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Controls and features
Passenger safety systems:
Airbags57
Transporting children safely59
Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory63
Driving:
Ignition lock64
Starting engine64
Switching off engine65
Handbrake66
Manual transmission66
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic67
Turn signals/
headlamp flasher70
Washer/wiper system/
rain sensor71
Cruise control73
Everything under control:
Odometer, outside temperature
display75
Tachometer76
Energy control76
Engine oil thermometer77
Fuel gauge77
Temperature gauge78
Service Interval Display78
Check Control79
Computer82
MID Multi-Information
Display83Digital clock in MID84
Computer in MID87
Technology for safety and
driving convenience:
PDC Park Distance Control92
Antilock Brake System93
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control94
xDrive95
HDC Hill Descent Control96
Self-leveling suspension97
2-axle self-leveling
suspension97
Brake Force Display99
Flat Tire Monitor100
Lamps:
Parking lamps/low beams102
Adaptive Head Light103
High beams/roadside parking
lamps103
Front fog lamps104
Instrument lighting104
Interior lamps104
Controlling climate for pleasant
driving:
Air conditioner106
Automatic climate control109
Roller sun blinds115
Independent ventilation115
Cabin convenience:
Integrated universal remote
control116
Telephone118
Glove compartment119
Storage compartments119
Cup holders120
Ashtray, front121
Ashtray, rear121
Cigarette lighter, rear122
Loading and transporting:
Ski bag123
Cargo area
Folding rear backrests
down124
Roll-up cover125
Partition net125
Cover panels in cargo
area127
Power outlets128
Pull-out cargo floor128
Cargo loading130
Roof-mounted luggage rack132
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Instrument cluster X5 4.8is
1Fuel gauge77
2Indicator lamp for turn signals22
3Speedometer
4Indicator and warning lamps19
to 22
5Tachometer76
Engine oil thermometer
6Coolant temperature gauge787Indicator and warning lamps19
to 22
8Reset button for trip odometer75
9Service Interval Display78
10 Indicator for
>
Trip odometer/odometer75
>
Outside temperature75
11 Indicator for Check Control7912 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission67
13 CHECK button79
14 Indicator and warning lamps19
to 22
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Indicator and warning lamps
Red: an important reminder
Handbrake
*
Lights up with handbrake
engaged.
For additional information, refer to
page 66
Handbrake warning lamp
*
for
Canadian models.
Please fasten safety belts +
Lights up for a few seconds or
until driver fastens safety belt.
Depending on model, together with an
acoustic signal
*
or a message
*
in the
Check Control.
For additional information on safety
belts, refer to page 49
Airbags
+
A fault has occurred in the air-
bag system. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 57
Yellow: check as soon as possible
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
+
Fault in the DBC system. Please
have the system checked as
soon as possible.
For details on DBC, refer to page 93
Display of the previously
described malfunction on Cana-
dian models.
Engine oil level
Comes on while driving: the oil
level is at the absolute mini-
mum; refill as soon as possible. Do not
drive more than approx. 30 miles/50 km
until you do.
For additional information, refer to
page 148
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been switched off: add engine
oil at your earliest opportunity, e.g.
when you stop to refuel.
For additional information, refer to
page 148
Automatic transmission
*
The automatic transmission
switches into the emergency
program due to a fault. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 69
Brake pads
* +
Have the condition of the brake
pads checked.
For additional information, refer to
page 139
Self-leveling suspension
* +
The self-leveling suspension is
inactive. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 97
Everything from A to Z
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Courtesy lighting 105
Cruise control 73
buttons on steering
wheel 23
indicator lamp 22
Cruising range 82, 89
Cup holders 120
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 180
Current consumption, refer
to Energy Control 76
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data 178
D
Data, technical 178
dimensions 179
engine 178
filling capacities 181
weights 180
Date
also refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
calling up 84
changing 84
Daytime driving lamps 102
Deactivating the alarm in an
emergency 91Defect
door lock 33
driver's door 33
fuel filler door 24
liftgate 35
panorama glass roof 42
tailgate 37
Defective lamp 159
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting
windows 108, 111
Defrosting
windows 108, 111
air conditioner 108
automatic climate
control 111
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
air conditioner 108
automatic climate
control 111
Defrosting windshield, refer
to Defrosting
windows 108, 111
Digital clock 84
also refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
Dimensions 179
Dipstick, engine oil 148Directional indicators, refer
to Turn signals 70
Disk brakes 139
Displacement, refer to
Engine specifications 178
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 104
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster 15, 17, 18
Disposal
used oil 149
vehicle battery 168
Distance 88
Distance to destination 88
Distance warning 92
Divided rear seat backrest,
refer to Folding rear seat
back 124
Door keys 30
Door lock 33
DOT Quality Grades 142
Draft-free
ventilation 108, 113
Driving lamps, refer to
Parking lamps/low
beams 102
Driving notes
break-in procedures 136
driving hints 137, 138
