2014 BMW X5M light

Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 129
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 82
Activated-charcoal filter 153
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 124
Active Protection 127
Active seat ventilation, front 54
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 126
Adaptive Light Control 102
Additives, oil 207
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 226
Airbags 106
Airbags, indicator/warning light 107
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 152
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 152
Air distribution, manual 151
Air flow, automatic climate control 151
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 153
Air pressure, tires 194
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 199 All-wheel-drive 132
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 158
Alternative oil types 208
Animal detection, see Night Vision 119
Antifreeze, washer fluid 77
Antilock Brake System, ABS 129
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 130
Approved axle load 233
Approved engine oils 208
Arrival time 96
Ashtray 159
Ashtray, front 159
Ashtray, rear 160
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 221
Assistance when driving off 129
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 113
Attentiveness assistant 127
AUTO H button 73
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 73
AUTO intensity 151
Automatic car wash 225
Automatic climate con‐ trol 150
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 108
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 102
Automatic Hold 73
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 152 Automatic Soft Closing,
doors 40
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission 78
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 151
AUTO program, intensity 151
Auto Start/Stop function 70
Average fuel consumption 96
Average speed 96
Axle loads, weights 233
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, seats 52
Backrest, width 54
Bad road trips 179
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 221
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 223
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 218
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 218
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 171
Blinds, sun protection 49
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 211
BMW M technology 176
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 171 Seite 236ReferenceEverything from A to Z236
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Brake assistant 129
Brake discs, break-in 177
Brake force display 126
Brake lights, adaptive 126
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 126
Brake pads, break-in 177
Braking, hints 178
Breakdown assis‐ tance 220, 221
Break-in 177
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 98
Bulb replacement 214
Bulb replacement, front 215
Bulb replacement, rear 216
Bulbs and lights 214
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 222
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 46
Camera, care 228
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 140
Camera, Side View 145
Camera, Top View 143
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 171
Car battery 218
Car care products 226
Care, displays 228
Care, vehicle 226
Cargo 181
Cargo area 164, 166
Cargo area, enlarg‐ ing 164 , 166 Cargo area partition net 165
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 172
Cargo cover 164, 166
Cargo, securing 182
Cargo straps, securing cargo 182
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 228
Car wash 225
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 178
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 211
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 169
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 213
Changing wheels 216
Changing wheels/tires 199
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 85
Checking the engine oil level electronically 206
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 206
Children, seating position 63
Children, transporting safely 63
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 63
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 65
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 63
Child safety locks 67 Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 63
Chrome parts, care 227
Cigarette lighter 160
Cleaning displays 228
Climate control 150
Clock 89
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 172
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 75
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 75
Comfort Access 43
Compact wheel 216
Compartments in the doors 169
Compass 96
Compound brake 176
Compressor 200
Computer 95
Condensation on win‐ dows 151
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 179
Condition Based Service CBS 211
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 161
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 97
Controller 18, 19
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Convenient opening with theremote control 37
Coolant 209
Coolant temperature 89
Cooler 162
Cooling function 152
Cooling, maximum 152
Cooling system 209
Corrosion on brake discs 179
Cosmetic mirror 159
Cruise control 135
Cruising range 90
Cupholder 171
Current fuel consumption 91
D
Damage, tires 198
Damping control 133
Data, technical 232
Date 90
Daytime running lights 102
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 151
Dehumidifying, air 152
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 156
Destination distance 96
Digital clock 89
Digital speed 90
Digital tachometer 90
Dimensions 232
Dimmable exterior mirrors 60
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 60
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 75
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Display in windshield 99
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 104
Displays, cleaning 228
Disposal, coolant 210 Disposal, vehicle battery 219
Distance control, refer to PDC 137
Distance to destination 96
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 132
Drivelogic 80
Drive mode 79
Drive-off assistant 129
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 130
Driving Dynamics Control 82
Driving instructions, break- in 177
Driving notes, general 177
Driving on bad roads 179
Driving on racetracks 176
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 80
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 129
Driving tips 177
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 130
Dynamic driving systems 92
Dynamic driving, system states 92
Dynamic Performance Con‐ trol 129
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 130
E
EfficientDynamics 91
EfficientDynamics display 91
EfficientDynamics menu 91
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 84 Electronic oil measure‐
ment 206
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 130
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 190
Emergency release, parking brake 74
Emergency Request 220
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 221
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 81
Emergency wheel 216
Energy Control 91
Energy recovery 91
Engine, automatic reel-off 70
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 70
Engine compartment 204
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 204
Engine coolant 209
Engine oil 206
Engine oil, adding 207
Engine oil additives 207
Engine oil change 208
Engine oil filler neck 207
Engine oil temperature 89
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 208
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 208
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 222
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 69
Engine stop 69
Engine temperature 89
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Equipment, interior 157
Error displays, see Check Control 85
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 130
Exchanging wheels/tires 199
Exhaust system 178
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 60
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 222
External temperature dis‐ play 89
External temperature warn‐ ing 89
Eyes for securing cargo 182
F
Failure message, see Check Control 85
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 151
Filler neck for engine oil 207
Fine wood, care 227
First aid kit 221
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 224
Flat tire, changing wheels 216
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Flat tire, repairing 200
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 109
Flat tire, warning lamp 110, 112
Flooding 178
Floor carpet, care 228
Floor mats, care 228
Fold-out position, wiper 77
Foot brake 178
Front airbags 106
Front center armrest 169
Front cupholder 171 Front-end collision warning
with City Braking func‐
tion 114
Front fog lights 104
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 216
Front lights 215
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 108
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 108
