2010 BMW X5 3.0Si heating

Mobility
225Reference
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Fuel specifications
Gasoline engine: required fuel
Do not use leaded gasoline, otherwise
damage to the catalytic converter will
result.
Do not use E85, i.e. fuel that consists of 85 %
ethanol, or Flex Fuel, otherwise permanent
damage to the engine and the fuel supply sys-
tem will result.<
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended.
However, you may also use gasoline with less
AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is:
>BMW X5: 87
>BMW X6: 89
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat-
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no affect on the engine life.
Do not use gasoline below the specified
minimum quality, otherwise engine dam-
age can result.<
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant dif-
ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition,
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-
ing up to and including 10 % ethanol or other
oxygenates with up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight,
that is, 15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol plus an
equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void
the applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
drivability, starting and stalling problems
especially under certain environmental condi-
tions such as high ambient temperature and
high altitude.
Should you encounter drivability problems
which you suspect could be related to the fuel
you are using, we recommend that you respond
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier
Detergent Gasoline.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<
BMW X5 with BMW Advanced Diesel:
required fuel
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel
with a low sulfur content:
Ultra-low sulfur diesel ASTM D 975-07a.
Only refuel with ultra-low sulfur diesel.
The percentage of biodiesel in the fuel
must not exceed 5Ξ, referred to as B5. Do not
refuel with gasoline. If the vehicle has been
refueled with incorrect fuel such as gasoline, do
not start the engine; otherwise, there is a dan-
ger of engine damage.<
After incorrect refueling, contact a BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center.
The fuel filling neck is designed for refuel-
ing with diesel nozzles.
If the nozzle cannot be inserted into the fuel
filler pipe of your BMW, please check to make
sure that you are refueling with a diesel fuel
pump and whether this is equipped with a diesel
nozzle.<
In the event the ultra-low sulfur diesel
nozzle cannot be fully inserted into the
fuel filler neck, please contact BMW Roadside
Assistance for instructions on how to add fuel.
For more information on BMW Roadside Assis-
tance, refer to page262.<
Winter diesel
In order to assure the operational reliability of
the diesel engine, during cold seasons, please
refuel with winter diesel, which is sold at filling
stations during this time of year. The standard
fuel filter heating prevents the supply of fuel
from stalling during driving.
Do not mix in any additives or gasoline;
otherwise, there is the risk of engine dam-
age.<
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Refueling
226
BMW X5 with BMW Advanced
Diesel
The concept
BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen oxides
in the diesel exhaust of your vehicle by injecting
the reducing agent diesel exhaust fluid into the
exhaust line. In the catalytic converter, a chem-
ical reaction occurs that minimizes nitrogen
oxides.
In order to be able to start the engine in the
usual way, there must be a sufficient supply of
diesel exhaust fluid in the separate reservoir.
System heating
In order to bring the system to operating tem-
perature after a cold start of the engine, the
automatic transmission shifts into the next
higher gear at a later point.
Reserve display
A display in the instrument panel informs you
about the remaining distance can be covered
with the amount of fuel currently in the tank.
The reserve display appears approx.
1,000 miles/1,600 km before the end of the
tank.
As soon as the reserve display has
appeared in the instrument panel, have
the diesel exhaust fluid refilled to prevent the
engine from being unable to restart.<
Diesel exhaust fluid at minimum
Even with a display of -- mls, the engine will
continue to run, provided that it is not switched
off, and all other operating requirements are
met, e.g. sufficient fuel.
Do not drive until the displayed remaining
distance runs out. Otherwise, it may not
be possible to restart the engine.<
Incorrect fueling
The warning lamp lights up:
The reservoir has been filled with an
incorrect fluid.
Please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehi-
cle Center.
Having diesel exhaust fluid refilled
Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center refills
the diesel exhaust fluid as part of the regular
maintenance. If you adhere to this maintenance
schedule, it is usually not necessary to refill any
fluids between the maintenance dates.
Under certain circumstances, e.g. due to a par-
ticularly sporty driving style or operation of the
vehicle at high altitudes, it may be necessary to
refill fluids between maintenance dates.
As soon as the reserve display has appeared in
the instrument panel, have the diesel exhaust
fluid refilled to prevent the engine from being
unable to restart.
You can have the fluid refilled by a BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center.
