2008 BMW X5 3.0Si sensor

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Automatic climate control
1Seat heating and ventilation, driver's
side50
2Temperature, left side of passenger com-
partment
3AUTO program
4Temperature, right side of passenger com-
partment
5Maximum cooling
6Seat heating
and ventilation, front passen-
ger side50
7Manual air distribution, front passenger side
8Switching cooling function on and off man-
ually9AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
10Manual air volume, switching off automatic
climate control, residual heat
11Rear window defroster
12Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
13Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
please keep clear and unobstructed
14Manual air distribution, driver's side
The current setting for manual air distribution is
displayed on the Control Display.
A congenial climate
The AUTO program offers the optimum air dis-
tribution and air volume for virtually all condi-
tions, refer to AUTO program below. Now you
only need to select an interior temperature
pleasant to you.
The following sections contain more detailed
information on the available setting options.
Most settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use, also refer to Personal Profile
settings on page28.
AUTO program
The AUTO program handles the
adjustment of air volume and air
distribution to the windshield and
side windows, in the direction of
the upper body and in the footwell.
It also adapts your instructions for the tempera-
ture to outside influences throughout the year.The cooling is switched on automatically with
the AUTO program. At the same time, a con-
densation sensor controls the program in such
a way that window condensation is prevented
as much as possible.
Intensity of AUTO program
You can adjust the intensity of the AUTO pro-
gram by repeatedly pressing the AUTO button.
The respective current setting is displayed
when the button on the display of the automatic
climate control is pressed.
You can also adjust the intensity of the AUTO
program via iDrive.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".

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>Driver's side: windows and footwell
>Individual program
Selecting program
Press the button repeatedly until
the desired program is shown on
the Control Display.
Adjusting air distribution individually –
individual program
The settings are stored in this program.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
3.Select "Vent settings" and press the con-
troller.
The driver's and front passenger side can
be adjusted separately with the fields on the
right or left side.
4.Select the driver's or front passenger side
if necessary.
Move the controller to the right or left
repeatedly until the driver's or front passen-
ger side is selected.
5.Select the desired field by moving the con-
troller.
6.Turn the controller to adjust the air distribu-
tion.
Driver's side:
1Air toward the windshield and side windows
2Air for the upper body
3Air to footwellFront passenger side:
4Air for the upper body
5Air to footwell
Pressing the AUTO button cancels the
manual air distribution settings.<
The automatic mode for the air volume remains
effective with manual air distribution.
Switching cooling function on and off
The cooling function cools and
dehumidifies the incoming air
before also reheating it as
required, according to the temperature setting.
This function is only available when the engine
is running.
The cooling function helps to avoid condensa-
tion on the window surfaces or to quickly
remove them.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog over briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati-
cally with the AUTO program.
Maximum cooling
Maximally cooled air is obtained as
quickly as possible at an outside
temperature above approx. 327/
06 and with the engine running.
The automatic climate control switches into the
recirculated-air mode at the lowest tempera-
ture. The maximum air volume flows out of the
air vents for the upper body. Therefore, open
these vents for maximum cooling.
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control/recirculated-air mode
You can respond to pollutants or
unpleasant odors in the immediate
environment by suspending the
supply of outside air. The system
then recirculates the air currently within the
vehicle. During AUC operation, a sensor
detects pollutants in the outside air and con-
trols the shut-off automatically.

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Maintenance
BMW maintenance system
The BMW maintenance system supports the
preservation of the traffic and operating safety
of your BMW. The service schedule also
includes operations related to the vehicle's
comfort and convenience features, such as
replacement of the filters for the inside air.
The ultimate objective is to ensure economical
maintenance by providing the ideal service for
your vehicle.
Should the day come when you decide to sell
your BMW, a complete dealer service history
will prove to be an asset of inestimable value.
CBS Condition Based Service
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into
account. Condition Based Service uses this to
determine the current and future service
requirements. By letting you define a service
and maintenance regimen that reflects your
own individual requirements, the system builds
the basis for trouble-free driving.
You can set the Control Display to show
remaining distances and times of selected
maintenance intervals and legally mandated
deadlines, refer to page75:
>Engine oil
>Brake pads, front and rear separately
>Brake fluid>Vehicle check
>Legally mandated inspections depending
on local regulations
Service data in remote control
Your vehicle stores the information required for
maintenance continuously in the remote con-
trol during driving. After accessing the data
stored in the remote control, your BMW Service
Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of
service procedures for your own individual vehi-
cle. You should therefore hand over the remote
control you last used to drive to the BMW Ser-
vice Advisor when you take your vehicle in for
service.
Make sure the date is set correctly, refer
to page82, otherwise the effectiveness
of CBS Condition Based Service is not
ensured.<
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service
and repair operations performed at your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.<

Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System88
Accessories6
Access to 3rd row seats48
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control78
Activated-charcoal filter111
"Activation time" for parked
car ventilation114
Active seat51
Active seat ventilation50
Active steering96
– warning lamp96
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display97
Adaptive Drive91
Adaptive fastening
system124
Adaptive Head Light104
"Add digits" for mobile
phone216
"Address book" for navigation
system146
Address for navigation
– deleting147
– entering139,146
– selecting147
– storing146
– storing current position146
"Add to destination
list"141,143
Adjusting confirmation signals
for locking and unlocking31Adjusting temperature with
expanded-scope automatic
climate control108
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control163
Adjusting thigh
support43,44
"After door opened"45
"After unlocking"45
Airbags97
– sitting safely42
– warning lamp99
Air circulation, refer to Air
recirculation109
Air distribution
– automatic107,112
– manual108
Airing, refer to Ventilation110
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control109
– recirculated-air mode109
"Air recirculation on / off"
53
Air vents106
– refer to Ventilation110
Air vents of automatic climate
control106
Air volume108,112
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications233
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional
alarms36
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off alarm35
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor36
– tilt alarm sensor36
"All channels", with satellite
radio173
"All doors"30All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires240
"All stations", displaying with
radio166
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive90
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
"AM", reception
range163,166
"Angle of view" for DVD
system in rear185,197
Antenna for mobile phone208
Antifreeze
– coolant244
– washer fluid68
Antilock Brake System
ABS88
Anti-theft system
– refer to Alarm system35
– refer to Central locking
system29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights264
Approved engine oils243
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights264
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest119
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer73
– refer to Starting destination
guidance150
"Arrow display" for navigation
system151
Arrow view for navigation
system151
Ashtray
– front120
– rear121

Everything from A to Z
278 Ignition59
– switched off59
– switched on59
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness59
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on59
Ignition lock59
– starting engine with comfort
access37
Independent ventilation, refer
to Parked car ventilation113
Indicator/warning lamps13
– active steering96
– airbags99
– DSC13,89
– DTC90
– fasten safety belt49
– Flat Tire Monitor93
– fog lamps13
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor95
Individual air distribution109
Individually programmable
buttons on steering
wheel53
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure234
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to FTM Flat Tire
Monitor92
– refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor94
Information
– on another location144
– on country144
– on current position144
– on destination location144
"Information on
destination"145
"Info sources"76Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor92
– refer to Power failure253
– refer to Setting date82
– refer to Setting time81
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory44
"Input map"143
Installation location
– drive for navigation DVD136
– mobile phone119
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions153
Instrument cluster, refer to
Instrument panel12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting105
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel12
– refer to Cockpit10
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control115
Interesting destination for
navigation144
"Interim time"80
Interior lamps105
– switching on with remote
control30
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror52
– automatic dimming
feature52
– compass117
Intermittent mode of the
wipers67
J
Jacking points252
Joystick
– refer to iDrive16
– refer to Selector lever,
selecting transmission
positions64
Jump starting256
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access36
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
"Keypad"218
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
Kick-down, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
Knock control233
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams102
Lamps and bulbs247
"Language / Units"82,83
– for navigation
system137,153
"Language" for DVD system
in rear196,197
"Languages"83
– for navigation
system137,153
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo132
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list145
"Last seat pos."45
LATCH child restraint fixing
system56
LEDs light-emitting
diodes248
Length, refer to
Dimensions263
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs250

Everything from A to Z
282 Radio readiness59
– switched off59
– switched on59
– with comfort access37
Rain sensor67
"Random"
– for DVD system in rear199
– refer to Random
sequence178
"Random all"
– for DVD system in rear200
– in audio mode178
"Random directory"
– for DVD system in rear200
– in audio mode178
Random sequence178
"RDS" Radio Data
System169
Reading lamps105
Rear automatic climate
control111
– activating on Control
Display112
– air supply112
– switching off112
"Rear climate control"112
"Rear enabled"192
Rear entertainment, refer to
DVD system in rear192
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps249
– replacing bulbs249
Rear seat backrest,
folding123
Rear seats
– adjusting47
– adjusting head restraints47
– folding over backrest123
– head restraint adjustment47
– heating50,51
Rear socket122
Rear ventilation111
– rear automatic climate
control111
– 3rd row seats111Rear view camera86
– cleaning88
– displaying88
– driver assistance
functions86
– switching off86
– switching on86
Rearview mirror51
Rear window
– heating108
– replacing wiper blade247
– windshield wiper
68,130
Rear window safety switch39
Rear window wiper, replacing
wiper blade247
"Received calls"216
Recent numbers in mobile
phone217
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Recirculated-air mode109
– air recirculation109
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control109
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats43
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch80
"Redial" for mobile phone216
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps249
Refueling232
Releasing
– hood241
– refer to Unlocking36
"Relock door if not
opened"32
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range73
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer73Remote control28
– comfort access36
– DVD system in rear193
– garage door opener115
– liftgate30
– malfunction31,37
– replacing battery38
Removing condensation on
the windows108
"Repeat"
– for DVD system in rear199
– in audio mode178
"Repeat directory"
– for DVD system in
rear198,200
– in audio mode178
"Repeat track"
– for DVD system in
rear198,200
– in audio mode178
Replacement fuses253
Replacement of tires239
– changing wheels251
– new wheels and tires239
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs247
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires239
Replacing wiper blades247
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating an emergency
request255
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge72
"Reset"93,95
– for DVD system in
rear196,197
– stopwatch80
– tone settings165
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings165
"resetting FTM …"93
Residual heat110
Restraint systems
– for children55
– refer to Safety belts48
Retreaded tires239

