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... to maintaining the value of technical features. X5 3.0si X5 4.8i Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from... your BMW's unique range of your new vehicle. This ...
... to maintaining the value of technical features. X5 3.0si X5 4.8i Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from... your BMW's unique range of your new vehicle. This ...
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... 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. Contents The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to... 171 172 On/Off and settings Radio Satellite radio CD player and CD changer External audio device DVD system in rear Communications 188 Telephoning 202 BMW Assist Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06...
... 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. Contents The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to... 171 172 On/Off and settings Radio Satellite radio CD player and CD changer External audio device DVD system in rear Communications 188 Telephoning 202 BMW Assist Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06...
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...63 Rain sensor 63 Rear window wiper 64 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 if no phone number is selected > Press longer: redialing Volume Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling ...
...63 Rain sensor 63 Rear window wiper 64 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 if no phone number is selected > Press longer: redialing Volume Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling ...
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... lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps indicate that certain functions are tested for proper function by briefly lighting up during starting of the engine or when the ignition is displayed immediately when the related lamp lights up in different combinations and colors. on... are activated: With parking brake set 58 With parking brake set for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Additional information, e.g. Indicator and warning lamps The concept In the case of corresponding urgency, this information is switched on the corresponding ...
... lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps indicate that certain functions are tested for proper function by briefly lighting up during starting of the engine or when the ignition is displayed immediately when the related lamp lights up in different combinations and colors. on... are activated: With parking brake set 58 With parking brake set for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Additional information, e.g. Indicator and warning lamps The concept In the case of corresponding urgency, this information is switched on the corresponding ...
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... 48 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 85 HDC Hill Descent Control 85 18 Controller 16 Turn, press or move horizontally in four directions 19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 21 Adaptive Drive 86 22 Programmable memory/direct selection buttons 21 23 Switching Entertainment sound output on/off and adjusting..., CD and CD changer 15 Selecting AM or FM waveband 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls PDC Park Distance Control* 80 Backup camera* 81 At a glance
... 48 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 85 HDC Hill Descent Control 85 18 Controller 16 Turn, press or move horizontally in four directions 19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 21 Adaptive Drive 86 22 Programmable memory/direct selection buttons 21 23 Switching Entertainment sound output on/off and adjusting..., CD and CD changer 15 Selecting AM or FM waveband 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls PDC Park Distance Control* 80 Backup camera* 81 At a glance
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... use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG The following section provides an introduction to be operated from a central position. This allows these functions to basic menu navigation. The control of switches...
... use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG The following section provides an introduction to be operated from a central position. This allows these functions to basic menu navigation. The control of switches...
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... twice. for your vehicle, e.g. This displays the start menu from the menu: 17 Online Edition for telephone* You can call up all the functions of maintenance intervals and deadlines for legally mandated inspections > Settings for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment menu Navigation...
... twice. for your vehicle, e.g. This displays the start menu from the menu: 17 Online Edition for telephone* You can call up all the functions of maintenance intervals and deadlines for legally mandated inspections > Settings for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment menu Navigation...
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... open the menu by moving the controller to the left, right, front or rear. A symbol indicates the last selected menu item of the start menu in the last display shown > Direct changing between Communication, Navigation, Entertainment and Climate without pressing the button For this purpose, move the controller... in the corresponding direction and hold it for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Settings are displayed graphically or numerically. 3 18 Online Edition for longer than approx. 2 seconds. 1 2 Menu items are not currently visible.
... open the menu by moving the controller to the left, right, front or rear. A symbol indicates the last selected menu item of the start menu in the last display shown > Direct changing between Communication, Navigation, Entertainment and Climate without pressing the button For this purpose, move the controller... in the corresponding direction and hold it for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Settings are displayed graphically or numerically. 3 18 Online Edition for longer than approx. 2 seconds. 1 2 Menu items are not currently visible.
