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Washer fluid  Engine oil Windshield and headlamp 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 Ð high-perfor-
mance driving Ð the oil level should be 
maintained at the upper mark on the 
dipstick.530us205 

Everything from A to ZAABS Antilock Brake 
System20, 132
Accessories9
Activated-charcoal 
filter110
Adaptive brake light98
Adding
brake fluid144
coolant143
engine oil141
washer fluid141
Adjusting
head restraints47
mirrors53
seats44
steering wheel52
thigh support45
Air conditioner102
Air distribution103, 107
Air outlets102, 105
Air supply103, 107
Airbags20, 55
Alarm system39
Antifreeze143
Antilock Brake System 
ABS20, 132
Anti-theft system31
Approved gross vehicle 
weight170
Aquaplaning132, 134Arrival time87
Ashtray
front117
rear118
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control108
Automatic climate 
control105
removing condensation 
from the windows107
Automatic cruise control71
Automatic curb monitor51
Automatic dimming
exterior rearview 
mirrors54
interior rearview mirror54
Automatic headlamp 
control99
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC108
Automatic steering wheel 
adjustment52
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic65
Average fuel 
consumption80
Average speed80, 88
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms40
Axle loads170
BBackup lamps65
bulb replacement153
Battery160
charge160
discharged163
Battery charge indicator 
lamp19
Battery, disposal160
Belts49
Beverage holder116
Blower103, 107
BMW comfort seat46
BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oil142
BMW Maintenance 
System145
BMW sports seat45
BMW Universal 
Transmitter112
Brake fluid144
Brake fluid level144
Brake lamps
bulb replacement153
Brake light, adaptive98Brake system132
brake fluid144
brake fluid level133
brake pads indicator21
disc brakes133
hydraulic system 
indicator19
malfunctions132
Break-in procedures130
Bulbs and lamps151
CCalifornia Proposition
65 Warning146
Can holder, refer to 
beverage holder116
Capacities171
Cargo area38, 120
capacity170
cover120
lamps101
partition net122
Cargo floor, pull-out124
Cargo loading126
Cellular phone116
hands-free system116
Center Ð high-mount Ð brake 
lamp153
Center (high-mount) brake 
lamp153 

Everything from A to ZEngine compartment 
essentials140
Engine coolant143
Engine oil141, 142
consumption141
grades142
level20
pressure19
Estimated time of arrival87
Exterior mirrors53
Exterior rearview mirrors, 
automatic dimming 
feature54FFailure of an electrical 
accessory160
Filling the windshield washer 
reservoir141
First-aid kit24
Fittings, tow-starting and 
towing164
Flashlight115
Flat tire98, 134, 155
Fog lamps100
bulb replacement152
Folding rear backrest120
Footbrake133
Front area lighting101
Front fog lamps100
Front seat adjustment44Frost protection, 
radiator143
Fuel26
capacity171
display75
gauge75
quality26
specifications26
Fuel consumption87
average87
Fuel filler door24
electrical malfunction24
Fuses160
GGarage-door opener112
Gasoline26
General driving notes132
Glasses compartment117
Glove compartment115
Gross vehicle weight170
Ground clearance131HHandbrake64
Hands-free system116
Hazard warning flashers14
Hazard warning triangle24
HDC Hill Descent 
Control93Head restraints47
Headlamp flasher68
Headlamp washer 
system69, 141
Heated seats51
Heated steering wheel53
Heating and 
ventilation102, 105
Heating while stopped109
Heavy cargo126
Height169
Height adjustment
seats46
steering wheel52
High beams22, 100
bulb replacement151
High-mount brake lamp153
Hill Descent Control 
HDC93
Holder for cans, refer to 
beverage holder116
Hood139
Hood release139
Hydraulic Brake Assistant
refer to DBC21
Hydroplaning132, 134
IIce warning73
Identification, tires137
Ignition key30
Ignition lock62
Imprint4
Independent ventilation 
system84, 111
switching on and off84
Indicator lamps19
Inflation pressures, 
tires134
monitoring97
INSPECTION76
Instrument 
cluster15, 16, 17, 18
Instrument lighting100
Instrument 
panel15, 16, 17, 18
Intensive cleaning 
system69
Interior lamps101
remote control32
Interior mirrors54
Interior motion sensor40
Interior rearview mirror, 
automatic dimming 
feature54
Interlock62
Intermittent wipe68 

Everything from A to Z
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Side lamps99
bulb replacement152
Sitting safely with 
airbags44
Sitting safely with safety 
belts44
Ski bag119
Sliding/tilt sunroof42
closing following an 
electrical malfunction43
convenience operation34
power loss43
remote control32
Snow chains138
Socket
power supplies118
vacuum cleaner118
Spare key30
Spare tire156
Spare wheel156
removal aid156
Spare wheel, driving159
Speaker116
Special features of winter 
tires138
Special wash program69
Speed88
Speed control71
Speed limit85, 86
Speedometer15, 17, 18Sports seat45
Standing lamps100
Starting assistance163
Starting problems63, 163
Starting the engine62, 63
Steering lock62
Steering wheel
adjustment52
adjustment, automatic52
heating53
lock62
memory50
Steering wheel with 
multifunction buttons23
Steptronic65
Stopwatch83
Storage compartments116
in the cargo area123
Summer tires137
Sunroof42
Sunshades111
Switching off the engine63
Switch-on times
input84
Symbols8
Synthetic oils142
System malfunction 
indicators77
TTachometer74
Tail lamps153
bulb replacement153
Tailgate37
opening from the 
outside36
release following an 
electrical malfunction38
remote control 
operation32
Tank capacity171
Technical 
modifications9, 146
Telephone preparation116
Temperature display, 
outside 
temperature73, 80
Temperature gauge75, 76
Temperature 
layering104, 109
Temperature setting107
Thigh support 
adjustment45
Third brake lamp153
Tilt alarm32
Tilt alarm sensor40
Tilt function, passenger side 
mirror51Time
calling up82
changing82
of arrival, estimated87
Timer
refer to Stopwatch
refer also to the Owner's 
Manual for the Onboard 
Computer
Tire134
damage134
pressure monitoring97
replacement135
tread134
Tire condition134
Tire inflation 
pressures26, 134
monitoring97
table27
Tire Pressure Monitor 
RDC97
warning lamp19, 21
Tire Quality Grading136
Tools150
Torque168
Tow fittings164
Towing the vehicle164
Tow-starting164
Track width169