2006 BMW X5 3.0I Owner's Manual

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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
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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.<

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An engine performance test is authorized only on an appropriate chassis dynamometer. X5 3.0i X5 4.4i X5 4.8is
Displacement
Number of cylinders cu in/cm
3
181.8/2,979
6268.4/4,398
8292.9/4,799
8
Maximum output
at engine speed hp
rpm225
5,900315
5,400355
6,200
Maximum torque
at engine speed Ib ft/Nm
rpm214/290
3,500324/440
3,600369/500
3,500
Engine specifications

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Dimensions
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All dimensions are given in inches/mm. Height: with self-leveling suspension 67.2/1,707; without self-leveling
suspension 67.5/1,715; X5 4.8is 66.4-67.8/1,668-1,723. Height with roof-mounted luggage rack: with self-leveling
suspension 68.5/1,740; without self-leveling suspension 68.9/1,750. Track width: X5 3.0i 62.0/1,576;
X5 4.8is front 61.7/1,566, rear 62.8/1,596. Min. turning circle dia.: 39.7 ft/12.1 meters.
73.7/1,872
85.8/2,180
61.4/1,560
61.4/1,560
111.0/2,820183.7/4,667
67.2/1,707
81.7/2,076

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Weights X5 3.0i X5 4.4i X5 4.8is
Curb weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission lbs./kg
lbs./kg4,652/2,110
4,696/2,130 –
4,927/2,235 –
5,016/2,275
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission lbs./kg
lbs./kg6,008/2,725
6,008/2,725 –
6,008/2,725 –
6,008/2,725
Load
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs./kg
lbs./kg1,356/615
1,312/595–
1,080/490–
992/450
Approved front axle load lbs./kg
2,712/1,230 2,789/1,265 2,789/1,265
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 3,307/1,500 3,307/1,500 3,307/1,500
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 16.4/465, according to DIN
69.01/1,955, according to SAE

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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
including a reserve of:
X5 3.0i
X5 4.4i, 4.8isgal./liters
gal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 24.6/approx. 93
approx. 2.1/approx. 8
approx. 2.6/approx. 10Fuel specification: page26
Windshield washer system
with headlamp washer system quarts/liters approx. 8.2/approx. 7.8 For details: page152
Engine with oil filter change
X5 3.0i
X5 4.4i, 4.8isquarts/liters
quarts/liters8.0/7.5
8.5/8.0BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.
For details: page153

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