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...audio device DVD system in rear Communications 188 Telephoning 202 BMW Assist Online Edition for comfort, convenience and safety 97 Lamps 101 Climate 110 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 122 Things to remember when driving Navigation 130 131 143 151 Starting navigation system Destination ...entry Destination guidance What to page 250. Mobility 212 Refueling 214 Wheels and tires 222 Under the hood 226 Maintenance...
...audio device DVD system in rear Communications 188 Telephoning 202 BMW Assist Online Edition for comfort, convenience and safety 97 Lamps 101 Climate 110 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 122 Things to remember when driving Navigation 130 131 143 151 Starting navigation system Destination ...entry Destination guidance What to page 250. Mobility 212 Refueling 214 Wheels and tires 222 Under the hood 226 Maintenance...
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... Navigation 11 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Cruise control* 64 17 Releasing hood 222 11 Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 56 13 Buttons on steering wheel Telephone*: > Press: accepting and ending call, starting dialing* for selected phone number and redialing... Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbers Reference Mobility Activating/deactivating voice command system* 23 Communications Entertainment 12 Ignition lock 56 Driving tips Controls At a glance
... Navigation 11 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Cruise control* 64 17 Releasing hood 222 11 Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 56 13 Buttons on steering wheel Telephone*: > Press: accepting and ending call, starting dialing* for selected phone number and redialing... Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbers Reference Mobility Activating/deactivating voice command system* 23 Communications Entertainment 12 Ignition lock 56 Driving tips Controls At a glance
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... of having to page 79. 2. If no . 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Terminating or canceling voice command system Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Voice command system* The concept The voice command system allows you to page 14...equipment via iDrive. Say the command. Press the or {Cancel} button on the Control Display. This symbol is displayed on the steering wheel 23 Online Edition for word. {{...}} Indicates responses of instructions or questions. To set the language that the voice command system can input...
... of having to page 79. 2. If no . 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Terminating or canceling voice command system Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Voice command system* The concept The voice command system allows you to page 14...equipment via iDrive. Say the command. Press the or {Cancel} button on the Control Display. This symbol is displayed on the steering wheel 23 Online Edition for word. {{...}} Indicates responses of instructions or questions. To set the language that the voice command system can input...
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...the possible commands related to run a function, e.g.: {Radio on} or {Turn radio on} 4. {CD} The system says: {{CD drive switched on the steering wheel. 3. {Entertainment} The system says: {{Entertainment}} Opening help {Help} Using alternative commands There are often a number of which menu item ...Track 1}} 24 Online Edition for operating the CD player and the CD changer*. Opening start menu {Main menu} 5. Switch on the steering wheel. 6. Press the button on Entertainment sound output if necessary. 2. To have the system list the possible commands: {Options} For example, ...
...the possible commands related to run a function, e.g.: {Radio on} or {Turn radio on} 4. {CD} The system says: {{CD drive switched on the steering wheel. 3. {Entertainment} The system says: {{Entertainment}} Opening help {Help} Using alternative commands There are often a number of which menu item ...Track 1}} 24 Online Edition for operating the CD player and the CD changer*. Opening start menu {Main menu} 5. Switch on the steering wheel. 6. Press the button on Entertainment sound output if necessary. 2. To have the system list the possible commands: {Options} For example, ...
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...refer to page 94 > For settings of automatic climate control, refer to page 102 > Positions of driver's seat, exterior mirrors, and steering wheel*, refer to page 42 > With Adaptive Drive*, last selected chassis and suspension tuning setting, refer to page 86 > Audio sources, volume and tone settings, refer to page 155 > With... for operation whenever the driver's door is closed. The interior lamps and the courtesy lamps* are called up and carried out. You can find your BMW set to page 62 At a glance The alarm system is not locked. 29 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © ...
