Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW X5 M AND THE BMW X6 M. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 3 BMW. Please also note the additional items of onboard literature, for instance the BMW X5 M / BMW X6 M Supplementary Owner's Manual. We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Entertainment The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Tone page 330. Radio CD/multimedia DVD system in rear Notes Communication At a glance Telephone Cockpit Office iDrive Contacts Voice activation system ConnectedDrive...
Page 6: Notes
Owner's Manual, please refer to the Sup‐ center will be glad to advise you at any time. plementary Owner's Manuals. Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls available on the Internet: bmwusa.com are arranged differently than shown in the illus‐...
Page 7: California Proposition 65 Warning
BMW. BMW cannot Service and warranty test every product made by other manufactur‐ ers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely We recommend that you read this publication and without risk to either the vehicle, its opera‐...
Page 8: Reporting Safety Defects
Situations are conceivable during the use of ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is the vehicle in which these technical data could not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited become associated with a specific person in Warranty. combination with other information, such as an accident report, damage to the vehicle, wit‐...
Page 9 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.safercar.gov;...
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Page 11: 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 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 12: At A Glance Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and offered for this model series.Therefore, it also systems.
Page 13 Steering wheel heating 60 Computer 81 Lane departure warning 102 Settings and information about vehicle 79 13 Horn, the entire surface BMW X6: shifting up or down with auto‐ matic transmission 75 Instrument cluster 14 Steering column stalk, right 15 Cruise control lever Cruise control 118 Active cruise control 111...
Page 14: Instrument Cluster
Speedometer ▷ Cruise control 118 Indicator/warning lamps 15 ▷ Active Cruise Control 111 Active Cruise Control 111 ▷ BMW X5: reserve display for diesel ex‐ haust fluid 271 Tachometer 80 Display for BMW X5: current fuel consumption 80 ▷ Automatic transmission position 75 BMW X6: engine oil temperature 80 current fuel consumption 80...
Page 15: The Concept
Cockpit At a glance ▷ Odometer and trip odometer 79 ▷ Adaptive Drive: sport chassis and sus‐ pension tuning 109 ▷ High-beam Assistant 92 Fuel gauge 81 ▷ Check Control message present 85 10 Resetting the trip odometer 79 Viewing service requirement display 80 Indicator/warning lamps Indicator lamps without text messages The concept The following indicator lamps notify you that...
Page 16: All Around The Center Console
At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Headliner 17 Open the tailgate 38 38 Control Display 19 Hazard warning system 307 Active seat 54 Central locking system 35 Park Distance Control PDC 120 View 124 Backup camera 122 Opening glove compartment 147 HDC Hill Descent Control 106 Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐ trol 131 Automatic climate control with 4-zone con‐...
Page 17 Cockpit At a glance DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ Parking brake 69 trol 105 DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ 11 Adaptive Drive 109 trol 106 12 Selector lever for automatic transmis‐ Side View 126 sion 76 Controller with buttons 18 Automatic Hold 70 All around the headliner Emergency Request 307 Reading lamps 94 Glass sunroof 45 46...
Page 18: Idrive
At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle equipment Using the iDrive during a trip To avoid becoming distracted and pos‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as ing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's well as country-specific and special equipment occupants and to other road users, never at‐ offered for this model series.Therefore, it also tempt to use the controls or enter information describes equipment that may not be found in...
Page 19: Control Display
iDrive At a glance The buttons can be used to open the me‐ ▷ Move in four directions, arrow 3 nus directly. The controller can be used to ▷ Turn, arrow 4 select menu items and create the settings. ▷ Push, arrow 5 The buttons can be used to open the me‐...
Page 20: Options Menu
At a glance iDrive Selecting menu items Menu items shown in white can be selected. Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted. White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ cate that additional panels can be opened. View of an opened menu When a menu is opened, it generally opens Press the controller.
Page 21 iDrive At a glance Example: setting the clock ▷ Control options for the selected main menu, e.g., for "Radio". Setting the clock ▷ If applicable, further operating options for the selected menu, for instance "Store station". Press the button. The main menu is displayed.
Page 22: General Information
At a glance iDrive Turn the controller to set the hours and Symbol Meaning press the controller. Roaming is active. Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. Text message, e-mail was received. Check the SIM card. Status information SIM card is blocked.
Page 23 iDrive At a glance Switching the split screen on and off Running a function Press the button. Press the button. The function will run immediately. This "Split screen" means, for example, that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected. Selecting the display Displaying the button assignment Press the button.
Page 24 At a glance iDrive Switching between letters and numbers Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering letters and numbers. Symbol Function Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. Switching between upper and lower case letters Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering uppercase and lowercase let‐...
Page 25: Voice Activation System
Voice activation system At a glance Voice activation system Vehicle equipment Using voice activation This chapter describes all series equipment as Activating the voice activation system well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Press the button on the steering describes equipment that may not be found in wheel.
Page 26: Adjusting The Volume
At a glance Voice activation system For example, if the "Settings" menu is dis‐ Press the button on the steering played, the commands for the settings are wheel again to select a specific track. read out loud. ›Track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4. Executing functions using short commands Via short commands...
Page 27 Voice activation system At a glance ▷ The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed. ▷ The volume is stored for the remote con‐ trol currently in use. Notes on Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐ tiate an Emergency Request.
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Page 29: 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 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 30: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, re‐ well as country-specific and special equipment fer to Personal Profile.
Page 31 Opening and closing Controls ▷ The settings are automatically saved in the ▷ Show visual warning for the Park Distance profile currently activated in the remote Control PDC, refer to page 121. control. ▷ Show visual warning for Top View, refer to ▷...
Page 32: Central Locking System
Controls Opening and closing Central locking system Opening and closing: from the outside The concept Using the remote control The central locking system becomes active when the driver's door is closed. General information The system simultaneously engages and re‐ leases the locks on the following: Take the remote control with you ▷...
Page 33: Courtesy Lamps
Opening and closing Controls Convenient opening Before and after each trip, check that the tail‐ gate has not been inadvertently unlocked. Press and hold the button on the remote control. Provide edge protection The windows and the glass sunroof/panoramic Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear glass sunroof open.
Page 34: Manual Operation
Controls Opening and closing Selecting automatic activation ▷ This device may not cause harmful inter‐ ference, and "Settings" ▷ this device must accept any interference "Door locks" received, including interference that may "Last seat position auto." cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Page 35: Unlocking And Opening
Opening and closing Controls Opening and closing: from the inside Unlocking and opening ▷ Press the button. The doors are unlocked. To open, pull the door Locking and unlocking handle above the armrest. Press the button in the vehicle. ▷ Pull the door handle above the armrest twice: the door is unlocked the first time and opened the second time.
Page 36: Opening From The Inside
Controls Opening and closing BMW X5: upper tailgate Opening manually In case of an electrical malfunction: Opening From the cargo area, press out the handle The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens. in the tailgate, refer to arrow, with a screw‐...
Page 37 Opening and closing Controls Keep the closing area clear Make sure that the closing area of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage may result.◀ Automatic tailgate operation Adjusting opening height You can set how far the tailgate should open. ▷...
Page 38 Controls Opening and closing BMW X5: lower tailgate Opening The tailgate closes automatically when the button on the inside of the tailgate is pressed. To stop the closing procedure: ▷ Press the button on the inside of the tail‐ Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward.
Page 39 Opening and closing Controls Turn the controller until the desired open‐ ▷ By pressing the button on the outside of ing height is selected. the tailgate. ▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the tailgate. Closing Keep the closing area clear Make sure that the closing area of the tailgate is clear;...
Page 40 Controls Opening and closing Manually opening or closing Functional requirement In case of an electrical malfunction: ▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle. Push out cover 1 on the tailgate with a ▷...
Page 41: Starting The Engine
Opening and closing Controls Locking Ignition on Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on. When doing so, do not depress the brake pedal, otherwise the engine will start. Starting the engine The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on when a remote control is inside the vehicle.
Page 42: Alarm System
Controls Opening and closing Alarm system start the engine: the engine cannot be started. The remote control is not in the vehicle or has The concept a malfunction. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If The vehicle alarm system responds to: necessary, insert another remote control into ▷...
Page 43: Switching Off The Alarm
Opening and closing Controls Switching off the alarm Tilt alarm sensor ▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐ The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. trol, refer to page 32. The alarm system responds in situations such ▷ Insert the remote control all the way into as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.
Page 44 Controls Opening and closing After the ignition is switched off When the remote control is removed or the ig‐ nition is switched off, the windows can con‐ tinue to be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened. Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is inter‐...
Page 45: Side Windows
▷ Press the switch in the de‐ sired direction to the resist‐ X5: panoramic glass sunroof ance point and hold it there. The sliding visor moves General information while the switch is being held.
Page 46 Have the system initialized by your service center. Comfort position In the comfort position, the roof is not fully BMW X6: glass sunroof, open. This reduces wind noise in the passen‐ electric ger compartment. Each time the glass sunroof is opened or General information closed all the way, it stops in the comfort posi‐...
Page 47 Opening and closing Controls Opening/closing the glass sunroof automatically Press the switch beyond the resistance point. The following movements are also automatic: ▷ Pressing the switch with the sunroof open: the sunroof is tilted fully. ▷ Pressing the switch in the Open direction with the sunroof tilted: the sunroof is opened fully.
Page 48 Controls Opening and closing Closing without the pinch protection system For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐ ceed as follows: Press the switch forward beyond the re‐ sistance point and hold. The pinch protec‐ tion system is limited and the sunroof opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
Page 49: Adjusting
Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle equipment Adjusting manually This chapter describes all series equipment as Forward/backward well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
Page 50: Lumbar Support
Controls Adjusting Adjusting electrically Backrest width Shoulder support Forward/backward Thigh support Height Lumbar support Seat tilt Backrest width The width of the backrest can be changed with the side wings to adjust the side support to your own needs. Shoulder support This also supports the back in the shoulder area, This creates a relaxed sitting position and helps relieve stress on the shoulder muscles.