Diesel exhaust fluid at low
temperatures
Due to its physical properties, it may be
necessary to replenish the level of diesel
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Everything from A to Z
284 Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler door224
– liftgate31
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission66
Emergency request261
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance262
Engine
– breaking-in130
– data268
– oil temperature72
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature72
– speed268
– starting60
– starting, with comfort
access36
– switching off60
Engine compartment240
Engine coolant243
Engine oil
– adding242
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils243
– approved engine oil243
– checking oil level241
– electronic oil level check241
– temperature72
Engine oil temperature72
Engine output, refer to Engine
data268
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature72
Engine speed268
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine60
Entering special destinations
by name145
Entertainment sound output
on/off160
Entry map for destination146
Equalizer, tone setting161ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control88
Event Data Recorders245
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system131
Extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile
phone183
Exterior mirrors52
– adjusting52
– automatic dimming
feature53
– automatic heating
52
– folding in and out52
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror53
External audio device119
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting263
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control77
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts49
– warning lamp50
Fastest route for
navigation150
Fast forward
– CD changer173
– CD player173
Fault displays, refer to Check
Control77
Filler neck for washer fluid69
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit262
First-aid kit262
Fixing system, adaptive124
Flashing during locking/
unlocking, refer to Setting
confirmation signals28Flat tire
– changing wheels256
– compact wheel256
– Flat Tire Monitor92
– run-flat tires93,95,237
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor94
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid69
FM, waveband163
Fog lamps105
– indicator lamp13,105
Folding display screen open/
closed, DVD system in
rear187
Folding rear seat backrest124
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely132
Footwell lamps106
For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to
xDrive90
Free memory capacity, music
collection181
Front airbags98
Front passenger airbags98
– deactivating98
– refer to Exception of front
passenger seat55
Front seat adjustment44
FTM Flat Tire Monitor92
– false alarms92
– indicating a flat tire93
– initializing the system93
– snow chains238
– system limits92
– warning lamp93
Fuel225
– capacity272
– display73
– high-quality brands225
– quality225
– saving130
– specifications225
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge73
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Reference 285
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Fuel consumption display,
computer, average fuel
consumption73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Fuel filler door224
– closing224
– opening224
– releasing manually224
Fuses259
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control115
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel225
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Gearshifts, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
General driving
notes130,131
Glass sunroof
– convenience operation from
outside29
– convenience operation with
comfort access36
– remote control28
Glass sunroof, electric40
– moving manually42
– opening, closing41
– power interruption42
– raising41
Glove compartment118
– lighting118
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system140
Grills, refer to Ventilation111
Grills of the automatic climate
control107
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights271
Guided Tours149
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake61
– Automatic Hold61
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hand washing247
Having diesel exhaust fluid
refilled226
Hazard warning flashers15
HDC Hill Descent Control90
HD Radio164
Head airbags98
Headlamp control,
automatic102
Headlamp flasher67
Headlamps102
– cleaning, refer to Washer/
wiper system67
– replacing bulbs250
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light103
Head restraints46
– sitting safely43
Head-Up Display100
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window109
– seats50,51
– steering wheel54
Heating107
– exterior mirrors52
– interior107
– rear window109
– residual heat110
– seats50,51
– steering wheel54
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat110
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo134
Height
– on Head-Up Display100
– refer to Dimensions269
Height adjustment
– seats44
– steering wheel53High-beam assistant104
High beams67,104
– automatically switching on
and off, refer to High-beam
assistant104
– headlamp flasher67
– indicator lamp13
High-pressure cleaning
jets247
High water, refer to Driving
through water132
Highway, refer to Route
criteria150
Hill Descent Control HDC90
Hills132
Holder for cups119
Homepage4
Hood239
Horn10
Hot exhaust system131
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant88
Hydroplaning132
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio164
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning71
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning71
Identification, tire238
Identification mark, run-flat
tires237
iDrive16
– changing language81
– changing settings79
– changing units of measure
and display type80
– controller16
– controls16
– main menu17
– setting brightness80
– setting date80
– setting time79
– status information19
Ignition59
– switched off59
– switched on59
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Loading133
– securing cargo134
– stowing cargo134
– vehicle133
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo134
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking30
Locking
– from inside30
– setting confirmation
signals28
– using remote control27
– without key, refer to Comfort
access35
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside30
– setting confirmation
signals28
Locking without key, refer to
Comfort access35
Low beams102
– automatic102
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support45
Low-sulfur diesel225
Lug bolts257
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting258
– wrench257
Luggage compartment
capacity, refer to Cargo bay
capacity271
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack135
Lumbar support45
LW, waveband163
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires238
Main menu, iDrive17Maintenance
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models244
– refer to Service
requirements74
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models244
Maintenance system244
Malfunction
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler door224
– glass sunroof, electric42
– liftgate31
– panorama glass sunroof40
– parking brake63
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control77
Manual air distribution110
Manually releasing
transmission lock66
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
Manual operation
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler door224
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission66
Map display152
Map for navigation
– changing scale153
– entering destination146
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Maximum cooling110
Maximum speed
– for winter tires238
– with compact wheel258
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages208
Microfilter112Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for telephone14
– for voice activation
system14
Mirror dimming feature53
Mirrors52
– automatic curb monitor53
– exterior mirrors52
– folding in and out52
– heating
52
– interior rearview mirror53
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume205
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing202
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest, front119
– operation via iDrive205
– pairing202
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– refer to Telephone202
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring tire pressure, refer
to FTM Flat Tire Monitor92
MP3 player, connecting
– refer to AUX-IN
connection183
– refer to USB-audio
interface183
Multifunction steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher/high
beams67
– refer to Washer/wiper
system67
