2001 BMW X5 4.4I Owners Manual

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25nIndicator and warning lamps
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when the turn signals
are operated. Rapid flashing
indicates a system malfunction.
For additional information: refer to
page 70.
Cruise control
Comes on when the cruise
control is activated: available for
operation via the multifunction steering
wheel.
For additional information: refer to
page 74.
Fog lamps

Lights up whenever you switch
on the fog lamps.
For additional information: refer to
page 98.
Blue: for your information
High beams
Lights up when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
For additional information: refer to
pages 70 and 98.

26nMultifunction steering wheel
The controls integrated in the multi-
function steering wheel (MFL) are
provided so that you can operate a
number of accessories quickly and
without being distracted from traffic
conditions. You may operate:
>Selected functions of the radio as
well as the CD and cassette modes,
> recirculated air control of the air
conditioner system
or
> the steering wheel heating,
> the cruise control,
> selected cellular phone
* functions
and
> voice recognition
*.
In order to operate a system via
the MFL, the corresponding
system controls must be activated. <
The illustration shows the maximum
possible number of controls, corre-
sponding to a full range of optional
equipment. Refer to the individual
accessory manuals for more detailed
descriptions.
1 Press briefly: Receive a phone call, initiate dialing,
terminate a call.
Press longer:
Turn voice recognition on and off
2 Radio/Telephone: select
3 Radio/Telephone: scan backward or scan station buttons or scroll in the
phone listings.
Reverse scan in the CD mode and
rewind in the cassette operation
4 Radio/Telephone: volume
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5 Radio/Telephone: scan forward or scan station buttons or scroll in the
phone listings
Forward scan in the CD mode and
fast forward in the cassette operation
6 Horn: the entire surface
7 Cruise control: activate stored setting (resume)
8 Cruise control: store and accelerate (+); decelerate
and store (–)
9 Cruise control: activate/interrupt/ deactivate
10 Recirculated air mode and AUC or steering wheel heating: activate and
deactivate

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27nSports steering wheel*
The controls integrated in the sports
steering wheel are provided so that you
can operate a number of accessories
quickly and without being distracted
from traffic conditions.
You may operate:
>Selected radio functions as well as
the CD and cassette modes,
> the cruise control,
> selected cellular phone
* functions
and
> voice recognition
*.
In order to operate a system via
the sport steering wheel, the
corresponding system controls must be
activated. <
Refer to the individual accessory
manuals for more detailed descriptions.
1 Radio/Telephone: select
2 Press briefly: Receive a phone call, initiate dialing,
and terminate a call.
Press longer:
Turn voice recognition on and off
3 Radio/Telephone: volume
4 Radio/Telephone: scan backward or scan station buttons or scroll in the
phone listings.
Reverse scan in the CD mode and
rewind in the cassette operation
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5 Radio/Telephone: scan forward or scan station buttons or scroll in the
phone listings
Forward scan in the CD mode and
fast forward in the cassette operation
6 Horn: the entire surface
7 Cruise control: activate stored setting (resume)
8 Cruise control: store and accelerate (+); decelerate
and store (–)
9 Cruise control: activate/interrupt/ deactivate

28nHazard warning flashers Warning triangle* First-aid kit*
The button flashes intermittently when
the hazard warning flashers are on.
To help you locate the button in an
emergency, the button is also illumi-
nated whenever the vehicle's lamps are
on.
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1 Open the cover on the left in the
cargo area: lift the handle on the
cover.
2 Pull the tab of the retaining strap (arrow) and remove the hazard
warning triangle from the support
bracket.
3 To install: slide the hazard warning triangle into the support bracket and
press on the retaining strap.
Comply with legal requirements
which cover the availability of a
hazard warning triangle in the vehicle. <
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The first-aid kit is located under the
front passenger's seat.
To open: pull the handle and fold the
cover down.
To close: fold the cover up.
Some of the articles in the first-aid
kit may be used within a limited
time only. For this reason, check the
expiration dates of each of the items
regularly, and replace any whose
expiration dates have passed. You can
acquire replacements in any drugstore
or pharmacy.
Comply with laws requiring a first-aid
kit in the vehicle. <
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29nRefueling
Fuel filler door
Before filling the tank, shut off the
engine. If you do not, fuel cannot
be filled into the tank and the Service
Engine Soon lamp may come on. <
To open the filler door, press on the
front edge.
To unlock the fuel filler door if the
central locking system malfunctions,
refer to page 188.
When handling fuels, comply with
all of the applicable safety precau-
tions and regulations pertaining to
fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers
in your vehicle. Whether empty or full,
these containers can leak, cause an
explosion, or lead to fire in the event of
a collision. <
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Simple and environmentally
friendly
Open the filler cap carefully to
prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury.
Do not top off. Topping off may cause
fuel spillage. <
Keep the filler cap in the bracket
attached to the fuel filler door.
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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refu-
eling
> results in premature pump shutoff
> and will reduce the effect of the
vapor recovery system on the pump.
If the filler nozzle is used correctly, the
fuel tank is full when it shuts off for the
first time.
Tank capacity: refer to page 209.
Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling until a "click" is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze
the strap which is fastened to the cap.
A loose or missing cap will activate the
message "CHECK FILLER CAP" in the
Check Control
* or the Service Engine
Soon lamp. <

30nFuel specifications Tire inflation pressure
The engine uses lead-free gasoline
only.
Required fuel:
>Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
AKI = Anti Knock Index
Do not use leaded fuels. The use
of leaded fuels will cause perma-
nent damage to the system's oxygen
sensor and the catalytic converter. <
You will find tire inflation pressures on
the inside door pillar.
Check tire pressures
All pressure specifications are indicated
in psi (kilopascal) for tires at ambient
temperature (refer also to the next
page).
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Check tire inflation pressures
regularly — at least every two
weeks and before beginning a longer
trip. Incorrect tire pressure can other-
wise lead to tire damage and accidents.
Check the tire inflation pressure of the
spare wheel. Inflate the spare tire to
the highest inflation of any tire on your
vehicle. <
Comply with tire approval
specifications
The inflation pressures in the table
apply to tires from BMW-approved
manufacturers. Your BMW center is
familiar with these pressures. Higher
pressures may be specified for tires
from other manufacturers. You will find
a list of approved tires beginning on
page 150.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that
not only meet US standards, but also
European standards. We recommend
the exclusive use of BMW-approved
tires.

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31nTire inflation pressure
BMW Tires
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in psi
(kilopascal) with cold tires
(cold = ambient temperature)
X5 All sizes 32 (220) 32 (220) 32 (220) 39 (270)

32n
Locks and security systems:
Keys 34
Electronic vehicle immobilizer 35
Central locking system 36
Opening and closing – from the outside 36
Using the key 36
Using the remote control 37
Opening and closing – from the inside 40
Liftgate 41
Tailgate 41
Alarm system 43
Electric power windows 45
Sliding/Tilt sunroof with glass moonroof 46
Adjustments:
Seats 48
Steering wheel 52
Mirrors 53
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 55
Car Memory, Key Memory 56
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts 57
Airbags 58
Transporting children safely 61Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock
64
Starting the engine 64
Switching off the engine 65
Parking brake 66
Manual transmission 67
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 68
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher 70
Washer/Wiper system/Rain sensor 71
Rear window defroster 73
Cruise control 74
Everything under control:
Odometer, outside temperature display 76
Tachometer 77
Energy control 77
Fuel gauge 77
Coolant temperature gauge 78
Service Interval Display 78
Check Control 79
Computer 82
Multi-Information Display
(MID) 84
Digital clock in the MID 85
Computer in the MID 88
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