Front seats 52
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 112
Fuel 192
Fuel consumption, current 91
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 96
Fuel filler flap 190
Fuel gauge 89
Fuel lid 190
Fuel quality 192
Fuel recommendation 192
Fuel, tank capacity 234
Fuse 219
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 157
Gasoline 192
Gear change 80
Gear shift indicator 93
General driving notes 177
Glare shield 159
Glasses compartment 170
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 49
Glove compartment 168
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 233
Ground clearance 179 H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 72
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 158
Hazard warning flashers 220
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 132
Head airbags 106
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 102
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 101
Headlight flasher 75
Headlight glass 215
Headlights 215
Headlights, care 226
Headlight washer system 75
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 56
Head restraints, rear 57
Head-up Display 99
Head-up Display, care 228
Head-up display, M view 99
Head-up display, standard view 99
Heavy cargo, stowing 182
High-beam Assistant 103
High beams 75
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 103
Hill Descent Control HDC 132
Hills 179
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 129
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 171
Hood 204
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 178
HUD Head-up Display 99
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IIce warning, see External temperature warning 89
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 89
Identification marks, tires 196
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 68
Ignition on 68
Indication of a flat tire 110 , 112
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 85
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 85
Individual air distribution 151
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 61
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 194
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 112
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 95
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Instrument cluster 84
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 84
Instrument lighting 104
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 220
Intelligent Safety 113 Intensity, AUTO pro‐
gram 151
Interior equipment 157
Interior lights 104
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 37
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 60
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 92
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 216
Jump-starting 222
K Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 43
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 106
L Lamp replacement 214
Lamp replacement, front 215
Lamp replacement, rear 216
Lane departure warning 123
Lane margin, warning 123
Language on Control Dis‐ play 98
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 182
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 65
Launch Control 82
Leather, care 227
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 216
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 215 LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes 214
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 227
Light control 102
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 214
Lighting 101
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 37
Light reel 101
Lights 101
Lights and bulbs 214
Load 182
Loading 181
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 45
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 67
Low beams 101
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 103
Lower back support 53
Lower tailgate 42
Low Speed Assistant 79
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 183
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 211
Maintenance require‐ ments 211
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 92
Maintenance system, BMW 211
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Malfunction displays, seeCheck Control 85
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 134
Manual air distribution 151
Manual air flow 151
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 72
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 190
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 138
Manual operation, parking brake 74
Manual operation, rearview camera 140
Manual operation, Top View 143
Marking on approved tires 199
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 152
Maximum speed, display 93
Maximum speed, winter tires 200
M Compound brake 176
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 130
M Drive 61
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 82
M Dynamic Mode MDM 130
Measure, units of 98
Medical kit 221
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 58
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 94
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20 Messages, see Check Con‐
trol 85
Microfilter 153
Minimum tread, tires 198
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 178
Mobility System 200
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 215
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 63
Moving sun visor 159
M technology 176
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, head-up display 99
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 57
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 227
New wheels and tires 199
Night Vision 119
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 119
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 223
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 211
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 211 Object detection, see Night
Vision 119
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 141
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 192
Odometer 89
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 179
Oil 206
Oil, adding 207
Oil additives 207
Oil change 208
Oil change interval, service requirements 92
Oil filler neck 207
Oil types, alternative 208
Oil types, approved 208
Old batteries, disposal 219
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 213
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 152
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 89
P Paint, vehicle 226
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Parallel parking assistant 146
Park Distance Control PDC 137
Parked-car ventilation 155
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 179
Parking aid, refer to PDC 137
Parking assistant 146
Parking brake 72
Parking lights 101
Parking with Automatic Hold 73
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 141
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 137
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 119
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 117
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 50
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 227
Power failure 219
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 48
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 194
Pressure warning FTM, tires 112
Preventing Auto Start Stop 71
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 50 Protective function, win‐
dows 48
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 209
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 68
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 76
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 154
Rear center armrest 170
Rear cooler 162
Rear drink holder 171
Rear lights 216
Rear seats 55
Rearview camera 140
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window defroster 152
Recirculated-air mode 152
Recommended fuel grade 192
Recommended tire brands 199
Refueling 190
Remaining range 90
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 157
Replacement fuse 219
Replacement wheel 216
Replacing parts 213
Replacing wheels/tires 199
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 135
Reserve warning, refer to Range 90 Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 110
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 153
Retaining straps, securing cargo 182
Retreaded tires 199
Roadside parking lights 102
Roller sunblinds 49
RON recommended fuel grade 192
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 233
Roof-mounted luggage rack 183
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 223
Rubber components, care 227
S
Safe braking 178
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 228
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 127
Safety reel, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 106
Saving fuel 185
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 213
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 224
Sealant 200
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54
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