2004 BMW X5 4.8IS warning lights

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PDC Park Distance Control
*
The concept PDC provides extra safety and conve-
nience during parking maneuvers. Sig-
nal tones indicate the current distance
to an object behind or in front of your
vehicle. To do this, four ultrasonic sen-
sors in the front and rear bumpers each
measure the distance to the nearest
object. The detection range of the front
sensors and the two sensors located at
the ends of the rear bumper is approx.
2 ft/60 cm, while the rear center sen-
sors can detect objects to a distance of
approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
PDC is a parking aid that can
indicate objects when they are
approached slowly, as is usually the
case when parking. Avoid approaching
objects too fast, otherwise the system
may give warning of physical obstacles
too late.<
Automatic function The system starts to operate automati-
cally approx. one second after you
select reverse or move the selector
lever into the R position with the igni-
tion key in position 2.
Wait this short period before reversing.
Manual activation Press the button, the indicator lamp
lights up. Manual deactivation Press the button again; the indicator
lamp goes out.Automatic deactivationAfter driving a distance of more than
approx. 160 ft/50 m or exceeding a
speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h, the
system switches off and the indicator
lamp goes out. Switch the system on
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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Flat Tire MonitorIndication of a flat tire
The warning lamp lights up yel-
low. There is a flat tire or exten-
sive inflation pressure loss.
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle
carefully. Avoid sudden braking and
steering maneuvers
2. Identify damaged tire
If identification is not possible,
contact your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center.<
3. Replace the damaged wheel, refer to
Changing a tire on page 163.

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Parking lamps/side marker lamps
The front, rear and side vehicle
lighting is switched on. You can
use the parking lamps for park-
ing. For lighting on one side for parking
as an additional feature, refer to
page 103.
Low beams
When the ignition is switched off
and the low beams are on, only
the parking lamps/side marker
lamps remain on.
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Pathway lighting:
When you activate the headlamp
flasher after parking the vehicle and
switching off the lamps, the low beams
will come on for a brief period. You may
also have this function deactivated if
you wish.<
Lights on warning Whenever you open the driver's door,
after having turned the ignition key to
position 0, you will hear an acoustic
signal for a few seconds to remind you
that the lamps have not been switched
off.
On vehicles with alphanumeric Check
Control
*:
The reminder is given through the
Check Control.
Daytime driving lamps
*
The daytime driving lamps are automat-
ically switched on at ignition key posi-
tion 2.
Automatic headlamp control
*
When you set the switch to this
position, the system activates
and switches on and off the low
beams in response to changes in ambi-
ent light conditions, for instance, in tun-
nels, at dawn and dusk, and in rain and
snow.
The low beams remain switched
on regardless of the ambient light
when you switch on the front fog
lamps.<
Automatic headlamp control can-
not serve as a substitute for the
driver's judgment in determining when
the vehicle lamps should be switched
on. For example, the system cannot
detect fog. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps
manually under these conditions.<
You can have the sensitivity of the
headlamp control system adjusted
on your vehicle.<
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Brake fluidBrake fluid level
If the warning lamp lights up
or the message "CHECK
BRAKE FLUID" appears in the
Check Control: stop immedi-
ately. The brake fluid in the res-
ervoir has fallen to below the
minimum level.
Add brake fluid The brake fluid reservoir is located
under the microfilter housing trim panel
on the driver's side of the vehicle. For
adding brake fluid or for determining
and correcting the cause of brake fluid
loss, consult your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center. Your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center is familiar with
the specifications for factory-approved
DOT 4 brake fluids.
Brake fluid loss may result in extended
brake pedal travel. For this situation,
refer to the notes on page 139.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is,
it absorbs moisture from the air
over time.
In order to ensure the safety and reli-
ability of the brake system, have the
brake fluid changed every two years by
a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
Refer also to the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US models or
the Warranty and Service Guide Book-
let for Canadian models.
Brake fluid is toxic and also damages
vehicle paintwork. Always store these
agents in tightly-closed original con-
tainers kept well away from the reach of
children.
Do not spill the fluid and do not refill the
brake fluid reservoir to beyond the MAX
mark. The brake fluid could ignite upon
contact with hot engine parts and
cause serious burns.<
Always observe all applicable
environmental rules and regula-
tions when disposing of used brake
fluid.<

Everything from A to ZInterface socket for onboard
diagnosis 153
Interior lamps 104
remote control 31
Interior mirror
automatic dimming
feature 55
compass 55
Interior motion sensor 39
switching off 31, 39
Interior rearview mirror 54
Interlock, refer to Locking
steering 64
Intermittent operation,
wipers 71
J
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting 171
Jump-starting 171
K
Key Memory 63
Keys 30
Kickdown 68
L
Lamps and bulbs 159
Lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams 102
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing the load 131LATCH child-restraint
fixing 62
LEDs light-emitting
diodes 163
Length, refer to
Dimensions 179
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement 162
Liftgate 35
emergency operation,
refer to Unlocking
manually 35
opening, remote
control 31
Liftgate/tailgate
opening from inside 35
opening from outside 35
remote control 31
unlocking manually 35
Light switch 102
Light-alloy wheels, care,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs 163
Lighter 121, 122
Lighter socket 121
Lighting of instruments 104
Lights on warning 102
Limit 87
Load, refer to Cargo
loading 130Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking 34
Locking
from inside 34
from outside 31, 33
Locking and unlocking doors
from inside 34
from outside 31, 33
Locking, vehicle
from inside 34
from outside 31, 33
Low beams 102
automatic 102
bulb replacement 159
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support 46
Low-fuel warning light, refer
to Fuel gauge 77
Lug bolts 167
Lug wrench 164
Luggage compartment lid,
refer to Liftgate/tailgate 36
Luggage net 37
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 132
Luggage straps 37
Lumbar support 46
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 145
Maintenance system 152Maintenance, refer to
Service Interval Display 78
Manual operation
door lock 33
driver's door 33
fuel filler door 24
liftgate 35
panorama glass roof 42
tailgate 37
Manual transmission 66
Marking, tires 142
Master key 30
with remote control 30
Maximum cooling 112
Maximum roof weight 180
Maximum speed with winter
tires 145
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions 179
Mechanical key, refer to
Spare key 30
Mechanical seats 45
Memo 85
Memory, refer to
Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory 50
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 63
Microfilter
air conditioner 108
automatic climate
control 114