2005 BMW X5 4.8IS bulb

Everything from A to Z
189n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
For information on breaking
in the differential, refer to
Engine and differential136
Front airbags57
Front fog lamps105
replacing bulbs161
Fuel
average
consumption83,90
display78
quality26
volume, refer to
Capacities181
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gage78
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gage78
Fuel filler door24
manual operation24
Fuel tank capacity, refer to
Capacities181
Fuel-saving driving, refer to
Energy control77
Fuses169
G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal
remote control117
Gasoline display, refer to
Fuel gage78Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality26
Gear display67
Gearshift lever, manual
transmission66
General driving notes137
Glove compartment120
Grills, refer to
Ventilation109,114
Gross weight, refer to
Weights180
Ground clearance139
H
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable
flashlight120
Handbrake66
indicator lamp19,21
Hands-free microphone,
refer to Portable
phone119
Hands-free system119
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control97
Head airbags57
Head restraints47
Headlamp control,
automatic103
Headlamp cover, care, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochureHeadlamp flasher70
indicator lamp22
Headlamp washer
reservoir150
volume, refer to Filling
capacities181
Headlamp washing system
headlamp washing72
washer fluid150
Headlamps
care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
replacing bulbs159
Heated mirrors54
Heated rear window
air conditioner108
automatic climate
control113
Heated seats52
Heated steering wheel53
Heating
exterior mirror54
rear window108,113
seats52
steering wheel53
Heating and
ventilation107,110
Heating while stationary113
Heavy cargo, refer to
Loading132
Heavy-duty cargo straps,
refer to Cargo loading132Height adjustment
seats45,46
steering wheel52
Height, refer to
Dimensions179
High beams104
headlamp flasher70
indicator lamp22
replacing bulbs160
High temperatures137
Hill Descent Control HDC97
Hills138,140
Holder for cups121
Hood148
Horn14
Hot exhaust system137
Hotel function30
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC94
Hydraulic system, brakes19
Hydroplaning137,145
I
Ice warning76
Identification, tire143
Ignition64
Ignition key30
Ignition lock64
Immobilizer function91
Imprint4

Everything from A to ZIndependent ventilation116
activating/deactivating
switch-on times87
also refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
entering switch-on
times87
switching on and off
directly87
Indicating
elements15,17,18
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting105
Indicator/warning lamp
airbags59
alarm system38
automatic transmission
with Steptronic69
brakes153
coolant temperature79
DSC95
engine temperature79
fasten safety belts49
Flat Tire Monitor102
front fog lamps105
reserve78
self-leveling
suspension98
Indicator/warning lamps,
overview19Individual air distribution112
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory63
Inflation pressure
monitoring, refer to Flat
Tire Monitor101
Inflation pressure, tires141
INSPECTION79
Instrument cluster15,17,18
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit14
Integrated universal remote
control117
Interface socket for Onboard
Diagnostics155
Interior lamps105
remote control31
Interior mirror, automatic
dimming feature138
Interior motion sensor39
switching off31,39
Interior rearview mirror55
compass55
Interlock, refer to Locking
steering64
Intermittent operation of
wipers71,73J
Jacking points167
Jump starting171
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting171
K
Key Memory63
Keys30
Kick-down68
L
Lamps and bulbs159
Lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams103
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing load132
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system62
LEDs light-emitting
diodes163
Length, refer to
Dimensions179
License plate lamp
replacing bulbs162
Liftgate35
emergency operation,
refer to Unlocking
manually35
opening, remote
control31
remote control31Liftgate/tailgate
emergency operation,
refer to Unlocking
manually35,36
opening from inside35
opening from outside35
unlocking manually35,36
Light switch103
Light-alloy wheels, care,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs163
Lighter122,123
Lighting of instruments105
Lights on warning103
Limit88
Limit speed, refer to Speed
limit88
Load, refer to Cargo
loading131
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking34
Locking
from inside34
from outside31
Locking and unlocking doors
from inside34
from outside31
Locking, vehicle
from inside34
from outside31

