2012 BMW X5 XDRIVE35D interior lights

▷
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.
▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents
or the wiring in the airbag system. This
also applies to steering wheel covers, the
dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the
sides of the headliner.◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term

and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of burns.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explosives.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐
desired triggering of the airbag, either of which
could result in injury.◀
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
The occupation of the seat is detected by eval‐
uating the impression on the occupied seat sur‐
face of the front passenger seat.
The front and side airbags on the front passen‐
ger side are activated or deactivated accordingly
by the system.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview
mirror shows the current status of the front pas‐
senger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to
Front passenger airbag indicator lamp below. Leave feet in the footwell
Make

sure that the front passenger keeps
his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front
passenger airbags may not function properly.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐
ger seat, refer to the safety notes and instruc‐
tions under Children on the front passenger
seat, refer to page 56.◀
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults, the
front passenger airbags may be deactivated in
certain sitting positions. In this case, the indica‐
tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights
up.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To make sure that occupation of the seat cush‐
ion can be detected correctly:
▷ Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion pad‐
ding,

ball mats or other items to the passen‐
ger seat unless they are specifically recom‐
mended by BMW.
▷ Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
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Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips
Controls At a glance

▷
During heavy brake application.
▷ When the turn signal flashes.
System limits Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for
the driver's personal judgment of the course
of the road and the traffic situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering
wheel; otherwise, you may lose control over the
vehicle.◀
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷ In the event of worn, poorly visible, merging,
diverging,

or multiple lane markings such as
in construction areas.
▷ When the demarcation lines are covered by
snow, ice, dirt or water.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
▷ When the demarcation lines are covered by
objects.
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
▷ When driving toward bright lights.
▷ When the windshield is fogged over, dirty or
covered by a sticker, etc., in front of the in‐
terior rearview mirror.
Malfunctions
Steering wheel vibration
Frequent

activation of the steering wheel vibra‐
tion causes the system to overheat.
This causes the lane departure warning to be‐
come deactivated.
Let the system cool and reactivate it by pressing
the button. Camera
The camera is located on the front of the interior
rearview mirror.
Keep the area in front of the interior rearview
mirror clear.
Brake force display*
The concept
BMW X5
▷
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
▷ During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
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Safety

lease the button on the hand-held transmit‐
ter several times for 2 seconds.
6. To program additional hand-held transmit‐
ters, repeat steps 3 to 5.
The device can be operated using the memory
button with the engine running or the ignition
switched on.
Malfunction
If the device cannot be used after repeated at‐
tempts at programming, please check whether
the hand-held transmitter is equipped with an
alternating code system.
To do so:
▷ Read the instructions of the hand-held
transmitter.
▷ Press the memory button of the universal
remote control for an extended period.
If the LED of the integrated universal remote
control flashes quickly for a short period and
then lights up continuously, the hand-held
transmitter
is equipped with an alternating code
system.
In this case, program the memory buttons as
described under Alternating-code hand-held
transmitters.
Alternating-code hand-held
transmitters
Please obtain information on synchronizing the
device in the operating manual of the device be‐
ing set up.
Programming will be easier with the aid of a sec‐
ond person.
1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-
controlled device.
2. Program the integrated universal remote
control as described above under Fixed-
code hand-held transmitters.
3. Locate the button on the receiver of the de‐
vice to be set, e.g., on the drive. 4.
Press the button on the receiver of the de‐
vice

to be set. You have approx. 30 seconds
for the next step.
5. Press the programmed memory button of
the integrated universal remote control for
approx. 3 seconds. Repeat this step up to
three times if necessary.
The device can be operated using the memory
button with the engine running or the ignition
switched on.
Reassigning individual programs
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Hold the hand-held transmitter at a distance
of approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm from the
memory buttons.
The required distance depends on the par‐
ticular hand-held transmitter.
3. Press the memory button of the integrated
universal remote control.
4. If the LED flashes slowly after approx.
20 seconds, press the transmit button on
the hand-held transmitter.
5. Release both buttons when the LED flashes
rapidly.
If

the LED does not flash rapidly after approx.
60 seconds, change the distance and repeat
the step.
Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly af‐
ter approx. 60 seconds, change the distance
and repeat the step. If programming was
aborted by the hand-held transmitter, hold
down the memory button and press and re‐
lease the button on the hand-held transmit‐
ter several times for 2 seconds.
Deleting all stored programs
Press both outer memory buttons 1 for ap‐
prox. 20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly.
All stored programs are deleted.
The programs cannot be deleted individually.
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Interior equipment

