2008 BMW X5 4.8I belt

Reference 271
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Assist, refer to separate
operating instructions
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems88
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control109
"Audio"165,169
– for DVD system in rear204
Audio162
– controls162
– switching on/off162
– tone control163
– volume163
Audio CD for DVD system in
rear198
Audio device, external119
Automatic
– air distribution107,112
– air volume107,112
– headlamp control102
– liftgate operation34
– service notification225
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Easy entry/exit53
– storing stations167
Automatic car washes130
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control107
– automatic air
distribution107,112
– in rear111
– switching off110,112
– ventilation in rear111
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing33
Automatic curb monitor52
Automatic garage door
opener115
Automatic Hold61
– activating62
– deactivating62
– parking62Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control102
– refer to Daytime running
lamps103
– refer to Interior lamps105
– refer to Pathway lighting103
"Automatic programs"
108
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC109
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic station search167
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– deactivating selector lever
interlock64
– kick-down65
– manually releasing
transmission lock65
– tow-starting258
– with comfort access37
"Automatic ventilation"113
AUTO program for automatic
climate control107,112
"Auto Request"225
"Autostore" on the radio168
"AUX"163,188,190
– AUX-In connection188
– for DVD system in rear203
– USB audio interface189
"AUX / Rear"194
AUX-In connection119,188
Average fuel consumption73
– setting units82
Average speed, refer to
Computer73
"Avoid ferries" for navigation
system149
"Avoid highways" for
navigation system148
Avoiding highways for
navigation148
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation system149
Axle loads, refer to
Weights264
"A - Z"216
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seats43
Backrest width adjustment44
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs249
Balance, refer to Tone
control164
"Balance" for DVD system in
rear197
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit256
Bass, refer to Tone
control163
Battery
– charging253
– jump starting256
– power failure253
– refer to Vehicle battery253
Battery disposal
– remote control with comfort
access38
– vehicle battery253
Battery replacement
– remote control for DVD
system in rear194
– remote control with comfort
access38
Being towed258
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders120
Blower, refer to Air
volume108,112
"BMW Assist"224,225,226
BMW Assist
– activating228
– concierge service226
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations226
– offered services223
– roadside assistance224
– TeleService225
"BMW Contact"218
"BMW Contact
Numbers"218

Everything from A to Z
276 Engine oil
– adding243
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils243
– approved engine oil243
– checking oil level242
– electronic oil level check242
"Engine oil level"243
Engine output, refer to Engine
data262
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature72
Engine speed262
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine60
"Enter address"139
Entering country of
destination139
Entering destination139
Entering house number or
intersection140
Entering intersection140
Entering street140
"Entertainment"162
Entertainment sound output
on/off163
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control165
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control165
"ESN"172
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control89
Event Data Recorders246
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system129
Exterior mirrors51
– adjusting51
– automatic dimming
feature52
– automatic heating52
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror52External audio device119
– refer to AUX-In
connection188
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting257
F
Fader, refer to Tone
control164
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control78
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms36
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts48
– warning lamp49
Fastening system,
adaptive124
Fastest route for
navigation148
Fast forward
– CD changer178
– CD player178
– DVD changer183
"Fast route" for
navigation148
Fault displays, refer to Check
Control78
Filler neck for washer fluid68
First-aid kit256
Flashing during locking/
unlocking, refer to Setting
confirmation signals31
Flashlight119
Flat tire
– changing wheels251
– compact wheel251
– Flat Tire Monitor92
– run-flat tires93,95,239
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor94
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid68
"FM", reception
range163,166FM, waveband166
Fog lamps105
– indicator lamp13,105
Folding display screen open/
closed, DVD system in
rear192
Folding rear seat backrest123
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely129
Footwell lamps105
For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to
xDrive90
Fresh-air nozzles, refer to Air
vents106
Front airbags97
Front passenger airbags97
– deactivating98
– refer to Exception of front
passenger seat55
Front seat adjustment43
FTM Flat Tire Monitor92
– false alarms92
– indicating a flat tire93
– initializing the system92
– malfunction96
– snow chains240
– system limits92
– warning lamp93
Fuel233
– capacity264
– display72
– high-quality brands233
– quality233
– saving128
– specifications233
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Fuel consumption display,
computer, average fuel
consumption73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Fuel filler door232
– closing232
– opening232
– releasing manually232
Fuses253

