Related Manuals for BMW 2007 X5 4.8i
Summarization of Contents
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About this Owner's Handbook
Provides information on how to use the Owner's Handbook effectively.
Additional sources of information
Details where to find more information about BMW and technical issues.
Overview
Driving area
Details controls and displays around the steering wheel.
iDrive
Explains the iDrive system and its basic menu-guided operating principle.
Voice input system
Describes how to operate car equipment using voice commands.
Controls
Opening and closing
Explains the operation of keys, remote controls, and central locking.
Adjusting
Covers safe seating position, airbags, head restraints, and seat belts for driver comfort and safety.
Seats
Details manual and electrical adjustments for front and rear seats, including thigh support.
Driving hints
Driving precautions
Provides important information for safe driving and car operation, including running-in and general hints.
Mobile communication equipment
Advises on the use of mobile phones and external devices in the car.
Aquaplaning
Explains the risks of driving on wet surfaces and how to prevent them.
Wading
Provides guidance on driving through water safely, including depth limits.
Navigation
Starting the navigation system
Details how to insert and remove the navigation DVD and display information.
Destination input
Explains various methods for entering destinations, including manual, voice, and map selection.
Selecting a route
Describes how to influence the calculated route by selecting criteria like motorways or fast routes.
Route guidance
Explains how to start, end, resume, and display route guidance, including spoken instructions.
What to do if ...
Troubleshooting guide for common issues with the navigation system.
Entertainment
On/off and settings
Covers operating entertainment systems, adjusting volume, and tone settings.
Radio
Details how to listen to the radio, change stations, and use selection criteria like Autostore.
Digital radio DAB
Explains how to use digital radio, change stations, and update receivable channels.
CD player and CD changer
Provides instructions for listening to CDs, compressed audio files, and using the CD changer.
DVD changer
Covers loading, removing, playing DVDs, and controlling playback options.
AUX-In connection
Explains how to connect external audio devices via the AUX-In connection.
USB audio interface
Details connecting USB devices like iPods and MP3 players for audio playback.
TV
Covers calling up channels, changing channels, and adjusting picture settings.
DVD system at rear
Explains how to enable, control, and use the rear DVD system for audio and video.
Mobility
Refuelling
Provides instructions on opening and fastening the fuel filler flap and fuel tank capacity.
Fuel grade
Details recommended fuel grades for petrol and diesel engines, including winter diesel oil.
Wheels and tyres
Covers tyre pressures, checking, condition, minimum tread depth, and damage.
Tyre damage
Explains how to identify and handle tyre damage, including age and run-flat tyre information.
New wheels and tyres
Recommends professional fitting and balancing of new wheels and tyres for safety.
The correct wheels and tyres
Emphasizes fitting BMW-approved run-flat tyres for optimal vehicle safety.
Snow chains
Details the use of approved snow chains, including fitting and speed limits.
Speed limit for tyres, noting
Stresses the importance of complying with speed limits for fitted tyres to avoid damage.
In the engine compartment
Engine compartment lid
Explains how to release, open, and close the engine compartment lid safely.
Important parts of the engine compartment
Identifies key components like filler necks, jump-starting connection, and coolant tank.
Engine oil
Discusses engine oil consumption and how to check the oil level electronically.
Adding engine oil
Provides instructions on how and when to top up engine oil to avoid damage.
Approved engine oils
Highlights the importance of using BMW-approved engine oils for engine longevity and performance.
Maintenance
BMW Maintenance System
Explains the system for optimizing maintenance and its benefits for vehicle value.
Condition Based Service CBS
Details how sensors and algorithms determine servicing needs based on driving conditions.
Service data in the remote control
Explains how service requirements are stored and read from the remote control.
Service Booklet
Refers to the Service Booklet for required service routines and BMW Service recommendations.
Replacing parts
Renewing wiper blades
Provides instructions for replacing front and rear wiper blades.
Lights and bulbs
Emphasizes careful handling of lights and bulbs for driving safety, recommending BMW Service for unfamiliar tasks.
Halogen headlights
Details handling pressurized halogen bulbs and replacing them safely.
High-beam headlights
Explains how to change H7 bulbs for high-beam headlights.
Low-beam headlights
Provides instructions for changing H7 bulbs for low-beam headlights.
Xenon headlights
Advises professional servicing for xenon light units due to high electrical voltages.
Front flashing turn indicators
Instructions for changing PSY24W bulbs for front flashing turn indicators.
Rear lights
Details bulb types for rear indicators, brake lights, reversing lights, and rear fog lights.
Changing a wheel
Explains the process of changing a wheel, noting the absence of a spare wheel for run-flat tyres.
Jack mounting points
Shows the locations for jacking up the car safely.
Compact wheel
Provides safety precautions for changing a wheel or in case of a puncture.
Mutual aid
Emergency call
Details how to make an emergency call using the SOS button and system requirements.
Making an emergency call
Step-by-step instructions for initiating an emergency call via the SOS button.
Starting with a flat battery
Provides instructions for jump-starting the car using another vehicle's battery.
Connecting the jump leads
Details the correct procedure for connecting jump leads to avoid sparks and damage.
Tow-starting, towing away
Explains towing methods, including using the towing eye and accessing the screw thread.
Reference
Technical data
Provides vehicle dimensions, turning circle, and weight specifications.
Dimensions
Details the vehicle's external dimensions and turning circle diameter.
Weights
Lists kerb weight, gross weight, axle loads, and roof load for different models.
Towing a trailer
Provides permitted gross weight, axle loads, and towing loads for trailers.
Filling capacities
Lists fuel tank capacity, reserve, and windscreen washer fluid capacity.
Short commands for the voice input system
Lists voice commands for various functions, including assistance and communication.
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