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The Ultimate
Driving Machine®
THE BMW X5 M
AND THE BMW X6 M.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15

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  • Page 1 Contents BMW M The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW X5 M AND THE BMW X6 M. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 3 Manual in your vehicle. It contains important information on ve‐ hicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW X5 M/BMW X6 M. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating relia‐...
  • Page 4 © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VI/15, 07 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Driving stability control systems Driving comfort Climate control Interior equipment Storage compartments Driving tips BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M Technology Things to remember when driving Loading Saving fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 6: Information

    Enumerations without mandatory order or al‐ ternative possibilities are presented as list with Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is bullet points. available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. ▷...
  • Page 7: Maintenance And Repairs

    The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to Status of the Owner's a BMW dealer’s service center. If you choose Manual to use another service facility, BMW recom‐ mends use of a facility that performs work, e.g.
  • Page 8: California Proposition 65 Warning

    Service and warranty ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited We recommend that you read this publication Warranty. thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐...
  • Page 9: Event Data Recorder Edr

    Information ▷ Operating mode of system components, fill tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting levels for instance. a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐ standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. ▷ Status messages for the vehicle and from The EDR is designed to record data related to its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐...
  • Page 10: Vehicle Identification Number

    National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐ wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
  • Page 11 Information Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
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  • Page 13: At A Glance

    At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 14: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 15 Rain sensor  78 Roadside parking lights  105 Clean the windshields and head‐ lights  77 On-board computer  97 BMW X5 M: rear window wiper in Canadian models  79 Steering wheel buttons, left BMW X5 M: rear window M Drive 1 activation  133 wiper  79 BMW X5 M: clean rear win‐...
  • Page 16 At a glance Cockpit Adjust steering wheel  63 18 Unlock hood  211 All around the center console Control Display  18 Parking brake  73 Glove compartment  173 Ventilation  158 Automatic Hold  74 Hazard warning system  228 PDC Park Distance Control  142 Intelligent Safety button  116 Rearview camera  145 View  148 Automatic climate control  155 Parking assistant  151 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual...
  • Page 17 Vertical Dynamic Control  137 13 Transmission selector lever  80 Servotronic  138 All around the roofliner Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Reading lights  108 quest  228 BMW X5 M: panoramic glass Interior lights  108 sunroof  50 BMW X6 M: glass sunroof, pow‐ Glasses compartment  175 ered  50 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ senger airbag  111...
  • Page 18: Idrive

    At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Control elements at a glance This chapter describes all standard, country- Control elements specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 19 iDrive At a glance "Turn off control display" Move in four directions. Controller with navigation system Buttons on controller The buttons can be used to open the menus Press button Function directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. MENU Open the main menu.
  • Page 20 At a glance iDrive Press. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the Move in two directions. main menu. Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.
  • Page 21 iDrive At a glance Opens new display on top of previous Turn the controller until the desired setting screen. is displayed. White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ Press the controller. cate that additional panels can be opened. Activating/deactivating the functions Opening the Options menu Several menu items are preceded by a check‐...
  • Page 22: Setting The Clock

    At a glance iDrive Example: setting the clock ▷ The system recognizes capital and lower case letters. For the input of upper/lower case letters and numbers, it may be neces‐ Setting the clock sary to switch to the corresponding input On the Control Display: mode, e.g.
  • Page 23: General Information

    iDrive At a glance Turn the controller to set the hours and Symbol Meaning press the controller. Text message was received. Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. Status information SIM card is missing.
  • Page 24 At a glance iDrive "Split screen" The function will work immediately. This means, e.g., that the number is dialed when a Selecting the display phone number is selected. On the Control Display: Displaying the button assignment Press button. Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear gloves or use objects.
  • Page 25 iDrive At a glance Switching between cases, letters and ▷ Navigation, e.g. stored destinations. numbers ▷ Phone book. Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ ▷ Online data, e.g. Favorites, cookies. tween entering upper and lower case, letters ▷ Voice notes and numbers: ▷...
  • Page 26: Voice Activation System

    At a glance Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and options Using voice activation This chapter describes all standard, country- Activating the voice activation system specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button on the steering necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Volume

    Voice activation system At a glance Executing functions using short Press button on the steering commands wheel. Execute functions on the main menu via short ›Tone‹ commands. It almost doesn't matter which menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. List of short commands for the voice activation Setting the voice dialog system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐...
  • Page 28 At a glance Voice activation system This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ ment of a phone connection. Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 228, close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐...
  • Page 29: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle

    Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Select components This chapter describes all standard, country- Press button. specific and optional features offered with the Turn the controller: open "Vehicle info". series.
  • Page 30 At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function You may open the relevant information di‐ rectly. Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the Options menu: Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options"...
  • Page 31 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
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  • Page 33: Controls

    Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 34: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 35: Replacing The Battery

    Opening and closing Controls Replacing the battery ▷ Interference from radio transmissions through mobile devices in close proximity to remote control. ▷ Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo‐ bile devices in the vehicle. A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐ tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine.
  • Page 36: Profile Management

    Controls Opening and closing If several drivers use their own remote control, About iDrive: the vehicle will adjust the personal settings "Settings" during unlocking. These settings are also re‐ "Profiles" stored, if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a person with a different remote Select a profile.
  • Page 37: Using The Remote Control

    USB interface: "USB device" Using the remote control Importing profiles Information Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be WARNING imported via BMW Online. People or animals in the vehicle can lock Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐...
  • Page 38: Panic Mode

    Controls Opening and closing if the interior lamps were switched off man‐ theft warning system, refer to page 48, are ually. turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐ fore pressing the button again. ▷ The welcome lamps are switched on, if this function was activated.
  • Page 39 Opening and closing Controls Malfunction Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to Remote control detection by the vehicle can operate this equipment. among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ lowing circumstances: ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐ Without remote control charged.
  • Page 40 Controls Opening and closing Alarm system ▷ Front doors: pull the door handle on the door to open the door. The other doors re‐ The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is main locked. locked with the integrated key. ▷...
  • Page 41 There is risk of property damage. Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐ jects do not hit the rear window.◀ BMW X5 M: The lower tailgate must be closed; otherwise, a Check Control message will ap‐ pear. Without Comfort Access: ▷...
  • Page 42: Manual Operation