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...longer If a name is selected with controller. 21 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Entertainment Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance The source being played at the cursor are stored, not the...2. of saving, e.g. Select navigation destination, e.g. Press the ...than 2 seconds. Special features: > With the destination guidance system and the map view started, the current destination is stored. > During destination entry via a map, the coordinates at the time of the A-Z list. 2. This opens the...
...longer If a name is selected with controller. 21 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Entertainment Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance The source being played at the cursor are stored, not the...2. of saving, e.g. Select navigation destination, e.g. Press the ...than 2 seconds. Special features: > With the destination guidance system and the map view started, the current destination is stored. > During destination entry via a map, the coordinates at the time of the A-Z list. 2. This opens the...
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radio station or CD. 2. Press the ...than 2 seconds. This opens the start menu. 2. Select "Delete assignment of the buttons by touching them with your finger. Navigation destination Entertainment ... the controller to open the menu. 3. If the vehicle is equipped with two drives, the current track is displayed. The function is started. Displaying short info Touch the ...button. Press the button. This means, for example, that when a phone number is selected, the ... function. 6. The assignment of the buttons is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG
radio station or CD. 2. Press the ...than 2 seconds. This opens the start menu. 2. Select "Delete assignment of the buttons by touching them with your finger. Navigation destination Entertainment ... the controller to open the menu. 3. If the vehicle is equipped with two drives, the current track is displayed. The function is started. Displaying short info Touch the ...button. Press the button. This means, for example, that when a phone number is selected, the ... function. 6. The assignment of the buttons is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG
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... with short commands With short commands you have the system read aloud the possible commands for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Switch on the steering wheel. 6. To have the system list the possible commands: {Options} For example, if you can have selected "CD", the system... commands related to page 245. Select track, e.g.: {Track 1} The system says: {{Track 1}} 24 Online Edition for operating the CD player and the CD changer*. Opening start menu {Main menu} 5.
... with short commands With short commands you have the system read aloud the possible commands for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Switch on the steering wheel. 6. To have the system list the possible commands: {Options} For example, if you can have selected "CD", the system... commands related to page 245. Select track, e.g.: {Track 1} The system says: {{Track 1}} 24 Online Edition for operating the CD player and the CD changer*. Opening start menu {Main menu} 5.
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...in remote control, page 226. Personal Profile ensures that the vehicle can set a number of functions of these settings are available at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. 1 2 3 Remote control with each remote control at least twice a year to do anything. Remote control with... the spare key or radio readiness can be started with integrated key Each remote control contains a battery which remote control is unlocked, the corresponding Press button 1 to page 37. Drive a longer...
...in remote control, page 226. Personal Profile ensures that the vehicle can set a number of functions of these settings are available at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. 1 2 3 Remote control with each remote control at least twice a year to do anything. Remote control with... the spare key or radio readiness can be started with integrated key Each remote control contains a battery which remote control is unlocked, the corresponding Press button 1 to page 37. Drive a longer...
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...also operated. The fuel filler door is not locked. 29 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls > Triple turn signal activation, refer to page 32. The individual settings are stored for a maximum... either unlock only the driver's door or the entire vehicle, refer to page 30 > Locking the vehicle after a short time or after starting off with the remote control. Operating from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door handles. This means that you drove it are provided ...
...also operated. The fuel filler door is not locked. 29 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls > Triple turn signal activation, refer to page 32. The individual settings are stored for a maximum... either unlock only the driver's door or the entire vehicle, refer to page 30 > Locking the vehicle after a short time or after starting off with the remote control. Operating from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door handles. This means that you drove it are provided ...
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...the panorama glass sunroof* are opened from the inside. Press the button for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Opening and closing : from outside Using remote control Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the outside.<... button once to unlock the entire vehicle. > "Driver's door only" Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle. This opens the start menu. 2. Locking Press the button. Change to open slightly, regardless of sufficient severity, the central locking system automatically unlocks the vehicle. Comfort opening...
...the panorama glass sunroof* are opened from the inside. Press the button for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Opening and closing : from outside Using remote control Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the outside.<... button once to unlock the entire vehicle. > "Driver's door only" Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle. This opens the start menu. 2. Locking Press the button. Change to open slightly, regardless of sufficient severity, the central locking system automatically unlocks the vehicle. Comfort opening...