Page 51 ▷ Shift curvature up or down: Press upper or lower section of switch. BMW X5: rear seats 2nd row seats Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove If the row of seats is divided, each side can be weight from the backrest as needed.
Page 52 Controls Adjusting Folding up backrest Fold the backrest down. Before folding up the backrest, remove the luggage compartment roller cover, refer to Seat heating page 145, and, if necessary, slide the 2nd row seats slightly forward. Front Pull the lever, refer to arrow. The backrest is unlocked.
Page 53: Seat Heating
Adjusting Controls Active seat ventilation and "Seat heating distribution" seat heating Front Turn the controller to adjust the distribu‐ tion. The setting is applied. Seat heating Temperature distribution with active Active seat ventilation seat ventilation Press button 1 or 2 once depending on the The heat output can be distributed variously in temperature or ventilation position.
Page 54: Active Seat
Your vehicle has been fitted with safety belts for the safety of you and your passengers. ▷ BMW X5: five or seven safety belts. ▷ BMW X6: four or five safety belts. Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Page 55: Head Restraints
Adjusting Controls Unbuckling the belt To maintain the long-term accuracy of this function, the driver's seat must be calibrated if Hold the belt firmly. a corresponding message is displayed on the Press the red button in the belt buckle. Control Display. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Page 56 Controls Adjusting Electrical BMW X5: push the head restraints of the 3rd row seats into the top position. Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level. Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.
Page 57: Adjusting The Height
You can fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support Storing in the resting position. BMW X5: rear seats and 3rd row seats Adjusting the height Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐ tion, refer to page 67.
Page 58: Safety Mode
Controls Adjusting Comfort function At a glance Open the driver's door after unlocking or switch on the radio ready state, refer to page 67. Briefly press the desired memory but‐ ton 1 or 2. The seat is automatically moved to the stored position.
Page 59: Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjusting Controls Interior rearview mirror Shift into reverse or engage transmission position R. Reducing the blinding effect Deactivating Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐ senger's side mirror position. Fold in and out Press button 3. Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h. For example, this is advantageous ▷...
Page 60: Steering Wheel
Controls Adjusting Steering wheel Storing steering wheel positions, refer to Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer to page 57. General information Do not adjust while driving Easy entry/exit Do not adjust the steering wheel while To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel driving;...
Page 61: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children in the rear with 3rd row seats Transport children younger than BMW X5: in vehicles with 3rd row seats, make 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm on sure that the seat of the 2nd row seats on the 2nd row seats only, using child restraint fix‐...
Page 62: Child Seat Security
The rear safety belts the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐ straint fixing system.◀ ▷ BMW X5: all safety belts of the 2nd and 3rd row seats Seat position and height ▷ BMW X6: all safety belts of the 2nd row...
Page 63 Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors BMW X5 The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Page 64 Otherwise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint fixing system in the event of an accident.◀ BMW X5 BMW X6: outer rear seats Direction of travel Direction of travel Head restraint Head restraint...
Page 65 Transporting children safely Controls Attaching the retaining strap to the BMW X6: center rear seat backrest of the 2nd row seats BMW X5 On outer seats: Slide the head restraint upward. Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint.
Page 66: Rear Doors
44. Slide the head restraint into the bottom po‐ sition. Pull tether strap taut. BMW X6 Route the upper retaining strap over the middle of the head restraint. Attach the upper retaining strap to the mounting point with the hook.
Page 67: Driving
Driving Controls Driving Vehicle equipment Removing the remote control from the ignition lock This chapter describes all series equipment as Do not forcibly pull the remote control well as country-specific and special equipment out of the ignition lock offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of describes equipment that may not be found in the ignition lock as this may cause damage.◀...
Page 68: Diesel Engine
Controls Driving Ignition on Frequent starting in quick succession All electrical consumers can operate. The od‐ Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting ometer and trip odometer are displayed in the the car and avoid starting the car frequently in instrument cluster. quick succession.
Page 69: While Driving
Driving Controls Engine stop ▷ Automatic: by activating Automatic Hold. Setting manually General information Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot operate the windows and injure themselves.◀...
Page 70: For Your Safety
Controls Driving Releasing manually The indicator lamp switches from green to red and the letters AUTO H go out. Indicator lamp in Canadian models. Before driving away: ▷ Release the parking brake manually. ▷ Reactivate Automatic Hold. Leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ Press the button with the brake depressed.
Page 71 Driving Controls Automatic Hold is deactivated. Take the remote control with you If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, Take the remote control with you when then press on the brake pedal to deactivate it. leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot release the parking brake.◀...
Page 72: Headlamp Flasher
Have the malfunction corrected Have the malfunction corrected at the nearest service center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If the parking brake has been released manually in response to a malfunction, only technicians can return it to operation.◀...
Page 73 Driving Controls Triple turn signal activation At a glance Press the lever to the resistance point. The turn signal flashes three times. This function can be activated or deactivated: "Settings" "Lighting" "Triple turn signal" Switching on wipers Switching off wipers or brief wipe Activating/deactivating the rain sensor Cleaning the windshield and headlamps Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor...
Page 74: Rain Sensor
Press the button, arrow 3. BMW X5: rear window wiper The LED in the steering wheel stalk lights up and a wiping cycle is started. At temperatures below 32 ℉/0 ℃, a wiping cy‐...
Page 75: Washer Fluid
Follow the Transmission positions usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ tainer. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Con‐ D Drive, automatic position centrate or the equivalent.◀ Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐...
Page 76 Controls Driving P Park Engaging transmission positions D, R, The drive wheels are blocked. P is engaged automatically when the following conditions are met: ▷ The driver's door is opened while the en‐ gine is running, the safety belt is not fas‐ tened and neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator is activated.
Page 77 Driving Controls Sport program and manual mode M/S D is displayed in the instrument cluster. Activating the Sport program Shifting gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel The shifting paddles make it possible to quickly change gears since both hands can re‐ main on the steering wheel.
Page 78 Controls Driving Displays in the instrument cluster The transmission position is displayed and the engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in manual mode. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 79: Displays
Displays Controls Displays Vehicle equipment Units of measure To set the respective units of measure, miles This chapter describes all series equipment as or km for the odometer and ℃ or ℉ for the ex‐ well as country-specific and special equipment ternal temperature, refer to page 88.
Page 80: Engine Oil Temperature
Controls Displays Coolant temperature Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐ A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and ger of an accident.◀ therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi‐ tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis‐...
Page 81: Instrument Panel
Displays Controls Computer ▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐ perature end. Switch off the engine imme‐ diately and allow it to cool down. Displaying information on the instrument panel If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes‐ sage appears on the Control Display.
Page 82: Average Fuel Consumption
Controls Displays With the trip computer, refer to page 82, you can have the average speed displayed for an additional distance. To reset the average speed: press the button on the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 sec‐ onds. Average fuel consumption This is calculated for the period during which ▷...
Page 83: Service Requirements
Displays Controls Resetting the trip computer Displays Resetting all values: Symbol Function "Vehicle Info" Service requirements "Trip computer" "Reset" Service requirements Engine oil Roadworthiness test The remaining driving distance and the date of Front brake pads the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.
Page 84 Controls Displays Detailed information on service Make sure the date on the Control Display is requirements set correctly, refer to page 87. More information on the scope of service re‐ "Vehicle Info" quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐ "Vehicle status"...
Page 85: Check Control
Displays Controls Check Control instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps. The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions Supplementary text messages and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys‐ Addition information, such as on the cause of a tems monitored.
Page 86: Speed Limit
Controls Displays They are stored and can be displayed Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops again later. below the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/5 km/h. Viewing stored Check Control messages Displaying, setting or changing the limit "Settings"...
Page 87 Displays Controls Settings on the Control "Time:" Display Time The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. Setting the time zone "Settings" "Time/Date" Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed. Press the controller. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐ nutes are displayed.
Page 88 Controls Displays Setting the date format Units of measure "Settings" Setting the units of measure "Time/Date" To set the units for fuel consumption, route/ "Format:" distance, temperature, and pressure: Select the desired format. "Settings" "Language/Units" The date format is stored. Language Select the desired menu item.
Page 89 Displays Controls The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness control may not be clearly visible. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 90: Lamps
Controls Lamps Lamps Vehicle equipment Parking lamps Switch position : the vehicle lamps light This chapter describes all series equipment as up on all sides, e.g., for parking. well as country-specific and special equipment Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐ offered for this model series.Therefore, it also riods;...
Page 91: Daytime Running Lights
Lamps Controls Headlamp courtesy delay feature For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you The low beams stay lit for a short while after should always switch on the lamps manually the ignition is switched off, if the lamps are under these conditions.◀...
Page 92: Switching Off
Controls Lamps Controls Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or Activating down beyond the resistance point for ap‐ Switch position with the ignition switched prox. 2 seconds, arrow 3. The roadside parking lamps drain the battery. The turning lamps are automatically switched Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly on depending on the steering angle or the use...
Page 93: Front Fog Lamps
Lamps Controls The system responds to light from oncoming fore, manually switch off the high beams in sit‐ traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to uations where this is required to avoid a safety adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities. risk.◀...
Page 94: Instrument Lighting
Controls Lamps Instrument lighting Reading lamps Press the button. Adjust the brightness using the thumbwheel. Reading lamps are located at the front and rear next to the interior lamps. Interior lamps Danger of burns Do not reach into the opening of the General information lamps;...
Page 95: Safety
Safety Controls Safety Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and offered for this model series.Therefore, it also systems.
