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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
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39/27038/260
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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
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38/26035/240
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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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39/27035/240
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42/290
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC 35/240
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42/29038/260
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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
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38/26041/280
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48/330
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 33/230
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39/27041/280
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48/330
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC 35/240
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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
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32/22036/250
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38/260
Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 32/220
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32/22036/250
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36/250
Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC 32/220
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33/23038/260
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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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ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (11/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfa‐
ces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering, hydro‐
planing, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus‐
tained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and pos‐
sible tire failure.◀ RSC – Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
page
261.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than
summer tires.
XL
Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire tread
Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's
circumference and have the legally required
minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They

are marked on the side of the tire with TWI,
Tread Wear Indicator.
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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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Engine compartment
Important features in the engine compartment
BMW X5
1
Filler neck for washer fluid for the headlamp
and window washer system  67
2 Starting aid terminal  281 3
Coolant expansion tank   267
4 Engine oil filler neck   266
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Closing the hood
Drop the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/
40 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely
closed while driving, pull over imme‐
diately and close it securely.◀
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic engine
oil level check.
Requirements
▷ The engine must be running and warm after
the vehicle has been driven for at least
6.2 miles/10 km.
▷ The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a
level roadway.
Displaying the oil level
1. "Vehicle Info" 2.
"Vehicle status" 3. "Engine oil level"
Possible messages
▷ "Engine oil level OK"
▷ "Measurement not possible at this time."
▷ "Measuring engine oil level..."
Duration with the engine running: ap‐
prox. 3 minutes.
Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
If engine oil was added, it may take up to
30 minutes to obtain an oil level reading.
▷ "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add

a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter
of engine oil at the next opportunity, refer
also to Adding engine oil below.
▷ "Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immedi‐
ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.

◀ ▷
"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked."Do not add engine oil. It is possi‐
ble to continue driving. Note the newly cal‐
culated remaining mileage until the next oil
service, refer to page 75. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
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Coolant
General information
Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only
use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐
gine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suit‐
able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for
suitable additives.
Checking the coolant level
1. Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2. Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise

slightly to allow any accumulated pres‐
sure to escape; then continue turning to
open.
3. The coolant level is correct if it is between
the maximum and minimum marks in the
filler neck, refer also to the diagram next 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 cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible. Disposal
Comply
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
On the driver's side is an OBD socket for check‐
ing
the primary components in the vehicle emis‐
sions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the

vehicle checked as soon as pos‐
sible.
▷ The warning lamp flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
This

indicates that there is excessive misfir‐
ing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐
tem checked immediately; otherwise, seri‐
ous engine misfiring within a brief period can
seriously damage emission control compo‐
nents, in particular the catalytic converter.
Display of the previously described mal‐
functions on Canadian models.
Fuel cap The indicator lamp lights up.
If

the fuel cap is not properly tightened,
the OBD system may conclude that
fuel vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tight‐
ened, the display should go out in a short time.
Data memory
Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle op‐
eration, faults and user settings. These data are stored in the remote control and can be read out
with suitable devices, particularly when the ve‐
hicle is serviced. The data obtained in this way
provide valuable information for service proc‐
esses and repair or for optimizing and develop‐
ing vehicle functions further. In addition, if you
signed a service contract for Assist, certain ve‐
hicle data can be sent directly from the vehicle
to facilitate the desired services.
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