
 229
Entertainment
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility
Using BMW Search
To select and display content:
>Turn the controller to highlight an element.
>Press the controller to display an element.
Opening start page
1.Open "Options".
2."Display start page"
Loading a new page
1.Open "Options".
2."Reload"
Canceling
1.Open "Options".
2."Cancel loading"
Customer Relations
Overview
Contact Customer Relations for information on 
all aspects of your vehicle.
Calling Customer Relations
Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or 
BMW TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2."Customer Relations"
3."Start service"
A voice connection is established to Customer 
Relations.
Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist 
or BMW TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2."Customer Relations"
The Customer Relations phone number is dis-
played. If the vehicle is equipped with the 
mobile phone preparation package, a voice 
connection is established.
Service Request*
Overview
You can send a request to your BMW Sports 
Activity Vehicle Center to arrange a service 
appointment. The Teleservice data is transmit-
ted during a Service Request. If possible, your 
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will estab-
lish contact with you.
Starting a Service Request
1."BMW Assist"
2."Service Request"
3."Start service" 

 231
Entertainment
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility 

Mobility
 235Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
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 cosolvent, 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 page274.<
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. 

Mobility
 237Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Have 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 
exhaust fluid at temperatures below +237/
-56 even between the regular maintenance 
intervals.
If the fluid needs to be refilled, this will be indi-
cated with the reserve display in the instrument 
panel, refer to page236.<
Only refill the diesel exhaust fluid 
yourself in exceptional circumstances
In order to get your vehicle to reach the nearest 
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center, you may 
refill the diesel exhaust fluid yourself, making 
sure to heed the warning notices.
Do not allow diesel exhaust fluid to come 
into contact with you. This can lead to 
skin and eye irritation. Wear protective goggles 
and gloves as needed. Follow the safety 
instructions on the bottle.
When opening the bottle or reservoir, pungent 
smelling vapors can escape. Before refilling, 
close the vehicle completely so that the vapors 
do not get into the interior of the vehicle. When 
handling diesel exhaust fluid in enclosed 
spaces, make sure to have sufficient ventilation.
After handling diesel exhaust fluid, wash hands 
thoroughly. Failure to do so may lead to irrita-tion, e.g. due to inadvertent contact with the 
eyes.
If eye irritation occurs, immediately rinse eyes 
with ample water and contact a doctor if neces-
sary.
If diesel exhaust fluid comes into contact with 
surfaces of your vehicle, rinse the affected sur-
faces with water or else damage may occur.
Keep diesel exhaust fluid out of reach of chil-
dren.<
Suitable diesel exhaust fluid
>Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
This bottle and its special adapter permit 
convenient refilling with diesel exhaust 
fluid.
>Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32
You can get diesel exhaust fluid at your BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
Refilling quantity
Refilling quantity at the start of the reserve dis-
play: approx. 0.75 gallons/2.7 liters
Open reservoir for diesel exhaust fluid
1.Open hood, refer to page251.
2.Fit releasing tool from onboard tool kit, refer 
to page262 into place and open the lock, 
refer to arrow. 

Mobility
 239Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure
Information for your safety
The condition of the tires and the maintenance 
of the specified tire pressure are crucial not only 
to the tire's service life, but also to driving com-
fort and most importantly, driving safety.
Checking pressure
Only check tire inflation pressure when the tires 
are cold. This means after a maximum of 
1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle has 
been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are 
warm, the tire inflation pressure increases.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly 
and correct it as needed, even on the 
compact tire
*: at least twice a month and before 
starting long trips. If you fail to observe this pre-
caution, you may be driving on tires with incor-
rect tire pressures, a condition that can not only 
compromise your vehicle's driving stability, but 
also lead to tire damage and the risk of an acci-
dent. Do not drive with depressurized, i.e. flat 
tires, except run-flat tires. A flat tire will seri-
ously impair your vehicle's handling and braking 
response. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can 
lead to a loss of control over the vehicle.<
After correcting the tire inflation pressure, 
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to 
page100, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, 
refer to page102.<
Pressure specifications
The tables below provide all the correct inflation 
pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient 
temperature.
The inflation pressures apply to the tire 
sizes and tire brands respectively 
approved and recommended by BMW; a list of 
these is available from your BMW Sports Activ-
ity Vehicle Center.
ing:
>Tire sizes of your vehicle
>Load conditions
>Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for speeds 
up to 100 mph/160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h, 
adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation 
pressures listed on the following pages in the 
column Traveling speeds up to max. of 
100 mph/160 km/h to achieve optimum driving 
comfort.
These pressure specifications can be found on 
the door post when you open the driver's door.
The permissible top speed for these tire 
inflation pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h. 
Do not exceed this speed, otherwise tire dam-
age and accidents may result.<
Tire inflation pressures for speeds 
above 100 mph/160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in 
excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please 
observe, and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures 
for speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from 
the relevant table on the following pages. Oth-
erwise tire damage and accidents could 
occur.< 

Mobility
 241Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive35i/X5 xDrive35d with two rows of seats
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa 
Traveling speeds 
up to a max. of
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds 
including those 
exceeding 
100 mph/160 km/h
All pressure specifications 
in the table are indicated in 
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
Compact wheel
*:
T 155/90 D 18 113 M
T 155/80 R 19 114 M60/420 60/420 60/420 60/420
Without sport package:
255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL 32/220 35/240 35/240 41/280
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL 32/220 36/250 35/240 41/280
Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL - 32/220 - 36/250
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL 33/230 - 35/240 -
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL - 33/230 - 36/250
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL 33/230 - 36/250 -
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL - 36/250 - 39/270
With sport package:
255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL 32/220 35/240 35/240 41/280
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL 32/220 36/250 35/240 41/280
Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL 32/220 - 39/270 -
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL - 32/220 - 41/280
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL 33/230 - 38/260 -
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL 33/230 - 38/260 -
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL - 36/250 - 42/290
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page283. 

Mobility
 243Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive35i/X5 xDrive35d with three rows of seats
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa 
Traveling speeds 
up to a max. of
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds 
including those 
exceeding 
100 mph/160 km/h
All pressure specifications 
in the table are indicated in 
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
Without sport package:
255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL 33/230 41/280 38/260 45/310
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL 36/250 44/300 41/280 48/330
Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL - 38/260 - 42/290
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL 33/230 - 35/240 -
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL - 39/270 - 42/290
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL 35/240 - 38/260 -
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL - 42/290 - 45/310
With sport package:
255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL 33/230 41/280 38/260 45/310
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL 36/250 44/300 41/280 48/330
Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL 32/220 - 41/280 -
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL - 38/260 - 48/330
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL 33/230 - 41/280 -
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL - 39/270 - 48/330
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL 35/240 - 42/290 -
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL - 42/290 - 49/340
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page283. 

Mobility
 245Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Tire inflation pressure X6 xDrive35i
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa 
Traveling speeds 
up to a max. of
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds 
including those 
exceeding 
100 mph/160 km/h
All pressure specifications 
in the table are indicated in 
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL
255/50 R 19 107 V M+S XL32/220 35/240 36/250 42/290
Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL - 32/220 - 38/260
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL - 32/220 - 36/250
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL 32/220 - 38/260 -
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL - 33/230 - 39/270
Compact wheel
*:
T 155/90 D 18 113 M
T 155/80 R 19 114 M60/420 60/420 60/420 60/420
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page283.