Further information on approved oil types can
be obtained from the service center.
Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be used:Gasoline engineAPI SM or a higher quality standardDiesel engineAPI ILSAC GF-5
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by the
service center only.
Coolant
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Checking the coolant level1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape; then continue turning
to open.3.The filling level indicator 1 in the filler neck
indicates the coolant level. The coolant
level is correct if it is between the arrows of
the respective reservoir label 2.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the appropriate environ‐
mental protection regulations when dis‐
posing of coolant additives.
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CareVehicle equipmentThis 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.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause
damage or preliminary damage that may then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, for
Park Distance Control or the backup camera,
for instance, for extended periods of time and
only from a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area below the windshield
when the hood is open.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.Washing in automatic car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Notes
Note the following:▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate rain sensor, refer to page 74, to
prevent unintentional wiper action.▷BMW X5: deactivate the rear window wiper
and protect it from damage. Ask the car
wash operator about any necessary pro‐
tective measures.▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll if the following steps
are taken.
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Release the parking brake.4.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 70.5.Switch the engine off.6.Leave the remote control in the ignition
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Everything from A to Z
Index0-9 3rd row seats 51
A ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 105
ACC Active Cruise Con‐ trol 111
Access to 3rd row seats 51
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 307
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 85
Activated-charcoal filter 135
Active Cruise Control ACC 111
Active cruise control, indica‐ tor lamp 115
Active Cruise Control, radar sensor 115
Active Cruise Control, select‐ ing the distance 113
Active Cruise Control, warn‐ ing lamps 115
Active seat 54
Active seat ventilation 53
Active steering 110
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 104
Adaptive Drive 109
Adaptive fixing system 150
Adaptive Light Control 91
Additional telephone 236
Additives, coolant 292
Additives, engine oil 291
After washing vehicle 313
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 97 Air circulation, refer to Recir‐
culated air mode 133
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 131, 136
Air distribution, manual 133
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 133
Air flow rate 132
Air flow rate, blower, refer to Air volume 136
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 134
Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐ flation pressure 275
Air vents 130
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 134
Alarm system 42
Alarm system– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 43– Ending an alarm 43– Interior motion sensor 43– Tilt alarm sensor 43
All around the headliner 17
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 286
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 107
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 140
AM/FM station 192
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 181
Antifreeze, coolant 292
Antifreeze, washer fluid 75
Antilock Brake System, ABS 105
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐
namic Stability Control
DSC 105
Anti-theft protection 32
Appointments 254
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 320
Approved engine oils 291
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 320
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 148
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter 82
Ashtray 143
Ashtray, front 143
Ashtray, rear 143
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 308
Assistance with driving off, refer to Drive-off assis‐
tant 109
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 308
Audio CD with rear DVD sys‐ tem 226
Audio device, external 148
Audio playback 201
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 215
Automatic, air distribu‐ tion 131, 136
Automatic air distribu‐ tion 136
Automatic, air flow rate 131
Automatic car wash 312
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Panoramic glass sunroof– Convenient operation 33– Initializing 46– Opening, closing 45– Pinch protection 46– Power failure 46– Remote control 33– Tilting 45
Park Distance Control
PDC 120
Parked-car ventilation 137
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 158
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 120
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 120
Parking brake 69
Parking brake, Automatic Hold 70
Parking brake, releasing man‐ ually 70, 71
Parking brake, setting man‐ ually 69
Parking lamps 90
Parking lamps/low beams 90
Parking with Automatic Hold 71
Particulate filter, refer to Die‐ sel particulate filter 157
Passenger airbags, deactivat‐ ing 96
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing 58
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 120
Personal information 249
Personal Profile 30
Pinch protection
– Panoramic glass sunroof 46– Windows 44
Pinch protection, glass sun‐
roof 47
Plastic, care 314
Playing videos, rear DVD sys‐ tem 223
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter 135
Poor road operation 158
Position, storing 172
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 171
Power windows– Safety switch 44
Power windows, opening and
closing 44
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 43
Preheating, refer to Diesel en‐ gine 68
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 291
Pressure, tires 275
Pressure warning, tires 97
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 284
Profile, tires 284
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection 47
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Panoramic glass sunroof 46
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Windows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to
Controls 18
R Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant 292
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Radio ready state 67
Radio ready state, switched off 68
Radio ready state, switched on 67
Radio setting, refer to Radio
ready state 67
Rain sensor 74
Random 201
Random playback 201
Range 81
RDS 193
Reading lamps 94
Reading out loud 256
Rear entertainment, refer to DVD system in rear 220
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 297, 300
Rear seat backrest, folda‐ ble 146
Rear seats, adjusting 51
Rear seats, adjusting the head restraints 57
Rear seats, heating 52
Rear socket 144
Rear ventilation 135
Rear ventilation, 3rd row seats 135
Rear ventilation, automatic climate control in rear 135
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 58
Rear window defroster 132
Rear window, washing 74
Rear window wiper 74
Recirculated air mode 133
Recommended tire brands 286
Redialing 243
Refueling 268
Remaining distance to desti‐ nation, refer to Com‐
puter 82
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 83
Remaining range, refer to Range 81
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