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Owner's Manual for Vehicle
X5 3.0i X5 4.4i
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
Foreword
Contents
About this Owner's Manual 8
Symbols used 8
The 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 18 Buttons on the steeringwheel 22
Warning triangle 23
First-aid kit 23
Refueling 23
Fuel specifications 25© 2003 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No 01 41 0 157 897
US English IX/03
Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.Locks and security systems: Keys 28
Central locking system 28
Locks and security systems:from outside 29
Locks and security systems:
from inside 33
Liftgate 34
Tailgate 35
Alarm system 37
Power windows 38
Glass roof, electric 40Adjustments: Sitting safely 42
Seats 43
Mechanical seat adjustment 44
Power seat adjustment 45
Head restraints 46
Power rear-seat backrestadjustment 47
Safety belts 48
Seat, mirror and steering wheelmemory 49
Seat heating 50
Steering wheel 51
Steering wheel heater 52
Mirrors 52Contents
Passenger safety systems: Airbags 54
Transporting children safely 56
Vehicle Memory, KeyMemory 60
Driving: Ignition lock 61
Starting the engine 61
Switching off the engine 62
Handbrake 63
Manual transmission 63
Automatic transmission withSteptronic 64
Turn signal indicator/
Headlamp flasher 67
Washer/Wiper system/Rain sensor 67
Cruise control 70Everything under control: Odometer, outside temperature
display 72
Tachometer 73
Energy control 73
Fuel gauge 74
Temperature gauge 74
Service Interval Display 75
Check Control 76
Computer 79Multi-Information Display
MID 80
Digital clock in the MID 81
Computer in the MID 84Technology for safety and driving convenience: PDC Park Distance Control 89
Antilock Brake System 90
DSC Dynamic StabilityControl 91
xDrive 92
HDC Hill Descent Control 93
Self-leveling suspension 94
2-axle self-levelingsuspension 94
Brake Force Display 96
Lamps: Parking lamps/Low beams 97
Instrument lighting 98
High beams/Standing lamps 98
Fog lamps 98
Interior lamps 99Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioner 100
Automatic climate control 103
Roller sun blinds 109
Independent ventilation 109Cabin convenience: Integrated universal remote
control 110
Portable phone 113
Glove compartment 113 Storage compartments 114 Beverage holder 114
Glasses compartment 115
Ashtray, front 115 Ashtray, rear 116 Cigarette lighter, rear 116Loading and transporting: Ski bag 117 Cargo area
Fold rear backrests down 118 Roll-up cover 119 Partition net 119 Cover panels in cargo area 121 Power outlets 122 Pull-out cargo floor 122
Loading cargo 124 Roof-mounted luggage rack 126
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Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 130
Driving your X5 131
General driving notes 132
Safe braking 132Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressure 134
Tire identification marks 136
Wheel/tire condition 138
Replacing wheels/tires 139
Snow chains 140Under the hood: Hood 141
Engine compartmentessentials 142
Washer fluid 143
Engine oil 143
Coolant 145
Brake fluid 146Care and maintenance: The BMW Maintenance
System 147
Laws and regulations: California Proposition
65 Warning 148
OBD interface socket 148
Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 152
Windshield wiper blades 152
Lamps and bulbs 153
Changing a wheel 157
Battery 162
Fuses 163Assistance, giving and receiving: Receiving assistance 164
Jump-starting 165
Having vehicle towed 166Engine specifications 170
Dimensions 171
Weights 172
Capacities 173Everything from A to Z 176
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Notes
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.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
Contains 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, coun-
try-specific equipment and optional extras when available.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer to page 60. Identifies func- tions that can be specifically adapted for a particular key or vehicle. These adjustments can be performed either by yourself or by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
The 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 to assist you in identifying asterisks possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment. If your BMW features equipment which is not described in this Owner's Man- ual, Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well.
Notes Symbols The individual vehicle
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. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.
For your own safety Fuels:
Use unleaded fuel only. 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% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent – will not void the applicable warranties respecting defects in materials or work- manship. Field experience has indi- cated significant differences in fuel quality – volatility, composition, addi- tives, etc. among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in drivability, starting and stalling prob- lems, especially under certain environ- mental conditions, such as high ambi- ent temperature and high altitude. 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 result in unscheduled maintenance. Obey pertinent relevant safety rules when you are handling gasoline.
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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.
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.
Currency at time of printing
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Notes
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.
BMW will not accept any liability for damages resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. 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. See your BMW Sports Activ- ity Vehicle center for additional informa- tion.
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 your own safety
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 97
2 Fog lamps 98Turn signal indicators 67
Standing lamps 98
High beams 98
Headlamp flasher 67
Computer 794 Washer/Wiper system/
Rain sensor 67
5 Rear window defroster 101, 106
6 Central locking system 287 Hazard warning flashers 8 Horn: the entire surface 9 Adjusting steering wheel 51
Instrument cluster X5 3.0i, 4.4i
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1 Fuel gauge 74
2 Indicator lamp for turn signalindicators 21
3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning
lamps 18 to 21
5 Tachometer and Energy Control 73
6 Coolant temperature gauge 7416n
Instrument cluster X5 3.0i, 4.4i
7 Indicator and warning
lamps 18 to 21
8 Reset button for trip odometer 72
9 Indicator for Check Control 76
10 Odometer and trip odometer 7211 Display for computer – operation via turn signal lever, refer to page 79:
Outside temperature Average fuel consumption Cruising range Average speed
12 Service Interval Display 75
13 Selector lever and program displayfor automatic transmission
14 Indicator and warning
lamps 18 to 21
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Instrument cluster X5 3.0i, 4.4i
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1 Fuel gauge 74
2 Indicator lamp for turn signalindicators 21
3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warninglamps 18 to 21
5 Tachometer and Energy Control 73
6 Coolant temperature gauge 747 Indicator and warning
lamps 18 to 21
8 Reset button for trip odometer 72
9 Service Interval Display 75
10 Indicator forTrip odometer/odometer 72
Outside temperature 7211 Indicator for Check Control 76
12 Selector lever and program displayfor automatic transmission
13 CHECK button 76
14 Indicator and warninglamps 18 to 21
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Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself Indicator and warning lamps that are are tested for proper identified by 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 these 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. Please contact the nearest BMW Sports Activ- ity Vehicle center.