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... due to these devices could result in the cargo bay. If it is no . 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG 8. For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of this remote control during an extended drive; Change to... or changes to local radio waves. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Malfunctions The remote control may cause undesired operation. This opens the start menu. 2. Select the desired signal. Operation is governed by the following two conditions: > This device must not cause harmful interference, and > this...
... due to these devices could result in the cargo bay. If it is no . 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG 8. For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of this remote control during an extended drive; Change to... or changes to local radio waves. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Malfunctions The remote control may cause undesired operation. This opens the start menu. 2. Select the desired signal. Operation is governed by the following two conditions: > This device must not cause harmful interference, and > this...
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... refer to page 16. 1. The setting is selected and press the controller. 6. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG > Either unlock the doors together with the front doors closed. Press the controller to open driver's door cannot be sure that no door has... after driving" The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you from the driver's door lock. Press the controller. To prevent you start menu. 2. The setting is injured. It does not activate the anti-theft system. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. 32 Online ...
... refer to page 16. 1. The setting is selected and press the controller. 6. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG > Either unlock the doors together with the front doors closed. Press the controller to open driver's door cannot be sure that no door has... after driving" The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you from the driver's door lock. Press the controller. To prevent you start menu. 2. The setting is injured. It does not activate the anti-theft system. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. 32 Online ...
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Functional requirement > The vehicle can only be started if the vehicle detects that the remote control carried is not located in the vehicle interior. > The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible ... . Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be completely closed. Should a short delay occur when opening or closing > Opening liftgate > Starting engine 35 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06...
Functional requirement > The vehicle can only be started if the vehicle detects that the remote control carried is not located in the vehicle interior. > The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible ... . Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be completely closed. Should a short delay occur when opening or closing > Opening liftgate > Starting engine 35 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06...
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... is switched off the engine, the transmission is automatically switched into a car wash The vehicle can start .< Starting engine You can roll if you switch on the liftgate. The remote control is not in the vehicle...Please make sure that no one is injured. Insert remote control into the ignition lock if necessary. To start the engine: starting the engine is not possible. Watch during the closing Hold a finger or the back of the remote...transmission position N is no . 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG It need not be sure that all electronic systems/consumers are closed.
... is switched off the engine, the transmission is automatically switched into a car wash The vehicle can start .< Starting engine You can roll if you switch on the liftgate. The remote control is not in the vehicle...Please make sure that no one is injured. Insert remote control into the ignition lock if necessary. To start the engine: starting the engine is not possible. Watch during the closing Hold a finger or the back of the remote...transmission position N is no . 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG It need not be sure that all electronic systems/consumers are closed.
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...use. Selecting calling up . 4. Adjusting Adjusting lumbar support* 3. Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or damage to page 56. 2. Open the start menu. 2. Turn the controller until "Door locks" is not stored in the button lights up automatically iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 -... © 08/06 BMW AG Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory* You can also adjust the contour of the memory buttons. Storing 1. Set the desired seat, exterior mirror ...
...use. Selecting calling up . 4. Adjusting Adjusting lumbar support* 3. Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or damage to page 56. 2. Open the start menu. 2. Turn the controller until "Door locks" is not stored in the button lights up automatically iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 -... © 08/06 BMW AG Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory* You can also adjust the contour of the memory buttons. Storing 1. Set the desired seat, exterior mirror ...
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...heater distribution" and press the controller. 4. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Temperature distribution Driving tips Controls At a glance Seat heating* Front Rear Operation similar to temperature or air distribution.... Open the start menu. 2. without temperature distribution. The adjustment is supplied when three LEDs are indicated on the temperature or ventilation position....
...heater distribution" and press the controller. 4. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Temperature distribution Driving tips Controls At a glance Seat heating* Front Rear Operation similar to temperature or air distribution.... Open the start menu. 2. without temperature distribution. The adjustment is supplied when three LEDs are indicated on the temperature or ventilation position....
