2004 BMW X5 4.4I Owner's Manual

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Towing and tow-starting vehicleTow-starting
Do not tow-start vehicles with an
automatic transmission.
For information on jump-starting, refer
to page 171.<
Only tow-start vehicles with a catalytic
converter with the engine cold. It is bet-
ter to jump-start the engine, refer to
page 171.
1. Switch on the hazard warning flash-
ers and observe local regulations
2. Turn the ignition key to position 2
3. Engage the 3rd gear
4. Tow-start with the clutch pedal com-
pletely depressed and slowly release
the clutch pedal. After the engine
starts, immediately depress the
clutch pedal completely again
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove
the tow bar or rope and switch off
the hazard warning flashers
6. Have the vehicle checked.
Do not activate the HDC Hill
Descent Control during tow-
starting, refer to page 96.<

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An engine performance test is authorized only on an appropriate chassis dynamometer. X5 3.0i X5 4.4i X5 4.8is
Displacement
Number of cylinders cu in/cm
3
181.8/2,979
6268.4/4,398
8292.9/4799
8
Maximum output
at engine speed hp
rpm225
5,900315
5,400355
6,200
Maximum torque
at engine speed Ib-ft/Nm
rpm214/290
3,500324/440
3,600360/488
3,400 – 4,000
Engine specifications

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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
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Weights X5 3.0i X5 4.4i X5 4.8is
Curb weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission Ibs./kg
Ibs./kg4,652/2,110
4,696/2,130 –
4,927/2,235 –
5,016/2275
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission Ibs./kg
Ibs./kg6,008/2,725
6,008/2,725 –
6,008/2,725 –
6,008/2,725
Load
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionIbs./kg
Ibs./kg1,356/615
1,312/595–
1,080/490–
992/450
Approved front axle load Ibs./kg 2,712/1,230 2,789/1,265 2,789/1,265
Approved rear axle load Ibs./kg 3,307/1,500 3,307/1,500 3,307/1,500
Approved roof load capacity Ibs./kg 220/100
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 16.4 – 54.4/465 – 1,540, according to DIN
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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
of that reserve
X5 3.0i
X5 4.4i, 4.8isgal./liters
gal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 24.6/approx. 93
approx. 2.0/approx. 8
approx. 2.5/approx. 10Fuel specification: page 26
Windshield washer system
with headlamp washer system quarts/liters approx. 8.2/approx. 7.8 For details: page 148
Cooling system including heater
X5 3.0i
X5 4.4i, 4.8isquarts/liters
quarts/liters11.6/11.0
15.2/14.4For details: page 150
Engine with oil filter change
X5 3.0i
X5 4.4i, 4.8isquarts/liters
quarts/liters8.0/7.5
8.5/8.0BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.
For details: page 149

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