2002 BMW X5 3.0I manual transmission

144n
Engine oil To add oilWhile you should wait until the level has
dropped to just above the lower mark
before adding oil, you should never
allow the oil level to fall below this
marking.
BMW engines are designed to
operate without oil additives; the
use of additives could lead to damage
in some cases. This is also true for the
manual transmission, the automatic
transmission, the differential, and the
power steering system.<
Recommendation: have the oil changed
by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
center. 530de326
Continuous exposure to used oil
has caused cancer in laboratory
testing. For this reason, any skin areas
that come into contact with oil should
be thoroughly washed with soap and
water.
Always store oils, grease and similar
materials so that they are inaccessible
to children. Comply with warning labels
and information on containers.<
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the
disposal of used oil.<
Specified engine oils The quality of the engine oil selected
has critical significance for the opera-
tion and service life of an engine. Based
on extensive testing, BMW has
approved only certain engine oils.
Use only approved "BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil."
If you are unable to obtain "BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil," you can
add small amounts of synthetic oil in
between oil changes. Use only oils with
the API SH specification or higher.
Ask your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center for details
concerning the specific "BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil" or
"synthetic oils" which have been
approved.<
You can also call BMW of North
America at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this
website: www.bmwusa.com to obtain
this information.
Viscosity ratings Viscosity is the oil flow rating as estab-
lished in SAE classes.
The selection of the correct SAE class
depends on the climatic conditions in
the area where you typically drive your
BMW.
Approved oils are in SAE classes
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils may be used for driving in all
ambient temperatures.

172n
Weights BMW X5 3.0i BMW X5 4.4i BMW X5 4.6is
Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included)
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission Ibs (kg)
Ibs (kg)4533 (2056)
4586 (2080) Ð
4824 (2188) Ð
4824 (2188)
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission Ibs (kg)
Ibs (kg)6005 (2724)
6005 (2724) Ð
6005 (2724) Ð
6005 (2724)
Approved front axle load Ibs (kg)
2787 (1264) 2787 (1264) 2787 (1264)
Approved rear axle load Ibs (kg) 3307 (1500) 3307 (1500) 3307 (1500)
Approved roof load capacity Ibs (kg) 220 (100)
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight .
Cargo area capacity cu ft (l) 16.4 Ð 54.4 (465 Ð 1540) Ð according to DIN
69.04 (1955) Ð according to SAE

173n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 24.6 (approx. 93)
approx. 2.0 (approx. 8) Ð
BMW X5 3.0i
approx. 2.5 (approx. 10) Ð
BMW X5 4.4i, 4.6isFuel specification: page 25
Windshield washer system
with headlamp washer system quarts (liters) approx. 8.2 (approx. 7.8) For details: page 143
Cooling system including
heater circuit quarts (liters) 11.1 (10.5) Ð BMW X5 3.0i
13.7 (13.0) Ð BMW X5 4.4i, 4.6isFor details: page 145
Engine oil and filter change quarts (liters) 8.0 (7.5) Ð BMW X5 3.0i
8.5 (8.0) Ð BMW X5 4.4i, 4.6is"BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil"
For details: page 144
Manual and automatic transmission,
transfer box and differential Ð Ð Lifetime fluid, no fluid
change required

Everything from A to ZAABS (Antilock Brake
System)19, 134
Accessories10
Activated-charcoal
filter111
Adaptive brake light99
Adding
brake fluid146t
coolant145t
engine oil143t
washer fluid143t
Adjusting
head restraints47
mirrors53
seats44
steering wheel52
thigh support45
Air conditioner103
Air distribution104, 108
Air outlets103, 106
Air supply104, 108
Airbags19, 55
Alarm system39
Antifreeze145
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)19, 134
Anti-theft system32
Approved gross vehicle
weight172
Aquaplaning134, 136Arrival time88
Ashtray
front118
rear119
AUC (Automatic
recirculated-air
control)109
Automatic climate
control106
removing condensation
from the windows108
Automatic cruise control71
Automatic curb monitor51
Automatic dimming
exterior rearview
mirrors54
interior rearview mirror54
Automatic headlight
control100
Automatic recirculated-air
control (AUC)109
Automatic steering wheel
adjustment52
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic66
Average fuel
consumption80
Average speed80, 89
Avoiding unintentional
alarms40t
Axle loads172
BBackup lamps65
bulb replacement155t
Battery162
charge162
discharged164t
Battery charge indicator
lamp18
Belts49
Beverage holder117
Blower104, 108
BMW comfort seat46
BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil144
BMW Maintenance
System147
BMW sports seat45
BMW Universal
Transmitter113
Brake fluid146
Brake lamps
bulb replacement155t
Brake light, adaptive99
Brake system135
brake fluid146
brake fluid level135
brake pads indicator20
disc brakes135
hydraulic system
indicator18
malfunctions135tBreak-in procedures132
Bulbs and lamps153
CCalifornia Proposition
65 Warning148
Can holder, refer to
beverage holder117
Capacities173
Car care, refer to the "Caring
for your vehicle" manual
Car wash systems, refer to
the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Care of upholstery materials,
refer to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Cargo area38, 122
capacity172
cover122
lamps102
Cargo floor, pull-out126
Cargo loading127
Cellular phone117
Center (high-mount) brake
lamp156
Central locking system30
button35
Changing a wheel157t
CHECK button77

