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braking, extended braking distance, and altered self-steering characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction with winter tires, these charac- teristics are more pronounced.<
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Only one compact wheel may be mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to their original size as quickly as possible. Failure to do so is a safety risk.<
Vehicle battery
Battery care The battery is 100% maintenance-free, i.e., the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli- mate. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery.
Replacing battery
Only use vehicle batteries that have been approved for your vehicle by the manu- facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam- aged and systems or functions may not be fully available.< After a battery replacement, have the battery registered on the vehicle by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center to ensure that all com- fort functions are fully available.
Charging battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine switched off. Connections, refer to Jump starting on page 274.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of following replacement at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or bring them to a recycling cen- ter. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Always restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping over during transport.<
Power failure Following a temporary power failure, e.g. due to a discharged battery, the use of some equip- ment will be restricted, requiring its reinitializa-
tion. In the same way, individual settings are lost and must be updated again: > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to page 44.
> Time and Date
The values must be updated again, refer to pages 85, 85.
> Radio
Radio stations must be stored again, refer to page 171.
> Navigation system
You must wait until the system becomes functional again, refer to page 165.
> Glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof
It may only be possible to raise the glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof. The sys- tem must be initialized, refer to page 41.
> Digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to page 126.
> Active steering
The system automatically initializes for a short time as you drive. During this time, the system is deactivated, refer to page 106.
> xDrive
The system automatically initializes as you drive. During this time, indicator lamps light up. If the lamps do not disappear during the current trip, have the system checked.
Before removing the vehicle from stor- age, consult your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center.<
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub- stitute of another color or amperage rating, as this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.< A pair of plastic tweezers and instructions for fuse allocation is stored with the fuses in the cargo area.
Spare fuses can be obtained from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle.
In interior The fuses are located in the front passenger footwell on the underside of the instrument cluster. 1. Unscrew screws, refer to arrows, of footwell
trim panel.
2. Lay the trim panel in the footwell. 3. Unscrew the screw, arrow 1, and fold down
the fuse carrier, arrow 2.
4. Replace the fuse concerned. 5.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Ensure correct and secure attachment of the footwell trim panel in the process.
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In cargo area
Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo area.
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Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency request Conditions for an emergency request: > Full preparation package mobile phone.
With this equipment, an emergency request is still possible when no mobile phone is paired in the vehicle.
> BMW Assist is activated.
Activating BMW Assist, refer to page 228.
> Radio readiness is switched on. > The BMW Assist system is logged in on a
wireless communications network.
> The emergency request system is opera-
ble.
When the contract of participation with BMW Assist expires, the BMW Assist system can be deactivated by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center without having to visit a workshop. Once the BMW Assist system has been deactivated, emergency requests are not possible. The BMW Assist system be reactivated by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center after signing a new contract.
Initiating an emergency request 1. Briefly press protective cover to open.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat.
2. Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.
As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist Response Center has been established, the LED flashes. When the emergency request is received at the BMW Assist Response Center, the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes fur- ther steps to help you. Even if you are unable to answer, the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain conditions. If conditions allow, remain in the vehicle until the connection has been established. You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation. Information for determining the required rescue measures is transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center, e.g. the current position of your vehicle, if this can be determined. If the LED flashes, but you are unable to hear the BMW Assist Response Center through the hands-free system, this could indicate, for instance, that the hands-free system is no longer operational. The BMW Assist Response Center may still be able to hear you, however. Under certain conditions, an emergency request is automatically initiated immediately after a severe accident. An automatic collision notification is not affected by the button being pressed.
For technical reasons, the emergency request cannot be guaranteed under
unfavorable conditions.<
Warning triangle* The warning triangle is located in the cargo area.
First-aid kit* Some of the articles contained in the first-aid kit have a limited service life. Therefore, check the
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3. Switch off any electrical systems and com-
ponents in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
To avoid personal injury from sparks, fol- low this sequence when connecting
jumper cables.< On your BMW the so-called starting-aid termi- nal in the engine compartment acts as the bat- tery positive terminal, also refer to the engine compartment overview on page 252. The cover cap is marked with +. 1. Fold open the cover of the BMW starting-
aid terminal. To do so, pull the tab.
2. Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+ to the positive terminal of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle provid- ing assistance.
3. Attach the second end of the cable to the
positive terminal of the battery or to a start- ing-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started. 4. Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/– to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle.
expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace the contents concerned in good time if necessary. The first-aid kit is stored in the cargo area, depending on the vehicle's equipment, > On the right in a storage tray or > Behind the left side panel
Roadside Assistance* Roadside Assistance can be reached around the clock in many countries. You can obtain assistance there in the event of a vehicle break- down. The phone numbers of Roadside Assistance can be found in the Contact brochure. With BMW Assist or BMW TeleService, you can contact BMW Roadside Assistance directly via iDrive to request assistance in the event of a breakdown, refer to page 227.
Jump starting When your battery is discharged, you can use two jumper cables to start your BMW with power from the battery in a second vehicle. You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle. Use only jumper cables with fully-insulated clamp handles.