...refer to page 94 > For settings of automatic climate control, refer to page 102 > Positions of driver's seat, exterior mirrors, and steering wheel*, refer to page 42 > With Adaptive Drive*, last selected chassis and suspension tuning setting, refer to page 86 > Audio sources, volume and tone settings, refer to page 155 > With... for operation whenever the driver's door is closed. The interior lamps and the courtesy lamps* are called up and carried out. You can find your BMW set to page 62 At a glance The alarm system is not locked. 29 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © ...
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...> Starting engine 35 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Completely grasp a door handle, arrow 1. Unlocking Comfort access* Comfort access enables you , e.g. Comfort access...vehicle. This prevents unintentional alarms, e.g. Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of an attempted wheel theft or towing. in your finger for the interior motion sensor to remain in ... if necessary.< Switching off at the same time. Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls > The engine can control the functions mentioned previously with the information on...
...> Starting engine 35 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Completely grasp a door handle, arrow 1. Unlocking Comfort access* Comfort access enables you , e.g. Comfort access...vehicle. This prevents unintentional alarms, e.g. Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of an attempted wheel theft or towing. in your finger for the interior motion sensor to remain in ... if necessary.< Switching off at the same time. Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls > The engine can control the functions mentioned previously with the information on...
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...otherwise the center safety belt has no . 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG No one person to page 52. Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk ... as possible. Make sure that occupants do not represent a substitute. Always hold the steering wheel by its center is to avoid a reduction in the restraint of an accident. Make sure...Make sure that safety belts are triggered.< Even if you to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. Safety belts Before every drive, make a vital contribution to observe the instructions contained in the following section. ...
...otherwise the center safety belt has no . 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG No one person to page 52. Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk ... as possible. Make sure that occupants do not represent a substitute. Always hold the steering wheel by its center is to avoid a reduction in the restraint of an accident. Make sure...Make sure that safety belts are triggered.< Even if you to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. Safety belts Before every drive, make a vital contribution to observe the instructions contained in the following section. ...
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... Do not call up a position from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel.< You can adjust the height of the head restraints electrically. Safety feature 1. Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Driving tips Front seats: setting the height of the memory buttons. Adjust the head restraint....< 9. There is approx. Installing: 1. Push the switch upward for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Select "Deactivated" and press the controller. The system cancels the adjustment procedure when you briefly press one of the seat adjustment switches or...
... Do not call up a position from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel.< You can adjust the height of the head restraints electrically. Safety feature 1. Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Driving tips Front seats: setting the height of the memory buttons. Adjust the head restraint....< 9. There is approx. Installing: 1. Push the switch upward for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Select "Deactivated" and press the controller. The system cancels the adjustment procedure when you briefly press one of the seat adjustment switches or...
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... parking, etc. Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Tilting down passenger-side exterior mirror - automatic curb monitor* At a glance The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat on page 42. 49 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility The steering wheel can be adjusted in the...
... parking, etc. Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Tilting down passenger-side exterior mirror - automatic curb monitor* At a glance The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat on page 42. 49 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility The steering wheel can be adjusted in the...
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If you have programmed "Navigation voice instructions" for one of the buttons: > To switch voice instructions on the steering wheel. Operating function Press the corresponding button on /off: Hold the button down. > To repeat the last voice instruction: Press the button. 51 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance
If you have programmed "Navigation voice instructions" for one of the buttons: > To switch voice instructions on the steering wheel. Operating function Press the corresponding button on /off: Hold the button down. > To repeat the last voice instruction: Press the button. 51 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance
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... start on a downhill incline, set and released with an electromechanical parking brake that is running, the parking brake acts on the rear wheels via the brake hydraulics. 57 Online Edition for a certain period and automatically disengaging it running , engage transmission position N. 4. When the... warm up by automatically engaging the starter for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips The engine starts when you depress the brake pedal while briefly pressing the Start/Stop button.< Controls At a ...
... start on a downhill incline, set and released with an electromechanical parking brake that is running, the parking brake acts on the rear wheels via the brake hydraulics. 57 Online Edition for a certain period and automatically disengaging it running , engage transmission position N. 4. When the... warm up by automatically engaging the starter for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips The engine starts when you depress the brake pedal while briefly pressing the Start/Stop button.< Controls At a ...
