2007 BMW X5 4.8I belt

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Units of measure
You can change the units of measure for con-
sumption, distances, temperature and pres-
sure.
1.Select "Language / Units" and press the
controller.
2.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Units" is selected and press
the controller.
3.Select the menu item to be set and press
the controller.
4.Select the desired unit of measure and
press the controller.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Language on Control Display
1.Select "Language / Units" and press the
controller.
2.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Languages" is selected and
press the controller.
3.Select "Text language" and press the con-
troller. You can change the language of the
text displays.4.Select and activate the desired language by
pressing the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Volume of warning tones*
On vehicles equipped with a single drive, you
can increase or decrease the volume of the
warning tones, e.g. for the safety belt reminder,
compared to the entertainment sound output.
The warning tones have a specified minimum
and maximum volume that cannot be dropped
below or exceeded.
1.Select "Tone / volume" and press the con-
troller.
2.Select "Volume settings" and press the
controller.
3.Change to the second field from the top if
necessary. Select "Warning tones" and
press the controller.
4.If necessary, change to the right-hand field
and turn the controller.
The setting is applied.

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Brake force display
The brake lamps light up in two stages depend-
ing on how strongly you brake.>Normal braking
The brake lamps and the center brake lamp
light up.
>Heavy breaking
The brake lamps in the liftgate also light up.
Airbags
The following airbags are located under the
marked covers:
1Front airbags
2Head airbags
3Side airbags in backrests
Protective action
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the adjustment instructions on
page40.<
The front airbags help protect the driver and
front passenger by responding to frontal
impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro-
vide adequate restraint. When needed, the
head and side airbags help provide protection in
the event of side impact. The relevant side air-
bag supports the side upper body area. The
head air bag supports the head.The airbags are deliberately not triggered in
every impact situation, e. g. less severe acci-
dents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
modify them in any other way. Do not attempt to
remove the airbag restraint system from the
vehicle. Do not modify or tamper with either the
wiring or the individual components in the air-
bag system. This category includes the uphol-
stery in the center of the steering wheel, on the
instrument panel, the doors and the roof pillars
along with the sides of the headliner. Do not
attempt to remove or dismantle the steering
wheel. Do not touch the individual components
immediately after the system has been trig-
gered, because there is a danger of burns.
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or
triggering of the airbag restraint system, have
the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air-
bag generators executed only by a BMW Sports

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Operational readiness of airbag system
From radio readiness, refer to page56, the
warning lamp lights up briefly, indicating the
operational readiness of the entire airbag sys-
tem and the safety belt tensioners.
Airbag system malfunction
>Warning lamp does not light up from radio
readiness.
>Warning lamp lights up continuously.
Have the airbag system checked immedi-
ately in case of a malfunction, otherwise
there is a danger that the airbag system may not
respond in the expected manner in an accident
despite an impact of corresponding intensity.<
Head-Up Display*
The concept
With the Head-Up Display important informa-
tion is projected into the driver's field of view,
e.g. navigation instructions. This enables you to
take in this information without looking away
from the road.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
1Navigation information or Check Control
messages
2Cruise control
3Speed
Selecting displays
iDrive, for explanation of concept, refer to
page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.

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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.<

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4.Insert the latch plate of the ski bag retaining
strap into the center safety belt buckle that
is marked CENTER.
Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp
edges to prevent damage.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-
tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-
sioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the ski bag in this way. If you fail to
do so, it could endanger occupants dur-
ing braking or evasive maneuvers.<
To store the ski bag, perform the above steps in
reverse order.
Removing ski bag
The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for
faster drying or to allow you to put it to other
uses.
1.Pull the handle toward the front, arrow1.
2.Take out the ski bag upward, arrow2.
3.Close the cover in the cargo bay.
Details on various inserts are available
from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center.<

