2007 BMW X5 3.0I seats

Transporting children safely
54 When using the cargo bay cover, the upper
retaining strap must be routed between the rear
backrest and the cargo bay cover.
Mounting tether strap on 2nd row seats
On outer seats:
1.Slide the head restraint upward.
2.Guide the upper retaining strap between
the head restraint brackets.
3.Hook in the upper retaining strap on the
mounting point with the hook.
4.Slide the head restraint into the bottom
position.
5.Pull upper retaining strap taut.
On center seat with equipment with two rows of
seats:
1.Fold the center armrest somewhat toward
the front.
2.Guide the upper retaining strap through the
opening in the center armrest.
3.Fold back and engage the center armrest.
4.Hook in the upper retaining strap at the
mounting point.
5.Pull the upper retaining strap taut.On center seat with equipment with three rows
of seats:
1.Slide head restraint upward.
2.Guide the upper retaining strap between
the head restraint brackets.
3.Hook in the upper retaining strap on the
mounting point with the hook.
4.Slide the head restraint into the bottom
position.
5.Pull the upper retaining strap taut.
LATCH child restraint fixing system
LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil-
dren.
To attach and use a LATCH child restraint
system, follow the operating and safety
instructions of the system manufacturer.<
Before attaching the LATCH child's seat, pull
the belt away from the region of the child
restraint fixing system.
Access to brackets
The anchor points for the LATCH anchors are
located at the positions indicated by arrows in
the gap between the seat and the backrest.
Make sure that both lower LATCH anchor
fittings are properly engaged and the
child restraint system firmly contacts the back-
rest.<

Climate
106
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the air vents to direct the flow of cool air
in your direction, for instance, if the interior has
become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the air vents so that the air flows past you
and is not directed straight at you.
Ventilation in rear
1Knurled wheels to smoothly open and close
air vents
2Knurled wheel for adjusting the tempera-
ture in the upper body region:
>Turn toward blue: colder
>Turn toward red: warmer
3Levers to change the air vent direction
Heating and ventilation of 3rd row
seats*
The air in the area of the 3rd row seats can be
heated or recirculated. Air vents are located in
the storage tray area between the seats and in
the footwell of the 3rd row seats.1Knurled wheel:
>Activating heating and distributing air in
footwell:
Turn toward front
>Distributing air in storage compartment
area between seats:
Turn toward rear
2Button for switching on blower:
LED lights up
The heating is not ready for operation
without switching on the blower. After the
heating is switched off, the blower can be used
to recirculate the air within the vehicle, e.g. at
high temperatures. To do this, turn the knurled
wheel1 toward the rear and switch on the
blower, button2.<
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter
provides additional protection by filtering gas-
eous pollutants from the outside air. This com-
bined filter is changed during maintenance by
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
You can select a display of more detailed infor-
mation on the Control Display, refer to page71.

Climate
108
Air volume, manual
You can vary the air volume by
pressing on the corresponding
side. You can reactivate the auto-
matic mode for the air volume with the AUTO
button.
Switching off rear automatic climate
control
You can select the lowest blower
speed by pressing and holding the
left side. Pressing again switches
off the rear automatic climate control. The air
volume, the heater and the cooling function are
all switched off.
The rear automatic climate control can
also be switched off with iDrive. To switch
on the rear automatic climate control again, the
system must first be reactivated, refer to Acti-
vating rear automatic climate control.<
You can switch on the system again by pressing
any button of the rear automatic climate control.
Rear ventilation
1Knurled wheels to smoothly open and close
air vents
2Knurled wheels to adjust temperature in
upper body region; can be adjusted sepa-
rately for left and right:
>Turn toward blue: colder
>Turn toward red: warmer
3Levers to change the air vent direction1Lever to change the air vent direction
2Knurled wheel to smoothly open and close
air vents
For information on the ventilation of the 3rd row
seats, refer to page106.
Parked car ventilation*
The concept
The parked car ventilation blows air into the
passenger compartment to lower interior tem-
peratures.
It is ready to use in the parked-car mode at any
outside temperature.
You can set two different times for the system
to start. The parked car ventilation can also be
switched on and off directly. It remains
switched on for 30 minutes.
Since the system uses a substantial amount of
electrical current, you should refrain from acti-
vating it twice in succession without allowing
the battery to be recharged in normal operation
between use.
The air emerges through the upper body region
air vents in the instrument panel. Therefore,
please open the air vents.
The parked car ventilation is operated via iDrive.
Switching on and off directly
iDrive, for explanation of concept, refer to
page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the left to open
"Climate".

