2012 BMW X5 XDRIVE 35I PREMIUM fuel type

The individual settings are stored for a maximum
of
four remote controls. They are stored for two
remote controls if Comfort Access* is in use.
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷ Assigning the programmable memory but‐
tons, refer to page 22.
▷ Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page 30.
▷ Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 33.
▷ Driver's seat, exterior mirror and steering
wheel positions*, refer to page 53.
▷ Settings for the display on the Control Dis‐
play and in the instrument cluster:
▷12h/24h clock format, refer to
page 79.
▷ Date format, refer to page 79.
▷ Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 80.
▷ Language on the Control Display, refer
to page 80.
▷ Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 80.
▷ Show visual warning for the Park Distance
Control PDC*, refer to page 111.
▷ Show visual warning for Top View*, refer to
page 114.
▷ Show Side View*, refer to page 116.
▷ Backup camera*:
▷Function selection, refer to page 113.
▷ Type of display, refer to page 114.
▷ Lane departure warning*: last setting, on/
off, refer to page 93.
▷ Head-up Display*: selection, brightness and
position of the display, refer to page 117.▷
Adaptive Drive*: selected chassis and sus‐
pension tuning, refer to page 99.
▷ Light settings:
▷Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 66.
▷ Welcome lamps, refer to page 81.
▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 81.
▷ Daytime running lights, refer to
page 82.
▷ High-beam Assistant*, refer to
page 83.
▷ Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐
trol: settings, refer to page 120.
▷ Navigation:
▷Voice activation, refer to page 163.
▷ Route criteria, refer to page 161.
▷ Map view settings, refer to page 164.
▷ Entertainment:
▷Tone control, refer to page 172.
▷ Radio, stored stations, refer to
page 180.
▷ CD/multimedia, audio source listened to
last, refer to page 181.
▷ Telephone: volume, refer to page 220.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷ Doors.
▷ Tailgate.
▷ Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷ Via the remote control.
▷ Via the door lock*.
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With proper use, these tires meet the highest
standards for safety and handling.
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Winter tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures
below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.
Although
so-called all-season M+S tires do pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires,
they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field of
vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire spe‐
cialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for the
winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front and
rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Rotating the tires is not permissible when using
different types of tires*. Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The

support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the event
of a pressure loss.
Driving with a damaged tire:
▷ Flat Tire Monitor FTM*, refer to page 88
▷ Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*, refer to
page 90
Snow chains*
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. Consult your service center for
more information.
BMW X5: use only in pairs on the rear wheels,
equipped with tires of the following size:
▷ 255/55 R 18
▷ 255/50 R 19
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DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol 97
DTMF suffix dialing 222
DVD/CD 181
DVDs, storing 188
DVD system in rear 200
DVD, video 183
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 167
Dynamic Performance Con‐ trol 98
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 96
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 97
E
Easy entry/exit 55
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 148
Electrical malfunction
– Door lock 32
– Driver's door 32
– Fuel filler flap 246
Electrical malfunction of upper
tailgate 34
Electrical malfunction, parking brake 65
Electric seat adjustment 46
Electric
steering wheel adjust‐
ment 55
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 96
Electronic engine oil level check 265
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 96
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual operation 32
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 246
Emergency Request 280
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 281 Energy-conscious driving, re‐
fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 72
Energy,

saving, refer to Saving
fuel 148
Engine, breaking in 142
Engine compartment 263
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 267
Engine oil, adding 266
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 266
Engine oil, alternative oil types 266
Engine oil, BMW maintenance system 268
Engine oil change intervals, re‐ fer to Service require‐
ments 75
Engine oil, checking the level 265
Engine oil, filling capacity 293
Engine oil temperature 72
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 266
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 266
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 72
Engine power, refer to Engine data 290
Engine, RPM 290
Engine start, assistance 281
Engine, starting 62
Engine, starting
– Comfort Access 37
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 61
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 61
Engine, switching off 62
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 84
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing,

refer to Current fuel con‐
sumption 72
Equalizer 172
Equipment, interior 127 ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 96
Exchanging wheels/tires 260
Exhaust system 142
Exterior mirrors 53
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 53
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming 55
Exterior mirrors, automatic heating 54
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 54
External audio device 134
External devices 192
External temperature dis‐ play 71
External temperature display, changing the units of meas‐
ure, changing the units of
measure on the Control Dis‐
play 80
External temperature warn‐ ing 71
Eyes for securing cargo 146
F
Fader 172
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 76
False alarm
– Avoiding unintentional alarms 40
– Ending an alarm 39
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 50
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 76
Filling capacities 293
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter 124
Fine wood, care 287
First aid kit 281
Fitting for towing 283
Fixing system, adaptive 137
Flashing

