2011 BMW X5 engine oil

Under the hood
254 3."Engine oil level"
Possible messages
>"Engine oil level OK"
>"Measuring engine oil level...":
This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at
a standstill on a level surface and the engine
is running, and about 5 minutes while the
car is moving.
>"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!":
Add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil at the next
opportunity.
If the oil level displayed is below mini-
mum, add engine oil immediately.
Failure to do so may lead to engine dam-
age.<
>"Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked.":
Have the vehicle checked immedi-
ately, otherwise engine damage may
result if too much oil has been added.<
>"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked.":
Do not add engine oil. Before continuing to
drive, note the recalculated remaining mile-
age until the next oil change service, refer to
Service requirements on page79. Have the
system checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
BMW X5
BMW X6
Do not add 1 US quart/liter of oil until a corre-
sponding message is shown on the Control Dis-
play.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km,
otherwise the engine could be dam-
aged.<
Continuous exposure to used oil has
caused cancer in laboratory testing.
For this reason, any skin areas that come into
contact with oil should be thoroughly washed
with soap and water.
Keep oil, grease etc. out of reach of children and
observe the warnings on the containers to pre-
vent health risks.<
Oil change
Only have an oil change carried out by a BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop
that works in accordance with BMW guidelines
and uses appropriately trained personnel.
Oil grades
Do not use oil additives as these may
cause engine damage.<

Mobility
255Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Approved engine oils
Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center can
advise you on which engine oils have been
approved by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Approved oils can be identified by the following
specifications:
Approved oils belong to the following viscosity
classes: SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40
and SAE 5W-30.
Alternative oil grades
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/1 liter of another oil with the fol-
lowing specifications may be used:
API SM or higher
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<
Coolant is composed of equal parts water and a
coolant additive. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your BMW. Your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center can recommend
suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard; observe the instruc-
tions on the containers. mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
3.The coolant level is correct when the cool-
ant level is between the MIN and MAX
marks, refer to the diagram adjacent to the
filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Gasoline engine
Preferred: BMW Longlife-01
BMW Longlife-01 FE
Alternative: BMW Longlife-98
Diesel engine
Preferred: BMW Longlife-04

Maintenance
256
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 center 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 page79:
>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 page85, 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.<

Care
258
Care
Car-care products
For the cleaning and care of your vehicle, BMW
recommends using only products that BMW
has approved for this purpose.
Regular cleaning and care make a significant
contribution to retaining your BMW's value.
The BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be
happy to consult you on products and services
for the cleaning and care of your BMW.
Genuine BMW Care Products are materi-
als tested, laboratory tested, and tested in
actual use. They offer optimum care and pro-
tection for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents; they can damage your vehi-
cle.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or pose health risks.
You should therefore heed the warnings and
hazard indications on the packaging. Open the
doors or windows on your vehicle whenever
cleaning the interior. Make sure there is suffi-
cient ventilation in enclosed spaces. Use only
products that are formulated for vehicle clean-
ing.<
Exterior care
Washing your vehicle
In the winter months, it is especially
important to ensure that the vehicle is
washed on a regular basis. Otherwise, signifi-
cant soiling and road salt can cause damage to
the vehicle.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them. Failure to do so
may lead to a reduction in braking efficiency and
also to corrosion of the brake rotors.<
Car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes.Before driving into the car wash, make sure that
it is suitable for your BMW. Pay attention to the
following points:
>Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page281.
>If necessary, fold in exterior mirrors, refer to
page51.
>Maximum permissible tire width.
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm as these may damage
parts of the vehicle body.<
Preparations for driving into the car wash:
>Deactivate the rain sensor to prevent
undesired wiper operation.
>BMW X5: deactivate rear window wiper and
protect it from damage. Take appropriate
protective measures; inquiring with the car
wash operator as needed.
>Remove add-on parts such as spoilers or
phone antennas if they risk being damaged.
Before driving into the car wash, observe the
following so that the vehicle is able to roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2.Shift into transmission position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Deactivate Automatic Hold, refer to
page61.
5.Switch off the engine.
6.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
Mixed tires*
Before driving into a car wash, make sure
that the vehicle width is not too large for
the car wash, as otherwise the vehicle and the
car wash could be damaged.<