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running. Care- fully adhere to the following sequence, both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to guard against possible personal injuries.<
Preparation 1. Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah. This information can be found on the bat- tery.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.
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Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole.
Transporting your vehicle
5. Attach the second end of the cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting engine 1. Start the engine on the assisting vehicle
and allow it to run at idle for several minutes at slightly increased speed.
2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way. If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge.
3. Let the engines run for a few minutes. 4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the connection sequence.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.<
Tow-starting and towing
Observe applicable laws and regulations for tow-starting and towing.< Do not transport any passengers other than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed. Therefore, contact a BMW Sports Activity Vehi- cle Center in the event of a breakdown.
Have your vehicle transported on a load- ing platform only; otherwise, damage may
occur.<
Tow truck
Do not tow your BMW with the front or rear axle raised individually; otherwise,
the wheels may lock and the transfer case may be damaged.<
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body and chassis parts, otherwise damage may
result.<
Tow-starting
Note Do not tow-start your vehicle. Due to the automatic transmission, the engine cannot be started by tow-starting. Have the cause of the starting difficulties reme- died.
Towing other vehicles
General information
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not
be possible to control vehicle response.<
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts
may cause damage.<
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fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fit- ting. Otherwise damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.<
Access to screw thread Cover panel on left/right side of bumper: press on the arrow symbol on the cover panel.
BMW X5: front
BMW X6: front
Rear
> Switch on the hazard warning flashers
depending on the local regulations.
> If the electrical system fails, mark the vehi- cle to be towed, e.g. with a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Towing methods when towing other vehicles
Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle, observe the fol- lowing: > Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
> When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the vehicle sideways.
Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings, as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<
Tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle, make sure that the tow rope is taut. To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on vehicle components when towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit- ting; connecting it to other vehicle parts
may cause damage.<
Tow fitting The screw-on tow-fitting must always be car- ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. It is located in the toolkit under the floor panel flap in the cargo area, refer to page 262.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads. Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for maneuvering the vehicle only. Avoid lateral loading of the tow
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Reference Reference
This chapter contains the technical data, the short commands of the voice activation system, and the index that will direct you as quickly as possible to the information you are looking for.
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Technical data
Engine data
BMW X5
Displacement No. of cylinders Maximum output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speedBMW X6
Displacement No. of cylinders Maximum output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speedcu in/cmμ
hp rpm lb ft/Nm rpm
cu in/cmμ
hp rpm lb ft/Nm rpm
X5 xDrive35i 181.8/2,979
300
5,800-6,250
300/407
1,400-5,000X5 xDrive50i 268.2/4,395
400
5,500-6,400
450/610
1,750-4,500X6 xDrive35i 181.8/2,979
300
5,800-6,250
300/407
1,400-5,000X5 xDrive35d 182.6/2,993
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4,200
425/580
1,750-2,250X6 xDrive50i 268.2/4,395
400
5,500-6,400
450/610
1,750-4,500280
Dimensions
BMW X5
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 42.0 ft/12.8 m With mixed tires* the vehicle width may exceed the specified dimension.
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BMW X6
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 42.0 ft/12.8 m Height with roof rack*: 66.9 in/1,699 mm With mixed tires* the vehicle width may exceed the specified dimension.
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Weights
BMW X5
Approved gross vehicle weight without 3rd row seats Load without 3rd row seats Approved front axle weight without 3rd row seats Approved rear axle weight without 3rd row seats Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacitylbs./kg lbs./kg Ibs./kg Ibs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg cu ft/l
X5 xDrive35i X5 xDrive50i X5 xDrive35d 6,581/2,985
6,371/2,890
6,261/2,840
6,052/2,745
1,290/585
1,290/585
1,102/500
1,102/500
2,976/1,350
2,800/1,270
2,976/1,350
2,800/1,270
3,792/1,720
3,858/1,750
3,483/1,580
3,439/1,560
220/100
220/100
21.9-61.8/ 21.9-61.8/ 620-1,750
620-1,7506,669/3,025
6,327/2,870
1,290/585
1,102/500
3,020/1,370
3,020/1,370
3,858/1,750
3,549/1,610
220/100
21.9-61.8/ 620-1,750Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
BMW X6
Approved gross vehicle weight Load Approved front axle weight Approved rear axle weight Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacityIbs./kg Ibs./kg Ibs./kg Ibs./kg Ibs./kg cu ft/l
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
X6 xDrive35i 5,975/2,710
937/425
2,800/1,270
3,263/1,480
220/100
20.1-51.1/ 570-1,450X6 xDrive50i 6,250/2,835
937/425
3,020/1,370
3,351/1,520
220/100
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Capacities
BMW X5
Fuel tank of that reserve X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive35d X5 xDrive50i Windshield washer with headlamp washer systemBMW X6
Fuel tank of that reserve X6 xDrive35i X6 xDrive50i Windshield washer with headlamp washer systemgal/liters
approx. 22.5/85
gal/liters gal/liters
approx. 2.1/8
approx. 2.6/10US quarts/liters
approx. 6.9/6.5
gal/liters
approx. 22.5/85
gal/liters gal/liters
approx. 2.1/8
approx. 3.2/12US quarts/liters
approx. 6.9/6.5
Notes Fuel grade: page 235
For more details: page 67
Notes Fuel grade: page 235
For more details: page 67
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Short commands of voice activation system
With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly, regardless of which menu
item is selected. Here are the important short commands for the voice activation system.
