3. Select “Info sources” and press the controller.
4. Select “Service” and press the controller.
5. Change to the upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until “Service requirements” is
selected and press the controller.
6. Select “Status” and press the controller.
You can request more detailed information on
every entry.
Turn the controller to scroll through the list, then
confirm the selected entry.
Confirm to exit the list.
Symbols
No service is currently required.
The service deadline has already passed.
The deadline for service or a state inspec-
tion is approaching. Please contact your
SAV center for an appointment.
The current service status is automatically
saved in the vehicle’s ignition key. The Service
Advisor at your SAV center has a device called a
key reader. When your Service Advisor inserts
your key into the key reader, all pertinent vehicle
and servicing data will be available, and a cus-
tomized maintenance checklist is printed out
based on the specific operations called for by
the Condition Based Service.
Special Note
The maintenance requirements for your vehicle
are determined dynamically by the Condition
Based Service (CBS) system. The maintenance
items stated herein reflect the latest information
available at the time of the printing of this state-
ment, and are subject to change. The most cur-
rent maintenance recommendations are
available from your authorized BMW SAV center.
The performance of certain subsequent mainte-
nance elements, as required by the SAV New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, will be specified at
intervals computed by the BMW Service Interval
Indicator as follows:
Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed
with the engine at operating temperature.
Note: Change oil at least once a year.
All 2008 model year X5 vehicles are factory-
filled with BMW High Performance Synthetic
oils. At the time of the printing of this booklet,
the following oils are strongly recommended
and approved by BMW:
BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil
(BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866)
Mobil 1 5W-30
Mobil 1 5W-40
BMW is evaluating various synthetic oils for
inclusion in our list of recommended engine oils.
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