2013 BMW X5 XDRIVE 35I SPORT ACTIVITY overheating

Ignition onAll electrical consumers can operate. The od‐
ometer and trip odometer are displayed in the
instrument cluster.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Radio ready state and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis‐
plays in the instrument cluster go out.
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition
is not switched off accidentally.◀
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:▷The brake is applied.▷The low beams are switched on
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic
gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and engage trans‐
mission position P; otherwise, the vehicle may
begin to roll.◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Starting the engine
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 40.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
Diesel engine
If the engine is cold and temperatures are be‐
low approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may
be delayed somewhat due to automatic pre‐
heating.
A message is displayed.
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LoadingVehicle 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.
General information Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carry‐
ing capacity of the tires, never overload the ve‐
hicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and
increases the rate at which damage develops
inside the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kgor YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the
vehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 650 lbs: 1,400 lbs minus 750 lbs =
650 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transfered to your
vehicle. Consult the manual for transport‐
ing a trailer to determine how this may re‐
duce the available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Load
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Divided screen view, splitscreen 22
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, manual operation 34
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals 33– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 283
Downhill control 108
Draft-free ventilation 134
Drive-off assistant 109
Driver's seat, calibrating 55
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant 109
Driving notes, breaking in 156
Driving notes, general 156
Driving on poor roads 158
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 105
Driving through water 157
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 156
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 133
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 105
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 106
DTMF suffix dialing 242
DVD/CD 200
DVDs, storing 207
DVD system in rear 220
DVD, video 202
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 186
Dynamic Performance Con‐ trol 107
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 105
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 106
E
Easy entry/exit 60
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 164
Electrical malfunction– Door lock 34– Driver's door 34– Fuel filler flap 268
Electrical malfunction of up‐
per tailgate 36
Electrical malfunction, park‐ ing brake 71
Electric seat adjustment 50
Electric steering wheel ad‐ justment 60
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 105
Electronic engine oil level check 290
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 105
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation 34
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 268
Emergency Request 307
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 308
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 80
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐ ing fuel 164
Engine, breaking in 156
Engine compartment 288
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 292
Engine oil, adding 291
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 291
Engine oil, alternative oil types 292
Engine oil, BMW maintenance
system 293
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 83
Engine oil, checking the level 290
Engine oil, filling ca‐ pacity 321
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 291
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 291
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 80
Engine start, assistance 308
Engine, starting 68
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 40
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 67
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 67
Engine, switching off 69
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing, refer to Current fuel
consumption 80
Equalizer 190
Equipment, interior 139
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 105
Exchanging wheels/tires 285
Exhaust system 157
Exterior mirrors 58
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 58
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming 59
Exterior mirrors, automatic heating 59
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 59
External audio device 148
External devices 212
External temperature dis‐ play 79
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Manual air distribution 133
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 77
Manual operation– Door lock 34– Driver's door 34
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 268
Manual operation of upper tailgate 36
Manual operation, Side View 127
Manual operation, Top View 125
Map, destination entry 175
Map display in black and white 184
Map in split screen 183
Map view 181
Marking on approved tires 286
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Maximum cooling 133
Maximum speed, winter tires 286
Medical kit, refer to First aid kit 308
Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 57
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 183
Messages 252
Microfilter 135
Minimum tread, tires 284
Mirror
– Mirror memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory 57
Mirrors 58
Mirrors
– Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Mirrors, folding in and out 59
Mirrors, heating 59
Mirrors, interior mirror 59
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 157
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest 148
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 236
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 61
MP3 player 212
Multimedia 200
Music collection 207
Music search 208
Music, storing 207
N
Navigation 168
Navigation data 168
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 168
Navigation system– Destination entry by
voice 176
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints 55
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments 148
Neutral cleaner, care 314
New wheels and tires 285
Notes 6, 255
Nozzles of automatic climate control 130
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 134
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 294
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 294
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 270
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 270
Odometer 80
Office 249
Oil additives 291
Oil consumption 290
Oil level 290
Oil, refer to Engine oil 290
Oil types, alternative 291
Oil types, approved 291
Old batteries, disposal 305
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 294
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 19
Onboard vehicle tool kit 295
Opening and closing– Comfort Access 40– From the inside 35– From the outside 32– Using the door lock 34– Using the remote control 32
Opening height, adjust‐
ing 37, 38
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Outside-air mode, automatic climate control 133
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode 133
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 80
P Paint, vehicle 313
Pairing, mobile phone 237
Panic mode 33
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