2011 BMW X5 headlamp

Under the hood
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Engine compartment
BMW X5
1Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page67
2Starting-aid terminal, refer to page274
3Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page255
4Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil on page254

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BMW X6
1Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page67
2Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil on page2543Starting-aid terminal, refer to page274
4Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page255
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check.
The condition for the most accurate indication
of the oil level possible is measurement with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e. following
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km.
You can display the oil level while driving or
when stopped on a level surface with the engine
running.1."Vehicle Info"
2."Vehicle status"

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Steam cleaners/high-pressure
cleaning jets
When using steam cleaners or high-pres-
sure cleaning jets, make sure to maintain
a sufficient distance and stay below a maximum
temperature of 1407/606.
Insufficient distance or excessive pressure or
temperature can damage parts of the vehicle or
can result in water penetration. Follow the oper-
ating instructions for the high-pressure clean-
ing jets.<
Do not spray the sensors and cameras,
e.g. of Park Distance Control, Top View,
or rear view camera, with high-pressure clean-
ers for long periods and keep the spray nozzle
at least 12 in/30 cm away from them.<
Hand washing
When washing the vehicle by hand, use plenty
of water and car washing shampoo. Clean the
vehicle with gentle pressure using a sponge or a
washing brush.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unwanted wiper operation.<
Follow local guidelines for washing vehi-
cles by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and never use abrasives or
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or
insect remover and wash away with plenty of
water.
Use a window de-icer to remove accumulated
ice and snow, not a scraper.
Windows
Use a glass cleaner to clean the inside and out-
side surfaces of the windows and the glass sur-
faces of the mirrors.
Do not use quartz-containing cleansers
to clean glass surfaces of the mirrors.<
Caring for the vehicle finish
Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value
and protects the paint from the long-term
effects of aggressive substances.
Regionally occurring environmental factors can
affect and damage vehicle finish. It is therefore
important to tailor the frequency and extent of
your car care accordingly.
Immediately remove particularly aggressive
substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease,
brake fluid, tree resin, or bird droppings; other-
wise, they may damage your paint.
Repairing paint damage
Repair stone damage or scratches imme-
diately, depending on the severity of the
damage, to prevent the formation of rust.<
BMW recommends having paint damage pro-
fessionally repaired using Genuine BMW finish
materials in accordance with factory guidelines.
Waxing
Sealant is required when water no longer beads
on the clean surface of the paint. Use only prod-
ucts that contain carnauba wax or synthetic wax
to seal your finish.
Rubber gaskets
Treat only with water or a rubber care product.
To avoid noise or damage, do not use
products that contain silicone to care for
rubber gaskets.<
Chrome components
Particularly after exposure to road salt, thor-
oughly cleanse parts like the radiator grille, door
handles, or window frames with plenty of water
with shampoo added to it. For additional treat-
ment, use chrome polish.
Alloy wheels
Depending on your system, braking can gener-
ate dust, which settles on the light-alloy wheels.
Remove this dust regularly with acid-free wheel
cleaner.

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When performing care and maintenance on the
headlamps, please observe the information on
page259.
For bulbs for which replacement is not
described and for checking and adjusting
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
c e n t l e n s e s s e r v e a s t h e l i g h t s o u r c e f o r m a n y o f
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the
external lamps in cool or humid weather. When
the light is switched on, the condensation evap-
orates after a short time. The headlamp glasses
do not need to be changed.
If there is a large amount of moisture, for exam-
ple if water droplets form in the lamp, have it
checked by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center.
BMW X5: changing lamps
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very long service life and
the probability of a failure is very low. If a lamp
should nevertheless fail, you can continue driv-
ing cautiously with fog lamps
* provided that
this is permitted by the country-specific laws.
Have work on the xenon light unit includ-
ing changing the bulb carried out only by
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel. Due to the high voltage present in the system, there is a danger of fatal injuries when
work is carried out improperly.<
Halogen bulbs:
Parking lamps and roadside parking
lamps, daytime driving lamps
35-Watt bulb, H8
The bulb is pressurized. Therefore, wear
safety glasses and protective gloves.
Otherwise there is a danger of injuries if the
bulb is accidentally damaged during replace-
ment.<
1.Turn the cover to the left and remove.
2.Turn the bulbs to the left, pull off the con-
nector and replace.
3.Install in the reverse order.
Turn signals, front
24-Watt bulb, PY24W
1.Rotate bulb holder to the left and remove it
along with the bulb.
2.Rotate the bulb to the right along with the
socket and replace.
3.Install in the reverse order.

