2004 BMW X5 4.4I low oil pressure

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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Indicator and warning lamps that are
identified by
+

are tested for proper
functioning whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for dif-
ferent periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of the
monitored 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
+

The battery is not being
charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator drive belt or in the
charging circuit of the alternator. Have
the system checked immediately.
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 steer-
ing effort is also required.<


Engine oil pressure +

Stop immediately and switch off
the engine. Check the engine oil
level; top up as required. If the oil level
is correct: have the system checked
immediately.
Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.<



Handbrake

*
/
Brake hydraulic system
+

Lights up with handbrake
engaged.
For additional information, refer to
page 66
Comes on although the handbrake is
released: stop immediately. The brake
fluid in the reservoir has fallen to below
the minimum level. At the same time, a
considerably longer brake pedal travel
may be noticeable. Have the system
checked immediately.
During continued driving
increased brake pedal pressure
may be necessary, and considerably
longer braking distances may result.
Please remember to adapt your driving
style accordingly.<


Before continuing your journey, be
sure to read the notes on pages 139
and 151.
Also comes on in the Check Control
with the message "CHECK BRAKE
LININGS".
Display of the previously
described malfunction on Cana-
dian models.

Maintenance
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Check Control Graphic display
*
The following alerts or status messages
are displayed with icons as of ignition
key position 2 until the defects are cor-
rected:
1Check low beams
2Add washer fluid, goes out after
approx. 1 minute
3Door open
4Tailgate open
5Check brake and tail lamps. A defec-
tive center brake lamp is indicated by
the upper symbol
When you open the door after stopping,
a warning signal sounds without a
visual indicator for:
>LIGHTS ON
>KEY IN IGNITION LOCK. 390de121
Alphanumeric display
*
Text messages are used to alert the
driver to system malfunctions as of igni-
tion key position 2. The alert is accom-
panied by an acoustic signal.
1Status messages symbol
2Display
3CHECK button
Messages concerning system faults are
differentiated based on two priorities: 530de254
Priority 1
These defects are immediately indi-
cated by an acoustic signal and a flash-
ing warning symbol 1. Simultaneous
defects will be displayed consecutively.
These status messages remain in the
display until the defects are corrected.
They cannot be deleted by pressing the
CHECK button 3:
>RELEASE PARKINGBRAKE
>COOLANT TEMPERATURE
Temperature too high. Stop the vehi-
cle immediately and switch off the
engine, refer to pages 78 and 150
>STOP! ENGINE OILPRESS
Oil pressure too low. Stop the vehicle
immediately and switch off the
engine, refer to pages 19, 148

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Replacing wheels/tires Snow chains
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The right wheels and tires
BMW recommends that you use
only wheel and tire combinations
that BMW has tested and approved for
your particular vehicle. Variations in
factors such as manufacturing toler-
ances mean that even wheels and tires
with identical official size ratings could
actually have different dimensions than
the approved units – these differences
could lead to body contact, and with it
the risk of severe accidents. If non-
approved wheels and tires are used,
BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,
and therefore cannot be held liable for
driving safety.<
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single
tread configuration from a single manu-
facturer. After a flat tire, always remem-
ber to have the original wheel and tire
combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
Special features of winter tires BMW recommends winter tires for use
in cold winter driving conditions.
Although all-season M+S tires provide
better winter traction than summer
tires, they generally fail to provide the
same levels of cold-weather perfor-
mance as winter tires.
When switching to winter tires, observe
the description under Tire condition,
page 143, and Replacing wheels/tires.
Observing speed ratings:
Never exceed the maximum
speed for which the winter tires
are rated. Unprofessional attempts by
laymen to service tires can lead to dam-
age and accidents. Have this work per-
formed by skilled professionals only.
The technicians at your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center will be glad to
assist you with the required profes-
sional knowledge and specialized
equipment. place, protecting them against light
whenever possible. Always protect tires
against all contact with oil, grease and
fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire infla-
tion pressure indicated on the side wall
of the tire.
Only certain snow chains have been
tested by BMW and classified and
approved as safe. Consult your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle center for
details. BMW recommends only using
these approved, narrow-link snow
chains. Use is only permitted in pairs on
the rear wheels with the following tire
sizes:
X5 4.8is: 255/55 R 18
All other models: 235/65 R 17
Observe the manufacturer's instruc-
tions when installing snow chains.
Do not exceed a maximum speed of
30 mph/50 km/h.
After mounting snow chains, do
not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
When you are driving with snow chains,
it can be beneficial to switch off DSC
briefly, refer to page 95.<

