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Controls and features
Passenger safety systems:
Airbags55
Transporting children safely58
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory61
Driving:
Ignition lock62
Starting the engine62
Switching off the engine63
Parking brake64
Manual transmission64
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic65
Indicator/Headlamp flasher68
Washer/Wiper system/Rain
sensor68
Cruise control71
Everything under control:
Odometer, outside temperature
display73
Tachometer74
Energy control74
Temperature gauge75
Fuel gauge75
Coolant temperature gauge76
Service Interval Display76
Check Control77
Computer80
Multi-Information Display
MID81
Digital clock in the MID82
Computer in the MID85
Technology for safety and
driving convenience:
Park Distance Control PDC90
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC91
Hill Descent Control HDC93
Self-leveling suspension94
2-axle self-leveling
suspension94
Tire Pressure Monitor RDC97
Adaptive brake light98
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams99
Instrument lighting100
High beams/Standing
lamps100
Fog lamps100
Interior lamps101
Controlling the climate for
pleasant driving:
Air conditioner102
Automatic climate control105
Roller sun blinds111
Independent ventilation
system111
Cabin convenience:
BMW Universal Transmitter112
Glove compartment115
Storage compartments116
Cellular phone116
Beverage holder116
Glasses compartment117
Ashtray, front117
Ashtray, rear118
Cigarette lighter, rear118
Loading and transporting:
Ski bag119
Cargo area
Fold the rear backrests
down120
Cargo area cover121
Partition net122
Cover panels in the cargo
area123
Power outlets124
Pull-out cargo floor124
Cargo loading126
Roof-mounted luggage rack127
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Roof-mounted luggage rack
*
A special rack system is available as an
optional extra for your BMW. Please
comply with the precautions included
with the installation instructions.Mounting pointsAccess to the mounting points:
To fold up the cover, refer to arrow,
please use the tool which is provided
with the rack system.530de293
Cargo loading and driving hintsRoof-mounted luggage racks raise the
center of gravity of the vehicle when
they are loaded. For this reason, they
exercise a major effect on the vehicle's
handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember
not to exceed the approved roof
weight, the approved gross vehicle
weight or the axle loads when loading
the rack.
You will find the specifications under
Technical Data on page 170.
Make sure that the load is not too
heavy, and attempt to distribute it
evenly. Always load the heaviest pieces
on the bottom. Be sure that adequate
clearance is maintained for raising the
sliding/tilt sunroof, and that objects do
not project into the opening path of the
liftgate. Always ensure that roof-mounted
loads are tightly secured, as loose
loads can shift or even fly off the roof,
posing a serious hazard for following
traffic.<
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden accelera-
tion and braking maneuvers. Take cor-
ners gently.
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Dimensions
530de210530de339
All dimensions are given in inch/mm. Height: with level control system: 67.2/1,707; without level control system:
67.5/ 1,715. Height with roof-mounted luggage rack: with level control system: 68.5/1,740; without level control
system: 68.8/1,748. Track width X5 3.0i: 62.0/1,576; X5 4.6is: front 61.7/1,566, rear 62.8/1,596.
Min. turning circle dia.: 39.7 ft/12.1 meters
73.7/1,872
85.8/2,180
61.4/1,560
61.4/1,560
111/2,820184/4,667
67.2/1,707
81.7/2.076
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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
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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