Everything from A - Z
292
Everything from A - Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System95
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control68
Accessories5
Access to 3rd row seats47
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control82
Activated-charcoal filter121
Active cruise control68
– distance, selecting70
– indicator lamp72
– radar sensor72
– warning lamps72
Active seat51
Active seat ventilation50
Active steering105
– malfunction105
– warning lamp105
Adaptive brake lamp
– brake force display106
Adaptive Drive98
Adaptive fixing system133
Adaptive Light Control112
Address, entering149,155
Address for navigation
– entering149
Adjusting opening
height31,33
Adjusting temperature with
expanded-scope automatic
climate control118
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control168
Adjusting thigh
support43,44
Airbags107
– sitting safely42
– warning lamp108Air distribution
– automatic117,121
– manual118
Airing, refer to Ventilation120
Air recirculation119
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control119
– recirculated-air mode119
Air vents116
– refer to Ventilation120
Air vents of automatic climate
control116
Air volume118,
122
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications235
Alarm system34
– avoiding unintentional
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off alarm34
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor35
– tilt alarm sensor35
Albums of music
collection189
Alloy wheels259
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires250
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive97
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
AM, waveband171
Antenna for mobile phone212
Antifreeze
– coolant255
– washer fluid67
Antilock Brake System
ABS95
Anti-theft system, refer to
Alarm system34Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system27
Approved axle weights, refer
to Weights283
Approved engine oils255
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights283
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front128
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time, refer to
Computer79
Ashtray
– front129
– rear129
Assist, refer to separate
operating instructions
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems95
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control119
Audio168
– controls168
– switching on/off168
– tone control168
– volume168
Audio CDs, DVD system in
rear202
Audio device, external128
Automatic
– air distribution117,121
– air volume
117,121
– cruise control68
– headlamp control111
– liftgate operation31
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Easy entry/exit53
Automatically switching high-
beams on and off, refer to
High-beam Assistant113
Automatic car washes258

Reference 297
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
DVD video181
Dynamic destination
guidance159
Dynamic Performance
Control97
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC95
Dynamic Traction, refer to
Dynamic Traction
Control96
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC96
E
Easy entry/exit53
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD/DVD player168
Electrical malfunction
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler flap234
– liftgate31
– parking brake62
Electric seat43
Electric steering wheel
adjustment53
Electronic brake-force
distribution95
Electronic oil level check253
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler flap234
– liftgate31
Emergency request273
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance274Engine
– breaking-in138
– data280
– oil temperature77
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature77
– speed280
– starting59
– starting, with Comfort
Access36
– switching off59
Engine compartment252
Engine coolant255
Engine oil
– adding254
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils255
– approved engine oil255
– checking oil level253
– electronic oil level check253
– temperature77
Engine oil temperature77
Engine output, refer to Engine
data280
Engine speed280
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine59
Entering special destinations
by name153
Entertainment sound output
on/off168
Entry map for destination154
Equalizer, tone setting169
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control95
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system139
Extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile
phone192Exterior mirrors51
– adjusting51
– automatic dimming
feature52
– automatic heating51
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror52
External audio device128
External devices
– random sequence194
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting276
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control82
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts48
– warning lamp48
Fastest route for
navigation158
Fast forward
– CD changer181
– CD player181
Fault displays, refer to Check
Control82
Filler neck for washer fluid67
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit273
First-aid kit273
Fixing system, adaptive133
Flashing during locking/
unlocking, refer to Setting
confirmation signals28
Flat tire
– changing wheels268
– compact wheel268
– Flat Tire Monitor99
– run-flat tires100,103,249
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor101
Flat Tire Monitor FTM99
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid67

