Changing batteries
1.
Press the detent and remove the cover.
2. Change the batteries. The type and instal‐
lation position are marked on the bottom of
the battery compartment.
3. Close the cover.
Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐
ter or to your service center.
Setting the language of the
DVD system
1. Select a CD/DVD track.
2. Press the button.
3. Select "Tone".
4. Press the button.
5. Switch to the top window.
6. Select "Language".
7. Press the button.
8. Select the desired language.
9. Press the button.
Sound output via speakers
In addition to the headphones, you can also play
the sound via the vehicle speakers.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. "AUX rear" 4.
"Volume"
5. Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and press the controller.
Switching DVD system on/off
Press the button on the CD-/DVD player or un‐
der the desired screen.
The DVD system switches on automatically
when a CD or DVD is inserted.
Playing CD/DVD
Use the following menu items to access data
from a CD/DVD:
▷ Video data via "DVD"
▷ Audio data via "CD"
▷ Images "Photo" Playing videos from CDs/
DVDs
Country codes of DVDs
Your DVD player only plays DVDs with the cod‐
ing of your home region, e.g., Europe=2. The
country
codes supported by your DVD are con‐
tained in the information on your DVD.
An overview of the coding zones: Code Region
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Fast forward/reverse
Forward/reverse with DVD control
1.
Press the button on the remote control
during playback.
2. Select the symbol.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the button several times to in‐
crease the fast forward/reverse speed.
The DVD playback will be distorted.
To cancel fast forward/reverse:
1. Select the symbol.
2. Press the button.
Or: Press the button on the CD/DVD player. The
DVD will start play at the point selected.
Forward/reverse with remote control Press and hold the button until you reach
the desired point.
Or:
1. During playback, turn the thumbwheel. Fast
forward/reverse is interrupted.
2. Continue to turn the thumbwheel. The
speed is increased.
3. Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
Fast forward/reverse is interrupted. The
DVD will start play at the point selected.
Skipping chapter
You can change to the next or previous chapter
during playback.
1. Press the button on the remote control
during playback.
2. Select the symbol.
3. Press the button repeatedly, continuing
until you reach the desired chapter.
Or: Press the button on the left or right on the
remote control repeatedly until you reach the
desired chapter. Freeze frame
1. Press the button on the remote control
during playback. 2. Select the symbol.
3. Press the button.
To continue playback:
1. Select the or symbol.
2. Press the button.
As an alternative, you can also stop and continue
playback with the button on the CD/DVD
player.
Making settings for DVD
1. Press the button during playback.
2.
Make the settings with the remote control:
▷ "Video settings":
▷"Brightness", "Color", and "Contrast"
on the screen.
▷ After switching to the top window, you
can change other settings.
"Language":
the system language of the
DVD system
"Display": background brightness of the
screen.
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Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use
a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or
hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes LED
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls, displays and other equipment in
your vehicle.
These light-emitting diodes, which operate us‐
ing a concept similar to that applied in conven‐
tional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1
light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never stare
into the unfiltered light for several hours; other‐
wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When the
light is switched on, the condensation evapo‐
rates after a short time. The headlamp glasses
do not need to be changed.
If there is a large amount of moisture, e.g., water
droplets form in the lamp, have the lamp
checked by your service center.
BMW X5: bulb replacement
Xenon headlamps
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps* and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with
local regulations. Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have
any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is car‐
ried out improperly.◀
Parking lamps, roadside parking lamps,
daytime running lights*
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signals, front
24-watt bulb, PY24W
1. Rotate bulb holder to the left and remove it
along with the bulb. 2.
Rotate the bulb to the right along with the
socket and replace.
3. Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps, rear
Contact
the service center for bulb replacement.
Tail lamps
▷ Turn signal, brake lamp: 21-watt bulb,
P21W.
▷ Brake force display: 21-watt bulb, P21W.
