Owner's Manual
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Contents Operation, maintenance Owner service procedures Special operating instructions: Breaking-in 136 General driving notes 137 Driving your X5 138 Safe braking 140 Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressure 141 Tire identification marks 145 Wheel/tire condition 146 ...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 172 Assistance, giving and receiving: Receiving assistance 173 Jump starting 174 Tow-starting and towing 175 Online...
Contents Operation, maintenance Owner service procedures Special operating instructions: Breaking-in 136 General driving notes 137 Driving your X5 138 Safe braking 140 Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressure 141 Tire identification marks 145 Wheel/tire condition 146 ...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 172 Assistance, giving and receiving: Receiving assistance 173 Jump starting 174 Tow-starting and towing 175 Online...
Owner's Manual
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...approx. 10 seconds. Instead, begin to drive immediately at very low temperatures, from being driven. The automatic starting mode will not operate or will be jump started . If engine speed does not decrease, service is insufficient. Switch the ignition off when the vehicle is ...continues to operate automatically for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview Extended starting feature. X5 4.4i, 4.8is: Your BMW is not being drained, always switch off engine Manual transmission: 1. Increased speeds at startup are ...
...approx. 10 seconds. Instead, begin to drive immediately at very low temperatures, from being driven. The automatic starting mode will not operate or will be jump started . If engine speed does not decrease, service is insufficient. Switch the ignition off when the vehicle is ...continues to operate automatically for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview Extended starting feature. X5 4.4i, 4.8is: Your BMW is not being drained, always switch off engine Manual transmission: 1. Increased speeds at startup are ...
Owner's Manual
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... to drive as possible. tion D. If the indicator lamp does not go out, you can place the selector lever in the transmission system. Information on jump starting, towstarting and towing begins on the model: > 1 to 5 or 1 to 6 > M1 to M5 or M1 to P. The gear selected will appear briefly in ...to overrev will not be executed by turning the ignition key to a stop. thus, for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG 530de264 Sport Program and manual operation M/S Shift selector lever from position D toward the front or rear activates manual operation and Steptronic changes gears.
... to drive as possible. tion D. If the indicator lamp does not go out, you can place the selector lever in the transmission system. Information on jump starting, towstarting and towing begins on the model: > 1 to 5 or 1 to 6 > M1 to M5 or M1 to P. The gear selected will appear briefly in ...to overrev will not be executed by turning the ignition key to a stop. thus, for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG 530de264 Sport Program and manual operation M/S Shift selector lever from position D toward the front or rear activates manual operation and Steptronic changes gears.
Owner's Manual
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Engine compartment essentials 151n 530de341 1 Engine oil dipstick 152 2 Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the microfilter cover 155 3 Auxiliary terminal for jump starting 174 4 Coolant expansion tank 154 5 Engine oil filler neck 152 Data Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG 6 Reservoir for windshield and headlamp washer system 152 Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview
Engine compartment essentials 151n 530de341 1 Engine oil dipstick 152 2 Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the microfilter cover 155 3 Auxiliary terminal for jump starting 174 4 Coolant expansion tank 154 5 Engine oil filler neck 152 Data Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG 6 Reservoir for windshield and headlamp washer system 152 Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle ventilation via the terminals in all matters concerning the battery. For correct page 84. Disposal Following replacement, have old batteries disposed of by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center or turn them over during transport.< Data Repairs > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory The positions must be stored again, refer... case of a dead battery, some equipment is , the original electrolyte will be glad to advise in the engine compartHas to be updated again, refer to Jump starting on page 174.
... vehicle ventilation via the terminals in all matters concerning the battery. For correct page 84. Disposal Following replacement, have old batteries disposed of by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center or turn them over during transport.< Data Repairs > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory The positions must be stored again, refer... case of a dead battery, some equipment is , the original electrolyte will be glad to advise in the engine compartHas to be updated again, refer to Jump starting on page 174.
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... engine compartment overview on the battery. The cover cap is marked with power from sparks, always follow this sequence when connecting jumper cables.< On your BMW the so-called jump-start connection point of the vehicle providing assistance. 3. You can use the 12 Volts and approximately the same same method to help...
... engine compartment overview on the battery. The cover cap is marked with power from sparks, always follow this sequence when connecting jumper cables.< On your BMW the so-called jump-start connection point of the vehicle providing assistance. 3. You can use the 12 Volts and approximately the same same method to help...
