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Capacities 
Notes
Fuel tank 
Reserve gal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 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 26
Windshield washer system 
with headlamp washer system quarts/liters approx. 8.2/approx. 7.8 For details: page 141 
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 143 
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, 4.6isBMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oil
For details: page 142 
Manual and automatic transmission, 
transfer box and differential Ð  Ð  Lifetime fluid, no fluid 
change required  
     
        
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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 
     
        
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Everything from A to ZPPark Distance Control 
PDC90
Parking aid90
Parking brake20, 64
Parking lamps99
Particle filter104, 110
Passenger side mirror tilt 
function51
PDC Park Distance 
Control90
Please fasten safety belts 
warning lamp20
Poor driving conditions131
Power loss
sliding/tilt sunroof43
Power outlets
flashlight124
other appliances124
vacuum cleaner124
Power rating168
Power rear-seat 
backrests48
Power seat46
Power windows40
safety switch41
Pull-out cargo floor124
RRain sensor68
RDC Tire Pressure 
Monitor97
warning lamp19, 21
Rear backrests, folding 
down120
Rear lamps153
Rear passenger area climate 
control109
Rear seats, power48
Rear window 
defroster103, 108
Rear window wiper70
blade replacement150
Rear-seat backrest, folding 
down120
Rear-seat backrests, 
power48
Rearview mirrors
exterior53
interior54
Rechargeable flashlight115
Recirculated-air 
mode103, 108
Reclining seat44
Refueling24, 181
Releasing
hood139
tailgate following an 
electrical malfunction38Reminder signal Ð Memo83
Remote control31
computer89
Removal aid for the spare 
wheel156
Removing condensation 
from the 
windows104, 107
Replacing
antifreeze, radiator143
bulbs151
fuses160
windshield wiper 
blades150
Reporting safety defects10
Reservoir, washer 
system141
Residual heat106, 109
Reverse65
Rims137
Roller sun blinds111
Roof load capacity170
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack127
SSafe seating position44
with airbags44
with safety belts44
Safety belts49
height adjustment49Safety defects, reporting10
Safety lock buttons35
Seat adjustment44
Seat belts49
Seat, electric power46
Seat heating51
Seat, mechanical45
Seat memory50
Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory50
Securing cargo38, 126
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission66
Self-leveling 
suspension94, 131
inactive94
warning lamp21
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for US 
models145
Service Engine Soon 
indicator lamp21
Service Interval 
Display76, 145
Set temperature107
Shiftlock66
Shoulder support47
Side airbags55
Side Impact Head Protection 
System55