Trailer Towing - BMW X5 xDrive45e PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Owner's Manual

Trailer towing

Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features and functions
that are not necessarily available in your vehi-
cle, e.g., due to the selected options or coun-
try versions. This also applies to safety-re-
lated functions and systems. When using these
functions and systems, the applicable laws
and regulations must be observed.
General information
The permissible trailer loads, axle weights,
drawbar node weights, and the permissible
gross vehicle weight are specified in the tech-
nical data.
The vehicle is equipped with an enhanced sus-
pension system on the rear axle and, depend-
ing on the vehicle type, with a more powerful
cooling system.
When the trailer power socket is in use, the
vehicle will be raised or lowered to the nor-
mal level automatically. The adjustment to the
normal level can occur when the trailer power
socket is plugged in or when driving off.
Before driving
Drawbar nose weight
The maximum payload of the towing vehicle is
reduced by the weight of the trailer hitch and
the drawbar nose weight. The drawbar nose
weight increases the vehicle weight. Do not ex-
ceed the approved gross vehicle weight of the
towing vehicle.
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Trailer towing
Loading
Distribute cargo as evenly as possible on the
loading platform.
Stow the payload as low and close to the
trailer axle as possible. A low center of gravity
in the trailer increases the driving safety of the
entire car-trailer combination.
Do not exceed the approved gross vehicle
weight of the trailer and the permissible trailer
load of the vehicle. The smaller value applies
in each case.
Tire pressure
Note the tire inflation pressure of the vehicle
and trailer.
For the vehicle, the tire inflation pressure for
higher loads applies.
For the trailer, the specifications of the manu-
facturer apply.
Additional information:
Tire pressure specifications, refer to page 359.
Flat tire monitor
After correcting the tire inflation pressure or
hitching/unhitching a trailer, initialize the Flat
Tire Monitor.
Additional information:
Flat tire monitor, refer to page 381.
Tire pressure monitor
After correcting the tire pressure or hitch-
ing/unhitching a trailer, reset the Tire Pressure
Monitor.
Additional information:
Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 373.
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