2013 BMW X5 center console

All around the center console1Headliner  172Control Display   193Hazard warning system   307Central locking system  354Opening glove compartment   1475Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐
trol   131
Automatic climate control with 4-zone con‐
trol   1356Radio and CD/DVD drive   1927Open the tailgate  38  38Active seat   54Park Distance Control PDC   120
Top View   124
Backup camera   122HDC Hill Descent Control   106Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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Keep the closing area clear
Make sure that the closing area of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage
may result.◀
Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting opening height You can set how far the tailgate should open.
Adjusting the opening height
When adjusting the opening height, en‐
sure that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the
ceiling may not be high enough for the open
tailgate if the load situation changes.◀1."Settings"2."Tailgate"3.Turn the controller until the desired open‐
ing height is selected.
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
The tailgate opens automatically to the ad‐
justed opening height.
▷Press the button on the outside of the tail‐
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.▷Press the button in the center
console.▷ Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.
The opening procedure is interrupted:
▷When the engine starts.▷When the vehicle starts moving.▷By pressing the button in the cen‐
ter console again.▷ By pressing the button on the remote
control for a longer period.▷By pressing the button on the outside of
the tailgate.▷By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Closing
Keep the closing area clear
Make sure that the closing area of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage
may result.◀
Function requirement:
The lower tailgate is closed and must be
locked on both sides.
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3.Turn the controller until the desired open‐
ing height is selected.
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
The tailgate opens automatically to the ad‐
justed opening height.
▷Press the button on the outside of the tail‐
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.▷Press the button in the center
console.▷ Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.
The opening procedure is interrupted:
▷When the engine starts.▷When the vehicle starts moving.▷By pressing the button in the cen‐
ter console again.▷ By pressing the button on the remote
control for a longer period.▷By pressing the button on the outside of
the tailgate.▷By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Closing
Keep the closing area clear
Make sure that the closing area of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage
may result.◀
The tailgate closes automatically when the
button on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To stop the closing procedure:
▷Press the button on the inside of the tail‐
gate.▷Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
The closing procedure is also stopped:
▷When the engine starts.▷If the vehicle jerks while driving away.
Closing is not canceled when you put the vehi‐
cle into motion.
Automatic closing
The tailgate closes automatically without
button operation if it is weighed down by an
additional weight of approx. 11 lbs/5 kg, such
as snow or ice.◀
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total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volt.
Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to
insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Front center console
Slide the cover forward.
To access the socket: remove the cap or pull
out the cigarette lighter.
Rear center console
The arrangement of the sockets may vary with
the equipment.
To access the sockets: remove the caps.
In storage compartment under center
armrest
To access the socket: remove the cover.
In cargo area
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
BMW X6: in the rear console
Slide the cover back.
To access the socket: pull off the cover.
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▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.▷Do not connect a USB hard drive.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Center armrest front
Storage compartment A storage compartment is located under the
armrest between the front seats and, depend‐
ing on the vehicle's equipment, also a cover for
the mobile phone cradle or the snap-in
adapter.
Details on this mobile phone cradle, refer to
page 247.
Opening
Push cover down slightly and press the button.
The cover folds upward.
Connection for an external audio
device
You can connect an external audio device such
as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system:
▷AUX-IN port, refer to page 212.▷USB audio interface, refer to page 212.Rear center armrest
BMW X6 and BMW X5 with 3rd row
seats
Pull on the loop and fold down the center arm‐
rest.
BMW X5 without 3rd row seats
Unlock the center armrest with the button in
the lower section of the opening and fold
down.
Storage compartments Compartments are located in the doors, in the
center console in the front and rear as well as
in the rear console in the BMW X6.
Storage nets are located on the backrests of
the front seats.
Items in the storage nets
Do not stow hard or sharp-edged objects
in the storage nets; otherwise there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in the event of an acci‐ dent.◀
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Fold down the center armrest. Press the but‐
ton; the cupholders are opened.
