2008 BMW X5 4.8I warning

Giving and receiving assistance
258
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page59, otherwise the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield
wipers would not be available. When the engine
is stopped, there is no power assist. This then
requires increased effort for braking and steer-
ing. Active steering is deactivated and larger
steering wheel movements are required.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Engage transmission position N and release the
parking brake before towing.
If transmission position N cannot be engaged,
manually release the transmission lock, refer to
page65.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/
70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts, otherwise damage may
result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Only attach tow ropes to the tow fittings, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to
damage.<
With tow truck
Do not tow the X5 with the front or rear
axle raised individually, otherwise the
wheels may lock and the transfer case may be
damaged.<
The X5 may only be transported on a flat bed.
Tow-starting
The engine cannot be started by tow-starting.
Start the engine by jump starting it, refer to
page256.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties elimi-
nated.

Everything from A to Z
270
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
272 BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system245
"BMW Service settings"229
BMW website4
Body roll, refer to Driving on
poor roads133
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders120
Brake assistant89
Brake force display97
Brake lamps
– brake force display97
– replacing bulbs249
Brake rotors130
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System88
– brake assistant89
– brake force display97
– breaking-in128
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control88
– electronic brake-force
distribution88
– parking brake60
– refer to Braking safely129
– warning lamp13
Brake system128
– brake pads128
– breaking-in128
– disk brakes130
Braking safely129
Breakdown, Flat Tire
Monitor92
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance256
Breaking-in brake pads128
Breaking-in differential128
Break-in period128
"Brightness"82
– for DVD system in rear196
– in TV mode184
Brightness
– of Control Display82
– of the rear view camera88
– on Head-Up Display100
"Brightness / Position"100Button for starting engine59
Buttons on steering wheel11
Bypassing traffic
congestion157
C
Calibrating driver's seat49
California Proposition 65
Warning6
"Call"216,227
Call
– accepting214
– displaying accepted217
– ending215
– in absence217
– starting215
Calling
– from phone book216
– from Top 8 list217
– redialing217
– refer to telephone operating
instructions
Camera, refer to Rear view
camera86
"Camera picture and PDC"88
"Camera view
– full screen"88
– main window"88
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders120
Capacities264
Capacity of cargo bay264
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery253
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car Data"73
Care246
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo
– refer to Loading131
– securing132
– securing with ski bag125Cargo area, refer to Cargo
bay122
Cargo area cover, refer to Roll-
up cover122
Cargo bay
– capacity264
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually33
– expanding123
– opening/closing, refer to
Liftgate33
– opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate35
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening with remote
control30
Cargo bay cover, refer to Roll-
up cover122
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control28
Car phone208
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest119
– refer to Mobile phone208
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio166
Car wash130
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– before driving in60
– with comfort access37

Reference 275
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access38
– remote control battery194
– vehicle battery253
Distance, refer to
Computer73
"Distance to dest."74
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer73
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control84
Door entry lighting105
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock31
Door locking, confirmation
signals31
"Door locks"30,31,76
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control29
DOT Quality Grades237
Downhill driving assistance,
refer to HDC90
Draft-free ventilation110
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders120
"Driver's door only"30
Driver's seat, calibrating49
"Driver's seat climate"51
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams102
Driving on poor roads133
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route151
Driving stability control
systems88
Driving through water129
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes128
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function109
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function109DSC Dynamic Stability
Control89
– indicator lamp13,89
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control89
– activating89
– indicator lamp90
"DVD"182
– for DVD system in rear194
DVD changer
– fast forward183
– reverse
183
– skip chapter183
"DVD format" for DVD system
in rear197
DVD for navigation136
DVD system in rear192
– CD/DVD player193
– connecting headphones193
– controls192
– displaying images from CD/
DVD200
– DVD country codes195
– external device203
– information on CD/DVD
player202
– playing audio tracks from
CD/DVD198
– playing video from CD/
DVD195
– remote control193
– switching on/off194
"Dynamic route" for
navigation149
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC89
E
Easy entry/exit53
Electrical malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic65
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door232
– liftgate33
– panorama glass sunroof40
– parking brake63
Electric seat43
Electric steering wheel
adjustment52
Electronic brake-force
distribution88
Electronic oil level check242
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door232
– liftgate33
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission65
Emergency request255
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance256
"Enabled services"229
"Enable services"229
"End call"216
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control72
Energy Control72
Engine
– breaking-in128
– data262
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature72
– speed262
– starting60
– starting, with comfort
access37
– switching off60
Engine compartment242
Engine coolant244

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

Reference 277
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control115
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel233
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Gear changes, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
General driving
notes128,129
Glass sunroof, electric
– convenient operation from
outside32
– convenient operation with
comfort access37
– remote control30
Glove compartment118
– lighting118
– opening manually118
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system136
Grills, refer to Ventilation110
Grills of the automatic climate
control106
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights264
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake60
– Automatic Hold61
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
HDC Hill Descent Control90
"HD radio"169
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio169
Head airbags97
Headlamp control,
automatic102
Headlamp flasher66Headlamps102
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Washer/
wiper system67
– replacing bulbs247
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light104
Head restraints46
– sitting safely42
"Head-Up Display"100
Head-Up Display99
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window108
– seats50
– steering wheel53
Heating106
– exterior mirrors52
– interior106
– rear window108
– residual heat110
– seats50
– steering wheel53
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat110
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo132
Height, refer to
Dimensions263
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel52
High beams66,104
– headlamp flasher66
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio169
Highs, refer to Treble and
bass163
High water, refer to Driving
through water129
Highway, refer to Route
criteria148
Hill Descent Control HDC90
Hills130
Holder for cups120Home address148
"Home address" for
navigation system148
Homepage4
Hood241
Horn10
Hot exhaust system129
"Hour memo"82
"House number" for
destination entry141
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant89
Hydroplaning129
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio169
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning71
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning71
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track177
Identification, tire240
Identification mark, run-flat
tires239
iDrive16
– assistance window20
– changing language83
– changing menu page19
– changing settings81
– changing units of measure
and display type82
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness82
– setting date82
– setting time81
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18

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

Reference 279
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Liftgate33
– automatic operation34
– closing33
– locking and unlocking from
inside32
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs248
Lighter121
Lighter socket121
"Lighting"67,103
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs247
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps102
Light switch102
"Limit"80
Loading
– securing cargo132
– stowing cargo131
– vehicle131
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo132
"Lock after driving"32
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking32
Locking
– from inside32
– setting confirmation
signals31
– using remote control29
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside32
– setting confirmation
signals31
Locking without key, refer to
Comfort access36
Low beams102
– automatic102
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44Lows, refer to Treble and
bass163
Lug bolts252
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting252
– wrench251
Luggage compartment
capacity, refer to Cargo bay
capacity264
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack132
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires240
"Main menu" for DVD system
in rear197
Maintenance
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models245
– refer to Service
requirements75
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models245
Maintenance system245
Malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door232
– liftgate33
– panorama glass sunroof40
– parking brake63
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control78
Manual air distribution108
Manually releasing
transmission lock65
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
"Manual" on the radio167Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door232
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission65
Map
– changing scale152
– destination entry143
"Map direction of travel"152
"Map facing north"152
Map facing north152
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling109
Maximum speed
– for winter tires240
– with compact wheel253
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory44
"Menu"
– for DVD system in
rear185,197
– with rear
entertainment183,195
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic
information155
Microfilter111
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for telephone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature52
Mirrors51
– automatic curb monitor52
– exterior mirrors51
– folding in and out51
– heating52
– interior rearview mirror52
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory44
"Missed calls"216
Missed calls217