Page 96: Deactivation System
Controls Safety ▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐ Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐ ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and tem could lead to failure in an emergency or legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries undesired triggering of the airbag, either of can occur if the front airbag is triggered.
Page 97 BMW. ▷ Do not place objects under the seat that Operational readiness of airbag could press against the seat from below.
Page 98 Controls Safety It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing The status is displayed. the rotational speeds of the individual wheels Initialization while moving. In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter The initialization process adopts the set infla‐ and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐...
Page 99 Safety Controls Actions in the event of a flat tire Continued driving with a flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a Run-flat tires speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a Maximum speed change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐...
Page 100: Resetting The System
Controls Safety Wheels, gray indicated despite correct tire inflation pres‐ sures. The system cannot detect a flat tire. The system is inactive and cannot indicate a Reasons for this may be: flat tire: ▷ TPM is being reset. ▷ If a wheel without TPM electronics is ▷...
Page 101 Safety Controls ▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐ For a vehicle containing an average load, the flation pressure. possible driving distance is ap‐ prox. 50 miles/80 km. ▷ The system was not reset after a wheel change and thus issues warnings based on When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire, the inflation pressures initialized last.
Page 102: Lane Departure Warning
Controls Safety Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to system. tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐ ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the Malfunction vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute The small warning lamp flashes in for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv‐...
Page 103 Safety Controls Switching on/off ▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds. ▷ After the vehicle returns to its lane. ▷ During heavy brake application. ▷ When the turn signal flashes. System limits Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the course of the road and the traffic situation.
Page 104: Brake Force Display
▷ During heavy brake application, the inner mirror clear. brake lamps light up in addition. Brake force display The concept BMW X5 ▷ During normal brake application, the outer brake lamps light up. ▷ During heavy brake application, the inner brake lamps light up in addition.
Page 105: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment ing. This system utilizes all of the benefits pro‐ vided by ABS. This chapter describes all series equipment as Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal well as country-specific and special equipment for the duration of the full braking.
Page 106: Traction Control
Controls Driving stability control systems Deactivating DSC DSC and DTC deactivated. Press and hold the button, but not longer than approx. 10 seconds, until the indicator lamp for Dynamic Traction Control DSC lights up in the instrument cluster and DSC OFF is displayed. DTC Dynamic Traction Control and DSC are deactivated together.
Page 107: Dynamic Performance
Driving stability control systems Controls xDrive Activating DTC xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐ hicle. The combined effects of xDrive and DSC further optimize the traction and dynamic driv‐ ing characteristics. The 4-wheel drive system xDrive variably distributes the drive forces to the front and rear axle depending on the driv‐...
Page 108: Hill Descent Control Hdc
Controls Driving stability control systems greater the drive forces in the associated wheel. The transparent arrows indicate the maximum value the drive forces over the last 10 seconds. Malfunction Malfunctions are displayed via Check Control, refer to page 85. Increasing speed Hill Descent Control HDC Pull to the resistance point: reduce the speed to approx.
Page 109 Driving stability control systems Controls Displays in the instrument cluster Chassis and suspension tuning Two chassis and suspension tunings are avail‐ able for selection. ▷ Normal: The comfortable basic setting offers opti‐ mum comfort when traveling. ▷ Sport: The sporty basic setting offers increased driving agility.
Page 110: Active Steering
Controls Driving stability control systems Release the foot brake and drive away comes very direct. In the higher speed range, without delay. on the other hand, the steering angle is re‐ duced more and more. This improves the han‐ Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may dling of your vehicle over the entire speed roll back slightly.
Page 111: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort Controls Driving comfort Vehicle equipment cally decreases the throttle setting and lightly applies the brakes if necessary. In addition, if This chapter describes all series equipment as the vehicle ahead of you slows to a complete well as country-specific and special equipment stop, the system can follow this action within offered for this model series.Therefore, it also the given scope and can also accelerate from a...
Page 112 Controls Driving comfort Professional navigation system which lead to a violation of the law or elevated risk of an accident. If the vehicle is equipped with a Professional navigation system, the system adapts the ac‐ The minimum initial activation speed is celeration and deceleration behavior of the ve‐...
Page 113 Driving comfort Controls Increase the distance. ▷ Press the rocker up briefly: Decrease the distance. The selected distance is displayed in the in‐ strument panel. Distance display Distance 1, closest The system stores the current vehicle speed. It is indicated on the speedometer and briefly in the instrument panel.
Page 114: While Driving
Controls Driving comfort Interrupting the system While standing Before leaving the vehicle Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐ gine running, engage position P of the auto‐ matic transmission and apply the parking brake. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀...
Page 115: Radar Sensor
Driving comfort Controls Displays in instrument cluster Display 2 flashes yellow. The conditions necessary for op‐ eration of the system are no lon‐ ger met, e.g., due to ABS or DSC intervention. The system applies the brakes until you actively assume control. Radar sensor Position Stored desired speed...
Page 116: Swerving Vehicles
Controls Driving comfort Compliance statement: Limited detection capacity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Because of the limits to the detection ca‐ Rules. Operation is subject to the following pacity, you should be alert at all times so that two conditions: you can intervene actively, if necessary;...
Page 117 Driving comfort Controls tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐ be detected at all, or not until after a consider‐ ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g., able delay. when rapidly approaching a truck. When a ve‐ hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected, the system requests that the driver intervene by braking and carrying out evasive maneu‐...
Page 118: Cruise Control
Controls Driving comfort system activated, resting your foot on the acel‐ Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐ erator pedal will cause the system not to brake cle and cause an accident.◀ even if necessary. Be certain that floormats or other objects on the vehicle floor do not inter‐...
Page 119: Warning Lamp
Driving comfort Controls The system stores and maintains the speed. matically, e.g., by a control intervention of the DSC. A message appears on the Control Dis‐ Accelerating using the lever play. Accelerating slightly: Resuming cruising speed Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached.
Page 120: Park Distance Control Pdc
Controls Driving comfort Park Distance Control PDC Limits of ultrasonic measurement The detection of objects can reach the physi‐ The concept cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, for in‐ stance: In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control, the backup camera, refer to page 122, can be ▷...
Page 121 Driving comfort Controls Switching on/off manually The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Visual warning The approach to an object can be shown on the Control Display. Objects that are farther away are displayed on the Control Display be‐ fore a signal tone sounds.
Page 122: Rear View Camera
Controls Driving comfort Malfunction System limits Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐ dent could result from road users or objects lo‐ cated outside the picture area of the backup camera.◀...
Page 123 Driving comfort Controls Assistance functions ▷ When the steering wheel is turned, only one turning line is displayed. Functional requirement Show the parking aid lines via the iDrive, refer ▷ Rear view camera is switched on. to page 124. ▷ Tailgate is completely closed.
Page 124: Top View
Controls Driving comfort Obstacle marking Brightness With the rear view camera switched on: Select the symbol. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller. Contrast With the rear view camera switched on: Select the symbol. ▷...
Page 125 Driving comfort Controls Switching on/off manually ▷ Approx. 7 ft/2 m to the side. ▷ Approx. 7 ft/2 m to the rear. Obstacles up to the height of the exterior mir‐ rors are thus detected in a timely fashion. System limits Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐...
Page 126: Side View
Controls Driving comfort Image on the Control Display Cameras Switching on the rear view camera using iDrive With Top View activated: "Rear view camera" The image of the rear view camera is dis‐ played. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Page 127: Head-Up Display
Driving comfort Controls Switching off automatically when Contrast driving forward With the Side View switched on: The system switches off when a certain dis‐ "Contrast" tance or speed is exceeded. Turn the controller until the desired setting Switch on the system again if necessary. is reached and press the controller.
Page 128 Controls Driving comfort Display Navigation instructions Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go func‐ tion Lane departure warning Cruise control/desired speed Current speed The Check Control messages are displayed briefly if needed. Switching on/off Press the button. Selecting displays in the Head-up Display "Settings"...
Page 129: Height Adjustment
Driving comfort Controls The basic setting can be adjusted manually. "Settings" "Head-up display" "Brightness" Turn the controller. The brightness is adjusted. With the low beams switched on, the bright‐ ness can also be adjusted with the thumb‐ wheel of the instrument lighting. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Page 130: Climate
Controls Climate Climate Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and offered for this model series.Therefore, it also systems.
Page 131 Climate Controls Automatic climate control with 4-zone con‐ trol 135 Automatic climate control with 2-zone control Seat heating and ventilation, driver's ▷ Accessing setting for ventilation tem‐ side 53 perature on the Control Display Temperature, left side of passenger com‐ Switching cooling function on/off manually partment Automatic recirculated air control/recircu‐...
Page 132: Rear Window Defroster
Controls Climate Adjusting the ventilation temperature Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air This function can be used to adjust the air is directed to the windshield, side windows, temperature for the upper body region. upper body, and into the footwell.
Page 133: Maximum Cooling
Climate Controls can reactivate the automatic mode for the air The air is cooled and dehumidified and – de‐ volume with the AUTO button. pending on the temperature setting – warmed again. Manual air distribution The cooling function helps to prevent conden‐ The air flow can be guided into the vehicle in‐...
Page 134: Climate Control
Controls Climate ▷ Right LED on, recirculated air mode: the REST disappears from the display of the auto‐ supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐ matic climate control. manently blocked. Switching on/off the automatic If the windows are fogged over, switch off the climate control recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Page 135 Use the lever to change the direction of the More information can be found in the service air flow requirements display, refer to page 83. BMW X5: heating and ventilation, 3rd row seats Automatic climate control The air in the area of the 3rd row seats can be with 4-zone control heated or recirculated.
Page 136 Controls Climate The automatic climate control achieves this Air volume, manual temperature as quickly as possible regardless Seat heating, left rear seat of the season, using maximum cooling or heat‐ ing power if necessary, and then maintains it. The current setting for the temperature and the air flow rate is shown on display 3.
Page 137 Use the lever to change the direction of the Switching on/off directly air flow "Settings" "Climate" BMW X5 "Activate parked-car vent." Use the lever to change the direction of the air flow The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes if the system is switched on.
Page 138 Controls Climate "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" Set the desired time. The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol lights up when the switch-on time is acti‐ vated. The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes when the system has been switched on.
Page 139: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle equipment the system being operated, the system is gen‐ erally compatible with the Universal Garage This chapter describes all series equipment as Door Opener. well as country-specific and special equipment If you have any questions, please contact: offered for this model series.Therefore, it also ▷...
Page 140 Controls Interior equipment on the interior rearview mirror. The re‐ Please obtain additional information on syn‐ quired distance depends on the particular chronization in the operating instructions of hand-held transmitter. the system being set up. Press the button of the desired function on The systems will be easier to synchronize with the hand-held transmitter and the button the aid of a second person.
Page 141: Digital Compass
Interior equipment Controls Digital compass was aborted by the hand-held transmitter, hold down the memory button and press and release the button on the hand-held transmitter several times for 2 seconds. Controls Prior to operation Before operating a unit with the Universal Garage Door Opener, ensure that there are no people, animals, or objects in the range of movement of the system;...
Page 142: Setting The Language
Controls Interior equipment Press the adjustment button for 3‑4 seconds. Set the currently valid compass zone. The number of the compass zone set is shown Press the adjustment button for 6‑7 sec‐ in the display. onds to call up C. Then drive at least one To change the zone setting, briefly press the full circle at a maximum speed of adjustment button repeatedly until the display...
Page 143: Connecting Electrical Devices
Only hold the hot lighter by its head; oth‐ Rear erwise, there is the danger of getting burned. BMW X6 Switch off the ignition and take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children cannot use the lighter and burn themselves.◀...
Page 144: Front Center Console
To access the socket: remove the cap or pull out the cigarette lighter. Rear center console To access the socket: fold open the cover. BMW X6: in the rear console The arrangement of the sockets may vary with the equipment. To access the sockets: remove the caps.
Page 145: Cargo Area
Interior equipment Controls Cargo area Installing When installing, proceed in the opposite order BMW X5: luggage compartment roller of removal. cover Lay the case on the left-hand side and Pull out the luggage compartment roller cover push it forward, arrow 1.
Page 146 Controls Interior equipment Removing BMW X6: before folding the rear seat backrest forward Before folding the rear seat backrest forward or using the ski bag, remove beverage contain‐ ers from the cupholder and close the cu‐ pholder.◀ Grasp retracted cargo cover underneath the upper fold on both sides.
Page 147: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle equipment Glove compartment This chapter describes all series equipment as Opening well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
Page 148: Storage Compartment
Rear center armrest ▷ Do not use force when plugging the con‐ nector into the USB interface. BMW X6 and BMW X5 with 3rd row ▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or seats lamps to the USB interface.
Page 149: Clothes Hooks
Storage compartments Controls Clothes hooks Front BMW X5 The clothes hooks are located at the grab han‐ dles in the rear. BMW X6 Slide the cover back. Rear BMW X5 To fold out, press against upper edge. Do not obstruct view When suspending clothing from the hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐...
Page 150 Floor panel flap The cupholders of the 3rd row seats are lo‐ cated in the center console between the seats. BMW X6 To access the onboard vehicle tool kit etc. To open, swing up the flap by the handle, refer to arrow.
Page 151: Ski Bag
Storage compartments Controls Positioning cargo between telescopic rail and retaining strap: Lay the cargo on the telescopic rail. Press the button, arrow 1, and route the retaining strap around the cargo, arrow 2. Hook the retaining strap into the mount 3 on the telescopic rail.
Page 152 Attach the retaining strap: To store the ski bag, perform the above steps BMW X5: insert the latch plate of the ski bag in reverse order. retaining strap into the center safety belt buckle that is marked CENTER.
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Page 155: Driving Tips
Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 156: Things To Remember When Driving
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment traction potential until after an initial breaking- in period. This chapter describes all series equipment as Drive conservatively for the first well as country-specific and special equipment 200 miles/300 km.
Page 157: Diesel Particulate Filter
Driving through water temperatures. Maximum water depth: The following may occur during the cleaning ▷ BMW X5: 20 inches/50 cm. period, which lasts several minutes: ▷ BMW X6: 17 inches/45 cm. ▷ The engine temporarily runs somewhat more roughly.
Page 158: Driving In Wet Conditions
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Do not let your foot rest on the brake Avoid load on the brakes pedal Avoid placing excessive load on the Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐ pedal.
Page 159 MAX mark. ▷ Clear mud, snow, ice, etc., from the wheels BMW X5: the vehicle can be driven on up‐ and tires and check for damage. hill and downhill grades up to 50 %. ▷...
Page 160: Loading
Determining the load limit duce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. Load BMW X5: Locate the following statement on your ve‐ hicle’s placard: ▷ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg Online Edition for Part no.
Page 161: Stowing Cargo
Loading Driving tips Stowing cargo BMW X5 BMW X6: The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported. BMW X6...
Page 162: Securing Cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area Never exceed either the approved gross vehi‐ cle weight or either of the approved axle loads, BMW X5 as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard, and may also place you in violation of traffic safety laws.
Page 163 Loading Driving tips Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof/panor‐ amic glass sunroof. Loading Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef‐ fect on vehicle handling and steering re‐ sponse.
Page 164: Saving Fuel
Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Closing the windows and glass sunroof/panoramic This chapter describes all series equipment as glass sunroof well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Driving with the glass sunroof/panoramic glass describes equipment that may not be found in sunroof and windows open results in increased your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...
Page 165 Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle economy and operating life. Have the maintenance carried out by your service center. Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem, refer to page 293. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
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Page 167: Navigation
Navigation This chapter contains various examples of how the navigation system can guide you reliably to your destination. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 168: Navigation System
Navigation Navigation system Navigation system Vehicle equipment Open "Options". "Navigation system version" This chapter describes all series equipment as Information is displayed on the data ver‐ well as country-specific and special equipment sion. offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Updating the navigation data your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...
Page 169 Navigation system Navigation Removing navigation DVD Press button 1. The DVD emerges slightly from the drive. Remove the DVD. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 170: Destination Entry
Navigation Destination entry Destination entry Vehicle equipment Manual destination entry This chapter describes all series equipment as General information well as country-specific and special equipment The system supports you in entering street offered for this model series.Therefore, it also names and house numbers by automatically describes equipment that may not be found in completing the entry and providing entry com‐...
Page 171 Destination entry Navigation Entering a town/city If there are several streets with the same name: Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐ played town/city. Change to the list of street names. Highlight the street. Select the street. Alternative: enter the street address and house number Select "Street"...
Page 172: Address Book
Navigation Destination entry Storing the destination in the address Select the letters. book Change to the list of street names. After entering the destination, store the desti‐ Highlight the street. nation in the address book. Select the street. "Navigation" Starting destination guidance after "Map"...
Page 173: Last Destinations
Destination entry Navigation Calling up the last destination Depending on the selection, choose an ex‐ isting contact from the list. Select the type "Navigation" of address and enter the first and last "Last destinations" name. "Store in vehicle" Editing or deleting an address "Navigation"...
Page 174 Navigation Destination entry changed; for example, gas stations might not Select the symbol. be in operation. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destination" Opening the search for special Add a destination as a further destination, destinations refer to page 177. Selection of special destinations, such as ho‐...
Page 175 Select the destination with crosshairs. "Enter address" ▷ To change the scale: turn the control‐ Open "Options". ler. "BMW Assist dest. entry" ▷ To shift the map: move the controller in the required direction. Displaying special destinations in the ▷...
Page 176: Destination Entry By Voice
Navigation Destination entry Add a destination as a further destination, Wait for a request from the system. refer to page 177. Say the address in the suggested order. ▷ "Exit interactive map": return to the map Continue making the entry as prompted by view.
Page 177 Destination entry Navigation Entering a street or intersection Enter the intermediate destination. separately "Start guidance" Enter a street and intersection in the same way Entering intermediate destinations as you would enter a town/city. A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations Entering a house number separately can be entered for a trip.
Page 178 Navigation Destination entry Select a stored trip. "Start guidance" Changing the trip direction Intermediate destinations are displayed in re‐ verse order in the list. "Map" "Guidance" Open "Options". "Reverse order of trip dest." Intermediate destination options "Map" "Guidance" "Display all trip destinations" Select an intermediate destination.
Page 179: Destination Guidance
Destination guidance Navigation Destination guidance Vehicle equipment Continuing destination guidance This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment If the destination was not reached during the offered for this model series.Therefore, it also last trip, destination guidance can be resumed. describes equipment that may not be found in "Resume guidance"...
Page 180: Lane Information
Navigation Destination guidance ▷ "Short route": short distance, irre‐ ▷ Street name of the road currently being spective of how fast or slow progress driven on. will be. ▷ Small arrow: indicates the next change in ▷ "Alternative routes": if available, alter‐ direction.
Page 181 Destination guidance Navigation "New route for" Select the symbol. "Start guidance": destination guidance to the selected gas station is started. "Add as another destination": the gas sta‐ tion is added to the route. Destination guidance through voice instructions Turn the controller. Enter the number of Switching spoken instructions on/off kilometers within which you would like to The setting is stored for the remote control...
Page 182 Navigation Destination guidance At a glance Status fields Show/hide: press the controller. ▷ Upper status field: time, telephone, and en‐ tertainment details. ▷ Lower status field: symbol for active desti‐ nation guidance, status of traffic bulletins, time of arrival, and distance to destination. Function bar The following functions are available in the Function bar...
Page 183 1 mile to 600 miles/2 km to is updated continuously. 1,000 km. Certain BMW models equipped with navi‐ ▷ "Perspective view in 3D" gation have the capability to display real- Prominent areas that are contained in the time traffic information.
Page 184 Scroll to the next or previous traffic bulletin D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. if required. or BMW NA will be liable to you for any in‐ Traffic bulletins on the map direct, special, consequential, exemplary, or incidental damages (including, without "Traffic conditions/gray map"...
Page 185 Destination guidance Navigation garded in this setting. Symbols and special "Traffic Info categories" destinations are not displayed. Select the desired category. "Navigation" "Map" Open "Options". "Settings" "Traffic conditions/gray map" Symbols in the map view Depending on the scale of the map and the lo‐ cation of the traffic obstruction along the route, Traffic bulletins of the selected category are the symbols for the traffic obstructions are dis‐...
Page 186 Navigation Destination guidance ▷ Total length of the traffic obstructions on Activating dynamic destination guidance the route. "Navigation" ▷ Time by which the trip is extended due to Open "Options". the traffic obstructions. "Dynamic guidance" The lower part of the message shows: ▷...
Page 187: What To Do If
What to do if... Navigation What to do if... Vehicle equipment The Control Display changes to a black and white display. This enables a better This chapter describes all series equipment as view of the traffic bulletins. well as country-specific and special equipment ▷...
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Page 189: Entertainment
Entertainment This chapter helps assure your enjoyment when receiving radio stations and playing CDs, DVDs, and tracks from the music collection. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 190: Tone
Entertainment Tone Tone Vehicle equipment Select the desired tone settings. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
Page 191 Tone Entertainment Multi-channel playback, Adjusting the volume surround "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" "Tone" Choose between stereo and multi-channel "Volume settings" playback, surround. Select the desired volume setting. Setting multi-channel playback, surround "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" "Tone" "Surround" To adjust: turn the controller. To store: press the controller.
Page 192: Radio
Entertainment Radio Radio Vehicle equipment AM/FM station This chapter describes all series equipment as Selecting a station well as country-specific and special equipment "Radio" offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in "FM" or "AM" your vehicle, for instance due to the selected Select the desired station.
Page 193 Radio Entertainment Highlight the desired station. Select the desired station. Open "Options". "Rename to:" If necessary, wait for the desired name to be displayed. The selected station name is added to the list of current stations and stored stations. RDS broadcasts additional information, such Press the controller for an extended period.
Page 194: Satellite Radio
Entertainment Radio Activating/deactivating digital radio Press the controller. reception Select the substation. "Radio" When reception is poor, the substation is "FM" or "AM" muted. Open "Options". "HD Radio Reception" Satellite radio The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. General information This symbol is displayed in the status line The channels are offered in predefined pack‐...
Page 195 Radio Entertainment Enabling channels "Manage subscription" The Unsubscribed Channels category contains all disabled channels. "Radio" "Satellite radio" "Category" The phone number and an electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan‐ nels. Selecting channels Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate‐ You can only listen to enabled channels.
Page 196: Selecting A Category
Entertainment Radio Via direct channel entry Selecting a category "Radio" "Radio" "Satellite radio" "Satellite radio" "Set channel" "Category" Turn the controller until the desired chan‐ Select the desired category. nel is reached and press the controller. Timeshift Storing a channel Approx.
Page 197 Radio Entertainment Select the desired channel. Symbol Function Press the controller again. Next track Select the artist, track, or game. Previous track Storing the league or team Fast forward Leagues or teams can be added to the favor‐ Reverse ites from a selection list. Automatic timeshift deactivated/ "Radio"...
Page 198 Entertainment Radio If there is no message, the system changes to Information for the selected region is broad‐ the My Favorites category. All favorites cur‐ cast as soon as it is available. rently being broadcast can be selected from a A new panel opens.
Page 199 Radio Entertainment Storing a station The station currently selected is stored. "Radio" "Presets" "Store station" Select the desired memory location. The list of stored stations is stored for the re‐ mote control currently in use. The stations can also be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons, refer to page 23.
Page 200: Cd/Multimedia
Entertainment CD/multimedia CD/multimedia Vehicle equipment CD/DVD This chapter describes all series equipment as Playback well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Loading the CD/DVD player describes equipment that may not be found in Insert the CD/DVD with the printed side up. your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
Page 201 CD/multimedia Entertainment ▷ Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC, Select the desired track to begin playback. M4A. Audio playback Selecting the track using the button Press the button for the appropriate direction as often as necessary until the desired track is played back. Selecting the track using the iDrive Displaying information on the track Audio CDs...
Page 202 Entertainment CD/multimedia Playback Open "Options". "Random" The video image is displayed on the Control Display up to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h; in some countries, it is only displayed while the parking brake is set or the automatic transmis‐ sion is in position P.
Page 203 CD/multimedia Entertainment In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases Selecting the subtitles every time the controller is pressed. To stop, The subtitles that are available depend on the start playback. DVD. Turn the controller during playback. DVD menu Open "Options". If necessary, turn the controller to open the video menu.
Page 204: Controls And Displays
CD/DVD changer "Additional options" "Zoom mode" In the glove compartment Selecting a track The BMW CD/DVD changer for six CDs/DVDs is located in the glove compartment. DVD video: Turn the controller when the DVD menu is Controls and displays displayed.
Page 205 CD/multimedia Entertainment Removing all CDs/DVDs The CD/DVD is drawn in automatically and placed into the selected compartment. Press the button for a longer period. Sliding in CDs/DVDs Remove the CDs/DVDs. Do not insert the CD/DVD until the LEDs on the DVD slot are flashing; otherwise, the Malfunctions CD/DVD or the CD/DVD changer could be If all LEDs on the CD/DVD changer flash rap‐...
Page 206 Possible reasons for malfunctions with Do not remove the cover self-recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsistent data creation or recording processes, or BMW CD/DVD players and changers are poor quality or old age of the blank CD/ officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do DVD.
Page 207: Music Collection
CD/multimedia Entertainment MACROVISION Backing up music data This product contains copyrighted technology Regularly back up the music data; other‐ that is based on multiple registered US patents wise, it could be lost if there is a fault on the and the intellectual property of the Macrovision hard disc.◀...
Page 208: Music Search
Entertainment CD/multimedia Observe the following during the storage proc‐ To update the database, contact your service ess: center. Do not switch to the CD/DVD player and do not Storing from a USB device remove the CD/DVD from the CD/DVD player as this will interrupt the storage process.
Page 209 CD/multimedia Entertainment can be called up via the corresponding album, Music search by voice refer to page 210. Instructions for voice activation system, refer to page 25. "CD/Multimedia" "Music collection" Press the button on the steering "Music search" wheel. ›Music search‹ Open the desired category, e.
Page 210: Random Playback
Entertainment CD/multimedia Albums Open "Options". All stored albums, listed in order of their stor‐ "Random" age dates. Symbol Format Audio CD Compressed audio files "CD/Multimedia" "Music collection" Select the desired album. Managing music Depending on the album, the tracks or the subdirectories of the album are displayed.
Page 211 CD/multimedia Entertainment Deleting an album hours. Therefore, it is best to perform the backup during a long trip. An album cannot be deleted while a track from that album is being played. Starting the engine. "CD/Multimedia" Connect the USB device to the USB inter‐ face in the glove compartment, refer to "Music collection"...
Page 212: External Devices
Entertainment CD/multimedia Deleting the music collection Connect the headphone connector or line-out connector of the device to the AUX-IN port. "CD/Multimedia" "Music collection" Playback Open "Options". Connect the audio device, switch it on and "Delete music collection" select a track on the audio device. "CD/Multimedia"...
Page 213 CD/multimedia Entertainment Connecting Connectors for external devices ▷ Connection via USB audio interface: Apple iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐ ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that are supported by the USB audio inter‐ face. ▷ Connection via snap-in adapter, refer to page 247, when equipped with the music interface for smartphones: Apple iPhone or mobile phones.
Page 214 Entertainment CD/multimedia Copy protection ▷ Open "A-Z search" and input the de‐ sired entry. When a letter is entered, Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights the results are filtered using this letter Management (DRM) cannot be played. as the first letter. If multiple letters are entered, all results that contain that se‐...
Page 215: Bluetooth Audio
CD/multimedia Entertainment Random playback Use of a mobile phone as an audio source, refer to page 238. The current list of tracks is played back in ran‐ dom order. ▷ Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. "CD/Multimedia" ▷...
Page 216 Entertainment CD/multimedia The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐ Select the desired functions with which the played. device is to be connected, for instance "Audio". "OK" Perform additional steps on the device, re‐ fer to the device operating instructions: for instance, search for or connect the Blue‐...
Page 217 CD/multimedia Entertainment Connecting the device Select the symbol. "CD/Multimedia" "Bluetooth® (audio)" If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio". Select the desired device from the list of paired devices. Select the desired track from the list, if necessary. Playback menu Depending on the particular device, some of the functions may not be available.
Page 218: Software Update
Software updates and related current infor‐ ▷ Depending on the mobile phone, it is pos‐ mation is available at www.bmw.com/ sible that only one device can be con‐ update. nected to the vehicle. Unpair the con‐...
Page 219 Select desired version to display additional in‐ While the software is being updated or a previ‐ formation. ous version is being restored, BMW Assist, Of‐ fice functions, and the connected devices are Updating software via USB temporarily unavailable. Wait several minutes for the functions to become available again.
Page 220: Dvd System In Rear
Entertainment DVD system in rear DVD system in rear Vehicle equipment Controls This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
Page 221: Remote Control
DVD system in rear Entertainment Turn: volume for headphones with jack plug, right Connecting headphones You can connect headphones with a jack plug or operate them using the infrared interface. To enable optimal use of the infrared interface, Turn the display screen, arrow 1 use infrared headphones that comply with the The display screen switches off.