Everything from A to Z
191n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Low beams103
automatic103
replacing bulbs159
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support46
Low-fuel indicator lamp,
refer to Fuel gage78
Lug bolts167
torque168
Luggage compartment
capacity180
cover, refer to Roll-up
cover126
lamps, refer to Cargo area
lamps106
opening from inside35
opening from outside35
opening, with remote
control31
opening/closing, refer to
Liftgate35
opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate36
refer to Cargo area126
Luggage compartment lid,
refer to
Liftgate35
Tailgate36
Luggage compartment
net37Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack133
Luggage straps37
Lumbar support46
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires146
Maintenance system154
Maintenance, refer to
Service Interval Display79
Malfunction
automatic transmission
with Steptronic69
door lock33
fuel filler door24
liftgate35
panorama glass
sunroof42
tailgate36
Manual operation
door lock33
driver's door33
fuel filler door24
liftgate35
panorama glass
sunroof42
tailgate36
Manual transmission66
Master key30
with remote control30
Maximum cooling113Maximum roof weight180
Maximum speed with winter
tires146
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions179
Mechanical key, refer to
Door and ignition key30
Mechanical seats45
Memo86
Memory, refer to
Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory50
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory63
Microfilter
air conditioner109
automatic climate
control115
Microphone for telephone,
refer to Telephone119
MID Multi-Information
Display84
Mirror dimming feature138
Mirrors54
automatic curb monitor51
mirror heating54
mirror memory, refer to
Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory50
Mobile phone, refer to
separate Owner's ManualMobile Service, refer to
Roadside Assistance170
Multifunction steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on
steering wheel23
Multifunction switch
turn signals/headlamp
flasher70
washer/wiper system71
Multi-Information Display
MID84
N
Navigation system, refer to
Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer/Radio
and Navigation System
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints47
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation109,114
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing174

Everything from A to ZO
OBD interface socket155
Odometer76
Oil
additives, refer to
Specified engine oils151
consumption150
dipstick150
filling capacity181
specified engine oil
grades151
Oil change interval, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, US
models or Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet,
Canadian models
Oil consumption150
Oil level150
Oil pressure, indicator/
warning lamp19
Oil temperature78
OILSERVICE79
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal168
Onboard computer, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Onboard tool kit158Opening and closing
from inside34
from outside31
using door lock33
using remote control31
Output, refer to Engine
specifications178
Outside air, automatic
climate control108
Outside temperature
display76
changing unit of
measure76,83
in computer83
P
Package shelf, refer to Roll-
up cover126
Panorama glass sunroof41
automatic opening and
closing41
closing in the event of an
electrical malfunction42
comfort operation33
comfort position41
initializing42
power failure42
remote control31
Park Distance Control
PDC93Parking aid, refer to PDC
Park Distance Control93
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake66
Parking lamps103
replacing bulbs160
Parking lamps/low
beams103
Parking, vehicle65
Parts and accessories, refer
to For your own safety9
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function51
Pathway lighting103
PDC Park Distance
Control93
Permissible axle load, refer
to Weights180
Permissible gross weight,
refer to Weights180
Plastic care, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Plastic, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter109
Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter115
Portable phone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Power electric seat46Power failure169
Power rear backrests48
Power socket122
Power windows39
safety switch40
Pressure monitoring, tires
Flat Tire Monitor101
Pressure, tires141
Programming settings, refer
to Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory63
Protective function,
panorama glass
sunroof42
Pull-out cargo floor130
R
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
control30
Rain sensor71
Reading lamps
front106
rear106
Real wood, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure

Everything from A to Z
193n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Rear backrests, power48
Rear climate control114
air supply114
temperature115
Rear lamps
refer to Tail lamps161
replacing bulbs161
Rear seat back, folding126
Rear seat backrest,
electric48
Rear seats, heating52
Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds115
Rear window defroster
air conditioner108
automatic climate
control113
Rear window safety
switch40
Rear window wiper73
replacing bulbs158
Rear-seat backrest, folding
down126
Rearview mirror54
Recirculated-air mode
air conditioner108
automatic climate
control113
Refueling24
fuel filler door24Remaining distance for
service, refer to Service
Interval Display79
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range83,90
Remote control31
garage door opener, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control117
liftgate31
malfunction32
Removal aid for spare
wheel165
Removing condensation,
windows
air conditioner109
automatic climate
control112
Replacement fuses169
Replacement keys30
Replacement of tires, wheel
changes163
Replacement tire165
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs159
Replacing tires, tire
replacement143
Reporting safety defects11
Residual heat113
Restraint systems for
children59Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts49
Reverse gear
automatic transmission
with Steptronic68
manual transmission67
Roadside Assistance170
Roadside parking lamps104
replacing bulbs160
Roller sun blinds115
Roll-up cover126
Roof-mounted luggage
rack133
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing174
Rotating coin holder, refer to
Storage
compartments120
S
Safe braking140
Safety belt height
adjustment49
Safety belt tensioners, refer
to Safety belts50
Safety belts49
adjusting belt height49
care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
sitting safely43
warning lamp21,49Safety Defects11
Safety feature, power
windows40
Safety systems, refer to
Airbags57
Antilock Brake System94
Brake system140
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control95
xDrive97
Screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit158
Seat heating52
Seat memory, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel
memory50
Seats44
adjusting comfort seat46
adjusting electrically46
adjusting sports seat45
heating52
memory, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel
memory50
sitting safely43
storing adjustment50
Securing cargo, refer to
Cargo loading131
Securing load132
Selector lever interlock, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions68

Everything from A to ZSelector lever positions,
automatic transmission
with Steptronic67
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic68
Self-leveling suspension98
2-axle self-leveling
suspension99
inactive98
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US
models154
Service Interval
Display79,154
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance170
Setting interior
temperature108,112
Setting time, refer to Prese-
lecting switch-on times87
Shifting
automatic transmission
with Steptronic68
manual transmission66
Shiftlock68
Shoulder support47
Side airbags57
Side Impact Head Protection
System57Side tilt, permissible138
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs160
Side window blinds, refer to
Rear window blind115
Signaling briefly70
Sitting safely43
with airbags43
with safety belts43
Ski bag124
Snow chains147
Sockets129
Soft closure aid for liftgate,
refer to Automatic Soft
Close function36
Spare fuses169
Spare key30
Spare wheel165
removal aid165
Special wash program72
Specified engine oils151
Speed
with spare wheel168
with winter tires146
Speed limit88
Speedometer, refer to
Instrument
cluster15,17,18
Sport Program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic69Sports seat45
Stability control, refer to
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control95
xDrive97
Starting engine64
Starting problems
at very low
temperatures65
jump starting171
Status of this Owner's
Manual at time of
printing9
Steering lock64
Steering wheel
adjustment52
adjustment, automatic53
lock64
Steering wheel heater53
Steering wheel memory50
Steering wheel with multi-
function buttons23
Steptronic, refer to Manual
mode69
Stopwatch86
Storage compartments120
in the cargo area128
Storage space, refer to
Cargo area126Storing desired speed, refer
to Cruise control.74
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel memory50
Storing the seat
adjustment50
Storing tires147
Supply reservoir
washing systems150
Switches, refer to Cockpit14
Switching air conditioner
mode on and off
manually108,113
Switching off engine65
Switching on hour signal86
Switch-on times input87
Symbols8
Synthetic oil151
T
Tachometer77
Tail lamps, replacing
bulbs161
Tailgate36
unlocking manually36
Taking time, refer to
Stopwatch86
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel
tank capacity181
Technical data178
Technical modifications9

Everything from A to Z
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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Telephone119
Telephone provisions, refer
to Hands-free telephone
operation119
Telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Temperature
air conditioner108
automatic climate
control112
Temperature display
ice warning76
interior temperature112
outside
temperature76,83
setting the units76,83
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control.74
Thigh support adjustment45
Third brake lamp
refer to Center brake
lamp162
replacing bulbs162
Three-point seat belt, refer to
Safety belts49
Tightening torque of lug
bolts168
Tilt alarm sensor
remote control31
switching off39Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror51
Time of arrival90
Timer, refer to Stopwatch86
Tire Identification
Number143
Tire inflation pressure,
producing141
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire
Monitor101
Tire Quality Grading143
Tires
age143
breaking-in136
changing146,163
condition144
damage144
DOT Quality Grades143
flat163
inflation pressure141
size143
storage147
traction144
tread145
tread wear143
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading143
wear indicators, refer to
Tire tread145
winter tires146Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit158
Torque
engine178
lug bolts168
Tow bar173
Tow fitting172
Tow sockets for tow
fitting173
Towing the vehicle172,173
with automatic
transmission173
Tow-rope174
Tow-starting172
Track width, refer to
Dimensions179
Traction144
Traction aid, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control95
Traction control, refer to
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control95
Transmission
automatic transmission
with Steptronic67
manual transmission66
Transmission fault, refer to
Malfunction69
Transmission lockout, refer
to P Park68Transport securing device,
refer to Securing
cargo132
Transporting children
safely59
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread145
Tread wear143
Trip odometer76
Trip-distance counter, refer
to Trip odometer76
Trunk
opening from the inside35
opening from the
outside35
opening, with remote
control31
Trunk lamps, refer to Cargo
area lamps106
Trunk lid, refer to
Liftgate35
Tailgate36
Turn signals70
indicator lamp22
replacing bulbs160,161
Turn signals, side
replacing bulbs160
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions179
TV function, refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer

Everything from A to Z
197n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Wiper blade
replacement158
Wiper system71
Working in the engine
compartment148
Wrenches, refer to Onboard
tool kit158
X
xDrive97
Xenon lamps
replacing bulbs160