    In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper‐ ate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow and smooth motion. BMW X5 M: Manually unlocking the tailgate, refer to page 43. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 43 Opening and closing Controls Comfort Access BMW X5 M: manual unlocking When there is an electrical malfunction. The concept Fold the rear seat backrest forward. The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐ In the lower tailgate, loosen and remove ing the remote control.
  • Page 44 BMW X6 M: Opening and closing the tailgate with no-touch activation Convenient closing General information WARNING...
  • Page 45 Opening and closing Controls Foot movement to be carried out CAUTION The tailgate swings back and up when it WARNING opens. There is risk of property damage. Make During no-contact activation, vehicle sure that the area of movement of the tailgate parts may be touched, e.g.
  • Page 46: Automatic Locking

    Controls Opening and closing ▷ Interference of the radio connection from Select the symbol. transmission towers or other equipment Select the desired function: with high transmit power. ▷ "Tailgate" ▷ Shielding of the remote control due to The tailgate is opened. metal objects.
  • Page 47 Opening and closing Controls Door lock and armed alarm system WARNING There is risk of jamming when moving The alarm system is triggered when the door is the seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the property damage.
  • Page 48: Switching Off The Alarm

    Controls Opening and closing Switching off the alarm When the still open access is closed, inte‐ rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will ▷ Unlock vehicle with the remote control or be switched on. switch on the ignition, if needed through ▷...
  • Page 49 Opening and closing Controls Opening WARNING Accessories on the windows such as an‐ ▷ Press the button to the resistance tennas can impact jam protection. There is risk point. of injuries. Do not install accessories in the area of movement of the windows.◀ The window opens while the switch is held.
  • Page 50: Roller Sunblinds

    Glass sunroof Tilting up and closing tilted glass sunroof General information Push switch briefly upward. BMW X5 M: panoramic glass sunroof. ▷ The closed glass sunroof is BMW X6 M: glass sunroof, powered. tilted and the sliding visor The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be opens slightly.
  • Page 51 Opening and closing Controls position. The sliding visor ▷ See also: Convenient opening, refer to does not move. page 38, via remote control. ▷ The tilted glass sunroof is being closed. ▷ See also: closing by means of Comfort Ac‐ The sliding visor does not move.
  • Page 52 Controls Opening and closing Closing from the raised position without pinch protection If there is an external danger, push the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it. The glass sunroof closes without jam protec‐ tion. Initializing after a power failure After a power failure during the opening or closing process, the glass sunroof can only be operated to a limited extent.
  • Page 53: Adjusting

    Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle features and options backrest in an as upright position as possible and do not adjust again while driving.◀ This chapter describes all standard, country- WARNING specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not There is risk of jamming when moving necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 54: Lumbar Support

    Controls Adjusting Adjustments in detail Thigh support Forward/backward Multifunctional seat Height Adjust the position using the lever. Sport seat Seat tilt Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐...
  • Page 55 Adjusting Controls Backrest width Switch off Change the width of the back‐ Press button longer. rest using the side wings to ad‐ The LEDs go out. just the lateral support. Temperature distribution The heating action in the seat cushion and Shoulder support backrest can be distributed in different ways.
  • Page 56 Controls Adjusting After a short time, the system automatically Switch off moves down one level in order to prevent ex‐ Press button longer. cessive cooling. The LEDs go out. Switch off Press button longer. Safety belts The LEDs go out. Seats with safety belt Rear seats The vehicle has five seats, each of which is...
  • Page 57 Adjusting Controls WARNING To ease accessibility to the seat belt buckle, an adjustable slider is available on the belt to help The protective effect of the safety belts position the buckle when not in use. can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐ tened incorrectly.
  • Page 58: Front Head Restraints

    Controls Adjusting ▷ Safety belts are damaged, soiled or ▷ Only use accessories that have been de‐ changed in any other way. termined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint. ▷ Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily soiled.
  • Page 59 The head restraint is automatically reposi‐ tioned when the shoulder support is adjusted. Adjusting the height Removing The head restraints cannot be removed. BMW X5 M: rear head restraints Information WARNING ▷ To raise: push. A missing protective effect due to re‐...
  • Page 60: Safety Mode

    Controls Adjusting Overview Raise the head restraint up against the re‐ sistance. Storing Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐ straint out completely. Switch on the ignition. The center head restraint cannot be removed. Set the desired position. Press button briefly.
  • Page 61: Exterior Mirrors

    Adjusting Controls Calling up of a seat position Overview deactivated After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐ tions is deactivated to save battery power. To reactivate calling up of a seat position: ▷ Open or close the door or tailgate. ▷...
  • Page 62: Steering Wheel

    Controls Adjusting Interior rearview mirror, automatic Activating dimming feature Slide the switch to the driver's side The concept mirror position. Engage selector lever position R. Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position. Fold in and out CAUTION Depending on the vehicle width, the ve‐...
  • Page 63 Adjusting Controls Power steering wheel adjustment The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐ rections. Storing the position Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer to page 60. Heated steering wheel Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷...
  • Page 64: Transporting Children Safely

    Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 65: Child Seat Security

    Transporting children safely Controls securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐ Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests automatically, refer to page 111. and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that Seat position and height seats and backrests are securely engaged.
  • Page 66 Use the vehicle seat belt in‐ Information stead for the middle seat. LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐ BMW X5 M: dren. Pay attention to the operating and safety infor‐ mation of the child restraint system manufac‐...
  • Page 67: Restraint Systems

    Only mount child restraint systems to the up‐ per retaining straps.◀ BMW X6 M: retaining strap guide WARNING BMW X5 M: retaining strap guide If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly WARNING used for the child restraint system, the protec‐...
  • Page 68: Rear Doors

    Controls Transporting children safely Securing of doors and windows in the rear Rear doors Direction of travel Head restraint Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point/eye Push the locking lever on the rear doors up. Seat backrest Upper retaining strap The door can now be opened from the outside only.
  • Page 69 Driving Controls Driving Vehicle features and options To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary This chapter describes all standard, country- electronic systems/power consumers. specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Information necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 70: Starting The Engine

    Controls Driving The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g., CAUTION the ignition is automatically switched off for the In the case of repeated starting attempts following reasons: or repeated starting in quick succession, the ▷ Opening or closing the driver's door. fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.
  • Page 71: Switching Off The Engine

