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Tow-starting and towingAccess to screw thread Front:
Use a screwdriver to press the right or
left cover out, refer to arrows. 530de370
Rear:
Pull the cover off. Being towed
Make sure that the ignition key is
in position 1, otherwise the steer-
ing lock could engage and it would not
be possible to steer the vehicle. When
the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. This requires increased
braking and steering effort.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers
depending on the local regulations.
If the electrical system fails, mark the
vehicle to be towed, e.g. with a sign or
warning triangle in the rear window.
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Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h and a towing dis-
tance of 95 miles/150 km, otherwise
the automatic transmission may be
damaged.<
Manual transmission:
Gearshift lever in idle position
Automatic transmission:
Selector lever in N.
Towing methodsIn some countries, towing with a tow
bar or rope on public roads is not per-
mitted.
Familiarize yourself with all regulations
on towing in the respective country.
With tow bar:
The towing vehicle may not be
lighter than the vehicle to be
towed, otherwise handling will be
uncontrollable.<
The tow fitting of both vehicles should
be on the same side. If an angled posi-
tion of the bar cannot be avoided, be
aware of the following:
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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Tow-starting and towing>The freedom of movement is
restricted during cornering
>The angled position of the tow bar
creates lateral forces.
Only attach the tow bar to the tow
fittings, as attachment to other
vehicle parts can lead to damage.<
With tow-rope:
When starting off in the towing vehicle,
make sure that the tow-rope is taut.
Use nylon ropes or nylon straps
for towing, and avoid all exces-
sively sudden jerking movements. Only
attach tow ropes to the tow fittings, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<
With tow truck:
Do not tow the X5 with the front or
rear axle raised individually, other-
wise the wheels may lock and the
transfer case may be damaged.<
The X5 may only be transported on a
flat bed.530de403
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start vehicles with an
automatic transmission.
For information on jump starting, refer
to page174.<
Only tow-start vehicles with a catalytic
converter with the engine cold. It is bet-
ter to jump start the engine, refer to
page174.
1. Switch on the hazard warning flash-
ers and observe local regulations.
2. Turn the ignition key to position 2.
3. Shift into 3rd gear.
4. Tow-start with the clutch completely
depressed and slowly release the
clutch. After the engine starts, imme-
diately depress the clutch again
completely.
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 page94.<
Everything from A to Z
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Speedometer15,17,18
refer to Instrument
cluster15,17,18
Sport Program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic67
Sports seat45
Stability control, refer to
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control92
xDrive94
Starting, refer to Starting
engine62
Starting engine62
Starting problems
at very low
temperatures63
jump starting174
Status of this Owner's
Manual at time of printing9
Steering lock62
Steering wheel
adjustment52
buttons on steering
wheel23
entry/exit aid53
heating53
lock62
memory50
Steering wheel adjustment,
automatic53
Steering wheel heater53Steering wheel memory50
Steering wheel with multi-
function buttons23
Steptronic, refer to Manual
operation67
Stopwatch83
Storage compartments119
Storage compartments in
cargo area127
Storage space, refer to
Cargo area124
Storing desired speed, refer
to Cruise control71
Storing seat adjustment50
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel memory50
Storing tires149
Supply reservoir, washer
systems152
Switches, refer to Cockpit14
Switching air conditioner
mode on and off
manually105,110
Switching off engine
63
Switching on hour signal83
Switch-on times, entering84
Symbols8
Synthetic oil153
T
Tachometer74Tailgate36
emergency operation,
refer to Unlocking
manually35,36
opening, remote control31
remote control31
unlocking manually36
Tail lamps, replacing
bulbs163
Taking time, refer to
Stopwatch83
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel
tank capacity183
Technical data180
Technical modifications9
Telephone116
refer to separate Owner’s
Manual
Telephone provisions, refer
to Hands-free telephone
operation116
Temperature
air conditioner105
automatic climate
control109
Temperature display
interior temperature109
outside temperature73,80
outside temperature
warning73
setting the units73,80Temperature of coolant,
refer to Coolant temper-
ature gauge76
Temperature warning73
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control71
Thigh support adjustment45
Third brake lamp
refer to Center brake
lamp164
replacing bulbs164
Three-point belt49
Tightening torque of lug
bolts170
Tilt alarm sensor39
remote control31
switching off39
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror51
Time of arrival87
Timer, refer to Stopwatch
83
Tire Identification
Number145
Tire inflation pressure141
producing141
Tire inflation pressure
monitoring, refer to Flat
Tire Monitor98
Tire Quality Grading145