Driving on bad roads 137
Driving stability control 94Driving your X5 137
Dry air, refer to Air
conditioning 107, 112
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 94
indicator lamp 22
E
Electric steering wheel
adjustment 52
Electrical malfunction
door lock 33
driver's door 33
fuel filler door 24
liftgate 35
panorama glass roof 42
tailgate 37
Electronic transmission
control module 69
Emergency call 170
Emergency operation, refer
to Manual operation
driver's door 33
fuel filler door 24
liftgate 35
panorama glass roof 42
tailgate 37
Energy Control 76
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control 76
Everything from A to ZEngine
breaking-in 136
data 178
electronic circuitry 22
speed 76
starting 64
switching off 65
Engine compartment 147
Engine coolant 150
Engine hood 146
Engine oil 148
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 149
filling capacity 181
indicator/warning lamp 19
specified oils 149
Engine oil level, indicator/
warning lamp 21
Engine oil pressure,
indicator/warning lamp 19
Engine oil thermometer 77
Engine output, refer to
Engine specifications 178
Engine specifications 178
Engine speed, refer to
Engine specifications 178
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control 76ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control 94
Exhaust system 138
Extended immobilizer
function 90
Exterior mirror
automatic dimming
feature 55
Exterior mirrors 54
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 79
Failure of a current
consumer 169
False alarms, refer to
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 39
Fan
refer to Air
supply 107, 111
Fasten safety belts
warning lamp 21, 49
Fault displays, refer to Check
Control 79
Filter, refer to
Microfilter 108
Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter 114First aid, refer to First-aid
kit 24
First-aid kit 24
Flashlight 119
Flat tire 163
Flat Tire Monitor 100
refer to Tire inflation
pressure 140
spare wheel 165
Flat Tire Monitor 100
indicator lamp 101
initializing 100
Flooding, refer to Water on
roads 137
Floor coverings, carpet, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Floor mats, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Fluid level, indicator lamp 21
Fog lamps 104
indicator lamp 22
Folding rear backrest 124
Folding the floor cover
up 128
Footbrake, refer to Driving
notes 138
Footwell lamps 105
Front airbags 57
Front fog lamps 104
bulb replacement 161Fuel
average
consumption 82, 89
display 77
preparation, refer to
Engine specifications 178
quality 26
volume, refer to
Capacities 181
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge 77
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 77
Fuel filler door 24
manual operation 24
Fuel tank capacity, refer to
Capacities 181
Fuel-saving driving, refer to
Energy Control 76
Fuses 169
G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal
remote control 116
Gasoline display, refer to
Fuel gauge 77
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality 26
Gear changes, refer to
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic 68
Everything from A to Z
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Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 68
Selector-lever positions,
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 67
Self-leveling suspension 97
2-axle self-leveling
suspension 97
inactive 97
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US
models 152
Service Interval
Display 78, 152
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance 170
Setting interior
temperature 107, 111
Setting time, refer to
Preselect switch-on
times 86
Shifting
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 69
manual transmission 66
Shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever position 68
Shoulder support 47
Side airbags 57Side Impact Head Protection
System 57
Side tilt, permissible 137
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs 160
Side window blinds, refer to
Rear window blind 115
Sitting safely 43
with airbags 43
with safety belts 43
Ski bag 123
Snow chains 145
Sockets 121, 128
Spare fuses 169
Spare key 30
Spare wheel 165
removal aid 165
Special wash program 72
Specified engine oils 149
Speed limit 87
Speed, winter tires 145
Speedometer 15, 17, 18
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 69
Sports seat 45
Stability control, refer to
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 94
xDrive 95Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting 171
Starting difficulties,
temperature 65
Starting engine 64
Start-off assistance, DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control 94
Startup difficulties, jump-
starting 171
Status of this Owner's
Manual at time of
printing 9
Steering lock 64
Steering wheel
adjustment 52
adjustment, automatic 53
heater 53
lock 64
memory 50
Steptronic, refer to Manual
mode 69
Stopwatch 85
Storage compartments 119
in the cargo area 127
Storage space, refer to
Cargo area 124
Storage, tires 145
Storing desired speed, refer
to Cruise control 73
Storing seat adjustment 50Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel memory 50
Straps, refer to Loading 131
Stroke, refer to Engine
specifications 178
Switches, refer to Cockpit 14
Switching off engine 65
Switch-on times input 86
Symbols 8
Synthetic oils 149
T
Tachometer 76
Tail lamps, replacing
bulbs 161
Tailgate 36
unlocking manually 37
Taking time, refer to
Stopwatch 85
Tank contents, refer to Fuel
tank capacity 181
Technical data 178
Technical modifications 9
Telephone 118
refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone preparation, refer
to Hands-free system 118
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
U
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