2012 BMW X5 XDRIVE 35I PREMIUM rear entertainment

Removing
1.
Grasp retracted cargo cover underneath the
upper fold on both sides.
2. Pull the cover back out of the side brackets.
3. Depending on your vehicle's equipment
package, you can store the cover under the
floor panel in the cargo area. Installing
When installing, proceed in the opposite order
of removal.
1.
Set the cargo cover into place on the left and
right sides.
2. Lift the back of the cover slightly and slide
forward
until it snaps into the two side brack‐
ets.
Enlarging the cargo area
The rear seat backrest is divided. You can fold
down both sides separately in order to expand
the cargo area. BMW X6: before folding the rear seat
backrest forward
Before

folding the rear seat backrest forward or
using the ski bag, remove beverage containers
from the cupholder and close the cupholder.◀ Reach into the recess and pull toward the front.
Locking the backrest
Before letting passengers ride in the rear,
engage the seat backrests, locking them in
place. Otherwise, there is the danger of an ac‐
cident due to unexpected seat movement.

◀
Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
When folding back the backrest, be sure
that it locks in place securely. The red warning
field in the control display disappears. If it is not
properly engaged, transported cargo could en‐
ter the passenger compartment during braking
or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle
occupants.◀
Observe the instructions concerning the
safety belt
Observe the instructions concerning the safety
belt, refer to page 50. Otherwise, personal pro‐
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Rear center armrest
BMW X6 and BMW X5 with 3rd row
seats*
Pull on the loop and fold down the center arm‐
rest.
BMW X5 without 3rd row seats*
Unlock the center armrest with the button in the
lower section of the opening and fold down.
Storage compartments
Compartments are located in the doors, in the
center console in the front and rear* as well as
in the rear console in the BMW X6.
Storage nets* are located on the backrests of
the front seats.
Items in the storage nets
Do not stow hard or sharp-edged objects
in the storage nets; otherwise there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in the event of an acci‐
dent.◀ Clothes hooks
BMW X5
The clothes hooks are located at the grab han‐
dles in the rear.
BMW X6
To fold out, press against upper edge.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks,
ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's
vision.◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks;
otherwise, they may present a danger to pas‐
sengers during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Cupholders*
Notes
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the
increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable contain‐
ers into the cupholders. This may result in dam‐
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▷
Retaining straps* on the left and right side
trim for fastening small objects.
▷ Lashing rail with lashing eyes*. You can se‐
cure
heavy-duty cargo straps on the lashing
eyes. They can be removed at the notches
in the rails. To move the lashing eyes, press
the button.
Read and comply with the information enclosed
with the heavy-duty cargo straps.
Floor panel flap To access the onboard vehicle tool kit etc.
To open, swing up the flap by the handle, refer
to arrow.
The cargo floor cover is lockable*.
Adaptive fixing system

*
The adaptive fixing system is used to divide up
the cargo area. It consists of two brackets with
a telescopic rail and retaining straps. These are
guided into the two rails on the cargo area floor.
Securing cargo
Before using the adaptive fixing system,
fold up and lock the rear seat backrest; other‐
wise, the cargo could be thrown into the vehicle
interior in an accident.◀ 1
Brackets
2 Telescopic rail
3 Notch in the cargo area rail
Mounting brackets
The two brackets are connected with a tele‐
scopic rail.
1. Insert the brackets at the respective notch
in the rail on the cargo area floor.
2. Press down the brackets to push them into
the desired position.
3. Check the firm seating of the brackets. They
must be clearly heard to engage.
No cargo on brackets
Do not lay cargo on the brackets, as oth‐
erwise they could be unlocked.◀
Dividing up cargo area The cargo can be positioned as follows:
▷
Between the rear seat backrest and the tele‐
scopic rail
▷ Between the telescopic rail and the retaining
strap
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Switch off the engine during longer
stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is
switched off for only approx. 4 seconds.
Switch off any functions that are not
currently needed
Functions
such as seat heating and the rear win‐
dow defroster require a lot of energy and con‐
sume additional fuel, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they are
not actually needed.
Have maintenance carried out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by your serv‐
ice center.
Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐
tem, refer to page 268.
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CD/multimedia
Controls
1
Volume, on/off
2 Eject CD/DVD
3 CD/DVD drive
4 Change the entertainment source
5 Change station/track
6 Programmable memory buttons
Sound output
Switching on/off
When
the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF
button on the radio.
Muting
When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running: press the ON/OFF button on the
radio.
CD/DVD
Playback
Loading the CD/DVD player
Insert the CD/DVD with the printed side up.
Playback begins automatically.
Reading can take a few minutes with com‐
pressed audio files. Starting playback
A

CD/DVD is located in the CD/DVD player or in
the CD/DVD changer*.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired CD or DVD. Symbol Meaning

CD/DVD player ... CD/DVD changer*

CD/DVD player, rear* Playable formats
▷
DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-
RW,

DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD
audio (video part only), DVD video*.
▷ CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA,
VCD*, SVCD*.
▷ Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC*,
M4A*.
Audio playback
Selecting the track using the button Press

the button for the appropriate di‐
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h. Otherwise, tire damage and accidents could
occur.◀
Observe all national and local maximum speed
limits;
otherwise, violations of the laws could oc‐
cur.
Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive35i/X5 xDrive35d with two rows of seats
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds of up to
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 M
60/420 60/420 60/420 60/420
Without Sport Package:
255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL RSC 32/220 36/250 35/240 41/280
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC 32/220 38/260 35/240 42/290
Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL RSC 32/220
--
35/24035/240
--
38/260
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 33/230
--
35/24035/240
--
38/260
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC 33/230
--
38/26036/250
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41/280
With Sport Package:
255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL RSC 32/220 36/250 35/240 41/280
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC 32/220 38/260 35/240 42/290
Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL RSC 32/220
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35/24039/270
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42/290
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 33/230
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35/24038/260
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Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 Y XL RSC 33/230
--
39/27038/260
--
45/310
More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 292.Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive35i/X5 xDrive35d with three rows of seats

Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds of up to
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 RSC 33/230 41/280 38/260 45/310
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC 36/250 44/300 41/280 48/330
Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL RSC
32/220
--
38/26035/240
--
42/290
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 33/230
--
39/27035/240
--
42/290
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC 35/240
--
42/29038/260
--
45/310
With Sport Package:
255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL RSC 33/230 41/280 38/260 45/310
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC 36/250 44/300 41/280 48/330
Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL RSC 32/220
--
38/26041/280
--
48/330
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 33/230
--
39/27041/280
--
48/330
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC 35/240
--
42/29042/290
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49/340
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Tire inflation pressure X6 xDrive35i

Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds of up to
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 RSC
255/50 R 19 107 V M+S XL RSC
32/220 35/240 36/250 44/300
Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL RSC 32/220
--
32/22036/250
--
38/260
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 32/220
--
32/22036/250
--
36/250
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC 32/220
--
33/23038/260
--
39/270
Compact wheel*
T 155/90 D 18 113 M
T 155/80 R 19 114 M 60/420 60/420 60/420 60/420
More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 292.Tire inflation pressures for X6 xDrive50i

Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds of up to
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 RSC
255/50 R 19 107 V M+S XL RSC
33/230 36/250 41/280 44/300
Front: 255/50 R 19 107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 W XL RSC 36/250
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36/25042/290
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