
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
177n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Check Control77
Check tire pressures26t
Checking
engine oil level144
Child's seat58
Child-restraint systems58
Child-safety locks60
Cigarette lighter
front118
rear119
socket119t
Clean the windshield70
Climate control in the rear 
passenger area110
Clock83
refer also to the Owner's 
Manual for the Onboard 
Computer
Cockpit14
Code89
activating89
deactivating89
selecting89
Comfort seat46
Compartments116
Computer80, 82, 86
refer also to the Owner's 
Manual for the Onboard 
Computer
remote control90Configuring individual 
settings via Vehicle and 
Key Memory61
Consumption, fuel88
Convenience operation of 
windows and sliding/tilt 
sunroof31
Convenience starting 
feature63
Coolant145
temperature gauge76
Copyright notice4
Correct sitting posture44
seat adjustment44
Cruise control71
Cruising range80, 88
Cup holder117
Curb weight172
DData link connector for On-
board Diagnostics149
Date
calling up83
changing83
refer also to the Owner's 
Manual for the Onboard 
Computer
Daytime driving lamp100
DBC (Dynamic Brake 
Control)20, 93Deactivating the interior 
motion 
sensor33t, 40t
Deep water133
Defrosting the 
windows105t, 108t
Digital clock83
refer also to the Owner's 
Manual for the Onboard 
Computer
Dimensions171
Dipstick, engine oil144t
Disc brakes135
Displacement170
Display lighting101
Displays15, 17
Disposal
used batteries162
used oil144t
Distance from 
destination87
Distance warning91
Divided rear backrest122
Door keys30
Doors
manual operation31
remote control33
unlocking and locking31
DOT Quality Grades137
Drink holder, refer to 
beverage holder117
Driving notes134Driving through water133
Driving your BMW X5133
DSC (Dynamic Stability 
Control)20, 92
Dynamic Brake Control 
(DBC)20, 93
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)20, 92
EElectric power seat46
Electric power windows40
Electrical malfunction
liftgate36t
sliding/tilt sunroof43t
tailgate38t
Elements of operation14
Emergency operation
doors31t
liftgate36t
sliding/tilt sunroof43t
tailgate38t
Energy Control75
Engine
output170
power rating170
specifications170
Engine compartment 
essentials142
Engine coolant145 

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 

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 

So that you will have important specifi-
cations available when you stop to 
refuel, we recommend that you supple-
ment this table with data which apply to 
your vehicle. 
Consult the index for individual 
specifications. 
Fuel Please enter your preferred fuel here. Engine oil The oil volume between the two marks 
on the oil dipstick corresponds to 
approx. 1.1 US quarts (1 liter). Designation
QualityTire inflation pressures 
Summer Winter
Front Rear Front Rear
4 persons 
5 persons or 4 plus luggage
Refueling