Controls
113Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Setting language
You can set the language of the display.
Press the adjustment button for approx.
12-13 seconds. Briefly press the adjustment
button again to switch between English "E" and
German "O".
The setting is automatically stored after approx.
10 seconds.
Roller sun blinds for rear side
windows*
Pull the loop of the roller sun blind and hook
onto bracket.
With roller sun blinds attached, do not
open the windows during travel. The
blinds may otherwise be damaged by the
wind.<
Glove compartment
Opening
Press the button. The covers open upward and
downward and the lighting in the glove com-
partment switches on.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent while the vehicle is being driven,
close the glove compartment immediately after
use.<
Closing
Press one of the two covers closed; both covers
are closed.
Center armrest
A storage compartment is located under the
armrest between the front seats and, depend-
ing on the vehicle's equipment, also a cover for
the mobile phone bracket or snap-in adapter.
Also refer to page188.
Opening cover
Press the button; the respective cover folds
upward.
Connection for external audio device
You can connect an external audio device, e.g. a
CD or an MP3 player, and play the sound via the
vehicle loudspeakers, refer to page171.
Rechargeable flashlight*
The flashlight can remain plugged in continu-
ously. Pull the flashlight out of the socket when
needed.
To avoid possibly damaging the lamp,
always ensure that it is switched off
before inserting it in the socket.<
Storage compartments
There are other storage compartments in the
doors as well as in the front and rear center con-
sole
*.
Storage nets
* are located on the backrests of
the front seats.
Do not stow hard or sharp-edged objects
in the storage nets or the net, otherwise
there is an increased risk of injury in an acci-
dent.<

Practical interior accessories
114
Clothes hooks
Clothes hooks are located near the grab han-
dles in the rear.
When hanging clothing on the hooks,
ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's
vision. Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks.
If you do so, they could cause personal injury to
occupants during braking or evasive maneu-
vers.<
Cup holders
Do not place containers made of glass in
the cup holders. This would lead to an
increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent. Do not force unsuitable containers into
the cup holders, as otherwise damage can
result.<
Front
Slide back the cover.
Rear
Release the center armrest with the button in
the lower section of the opening under the head
restraint and then fold down the armrest.Press the button; the cover folds forward.
On vehicles with 3rd row seats*
Fold down the center armrest.
Press the button; the cup holders are opened.
3rd row seats*
The cup holders are located in the center con-
sole between the seats.
Ashtray
Front
To open the cover, slide it forward.