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Load
The permissible load is the total of the weight of
occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the
weight of occupants, the less cargo/luggage
can be transported.
Stowing cargo
>Load heavy cargo as far forward and as low
as possible, placing it directly behind the
backrest.
>Cover sharp edges and corners.
>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
opposite buckle.
>Do not pile objects higher than the top edge
of the backrest.
>Use the separation net to protect the occu-
pants, refer to page116. Make sure that
objects cannot penetrate through the sepa-
ration net.
Wrap sharp-edged or pointed objects
which could strike the rear window while
driving.
Securing cargo
>Use the luggage net*, retaining straps*, or
securing straps to hold down small and
lightweight luggage and cargo.
>For larger and heavier pieces, heavy-duty
cargo straps
* are available from your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Four lashing
eyes mounted in the cargo bay are used to
secure these heavy-duty cargo straps, refer
to illustration.
>Please observe the special instructions
supplied with the heavy-duty cargo straps.
Position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan-
ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden
braking or evasive maneuvers are necessary.
Use only the lashing eyes to secure heavy-duty
cargo straps, refer to illustration, otherwise the
cargo straps could become detached or the
vehicle could be damaged.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page244, as excessive loads can pose a
safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of traffic safety laws.
You should never transport unsecured heavy or
hard objects in the passenger compartment, as
they could fly around and pose a safety hazard
to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt brak-
ing or evasive maneuvers.<

Wheels and tires
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Tire identification marks
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph/160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the US Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
Tire age
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding: DOT ... 0307 indicates that the
tire was manufactured in week 3 of 2007.
BMW recommends that you replace all tires
after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last
for 10 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Tread wear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.<
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1γ) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.
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 specified government test sur-
faces 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, cor-
nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.< e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Belted construction – radial
Rim diameter in inches
Carrying capacity ID-code
(not in ZR tires)
Speed code letter
(in ZR tires before the R)
255/55 R18109 H
e.g.
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire ageDOT xxxx xxx 0806

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Ashtray
– front114
– rear115
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems84
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control105
"Audio"157
Audio154
– controls154
– switching on/off154
– tone control155
– volume155
Audio CD with DVD system in
rear178
Audio device, external113
"Audio" for DVD system in
rear184
Automatic
– air distribution102,107
– air volume102,107
– headlamp control97
– service notification204
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Easy entry/exit50
– storing stations159
Automatic car washes124
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control102
– automatic air
distribution102,107
– switching off105,108
– with 4-zone control107
Automatic curb monitor49
Automatic garage door
opener110
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control97
– refer to Daytime running
lamps98
– refer to Interior lamps100
– refer to Pathway lighting97"Automatic programs"103
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC105
Automatic station search159
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– kick-down61
– manually releasing
transmission lock61
– tow-starting
239
– with comfort access36
"Automatic ventilation"109
AUTO program for automatic
climate control102,107
"Autostore" on the radio160
"AUX"155,171,174
– for DVD system in rear183
– with external audio
device171
AUX-In
– connection113
– refer to External audio
device171
Average fuel consumption69
– setting units79
Average speed, refer to
Computer69
"Avoid ferries" for
navigation142
"Avoid highways" for
navigation141
Avoiding highways for
navigation141
Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation142
Axle loads, refer to
Weights244
"A - Z"194,195
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support42
Backrests, refer to Seats41
Backrest width adjustment41Backup camera81
– cleaning83
– displays83
– driver assistance
functions82
– switching off82
– switching on81
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs230
Balance, refer to Tone
control156
"Balance" for DVD system in
rear177
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit237
Bass, refer to Tone
control155
Battery
– jump starting237
– refer to Vehicle battery234
Battery disposal
– remote control with comfort
access37
– vehicle battery234
Battery replacement
– remote control for DVD
system in rear174
– remote control with comfort
access37
Being towed239
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders114
Blower, refer to Air
volume103,108
"BMW Assist"203,204,205
BMW Assist
– activating207
– breakdown assistance203
– contacting BMW
Hotline205
– information service205
– services offered202
– TeleService204
"BMW Contact"196
"BMW Contact
Numbers"196