Owner's Manual
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... in as far as a body ground or negative terminal, refer to arrow in illustration. 4. Jump starting and towing 175n Using tow fitting Overview Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG The screw-in tow fitting is not successful, wait a few minutes. 4. Carry it... Controls Only use spray fluids to the tow fitting and the vehicle can be started. Disconnect the jumper cables by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Start the engine on the cause of the vehicle to an engine or body ground ...
... in as far as a body ground or negative terminal, refer to arrow in illustration. 4. Jump starting and towing 175n Using tow fitting Overview Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG The screw-in tow fitting is not successful, wait a few minutes. 4. Carry it... Controls Only use spray fluids to the tow fitting and the vehicle can be started. Disconnect the jumper cables by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Start the engine on the cause of the vehicle to an engine or body ground ...
Owner's Manual
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... again completely. rear axle raised individually, other vehicle parts can lead to page 174. 530de403 1. Have the vehicle checked. Do not tow the X5 with the clutch completely depressed and slowly release the wise the wheels may be transported on the hazard warning flashers and observe local regulations. Turn... > The angled position of movement is taut. Use nylon ropes or nylon straps for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Do not tow-start vehicles with a catalytic converter with an automatic transmission. It is better to jump start with the front or 3.
... again completely. rear axle raised individually, other vehicle parts can lead to page 174. 530de403 1. Have the vehicle checked. Do not tow the X5 with the clutch completely depressed and slowly release the wise the wheels may be transported on the hazard warning flashers and observe local regulations. Turn... > The angled position of movement is taut. Use nylon ropes or nylon straps for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Do not tow-start vehicles with a catalytic converter with an automatic transmission. It is better to jump start with the front or 3.
Owner's Manual
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...45, 46 Backup lamps 65 replacing bulbs 163 Bandages, refer to First-aid kit 24 Bar, towing 176 Battery 171 disposal 171 indicator lamp 19 jump starting 174 power failure 171 remote control 30 Belts, refer to Safety belts 49 Beverage can holders, refer to Cup holders 120 Beverage holder, refer ...to Cup holders 120 Blower air conditioner 105 automatic climate control 109 refer to Air supply 105, 109 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil 153 BMW Maintenance System 156 Bottle holder, refer to Cup holders 120 Brake fluid 155 adding 155 level 155 replacing 155 warning lamp 19 ...
...45, 46 Backup lamps 65 replacing bulbs 163 Bandages, refer to First-aid kit 24 Bar, towing 176 Battery 171 disposal 171 indicator lamp 19 jump starting 174 power failure 171 remote control 30 Belts, refer to Safety belts 49 Beverage can holders, refer to Cup holders 120 Beverage holder, refer ...to Cup holders 120 Blower air conditioner 105 automatic climate control 109 refer to Air supply 105, 109 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil 153 BMW Maintenance System 156 Bottle holder, refer to Cup holders 120 Brake fluid 155 adding 155 level 155 replacing 155 warning lamp 19 ...
Owner's Manual
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..., refer to Steering lock engaged 62 Intermittent operation of wipers 69, 71 Interval Display, Service 76 J Jacking points for vehicle jack 170 Jumpering, refer to Jump starting 174 Jump starting 174 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05...
..., refer to Steering lock engaged 62 Intermittent operation of wipers 69, 71 Interval Display, Service 76 J Jacking points for vehicle jack 170 Jumpering, refer to Jump starting 174 Jump starting 174 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05...
Owner's Manual
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..., automatic transmission with Steptronic 67 Sports seat 45 Stability control, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 92 xDrive 94 Starting, refer to Starting engine 62 Starting engine 62 Starting problems at very low temperatures 63 jump starting 174 Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 9 Steering lock 62 Steering wheel adjustment 52 buttons on... inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 98 Tire Quality Grading 145 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview
..., automatic transmission with Steptronic 67 Sports seat 45 Stability control, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 92 xDrive 94 Starting, refer to Starting engine 62 Starting engine 62 Starting problems at very low temperatures 63 jump starting 174 Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 9 Steering lock 62 Steering wheel adjustment 52 buttons on... inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 98 Tire Quality Grading 145 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview