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Manual transmission Automatic transmission with Steptronic
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Reverse Select Reverse only when the vehicle is
completely stopped. Press the gearshift
lever to the left to overcome the resis-
tance.
As you do this, the backup lamps will
turn on automatically when the ignition
key is in position 2.
Do not hold the vehicle in place on
slopes by slipping or riding the
clutch. Use the parking brake instead,
since a slipping clutch increases clutch
wear.<
You can drive as with a normal auto-
matic transmission. In addition, you can
also shift manually.
When you move the selector lever from
the D position to the left into the M/S
range, the performance-oriented shift
programs of the automatic transmission
are engaged. As soon as you tap the
selector lever in the
+ or
Ð direction,
Steptronic changes the gear. The
manual mode is engaged. When you
wish to use the automatic transmission
mode again, move the selector lever to
the right into the D position.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel
consumption is lowest when driving in
position D.
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Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S
The transmission range display varies
according to the equipment of your
vehicle, refer to the illustrations.
Starting the engine The engine can only be started in
selector lever positions Park or Neutral. 390us607

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Tachometer Energy controlBMW X5 3.0i, 4.4iDo not operate the engine with the
needle in the red overspeed zone of the
gauge, refer to arrow.
To protect the engine, the engine man-
agement system automatically inter-
rupts the fuel supply in this range.530us227
BMW X5 4.6isThe orange pre-warning zone displays
current permissible engine speeds,
depending on the engine temperature.
As the engine temperature increases,
some of the sectors for this pre-warning
zone will go out one after the other.
Avoid engine speeds in the pre-warning
zone if possible.
Do not operate the engine with the
needle in the red overspeed zone of the
gauge, refer to arrow.
To protect the engine, the engine man-
agement system automatically inter-
rupts the fuel supply in this range.530us231
BMW X5 3.0i, 4.4iIndicates the current fuel consumption
in mpg, on Canadian vehicles in liters/
100 km. This allows you to see whether
your current driving style is conducive
to fuel economy with minimum exhaust
emissions.
When the vehicle is stationary, the
display goes to Maximum Ð zero on
Canadian models.390us005

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Temperature gauge Fuel gauge BMW X5 4.6isThe general operating temperature is
between 176 7/80 6 and 248 7/
120 6. Do not exceed the maximum
temperature of 302 7/150 6.530us232
If the indicator lamp comes on and
stays on, there are approx.
>2.0 gal./8 liters Ð 6-cylinder engine
>2.5 gal./10 liters Ð 8-cylinder engine
of fuel still in the tank.
Tank capacity: approx. 24.6 gal./
approx. 93 liters.
Certain operating conditions where the
tilt of the vehicle varies, such as those
encountered in mountainous areas,
may cause the needle to fluctuate
slightly.390us006
Do not drive until the tank is com-
pletely empty, as otherwise
engine functions are not ensured and
damage can occur.<
When you switch on the ignition, the
indicator lamp comes on briefly to con-
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Check Control>CHECK BRAKE FLUID
Indicates that brake fluid is down to
approximately the minimum level.
Top off the brake fluid at the next
opportunity, refer to page 144. Have
the cause of the brake fluid loss diag-
nosed and corrected by your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle center
>TIRE LOW/FLAT
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Reduce vehicle speed immediately
and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard
brake applications. Do not oversteer,
refer to page 98
>SELFLEVEL SUSP.INACT
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Please consult the nearest
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center
>SELFLEVEL SUSP.INACT
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max. 35 mph/max. 60 km/h
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These displays appear consecutively.
Do not exceed a maximum speed of
35 mph/60 km/h.
Please consult the nearest BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle center
>LIMIT
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You will see this message if the pro-
grammed speed limit has been
exceeded, refer to page 85.Priority 2
These displays appear for 20 seconds
when the ignition key is turned to posi-
tion 2. The warning symbols remain
after the message disappears. You can
call up the messages again for display
by pressing the CHECK button.
>TRUNKLID OPEN
This message appears only at the
start of a trip
>DOOR OPEN
This message appears after a min-
imal defined road speed has been
exceeded
>FASTEN SEAT BELTS
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In addition to this message, an indi-
cator lamp with the safety belt icon
appears and an acoustical signal is
sounded
>WASHER FLUID LOW
The fluid level is too low; top off at
the next opportunity, refer to
page 141
>CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV
The oil level is at the absolute min-
imum; refill as soon as possible, refer
to page 141. Do not drive more than
approx. 30 miles/50 km until you add
oil >CHECK FILLER CAP
Check to see whether the fuel filler
cap has been closed properly, refer
to page 25
>OUTSIDE TEMP. +23 7/Ð5 6
This display is only an example. The
current temperature is displayed at
outside temperatures of +37.5 7/
+3 6 and below, refer also to
page 73
>TIRE PRESSURE SET
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The RDC has imported the current
inflation pressure in the tires as the
target values which the system will
monitor, refer to page 97
>CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
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Check and correct the tire inflation
pressure to specifications at the ear-
liest opportunity, e.g. next stop to
refuel, refer to page 97
>TIRECONTROL INACTIVE
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A temporary interference of the RDC
or a system fault, refer to page 98
>CHECK BRAKE LIGHTS
A lamp has failed or the electrical
circuit has a fault, refer to page 153
or consult a BMW Sports Activity
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Check Control >CHECK LOWBEAM LIGHTS
CHECK SIDE LIGHTS
CHECK REAR LIGHTS
CHECK FRONT FOGLAMPS
CHECK LICPLATE LIGHT
CHECK HIGHBEAM LIGHT
CHECK BACK UP LIGHTS
Defective bulb or circuit, refer to
page 151 or consult a BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center
>TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG
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Please consult the nearest
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center,
refer to page 67
>CHECK BRAKE LININGS
Have the brake pads inspected by
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
center, refer to page 133
>CHECK COOLANT LEVEL
Coolant too low, top off at the next
opportunity, refer to page 143
>ENGINE FAILSAFE PROG
There is a fault in the engine's elec-
tronic control system.
You can continue to drive with
reduced engine output or engine
speed.
Have the system checked by your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
Displays after completion of trip All of the malfunctions registered during
the trip appear consecutively when the
ignition key is turned to position 0.
The following displays will appear when
appropriate:
>LIGHTS ON
>KEY IN IGNITION LOCK
>CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV
Add engine oil at the next opportu-
nity, e.g. next stop to refuel, refer to
page 141.
This display appears when you open
the driver's door after parking the
vehicle. A supplementary acoustic
signal is also heard.
Status messages remain available for a
period of approx. three minutes after
the display goes out and the key is
removed from the ignition lock. Press
the CHECK button 3. If there were mul-
tiple messages, press the CHECK
button repeatedly to view them all in
sequence.
To check the Check Control Press the CHECK button 3 with the
ignition key in position 2:
CHECK CONTROL OK appears in the
display.
No malfunctions are present in the
monitored systems.Computer You can find a description of the com-
puter on pages 80 and 85 as well as in
the Owner's Manual for the Onboard
Computer.
You can have the Check Control
and computer messages dis-
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ComputerMode selection From ignition key position 1 and up,
you can call up information from the
computer using the button in the turn
signal lever. By pressing the button
briefly in the direction of the steering
column, you can call up a new function
for display.
The displays appear in the following
order: outside temperature, average
fuel consumption, cruising range,
average speed.
Starting with ignition key position 1,
the last active setting is displayed.
The range of available displays varies
according to your individual vehicle's
equipment.530de228
Outside temperature and average
fuel consumption You can change the units of measure-
ment Ð 6/7 Ð for the outside tempera-
ture display by
1. pressing and holding the trip odo-
meter reset button with the ignition
key in position 1
2. and then turning the ignition key to 0.
At the same time the units of mea-
surement in the temperature display
of the automatic climate control will
be changed, refer to page 105.
Refer also to page 73.390us126
Cruising range and average speed The computer bases its calculations
of the cruising range on the previous
driving style and conditions.
The computer ignores any time spent
with the vehicle stationary and the
engine switched off in its average
speed calculations.To cancel the display If the button in the turn signal lever is
pressed briefly while the average speed
is displayed, the computer display can
be masked out. To restart calculationsIf you continue to press the button in
the turn signal lever, the average values
which were just displayed for fuel con-
sumption and speed will be recalcu-
lated from that point. The engine must
be running for this calculation.Computer with alphanumeric
display
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If your vehicle has Check Control with
alphanumeric display, the system's
computer is described beginning on
page 85 and in the Owner's Manual for
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Multi-Information Display MID

Central displayThe MID serves as the central display
and operation for the following onboard
systems:
>Digital clock, e. g. time display, date
>Audio systems Ð radio, cassette, CD
>Computer, e.g. fuel consumption,
cruising range
>Cellular phone, e.g. dialing.
You will find explanations and notes
for operating the digital clock and the
computer on the following pages.
Please refer to the separate Owner's
Manuals for operating the audio sys-
tems, the cellular phone and the
onboard computer.
Any unrealistic numerical entries
will not be accepted.
All stored data will be lost if the power
supply is interrupted. Time display,
switch-on times for independent
heating and ventilation, distance and
cruise control speed limit may have to
be reset once the power supply has
been re-established.<
1 Function button for audio systems
2 Function button for the cellular phone
3 Indicator lamp for independent venti-
lation
>remains on if switch-on time is
active
>flashes while operating
4 Function button for the digital clock
and computer
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6 Display for the entry and query but-
tons. Depending on the operating
mode, the functions and alternatives
that can be selected at the buttons
are displayed here
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Computer
** * * in the MID
Estimated time of arrival When you have entered the distance to
your destination, you can obtain an
estimated time of arrival display which
is continuously updated by the com-
puter as your average driving period
varies.
Press the right side of the button.
Press the right side of the button:
The estimated time of arrival is dis-
played.
Cruising rangeThe distance which the vehicle should
cover on the remaining fuel in the tank
is displayed.
Press the right side of the button.
Press:
The display shows the probable range.
When you have only enough fuel
left to drive fewer than 30 miles/
50 km, then refuel, as otherwise engine
functions are not ensured and damage
can occur.<
The computer will only register fuel
amounts over 1.8 gal/6 liters.
Fuel consumptionYou can have the average fuel con-
sumption displayed for two different
distances, for example a complete
journey and part of the journey .
To start the calculation, select the
CONS function with the engine running.
Press the right side of the button.
Press the left or right side of the button:
The display will show the average fuel
consumption.
To restart the fuel consumption
calculation:
Press the left or right side of the button.
Press the right side of the button.