    Driving Controls ▷ Set the parking brake. ▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐ tion D. ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb. ▷ The brake pedal remains pressed while the vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held ▷...
  • Page 72 Controls Driving Preventing automatic engine stop ▷ The parking assistant is activated. ▷ Stop-and-go traffic. The concept ▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content. To make it possible to drive off very quickly, such as at an intersection, the automatic en‐ Starting the engine gine stop can be actively prevented.
  • Page 73: Automatic Deactivation

    Driving Controls Switching off the vehicle during an Setting automatic engine stop WARNING During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle An unsecured vehicle can put itself into can be switched off permanently, e. g., when motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci‐ leaving it.
  • Page 74: Safety Information

    Controls Driving Overview A Check Control message is displayed. If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of ap‐ prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set. Releasing With the ignition switched on: Press the switch while pressing on the brake pedal.
  • Page 75: Manual Release

    Driving Controls Activating Parking This function can be activated when the driv‐ The parking brake is automatically set if the er's door is closed, the safety belt is fastened engine is switched off while the vehicle is be‐ and the engine is running. ing held by Automatic Hold.
  • Page 76: Headlight Flasher

    Controls Driving Putting the parking brake into ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the operation front wheels in the direction of the curb. ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure Switch on the ignition. the vehicle, e.g.
  • Page 77 Driving Controls Washer/wiper system Triple turn signal activation Slightly tap lever. Switching the wipers on/off and brief The turn signal flashes three times. wipe The function can be activated or deactivated. On the Control Display: General information Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, "Settings"...
  • Page 78 Controls Driving Activating/deactivating ▷ Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once beyond the resistance point. Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐ hicle comes to standstill. Switch off and brief wipe Press button on the wiper lever. Wiping is started. If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up.
  • Page 79: Windshield Washer Nozzles

    Driving Controls BMW X5 M: rear window wiper Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain sensor. Switching on the rear window wiper Clean the windshield, headlights Turn the switch from idle position 0 upward, arrow 1: interval mode. When reverse gear is Pull the wiper lever towards you.
  • Page 80: Washer Fluid Reservoir

    Follow the Recommended minimum fill quantity: usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ 0.2 US gal/1 liter. tainer. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐ M Steptronic Sport trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀ transmission WARNING...
  • Page 81 Driving Controls Low Speed Assistant ▷ Automatic downshifting and protection from misshifting even in sequential mode. The concept ▷ Launch Control. The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at ▷ Low Speed Assistant. very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking speed.
  • Page 82: Drive Mode

    Controls Driving ▷ Maximum speed: once maximum engine while the vehicle is stationary and position speed is attained, upshifting is not auto‐ D or R is set. matically performed in sequential mode. In Displays in the instrument cluster addition, the kickdown is deactivated. ▷...
  • Page 83 Driving Controls Using the shift paddles on the steering Selecting driving program using wheel button in center console ▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle. Press button repeatedly until the de‐ sired driving program is displayed in ▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle. the instrument cluster.
  • Page 84 Controls Driving Launch Control WARNING Depending on the setting, the DSC may The concept only be available to a limited extent or may not be available with activated M drive. There is Launch Control enables optimum acceleration risk of accidents or risk of property damage. on surfaces with good traction.
  • Page 85 Driving Controls M Driving Dynamics Control Using the button The concept The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal movements. Programs Response behavior options: ▷ "Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Minimal fuel consumption. Press button repeatedly until the desired program is displayed in the instrument Ideal e.
  • Page 86: Displays

    Controls Displays Displays Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 87: Check Control

    Displays Controls Red lights ▷ Gear display with Drivelogic, refer to page 92. Safety belt reminder ▷ Miles/trip miles, refer to page 91. Safety belt on the driver's side is not ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to buckled. For some country-specific page 87.
  • Page 88 Controls Displays Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐ M Dynamic Mode MDM ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on. another vehicle at a relatively high differential For more information, see M Dynamic speed.
  • Page 89 Displays Controls ▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is For additional information, refer to Turn signal, mounted: Have it checked by a dealer’s refer to page 76. service center or another qualified service center or repair shop as needed. Parking lights, headlight control ▷...
  • Page 90 Controls Displays Blue lights Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐ other qualified service center or repair High beams shop. ▷ "Roadside Assistance" High beams are activated. Contact Roadside Assistance. For additional information, refer to High beams, refer to page 77. Hiding Check Control messages General lamps Check Control...
  • Page 91: Fuel Gauge

    Displays Controls Fuel gauge Odometer and trip odometer Vehicle tilt position may cause Display the display to vary. ▷ Odometer, arrow 1. Depending on the equipment ▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2. version, the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
  • Page 92 Controls Displays Date Drive mode ▷ Engaged gear together with The date is displayed in the on- a D, arrow 1. board comupter. ▷ Selected driving program, Setting the date and date for‐ Drivelogic, refer to page 83, mat, refer to page 100. arrow 2.
  • Page 93 Displays Controls Current fuel consumption Display of the dynamic driving sys‐ tems, refer to page 93. Display Depending on your vehicle's op‐ EfficientDynamics display tional features, the current fuel consumption can be displayed Displaying Efficient Dynamics in the instrument cluster. Check Information on fuel consumption and technol‐...
  • Page 94 Controls Displays "Service required" Symbols Description Required maintenance procedures and le‐ M Engine Dynamics Control, refer gally mandated inspections are displayed. to page 85. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐ tion. Vertical Dynamic Control, refer to page Symbols Servotronic, refer to page 138.
  • Page 95 Displays Controls On the Control Display: posts. Traffic signs with extra symbols for wet road conditions, etc. are also detected and "Vehicle info" compared with the vehicle's onboard data, "Vehicle status" such as for the rain sensor, and will be dis‐ played depending on the situation.
  • Page 96 Controls Displays If speed limit detection is switched on, it can ▷ When passing buses or trucks with a be displayed on the info display in the instru‐ speed sticker. ment cluster via the on-board comupter. ▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming. ▷...
  • Page 97 Displays Controls Activating a list and adjusting the Information at a glance setting Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information in the info display: ▷ Range. ▷ Average consumption, fuel. ▷ Average consumption, fuel. ▷...
  • Page 98 Controls Displays Compass The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by the With a navigation system: com‐ on-board comupter. pass display for the driving di‐ rection. Average speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in the calculation of the average speed.
  • Page 99: Control Display