The cupholders of the 3rd row seats are lo‐
cated in the center console between the seats.
BMW X6
Slide the cover forward. Folding down the rear seat backrest and
using the ski bag
Remove the beverage container before folding
the rear seat backrest forward or using the ski
bag; otherwise it may cause damage.◀
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol‐
lowing storage compartments can be found in
the cargo area:
▷Storage compartments behind the remov‐
able side panels on the right and left in the
cargo area and under the cargo floor cover,
storage compartment on the right in the
cargo area.▷Storage well under the cargo floor cover.▷Retaining straps on the left and right side
trim for fastening small objects.▷Lashing rail with lashing eyes. You can se‐
cure heavy-duty cargo straps on the lash‐
ing eyes. They can be removed at the
notches in the rails. To move the lashing
eyes, press the button.
Read and comply with the information en‐
closed with the heavy-duty cargo straps.
Floor panel flap
To access the onboard vehicle tool kit etc.
To open, swing up the flap by the handle, refer
to arrow.
The cargo floor cover is lockable.
Adaptive fixing system The adaptive fixing system is used to divide up
the cargo area. It consists of two brackets with
a telescopic rail and retaining straps. These are
guided into the two rails on the cargo area
floor.
Securing cargo
Before using the adaptive fixing system,
fold up and lock the rear seat backrest; other‐
wise, the cargo could be thrown into the vehi‐
cle interior in an accident.◀
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nected mobile phone from the vehicle and
pair and connect only one mobile phone.
The mobile phone no longer reacts.
▷Switch the mobile phone off and on again.▷Is the ambient temperature too high or
low? Do not expose the mobile phone to
extreme environmental conditions.
The telephone functions are not available.
▷Is the mobile phone paired as an additional
telephone and is the additional telephone
function deactivated? Activate the func‐
tion.▷Is an outgoing call not possible? Connect
the mobile phone as a telephone.
No phone book entries or only some phone
book entries are displayed, or they are incom‐
plete.
▷Transmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.▷It is possible that only the phone book en‐
tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card
are transmitted.▷It may not be possible to display phone
book entries with special characters.▷The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.▷Is the data volume of the contact too large,
e. g., due to stored information such as
notes? Reduce the data volume of the con‐
tact.▷Is the mobile phone connected as an audio
source or additional telephone? The mo‐
bile phone must be connected as a tele‐
phone.
The phone connection quality is poor.
▷The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending
on the mobile phone.▷Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the area of the center
console.▷Adjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately.
If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available, con‐
tact Customer Relations or the service center.
Controls
Adjusting the volume
Turn the knob until the desired volume is se‐
lected. The setting is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
The vehicle automatically adjusts the volume
of the microphone on the telephone and the
volume of the called party. Depending on the
mobile phone, the volumes may need to be ad‐
justed. The settings can only be created during
a call and must be adjusted separately for each
telephone. The settings are deleted when the
telephone is unpaired.
1."Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4.Select the desired setting: "Microphone"
or "Loudspeak."5.To adjust: turn the controller.6.To store: press the controller.Seite 240CommunicationTelephone240
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button for the hazard warning system is
located on the center console.
Emergency RequestRequirements
▷Equipment version with full preparation
package mobile phone.
An Emergency Request can be made, even
if no mobile phones are paired with the ve‐
hicle.▷BMW Assist is activated.▷Radio readiness is switched on.▷The BMW Assist system is logged in to a
wireless communications network sup‐
ported by BMW Assist.▷The Assist system is operable.Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Service contract▷After your contract with BMW Assist has
expired, the BMW Assist system can be
deactivated by the service center without
you having to visit a workshop.
After deactivation, an Emergency Request
is no longer possible.▷Under certain circumstances, the system
can be reactivated by a service center after
you sign a new contract.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.▷The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the circumstances allow this, remain in
the vehicle until the connection has been
established.▷The LED flashes if the connection to the
BMW Assist Response Center has been
established.Seite 307Breakdown assistanceMobility307
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