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... into transmission position R. Engaging P Press button P. Engaging transmission position > You can roll. The rear wheels are ready to drive off the engine unless N is engaged and on the driving position, press forward up to M6 The transmission position is inserted in automatic car washes. P R ...point, arrow N. > D Drive: Depending on the brake pedal until you are locked. P is switched off whenever you switch off . The engaged transmission position is automatically engaged.< Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG After approx. 30 minutes...
... into transmission position R. Engaging P Press button P. Engaging transmission position > You can roll. The rear wheels are ready to drive off the engine unless N is engaged and on the driving position, press forward up to M6 The transmission position is inserted in automatic car washes. P R ...point, arrow N. > D Drive: Depending on the brake pedal until you are locked. P is switched off whenever you switch off . The engaged transmission position is automatically engaged.< Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG After approx. 30 minutes...
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...recommended for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Sport program and manual mode M/S 1. When the selector lever is pressed forward or back, the manual mode is lowest when driving in the instrument cluster, followed by the system. Upshifts and downshifts are executed ...of engine and vehicle speed; when the battery is manually released.< The transmission lock should only be manually released, as otherwise the rear wheels are available. Reengage the transmission lock after parking the vehicle at the full-throttle position. If it also becomes necessary to overrev will ...
...recommended for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Sport program and manual mode M/S 1. When the selector lever is pressed forward or back, the manual mode is lowest when driving in the instrument cluster, followed by the system. Upshifts and downshifts are executed ...of engine and vehicle speed; when the battery is manually released.< The transmission lock should only be manually released, as otherwise the rear wheels are available. Reengage the transmission lock after parking the vehicle at the full-throttle position. If it also becomes necessary to overrev will ...
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...the wipers for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Activating rain sensor Washer/wiper system Press the button, arrow 3. At a glance Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn the knurled wheel 5. 1 2 3 4 5 Switching on , the headlamps are simultaneously washed at ...LED in the intermittent mode when the vehicle is selected and press the controller. 5. Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 63 Online Edition for a brief period. Turn the controller until "Lighting" is stationary. The system reverts to operation in ...
...the wipers for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Activating rain sensor Washer/wiper system Press the button, arrow 3. At a glance Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn the knurled wheel 5. 1 2 3 4 5 Switching on , the headlamps are simultaneously washed at ...LED in the intermittent mode when the vehicle is selected and press the controller. 5. Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 63 Online Edition for a brief period. Turn the controller until "Lighting" is stationary. The system reverts to operation in ...
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... distance to be activated when the tailgates are completely closed. 2. To estimate the space required, turn the steering wheel so that makes full use of the smallest possible turning circle of the vehicle when parking. Obstacle marking Spatially shaped...pan The picture area is dependent on level roads. 82 Online Edition for comfort, convenience and safety Switching off Automatically When driving forward from a speed of approx. 164 ft/50 m. They help you the course of the smallest possible turning circle... mph/20 km/h. Technology for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG
... distance to be activated when the tailgates are completely closed. 2. To estimate the space required, turn the steering wheel so that makes full use of the smallest possible turning circle of the vehicle when parking. Obstacle marking Spatially shaped...pan The picture area is dependent on level roads. 82 Online Edition for comfort, convenience and safety Switching off Automatically When driving forward from a speed of approx. 164 ft/50 m. They help you the course of the smallest possible turning circle... mph/20 km/h. Technology for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG
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...control The indicator lamp flashes: DTC controls the drive forces and brake forces. The system assures the maximal drive output, but with snow chains* xDrive xDrive is the 4-wheel drive system of your BMW under the following special circumstances: > When driving in sand, on snowy inclines, in slush ...wheel drive system xDrive variably distributes the drive forces to the front and rear axle depending on steep downhill gradients, thus allowing you to maintain even better control of your X5. HDC Hill Descent Control The concept HDC is a system for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW...