Incorrect fueling
The warning lamp lights up:
The reservoir has been filled with an in‐
correct fluid.
Please contact your service center.
Have diesel exhaust fluid refilled
This
exhaust fluid is refilled by your service cen‐
ter during regular maintenance. If you adhere to
this maintenance schedule, it is usually not nec‐
essary to refill any fluids between the mainte‐
nance dates.
Under certain circumstances, for example, due
to a particularly sporty driving style or operation
of the vehicle at high altitudes, it may be neces‐
sary 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 service cen‐
ter.
Diesel exhaust fluid at low
temperatures
Due to its physical properties, it may be neces‐
sary to replenish the level of diesel exhaust fluid
at temperatures below +23 ℉/ -5 ℃, even be‐
tween the regular maintenance dates.
If the fluid needs to be refilled, this will be indi‐
cated with the reserve display in the instrument
cluster, refer to page 249.
Only refill the diesel exhaust fluid
yourself in exceptional circumstances
To be able to reach the nearest service center
with your vehicle, you may refill the diesel ex‐
haust fluid yourself, making sure to heed the
warning notices specified below. Handling diesel exhaust fluid
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 res‐ ervoir, pungent smelling vapors can escape. Be‐
fore 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 irritation, for instance, due to inadvertent
contact with the eyes. If eye irritation occurs,
immediately rinse eyes with ample water and
contact a doctor if necessary. If diesel exhaust
fluid comes into contact with surfaces of your
vehicle, rinse the affected surfaces with water or
else damage may occur. Keep diesel exhaust
fluid out of reach of children.◀
Suitable diesel exhaust fluid
▷ Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. This
bottle and its special adapter permit con‐
venient refilling with diesel exhaust fluid.
▷ Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32
Diesel exhaust fluid can be obtained from your
service 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 the hood, refer to page 264.
2. Fit the releasing tool from the tool kit, refer
to page 270, into place and open the lock,
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Fuel

Everything from A to Z
Index
0-9
3rd row seats 47
A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 96
ACC Active Cruise Con‐ trol 102
Access to 3rd row seats 47
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 280
Acoustic
signal, refer to Check
Control 76
Activated-charcoal filter 124
Active Cruise Control ACC 102
Active cruise control, indicator lamp 105
Active Cruise Control, radar sensor 106
Active Cruise Control, select‐ ing the distance 104
Active Cruise Control, warning lamps 105
Active seat 49
Active seat ventilation 49
Active steering 100
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 94
Adaptive Drive 99
Adaptive fixing system 137
Adaptive light control 82
Additional telephone 216
Additives, coolant 267
Additives, engine oil 266
After washing vehicle 286
Airbags 86
Airbags, indicator/warning light 88
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 122 Air distribution, auto‐
matic 120, 125
Air distribution, manual 121
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 122
Air flow rate 121
Air
flow rate, blower, refer to Air
volume 125
Airing, refer to Ventilation 123
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 252
Air vents 119
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 123
AKI, refer to Fuel specifica‐ tions 248
Alarm system 39
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional alarms 40
– Ending an alarm 39
– Interior motion sensor 40
– Tilt alarm sensor 40
All around the headliner 17
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 261
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 98
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 128
AM/FM station 174
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 163
Antifreeze, coolant 267
Antifreeze, washer fluid 68
Antilock Brake System, ABS 96
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 96
Anti-theft protection 30
Appointments 232 Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights 292
Approved engine oils 266
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 292
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 134
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter 74
Ashtray 130
Ashtray, front 130
Ashtray, rear 130
Assist 237
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 281
Assistance
with driving off, re‐
fer to Drive-off assistant 100
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 281
Audio CD with rear DVD sys‐ tem 206
Audio device, external 134
Audio playback 181
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 196
Automatic, air distribu‐ tion 120, 125
Automatic air distribution 125
Automatic, air flow rate 120
Automatic car wash 285
Automatic climate con‐ trol 119
Automatic climate control, au‐ tomatic air distribu‐
tion 120, 125
Automatic climate control, in rear 124
Automatic climate control in rear, activating on Control
Display 124
Automatic climate control in rear, air supply 125
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