2006 BMW X5 4.8IS inflation pressure

146n
Tire identification marks Wheel/tire condition Traction The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on speci-
fied government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydro-
planing, or peak traction characteris-
tics.< TemperatureThe temperature grades are A, the
highest, B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive tem-
perature can lead to a sudden flat tire.
The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law.
The temperature grade for this tire
is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible a tire failure.< M+SWinter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties
than summer tires.
Wheel/tire damage Inspect your wheels and tires frequently
for tread wear, signs of damage and for
foreign objects lodged in the tread.
Check the tread pattern depth.
Please note that low-profile tires
make your wheels, tires and sus-
pension parts more susceptible to road
hazard and consequential damages.
Unusual vibrations encountered during
normal vehicle operation can indicate
tire failure or some other vehicle mal-
function. This can, for example, be
caused by driving over curbs. This is
also true for irregularities in the vehi-
cle's handling characteristics, such as a
pronounced tendency to pull to the left
or right. Should this occur, respond by
immediately reducing your speed.
Carefully proceed – or have your vehicle
towed – to the nearest BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center or tire dealer to
have the wheels or tires inspected.
Tire damage, extending to sudden and
complete loss of pressure in extreme
cases, can pose a potentially lethal
safety hazard for the vehicle's occu-
pants and other road users alike.<

170n
Changing a wheel5. Position the jack at the jacking point
closest to the flat tire so that the jack
base is vertically below the jacking
point and the entire surface of the
head of the jack will move into the
square recess of the jacking point,
refer to the illustration detail, when
the jack is cranked.
6. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel
you are changing is raised from the
ground.
7. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove
the wheel.
8. Remove accumulations of mud or dirt
from the mounting surfaces of the
wheel and hub. Clean the lug bolts.
9. Move the spare wheel into position.
Secure the wheel by turning at least
two lug bolts into opposite bolt
holes. 530de236
10. Screw in the remaining lug bolts.
Tighten all the bolts securely in a
diagonal pattern.
11. Lower the jack and remove it from
beneath the vehicle.
12. Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal
pattern.
13. Check and correct the tire inflation
pressure at the earliest opportunity.
After mounting the spare wheel or
correcting the inflation pressure,
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor,
refer to page99.
Protect valve stems and valves from dirt
using screw-on valve stem caps. Dirt in
the valve stems frequently leads to slow
leaks.
The vehicle jack is designed for
changing wheels only. Do not
attempt to raise another vehicle model
with it or to raise any load of any kind.
To do so could cause accidents and
personal injury.
To ensure safety, always have the lug
bolts checked with a calibrated torque
wrench as soon as possible to ensure
that they are tightened to the specified
torque. The tightening torque is
101 lb ft/140 Nm.<
Store the wheel and the tools in the
order opposite that for removal.
Before removing the support rod,
be sure that the tailgate is held
down firmly. If you fail to do so, it could
spring upward abruptly and cause per-
sonal injury and vehicle damage.
After you remove the rod, close the tail-
gate carefully. Continue to hold it firmly
until it is completely closed.<
If light-alloy wheels other than Genuine
BMW light-alloy wheels have been
mounted, it may be necessary to use
different lug bolts for those wheels.
Replace the defective tire as soon as
possible and have the new wheel/tire
balanced. Driving with compact wheelDrive reservedly and do not exceed a
maximum speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Altered handling characteristics, such
as reduced track stability during brak-
ing, longer braking distances and
altered self-steering properties at the
driving limit can occur. These proper-
ties are more apparent in conjunction
with winter tires.

Everything from A to ZA
Ability to climb, refer to
Driving on poor roads138
ABS Antilock Brake
System91
warning lamp20
Accessories, refer to For
your own safety9
Accident, refer to
Emergency call173
Roadside Assistance173
Activated-charcoal filter112
Adaptive Head Light101
Adjusting cooling capacity of
rear climate control112
Adjusting seats44
electric46
electric comfort seat46
mechanical45
mechanical sports seat45
Air, drying, refer to Air
conditioning105,110
Airbags55
sitting safely43
warning lamp21
Air circulation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode105
Air conditioner104
Air conditioning
air conditioner105
automatic climate
control110Air distribution
air conditioner105
automatic climate
control109
individual109
Airing, refer to
Ventilation106,111
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation106,111
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure141
Air recirculation, refer to
AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control110
Air supply
air conditioner105
automatic climate
control109
rear climate control112
Air vents, refer to
Ventilation104,107
Alarm system38
avoiding unintentional
alarms39
All-season tires, refer to
Special features of winter
tires149
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive94
Antenna, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochureAntifreeze
coolant154
washer fluid152
Antilock Brake System
ABS91
warning lamp20
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system38
Anti-theft system30
Anti-trapping
mechanism40,42
panorama glass roof42
power windows40
Armrest, refer to Storage
compartments119
Artificial leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Artificial wood trim, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray121
front121
rear121
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control110Automatic
air distribution109
air supply109
cruise control71
headlamp control100
recirculated-air control
AUC110
steering wheel
adjustment53
Automatic car wash, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Automatic climate
control107
Automatic cruise control71
Automatic curb monitor51
Automatic headlamp
control100
Automatic rear window
washer71
Automatic Soft Close
function, liftgate36
Automatic speed reduction
for descents, refer to HDC
Hill Descent Control94