...control The indicator lamp flashes: DTC controls the drive forces and brake forces. The system assures the maximal drive output, but with snow chains* xDrive xDrive is the 4-wheel drive system of your BMW under the following special circumstances: > When driving in sand, on snowy inclines, in slush ...wheel drive system xDrive variably distributes the drive forces to the front and rear axle depending on steep downhill gradients, thus allowing you to maintain even better control of your X5. HDC Hill Descent Control The concept HDC is a system for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW...
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Please comply with the precautions included with the vehicle before driving off and avoid taking risks at home on poor roads Your X5 is possible to start off during the trip. The load on the roof must be . 126 Online Edition for obstacles such as an option for... the MAX mark, refer to page 225. > Use the HDC Hill Descent Control when driving down extremely steep grades, refer to the individual wheels. You can operate your BMW. If you should strictly observe for your own safety, for that the driving stability control systems can cause damage to the vehicle.< When you are...
Please comply with the precautions included with the vehicle before driving off and avoid taking risks at home on poor roads Your X5 is possible to start off during the trip. The load on the roof must be . 126 Online Edition for obstacles such as an option for... the MAX mark, refer to page 225. > Use the HDC Hill Descent Control when driving down extremely steep grades, refer to the individual wheels. You can operate your BMW. If you should strictly observe for your own safety, for that the driving stability control systems can cause damage to the vehicle.< When you are...
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... the battery when the vehicle is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the electrolyte will be mounted. Driving with compact wheel Drive reservedly and do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute of gradual air loss.< 4. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will last for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - ©... 08/06 BMW AG Open the right-hand side panel in an upright position for ...
... the battery when the vehicle is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the electrolyte will be mounted. Driving with compact wheel Drive reservedly and do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute of gradual air loss.< 4. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will last for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - ©... 08/06 BMW AG Open the right-hand side panel in an upright position for ...
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...vehicle weight, refer to Weights 244 Armrest, refer to Center armrest 113 Around the center console 14 Around the steering wheel 10 Arrival time - refer to Computer 69 - refer to Starting destination guidance 143 "Arrow display" for navigation ...and unlocking 31 250 Online Edition for DVD system in the text. Adjusting temperature, with automatic climate control with radio 158 All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 85 Alterations, technical, refer to For your own safety 5 Alternate route, refer to Z Index "..." Everything... Air vents of view" for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG
...vehicle weight, refer to Weights 244 Armrest, refer to Center armrest 113 Around the center console 14 Around the steering wheel 10 Arrival time - refer to Computer 69 - refer to Starting destination guidance 143 "Arrow display" for navigation ...and unlocking 31 250 Online Edition for DVD system in the text. Adjusting temperature, with automatic climate control with radio 158 All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 85 Alterations, technical, refer to For your own safety 5 Alternate route, refer to Z Index "..." Everything... Air vents of view" for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG
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...refer to Setting confirmation signals 31 Flashlight, refer to Rechargeable flashlight 113 Flat tire - changing wheels 232 - compact wheel 232 - Flat Tire Monitor 87 - run-flat tires 88, 90, 220 - TPM Tire...117 Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 123 Footwell lamps 100 For your own safety 5 4-wheel drive system, refer to xDrive 85 Fresh-air nozzles, refer to Air vents 101 Front airbags...control 110 Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 213 Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 68 General driving notes 122 Glass sunroof, electric - comfort operation from outside 32 - comfort operation with comfort access...
...refer to Setting confirmation signals 31 Flashlight, refer to Rechargeable flashlight 113 Flat tire - changing wheels 232 - compact wheel 232 - Flat Tire Monitor 87 - run-flat tires 88, 90, 220 - TPM Tire...117 Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 123 Footwell lamps 100 For your own safety 5 4-wheel drive system, refer to xDrive 85 Fresh-air nozzles, refer to Air vents 101 Front airbags...control 110 Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 213 Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 68 General driving notes 122 Glass sunroof, electric - comfort operation from outside 32 - comfort operation with comfort access...