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.
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: please contact the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
Do not continue driving. The engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.
Handbrake Brake hydraulic system Lights up with handbrake
engaged. For additional information, refer to page 63 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. Please con- tact the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
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 132 and 146. Also comes on in the Check Control with the message CHECK BRAKE LININGS.
Handbrake warning lamp Brake hydraulic system warning lamp for Canadian models.
Indicator and warning lamps
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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. Please contact the nearest BMW Sports Activ- ity Vehicle center.
Red or yellow: continue to drive cautiously
Warning lamps for Canadian models.
The red brake warning lamp lights up together with the indi- cator lamps for ABS and DSC/ xDrive. In addition, a warning signal sounds: ABS, DSC and xDrive have failed. Drive may then only be carried out via the rear axle. Have the system checked at the
nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. For additional information, refer to page 90, 91
Proceed cautiously and defen- sively. When driving on poor
roads, refrain from using full throttle and avoid pressing the accelerator beyond the kickdown point. 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.
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 143
Automatic transmission The automatic transmission switches into the emergency
program due to a fault. Please consult the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehi- cle center. For additional information, refer to page 66
Brake pads Have the condition of the brake pads checked.
For additional information, refer to page 133
Self-leveling suspension* + The self-leveling suspension is inactive. Please consult the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. For additional information, refer to page 94
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Indicator and warning lamps
Red: an important reminder
Handbrake Lights up with handbrake engaged.
For additional information, refer to page 63
Handbrake warning lamp Canadian models
for
Please fasten safety belts Lights up for a few seconds or until occupants fasten safety belts. Depending on model, together or a message with an acoustic signal in the Check Control. For additional information on safety belts, refer to page 48
Airbags Please have the system inspected at your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center. For additional information, refer to page 54
Yellow: check as soon as possible
ABS Antilock Brake System The ABS is deactivated due to a fault. Conventional braking per- formance remains available with no loss of efficiency. Please have the system inspected at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. For additional information, refer to page 90
ABS warning lamp for Canadian models.
DBC Dynamic Brake Control Fault in the DBC system. Please have the system checked and repaired at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center as soon as possible. For details on DBC, refer to page 90
Warning lamp for Dynamic Brake Control DBC for Canada models Engine oil level Comes on while driving: the oil level is at the absolute mini-
mum; refill as soon as possible. Do not drive more than approx. 30 miles/50 km until you do. For additional information, refer to page 143
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control/ xDrive + The warning lamp lights up con- tinuously and a warning signal sounds: DSC or the xDrive all-wheel system has 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 at the near- est BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. For additional information, refer to page 91
Proceed cautiously and defen- sively. When driving on poor
roads, refrain from using full throttle and avoid pressing the accelerator beyond the kickdown point. Otherwise the drive train may be damaged or acci- dents can occur.<
Engine electronics* Fault in the engine electronics. You can continue to drive with
reduced engine output or engine speed. Please have the system inspected by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
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 operational, you should have the systems checked by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center at the earliest possible opportunity. For additional information, refer to page 148.
Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Canadian models
Check Gas Cap* + This indicator lamp comes on when the fuel filler cap is loose
or missing. Close the filler cap tightly: refer to page 24
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicators Flashes when the turn signal indicators are operated. Rapid
flashing indicates a system malfunction. For additional information, refer to page 67
Cruise control* Lights up when system is switched on: ready for operation using the buttons in the steering wheel. For more detailed information, refer to page 70.
Fog lamps Lights up when fog lamps are switched on. For additional
information, refer to page 98
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 67 and 98
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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 control functions for the radio along with CD and cassette player
> 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 input on and off.
Switch between phone and radio, cassette and CD.
Volume
Forward: > Radio
Press briefly: next stored station Extended pressure: station search function
> CD
Press briefly: track search Maintain pressure on the button: fast forward in track
> Cassette
Press briefly: stop track search or fast forward Extended pressure: fast forward
> Portable phone
Scroll through list of names.
Reverse: functions as for fast forward.
Cruise control: call up
Cruise control: store and accelerate + as well as decelerate and store –
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/ deactivate
Recirculated-air mode and AUC auto- matic recirculated-air control or steer- ing wheel heater: switch on/off
Warning triangle*
First-aid kit*
Refueling
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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.
Some of the articles in the first-aid kit may be used within a limited time only. For this reason, check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly, and replace any whose expiration dates have passed. You can acquire replacements in any drugstore or pharmacy. Always observe all legal regulations requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in the vehicle.<
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.<
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
symbol.
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When handling fuels, comply with all of the applicable safety precau-
tions and regulations pertaining to fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
Simple and environmentally friendly
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.
As long as the filler nozzle is used prop- erly, the fuel tank is full whenever the nozzle shuts off the first time.
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, with a reserve capacity of 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.<
Fuel specifications
The engine uses lead-free fuel only. Required fuel: > Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
AKI = Anti Knock Index
Do not use leaded fuels. The use of leaded fuels will cause perma- nent damage to the system's oxygen sensor and the catalytic converter.<
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Controls
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