Everything from A to Z
191n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Fastening seat belts
refer to Safety belts49
Fasten safety belts
warning lamp21,49
Fault displays, refer to Check
Control77
Filter, refer to
Microfilter106
Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter112
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit24
First-aid kit24
Flashlight119
Flat, compact wheel167
Flat tire165
compact wheel167
Flat Tire Monitor98
refer to Changing a
wheel165
refer to Tire inflation
pressure141
spare wheel167
Flat Tire Monitor98
false alarms98
initializing system99
limits of system98
show chains149
warning lamp99
Flooding, refer to Driving
through water138Floor mats, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Fluid level, indicator lamp21
Fog lamps, indicator lamp22
Folding floor cover up128
Folding rear backrest124
Folding rear seat back124
Footbrake, refer to General
driving notes137
Footwell lamps103
For information on breaking
in the differential, refer to
Engine and differential136
Four-wheel drive system,
refer to xDrive94
Front airbags55
Front fog lamps102
replacing bulbs163
Fuel
average
consumption80,87
display75
quality26
volume, refer to
Capacities183
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge75
Fuel filler door24
manual operation24
Fuel gauge75Fuel-saving driving, refer to
Energy control74
Fuel tank capacity, refer to
Capacities183
Full preparation package
mobile phone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Fuses172
G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal
remote control114
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality26
Gasoline display, refer to
Fuel gauge75
Gear display65
Gearshift lever, manual
transmission64
General driving notes137
Glove box, refer to Glove
compartment119
Glove compartment119
Grills, refer to
Ventilation106,111
Gross weight, refer to
Weights182
Ground clearance139H
Handbrake64
indicator lamp19,21
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable
flashlight119
Hands-free microphone,
refer to Telephone116
Hands-free system116
refer to Microphone116
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control94
Head airbags55
Headlamp control,
automatic100
Headlamp cover, care, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Headlamp flasher68
indicator lamp22
Headlamps
care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
replacing bulbs161
Headlamp washer
reservoir152
volume, refer to Filling
capacities183
Headlamp washer system
headlamp washing70
washer fluid152

Everything from A to ZHead restraints47
adjusting47
installing in front48
removing and installing in
rear48
removing in front48
sitting safely43
Heated mirrors54
Heated rear window
air conditioner105
automatic climate
control110
Heated seats52
Heated steering wheel53
Heater
rear window105,110
steering wheel53
Heating
exterior mirror54
residual heat
utilization110
seats52
Heating and
ventilation104,107
Heating while stationary110
Heavy cargo, refer to Cargo
loading131
Heavy-duty cargo straps,
refer to Cargo loading131
Height, refer to
Dimensions181Height adjustment
seats45,46
steering wheel52
High beams101
headlamp flasher68
indicator lamp22
replacing bulbs162
High temperatures137
Hill Descent Control HDC94
Hills138,140
Holder for cups120
Hood150
Horn14
Hotel function30
Hot exhaust system137
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC91
Hydraulic system, brakes19
Hydroplaning137,147
I
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning
73
Identification, tire145
Ignition62
Ignition key30
Ignition key positions, refer
to Ignition lock62
Ignition lock62
Immobilizer function88
Imprint4Independent ventilation,
refer to Parked car
ventilation113
Indicating
elements15,17,18
Indicator/warning lamp
airbags57
alarm system38
automatic transmission
with Steptronic67
brakes155
coolant temperature76
DSC92
engine temperature76
fasten safety belts49
Flat Tire Monitor99
front fog lamps102
reserve75
self-leveling
suspension95
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview19
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting102
Individual air distribution109
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory61
Inflation pressure, tires, refer
to Tire inflation
pressure141Initializing, refer to Power
loss42
INSPECTION76
Instrument cluster15,17,18
refer to Cockpit14
Instrument lighting102
Instrument panel14
Integrated universal remote
control114
Interface socket for Onboard
Diagnostics157
Interior lamps103
remote control31
Interior mirror, automatic
dimming feature138
Interior motion sensor
39
switching off31,39
Interior rearview mirror54
compass117
Interlock, refer to Steering
lock engaged62
Intermittent operation of
wipers69,71
Interval Display, Service76
J
Jacking points for vehicle
jack170
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting174
Jump starting174

Everything from A to Z
197n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
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

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

So that you will have important speci-
fications available when you stop to
refuel, we recommend that you fill in
this table with data which apply to your
vehicle.
Consult the index for individual specifi-
cations.
FuelPlease enter your preferred fuel here. Engine oilThe oil volume between the two marks
on the oil dipstick corresponds to
approx. 1.1 US quarts/1 liter. Designation
QualityTire inflation pressures
Summer tires Winter tires
Front Rear Front Rear
4 persons
5 persons or 4 plus luggage
Refueling