2013 BMW X5 Owner's Manual

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, frontFollow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
The illustration shows the right side of the en‐
gine compartment.
24-watt bulb, PY24W1.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 replace‐
ment.
Fog lamps Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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.
Contact your service center in the event of
a malfunction.
Arrangement of tail lamps
1Tail lamp2Brake force display3Brake lamp4Tail lamp/side marker lamp5Backup lamp6Turn signal
Turn signals, brake lamps and backup
lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
The bulbs are integrated in a single bulb holder.
1.Open the side panel in the cargo area.2.Remove the first aid kit and warning trian‐
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3.Press the button, arrow 1, down, press the
catches, arrows 2, outward slightly, and re‐
move the bulb holder.4.Apply gentle pressure to the P21W bulb
while turning it to the left for removal and
replacement.
Remove the W16W bulb and replace.5.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audi‐
bly clicks into place.6.Remount the side panel.
Brake Force Display
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
1.Carefully remove the cover in the tailgate
panel with a screwdriver.2.Push the catch on the bulb holder to the
left, arrow, and remove it.3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.4.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audi‐
bly clicks into place.5.Before installing the cap, unclip the cargo
area lamp.
Then lay the cap on its upper side and
close it, refer to arrow.6.Position the cargo area lamp and clip it in,
refer to arrow.
License plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Center brake lamp Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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BMW X6: bulb replacementXenon headlamps
Notes
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a xenon 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,
including 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
carried out improperly.◀
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
Parking lamps, roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lights
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
35-watt bulb, H81.Turn the cover to the left and remove.2.Left side of vehicle: rotate the bulb holder
to the right, see arrow, and remove.Right side of vehicle: rotate the bulb holder
to the left and remove.3.Disconnect plug and replace bulb.4.Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
5-watt bulb, WY5W XLL
1.Rotate the bulb holder to the left and re‐
move.2.Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and re‐
place.3.Install in the reverse order.
LED headlamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
With LED headlamps, the following lamps are
designed with LED technology:
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▷Daytime running lights.▷Side marker lights.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signals, frontFollow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
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.
Fog lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lamps
▷Turn signal, backup lamp: 21-watt bulb,
H21W.▷Brake lamp, brake force display: 21-watt
bulb, P21W▷Tail lamp: LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of
a malfunction.Arrangement of tail lamps1Tail lamps2Brake force display3Brake lamp4Backup lamp5Turn signal
Brake lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
1.Open the side panel in the cargo area.2.Remove the first aid kit and warning trian‐
gle if necessary.3.Rotate the relevant bulb socket to the left
and remove.4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
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Turn signal
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.1.Open the side panel in the cargo area.2.Remove the first aid kit and warning trian‐
gle if necessary.3.Remove bulb holder along with bulb and
replace.4.Install in the reverse order.
Backup lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
1.Open the side panel in the cargo area.2.Remove the first aid kit and warning trian‐
gle if necessary.3.Remove bulb holder along with bulb and
replace.4.Install in the reverse order.Brake force display
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.1.Carefully remove the cover in the tailgate
panel with a screwdriver.2.Rotate the bulb socket to the left and re‐
move.3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.4.Insert the bulb socket in the tailgate and
engage it.5.Replace the cover.
License plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Center brake lamp Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
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This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Notes Your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires, re‐
fer to page 286, as standard equipment.
They do not need to be replaced immediately
in the event of a puncture.
When mounting new tires or changing from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-
flat tires for your own safety.
BMW X6: do not rotate the front wheels to the
rear or vice versa, as otherwise the handling
characteristics will be negatively affected.
Suitable tools for changing the wheels are
available from the service center as an acces‐
sory.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Compact wheel Safety precautions in the event of a flat
tire or wheel change
Park the vehicle as far as possible from pass‐
ing traffic and on solid ground. Switch on the
hazard warning system.
Set the parking brake and engage transmis‐
sion position P.
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehi‐
cle and ensure that they remain outside the
immediate area in a safe place, such as behind
a guardrail.
If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning
lamp is required, set it up on the roadside at an
appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi‐
cle. Comply with all safety guidelines and regu‐
lations.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm surface
which is not slippery. The vehicle or the jack
could slip to the side if you attempt to raise the
vehicle on a soft or slippery surface such as
snow, ice, tiles, etc.
Position the jack on a firm support surface.
Do not use a wooden block or similar object as
a support base for the jack, as this would pre‐
vent it from extending to its full support height
and reduce its load-carrying capacity.
To avoid serious or fatal injury: never lie under
the vehicle, and never start the engine while it
is supported by the jack.◀
What you will need
To avoid rattling noises later on, note the posi‐
tions of the tools before removing them, then
return them to their initial positions after com‐
pleting work.
The tools are located in the mount under the
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1Vehicle jack2Vehicle jack crank3Lug bolts wrench
Removing compact wheelThe compact wheel is located in the cargo area
under the floor panel.
1.Remove the tool mount.2.Release the wing nut 1.3.Remove the washer 2 laterally.4.Remove the compact wheel.
Preparing wheel change
1.Observe the safety precautions above.2.Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.
Jacking up vehicle
1.Position the vehicle jack at the jacking
point closest to the wheel so that the entire
surface of the jack base rests on the
ground perpendicularly beneath the jack‐
ing point.The vehicle jack is designed for
changing wheels only.
The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only. Do not attempt to raise an‐
other vehicle model with it or to raise any
load of any kind. To do so could cause ac‐
cidents and personal injury.◀2.Guide the jack head into the rectangular
recess of the jacking point when cranking
up, refer to illustration detail.3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are
changing is raised from the ground.
Mounting a wheel
1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub. Also clean the lug bolts.3.Position the new wheel or compact wheel.
Secure the wheel by screwing at least two
lug bolts into opposite bolt holes.
When you mount wheels other than Genu‐
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4.Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten
all the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern.5.Lower the vehicle and remove the jack
from beneath the vehicle.
After mounting
1.Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
Checking that the lug bolts are tight
To ensure safety, always have the lug
bolts checked with a calibrated torque
wrench as soon as possible to ensure that
they are tightened to the specified torque.
Otherwise, incorrectly tightened lug bolts
are a hidden safety risk. The tightening tor‐
que equals 101 lb ft/140 Nm.◀2.Stow the defective wheel in the cargo area.
The defective wheel cannot be stored un‐
der the floor panel flap due to its size.3.Check and correct the tire inflation pres‐
sure at the earliest opportunity.4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 97, or reset the Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 99.5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as pos‐
sible and have the new wheel/tire bal‐
anced.
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, ex‐ tended braking distance, and altered self-
steering characteristics in the limit range. In
conjunction with winter tires, these character‐
istics are more pronounced.◀
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 cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to
the socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as this could damage the battery.◀
General information Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged
to achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in
the following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to
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