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Indicator and warning lamps Technology that monitors itself Indicator and warning lamps that are
identified by
+ are tested for proper
functioning whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for dif-
ferent periods of time.
If a malfunction should occur in one of
the monitored systems, the corre-
sponding lamp will not go out after the
engine is started or it will light up while
the vehicle is moving. The section
below will instruct you on what to do in
this situation.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current
+
The battery is not being
charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator drive belt or in the
charging circuit of the alternator. Have
the system checked immediately.
If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could
be damaged due to overheating. When
the drive belt is defective, you will also
have to exert increased steering
effort.<
Engine oil pressure
+
Stop immediately and switch off
the engine. Check the engine oil
level; top up as required. If the oil level
is correct: have the system checked
immediately.
Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged due to
inadequate lubrication.<
Handbrake
*/
brake hydraulic system
+
Lights up with handbrake
engaged.
For additional information, refer to
page64
Lights up although the handbrake is
released: stop immediately. The brake
fluid in the reservoir has fallen to below
the minimum level. At the same time, a
considerably longer brake pedal travel
may be noticeable. Have the system
checked immediately.
During continued driving,
increased brake pedal pressure
may be necessary and considerably
longer braking distances may result.
Please remember to adapt your driving
style accordingly.<
Before continuing your journey, be sure
to read the notes on pages140
and155.
Also lights up in the Check Control with
the message CHECK BRAKE LININGS.
Display of the previously
described malfunction in Cana-
dian models.
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Keys Central locking system The key set 1 Each master key with remote control
contains a long-life battery as a
power supply, which is automatically
recharged in the ignition lock while
driving. It is therefore necessary to
use each master key at least twice
per year in order to maintain the
charge. Depending on which master
key the vehicle detects during
unlocking, different settings will be
requested and executed in the vehi-
cle, refer to Vehicle and Key memory
on page61.530de367
2 Spare key for storage in a safe place,
such as in your wallet.
This key does not fit in the lock of the
glove compartment. This is an advan-
tage in a hotel, for example. The key
is not intended for continuous use.Replacement keys Additional or replacement keys are
available at your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center.
The concept The central locking system is ready for
operation as soon as you close the front
doors. The system engages or releases
the locks on the
>doors
>liftgate/tailgate
>fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be
operated
>from outside via the remote control
as well as via the driver's door lock
>from inside via the button for the cen-
tral locking system.
If the system is locked from inside, the
fuel filler door remains unlocked, refer
to page34.
When the system is actuated from out-
side of the vehicle, the anti-theft system
is actuated simultaneously. This pre-
vents the doors from being unlocked via
lock buttons or door handles. The alarm
system is also armed or disarmed.
In an accident of sufficient severity the
central locking system automatically
unlocks, but only doors which have not
been locked separately with the lock
buttons, refer to page34. In addition,
the hazard warning flashers and the
interior lamps are switched on.
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Opening and closing: from outside
If the vehicle is locked, the liftgate
is also locked again when closed.
Before and after a trip, be sure that the
liftgate was not opened unintention-
ally.<
Panic modeWhen the alarm system is armed, you
can trigger an alarm in response to an
impending danger by pressing and
holding the button for more than two
seconds.
To switch off the alarm
Press the button.
Malfunction The remote control can be subjected to
malfunctions by local radio waves.
Should the remote control fail to oper-
ate owing to interference of this kind,
unlock and lock the vehicle via the door
lock using the master key.
If it is no longer possible to lock the
vehicle via the remote control, the bat-
tery is discharged. Use this remote con-
trol during an extended drive; this will
recharge the battery, refer to page30.
For US owners onlyThe transmitter and receiver units com-
ply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal
Communication Commission regula-
tions. Operation is governed by the fol-
lowing:
FCC ID: LX8EWS
LX8FZVS
LX8FZVE
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
>this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications
to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.<
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Starting engine Switching off engineDo not allow the engine to warm up by
leaving it running while the vehicle
remains stationary. Instead, begin to
drive immediately at a moderate engine
speed.
X5 3.0i:
Do not end the starting procedure too
soon, but do not continue for longer
than approx. 20 seconds. Release the
ignition key immediately as soon as the
engine starts.
X5 4.4i, 4.8is:
Your BMW is equipped with the conve-
nience starting feature. With this fea-
ture, it is sufficient to turn the ignition
key only briefly to position 3 'Start
engine' and to let go of it right away.
The starter actuation continues to oper-
ate automatically for a certain period of
time and is stopped automatically as
soon as the engine has started.