when locking/unlock‐
ing 31
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
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Lane margin, warning
93
Language, changing on Con‐ trol Display 80
Lap-and-shoulder
belt, refer to
Safety belts 50
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 146
LATCH child restraint fixing system 57
Leather, care 286
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 271
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions 291
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 23
License plate lamps, replacing bulbs 273, 275
Light-alloy wheels, care 286
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 271
Lighter 130
Lighting
– Instruments 84
Lighting, vehicle, refer to
Lamps 81
Light switch 81
Limit, refer to Speed limit 78
Load 145
Loading 144
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 33
Locking
– From the inside 33
– From the outside 30
– Setting the confirmation sig‐ nals 31
– Without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 37
Locking the vehicle
– From the inside 33
– From the outside 30
Locks, doors, and win‐
dows 60
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 266
Longlife

oils, refer to Approved
engine oils 266
Low beams 81 Low beams
– Automatic
82
Low beams, automatic 81
Low
beams, automatic, refer to
High-beam Assistant 83
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 46
Lower tailgate 36
Low-sulfur diesel 248
Luggage compartment roller cover 132
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 147
Lumbar support 46
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 75
Maintenance 268
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 75
Maintenance require‐ ments 268
Maintenance system BMW 268
Malfunction
– Door lock 32
– Fuel filler flap 246
Malfunction of upper tail‐
gate 34
Malfunction,

parking brake 65
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 76
Manual air distribution 121
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 70
Manual operation
– Door lock 32
– Driver's door 32
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 246
Manual

operation of upper tail‐
gate 34
Manual operation, Side View 116 Manual operation, Top
View 115
Map, destination entry 157
Map display in black and white 166
Map in split screen 164
Map view 163
Marking on approved tires 260
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 28
Maximum cooling 122
Maximum speed, winter tires 261
Medical kit, refer to First aid kit 281
Memory,

refer to Seat and mir‐
ror memory 53
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 165
Messages 230
Microfilter 124
Minimum tread, tires 259
Mirror
– Mirror memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 53
Mirrors 53
Mirrors
– Automatic Curb Monitor 54
Mirrors, folding in and out 54
Mirrors, heating 54
Mirrors, interior mirror 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 143
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest 134
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 216
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 56
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MP3 player
192
Multimedia 181
Music collection 188
Music search 189
Music, storing 188
N
Navigation 152
Navigation data 152
Navigation
data, updating 152
Navigation system
– Destination entry by voice 158
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints 51
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments 135
New wheels and tires 260
Notes 6, 233
Nozzles of automatic climate control 119
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 123
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 269
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 269
Octane numbers, refer to Fuel specifications 248
Odometer 71
Office 227
Oil additives 266
Oil consumption 265
Oil level 265
Oil, refer to Engine oil 265
Oil types, alternative 266
Oil types, approved 266
Old batteries, disposal 278
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 269
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 19
Onboard vehicle tool kit 270 Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 37
– From the inside 33
– From the outside 30
– Using the door lock
32
– Using the remote control 30
Opening height, adjust‐
ing 34, 36
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Outside-air mode, automatic climate control 122
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode 122
Overheating

of engine, refer to
Coolant temperature 72
P
Paint, vehicle 286
Pairing, mobile phone 216
Panic mode 30
Panoramic glass sunroof
– Convenient operation 30
– Initializing 43
– Opening, closing 42
– Pinch protection 43
– Power failure 43
– Remote control 30
– Tilting 42
Park Distance Control
PDC 110
Parked-car ventilation 125
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 144
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 110
Parking

assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 110
Parking brake 63
Parking brake, Automatic Hold 64
Parking brake, releasing man‐ ually 64, 65
Parking brake, setting man‐ ually 63
Parking lamps 81
Parking lamps/low beams 81
Parking with Automatic Hold 65 Particulate filter, refer to Diesel
particulate filter 143
Passenger airbags, deactivat‐ ing 87
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing 54
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 110
Personal information 227
Personal Profile 28
Pinch protection
– Panoramic glass sunroof 43
– Windows 41
Pinch protection, glass sun‐
roof 44
Plastic, care 287
Playing videos, rear DVD sys‐ tem 202
PlugIn 242
Pollen,

refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter 124
Poor road operation 147
Position, storing 155
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 154
Power, refer to Engine data 290
Power windows
– Safety switch 41
Power windows, opening and
closing 40
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 40
Preheating, refer to Diesel en‐ gine 62
Prescribed

engine oils, refer to
Approved engine oils 266
Pressure, tires 252
Pressure warning, tires 88
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 259
Profile, tires 259
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 22
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection 44
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Panoramic glass sunroof 43
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