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

Reference 283
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Return" for DVD system in
rear185,197
Reverse
– CD changer178
– CD player178
– DVD changer183
Reverse gear, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
Road map152
"Roadside Assistance"224
Roadside Assistance256
Roadside assistance224
Roadside parking lamps104
Roller sun blinds118
Roll-up cover122
Roof load capacity264
Roof-mounted luggage
rack132
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing257
Rotary pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route148
– changing154
– displaying151
– displaying arrow display151
– displaying map view152
– displaying roads and towns/
cities152
– displaying towns/cities152
– list152
– selecting148
– selecting criteria148
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires239
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires239
Run-flat tires239
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire93,95
– flat tire93,95
– new wheels and tires239
– tire inflation
pressure93,95,234
– tire replacement239S
Safety5
Safety belts48
– damage49
– sitting safely42
– warning lamp49
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags97
– refer to Safety belts48
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System88
– airbags97
– driving stability control
systems88
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control89
– safety belts48
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires239
"SAT"163,172
Satellite radio172
– displaying additional
information173
– enabling172
– selecting channel173
– storing channel173
"Scan"
– for DVD system in rear199
– sampling stations with
radio167
– sampling tracks with CD177
Scan
– CD changer177
– CD player177
– radio167
"Scan all"
– for DVD system in rear200
– in audio mode177
"Scan directory"
– for DVD system in rear200
– in audio mode177
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting257
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio172
"Seat heater distribution"50Seat heating50
Seats43
– adjusting43
– adjusting electrically43
– adjusting manually43
– backrest width44
– heating50
– in rear47
– lumbar support44
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory44
– shoulder support44
– sitting safely
42
– storing the setting44
– thigh support43,44
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation and Seat
heating50
2nd row seats47
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo132
– with ski bag, refer to
Securing cargo125
"Select as
destination"144,227
"Select current speed"80
Selecting audio source162
Selecting country for
navigation139
Selecting frequency
manually167
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for
navigation152
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
Selector lever lock, refer to
Reverse gear64
Self-leveling suspension92
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance256
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models245
"Service Info"76,225,242
Service interval indicator, refer
to Service requirements75

Everything from A to Z
284 "Service Request"218,225
"Service
requirements"76,225,243
Service requirements75
– also refer to CBS Condition
Based Service245
"Set date"82
"Set" on trip computer74
"Set service date"77
"Set time"81
"Settings"229
– for unlocking30
Settings
– changing on Control
Display81
– clock, 12h/24h mode82
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile28
Setting speed limit80
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times114
"SET" with rear
entertainment183,195
Shifting, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
Short commands of voice
command system265
Shortest route in navigation,
refer to Selecting route148
"Short route" for
navigation148
Shoulder support44
"Show current position"143
"Show destination
position"143
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer178
– CD player178
Side airbags97
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs248
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely42
– with airbags42
– with head restraint42
– with safety belts42
Ski bag125Slide show, refer to Displaying
images200
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Panorama glass sunroof39
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant91
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray120
Snow chains240
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface246
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock59
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices121
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing33
Song search, refer to
Sampling tracks177
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency request255
Spare fuses253
Spare remote control28
Spare wheel
– refer to Changing
wheels251
– refer to Compact wheel251
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils243
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils243
Speed
– with compact wheel253
– with winter tires240
Speed-dependent
volume164
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit80
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control164
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems88
"Standard" for DVD system in
rear197,204"Star button"54
Star button53
Start/Stop button59
"Start" for stopwatch80
"Start guidance"141
Starting, refer to Starting
engine60
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting256
Starting assistant91
Starting difficulties, jump
starting256
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant91
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start service"224
"Start Service" with
BMW Assist226
"State / Province" for
destination entry139
"State inspection"77
Station, refer to Radio
166
"Status"77
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjusting52
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory44
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit53
– heating53
– memory44
– programmable buttons53
"Steering wheel buttons"53
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering96
Steptronic, refer to Sport
program and manual mode
M/S65
"Stop" for stopwatch80
"Stopwatch"80
Stopwatch80
Storage compartments119
"Store"
– on the radio168
– with satellite radio174