Controls
117Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Do not allow the separation net to snap
back, otherwise there is a risk of injury
and the separation net may be damaged.<
Expanding cargo bay
The rear seat backrest is divided. You can fold
down both sides separately in order to expand
the cargo bay.
Reach into the recess and pull toward the front.
When you fold back the backrest, be sure
that the catch engages securely. The red
warning indicator disappears in the recess
when the catch is engaged. If it is not properly
engaged, transported cargo could enter the
passenger compartment during braking or eva-
sive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occu-
pants.<
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the safety belt information on
page40.<
Storage compartments in
cargo bay
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing storage compartments are provided in
the cargo bay.
>Storage compartments behind the remov-
able side panels in the cargo bay on the
right and left, and under the floor panel flap.
>Storage tray
* under the floor panel flap,
capacity approx. 21 US gal/80 liters.
>Retaining straps
* on the left and right side
panel for securing small objects.>Hooks
*, e.g. for hanging up shopping bags
or carrier bags on the left and right in the
cargo bay.
>Net
* on the left side panel of the cargo bay
for smaller objects.
>Lashing rail with lashing eyes
*. You can
secure heavy-duty cargo straps on the lash-
ing eyes.
They can be removed at the notches in the
rails. To move the lashing eyes, press the
button.
Read and comply with the information
enclosed with the heavy-duty cargo
straps.<
Floor panel flap
To access the onboard toolkit etc.
To open, swing up the flap by the handle, refer
to arrow.
Depending on the model, the floor panel flap
can be locked
*.
Adaptive fixing system*
The adaptive fixing system is used to divide up
the cargo bay. It consists of two brackets with a
telescopic rail and retaining straps. These are
guided into the two rails on the cargo bay floor.
Before using the adaptive fixing system,
fold up and engage the backrest of the
2nd or 3rd
* row seats and hook in the partition
net
*, as otherwise the cargo can be thrown
around in the vehicle interior in an accident.<

Practical interior accessories
118 1Brackets
2Telescopic rail
3Notch in the cargo bay rail
Mounting brackets
The two brackets are connected with a tele-
scopic rail.
1.Mount the bracket in the respective notch
of the rail on the cargo bay floor.
2.Press down the bracket to push it into the
desired position.
3.Check the firm seating of the brackets.
They must be clearly heard to engage.
Dividing up cargo bay
You can position the cargo as follows:
>between the rear backrest and the tele-
scopic rail
>between the telescopic rail and the retain-
ing strap
Positioning cargo between telescopic rail and
retaining strap:
1.Lay the cargo on the telescopic rail. Press
the button, arrow1, and pull the retaining
strap around the cargo, arrow2.2.Hook the retaining strap in the mounts3 on
the telescopic rail.
3.Press the button of the bracket, arrow1.
The retaining strap is tensioned.
You can also hook both retaining straps
into each other.<
Removing brackets
Press down the bracket and slide it up to the
notches of the rails. Then remove the brackets.
Ski bag*
Designed for safe, clean transport of up to
4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards.
With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length
o f u p t o 6 . 9 f t / 2 . 1 0 m . W h e n s k i s o f 6 . 9 f t / 2 . 1 0 m
in length are loaded, the ski bag will tend to con-
tract, reducing its overall capacity.
Before loading the ski bag, fold in the dis-
play screen of the DVD system in the
rear
*, as otherwise the display screen could be
damaged.<
Loading
1.Fold down the center armrest, press the
button and open the cover.
2.Press the button again; the cover in the
cargo bay opens. If you press the button
firmly the first time, this cover also opens.
3.Extend the ski bag between the front seats
and fill it. The zipper facilitates access to the
stowed items and drying of the ski bag.

Wheels and tires
216
Tire inflation pressures for X5 3.0si/4.8i with two rows of seats
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in psi/
kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
Compact wheel
*:
T 155/90 D 18 113 M61/420 61/420 61/420 61/420 61/420 61/420
without sport package:
255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL 32/220 32/220 32/220 32/220 32/220 36/250
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL 32/220 33/230 32/220 32/220 32/220 36/250
Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL 32/220 - 32/220 - 32/220 -
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL - 32/220 - 32/220 - 32/220
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL 32/220 - 32/220 - 32/220 -
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL - 32/220 - 32/220 - 32/220
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL 32/220 - 32/220 - 32/220 -
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL - 32/220 - 32/220 - 33/230
with sport package:
255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL 32/220 32/220 32/220 32/220 32/220 36/250
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL 32/220 33/230 32/220 32/220 32/220 36/250
Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL 32/220 - 33/230 - 35/240 -
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL - 32/220 - 33/230 - 36/250
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL 32/220 - 32/220 - 33/230 -
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL - 32/220 - 33/230 - 36/250
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL 32/220 - 33/230 - 35/240 -
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL - 32/220 - 33/230 - 38/260
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page244.