
Odometer 76
Oil

additives, refer to Specified engine oils 151
consumption 150
dipstick 150
filling capacity 181
specified engine oil grades 151

Oil change interval, refer to

Service and Warranty Information Booklet, US models or Warranty and Service Guide Booklet, Canadian models

Oil consumption 150
Oil level 150
Oil pressure, indicator/

warning lamp 19
Oil temperature 78
OILSERVICE 79
Old batteries, refer to

Disposal 168

Onboard computer, refer to separate Owner's Manual

Onboard tool kit 158

Opening and closing

from inside 34
from outside 31
using door lock 33
using remote control 31

Output, refer to Engine

specifications 178

Outside air, automatic

climate control 108
Outside temperature

display 76
changing unit of measure 76, 83
in computer 83

Package shelf, refer to Roll-

up cover 126

Parking aid, refer to PDC

Park Distance Control 93

Parking brake, refer to

Handbrake 66

Parking lamps 103

replacing bulbs 160

Parking lamps/low

beams 103

Parking, vehicle 65
Parts and accessories, refer

to For your own safety 9
Passenger-side mirror tilt

function 51

Pathway lighting 103
PDC Park Distance

Control 93

Permissible axle load, refer

to Weights 180

Panorama glass sunroof 41

Permissible gross weight,

automatic opening and closing 41
closing in the event of an electrical malfunction 42
comfort operation 33
comfort position 41
initializing 42
power failure 42
remote control 31

Park Distance Control

PDC 93

refer to Weights 180

Plastic care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Plastic, refer to Caring for

your vehicle brochure

Pollen, refer to

Microfilter 109
Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter 115

Portable phone, refer to

separate Owner's Manual

Power electric seat 46

Power failure 169
Power rear backrests 48
Power socket 122
Power windows 39
safety switch 40

Pressure monitoring, tires

Flat Tire Monitor 101

Pressure, tires 141
Programming settings, refer

to Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 63

Protective function,

panorama glass sunroof 42

Pull-out cargo floor 130

Radio navigation, refer to

separate Owner's Manual

Radio, refer to Owner's

Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer

Radio-control key, refer to Master key with remote control 30

Rain sensor 71
Reading lamps

front 106
rear 106

Real wood, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure

Everything from A to Z

193n

Rear backrests, power 48
Rear climate control 114

air supply 114
temperature 115

Rear lamps

refer to Tail lamps 161
replacing bulbs 161

Rear seat back, folding 126
Rear seat backrest,

electric 48

Rear seats, heating 52
Rear window blind, refer to

Roller sun blinds 115
Rear window defroster

air conditioner 108
automatic climate control 113

Rear window safety

switch 40

Rear window wiper 73
replacing bulbs 158

Remaining distance for

Restraint systems, refer to

service, refer to Service Interval Display 79

Safety belts 49

Reverse gear

Remaining distance, refer to

Cruising range 83, 90

Remote control 31

garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote control 117
liftgate 31
malfunction 32

Removal aid for spare

wheel 165

automatic transmission with Steptronic 68
manual transmission 67
Roadside Assistance 170
Roadside parking lamps 104

replacing bulbs 160
Roller sun blinds 115
Roll-up cover 126
Roof-mounted luggage

rack 133

Removing condensation,

Rope, refer to Tow-starting

windows air conditioner 109
automatic climate control 112

Replacement fuses 169
Replacement keys 30
Replacement of tires, wheel

Rear-seat backrest, folding

changes 163

down 126

Rearview mirror 54
Recirculated-air mode

air conditioner 108
automatic climate control 113
Refueling 24

fuel filler door 24

Replacement tire 165
Replacing bulbs, refer to

Lamps and bulbs 159

Replacing tires, tire replacement 143

Reporting safety defects 11
Residual heat 113
Restraint systems for

children 59

and towing 174

Rotating coin holder, refer to

Storage compartments 120

Safe braking 140
Safety belt height

adjustment 49

Safety belt tensioners, refer

to Safety belts 50

Safety belts 49

adjusting belt height 49
care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure sitting safely 43
warning lamp 21, 49

Safety Defects 11
Safety feature, power

windows 40

Safety systems, refer to

Airbags 57
Antilock Brake System 94
Brake system 140
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 95
xDrive 97

Screwdriver, refer to

Onboard tool kit 158

Seat heating 52
Seat memory, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 50

Seats 44

adjusting comfort seat 46
adjusting electrically 46
adjusting sports seat 45
heating 52
memory, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 50
sitting safely 43
storing adjustment 50
Securing cargo, refer to

Cargo loading 131

Securing load 132
Selector lever interlock, refer to Changing selector lever positions 68

Everything from A to Z

Selector lever positions, automatic transmission with Steptronic 67

Selector lever, automatic

transmission with Steptronic 68

Self-leveling suspension 98

2-axle self-leveling suspension 99
inactive 98

Service and Warranty Infor-

mation Booklet for US models 154

Service Interval

Display 79, 154

Service, refer to Roadside

Assistance 170

Setting interior

temperature 108, 112

Setting time, refer to Prese- lecting switch-on times 87

Shifting

automatic transmission with Steptronic 68
manual transmission 66

Shiftlock 68
Shoulder support 47
Side airbags 57
Side Impact Head Protection

System 57

Side tilt, permissible 138
Side turn signals, replacing

bulbs 160

Side window blinds, refer to

Rear window blind 115

Sports seat 45
Stability control, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 95
xDrive 97

Storing desired speed, refer

to Cruise control. 74

Storing sitting position, refer

to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 50

Signaling briefly 70
Sitting safely 43

with airbags 43
with safety belts 43

Ski bag 124
Snow chains 147
Sockets 129
Soft closure aid for liftgate,

refer to Automatic Soft Close function 36

Spare fuses 169
Spare key 30
Spare wheel 165
removal aid 165

Special wash program 72
Specified engine oils 151
Speed

with spare wheel 168
with winter tires 146

Speed limit 88
Speedometer, refer to

Instrument cluster 15, 17, 18

Starting engine 64
Starting problems

at very low temperatures 65
jump starting 171

Status of this Owner's

Manual at time of printing 9

Steering lock 64
Steering wheel

adjustment 52
adjustment, automatic 53
lock 64

Steering wheel heater 53
Steering wheel memory 50
Steering wheel with multi-

function buttons 23

Steptronic, refer to Manual

mode 69

Stopwatch 86
Storage compartments 120

in the cargo area 128
Storage space, refer to

Sport Program, automatic

Cargo area 126

transmission with Steptronic 69

Storing the seat adjustment 50
Storing tires 147
Supply reservoir

washing systems 150

Switches, refer to Cockpit 14
Switching air conditioner

mode on and off manually 108, 113

Switching off engine 65
Switching on hour signal 86
Switch-on times input 87
Symbols 8
Synthetic oil 151

Tachometer 77
Tail lamps, replacing

bulbs 161
Tailgate 36

unlocking manually 36

Taking time, refer to

Stopwatch 86

Tank capacity, refer to Fuel

tank capacity 181
Technical data 178
Technical modifications 9

Everything from A to Z

195n

Telephone 119
Telephone provisions, refer to Hands-free telephone operation 119

Telephone, refer to separate

Owner's Manual

Temperature

air conditioner 108
automatic climate control 112

Temperature display

ice warning 76
interior temperature 112
outside temperature 76, 83
setting the units 76, 83

Tempomat, refer to Cruise

control. 74

Thigh support adjustment 45
Third brake lamp

refer to Center brake lamp 162
replacing bulbs 162

Three-point seat belt, refer to

Safety belts 49

Tightening torque of lug

bolts 168

Tilt alarm sensor

remote control 31
switching off 39

Tilt function, passenger-side

Tools, refer to Onboard tool

Transport securing device,

mirror 51

Time of arrival 90
Timer, refer to Stopwatch 86
Tire Identification

Number 143

Tire inflation pressure,

producing 141

kit 158

Torque

engine 178
lug bolts 168

Tow bar 173
Tow fitting 172
Tow sockets for tow

Tire pressure monitoring,

fitting 173

refer to Flat Tire Monitor 101

Tire Quality Grading 143
Tires

age 143
breaking-in 136
changing 146, 163
condition 144
damage 144
DOT Quality Grades 143
flat 163
inflation pressure 141
size 143
storage 147
traction 144
tread 145
tread wear 143
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 143
wear indicators, refer to Tire tread 145
winter tires 146

Towing the vehicle 172, 173

with automatic transmission 173

Tow-rope 174
Tow-starting 172
Track width, refer to

Dimensions 179

Traction 144
Traction aid, refer to DSC

Dynamic Stability Control 95

Traction control, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 95
Transmission

automatic transmission with Steptronic 67
manual transmission 66

Transmission fault, refer to

Malfunction 69

refer to Securing cargo 132

Transporting children

safely 59

Tread depth, refer to Tire

tread 145

Tread wear 143
Trip odometer 76
Trip-distance counter, refer

to Trip odometer 76

Trunk

opening from the inside 35
opening from the outside 35
opening, with remote control 31

Trunk lamps, refer to Cargo

area lamps 106
Trunk lid, refer to

Liftgate 35
Tailgate 36

Turn signals 70

indicator lamp 22
replacing bulbs 160, 161

Turn signals, side

replacing bulbs 160
Turning circle, refer to

Dimensions 179

Transmission lockout, refer

TV function, refer to Owner's

to P Park 68

Manual for Onboard Computer

V Vacuum cleaner,

connecting, refer to Power socket 122
Power sockets 129

Valve

inserts 168
screw caps 168

Vehicle

battery 168
breaking-in 136
care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure cargo loading 131
measurements, refer to Dimensions 179
parking 65
storage, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure washing, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure weight 180

Everything from A to Z

TV set, refer to Owner's

Manual for Onboard Computer

Two-axle self-leveling

suspension display 99
lowering 100
raising 100

Underbody protection, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading 143

Units,

temperature 76, 83, 112

Universal garage door

control, refer to Integrated universal remote control 117

Universal portable phone

preparation, refer to separate Owner's Manual Universal remote control 117
Unlocking

from inside 34
from outside 31
hood 148

Use antifreeze 150, 152

Warning and indicator

lamps 19

Warning triangle 24
Warnings, refer to Check

Control 80
Warranty 10

refer also to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models

Wheel/tire combinations 146
Wheelbase, refer to

Dimensions 179

Width, refer to

Dimensions 179

Windows 39

convenience operation 33
safety switch 40

Windshield cleaner reservoir

volume, refer to Filling capacities 181

Windshield washer fluid

reservoir 150

Warranty and Service Guide

Windshield washer

Booklet for Canadian models 154

Washer fluid 150
Washer fluid reservoir,

content 181

Washer jets, refer to Windshield washer nozzles 72

nozzles 72

Windshield washer system,

washer/wiper system 71

Windshield washer, washer

fluid 150

Windshield washing 72

reservoir 150

Windshield wiper blades

care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure replacement 158

Windshield wipers, refer to Wiper/washer system 71

Winter tires 146
changing 146
condition 144
storage 147

Vehicle jack 165