Everything from A - Z
302 Oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils255
– approved engine oils255
– consumption, refer to
Checking engine oil
level253
– level253
– refilling, refer to Adding
engine oil254
Oil change interval, refer to
Service requirements79
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
Onboard toolkit262
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access35
– from inside30
– panoramic glass sunroof39
– using remote control28
– using the door lock29
Operation on poor roads143
Options, selecting for
navigation158
Orientation menu, refer to
Main menu17
Output, refer to Engine
data280
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control119
Outside temperature
display76
– changing units of
measure86
Outside temperature
warning76
Overheating of engine, refer to
Coolant thermometer77
Overview
– radio control168
P
Panic mode28
Panoramic glass sunroof38
– power failure40
– raising, opening, closing39
Park Distance Control PDC88Parked-car ventilation122
– preselecting activation
times123
– switching on and off
directly122
Parking
– vehicle59
Parking aid
– refer to PDC Park Distance
Control88
– refer to Rear view camera93
Parking assistance
– refer to Top View90
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control88
Parking brake60
– Automatic Hold61
– indicator lamp13
– releasing manually60
– releasing manually in case of
an electrical malfunction62
– setting manually60
Parking brake, indicator
lamp13
Parking lamps111
Parking with Automatic
Hold61
Particulate filter, refer to
Diesel particulate filter139
Parts and accessories5
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down52
Pathway lighting112
Paying attention to speed250
PDC Park Distance Control88
Personal Profile26
Phone book215
Phone numbers
– dialing216
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric40
– panoramic glass sunroof39
– power windows38
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit273
Playing videos, DVD system in
rear199Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock58
Postal code, entering for
navigation150
Power failure270
Power windows, refer to
Windows37
Preglowing, refer to Diesel
engine
59
Preselecting activation times
of parked-car
ventilation123
Pressure, tires239
Pressure monitoring of tires
– refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor101
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric40
– panoramic glass sunroof39
– windows38
R
Radio
– controls168
– HD Radio172
– satellite radio174
– storing stations171
– switching on/off168
– tone control168
– volume168
– waveband, selecting171
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness58
Radio readiness58
– switched off58
– switched on58
– with Comfort Access36
Rain sensor66
Random sequence
– external devices194
– music collection190
Reading lamps115

Reference 305
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Snow chains250
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface257
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock58
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices130
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing30
Soot particle filter, refer to
Diesel particulate filter139
SOS, refer to
Initiating an emergency
request273
Spare fuses271
Spare remote control26
Spare wheel, refer to
Changing wheels268
Spare wheel, refer to Compact
wheel268
Special destinations152
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils255
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils255
Speed
– with compact wheel270
– with winter tires250
Speed display, refer to
Speedometer12
Speed limit detection,
computer78
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit84
Speedometer12
Speed Volume169
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
Steptronic64
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems95
Start/Stop button58Starting, refer to Starting
engine59
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting274
Starting difficulties, jump
starting274
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Drive-off assistant99
State/province, for
navigation149
Station, selecting
– radio171
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners259
Steering wheel
– adjusting52
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory44
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit53
– heating53
– memory44
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering105
Steptronic, refer to Sport
program and manual mode
M/S64
Storage compartments128
Stored trip, calling up157
Storing a destination in the
address book151
Storing a trip156
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory44
Storing tires250
Storing vehicle261
Storing your vehicle261
Street, entering,
navigation150
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires239
Surround169
Surround View90
SVCD181
SW, waveband171Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching cooling function on
and off119
Switching off
– engine59
Switching on
– audio168
– CD changer168
– CD player168
– radio168
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Light Control112
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
– status information19
T
Tachometer77
Tailgate32
Tail lamps264,266
– replacing bulbs264,266
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities284
Target cursor for
navigation154
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety5
Technical data280
Telephone212
– voice commands219
Telephone, refer to separate
operating instructions
Teleservice Diagnosis228
Teleservice Help228
Temperature
– changing units of
measure86
– refer to Coolant
temperature77
– setting for automatic climate
control118,121
Temperature display
– outside temperature76
– setting units86
– temperature warning76
Temperature warning76
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control67