2006 BMW X5 4.8IS suspension

181n
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Dimensions
530de210530de368
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

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 ZReverse gear
automatic transmission
with Steptronic66
manual transmission65
Roadside Assistance173
Roadside parking lamps101
replacing bulbs162
Roller blind for cargo area,
refer to Roll-up cover125
Roller sun blinds113
Roll-up cover125
Roof-mounted luggage
rack132
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing177
Rotating coin holder, refer to
Storage
compartments119
S
Safe braking140
Safety belt height
adjustment49
Safety belts49
adjusting belt height49
care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
sitting safely43
warning lamp21,49
Safety belt tensioners, refer
to Safety belts50
Safety defects11Safety feature, power
windows40
Safety systems, refer to
Airbags55
Antilock Brake System91
Brake system140
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control92
xDrive94
Screw thread for tow
fitting176
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 loading130
Securing load131
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic66Selector lever interlock, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions66
Selector lever positions,
automatic transmission
with Steptronic65
Self-leveling suspension95
2-axle self-leveling
suspension96
inactive95
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance173
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US
models156
Service Interval
Display76,156
Setting interior
temperature105,109
Setting time, refer to Prese-
lecting switch-on times84
Shifting
automatic transmission
with Steptronic66
manual transmission64
Shiftlock66
Shoulder support47
Side airbags55
Side Impact Head Protection
System55
Side tilt, permissible138Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs162
Side window blinds, refer to
Roller sun blinds113
Signal horn, refer to Horn14
Signaling briefly68
Sitting safely43
with airbags43
with head restraint43
with safety belts43
Ski bag123
Sliding sunroof, refer to
Panorama glass roof41
Snow chains149
Sockets121
Sockets in cargo area128
Soft closure aid for liftgate,
refer to Automatic Soft
Close function36
Spare fuses172
Spare key30
Spare wheel167
removal aid168
Special wash program70
Specified engine oils153
Speed
with compact wheel
170
with spare wheel171
with winter tires149
Speed limit85

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