Page 222: Changing Batteries
Entertainment DVD system in rear Sound output via speakers Menu navigation You can use the thumbwheel and buttons 1 to In addition to the headphones, you can also navigate through the menus. play the sound via the vehicle speakers. ▷ Turn the thumbwheel: select a menu item.
Page 223: Dvd Control
DVD system in rear Entertainment Playing videos from CDs/ Video CDs (VCDs) and Super Video CDs (SVCDs) can only be played if they do not have DVDs a DVD-specific menu. Country codes of DVDs Eject CD/DVD Your DVD player only plays DVDs with the Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
Page 224 Entertainment DVD system in rear Press the button on the CD/DVD Symbol Function player. Fast forward/reverse is interrupted. Activate and deactivate freeze The DVD will start play at the point se‐ frame. lected. Skip a chapter. Skipping chapter Fast forward/reverse. You can change to the next or previous chap‐...
Page 225 DVD system in rear Entertainment Making settings for DVD different camera angles. These are usually only briefly available. Press the button during playback. ▷ "Menu": open the DVD-specific menu. ▷ "Return": exit the menu, or: Press the buttons on the remote con‐ trol.
Page 226 Entertainment DVD system in rear Playback functions Consult the information accompanying your DVD. Select a track. Press the button. Compressed video files Select a menu item: Playback ▷ "Pause": stop and continue playback. Select the directory if necessary. ▷ "Repeat track": repeat the selected track.
Page 227: Selecting A Track
DVD system in rear Entertainment Press the button. Press the button. As an alternative, you can also control the play‐ Make the settings with the remote control: back with the buttons on the CD/DVD player. ▷ "Tone": To eject CD/DVD: ▷...
Page 228 Entertainment DVD system in rear Compressed audio files Settings and playback functions for compressed audio files Playback Select a track. Select the directory if necessary. Press the button. Make the settings with the remote control: ▷ "Tone": ▷ "Treble / Bass" and "Balance": sepa‐ rately adjustable for the left and right headphones and the infrared head‐...
Page 229 DVD system in rear Entertainment Displaying overview Adjusting Select the subdirectory if necessary. Press the button. Select "Overview". Select a menu item: Press the button. Symbol Function It may take some time until the overview is completely displayed. Return to the photo menu. If a symbol appears instead of an image, the "SET"...
Page 230: Safety Notes
DVD. Do not remove the cover Supported formats The BMW CD/DVD player is a Class 1 la‐ ser product. Do not operate if the cover is Depending on the compression method used, damaged; otherwise, severe eye damage can not all files of the specified formats can be result.◀...
Page 231 DVD system in rear Entertainment CDs/DVDs with compressed audio Foreign bodies/liquids in the CD/DVD files slot Make sure that no foreign objects or liquids get If the language set for the CD/DVD player does into the CD/DVD slot; otherwise, the CD/DVD not match the language of the music track, the player will be damaged.◀...
Page 232 Entertainment DVD system in rear Select "AUX". ▷ "Treble / Bass" and "Balance": sepa‐ rately adjustable for the left and right headphones and the infrared head‐ phones. ▷ "Reset": your settings are reset. ▷ After switching to the top window, you can change other settings.
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Page 235: Communication
Communication All of the options available to you for mobile communication with family, friends, business partners, and service providers are described in this chapter. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 236: Telephone
Communication Telephone Telephone Vehicle equipment Snap-in adapter The snap-in adapter is used to: This chapter describes all series equipment as ▷ Hold the mobile phone. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also ▷ Recharge the battery. describes equipment that may not be found in ▷...
Page 237: Activating/Deactivating Bluetooth
Telephone Communication Notes Activating/deactivating Bluetooth At high temperatures, the charging function of Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Com‐ the mobile phone may be limited and functions ply with all safety guidelines and regulations. may not be executed. "Telephone" When using the mobile phone via the vehicle, Open "Options".
Page 238: Audio Source
Communication Telephone call is active on the additional telephone, re‐ Select the functions for which the mobile ceived calls are displayed on the Control Dis‐ phone is to be used. play. "OK" If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone Audio source appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
Page 239 Telephone Communication Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐ Highlight the mobile phone that is to be nected. unpaired. The functions assigned to the mobile phone Open "Options". before unpairing are assigned to the mobile "Remove phone from list" phone when it is reconnected.
Page 240 Communication Telephone nected mobile phone from the vehicle and ▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and pair and connect only one mobile phone. loudspeakers separately. The mobile phone no longer reacts. If all points in this list have been checked and the required function is still not available, con‐...
Page 241: Incoming Call
Telephone Communication Incoming call "End call" Receiving calls If the number of the caller is stored in the phone book and is transmitted by the network, the name of the contact is displayed. Other‐ wise, only the phone number is displayed. If more than one phone number is assigned to a contact, only the name of the contact is dis‐...
Page 242: Phone Book
Communication Telephone If a second call comes in during an ongoing When terminating a conference call, both calls call, a call waiting signal is sounded. are ended. If one call is terminated by another party, the other call can be continued. "Accept"...
Page 243 Telephone Communication Redialing General information The list of dialed numbers in the mobile phone is transmitted to the vehicle depending on the mobile phone. Possibly only those numbers are displayed that were dialed from the vehicle. The 20 phone numbers dialed last are dis‐ played.
Page 244: Mobile Phone
Communication Telephone Saving an entry in the contacts Saving an entry in the contacts Highlight the entry. Highlight the entry. Open "Options". Open "Options". "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing contact"...
Page 245 Telephone Communication Voice operation Possible commands are announced. The digits from zero to nine are recognized. General information The digits can be spoken separately or com‐ bined in a sequence to accelerate the entry. Vehicles equipped with the voice activation system: operation, refer to page 25.
Page 246: Deleting An Entry
Communication Telephone Redialing Adjusting the volume ›Redial‹ Voice phone book Depending on how your vehicle is equipped, it may be necessary to create your own voice phone book. The entries must be entered using voice acti‐ vation and are separate from the memory in the mobile phone.
Page 247: Snap-In Adapter
Telephone Communication Snap-in adapter To remove the snap-in adapter: press but‐ ton 1. General information More information on compatible snap-in adapters that support the functions of the mo‐ bile phone is available at the service center. Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of the mobile phone may be limited and functions may not be executed.
Page 248 Communication Telephone Removing the mobile phone Press the button and remove the mobile phone. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 249: Office
Office Communication Office Vehicle equipment ▷ The time, time zone, and date, refer to page 87, are correctly set on the Control This chapter describes all series equipment as Display and on the mobile phone, for in‐ well as country-specific and special equipment stance to correctly display appointments.
Page 250: Displaying Contacts
Communication Office Contacts Dialing phone numbers Select the desired contact. Note Select the phone number. Equipment version with the mobile phone The connection is established. preparation package. Editing a contact At a glance Select the desired contact. Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐ "Edit contact"...
Page 251 Office Communication tained in the vehicle. The address can be If necessary, "Accept address". checked for this purpose. "Store contact in vehicle" Select the desired contact and highlight Contact types the address. Various contact types can be assigned to Open "Options". phone numbers and addresses.
Page 252: Displaying Messages
Text mes‐ ▷ "Service message" sages and e-mails may not be supported by Only messages from the BMW Assist the service provider, or the function may need Concierge service and My Info are dis‐ to be enabled separately. After the mobile played.
Page 253 Office Communication Deleting messages My Info Messages from the Concierge service and Selecting additional functions My Info can be deleted. Additional functions are available when a mes‐ Delete a message: sage is selected. "Office" Sym‐ Function "Messages" Select the desired message. "Start guidance"...
Page 254: Displaying E-Mail Contacts
Communication Office Open "Options". Sym‐ Function "Fully download e-mails" Only a part of the e-mail from the mobile "Select phone number" phone is loaded into the vehicle. If the message contains more than one number, select the desired Reading the e-mail out loud number from the list.
Page 255 Office Communication Using contact data ▷ Select the symbol. Contact data from appointments, tasks, text Using contact data messages, e-mails, and notes can be saved or Contact data from appointments, tasks, text selected, refer to page 256. messages, e-mails, and notes can be saved or Reading the task out loud selected, refer to page 256.
Page 256 Communication Office Reminders Reading out loud Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries, Displaying reminders tasks, and notes can be read out loud. Reminders of pending appointments and tasks Select the desired message, appointment, are displayed. After an appointment or after a task, or note.
Page 257 Office Communication ▷ Depending on the number of stored ap‐ pointments, task notes, and messages in the mobile phone, not all are displayed in the vehicle. Not all appointments and tasks from the mo‐ bile phone are displayed at the right time? ▷...
Page 258: Contacts
Communication Contacts Contacts Vehicle equipment Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next to the entry field. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
Page 259 Contacts Communication "My contacts" Move the controller to the left. "Yes" If a contact from the mobile phone is edited, the changes are not stored on the mobile phone. A copy of the entry is stored in the ve‐ hicle, and only this copy is displayed. Under certain circumstances, a contact entry with the same name is created.
Page 260 Communication Contacts Deleting contacts "My contacts" Highlight the contact. Open "Options". "Delete contact" or "Delete all contacts" Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 261: Connecteddrive
TeleService supports communication with and provides phone numbers and addresses. your service center. Hotels can be booked directly by the BMW As‐ sist Concierge service. The Concierge service ▷ Data on the vehicle's service requirements is part of the optional Convenience Plan.
Page 262: Roadside Assistance
After the data are transmitted, the voice con‐ sistance. nection to Roadside Assistance is re-estab‐ lished. BMW Online At a glance A business search can be opened via BMW Online. License conditions Starting Roadside Assistance with This product contains NetFront Browser soft‐ TeleService ware of ACCESS Co., Ltd.
