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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© 2005 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 159 867
US English VIII/05
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 roof 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 53Key Memory 61
Airbags 55
Transporting children safely 57
Vehicle Memory,s Passenger safety systems:
Driving: Ignition lock 62
Starting engine 62
Switching off engine 63
Handbrake 64
Manual transmission 64
Automatic transmission withSteptronic 65
Turn signals/
headlamp flasher 68
Washer/wiper system/rain sensor 69
Cruise control 71Everything under control: Odometer, outside temperature
display 73
Tachometer 74
Energy control 74
Engine oil temperature gauge 75
Fuel gauge 75
Coolant temperature gauge 76
Service Interval Display 76
Check Control 77
Computer 79
MID Multi-InformationDisplay 81
Digital clock in MID 82
Computer in MID 85Technology for safety and driving convenience: PDC Park Distance Control 90
Antilock Brake System 91
DSC Dynamic StabilityControl 92
xDrive 94
HDC Hill Descent Control 94
Self-leveling suspension 95
2-axle self-levelingsuspension 96
Brake force display 98
Flat Tire Monitor 98Lamps: Parking lamps/low beams 100
Adaptive Head Light 101
High beams/roadside parkinglamps 101
Front fog lamps 102
Instrument lighting 102
Interior lamps 103Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioner 104
Automatic climate control 107
Roller sun blinds 113
Parked car ventilation 113Cabin convenience: Integrated universal remote
control 114 Telephone 116
Interior rearview mirror withdigital compass 117
Glove compartment 119 Storage compartments 119 Cup holders 120
Ashtray, front 121 Ashtray, rear 121 Cigarette lighter, rear 122Loading and transporting: Ski bag 123 Cargo area
Folding rear backrests down 124 Roll-up cover 125 Partition net 125 Covers in cargo area 127 Sockets 128 Pull-out cargo floor 128
Cargo loading 130 Roof-mounted luggage rack 132
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Contents
Care and maintenance: The BMW Maintenance
System 156
OBD interface socket 157
Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 160
Windshield wiper blades 160
Lamps and bulbs 161
Changing a wheel 165
Vehicle battery 171
Fuses 172Assistance, giving and receiving: Receiving assistance 173
Jump starting 174
Tow-starting and towing 175Special 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 145
Wheel/tire condition 146
Replacing wheels/tires 148
Snow chains 149Under the hood: Hood 150
Engine compartmentessentials 151
Washer fluid 152
Engine oil 152
Coolant 154
Brake fluid 155a
Engine specifications 180
Dimensions 181
Weights 182
Capacities 183Everything from A to Z 186
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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 61. 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 ani- mals. 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 mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna – or trans- ceiver equipment such as CBs, walkie- talkies, ham radios or similar accesso- ries, 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 addi- tional 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.
For Canadian customers: Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Trans- port Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
Notes
Reporting safety defects For US customers: 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 call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424- 9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other infor- mation about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
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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 100
2 Fog lamps 102
3 > Turn signals 68> Roadside parking lamps 101
> High beams 101
> Headlamp flasher 68
> Computer 794 Washer/wiper system/rain sensor 69
5 Rear window defroster 105, 110
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 gauge 75
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 223 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lamps 19
5 Tachometer 74
Energy control 74
to 22
6 Coolant temperature gauge 76
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7 Indicator and warning lamps 19
11 Display for computer; operation via
to 22
8 Reset button for trip odometer 73
9 Display for Check Control 7710 Odometer and trip odometer 73
turn signal lever, refer to page 79: > Outside temperature > Average fuel consumption > Cruising range > Average speed
12 Service Interval Display 76
13 Selector lever and program displayfor automatic transmission* 65
14 Indicator and warning lamps 19to 22
Instrument cluster* X5 3.0i, 4.4i
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1 Fuel gauge 75
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 22
3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lamps 19to 22
5 Tachometer 74
Energy control 74
6 Coolant temperature gauge 76
7 Indicator and warning lamps 19
to 22
11 Display for Check Control 77
12 Selector lever and program displayfor automatic transmission* 65
8 Reset button for trip odometer 73
9 Service Interval Display 7613 CHECK button 77
14 Indicator and warning lamps 1910 Display for
> Trip odometer/odometer 73
> Outside temperature 73to 22
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1 Fuel gauge 75
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 22
3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lamps 19to 22
5 Tachometer 74
Engine oil temperature gauge
6 Coolant temperature gauge 76
7 Indicator and warning lamps 19
to 22
11 Display for Check Control 77
12 Selector lever and program displayfor automatic transmission 65
8 Reset button for trip odometer 73
9 Service Interval Display 7613 CHECK button 77
14 Indicator and warning lamps 1910 Display for
> Trip odometer/odometer 73
> Outside temperature 73to 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 malfunction should occur in one of the monitored systems, the corre- sponding lamp will not go out after the engine is started or it will light up while the vehicle is moving. The section below will instruct you on what to do in this situation.