Technical data
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Capacities
BMW X5Notes
Fuel tank gal/liters approx. 22.5/85 Fuel grade: page235
of that reserve
X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive35d
X5 xDrive50igal/liters
gal/litersapprox. 2.1/8
approx. 2.6/10
Windshield washer with
headlamp washer system US quarts/liters approx. 6.9/6.5For more details: page67
BMW X6Notes
Fuel tank gal/liters approx. 22.5/85 Fuel grade: page235
of that reserve
X6 xDrive35i
X6 xDrive50igal/liters
gal/litersapprox. 2.1/8
approx. 3.2/12
Windshield washer with
headlamp washer system US quarts/liters approx. 6.9/6.5For more details: page67

Everything from A - Z
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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

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Automatic climate control
– automatic air
distribution117,121
– in rear121
– switching off120,122
– ventilation in rear120
– with 2-zone control117
– with 4-zone control121
Automatic climate control in
rear
– activating on Control
Display121
– deactivating on Control
Display121
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing30
Automatic curb monitor52
Automatic garage door
opener124
Automatic headlamps
– refer to High-beam
Assistant113
Automatic Hold61
– activating61
– deactivating61
– parking61
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control111
– refer to Daytime driving
lamps112
– refer to Interior lamps115
– refer to Pathway lighting112
Automatic low-beams, refer to
High-beam Assistant113
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC119
Automatic Service
Request230
Automatic soft closing30
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– deactivating selector lever
interlock64
– kickdown64
– with Comfort Access36AUTO program of the
automatic climate
control117,121
AUX-IN connection128,192
Available services230
Average fuel consumption78
– setting units86
Average speed, refer to
Computer78
Avoiding highways for
navigation158
Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
Axle weights, refer to
Weights283
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seats43
Backrest width adjustment44
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs264,266
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit273
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter222
Bass, tone setting168
Battery
– charging270
– jump starting274
– power failure270
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery270
Battery disposal
– remote control with Comfort
Access37
– vehicle battery270
Battery for mobile phone223
Battery replacement
– remote control for DVD
system in rear198
– remote control with Comfort
Access37
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Beverage holder, refer to
Cupholders128Blower, refer to Air
volume118,122
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating214
BMW Assist,
activating228,230
BMW Advanced Diesel236
BMW Assist226
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system256
BMW Search228
BMW TeleService226
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to
Cupholders128
Brake assistant95
Brake force display106
Brake lamps
– brake force display106
– replacing bulbs264,266
Brake pedal, refer to Braking
safely140
Brake rotors140
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System95
– brake assistant95
– brake force display106
– breaking-in138
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control95
– electronic brake-force
distribution95
– parking brake60
– refer to Braking safely140
– warning lamp13
Brake system138
– brake pads138
– breaking-in138
– disc brakes140
Braking safely140
Breakdown
– Flat Tire Monitor99
Breakdown, transporting your
vehicle275
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance274
Breaking-in brake pads138

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294 Breaking-in rear axle
differential138
Break-in period138
Brightness
– of Control Display86
– on Head-up Display109
Button for starting engine58
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
Calibrating driver's seat49
California Proposition 65
Warning6
Call
– accepting215
– ending216
– rejecting216
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing216
Calling, refer to the telephone
owner's manual
Camera
– refer to Rear view camera93
– refer to Top View90
Camera, Side View93
Can holder, refer to
Cupholders128
Capacities284
Capacity of cargo area283
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery270Care258
– car-care products258
– carpets260
– car washes258
– CD/DVD-player261
– chrome components259
– displays260
– exterior258
– fine wooden
components260
– hand washing259
– headlamps259
– high-pressure cleaning
jets259
– interior260
– leather260
– light-alloy wheels259
– paint259
– plastic components260
– rubber gaskets259
– running boards260
– safety belts260
– sensors and cameras260
– upholstery materials and
cloth-covered paneling260
– windows259
Cargo
– refer to Loading140
– securing142
– securing with ski bag135
Cargo area
– capacity283
– emergency actuation, refer
to Manually opening or
closing34
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually31
– expanding132
– opening
33
– opening/closing, refer to
Liftgate30,33
– opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate32
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening with remote
control28
Cargo area, refer to Cargo
area131Cargo area cover, refer to
Luggage compartment
roller cover131
Caring for the vehicle
finish259
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest, front128
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car phone, refer to
Telephone212
Car radio, refer to Radio171
Car wash258
– before driving in59
– with Comfort Access36
Car washes258
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system139
CBC Cornering Brake
Control95
CBS Condition Based
Service256
CD, audio playback180
CD, refer to Playing audio
tracks, DVD system in
rear202
CD/DVD changer
– magazine, loading183
CD-/DVD player in rear197
CD changer179,183
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse181
– random play sequence180
– selecting a track180
– switching on/off168
– tone control168
– volume168
CD player179
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse181
– random play sequence180
– selecting a track180
– switching on/off168
– tone control168
– volume168