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1 Engine oil dipstick143
2 Reservoir for brake fluid
(under the microfilter trim panel)146 3 Auxiliary terminal for jump
starting164
4 Coolant expansion tank1455 Engine oil filler neck143
6 Reservoir for windshield and
headlamp washer system
*
143
Engine compartment essentials
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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Washer fluid Engine oil Headlamp
* and windshield
washer system
Approximate capacity is 8.2 US quarts
(7.8 liters).
Fill with water and Ñ if required Ñ with a
washer antifreeze (according to manu-
facturer's recommendations).
It is more convenient to mix the
washer fluid before adding it to
the reservoir.<
Antifreeze agent for the washer
systems is inflammable. For this
reason, keep it away from sources of
flame and store it only in its original
containers. Store it so that it is inacces-
sible to children. Comply with the
instructions on the containers.< 530de298
Checking oil level 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface
2. Switch the engine off after it has
reached normal operating tempera-
ture
3. After approx. 5 minutes, pull the
dipstick out and wipe it off with a
clean lint-free cloth, paper towel, or
similar material
4. Push the dipstick carefully all the way
into the guide tube and pull it out
again
5. The oil level should be in between
the two marks on the dipstick.
As with fuel economy, oil consumption
is directly influenced by your driving
style and vehicle operating conditions. 530us100
The oil volume between the two marks
on the dipstick corresponds to approx.
1.1 US quarts (1 liter). Do not fill beyond
the upper mark on the dipstick. Excess
oil will damage the engine
BMW X5 4.6is:
If the vehicle's performance reserves
are used extensively (high-perfor-
mance driving) the oil level should be
maintained at the upper graduation on
the dipstick.530us205
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Lamps and bulbs
When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following:
>Do not wipe dry (scratches). Never
use abrasives or strong solvents to
clean the covers
>Remove dirt and contamination (such
as insects) by soaking with BMW Car
Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty
of water
>Always use a deicer spray to remove
accumulated ice and snow Ð never
use a scraper.<
Xenon lamps
*
The operating life of these lamp units is
extremely long and the likelihood of
failure very low, provided that they are
not switched on and off a very great
number of times. If one of these bulbs
should nevertheless fail, it is possible to
continue driving with great caution
using the fog lamps, provided traffic
laws in your area do not prohibit this.
Because of the extremely high
voltages involved, any work on the
xenon lighting system should be carried
out by technically-qualified personnel
only. Failure to comply with this creates
a risk of fatal injury.< Turn signal indicators/Standing
lamps (side marker lamps), front Dual-filament bulb, 28/8 watts
Please contact a BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center in case of a malfunction.
Side turn signal indicators5 watt bulb
1. Use finger pressure against the rear
end of the lamp (arrow) to press it
forward for removal
2. Press gently on the bulb and turn it to
the left to remove it
3. Replace the bulb.530de304
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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
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Everything from A to ZEngine oil143t, 144
consumption143
grades144
level19
pressure18
Estimated time of arrival88
Exterior mirrors53
Exterior rearview mirrors,
automatic dimming
feature54FFailure of an electrical
accessory163t
Filling the windshield washer
reservoir143t
First-aid kit23t
Fittings, tow-starting and
towing166t
Flashlight116
Flat tire99, 136, 157t
Fog lamps101
bulb replacement155t
Folding rear backrest122
Footbrake135
Front area lighting102
Front fog lamps101
Front seat adjustment44Frost protection,
radiator145
Fuel25
capacity173
display75
gauge75
quality25
specifications25
Fuel consumption88
average88
Fuel filler door24
electrical malfunction24
Fuses163t
GGarage-door opener113
Gasoline25
General driving notes134
Glasses compartment118
Glove compartment116
Gross vehicle weight172
Ground clearance133HHandbrake64
Hands-free system117
Hazard warning flashers14
Hazard warning triangle23HDC (Hill Descent
Control)94
Head restraints47
Headlamp covers,
care154t
Headlamp flasher69
Headlamp washer
system70, 143
Heated seats51
Heated steering wheel53
Heating and
ventilation103, 106
Heating while stopped110
Heavy cargo127
Height171
Height adjustment
seats46
steering wheel52
High beams21, 101
bulb replacement153t
High-mount brake lamp156
Hill Descent Control
(HDC)94
Holder for cans, refer to
beverage holder117
Hood141t
Hood release141t
Hydraulic Brake Assistant
refer to DBC20
IIce warning74
Identification, tires139
Ignition key30
Ignition lock62
Imprint4
Independent ventilation
system85, 112
switching on and off85
Indicator lamps18
Inflation pressures,
tires136
monitoring98
INSPECTION76
Instrument cluster15, 17
Instrument lighting101
Instrument panel15, 17
Intensive cleaning
system70
Interior lamps102
remote control33
Interior mirror54
Interior motion sensor40
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature54
Interlock62
Intermittent wipe69