Useful short commands
Function Accessing a music collection Accessing tone control Accessing settings Accessing the computer Accessing contacts* Displaying the phone book* Accessing BMW Assist* Retrieving home address* Selecting destination entry*
CD/Multimedia
CD/DVD drive
Command {Music collection} {Tone} {Settings} {Onboard info} {Contacts} {Phonebook} {B M W Assist} {Home address} {Enter address}
Function Playing a CD Selecting a CD Selecting a CD and track Selecting a track Opening the CD and Multimedia menu CD and DVD* Displaying entertainment details in split screen*
Command {C D on} {Select C D} {C D … track …} e.g. CD 3 track 5
{C D track …} e.g. track 5
{C D and multimedia} {C D} {Entertainment details}Music collection
Function Displaying current playback Accessing a music collection Playing a music collection
Command {Current playback} {Music collection} {Music collection on}
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Function Searching for music; opening the menu Selecting a genre Selecting an artist Selecting an album Selecting a track Selecting track directly* Starting playback Playing back the most frequently played tracks
Command {Music search} {Select genre} {Select artist} {Select album} {Select track} {Track …} {Start play} {Top fifty}
Command {External devices} {AUX front}
Command {Tone}
Command {Radio} {F M} {Manual} {Select frequency} {Select station} e.g. W-PLJ
Command {A M} {Manual}
External devices
Function Selecting external devices AUX front
Tone control
Function Accessing tone control
Radio
FM
Function Selecting the radio Selecting FM stations Selecting manual search Selecting the frequency range Selecting a station
AM
Function Selecting AM stations Selecting manual search
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Satellite radio
Function Selecting the satellite radio Switching on the satellite radio Selecting a satellite radio channel
Stored stations
Function Selecting stored stations Choosing a stored station Selecting a stored station
Telephone
Function Opening the Telephone menu Displaying the phone book Redialing Displaying accepted calls Dialing a phone number Displaying the list of messages Displaying Bluetooth devices
Navigation
General information
Function Navigation menu Selecting destination entry Entering an address Selecting destination guidance Starting destination guidance Ending destination guidance Retrieving home address Selecting route criteria Selecting route Switching on the voice instructions
Command {Satellite radio} {Satellite radio on} {Select satellite radio} e.g. channel 2
Command {Presets} {Select preset} {Preset …} e.g. stored station 2
Command {Telephone} {Phonebook} {Redial} {Received calls} {Dial number} {Messages} {Bluetooth}
Command {Navigation} {Enter address} {Enter address} {Guidance} {Start guidance} {Stop guidance} {Home address} {Route preference} {Route information} {Switch on voice instructions}
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Function Repeating a voice instruction Switching off the voice instructions Displaying the address book Displaying the last destinations Accessing traffic bulletins Special destinations
Map
Function Displaying the map Map facing north Map in the direction of travel Perspective map Automatic scaling of the map* Changing the scale
Split screen settings*
Function Split screen Switching off the split screen Adapting the split screen Split screen current position Split screen map facing north Split screen direction of travel Split screen perspective Automatically scaling the split screen Split screen enlarged intersection zoom Highlighting split screen traffic info Split screen, computer Split screen, trip computer
Command {Repeat voice instructions} {Switch off voice instructions} {Address book} {Last destinations} {Traffic Info} {Points of interest}
Command {Map} {Map facing north} {Map in direction of travel} {Map perspective view} {Map with automatic scaling} {Map scale}
Command {Switch on splitscreen} {Turn off split screen} {Split screen content} {Split screen current position} {Split screen map facing north} {Split screen map in direction of travel} {Split screen perspective} {Split screen automatic scaling} {Splitscreen Exit ramp view} {Split screen, Traffic conditions} {Split screen on board info} {Splitscreen trip computer}
Destination guidance with intermediate destinations
Function Entering a new destination Trip list
Command {Enter address} {Stored trips}
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Contacts
Function Accessing contacts My contacts New contact
BMW Assist
Function Accessing BMW Assist* Accessing the Internet*
Vehicle information
Function Accessing the computer Accessing the trip computer Accessing vehicle information Accessing vehicle status
Settings
Vehicle
Function Opening the main menu Accessing settings Accessing options Settings on the Control Display Accessing time and date settings Accessing language and unit settings Accessing speed limit settings Activating lighting Selecting the door lock
Command {Contacts} {My contacts} {New contact}
Command {B M W Assist} {Internet}
Command {Onboard info} {Trip computer} {Vehicle info} {Vehicle status}
Command {Main menu} {Settings} {Options} {Control display} {Time and date} {Language and units} {Speed} {Lighting} {Door locks}
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Equipment
Function Selecting the air conditioning Activating Head-up Display* Enabling rear control*
Command {Climate} {head up display} {Allow rear control}
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Everything from A-Z
Index
ABS Antilock Brake
System 95
ACC, refer to Active cruise