    Displays Controls Sport displays Setting your current speed as the speed warning The concept On the Control Display: On the Control Display, the current values for "Settings" performance and torque can be displayed if "Speed" the vehicle is appropriately equipped. "Select current speed"...
  • Page 100 Controls Displays "Format:" Settings are stored for the profile currently used. Select the desired format. The time format is stored. Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system, Automatic time setting refer to page 27. Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are Units of measurement updated automatically.
  • Page 101 Displays Controls Head-up Display Display Standard view Overview The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display: ▷ Speed. ▷ Navigation system. ▷ Check Control messages. ▷ Selection list from the instrument cluster. ▷ Driver assistance systems. Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed.
  • Page 102 Controls Displays Setting the brightness Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected. The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness. Press the controller. The basic setting can be adjusted manually. Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
  • Page 103 Displays Controls Display ▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the tachometer. ▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields indicate the upcoming upshift mo‐ ment. ▷ Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do not wait any further to shift. When the maximum possible speed is reached, the entire display flashes.
  • Page 104: Lights

    Controls Lights Lights Vehicle features and options Symbol Function This chapter describes all standard, country- Parking lights specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Low beams the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 105 Lights Controls Roadside parking lights Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while if the headlight flasher is switched on after the radio- ready state is switched off. Setting the duration On the Control Display: "Settings"...
  • Page 106: Daytime Running Lights

    Controls Lights Activating E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under Position of switch with the ignition these conditions, you should always switch on switched on. the lights manually. To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐ tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐...
  • Page 107: Front Fog Lights

    Lights Controls Activating ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. The High-beam Assistant can be switched off when manually adjusting the light. To reactivate the high-beam Assistant, press the button on the turn signal lever, refer to page 107. System limits The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of Depending on the equipment, turn the light...
  • Page 108 Controls Lights When the high beams or headlight flasher are Switch back on: press button. activated, the front fog lights are not switched Reading lights Press button. Instrument lighting Reading lights are located at the front and rear next to the interior lights. Adjusting The parking lights or low beams Ambient light...
  • Page 109: Safety

    Safety Controls Safety Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 110: Knee Airbag

    Controls Safety Knee airbag ▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact. ▷ Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or other objects on the front passenger seat Protective action that are not specifically suited for seats...
  • Page 111: Deactivation System

    Safety Controls Correct function the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger airbags lights up. When the ignition is switched on, the In this case, change the sitting position so that warning lamp in the instrument cluster the front-seat passenger airbags are activated lights up briefly and thereby indicates and the indicator lamp goes out.
  • Page 112: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm

    Controls Safety front passenger side are not The calibration procedure is completed when activated. the message on the Control Display disap‐ pears. ▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when, e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient If the message continues to be displayed, re‐ size is detected on the seat.
  • Page 113 Safety Controls "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)" "Perform reset" The status is displayed. Start the engine - do not drive off. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform Status control display reset". Tire and system status are indicated by the Drive away. color of the wheels and a text message on the The wheels are displayed in gray and the sta‐...
  • Page 114 Controls Safety Required tire inflation pressure check service center or another qualified service message center or repair shop as needed. A Check Control message is displayed in the ▷ Malfunction: Have system checked by a following situations dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
  • Page 115 Safety Controls Status display ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐ tor is combined with the low tire pressure The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐ be displayed on the Control Display, e.g., tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one whether or not the FTM is active.
  • Page 116 Controls Safety Information the Mobility System. If the tire inflation pressure in all tires is correct, the Flat Tire WARNING Monitor may not have been initialized. In Indicators and warnings do not relieve this case, initialize the system. from the personal responsibility. Due to sys‐ Repair flat tire with the Mobility System or tem limits, warnings or reactions of the system replace the damaged wheel.
  • Page 117 Safety Controls General information are individually switched off ac‐ cording to their respective set‐ The system warns at two levels of an imminent tings. danger of collision at speeds from approx. ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐ 3 mph/5 km/h.
  • Page 118 Controls Safety Overview ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐ tive to their individual settings. Button in the vehicle Adjust as needed. Individual settings are stored for the profile currently used. Press button again: ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are activated.
  • Page 119 Safety Controls Prewarning Thus a system reaction might not come or might come late. This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the impending danger of a collision or the distance E. g. the following situations may not be de‐ to the vehicle ahead is too small.
  • Page 120 Controls Safety ▷ During daytime: Pedestrian warning with ▷ Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and city braking function, refer to page left. ▷ At night: Night vision, refer to page A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐ cated within the central area.
  • Page 121 Safety Controls Camera Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display. The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐ nal sounds.
  • Page 122 Controls Safety Heat image ▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range. ▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than 32 in/80 cm. Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional or may not be available in the following situations: The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: ▷...
  • Page 123 Safety Controls Overview In addition, the system also detects animals above a certain minimum size, e.g., deer. Buttons in the vehicle Display on the Control Display with heat image activated: ▷ People detected by the system: in light yellow. ▷ Animals detected by the system: in dark yellow.
  • Page 124 Controls Safety Switching on/off Adjustments via the iDrive With heat image switched on: Switching on automatically Press the controller. When it is dark outside, the system is automat‐ Select brightness or contrast. ically active after every driving-off. ▷ Select the symbol. Switching on/off manually ▷...
  • Page 125 Safety Controls System limits with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed increases, the area becomes longer and wider, Basic limits e.g. System operation is limited in situations such as the following: Prewarning ▷ On steep hills, in steep depressions or in The yellow symbol is displayed when a tight curves.
  • Page 126 Controls Safety Camera markings is about to leave the lane. This speed, depending on the country version, is between 35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h. The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in the event of warnings. The time of the warning may vary depending on the current driving sit‐...
  • Page 127 Safety Controls ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are turned ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior off. rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered with stickers, etc. ▷ The LED goes out. ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ ately after vehicle delivery.
  • Page 128 Radar sensors ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐ tive to their individual settings. BMW X5 M: Adjust as needed. Individual settings are stored for the profile currently used. Press button again: ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are activated.
  • Page 129: Brake Force Display

    The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the The concept critical zone. BMW X5 M: Brief flashing A brief flashing of the lamp during vehicle un‐ locking serves as system self-test. System limits...
  • Page 130 Controls Safety Active Protection Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the system is active and can display a recommen‐ dation to take a break. General information The Active Protection safety package consists Break recommendation of systems that are independent of each other: If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or ▷...
  • Page 131 Safety Controls If the vehicle includes the front-end collision This can reduce the risk of a further collision warning or front-end collision warning with and the consequences thereof. braking feature, impending collisions with vehi‐ Depressing the brake pedal can cause the ve‐ cles driving ahead or stopped in front of you hicle to brake harder.
  • Page 132: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options Drive-off assistant This chapter describes all standard, country- This system supports driving off on inclines. specific and optional features offered with the The parking brake is not required. series.
  • Page 133: Setting Options