Music
– managing181
– playing179
– storing178
Music collection178
– backup181
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Playing videos, DVD system in
rear190
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock59
Postal code, entering for
navigation142
Power failure259
Power steering-wheel
adjustment54
Power windows, refer to
Windows37
Preglowing, refer to Diesel
engine60
Preselecting activation times
of parked-car
ventilation114
Pressure, tires229
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor94
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric41
– panorama glass sunroof39
– windows38
R
Radio
– controls160
– HD Radio164
– satellite radio166
– selecting waveband163
– storing stations164
– switching on/off160
– tone control160
– volume160
– Weather band, refer to
Weather reports165
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness59
Radio readiness59
– switched off59
– switched on59
– with comfort access36Rain sensor68
Reading lamps106
Rear automatic climate
control
– air flow113
– switching off113
Rear entertainment, refer to
DVD system in rear187
Rear fog lamps, indicator
lamp13
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps251,254
– replacing bulbs251,254
Rear seat backrest,
folding124
Rear seats
– adjusting48
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding over backrest124
– head restraint adjustment48
– heating51
Rear socket121
Rear ventilation111
– automatic climate control in
rear112
– 3rd row seats112
Rear view camera86
– cleaning88
– displays on Control
Display87
– driver assistance
functions86
– switching off86
– switching on86
Rearview mirror52
Rear window
– heating109
– replacing wiper blade
250
– windshield wiper68,246
Rear window safety switch38
Rear window wiper, replacing
wiper blade250
Reception
– quality164
– radio station164
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19Recirculated-air mode110
– air recirculation110
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control110
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats44
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps251,254
Refueling224
Releasing
– hood239
– refer to Unlocking36
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range73
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer74
Remote control26
– comfort access35
– garage door opener115
– liftgate28
– malfunction29,37
– replacing battery37
Remote control, DVD system
in rear188
– battery replacement189
Removing condensation on
the windows109
Replacement fuses259
Replacement of tires237
– changing wheels256
– new wheels and tires237
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs250
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires237
Replacing wiper blades250
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating an emergency
request261
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings162
Residual heat110
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290 Restraint systems
– for children55
– refer to Safety belts49
Retreaded tires237
Reverse
– CD changer173
– CD player173
Reverse gear, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
Road map152
Roadside Assistance262
Roadside assistance216
Roadside parking lamps104
Roller blinds, refer to Roller
sun blinds118
Roller sun blinds118
Roll-up cover122
roll-up cover122
Roof load capacity271
Roof-mounted luggage
rack135
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing263
Rotary pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route150,151
– bypassing sections151
– changing150,151
– changing criteria150
– displaying map view152
– displaying streets or towns/
cities151
– selecting150
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions152
Route map, refer to Map
display152
Route section, changing151
Route selection150
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires237Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires237
Run-flat tires237
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire93,95
– flat tire93,95
– new wheels and tires237
– tire inflation
pressure93,95
,229
– tire replacement237
S
Safety5
Safety belts49
– damage50
– sitting safely43
– warning lamp50
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags98
– refer to Safety belts49
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System88
– airbags98
– driving stability control
systems88
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control88
– safety belts49
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires237
Satellite radio166
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting263
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio166
Seat heating50,51Seats44
– adjusting44
– adjusting electrically44
– adjusting manually44
– backrest width45
– heating50,51
– in rear48
– lumbar support45
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
– 2nd row seats48
– shoulder support45
– sitting safely43
– storing the setting45
– thigh support44,45
– 3rd row seats49
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation and Seat
heating51
2nd row seats48
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo134
– with ski bag, refer to
Securing cargo126
Selecting new scale for
navigation153
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
Selector lever lock, refer to
Reverse gear65
Self-leveling suspension92
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance262
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models244
Service interval indicator, refer
to Service requirements74
Service Request219
Service requirements74
– also refer to CBS Condition
Based Service244
Service status220
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Settings
– changing on Control
Display79
– clock, 12h/24h mode80
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile26
– DVD174
– language81
Settings for the map
display153
Setting speed limit78
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times114
Shifting, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
Shift paddles65
Short commands of voice
activation system273
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route150
Shoulder support45
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer172
– CD player172
Side airbags98
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs251
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely43
– with airbags43
– with head restraint43
– with safety belts43
Ski bag125
Slide show, refer to Displaying
images195
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof,
electric40
– refer to Panorama glass
sunroof38
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant92
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray120
SMS208Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing212
– use202
Snow chains238
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface245
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock59
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices121
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing30
Soot particle filter, refer to
Diesel particulate filter131
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency request261
Spare fuses
259
Spare remote control26
Spare wheel
– refer to Changing
wheels256
– refer to Compact wheel256
Special destinations144
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils243
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils243
Speed
– with compact wheel258
– with winter tires238
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit78
Speedometer12
Speed Volume161
Split screen, refer to Control
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting19
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems88
Start/Stop button59
Starting, refer to Starting
engine60Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting262
Starting assistant92
Starting difficulties, jump
starting262
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant92
State/province, for
navigation141
Station selection, radio163
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners247
Steering wheel
– adjusting53
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory45
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit54
– heating54
– memory45
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering96
Steptronic, refer to Sport
program and manual mode
M/S65
Storage compartments119
Storing a trip148
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory45
Storing tires
238
Storing vehicle249
Storing your vehicle249
Street, entering,
navigation142
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires229
SVCD173
SW, waveband163
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching cooling function on
and off110
Switching off engine60
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