The automatic starting mode will not
operate or will be canceled if the bat-
tery voltage is insufficient. The engine
can be jump started, refer to page174.Should the engine fail to start on the
first attempt, if it is very hot or cold, for
instance:
>Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Cold starts at altitudes above 3,300 ft/
1,000 meters and at very low tempera-
tures, from approx. +57/–156:
>For the initial starting attempt, allow
the starter to remain engaged some-
what longer, approx. 10 seconds.
Engine idle speed is controlled by the
engine computer system. Increased
speeds at startup are normal and
should decrease as the engine warms
up. If engine speed does not decrease,
service is required.
To prevent the battery from being
drained, always switch off electrical
devices that are not in use. Switch the
ignition off when the vehicle is not
being driven.
Extended starting attempts, char-
acterized by excessively frequent
or long periods with the starter
engaged, can lead to damage of the
catalytic converter.<
Manual transmission:
1. Turn the ignition key to position 1
or 0
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
Automatic transmission:
1. Shift into selector lever position P
2. Turn the ignition key to position 1
or 0.
Do not remove the ignition key
when the vehicle is moving, other-
wise, the steering could lock.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key and lock the
steering.
Manual transmission:
Always engage the handbrake when
parking on slopes and inclined sur-
faces. Even placing the gearshift lever
in 1st gear or reverse may not provide
adequate resistance to rolling.
Automatic transmission:
Place the selector lever in the P posi-
tion.<
Automatic transmission:
The vehicle must be stationary and the
selector lever in Park before you can
remove the ignition key.
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Computer
* in MID
After three incorrect code entries, or
three attempts to start the engine with-
out a code entry, the alarm will sound
for 30 seconds on vehicles fitted with
an alarm system.
Deactivating the alarm in an emer-
gency:
If you have forgotten the code, proceed
as follows:
1. Disconnect the battery, wait approx.
2 minutes, then reconnect it. Note
that on vehicles with an alarm sys-
tem, the alarm will sound
2. Set the ignition key to position 1: the
time display will count down for the
next ten minutes
3. After ten minutes, start the engine.
If the code becomes available
again in the meantime, it can be
entered during the waiting period after
pressing the CODE button.<
Remote controlThe computer button on the turn signal
lever can be used to select the items of
computer information to be displayed.
To do this, press:
>the button on the lever until PROG
shows on the display
>the MID buttons in the order in which
you wish the information to be dis-
played.
Each time an entry is stored, the pro-
gram number appears on the display.
To terminate the selection procedure:
Press the right side of the button.530de228
To have all the available information
displayed, press
>the button on the lever until PROG
shows on the display
>the SET button.
To obtain individual items of informa-
tion, briefly press the button as often as
necessary.
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Adaptive Head Light
*
High beams/roadside parking lamps
The concept Adaptive Head Light is a variable head-
lamp control system that enables better
illumination of the road surface.
Depending on the steering angle and
other assumptions, the light from the
headlamp follows the course of the
road.Activating Adaptive Head Light
In ignition key position 2, turn
the light switch to the position
'Automatic headlamp control',
refer to page100.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the
Adaptive Head Light
>is not active when driving in reverse
>is active only when pointing toward
the passenger side.
MalfunctionsThe LED next to the symbol for auto-
matic headlamp control flashes. Adap-
tive Head Light is faulty or has failed.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
1High beams
2Headlamp flasher
3 Roadside parking lamps Roadside parking lamps, left or
right
*
As an additional feature, you can illumi-
nate your vehicle on either side for
parking, if you wish:
With the ignition key in position 0,
engage the lever in the appropriate turn
signal position.
The roadside parking lamps
drain the battery. Avoid use for
extended periods of time, otherwise, it
will no longer be possible to start the
engine.<530de265
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Interior lamps The interior lamps operate automati-
cally. Switching interior lamps on and
off manually Briefly press button 1.
If you want the interior lamps to remain
off all the time, press and hold the but-
ton for approx. 3 seconds.
Briefly press the button to revert to nor-
mal operation.
The button for the interior lamps in the
rear passenger area only switches
these lamps on and off. 530ue263
Reading lamps
*
Reading lamps are located at the front
and in the rear next to the dome light.
They can be switched on and off with
the respective buttons 2 located next to
them.Footwell and cargo area lamps The lamps are controlled in the same
manner as the front interior lamps.Courtesy lighting
*
This lighting system in the two exterior
mirrors illuminates the ground in the
area near the two front doors. It is also
controlled in the same manner as the
front interior lamps, but it does not
function while the vehicle is moving.
In order to prevent battery dis-
charge, all of the lamps in the
vehicle are switched off automatically
approx. 15 minutes after the ignition
key is turned to position 0.<
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