Everything from A to Z
179n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
JJack157, 158, 160
Jump-starting164tKKey Memory61
Keys30
Keys with radio remote
control30
Kickdown mode67LLamps and bulbs153
Lashing eyes38, 127
LATCH child-restraint
system60
Lead-free gasoline25
Length171
License plate lamps
bulb replacement156t
Liftgate36
opening from the
inside36
radio control operation33
release following an
electrical
malfunction36t, 38t
Lighter118
LIGHTS ON warning100
Load-securing devices127
Louvers103, 106Low beams100
automatic100
bulb replacement153t
Low-fuel warning lamp75
Lug bolts160
Lug wrench157t
Luggage net38
Luggage straps38
Lumbar support46
MM+S radial tires140
Maintenance76t, 147t
Maintenance System147
Malfunction displays77t
Manual operation
doors31t
fuel filler door24
liftgate36t
sliding/tilt sunroof43t
tailgate38t
Manual transmission65
Master key30
Maximum cooling109
Mechanical seat45
Memory50
driver's seat50
mirrors50
steering wheel50
Messages concerning
system malfunctions77Microfilter105, 111
MID (Multi-Information
Display)82
digital clock83
Mirror defrosting53
Mirror memory50
Mirrors53
Modifications,
technical10, 148
Monitoring inflation
pressure, tires98
Moonroof42
Multifunction buttons,
steering wheel22
Multi-Information Display
(MID)82
digital clock83
NNavigation system, refer to
the separate Owner's
ManualOOBD interface socket149
Odometer74
Oil
additives144
consumption144t
dipstick144t
grades144Oil change interval, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models) or to the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)
Oil level19
indicator lamp19
Oil pressure, indicator
lamp18
OILSERVICE76
Onboard computer, refer to
the separate Owner's
Manual
Onboard Diagnostic (OBD)
system149
Onboard tool kit152t
Opening and closing
from the inside35
from the outside31
using the key31
using the remote
control32
Outlets, ventilation103, 106
Outside temperature
display74
in the computer80

Everything from A to Z
181n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Socket
power supplies119t
vacuum cleaner119t
Spare key30
Spare tire158t
Spare wheel158
removal aid159t
Speaker117
Special features of winter
tires140
Special wash program70
Speed89
Speed control71
Speed limit86, 87
Speedometer15, 17
Sports seat45
Standing lamps101
Starting assistance164t
Starting
problems63t, 164t
Starting the engine62, 63
Steering wheel
adjustment52
adjustment, automatic52
heating53
lock62
memory50
Steering wheel with
multifunction buttons22
Steptronic66
Stopwatch84Storage compartments116
in the cargo area124
Summer tires139
Sunroof42
Sunshades112
Switching off the engine64
Switching off the vehicle64
Switch-on times
input85
Symbols8
Synthetic oils144
System malfunction
indicators77
TTachometer75
Tail lamps155t
bulb replacement155t
Tailgate37
opening from the
outside36
radio control operation33
release following an
electrical
malfunction38t
Tank capacity173
Technical
modifications10, 148
Telephone preparation117Temperature display,
outside
temperature74, 80
Temperature gauge76
Temperature
layering105, 110
Temperature setting108t
Thigh support
adjustment45
Third brake lamp156
Tilt alarm33
Tilt alarm sensor40
Tilt function, passenger side
mirror51
Time
calling up83
changing83
of arrival, estimated88
Timer
refer to Stopwatch
refer also to the Owner's
Manual for the Onboard
Computer
Tire136
damage136t
pressure monitoring98
renewal137
tread136
Tire inflation
pressures26, 136
monitoring98
table27Tire Pressure Monitor
(RDC)98
warning lamp18, 20
Tire Quality Grading138
Tools152t
Torque170
Tow fittings166t
Towing the vehicle166t
Tow-starting166t
Track width171
Traction Control System,
refer to DSC92
Transmission65, 66
Transporting children
safely58
Tread depth, tires136
Trip odometer74
Turn signal indicator69
bulb replacement154t
Turning circle171
UUniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQR)138
Universal Transmitter113
Used batteries,
disposal162
Used oil, disposal144t