Page 263: Customer Relations
The Customer Relations phone number is dis‐ played. If the mobile phone is paired, a connec‐ If necessary, "OK". tion is established to Customer Relations. The BMW Online home page is displayed. Vehicle equipped with TeleService Operating BMW Online "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"...
Page 264 TeleService Report "Update BMW Assist" Transmits technical data when needed from your vehicle to BMW at regular intervals; these are evaluated for the continued development of BMW products. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 265 ConnectedDrive Communication Data transfer Operating Apps Connect the mobile phone via the snap-in During the updating of BMW services, display adapter or via the USB audio interface. the status of the data transfer. "ConnectedDrive" "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive" Select the desired software application.
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Page 267: 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 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 268: Refueling
Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Fuel cap This chapter describes all series equipment as Opening well as country-specific and special equipment Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler offered for this model series.Therefore, it also flap. describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
Page 269: Fuel Tank Capacity
Fuel tank capacity Approx. 22.5 US gallons/85 liters, including the reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 US gallons/ 8 liters. X5 xDrive50i/X6 xDrive50i: reserve capacity of approx. 3.2 gallons/12 liters. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 270: Fuel
85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel this would damage the engine and fuel supply system.◀ The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel with a low sulfur content: Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 271: Winter Diesel
If the nozzle cannot be inserted into the fuel filler pipe of your BMW, please check to make System heating sure that you are refueling with a diesel fuel In order to bring the system to operating tem‐...
Page 272 Suitable diesel exhaust fluid As soon as the reserve display has appeared in ▷ Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. This the instrument panel, have the diesel exhaust bottle and its special adapter permit con‐ fluid refilled to prevent the engine from being venient refilling with diesel exhaust fluid.
Page 273 295, into place and open the lock, overfill. see arrow. Pull bottle back, refer to arrow, and un‐ screw it. Refilling BMW diesel exhaust fluid Set bottle into place and rotate until it Closing reservoir comes into contact with the stop, refer to arrow.
Page 274 Mobility Fuel Only dispose of empty bottles in your house‐ hold garbage if the local legal regulations per‐ mit it. Reserve display After refilling, the reserve continues to appear after the engine is restarted. After the vehicle has been driven for a few more minutes, this display will disappear.
Page 275: Wheels And Tires
It is not merely the tires' service life, but also approved and tire brands recommended by driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving BMW; a list of these is available from your safety that depend on the condition of the tires service center.
Page 276 100 mph/160 km/h. Do not ex‐ occur. ceed this speed; otherwise, tire damage and accidents may occur.◀ Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive35i/X5 xDrive35d with two rows of seats Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Traveling speeds of up to...
Page 277 Front: 275/40 R 20 106 V M+S XL 2.3/33 2.7/39 2.4/35 3.0/44 Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 V M+S XL Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive50i with two rows of seats Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Traveling speeds of up to Traveling speeds including 100 mph/160 km/h...
Page 278 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Compact wheel: Speeds of up to 50 mph/80 km/h T 155/90 D 18 113 M 4.2/60 T 155/80 R 19 114 M Without Sport Package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL A/S RSC 2.2/32 2.5/36 2.4/35...
Page 279 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive35i/X5 xDrive35d with three rows of seats Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Traveling speeds of up to Traveling speeds including 100 mph/160 km/h those exceeding 100 mph/ 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the ta‐...
Page 280 Front: 275/40 R 20 106 V M+S XL 2.3/33 2.8/41 2.7/39 3.3/48 Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 V M+S XL Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive50i with three rows of seats Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Traveling speeds of up to Traveling speeds including 100 mph/160 km/h...
Page 281 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL RSC 2.3/33 2.8/41 2.6/38 3.1/45 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC 2.5/36 3.0/44 2.8/41 3.3/48 Front: 255/50 R 19 107 W XL RSC 2.2/32 2.8/41 Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 W XL RSC...
Page 282 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Front: 275/40 R 20 106 V M+S XL 2.2/32 2.5/36 2.2/32 2.7/39 Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 V M+S XL Compact wheel: Speeds of up to 50 mph/80 km/h T 155/90 D 18 113 M 4.2/60 T 155/80 R 19 114 M Tire inflation pressures for X6 xDrive50i...
Page 283: Tire Identification Marks
C may have poor traction performance. week 10 of 2013. The traction grade assigned to this tire is BMW recommends that you replace all tires af‐ based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, ter 6 years at most, even if some tires may last and does not include acceleration, cornering, for 10 years.
Page 284: Winter Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires Temperature There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm. The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the Winter tires generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than...
Page 285: Wheel And Tire Combination
Wheels and tires Mobility Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐ Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair fects: the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or DSC. ▷ Unusual vibrations during driving. To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐ ▷...
Page 286 Mobility Wheels and tires Recommended tire brands Maximum speed for winter tires Do not exceed the maximum speed for the winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and ac‐ cidents can occur.◀ Run-flat tires For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Page 287: Snow Chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and recommended. Consult your service center for more information. BMW X5: use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped with tires of the following size: ▷ 255/55 R 18 ▷...
Page 288: Engine Compartment
Important features in the engine compartment BMW X5 Filler neck for washer fluid for the head‐ Coolant expansion tank 292 lamp and window washer system 73...
Page 289: Opening The Hood
Engine compartment Mobility BMW X6 Filler neck for the washer fluid for the Starting aid terminal 309 headlamp and window washer system 75 Coolant expansion tank 292 Engine oil filler neck 291 Hood If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.◀...
Page 290: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Mobility Engine compartment Press the release handle and open the Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level hood. after refueling. Checking the engine oil level Your car is equipped with an electronic engine oil level check. Requirements ▷ The engine must be running and warm af‐ ter the vehicle has been driven for at least 6.2 miles/10 km.
Page 291: Adding Engine Oil
Due to national regulations, some oil types are not available in every country. Approved oil types Gasoline engine BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 BMW Longlife-01 Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter BMW Longlife-01 FE of oil only after the corresponding message appears on the Control Display.
Page 292: Oil Change
Mobility Engine compartment Further information on approved oil types can Not all commercially available additives are be obtained from the service center. suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐ ter for suitable additives. Alternative oil types Checking the coolant level If the approved engine oils are not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following Do not open the hood until the engine has...
Page 293: Maintenance
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐ BMW Maintenance System mote control that you used most recently. Setting the correct date Make sure the date is set correctly, refer to page 87;...
Page 294 Mobility Maintenance Fuel cap Maintenance and repair should be performed by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐ The indicator lamp lights up. ular maintenance procedures recorded in the If the fuel cap is not properly tight‐ vehicle's Service and Warranty Information ened, the OBD system may conclude Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty that fuel vapor is escaping.
Page 295: Replacing Components
Press the release button on the wiper arm, see arrow 1. Pull off the wiper blade toward the front, see arrow 2. BMW X5: rear The tool kit is stowed under the cargo floor panel in the cargo area. Wiper blade replacement...
Page 296 Do not perform work/bulb replacement on xenon headlamps Have any work on the xenon lighting system, BMW X5: bulb replacement including bulb replacement, performed only by a service center. Xenon headlamps Due to the high voltage present in the system,...
Page 297: Fog Lamps
Replacing components Mobility Parking lamps, roadside parking ▷ Backup lamp: 16-watt bulb, W16W lamps, daytime running lights ▷ Tail lamp: LED technology. These lamps are made using LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of Contact your service center in the event of a a malfunction.
Page 298: License Plate Lamps
Mobility Replacing components Press the button, arrow 1, down, press the Before installing the cap, unclip the cargo catches, arrows 2, outward slightly, and re‐ area lamp. move the bulb holder. Then lay the cap on its upper side and Apply gentle pressure to the P21W bulb close it, refer to arrow.
Page 299: Side Marker Lamps
Replacing components Mobility BMW X6: bulb replacement Right side of vehicle: rotate the bulb holder to the left and remove. Xenon headlamps Notes Because of the long life of these bulbs, the likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.
Page 300: Brake Lamps
Mobility Replacing components Arrangement of tail lamps ▷ Daytime running lights. ▷ Side marker lights. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction. Turn signals, front Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs, refer to page 295. The illustration shows the left side of the en‐...
Page 301: Backup Lamp
Replacing components Mobility Turn signal Brake force display Follow the general instructions on lamps and Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs, refer to page 295. bulbs, refer to page 295. Open the side panel in the cargo area. Carefully remove the cover in the tailgate panel with a screwdriver.
Page 302: Changing Wheels
BMW X6: do not rotate the front wheels to the Position the jack on a firm support surface. rear or vice versa, as otherwise the handling Do not use a wooden block or similar object as characteristics will be negatively affected.
Page 303: Mounting A Wheel
When you mount wheels other than Genu‐ ine BMW light-alloy wheels, different lug bolts may also be required. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 304: Vehicle Battery
Mobility Replacing components Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten Only mount one compact wheel all the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern. Only one compact wheel may be Lower the vehicle and remove the jack mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to their from beneath the vehicle.
Page 305 Replacing components Mobility Fuses ▷ When the vehicle has not been driven for more than one month. Replacing fuses Starting aid terminals Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐ Only charge using the starting aid terminals, tute of another color or amperage rating;...
Page 306 Mobility Replacing components In cargo area Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo area. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 307: Breakdown Assistance
▷ Radio readiness is switched on. established. ▷ The BMW Assist system is logged in to a ▷ The LED flashes if the connection to the wireless communications network sup‐ BMW Assist Response Center has been ported by BMW Assist.
Page 308: Warning Triangle
Check the expiration dates of the contents the BMW Response Center. regularly and replace any items promptly. ▷ If the LED is flashing but the BMW Re‐ sponse Center cannot be heard on the hands-free system, the hands-free system Jump-starting may be malfunctioning.
