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Lamps and bulbs Changing a tire Light-emitting diodes LEDs Light-emitting diodes installed behind
translucent lenses serve as the light
source for many of the controls and dis-
plays in your vehicle. The concept
behind their operation is related to that
employed for lasers.
Do not remove the covers, and
never stare into the unfiltered light
several hours, as irritation of the iris
could result.<
Safety precautions to observe in
the event of a flat and during all
tire changes:
Park the vehicle as far as possible from
passing traffic. Park on a firm, flat, sur-
face. Switch on the hazard warning
flashers.
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead position, remove the key and
engage the steering lock. Shift into 1st
or reverse, selector lever in Park with
automatic transmission, and engage
the handbrake.
All passengers should be outside the
vehicle and well away from your imme-
diate working area, behind a guardrail,
for instance.
If a warning triangle or portable hazard
warning lamp is required, set it up on
the roadside at an appropriate distance
from the rear of the vehicle. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regula-
tions.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm
surface which is not slippery. The vehi-
cle or the jack could slip to the side if
you attempt to raise the vehicle on a
soft or slippery surface such as snow,
ice, tiles, etc.
Position the jack on a firm support sur-
face.
Do not place wooden blocks or similar
objects under the jack. If this is done,
the jack might not be able to reach its
full support capacity because of the
limited height. To avoid serious or fatal
injury: never lie under the vehicle, and
never start the engine while it is sup-
ported by the jack.<
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Dimensions
530de210530de368
All dimensions are given in inches/mm. Height: with level control system: 67.2/1,707; without level control sys-
tem: 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 4.8is: 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
111.0/2,820183.7/4,667
67.2/1,707
81.7/2.076
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Everything from A to Z
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Gear display 67
Gearshift lever
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 67
manual transmission 66
General driving notes 138
Glove compartment 119
Grills, refer to
Ventilation 108, 113
Gross weight, refer to
Weights 180
Ground clearance 137
H
Hand lamp, refer to Rechar-
geable flashlight 119
Handbrake 66
indicator lamp 19, 21
Hands-free microphone,
refer to Portable
phone 118
Hands-free system 118
Having vehicle towed 173
Hazard warning flashers 14
HDC Hill Descent Control 96
Head airbags 57
Head restraints 47
Headlamp control,
automatic 102
Headlamp cover, care, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochureHeadlamp flasher 70
indicator lamp 22
Headlamp washer fluid
tank 148
capacity, refer to Filling
capacities 181
Headlamp washer system
cleaning headlamps 72
washer fluid 148
Headlamps
bulb replacement 159
care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Heated mirrors 54
Heated rear window
air conditioner 107
automatic climate
control 112
Heated seats 52
Heated steering wheel 53
Heating
exterior mirror 54
rear window 107, 112
seats 52
steering wheel 53
Heating and
ventilation 106, 109
Heating while stopped 113
Heavy cargo 131
Height adjustment
seats 45, 46
steering wheel 52Height, refer to
Dimensions 179
High beams 103
bulb replacement 160
headlight flasher 70
indicator lamp 22
Hills 137, 139
Holder for cups 120
Horn 14
Hydroplaning 138, 143
I
Ice warning 75
Ignition 64
Ignition key 30
Ignition lock 64
Immobilizer function 90
Imprint 4
Independent ventilation 115
entering switch-on
times 86
switching on and off 86
switching on and off, also
refer to Owner's Manual
for Onboard Computer
Indicating
elements 15, 17, 18
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview 19Indicator/warning lamp
airbags 59
alarm system 38
coolant temperature 78
DSC 94
engine temperature 78
fasten safety belts 49
Flat Tire Monitor 101
front fog lamps 104
reserve 77
self-leveling
suspension 97
Individual air distribution 111
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 63
Inflation pressure
monitoring, refer to Flat
Tire Monitor 100
INSPECTION 78
Instrument cluster 15, 17, 18
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting 104
Instrument lighting 104
Instrument panel lighting,
refer to Instrument
lighting 104
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument
cluster 15, 17, 18
Integrated universal remote
control 116
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Everything from A to ZR
Radio navigation, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Radio, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Radio-control key, refer to
Master key with remote
control 30
Rain sensor 71
Reading lamps
front 104
rear 105
Real wood, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Rear climate control 113
air supply 114
temperature 114
Rear lamps
bulb replacement 161
refer to Tail lamps 161
Rear seats, heating 52
Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds 115
Rear window defroster
air conditioner 107
automatic climate
control 112
Rear window safety
switch 40
Rear window wiper 73
blade replacement 158Rear-seat backrest
electric 48
folding down 124
power 48
Rearview mirror 54
Recirculated-air mode
air conditioner 107
automatic climate
control 112
Refueling 24
fuel filler door 24
Remaining distance for
service, refer to Service
Interval Display 78
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range 82, 89
Remote control 31
garage door opener, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control 116
liftgate 31
malfunctions 32
Removal aid for spare
wheel 165
Removing condensation,
windows
air conditioner 108
automatic climate
control 111
Replacement fuses 169
Replacement keys 30Replacement of tires
tire replacement 142
wheel changes 163
Replacement tire 165
Replacing light bulbs, refer
to Lamps and bulbs 159
Reporting safety defects 10
Reservoir, washer
system 148
Residual heat 113
Restraint systems for
children 59
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts 49
Reverse gear
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 68
manual transmission 67
Roadside Assistance 170
Roadside parking lamps 103
bulb replacement 160
Roller sun blinds 115
Roll-up cover 125
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 132
Rotating coin holder, refer to
Storage
compartments 119S
Safety belt height
adjustment 49
Safety belt tensioners, refer
to Safety belts 49
Safety belts 49
adjusting belt height 49
care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
sitting safely 43
warning lamp 21, 49
Safety feature, power
windows 40
Safety systems, refer to
Antilock Brake System 93
Brake system 139
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 94
xDrive 95
Screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit 158
Seats 44
seat heating 52
seat memory, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel
memory 50
Securing cargo, refer to
Cargo loading 131
Selector lever interlock, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions 68