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1 Parking lamps/Low beams99
2 Fog lamps100
3
>
Turn signal indicators68
>
Standing lamps100
>
High beams100
>
Headlamp flasher68
>
Computer804 Washer/Wiper system/Rain
sensor68
5 Rear window defroster103, 108
6 Central locking system307 Hazard warning flashers
8 Horn, the entire surface
9 Adjusting steering wheel52
Cockpit
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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
1 Fuel gauge75
2 Indicator lamp for turn signal
indicators223 Speedometer
4 Indicator and warning
lamps19 to 225 Tachometer and Energy Control74
6 Coolant temperature gauge76
Instrument cluster BMW X5 3.0i, 4.4i
530us224
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Instrument cluster BMW X5 3.0i, 4.4i
7 Indicator and warning
lamps19 to 22
8 Reset button for trip odometer73
9 Indicator for Check Control77
10 Odometer and trip odometer7311 Computer display Ð
operation via the turn signal lever,
refer to page 80:
>
Outside temperature
>
Average fuel consumption
>
Cruising range
>
Average speed 12 Service Interval Display76
13 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission
*
65
14 Indicator and warning
lamps19 to 22
530us225
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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Instrument cluster BMW X5 3.0i, 4.4i
*
1 Fuel gauge75
2 Indicator lamp for turn signal
indicators22
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator and warning
lamps19 to 22
5 Tachometer and Energy Control74
6 Coolant temperature gauge767 Indicator and warning
lamps19 to 22
8 Reset button for trip odometer73
9 Service Interval Display76
10 Display for
>
Trip odometer73
>
Outside temperature display7311 Indicator for Check Control77
12 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission
*
65
13 CHECK button77
14 Indicator and warning
lamps19 to 22
530us226530us226
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Instrument cluster BMW X5 4.6is
1 Fuel gauge75
2 Indicator lamp for turn signal
indicators22
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator and warning
lamps19 to 22
5 Tachometer and Energy Control74
6 Coolant temperature gauge767 Indicator and warning
lamps19 to 22
8 Reset button for trip odometer73
9 Service Interval Display76
10 Display for
>
Trip odometer73
>
Outside temperature display7311 Indicator for Check Control77
12 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission
*
65
13 CHECK button77
14 Indicator and warning
lamps19 to 22
530us226530us230
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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
Indicator and warning lamps that are
identified by
l
are tested for proper
functioning whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for
different periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see how to react to this in the
following section.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current
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The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator drive belt or in the
charging circuit of the alternator. Please
contact the nearest BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center.
If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could
be damaged due to overheating. If the
drive belt is defective, increased
steering effort is also required.
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Engine oil pressure
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Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off the engine.
Check the engine oil level; top off as
required. If the oil level is correct:
please contact the nearest BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center.
Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.
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Parking brake
*
/
Brake hydraulic system
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Comes on when you engage the
parking brake.
For additional information: refer to
page 64.
Comes on although the parking brake
is released: have the brake fluid level
checked. Before continuing your
journey, be sure to read the notes on
pages 132 and 144.
Also comes on in the Check Control
with the message CHECK BRAKE
LININGS.
Parking brake warning lamp
*
/
Brake hydraulic system warning
lamp for Canadian models.
Tire Pressure Monitor RDC
*
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In addition, an acoustic signal is
sounded: a flat tire has
occurred. Reduce vehicle speed imme-
diately and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard
brake applications. As you steer the
vehicle, use caution and avoid overcor-
recting.
For additional information: refer to
page 96.
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Indicator and warning lamps Green: for your information
Turn signal indicators
Flashes when the turn signal
indicators are operated. Rapid
flashing indicates a system malfunction.
For additional information: refer to
page 68.
Cruise control
*
Comes on when the cruise
control is activated: available for
operation via the steering wheel with
multifunction buttons.
For additional information: refer to
page 71.
Fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch
on the fog lamps.
For additional information: refer to
page 100.
Blue: for your information
High beams
Lights up when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
For additional information: refer to
pages 68 and 100.
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Opening and closing Ð via the door lockOne turn of the key in the driver's door
lock unlocks the driver's door only.
Turning the key a second time unlocks
all of the remaining doors, the liftgate/
tailgate and the fuel filler door.
You can have an acknowledgment
signal set to confirm that the
vehicle is correctly locked.< 530de244
Convenience operationYou can also operate the windows and
sliding/tilt sunroof via the door lock.
>To open: with the door closed, turn
the key to the Unlock position and
hold it
>To close: with the door closed, turn
the key to the Lock position and hold
it.
Watch during the closing process
to be sure that no one is inadvert-
ently injured. Releasing the key stops
the operation.< Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction,
turn the key to the extreme left or right
to unlock/lock the door.