Page 309: Connecting Jumper Cables
Check the battery and recharge if necessary. negative terminal. Connecting jumper cables Tow-starting and towing Fold open the cover of the BMW starting- Observe applicable laws and regulations aid terminal. To do so, pull the tab. Observe applicable laws and regulations Attach one terminal clamp of the positive for tow-starting and towing.◀...
Page 310: Tow Bar
It can be screwed in at the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be front or rear of the BMW. possible to control vehicle response.◀ It is stored with the tool kit under the cargo floor cover in the cargo area, refer to page 295.
Page 311 Left/right cover in the bumper: press on the ar‐ Note row symbol on the cover. Do not tow-start your vehicle. BMW X5: front Due to the automatic transmission, the engine cannot be started by tow-starting. Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐...
Page 312: Care
Notes prevent unintentional wiper action. Steam jets or high-pressure washers ▷ BMW X5: deactivate the rear window wiper When using steam jets or high-pressure and protect it from damage. Ask the car washers, hold them a sufficient distance away wash operator about any necessary pro‐...
Page 313: Vehicle Care
Suitable care products are available from the Car care products service center. BMW recommends using cleaning and care products from BMW, since these have been Upholstery material care tested and approved. Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner. Car care and cleaning products If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use...
Page 314: Safety Belts
Mobility Care Fine wood parts Clean the upholstery down to the seams using large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐ material vigorously. nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft cloth. Damage from Velcro®...
Page 315 Care Mobility Carpets and floor mats Long-term vehicle storage Your service center can advise you on what to No objects in the area around the pedals consider when storing the vehicle for longer Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other than three months.
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Page 317: Reference
Reference This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice activation system, and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13...
Page 318: Technical Data
Dimensions BMW X5 Vehicle width, with exterior mirrors: Vehicle width, without exterior mirrors: 86.5 inches/2,197 mm 76.1 inches/1,933 mm Vehicle height: 69.9 inches/1,776 mm Wheelbase: 115.5 inches/2,933 mm...
Page 319 Tailgate opening height: 83.9 inches/ 2,132 mm Smallest turning circle dia.: 42.0 ft/12.8 m With mixed tires the vehicle width may exceed the specified dimension. BMW X6 Vehicle width, with exterior mirrors: Wheelbase: 115.5 inches/2,933 mm 86.4 inches/2,195 mm Vehicle length: 192.0 inches/4,877 mm Vehicle height: 66.5 inches/1,690 mm...
Page 320 Technical data Smallest turning circle dia.: 42.0 ft/12.8 m With mixed tires the vehicle width may exceed the specified dimension. Height with roof rack: 66.9 in/1,699 mm Weights BMW X5 X5 xDrive35i X5 xDrive50i X5 xDrive35d Approved gross vehicle lbs/kg...
Page 321 BMW X5 Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters Approx. 22.4/85 Fuel specifications, refer to page Including reserve of X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive35d US gal/liters Approx. 2.1/8 X5 xDrive50i US gal/liters approx. 2.6/10 Window washer system US qt/liters approx. 6.9/6.5 Details, refer to page With headlamp washer sys‐...
Page 322: Short Commands For Voice Activation
Reference Short commands for voice activation system Short commands for voice activation system Vehicle equipment To have the available spoken instructions read out loud: ›Voice commands‹ This chapter describes all series equipment as The following short commands apply to vehi‐ well as country-specific and special equipment cles equipped with a voice activation system.
Page 323: Vehicle Information
Short commands for voice activation system Reference Equipment Function Command Open the air conditioning settings. ›Climate‹ Open the Head-up Display. ›head up display‹ Enable the rear. ›Allow rear control‹ Vehicle information Computer Function Command Open the computer. ›Onboard info‹ Open the trip computer. ›Trip computer‹...
Page 324 Reference Short commands for voice activation system Function Command Start destination guidance. ›Start guidance‹ Terminate destination guidance. ›Stop guidance‹ Open the home address. ›Home address‹ Open the route criteria. ›Route preference‹ Open the route. ›Route information‹ Switch on the spoken instruction. ›Switch on voice instructions‹...
Page 325 Short commands for voice activation system Reference Split screen settings Function Command Split screen. ›Switch on splitscreen‹ Switch off the split screen. ›Turn off split screen‹ Adjust the split screen. ›Split screen content‹ Split screen, map facing north. ›Split screen map facing north‹ Split screen, current position.
Page 326 Reference Short commands for voice activation system Radio Function Command Open a frequency. ›Frequency ... megahertz‹ e.g., 93.5 megahertz or frequency 93.5 Open the radio. ›Radio‹ Open the FM stations. ›F M‹ Open the manual search. ›Manual‹ Select a frequency range. ›Select frequency‹...
Page 327: External Devices
Short commands for voice activation system Reference CD/multimedia CD/DVD drive Function Command Select a track. ›Track ...‹ e.g., track 5 ›C D track ...‹ e. g., CD track 5 Play back a CD. ›C D on‹ Select a CD. ›Select C D‹ Select a CD and track.
Page 328 Reference Short commands for voice activation system Tone Function Command Open the tone settings. ›Tone‹ Telephone Function Command Dial a phone number. ›Dial number‹ Open the Telephone menu. ›Telephone‹ Display the phone book. ›Phonebook‹ Redialing. ›Redial‹ Display received calls. ›Received calls‹ List of messages.
Page 329 Select a name. ›Choose name‹ My contacts. ›My contacts‹ Open the contacts. ›Contacts‹ New contact. ›New contact‹ ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist Function Command Open BMW Assist. ›B M W Assist‹ Open ConnectedDrive. ›Connected Drive‹ Open BMW Online. ›B M W Online‹...
Page 330: Everything From A To Z
Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ culated air mode namic Stability Control 3rd row seats Air distribution, auto‐ matic 131, Anti-theft protection Air distribution, manual Appointments Air drying, refer to Cooling Approved axle loads, refer to...
Page 331 Battery change, remote con‐ Automatic recirculated air Brakes, service require‐ trol for rear DVD sys‐ control ments Automatic Soft Closing, Brake system, BMW mainte‐ Battery disposal doors nance system Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ Automatic Soft Closing, tail‐ Braking, notes...
Page 332 Cell phone circulated air mode gate 36, Cell phone, installation loca‐ Cleaning, displays Cargo area, opening/closing, tion, refer to Center arm‐ Cleaning your BMW, refer to refer to Lower tailgate rest Care Cargo area, opening/closing, Center armrest, front Clock refer to Tailgate 36,...
Page 333 Everything from A to Z Reference Combination instrument, refer Controls, rear DVD sys‐ Daytime running lights to Instrument cluster Defroster, rear window Combination switch, refer to Control systems, driving sta‐ Defrosting windows Turn signal/high beams/ bility Defrost setting, refer to De‐ Convenient operation headlamp flasher frosting windows...
Page 334 Reference Everything from A to Z Divided screen view, split Engine oil, BMW maintenance screen system Door key, refer to Remote Easy entry/exit Engine oil change intervals, control with integrated EfficientDynamics, refer to refer to Service require‐ Saving fuel ments...
Page 335 Everything from A to Z Reference External temperature display, Fog on windows, remov‐ Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ changing the units of meas‐ pacities ure, changing the units of Foldable rear seat back‐ Fuse measure on the Control Dis‐ rest play Foot brake...
Page 336 Reference Everything from A to Z Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ High beams, indicator Ignition key, refer to Remote nating code lamp control with integrated Hands-free microphone High-pressure washers Hazard warning sys‐ Hill Descent Control Ignition lock tem 16, Ignition, switched off HDC Hill Descent Con‐...
Page 337 Everything from A to Z Reference Locking the vehicle Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ Lamps, High-beam Assis‐ – From the inside matic dimming tant – From the outside Interior rearview mirror, com‐ Lamps, parking lamps/low Locks, doors, and win‐ pass beams dows Interior temperature, setting, Lamps, replacing, refer to...
Page 338 Reference Everything from A to Z Manual air distribution Mirrors, heating OBD socket, refer to Socket Manual mode, automatic Mirrors, interior mirror for OBD Onboard Diagno‐ transmission with Step‐ Mobile communication devi‐ tronic ces in the vehicle Octane number, refer to Fuel Manual operation Mobile phone, installation lo‐...
Page 339 Everything from A to Z Reference Panoramic glass sunroof Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ Radio setting, refer to Radio – Convenient operation activated-charcoal filter ready state – Initializing Poor road operation Rain sensor – Opening, closing Position, storing Random – Pinch protection Postal code, entering in navi‐...
Page 340 RON gasoline quality Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ Settings, clock, 12h/24h RON, refer to Fuel qual‐ play mode Search, refer to BMW On‐ Settings, configuring, refer to Roof load capacity line Personal Profile Roof-mounted luggage Seat adjustment, electric Settings, DVD...
Page 341 Everything from A to Z Reference Settings on the Control Dis‐ Speed limit, setting Storage compart‐ play, changing Speedometer ments 147, Shifting, automatic transmis‐ Speed, with winter tires Storage, tires sion with Steptronic Split screen Storing the seat position, re‐ Shift paddles Split screen map set‐...
Page 342 Reference Everything from A to Z Temperature, adjusting in up‐ Toll roads, route per body region Tone Temperature, coolant, refer to Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ Coolant temperature hicle tool kit UTQG Temperature display Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ Unintentional alarms, avoid‐...
Page 343 Everything from A to Z Reference Vehicle Washer/wiper system Windshield wash, washer – Identification number Washer/wiper system, rain nozzles – Identification number, refer sensor Windshield wiper blades, to Engine compartment Washer/wiper system, washer changing Vehicle battery, chang‐ fluid Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system, wind‐...
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