2014 BMW X5 tailgate

Interrupting automaticallyThe system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:▷When the button is released.▷If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.▷If a gear is selected that does not match
the instruction on the Control Display.▷During acceleration.▷When setting the parking brake.▷If a turn signal is activated in the opposite
direction to the desired side for parking.▷If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.▷On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces
if necessary.▷If doors are open.▷If the tailgate is open.▷When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.▷When there are obstacles that suddenly
arise.▷If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Continuing
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if necessary.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
System limits
No parking assistance The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:
▷In tight curves.Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:▷On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.▷On slippery ground.▷On steep uphill or downhill grades.▷When leaves or snow has collected in the
parking space.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects can reach the physi‐
cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g., in
the following circumstances:
▷For small children and animals.▷For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.▷If there is an external disturbance of the ul‐
trasound, e.g. from passing vehicles or
loud machines.▷When sensors are soiled, iced over or dam‐
aged.▷Under certain weather conditions, e.g.,
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall or
strong wind.▷With tow bars and trailer hitches of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.▷With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.▷With objects with a fine surface structure,
such as fences.▷For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
The parking assistant may identify parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking.
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Things to remember when drivingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Breaking-in period General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:▷For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.▷For diesel engine 3,500 rpm and
93 mph/150 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full
traction potential until after an initial breaking-
in period.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake
discs and brake pads. Drive moderately during
this break-in period.
Following part replacement
The same breaking in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the tailgate Drive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other road
users may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the passenger compartment.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the blower speed.▷Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
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If available, the lashing eyes are located under
the cargo floor cover in the cargo area. They
can be inserted into the openings in the rails.
Securing cargo▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining
straps or draw straps on the lashing eyes in
the cargo area.
Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above; otherwise, it can endanger
the car's occupants if sudden braking or
swerving becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be
thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐
den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐
pants.◀
Roof-mounted luggage rack
Note Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Loading Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center
of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef‐
fect on vehicle handling and steering re‐
sponse.
Therefore, note the following when loading
and driving:▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not be too large in
area.▷Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie
with ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.▷Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 131
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 138
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Activated-charcoal filter 168
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 126
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 138
Active Protection 128
Active roll stabilization 135
Active seat ventilation, front 53
Active Steering 134
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 128
Adaptive Light Control 100
Additives, oil 225
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 50
After washing vehicle 245
Airbags 104
Airbags, indicator/warning light 105
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 167
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 167
Air distribution, manual 166
Air flow, automatic climate control 166
Air pressure, tires 211
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 168
Alarm system 45
Alarm, unintentional 46 All around the center con‐
sole 16
All around the headliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 219
All-wheel-drive 133
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 176
Alternative oil types 226
Antifreeze, washer fluid 77
Antilock Brake System, ABS 131
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 132
Approved axle load 250
Approved engine oils 225
Arrival time 94
Ashtray 177
Ashtray, front 177
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 240
Assistance when driving off 131
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 112
Attentiveness assistant 128
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 72
AUTO intensity 166
Automatic car wash 244
Automatic climate con‐ trol 165
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 138
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 106
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 100 Automatic Hold 72
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 167
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 78
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 166
AUTO program, intensity 166
Auto Start/Stop function 69
Average fuel consumption 94
Average speed 94
Axle loads, weights 250
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 52
Backrest, width 53
Backup camera 153
Bad road trips 193
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 240
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 243
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 237
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 237
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 185
Blinds, sun protection 48
BMW Advanced Diesel 207
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Locking/unlocking from in‐side 40
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 38
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, central 37
Locking, settings 44
Lock, power window 47
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 66
Low beams 99
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 101
Lower back support 52
Lower tailgate 43
Low-Sulfur Diesel 207
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 196
Lumbar support 52
M
Maintenance 229
Maintenance require‐ ments 229
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 90
Maintenance system, BMW 229
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 86
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 135
Manual air distribution 166
Manual air flow 166
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 71
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 79
Manual operation, backup camera 154
Manual operation, door lock 40 Manual operation, exterior
mirrors 60
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 204
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 151
Manual operation, parking brake 73
Manual operation, Top View 157
Marking on approved tires 219
Marking, run-flat tires 220
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 167
Maximum speed, display 91
Maximum speed, winter tires 220
Measure, units of 96
Medical kit 240
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 59
Menu, EfficientDynamics 200
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, refer to Check Control 86
Microfilter 168
Minimum tread, tires 218
Mirror 60
Mirror memory 59
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 191
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 233
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 63
Moving sun shade 181 Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 57
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 58
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 246
New wheels and tires 218
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 121
No Passing Information 91
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 243
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 229
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 229
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 155
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 206
Odometer 89
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 193
Oil 224
Oil, adding 225
Oil additives 225
Oil change 226
Oil change interval, service requirements 90
Oil filler neck 225
Oil types, alternative 226
Oil types, approved 225
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Tachometer 88
Tailgate 40
Tailgate, automatic 40
Tail lamps 235
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 250
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 166
Temperature display, external temperature 89
Temperature, engine oil 88
Terminal, starting aid 241
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 87
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 45
Theft protection, refer to Central locking system 37
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 121
Thigh support 52
Third row of seats 55
Tilt alarm sensor 46
Time of arrival 94
Tire damage 218
Tire identification marks 216
Tire inflation pressure 211
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 110
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 107
Tires, changing 218
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 211
Tires, run-flat tires 220
Tire tread 218
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 231 Top View 156
Total vehicle weight 250
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 243
Towing 242
Tow-starting 242
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 107
Traction control 133
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 136
Transmission, automatic 78
Transporting children safely 63
Tread, tires 218
Trip computer 95
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 74
Trip odometer 89
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 154
Turn signals, operation 74
U Unintentional alarm 46
Units of measure 96
Universal remote control 175
Unlock button, automatic transmission 79
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 40
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 38
Unlocking, settings 44
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 193
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 246
USB interface 179 V
Variable steering 134
Vehicle battery 237
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 237
Vehicle, breaking in 190
Vehicle care 245
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 222
Vehicle jack 235
Vehicle paint 245
Vehicle storage 247
Vehicle wash 244
Ventilation 168
Vertical Dynamic Control 135
Voice activation system 26
W Warning indicators 86
Warning lamps 86
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 86
Warning triangle 240
Washer fluid 77
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 76
Washer system 75
Washing, vehicle 244
Water on roads 191
Weights 250
Welcome lamps 99
Wheel cleaner 246
Wheels, changing 218
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 211
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 107
Window defroster, rear 167
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