Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 897 - © 08/03 BMW AG Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 897 - © 08/03 BMW AG X5 3.0i X5 4.4i Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 897 - © 08/03 BMW AG Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 897 - © 08/03 BMW AG 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 features. 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 supplemental 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 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 897 - © 08/03 BMW AG Contents Controls and features 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 11 Cockpit 14 Instrument cluster 15 Indicator and warning lamps 18 Buttons on the steering wheel 22 Warning triangle 23 First-aid kit 23 Refueling 23 Fuel specifications 25 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 40 Adjustments: Sitting safely 42 Seats 43 Mechanical seat adjustment 44 Power seat adjustment 45 Head restraints 46 Power rear-seat backrest adjustment 47 Safety belts 48 Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 49 Seat heating 50 Steering wheel 51 Steering wheel heater 52 Mirrors 52 © 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. Overview Notes Contents Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 897 - © 08/03 BMW AG 5n Controls and features Driving: Ignition lock 61 Starting the engine 61 Switching off the engine 62 Handbrake 63 Manual transmission 63 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 Turn signal indicator/ Headlamp flasher 67 Washer/Wiper system/ Rain sensor 67 Cruise control 70 Everything 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 79 Technology for safety and driving convenience: PDC Park Distance Control 89 Antilock Brake System 90 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 91 xDrive 92 HDC Hill Descent Control 93 Self-leveling suspension 94 2-axle self-leveling suspension 94 Brake Force Display 96 Lamps: Parking lamps/Low beams 97 Instrument lighting 98 High beams/Standing lamps 98 Fog lamps 98 Interior lamps 99 Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioner 100 Automatic climate control 103 Roller sun blinds 109 Independent ventilation 109 Loading 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 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 897 - © 08/03 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview Passenger safety systems: Airbags 54 Transporting children safely 56 Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 60 Multi-Information Display MID 80 Digital clock in the MID 81 Computer in the MID 84 Cabin 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 116 Contents Owner service procedure Operation, maintenance Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 130 Driving your X5 131 General driving notes 132 Safe braking 132 Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressure 134 Tire identification marks 136 Wheel/tire condition 138 Replacing wheels/tires 139 Snow chains 140 Under the hood: Hood 141 Engine compartment essentials 142 Washer fluid 143 Engine oil 143 Coolant 145 Brake fluid 146 Care 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 163 Assistance, giving and receiving: Receiving assistance 164 Jump-starting 165 Having vehicle towed 166 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 897 - © 08/03 BMW AG 7n Technical data Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 897 - © 08/03 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview Engine specifications 170 Dimensions 171 Weights 172 Capacities 173 Index Everything from A to Z 176 8nNotes 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 vehicle. 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 environment. < Marks the end of a specific item of information. The individual vehicle On buying your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized 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 asterisks * to assist you in identifying 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 Manual, Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well. * Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras when available. Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer to page 60. Identifies functions 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. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 897 - © 08/03 BMW AG 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. 9n 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 workmanship. Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality ­ volatility, composition, additives, 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 problems, especially under certain environmental conditions, such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter drivability problems 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 recommendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Obey pertinent relevant safety rules when you are handling gasoline.< Maintenance and repair: Advanced technology, e. g. the use of modern materials and highperformance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, only have corresponding 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 thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Overview Index Currency at time of printing Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 897 - © 08/03 BMW AG 10nNotes 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 transceiver equipment such as CB, walkietalkie, 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 Activity Vehicle center for additional information.< Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.< Service and Warranty This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We recommend that you read this publication 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 warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. 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. For your own safety Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 897 - © 08/03 BMW AG 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 Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW ...