2006 BMW X5 3.0I battery

175n
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Jump starting Tow-starting and towing Your BMW is equipped with a special
nut on the left side panel as a body
ground or negative terminal, refer to
arrow in illustration.
4. Attach one end of the negative/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal
of the battery or to an engine or body
ground of the vehicle providing
assistance.
5. Connect the second terminal clamp
of the negative/– jumper cable to the
negative terminal of the battery or to
the engine or body ground of the
vehicle to be started.530us127
Starting engine1. Start the engine on the support vehi-
cle and allow it to run for several min-
utes at a fast idle.
2. Start the engine on the other vehicle
in the usual way.
If the first start attempt is not suc-
cessful, wait a few minutes before
another attempt in order to allow the
discharged battery to recharge.
3. Let the engines run for a few min-
utes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables by
reversing the connection sequence.
Depending on the cause of the mal-
function, have the battery recharged by
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cen-
ter.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Using tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting is stored
beneath the cargo floor cover. Carry it
with you at all times. It can be screwed
in at the front or rear of the vehicle.
Only use the tow fitting that
comes with the vehicle and screw
it in as far as it will go. Use the tow fit-
ting for towing only on the roadway.
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting,
e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fit-
ting. Otherwise damage to the tow fit-
ting and the vehicle can occur.<

Everything from A to Z
187n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic65
interlock62
selector lever interlock66
shiftlock66
towing176
tow-starting176
warning lamp20,21
AUTO program, refer to
Automatic air distribution
and supply109
Average fuel
consumption80,87
Average speed80,88
Avoiding alarms39
Axle loads, refer to
Weights182
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support46
Backrests, refer to Adjusting
seats45,46
Backup lamps65
replacing bulbs163
Bandages, refer to First-aid
kit24
Bar, towing176Battery171
disposal171
indicator lamp19
jump starting174
power failure171
remote control30
Belts, refer to Safety belts49
Beverage can holders, refer
to Cup holders120
Beverage holder, refer to
Cup holders120
Blower
air conditioner105
automatic climate
control109
refer to Air supply105,109
BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil153
BMW Maintenance
System156
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders120
Brake fluid155
adding155
level155
replacing155
warning lamp
19
Brake force display98
Brake hydraulic system140
warning lamp19,20
Brake lamps, replacing
bulbs163Brake lights, refer to Brake
lamps163
Brake pads140
breaking-in136
warning lamp19,21
Brake rotors
brake system140
breaking-in136
Brakes140
ABS91
brake fluid155
brake pads140
breaking-in136
handbrake64
indicator/warning
lamp19,20
Brake system
brake fluid155
brake fluid level140,155
brake pads140
breaking-in136
disk brakes140
warning lamp19
Brake wear warning
warning lamp19,21
Breakdown, Flat Tire
Monitor98
Breakdown assistance,
refer to Roadside
Assistance173
Breaking-in136Break wear warning, refer to
Brake pads140
Buttons on steering wheel23
C
California Proposition
65 Warning9
Calling, refer to telephone
Owner's Manual
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders120
Capacities183
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Care of paintwork, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure

Everything from A to ZCargo area124
capacity182
cover, refer to Roll-up
cover125
emergency operation,
refer to Unlocking
manually35,36
enlarging124
floor cover127
lamps103
lid, refer to Liftgate/
tailgate35,36
opening, remote control31
opening/closing, refer to
Liftgate35
opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate36
opening from inside35
opening from outside35
Cargo-area partition net125
Cargo bay, refer to Cargo
area124
Cargo floor, pull-out128
Cargo loading130
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Car keys, refer to Keys30Car phone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Car phone provision116
Car radio, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Car wash, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Cassette operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
CD changer, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
CD operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
Center armrest, refer to
Storage
compartments119
Center brake lamp, replacing
bulbs164
Central locking system30
interior34
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety9
Changing a wheel165
Changing gears with
automatic transmission
with Steptronic66
Changing tires145Changing wheels
compact wheel167
spare wheel167
Charge-current indicator
lamp19
Charging battery171
CHECK button77
Check Control77
Child's seat, refer to Child-
restraint systems57
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH59
Child-restraint systems57
Child-safety locks60
Chocks166
Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter121,122
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Socket121
Circulation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode105,110
Cleaning, vehicle, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cleaning rear window71
Climate control in the rear
passenger area111Clock82
12 or 24-hour mode82
hour signal83
setting82
setting, also refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
setting time and date82
Closing
from inside34
from outside31
Clothes hooks120
Clutch136
breaking-in136
Cockpit14
Code
activating88
deactivating89
establishing88
Cold starting, refer to
Starting engine63
Combination of wheels/
tires148
Comfort seat46
Comfort starting, refer to
Starting engine63
Compact Disc operation,
refer to Owner's Manual
for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Compact wheel, changing
wheels167

Everything from A to Z
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Compartments, refer to
Storage
compartments119
Compass interior rearview
mirror117
Computer79,85
also refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
Condensation, refer to
Air conditioning105,110
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Sockets121,128
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption80
Fuel consumption87
Consumption display, refer
to Energy control74
Consumption indicator, refer
to Fuel gauge75
Contents4
Controls, refer to Cockpit14
Convenience opening mode
panorama glass roof31
windows31
Convenience operation
from outside33
panorama glass roof33
windows33Coolant154
level154
temperature gauge76
warning lamp76
Coolant temperature76
Coolant temperature
gauge76
Cooling, maximum110
Cooling, refer to
Air conditioning105,110
Temperature105,109
Copyright4
Cornering light, refer to
Adaptive Head Light101
Correct tires
wheel/tire
replacement148
winter tires149
Courtesy illumination, refer
to Courtesy lighting103
Courtesy lighting103
Cruise control71
buttons on steering
wheel23
indicator lamp22
Cruising range80
,87
Cup holders120
Curb weight, refer to
Weights182
Current consumption, refer
to Energy control74Cylinders, refer to Engine
data180
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit14
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting102
Data, technical180
dimensions181
engine180
filling capacities183
weights182
Date
also refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
changing82
displaying82
Daytime driving lamps100
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control91
indicator lamp21
Deactivating the alarm in an
emergency89
Defective lamp161
Defrosting windows106,109
air conditioner106
automatic climate
control109Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
air conditioner106
automatic climate
control109
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting
windows106,109
Digital clock82
also refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
Digital compass117
Dimensions181
Dimming feature, interior
mirror138
Dipstick, engine oil152
Directional indicators, refer
to Turn signals68
Disk brakes140
Displacement, refer to
Engine specifications180
Display, refer to Instrument
cluster15,17,18
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting102
Disposal, vehicle battery171
Distance to destination86
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control90

Everything from A to ZTires
age145
breaking-in136
changing148,165
condition146
damage146
DOT Quality Grades145
flat165
inflation pressure141
size145
storage149
traction146
tread147
tread wear145
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading145
wear indicators, refer to
Tire tread147
winter tires149
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit160
Torque
engine180
lug bolts170
Tow bar176
Tow fittings175
Towing the vehicle175,176
with automatic
transmission176
Tow-rope177
Tow sockets for tow
fitting176Tow-starting175
Track width, refer to
Dimensions181
Traction146
Traction aid, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control92
Traction control, refer to
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control92
Transmission
automatic transmission
with Steptronic65
manual transmission64
Transmission lockout, refer
to P Park66
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction67
Transporting children
safely57
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing load131
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread147
Tread wear145
Trip-distance counter, refer
to Trip odometer
73
Trip odometer73
Trunk lamps, refer to Cargo
area lamps103Trunk lid, refer to
Liftgate35
Tailgate36
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions181
Turn signals68
indicator lamp22
replacing bulbs162,163
Turn signals, side, replacing
bulbs162
TV function, refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
TV set, refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
Two-axle self-leveling
suspension
display96
lowering97
raising97
U
Underbody protection, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading145
Units,
temperature73,80,109Universal garage door
control, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control114
Universal remote control114
Unlocking
from inside34
from outside31
hood150
Using antifreeze152,154
V
Vacuum cleaner,
connecting, refer to
Sockets121,128
Valve
inserts170
screw caps170
Vehicle
battery171
breaking-in136
care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
cargo loading130
measurements, refer to
Dimensions181
parking63
storage, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
weight182

Everything from A to Z
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Vehicle battery171
Vehicle jack167
jacking points170
Vehicle Memory61
Ventilation106,111
Ventilation in the rear106
Ventilation while parked113
Viscosity154
Voice command system23
Voice control, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Volume, cargo area182
W
Warning and indicator
lamps19
Warnings, refer to Check
Control77
Warning triangle24
Warranty10
refer also to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or
Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models156
Washer fluid152
Washer fluid reservoir,
content183Washer jets, refer to
Windshield washer
nozzles70
Washer reservoir, refer to
Windshield and headlamp
washer system152
Waste container, refer to
Ashtray121
Water on roads, flooding138
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Tire tread147
Weights182
Wheel/tire combinations148
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions181
Wheel bolts, wrench166
Wheel replacement148
Width, refer to
Dimensions181
Windows39
convenience operation33
defrosting, refer to
Defrosting
windows106,109
safety switch40
Windshield
defrosting, refer to
Defrosting
windshield106,109
washing70
Windshield cleaner reservoir
volume, refer to Filling
capacities183
Windshield washer, washer
fluid152
Windshield washer fluid
reservoir152
Windshield washer
nozzles70
Windshield washer system,
washer/wiper system69
Windshield wiper blades
care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
replacement160
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper/washer system69
Winter tires149
changing149
condition146
storage149
Wiper blade
replacement160
Wiper system69
Working in the engine
compartment150
Wrenches/screwdrivers,
refer to Onboard
toolkit160X
xDrive94
Xenon lamps, replacing
bulbs162
Y
Your individual vehicle8