Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents From A to Z Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 098 - © 08/02 BMW AG X5 3.0i X5 4.4i X5 4.6is Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 098 - © 08/02 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 Vorwort Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 098 - © 08/02 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 10 Cockpit 14 Instrument cluster 15 Indicator and warning lamps 19 Steering wheel with multifunction buttons 23 Warning triangle 24 First-aid kit 24 Refueling 24 Fuel specifications 26 Tire inflation pressures 26 Locks and security systems: Keys 30 Central locking system 30 Opening and closing ­ via the remote control 31 Opening and closing ­ via the door lock 34 Opening and closing ­ from the inside 35 Liftgate 36 Tailgate 37 Alarm system 39 Electric power windows 40 Sliding/tilt sunroof with glass moonroof 42 Adjustments: Safe seating position 44 Seats 44 Mechanical seat 45 Power seat 46 Head restraints 47 Power rear-seat backrest adjustment 48 Safety belts 49 Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 50 Seat heating 51 Steering wheel 52 Steering wheel heating 53 Mirrors 53 © 2002 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 157 098 US English IX/2002 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper ­ bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Overview Notes Inhalt Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 098 - © 08/02 BMW AG 5n Controls and features Driving: Ignition lock 62 Starting the engine 62 Switching off the engine 63 Parking brake 64 Manual transmission 64 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 65 Indicator/Headlamp flasher 68 Washer/Wiper system/Rain sensor 68 Cruise control 71 Everything under control: Odometer, outside temperature display 73 Tachometer 74 Energy control 74 Temperature gauge 75 Fuel gauge 75 Coolant temperature gauge 76 Service Interval Display 76 Check Control 77 Computer 80 Multi-Information Display MID 81 Digital clock in the MID 82 Computer in the MID 85 Lamps: Parking lamps/Low beams 99 Instrument lighting 100 High beams/Standing lamps 100 Fog lamps 100 Interior lamps 101 Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioner 102 Automatic climate control 105 Roller sun blinds 111 Independent ventilation system 111 Loading and transporting: Ski bag 119 Cargo area Fold the rear backrests down 120 Cargo area cover 121 Partition net 122 Cover panels in the cargo area 123 Power outlets 124 Pull-out cargo floor 124 Cargo loading 126 Roof-mounted luggage rack 127 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 098 - © 08/02 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview Passenger safety systems: Airbags 55 Transporting children safely 58 Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 61 Technology for safety and driving convenience: Park Distance Control PDC 90 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 91 Hill Descent Control HDC 93 Self-leveling suspension 94 2-axle self-leveling suspension 94 Tire Pressure Monitor RDC 97 Adaptive brake light 98 Cabin convenience: BMW Universal Transmitter 112 Glove compartment 115 Storage compartments 116 Cellular phone 116 Beverage holder 116 Glasses compartment 117 Ashtray, front 117 Ashtray, rear 118 Cigarette lighter, rear 118 Contents Owner service procedures Operation, maintenance Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 130 Driving your BMW X5 131 General driving notes 132 Antilock Brake System 132 Brake system 132 Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressures 134 Tire condition 134 Tire replacement 135 Wheel and tire combinations 137 Winter tires 138 Snow chains 138 Under the hood: Hood 139 Engine compartment essentials 140 Washer fluid 141 Engine oil 141 Coolant 143 Brake fluid 144 Care and maintenance: The BMW Maintenance System 145 Laws and regulations: Technical modifications 146 California Proposition 65 Warning 146 OBD interface socket 147 Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 150 Windshield wiper blades 150 Lamps and bulbs 151 Changing a wheel 154 Battery 160 Fuses 160 Assistance, giving and receiving: Jump-starting 162 Towing the vehicle 164 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 098 - © 08/02 BMW AG 7n Technical data Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 098 - © 08/02 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview Engine specifications 168 Dimensions 169 Weights 170 Capacities 171 Index Everything from A to Z 174 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 wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehicle. If you have any questions, your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center will be glad to advise you. 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. Any differences can easily be identified, since all optional extras and special equipment are marked with an asterisk *. 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. Identifies systems or components, which can be activated or adapted to suit an individual driver's requirements ­ Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer to page 61. Activation and adjustments on some of these systems can be performed at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. Notes Symbols The individual vehicle Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 098 - © 08/02 BMW AG 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 Important safety information! For your own safety, use genuine Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels parts and accessories approved by containing up to and including BMW. 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with When you purchase accessories tested up to 2.8% oxygen by weight ­ that is, and approved by BMW and Original 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire equivalent amount of co-solvent ­ will the assurance that they have been thornot void the applicable warranties respecting defects in materials or work- oughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed manship. Field experience has indion your vehicle. cated significant differences in fuel BMW warrants these parts to be free quality ­ volatility, composition, additives, etc. ­ among gasolines offered for from defects in material and workmanship. sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result BMW will not accept any liability for damages resulting from installation of in driveability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain envi- parts and accessories not approved by BMW. ronmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. BMW cannot test every product on the Should you encounter driveability prob- market to determine whether it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk lems which you suspect could be to either the vehicle, its operation, or its related to the fuel you are using, we occupants. recommend that you respond by Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories switching to a recognized high-quality and other products approved by BMW, brand. together with professional advice on Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled using these items, are available from all BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers. maintenance. Obey pertinent relevant safety rules when you are handling gasoline.< Aktualität bei Drucklegung Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 098 - © 08/02 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 10nNotes 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 cellular 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. Contact 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. 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 of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 800-831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 ­ or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area ­ or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 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