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. When the drive belt is defective, you will also have to exert increased steering effort.<
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.
Do not continue driving. The engine could be damaged due to
inadequate lubrication.<
Handbrake*/ brake hydraulic system + Lights up with handbrake
engaged. For additional information, refer to page 64 Lights up 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.
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.<
Before continuing your journey, be sure to read the notes on pages 140 and 155. Also lights up in the Check Control with the message CHECK BRAKE LININGS.
Display of the previously described malfunction in Cana- dian models.
Display of the previously 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 99
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 be being exerted exclusively via the rear axle. Have the system checked
as soon as possible. For additional information, refer to pages 91, 92
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 in yellow in the above-described combi- nation, 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 64
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 reminder is activated when the safety belt on the driver's side has not yet been fastened. The belt reminder is also active at speeds greater than 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 55
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 91
Display of the previously 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 152
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 152
Automatic transmission* The automatic transmission switches into the emergency
program due to a malfunction. Have the system checked as soon as possible. For additional information, refer to page 67
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 95
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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 be being exerted exclusively via the rear axle. Have the system checked as soon as possible. For additional information, refer to page 92
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 malfunction in the exhaust- relevant electronic systems. Although the vehicle remains operable, the sys- tem must be checked as soon as possi- ble. For additional information, refer to page 157
Display of the previously 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 addi- tional 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 68
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 71
Fog lamps Lights up when fog lamps are switched on. For additional
information, refer to page 102
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 68, 101
Buttons on steering wheel*
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The buttons integrated into 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, terminate 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
> Telephone
Scroll through list of names
Cruise control: resume
Cruise control: store and accelerate + as well as store and decelerate – 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 the same as 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 by lifting 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.
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. Some of the articles in the first-aid kit may be used within a limited time only. Therefore, check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace the contents concerned in good time as needed.
Fuel filler door
Before filling the tank, switch off the engine. If you do not, fuel can-
not be added to the tank and the Ser- vice Engine Soon lamp may come on.<
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 by lifting the handle on the cover
2. Pull the knob with the fuel pump
symbol.
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 jam the strap attached to the cap between the gas cap and the vehicle. A loose or missing cap will activate the message CHECK GAS CAP in the Check Con- trol* or the Check Gas Cap lamp*.<
Tank capacity: approx. 24.6 gal./93 liters, including a reserve of: 6-cylinder engine: approx. 2.0 gal./ 8 liters: 8-cylinder engine: approx. 2.5 gal./ 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: use of leaded fuel will permanently dam-
age the lambda probe and catalytic converter of your vehicle.<
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 that you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recom- mend 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 a 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 61.
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 the 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 liftgate/ tailgate.
Convenience opening mode
If the vehicle is locked, press the but- ton. 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 the button briefly and then hold down. The windows and the panorama glass roof open.
Press the button once again immedi- ately after locking. For more detailed information, refer to page 39.
Locking and securing
Opening liftgate
Press the button. As a confirmation that the vehicle is correctly locked, the hazard warning flashers light up.
Briefly press the button. The liftgate will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
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 liftgate is also locked again when closed. Before and after a trip, be sure that the liftgate was not opened unintention- ally.<
Panic mode
When the alarm system is armed, you can trigger an alarm in response to an impending danger by pressing and holding the button for more than two seconds. To switch off the alarm
Press the 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 the 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 roof 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.<