▷ Backup lamp: 16-watt bulb, W16W
▷ Tail lamp: LED technology.
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The defective wheel cannot be stored under
the floor panel flap due to its size.
3. Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
at the earliest opportunity.
4. Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 88,
or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor,
refer to page 90.
5. Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi‐
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with compact wheel Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/
h.
Drive
conservatively and do not exceed a speed
of 50 mph/80 km/h. Otherwise, changes in the
driving characteristics could result, for example
reduced track stability on braking, extended
braking distance, and altered self-steering char‐
acteristics in the limit range. In conjunction with
winter tires, these characteristics are more pro‐
nounced.◀
Only mount one compact wheel
Only one compact wheel may be
mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to their
original size as quickly as possible. Failure to do
so is a safety risk.◀
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you on
questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement
Use approved vehicle batteries
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀ After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered
on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
terminals in the engine compartment, refer to
page 281, with the engine switched off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷ Seat and mirror memory: store the positions
again, refer to page 53.
▷ Time: update, refer to page 78.
▷ Date: update, refer to page 79.
▷ Radio station: save again, refer to page 174.
▷ Navigation system: wait for the navigation
system to be operational.
▷ Glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof: it
may
only be possible to raise the roof. Have
the system initialized by the service center.
▷ Digital compass: recalibrate, refer to
page 129.
▷ Active steering: the system automatically in‐
itializes for a short time as you drive. During
this
time, the system is deactivated, refer to
page 101.
▷ xDrive: the system automatically initializes
as you drive. During this time, indicator
lamps
light up. If the lamps do not disappear
during the current trip, have the system
checked.
Disposing of old batteries Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
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Storage, tires 261
Storing
the seat position, refer
to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 53
Storing the vehicle 287
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 154
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 252
Summer tires, tread 259
Sunblinds, roller sunblinds 41
Surround View 112
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 62
Switching off, vehicle 62
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 126
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 72
Tailgate
– Comfort Access 38
– Remote control 31
Tailgate, adjusting the open‐
ing height 34, 36
Tailgate, automatic opera‐ tion 36
Tail lamps 271, 274
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 73
Tasks 232
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 290
Telephone 216
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 220
Telephone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 134
TeleService 237
Temperature, adjusting in up‐ per body region 121
Temperature, coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 72 Temperature display
– External temperature
71
– External temperature warn‐ ing 71
Temperature display, setting
the units 80
Temperature, engine oil 72
Temperature, setting with au‐ tomatic climate con‐
trol 121, 125
Temperature warning 71
Text messages 230
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 39
Thigh support adjustment 45
Third
brake lamp, refer to Cen‐
ter brake lamp 273, 275
Seats, 3rd row seats 47
Tilting the passenger side mir‐ ror 54
Time, setting 79
Tire age 258
Tire identification marks 258
Tire inflation pressure 252
Tire inflation pressure, check‐ ing 252
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 88
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 90
Tire Quality Grading 258
Tires
– Inflation pressure 252
Tires, breaking in 142
Tires, changing 260
Tires, condition 259
Tires, damage 260
Tire size 258
Tires, minimum tread 259
Tires, retreaded tires 261
Tires, run-flat tires 261
Tires, storage 261
Tire tread 259
Toll roads, route 161
Tone 172
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 270
Tools,
refer to Onboard vehicle
tool kit 270 Top View 114
Torque, refer to Engine
data 290
Tow bar 283
Tow fitting 283
Towing 282
Town/city, navigation 153
Tow rope 283
Tow-starting 282, 284
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 90
Traction control 97
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 165
Transmission, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 69
Transmission positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 69
Transporting children safely 56
Treble, tone 172
Trip computer, refer to Dis‐ plays on the Control Dis‐
play 74
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 71
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 66
Trip odometer 71
Trips, planning 159
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 36
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions 291
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive light control 82
Turn signal, indicator lamp 14
Turn signals 66
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 66
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 258
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 40
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