Everything from A to Z
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Microphone for telephone,
refer to Telephone 118
Microphone, refer to
Telephone 118
MID Multi-Information
Display 83
Mirror
automatic curb monitor 51
mirror heating 54
mirror memory, refer to
Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory 50
Mirror dimming feature 55
Mirrors 54
Multifunction switch
turn signals/headlamp
flasher 70
washer/wiper system 71
Multi-Information Display
MID 83
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Navigation system, refer to
Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer/Radio
and Navigation System
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 47
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation 108, 113O
OBD interface socket 153
Odometer 75
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 149
consumption 148
dipstick 148
filling capacity 181
specified engine oil
grades 149
Oil change interval, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, US
models or Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet,
Canadian models
Oil pressure, indicator/
warning lamp 19
OILSERVICE 78
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal 168
Onboard computer, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Onboard tool kit 158
Opening and closing
from inside 34
using the door lock 33
using the remote
control 31
Output, refer to Engine
specifications 178Outside temperature
display 75
changing unit of
measure 75, 82
in computer 82
P
Panorama glass roof 41
automatic opening and
closing 41
closing in the event of an
electrical defect 42
comfort position 41
convenience operation 33
initializing 42
power failure 42
remote control 31
Park Distance Control
PDC 92
Parking aid, refer to PDC
Park Distance Control 92
Parking lamps 102
bulb replacement 160
Parking lamps/low
beams 102
Parking, vehicle 65
Parts and accessories, refer
to Your individual vehicle 8
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function 51
Pathway lighting 102PDC Park Distance
Control 92
Permissible axle load, refer
to Weights 180
Permissible gross weight,
refer to Weights 180
Plastic, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter 108
Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter 114
Power failure, battery 169
Power rear-seat
backrests 48
Power seat 46
Power windows 39
safety switch 40
Pressure monitoring,
tires 100
Flat Tire Monitor 100
Pressure, tires 140
Producing tire inflation
pressure 140
Programming settings, refer
to Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 63
Protective function
panorama glass roof 42
Pull-out cargo floor 128

Everything from A to ZTemperature
air conditioner 107
automatic climate
control 111
Temperature display
ice warning 75
outside
temperature 75, 82
setting the units 75, 82
Temperature gauge, engine
oil 77
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control 73
Thigh support adjustment 45
Third brake lamp
bulb replacement 162
refer to Center brake
lamp 162
Three-point seat belt, refer
to Safety belts 49
Tilt alarm sensor
remote control 31
switching off 39
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror 51
Time of arrival 89
Timer, refer to Stopwatch 85
Tire Identification
Number 142
Tire inflation pressure 140
Tire Quality Grading 142Tires
age 142
breaking-in 136
changing 142, 144, 163
condition 143
damage 143
flat 163
inflation pressure 140
size 142
storage 145
tread 143
wear indicators, refer to
Tire tread 143
winter tires 145
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit 158
Torque
lug bolts 168
refer to Engine
specifications 178
Tow fittings 173
Tow sockets for tow
fitting 173
Towing 173, 174
with automatic
transmission 174
Tow-starting 173
Track width, refer to
Dimensions 179Transmission
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 67
manual transmission 66
Transmission fault, refer to
Electronic transmission
control module 69
Transmission lockout, refer
to P Park 68
Transporting children
safely 59
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread 143
Tread wear 142
Trip odometer 75
Trip-distance counter, refer
to Trip odometer 75
Trunk lamps, refer to Cargo
area lamps 105
Trunk lid, refer to
Liftgate 35
Tailgate 36
Trunk, refer to Cargo
area 124
Turn signals 70
bulb
replacement 160, 161
indicator lamp 22
Turn signals, side 160
bulb replacement 160Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 179
TV function, refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
Two-axle self-leveling
suspension
display 98
lowering 99
raising 98
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Underbody protection, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 142
Units, temperature 75, 111
Universal garage door
control 116
Universal remote control 116
Unlocking
engine hood 146
from inside 34
from outside 31, 33
Using antifreeze 148, 150