2001 BMW X5 3.0I Owners Manual

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Technology
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Overview

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1 Side lamps/Low beams 97
2 Fog lamps 98
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Turn signal indicator 70

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Parking lamps98

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High beams98

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Headlamp flasher 70

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Computer82
4 Wiper/Washer system 71
5 Rear window defroster 73
6 Central locking system 36
7 Hazard warning flashers 28
8 Horn 26
9 Adjusting steering wheel 52

Cockpit

18n

Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster

There are two versions, depending on
the equipment on your vehicle.
1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for fuel reserve 77
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 25
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for high beams 25
5 Tachometer and Energy Control 77
6 Coolant temperature gauge with "Coolant temperature too high"
indicator 78
7 Indicator and warning lamps (clockwise) for:

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Parking brake/Brake hydraulic
system, Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC) 22, 24

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Antilock Brake System (ABS) 23

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Brake pads24

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Airbags23

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Automatic transmission

*
24

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Please fasten safety belts 23

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Cruise control25
8 Selector lever and program display for automatic transmission

*
68
9 Service Interval Display 7810 Computer display –
operation via the turn signal lever,
refer to page 82:

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Outside temperature

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Average fuel consumption

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Cruising range

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Average speed
11 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 24
12 Indicator lamp for level control system

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24
13 Odometer and trip odometer 76
14 Indicator for Check Control 79
15 Reset button for trip odometer 76
16 Indicator and warning lamps (clockwise) for:

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Fog lamps 25

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Battery charge current 22

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Engine oil level/Engine oil
pressure22, 24

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Engine Power Control 24

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Service Engine Soon24

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Instrument cluster

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Instrument cluster

*
There are two versions, depending on
the equipment on your vehicle. 1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for fuel reserve 77
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 25
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for high beams 25
5 Tachometer and Energy Control 77
6 Engine coolant temperature gauge 78
7 Indicator and warning lamps (clockwise) for:

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Parking brake 23

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Brake hydraulic system/Dynamic
Brake Control (DBC) 22, 24

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Antilock Brake System (ABS) 23

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Airbags23

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Please fasten safety belts 23

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Cruise control25
8 CHECK button 79
9 Selector lever and program display for automatic transmission

*
68 10 Outside temperature display
76
11 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 24
12 Trip odometer 76
13 Indicator for Check Control

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79
14 Odometer 76
15 Service Interval Display 78
16 Reset button for trip odometer 76
17 Indicator and warning lamps (clockwise) for:

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Fog lamps 25

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Battery charge current 22

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Engine oil pressure22

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Service Engine Soon 24

22n

Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Many of the systems of your BMW
monitor themselves automatically, both
during engine starts and while you are
driving. Indicator and warning lamps
that are identified by " l" are tested for
proper functioning whenever the igni-
tion key is turned. They each light up
once for different periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see how to react to this below.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current l
The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator V-belt or in the
charging circuit of the alternator. Please
contact the nearest BMW center.
If the V-belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could
be damaged due to overheating. If the
V-belt is defective, increased steering
effort is also required. <
Engine oil pressure l
Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off the engine.
Check the engine oil level; top up as
required. If the oil level is correct:
please contact the nearest BMW
center.
Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication. <
Parking brake*/
Brake hydraulic system l
Comes on when you engage the
parking brake. For additional informa-
tion: refer to page 66.
Comes on although the parking brake
is released: have the brake fluid level
checked. Before continuing your
journey, be sure to read the notes on
pages 141 and 161.
Also comes on in the Check Control
with the message "CHECK BRAKE
LININGS." Parking brake warning lamp
*/
Brake hydraulic system warning
lamp for Canadian models.

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23nIndicator and warning lamps
Red or yellow: continue to drive;
drive cautiously
If the brake warning lamp
comes on red together with the
yellow warning lamps for ABS
and DSC:
ABS, CBC, DSC, DBC, EBV and
HDC have failed. Continue to
drive; drive cautiously and
defensively and avoid full brake
applications.
Have the system checked by the
nearest BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
pages 94 and 139.
If all three warning lamps come on
yellow:
ABS, CBC, DSC, DBC and HDC have
failed. Continue to drive; drive
cautiously and defensively and avoid
full brake applications.
Have the system checked by your BMW
center as soon as possible. Warning lamps for Canadian
models.
Red: an important reminder
Parking brake*
Comes on when you engage the
parking brake.
For additional information: refer to
page 66.
Parking brake warning lamp
* for
Canadian models.
Please fasten safety belts l
Together with an acoustic signal
or a message
* in the Check
Control. Comes on until the safety belts
are fastened. For additional information
on safety belts: refer to page 57.
Airbags l
Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 58.

24nIndicator and warning lamps
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Engine oil level
Comes on while driving:
The oil level is at the absolute
minimum; refill as soon as possible. Do
not drive more than approx. 30 miles
(50 km) until you add oil.
For additional information: refer to
page 157.
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: add engine oil at
your earliest opportunity (when you
stop to refuel).
For additional information: refer to
page 157.
Automatic transmission
*
Because of a malfunction, the
automatic transmission shifts
only in the emergency program. Please
consult the nearest BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 70.
Brake pads
* l
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information: refer
to page 141.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) l
Fault in the DBC system. Please
have the system inspected by
your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 138.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
warning lamp for Canadian
models
Level control system
* l
The level control system is inac-
tive. Please consult the nearest
BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 143.
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) l
Indicator lamp flashes:
The system is active and governs drive
and braking force.
The warning lamp comes on and stays
on while driving:
DSC has been switched off with the
button. If, after repeatedly pressing the
DSC button, the warning lamp still does
not go off, then that means that the
DSC, HDC and the vehicle's road-
holding ability are defective.
Please have the system checked by the
nearest BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
pages 94 and 96.
Engine electronics*
There is a fault in the engine's
electronic control system. You
can continue to drive with reduced
engine output or engine speed. Please
have the system inspected by your
BMW center.
Service Engine Soon l
If the indicator lamp comes on
either continuously or intermit-
tently, this indicates a fault in the
emissions-related electronic systems.
Although the vehicle remains opera-
tional, you should have the systems
checked by your BMW center at the
earliest possible opportunity.
For additional information: refer to
page 170.
Service Engine Soon warning
lamp for Canadian models.