    Driving stability control systems Controls safety, especially on road surfaces having fluc‐ On the Control Display: tuating coefficients of friction. "Settings" "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2" M Drive Select the desired setting option. Select the desired channel. The concept Individual settings are stored for the profile Individual settings can be carried out in two currently used.
  • Page 134 Controls Driving stability control systems the buttons in the center console. This deacti‐ Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety vates M Drive. margin by driving in a risky manner. To reactivate all settings made for M Drive on WARNING the Control Display, briefly press one of the fol‐...
  • Page 135 Driving stability control systems Controls Deactivating MDM WARNING When M Dynamic Mode is activated, sta‐ Press the appropriate button 1 or button 2 on bilizing interventions are carried out only to a the steering wheel again. reduced extent. There is risk of accidents or M Dynamic Mode and the settings selected risk of property damage.
  • Page 136: Hdc Hill Descent Control

    Controls Driving stability control systems Via M Drive ▷ With a navigation system: compass display for the driving direction On the Control Display: ▷ Pitch attitude with degree and percentage "Settings" ▷ Transverse gradient with degree indication "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2" ▷...
  • Page 137: Selecting A Channel

    Driving stability control systems Controls Display in the instrument cluster The selected speed is displayed in the speedometer. ▷ Green: the system is actively braking the vehicle. ▷ Orange: the system is on standby. ▷ Press the rocker switch up to the point of Malfunction resistance: the speed increases gradually.
  • Page 138 Controls Driving stability control systems Programs To activate M Drive with the selected settings, press the corresponding button on the steer‐ Steering force setting options: ing wheel: ▷ "Comfort": low. ▷ ▷ "Sport": medium. ▷ "Sport Plus": high. ▷ Selecting a channel Using the button Via M Drive On the Control Display:...
  • Page 139 Driving stability control systems Controls Display in the instrument cluster Servotronic with selected program with activated display of the System states of the driving dynamics, refer to page 93. Self-leveling suspension The concept The self-leveling suspension keeps the vehicle height and ground clearance constant. The height of the vehicle at the rear axle is main‐...
  • Page 140: Driving Comfort

    Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- Buttons on the steering wheel specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press but‐ Function necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 141 Driving comfort Controls Press button on the steering wheel. Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐ terrupted. ▷ If active: press twice. When the system is switched on, the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired ▷...
  • Page 142 Controls Driving comfort Displays in the instrument cluster General information Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure Indicator lamp the distances from objects. Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐ The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐ ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐ stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.
  • Page 143 Driving comfort Controls Overview You may turn off automatic activation: "Settings" With front PDC: button in vehicle "Parking" Select setting. Settings are stored for the profile currently used. Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded.
  • Page 144 Controls Driving comfort Volume ▷ Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐ The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the treme heat or strong wind. entertainment volume can be adjusted. ▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other "Multimedia", "Radio"...
  • Page 145: Rearview Camera

    Driving comfort Controls Overview PDC has failed. Have the system checked. Button in the vehicle Surround View The concept Surround View comprises various camera as‐ sistance systems that help the driver when parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits and intersections. ▷...
  • Page 146 Controls Driving comfort Switching on/off manually Pathway lines Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The PDC is shown on the Control Display. The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button.
  • Page 147: Display Settings

    Driving comfort Controls Obstacle marking Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding turning radius line. Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by the PDC sensors and, when respectively equipped, detected by the rearview camera. Display settings Obstacle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera.
  • Page 148: Top View

    Controls Driving comfort Top View Cameras The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is shown on the Control Display. General information The image is captured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors, by the rear‐ view camera and a camera on the front of the Front camera vehicle.
  • Page 149: Side View

    Driving comfort Controls The rearview camera image is displayed. To Turn the controller until the desired setting switch to the Top View: is reached, and press the controller. "Rear view camera" Displaying the turning radius and pathway lines Automatic deactivation during forward travel ▷...
  • Page 150 Controls Driving comfort Which camera is active is shown on the top edge of the screen. Information The images of the cameras are displayed, de‐ pending on the gear selected, on the Control Display. WARNING Rear camera The system does not relieve from the personal responsibility to correctly assess the Two cameras are used for the detection.
  • Page 151 Driving comfort Controls Parking assistant Contrast With the Side View switched on: The concept Select the symbol. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached, and press the controller. Warning of crossing traffic The concept When an object approaching from the side is detected by the front or rear camera, this is de‐...
  • Page 152 Controls Driving comfort Requirements CAUTION The parking assistant can steer the vehi‐ For measuring parking spaces cle over or onto curbs. There is risk of property damage. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐ ▷ Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐ terfere in the respective situations.◀...
  • Page 153 Driving comfort Controls Display on the Control Display Parking using the parking assistant WARNING System activated/deactivated The system does not relieve from the personal responsibility to correctly assess the Symbol Meaning traffic situation. There is risk of an accident. Gray: the system is not available. Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐...
  • Page 154 Controls Driving comfort ▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts ▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the or the time taken for parking is exceeded. parking space. ▷ When switching to another function on the Limits of ultrasonic measurement Control Display.
  • Page 155: Climate Control

    Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 156: Maximum Cooling

    Controls Climate control Climate control functions in detail Depending on the weather, the windshield and side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐ Switching the system on/off gine is started. The cooling function is switched on automati‐ Switching on cally with the AUTO program.
  • Page 157: Residual Heat

    Climate control Controls Manual air distribution Press the left or right side of the but‐ ton: decrease or increase the inten‐ Press button repeatedly to select a sity. program: The selected intensity is shown on the display ▷ Upper body region. of the automatic climate control.
  • Page 158 Controls Climate control This combined filter should be replaced during Press the right side of the button scheduled maintenance, refer to page 218, of on the driver's side. your vehicle. The symbol appears on the automatic cli‐ mate Control Display. Ventilation The interior temperature, air volume and air distribution can be adjusted with the ignition...
  • Page 159 2. Vent settings ▷ Thumbwheels for continuous opening and Air flow, AUTO intensity closing of the vents, arrow 3. Display Maximum cooling BMW X5 M: ventilation, side Seat heating  56 Switching the rear automatic climate control on/off "Settings" "Climate" "Rear climate"...
  • Page 160 Controls Climate control Temperature Press the left or right side of the but‐ ton: decrease or increase the inten‐ Turn the ring to set the desired sity. temperature. The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control. Air flow, manual The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible, if needed...
  • Page 161 Climate control Controls Functional requirements The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes when the system has been Parked-car ventilation switched on. ▷ When the departure time is preselected: The system will only be switched on within the depends on internal, external and set tem‐ next 24 hours.
  • Page 162: Interior Equipment

    Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- ing or in the instructions of the system specific and optional features offered with the to be controlled, the system is gener‐ series.
  • Page 163 Interior equipment Controls erases all programming of the buttons on rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then the interior rearview mirror. stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system features an alternating-code system. Flashing Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐ and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐...
  • Page 164: Sun Visor

    Controls Interior equipment Likewise, press and hold the button of the proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes desired function on the hand-held trans‐ rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The mitter. functions cannot be deleted individually. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐ rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐...
  • Page 165 Interior equipment Controls Emptying Front Take out the insert. Overview Rear Opening The lighter is located next to the ashtray. Controls Press on the cover. Push in the lighter. The lighter can be removed as Emptying soon as it pops back out. Take out the insert.
  • Page 166: Center Armrest

    Controls Interior equipment Connecting electrical Remove the cover or cigarette lighter. devices Center armrest Information CAUTION Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can work with high voltages and currents, which means that the 12V on-board network can be overloaded or damaged. There is risk of property damage.
  • Page 167 Interior equipment Controls USB interface for data Rear cooler transfer Information The concept WARNING Connection for importing and exporting data The cover of the opened cooler pro‐ on USB devices, e.g.: trudes into the car's interior. Injuries can occur in the event of an accident, braking or evasive ▷...
  • Page 168 Controls Interior equipment Installing The highest cooling power is active when two LEDs are lit. Fold the release levers with an angle of ap‐ If the cooler was switched on the last time the prox. 45° and push the cooler forward onto ignition was switched on, it will likewise be the contact up to the stop.
  • Page 169: Cargo Cover

    Interior equipment Controls BMW X5 M: trunk Cargo cover Information CAUTION A cargo cover hooked in incorrectly can cause damage. There is risk of property dam‐ age. Hook the cargo cover on both sides.◀ Press button, arrow 1, to unlock the cover.
  • Page 170 Controls Interior equipment Folding down the middle section seats and backrests are securely engaged. If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐ straints or remove them.◀ WARNING With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured load can be thrown into the car's interior, e.g. in case of an accident, braking or evasive ma‐...
  • Page 171 Pull the cover rearward out of the two side case. brackets. Installing BMW X6 M: trunk When installing, follow the reverse procedure. Put the cargo cover in place left and right. Cargo cover Lift the cover slightly to the rear and push...
  • Page 172 Controls Interior equipment Ski and snowboard bag neuver. There is risk of injuries. Make sure that the backrest engages into the locking after folding it back.◀ General information The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a WARNING protective jacket in the trunk. With a rear backrest that is not locked, Follow the installation and operation instruc‐...
  • Page 173: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle features and options ▷ Glasses compartment, refer to page 175. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Glove compartment series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Front passenger side the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 174 Controls Storage compartments Storage compartment on the After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐ mote control can be handed over, such as at a center console hotel, without the integrated key. Opening Driver's side Information WARNING Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes in the car's interior.
  • Page 175 MP3 player, can be con‐ Opening nected via the AUX-IN port or the USB audio interface in the center armrest. BMW X6 M: rear Overview A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats. Press button.
  • Page 176 Controls Storage compartments Cupholders Rear Information Information CAUTION WARNING With an open cup holder, the center arm‐ Unsuitable containers in the cup holder rest cannot be folded back up. There is risk of and hot beverages can damage the cup holder property damage.
  • Page 177 There is risk of injuries and risk of property damage. Only hang lightweight objects, e.g. clothing articles, from the clothes hooks.◀ BMW X5 M: The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐ dles in the rear. BMW X6 M:...
  • Page 178 Controls Storage compartments Left side storage compartment Pull the handle. Lashing eyes in the trunk with rail To secure the cargo, refer to page 189, there are lashing eyes in the cargo area. Cargo net, FlexNet To secure the cargo, refer to page 189, the flexible cargo net can also be used.
  • Page 179 Storage compartments Controls Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
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  • Page 181: Driving Tips

    Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 182: Bmw X5 M And Bmw X6 M Technology

    Driving tips BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M Technology BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M Technology Vehicle features and options Because of particular structural characteristics, there may be operation-related noises during This chapter describes all standard, country- braking. However, this has no effect on per‐...
  • Page 183 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M Technology Driving tips competitive use. This wear is not covered by the warranty. The standard brake linings and the wear indi‐ cators are not designed for racetrack opera‐ tion. Additional information and advice is avail‐...
  • Page 184: Things To Remember When Driving

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options Use the maximum speed of 155 mph/250 km/h only briefly, e.g., when passing. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Tires series.
  • Page 185: Driving Through Water

    Things to remember when driving Driving tips Driving through water ▷ Greatly increase the air flow from the vents. ▷ Drive moderately. CAUTION When driving too quickly through too Hot exhaust system deep water, water can enter into the engine WARNING compartment, the electrical system or the transmission.
  • Page 186: Driving In Wet Conditions

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving are securely fastened again after they were re‐ ▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not moved, e.g. for cleaning.◀ used at all. ▷ Infrequent use of the brakes. Driving in wet conditions Corrosion will built up when the maximum When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain, pressure applied to the brake pads during...
  • Page 187 Things to remember when driving Driving tips ▷ Adjust the speed to the road surface con‐ ditions. The steeper and more uneven the road surface, the slower the speed should ▷ When driving on steep uphill or downhill grades: add engine oil and coolant up to near the MAX mark.
  • Page 188: Loading

    Driving tips Loading Loading Vehicle features and options or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the vehicle and unstable driving situations This chapter describes all standard, country- may result. specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 189: Securing Cargo

    Loading Driving tips Load Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the trunk with rails The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. To secure the cargo there are four movable The greater the weight of the occupants, the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
  • Page 190 Driving tips Loading Roof-mounted luggage rack BMW X5 M: Information WARNING When driving with roof load, e.g. with roof-mounted luggage rack, driving safety may not be ensured in driving-critical situations due to the elevated center of gravity. There is risk of accidents or risk of property damage.
  • Page 191 Loading Driving tips ▷ Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐ ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners gently. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 192: Saving Fuel

    Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Close the windows and glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Driving with the glass sunroof and windows series. It also describes features that are not open results in increased air resistance and necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 193: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 964 090 - Vi/15

    BMW recommends that maintenance work be a halt. performed by a BMW dealer’s service center. For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐ For information on the BMW Maintenance erator and let the vehicle roll.
  • Page 194: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 964 090 - Vi/15

    Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 195: Mobility

    Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 196: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Turn the tank lid counterclockwise. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 197 Refueling Mobility Open the cover on the right side trim. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling CAUTION Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfill‐ ing of the fuel tank can damage the fuel sys‐ tem.
  • Page 198: Fuel

    M5 to M100.◀ tions or use a brand name fuel with a higher octane rating.◀ Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 93. Gasoline For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline Minimum fuel grade should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐...
  • Page 199 Fuel Mobility erty damage. Do not fill with fuel that does not comply with the minimum quality.◀ If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐ ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures. This has no effect on the engine life. CAUTION The use of poor-quality fuels may result in harmful engine deposits or damage.
  • Page 200: Wheels And Tires

    Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more This chapter describes all standard, country- than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has specific and optional features offered with the been parked for at least 2 hours.
  • Page 201 Rear: 325/35 R Tire inflation pressure values up to 20 108 Y 100 mph/160 km/h Front: 285/35 R 2.5 / 36 X5 M 21 105 Y XL 2.5 / 36 Rear: 325/30 R Tire size Pressure specifications in 21 108 Y XL...
  • Page 202: Tire Identification Marks

    Tire inflation pressure values over Tire size Pressure specifications in 100 mph/160 km/h bar/PSI Front: 285/40 R 2.7 / 39 X5 M 20 104 Y 2.7 / 39 Tire size Pressure specifications in Rear: 325/35 R bar/PSI 20 108 Y...
  • Page 203: Tire Age

    Wheels and tires Mobility Traction xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand xxx: tire size and tire design The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. 0115: tire age Those grades represent the tire's ability to Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of stop on wet pavement as measured under the U.S.
  • Page 204: Tire Tread

    Mobility Wheels and tires Tire tread ioning between the wheel and the road. Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped Summer tires with low-profile tires. Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal‐...
  • Page 205: New Tires

    Wheels and tires Mobility Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair WARNING the function of a variety of systems such as Retreated tires can have different tire ABS or DSC. casing structures. With advanced age the serv‐ To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐ ice life can be limited.
  • Page 206: Repairing A Flat Tire

    Mobility Wheels and tires Repairing a flat tire ▷ The use of a sealant can damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this case, have the electronics checked at the next opportu‐ Safety measures nity and have them replaced if needed. ▷...
  • Page 207 Wheels and tires Mobility Compressor Screw the connection hose onto the con‐ nector of the sealant container. Holder for bottle Compressor Insert the sealant container on the com‐ pressor housing in an upright position. Connector/cable for socket Connection hose On/off switch Inflation pressure dial Reduce inflation pressure Filling the tire with sealant...
  • Page 208: Distributing The Sealant

    Mobility Wheels and tires With the compressor switched off, insert If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be the plug into the power socket inside the reached, contact your dealer’s service cen‐ vehicle. ter or another qualified service center or repair shop.
  • Page 209: Snow Chains

    Wheels and tires Mobility Continuing the trip Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed the maximum permissible Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. when using snow chains. Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor. Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
  • Page 210: Engine Compartment

    Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 211 Engine compartment Mobility Hood Opening the hood Pull the lever. Information WARNING Improperly executed work in the engine compartment can damage components and lead to a safety risk. There is risk of accidents or risk of property damage.◀ WARNING The engine compartment accommo‐ dates moving components.
  • Page 212: Closing The Hood

    Mobility Engine compartment Closing the hood Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16 in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully. The hood must audibly engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 213: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle features and options Electronic oil measurement This chapter describes all standard, country- Status display specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not The concept necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to The engine oil level is monitored electronically the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 214: Adding Engine Oil

    Mobility Engine oil Adding engine oil Different messages appear on the display de‐ pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention to these messages. Information If the engine oil level is too low, within the next CAUTION 125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to A too low engine oil level causes engine page 214.
  • Page 215: Engine Oil Change

    Mobility Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise. Oil rating BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. More information about suitable engine oil rat‐ ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐ quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐ other qualified service center or repair shop.
  • Page 216: Coolant

    Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options Coolant level This chapter describes all standard, country- Overview specific and optional features offered with the Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐ series. It also describes features that are not ant reservoir is located on the right side or the necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 217 Coolant Mobility Adding Let the engine cool. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, then open it. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. Close cap.
  • Page 218: Maintenance

    Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ BMW maintenance system tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐ count. The maintenance system indicates required If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or...
  • Page 219 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard trol components, in particular the catalytic converter. Diagnosis Information CAUTION Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diagnosis can lead to vehicle malfunctions. There is risk of property damage. The manu‐ facturer of your vehicle strongly recommends access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a dealer's service center, another qualified service center or repair shop or other...
  • Page 220: Replacing Components

    Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options Wiper blade replacement This chapter describes all standard, country- Information specific and optional features offered with the CAUTION series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 221: Lights And Bulbs

    Fold down the wipers. WARNING Work on switched-on lighting systems BMW X5 M: replacing the rear wiper can cause short circuits. There is risk of inju‐ blade ries or risk of property damage. When working Fold up the wiper arm.
  • Page 222 Mobility Replacing components Front lights, bulb replacement placement be performed by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or re‐ Xenon headlights pair shop.◀ Information Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) Because of the long service life of these bulbs, Some items of equipment use light-emitting the likelihood of failure is very low.
  • Page 223: Changing Wheels

    Replacing components Mobility Turn signal in exterior mirror The parking lights and daylight running lights are made using LED technology. The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature Contact a dealer’s service center or another LED technology. Contact a dealer’s service qualified service center or repair shop in the center or another qualified service center or re‐...
  • Page 224 Mobility Replacing components Jacking points for the vehicle jack Information WARNING The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting the vehicle and for the jacking points on the vehicle only. There is risk of injuries. Do not lift any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle jack.◀...
  • Page 225: Jacking Up The Vehicle

    Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on and screw in at least two bolts. Maintenance If original BMW light alloy wheels are not The battery is maintenance-free. mounted, any accompanying lug bolts also The added amount of acid is sufficient for the have to be used.
  • Page 226: Battery Replacement

    Mobility Replacing components Battery replacement Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment CAUTION needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐ Vehicle batteries that are not compatible tings updated, e. g.: can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi‐ ▷...
  • Page 227 Replacing components Mobility In the car's interior Loosen fasteners, arrows, and open cover. In the trunk Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow. Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 228: Breakdown Assistance

    In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐ ▷ The LED flashes green when a connection quest can be made through this system. to the BMW Response Center has been established. General information When the emergency request is received Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
  • Page 229: Warning Triangle

    ▷ If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Response Center can no longer be heard Storage via the speaker, you can nevertheless still Open the cover on the left side trim.
  • Page 230 Switch off any electronic systems/power consumers in both vehicles. Connecting the cables Starting aid terminals Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐ minal. WARNING Attach one terminal clamp of the positive If the jumper cables are connected in the jumper cable to the positive terminal of the incorrect order, sparks formation can occur.
  • Page 231: Tow Truck

    Breakdown assistance Mobility Tow truck corresponding engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started. Starting the engine Never use spray fluids to start the engine. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for several minutes at an in‐ creased idle speed.
  • Page 232: Tow Bar

    Steptronic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle. The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to the transmission. The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 220, are together in the cargo Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
  • Page 233: Care

    Care Mobility Care Vehicle features and options ▷ Minimum distance from glass sunroof: 31.5 inches/80 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Automatic car washes series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 234: Vehicle Care

    The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends age. Do not switch ignition off in car using car care and cleaning products from washes.◀ BMW. WARNING The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside when in selector lever position N. A signal...
  • Page 235 Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and products, the manufacturer of your vehicle rec‐ grease will gradually break down the protective ommends original BMW care products. layer of the leather surface. Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber Suitable care products are available from a care agents at regular intervals.
  • Page 236: Safety Belts

    Mobility Care Safety belts Displays/Screens/protective glass of the Head-up Display Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and thus have a negative impact on safety. CAUTION WARNING Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of any kind can damage the surface of displays Chemical cleansers can destroy the and screens.
  • Page 237 Care Mobility Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
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  • Page 239: Reference

    Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 240: Technical Data

    The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, BMW X5 M Width with mirrors inches/mm 86/2,184 Width without mirrors inches/mm 78.2/1,985...
  • Page 241 Height inches/mm 66.5/1,689 Length inches/mm 193.9/4,923 Wheelbase inches/mm 115.5/2,933 Smallest turning radius diam. ft/m 42/12.8 Weights BMW X5 M Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 6,549/2,971 Load lbs/kg 1,170/531 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 3,130/1,420 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 3,595/1,631...
  • Page 242 Reference Technical data Capacities BMW X5 M US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx. 22.4/85 Fuel quality, refer to page BMW X6 M US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx. 22.4/85 Fuel quality, refer to page Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 243: Appendix

    Appendix Reference Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve‐ hicle are listed here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...
  • Page 244: Everything From A To Z

    Air outlets, see ventila‐ trol pholder tion Automatic Curb Monitor Blinds, sun protection Air pressure, tires Automatic deactivation, BMW Assist, see user's Alarm system Front-seat passenger air‐ manual for Navigation, En‐ Alarm, unintentional bags tertainment and Communi‐ All around the center con‐...
  • Page 245 Everything from A to Z Reference BMW M technology Cargo area, enlarg‐ Child restraint fixing systems, Bottle holder, see Cu‐ ing 169, mounting pholder Cargo area partition net Child safety locks Brake assistant Cargo area, storage compart‐ Child seat, mounting...
  • Page 246 Reference Everything from A to Z Controller Direction indicator, see Turn Dynamic Performance Con‐ Control systems, driving sta‐ signals trol DPC bility Display EfficientDynamics Dynamic Stability Control Convenient opening with the Display, electronic, instru‐ remote control ment cluster Coolant Display in windshield Coolant temperature Display lighting, see Instru‐...
  • Page 247 Everything from A to Z Reference Engine start during malfunc‐ Flooding Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ tion Floor carpet, care amic glass sunroof Engine start, jump-start‐ Floor mats, care Glove compartment Folding back rear seat back‐ Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ Engine start, refer to Starting rests 169, proved...
  • Page 248 Reference Everything from A to Z Horn Integrated Owner's Manual in Lane departure warning Hot exhaust system the vehicle Lane margin, warning HUD Head-up Display Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Language on Control Dis‐ Hydroplaning quest play Intelligent Safety Lashing eyes, securing Intensity, AUTO pro‐...
  • Page 249 Everything from A to Z Reference Memory for seat, mirrors, Night Vision device, see Night steering wheel Vision Maintenance Menu EfficientDynamics Nylon rope for tow-starting/ Maintenance require‐ Menu in instrument clus‐ towing ments Maintenance, service require‐ Menus, operating, iDrive ments Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐...
  • Page 250 Reference Everything from A to Z Operating concept, iDrive Power sunroof, glass Refueling Optional equipment, standard Power windows Remaining range equipment Prescribed engine oil Remote control/key Outside air, refer to Auto‐ types Remote control, malfunc‐ matic recirculated-air con‐ Pressure, tire air pres‐ tion trol sure...
  • Page 251 Services, ConnectedDrive Start/Stop button Safety Servotronic Start function during malfunc‐ Technical data SET button, see Cruise con‐ tion Technology, BMW M trol Starting the engine Telephone, see user's manual Settings, locking/unlock‐ Status control display, for Navigation, Entertain‐ tires ment and Communication...
  • Page 252 Reference Everything from A to Z Temperature, automatic cli‐ Triple turn signal activa‐ Ventilation mate control tion Ventilation, see Parked-car Temperature display for ex‐ Trip odometer ventilation ternal temperature Trip on-board computer Venting, see ventilation Temperature, engine oil Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ Vent, see ventilation Terminal, starting aid eter...
  • Page 253 Everything from A to Z Reference Windshield washer sys‐ Windshield washer system, see washer/wiper sys‐ Windshield wiper Winter storage, care Winter tires, suitable tires Winter tires, tread Wiper Wiper blades, replacing Wiper fluid Wiper, fold-out position Wiper system Wood, care Word match concept, naviga‐...
  • Page 255 BMW M The Ultimate Driving Machine® *BL296409000S* Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 090 - VI/15...

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