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"Store in address book" for
navigation system146
Storing current position146
Storing radio stations168
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory44
Storing tires240
"Street" for destination
entry140
"Subtitles" for DVD system in
rear197
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires234
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching cooling function on
and off109
Switching off engine60
Switching on
– audio162
– CD changer162
– CD player162
– radio162
Switching on hour signal82
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light104
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
– navigation system156
– traffic information with
navigation system154
T
Tachometer72
"Tailgate"34
Tailgate35
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
Tail lamps249
– replacing bulbs249
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities264
Target cursor for
navigation143
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety5Technical data262
Telematic, refer to
TeleService,
BMW Assist223
Telephone
– refer to Mobile phone208
– refer to separate operating
instructions
"Telephone list"53
TeleService225
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region108
– adjusting with automatic
climate control108,112
– changing units of
measure82
– refer to Coolant
temperature72
Temperature display
– outside temperature71
– setting units82
– temperature warning71
Temperature warning71
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control69
"Terminate services"228
"Text language"83
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp250
3rd row seats48
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting252
Tilt alarm sensor, switching
off36
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror52
"Time"81
"Time / Date"81
"Time format"82
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation times114
"Timer 2" for parked car
ventilation114
"Timer 1" for parked car
ventilation114Tire inflation pressure
monitoring, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor92
Tire inflation pressures234
– checking234
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM94
Tire Quality Grading237
Tires
– age237
– air loss93,95
– breaking-in128
– changing239
– condition238
– damage238
– flat tire, refer to Changing
wheels251
– inflation pressure234
– inflation pressure
monitoring, refer to FTM
Flat Tire Monitor92
– new wheels and tires239
– pressure loss93,95
– pressure monitoring, refer to
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor94
– replacing251
– retreaded tires239
– run-flat tires239
– size237
– tread238
– wear indicators238
– wheel/tire combination239
– winter tires240
"Title" for DVD system in
rear197
TMC station, refer to Traffic
information154
"Tone"163
– for DVD system in rear197
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting163
– middle setting165
"Tone left" for DVD system in
rear196
Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard
toolkit247

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Ventilation110
– draft-free110
– in the rear111
– rear automatic climate
control113
– 3rd row seats111
– while stationary113
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control106
Vents, refer to Ventilation110
"Vent settings"109
"Video settings" for DVD
system in rear196
Voice, refer to Voice
instructions for navigation
system153
Voice command system23
– short commands265
Voice instructions for
navigation system153
– muting54,154
– repeating54,154
– switching on/off54,153
– volume154
Voice phone book220
Volume
– mobile phone214
– setting speed-
dependent164
– voice instructions154
Volume distribution in audio
mode
– front/rear164
– right/left164
Volume of warning tones83
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control78
Warning tone, volume83
Warning triangle255
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models245Washer/wiper system67
– rain sensor67
– washer fluid68
– windshield washer
nozzles68
Washer fluid68
– capacity of the reservoir69
Washing the vehicle, also refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water129
Waveband for radio166
"WB"171
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth238
Weather Band171
Website4
Weights264
"Welcome light"103
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires239
Wheel/tire damage238
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions263
Wheels and tires234
Width, refer to
Dimensions263
Windows38
– convenient operation30
– convenient operation from
outside32
– convenient operation with
comfort access37
– opening, closing38
– pinch protection system38
– safety switch39
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Washer/
wiper system67
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows108
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display99
Windshield washer system
– refer to Washer/wiper
system67
– windshield washer
nozzles68Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system67
– replacing wiper blades247
Winter tires240
– storage
240
"With highways" for
navigation system148
Word matching principle for
navigation149
Working in the engine
compartment241
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard toolkit247
X
xDrive90
Z
"Zoom" for DVD system in
rear197