Instrument lighting 104Night Vision, reel on/reel off heat
image 1197Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal 75High beams, head‐
light flasher 75High-beam Assistant 103Roadside parking lights 102Computer 958Steering wheel buttons, leftM Drive 1 activation 62M Drive 2 activation 62Store speed 135Resume speed 136Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing 135Cruise control rocker reel 1369Shift paddles 8010Instrument cluster 8411Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation 26Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists 9412Steering column stalk, rightWiper 75Rain sensor 76Clean the windshields and head‐
lights 75BMW X5 M: rear window wiper in
Canadian models 77BMW X5 M: rear window
wiper 77BMW X5 M: clean rear win‐
dow 7713Start/stop the engine and reel the
ignition on/off 6914Auto Start/Stop function 7015Horn, total area16Steering wheel heating 6117Adjust steering wheel 61Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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18Unlock hood 204
All around the center console
1Control Display 182Glove compartment 1683Ventilation 1534Hazard warning system 220Intelligent Safety button 1135Automatic climate control 1506Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐
nication7Controller with buttons 188Drivelogic 809Parking brake 72Automatic Hold 7310PDC Park Distance Control 137
Rearview camera 140
Top View 142
Parking assistant 146Side View 144HDC Hill Descent Control 132Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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6.Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.7.Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
Status information
Status field The following information is displayed in the
status field at the top right:
▷Time.▷Current entertainment source.▷Sound output, on/off.▷Wireless network reception strength.▷Phone status.▷Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
Radio symbols
SymbolMeaning HD radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active.SymbolMeaning Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter PIN.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenote® database. AUX-IN port in the front or in the
rear. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface.
Additional symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are turned off.
Split screen
General information Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off
1. Press button.
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USB interface for data
transfer
The concept Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35.▷Music collection, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
Hints
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐
ing external devices.
With navigation system Professional
or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Rear cooler
Note Immediately close cooler again
Close the cooler immediately after use
while driving; otherwise, injury may occur dur‐
ing accidents.◀
Folding down the middle section
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Opening
Pull on the opener and fold the cooler forward. Switching onThe cooler can be operated at two levels.
1.Switch on the ignition.2. Press button once for each cooling
level.
The highest cooling power is active when
two LEDs are lit.
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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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Thermal camera, see NightVision 119
Thigh support 53
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 96
Tire damage 198
Tire identification marks 196
Tire inflation pressure 194
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 112
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 109
Tires, changing 199
Tire sealant 200
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 194
Tire tread 198
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 213
Top View 142
Total vehicle weight 233
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 224
Towing 223
Tow lug, see tow fitting 224
Tow-starting 223
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 109
Transmission 78
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 81
Transporting children safely 63
Tread, tires 198
Trip computer 96
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 75
Trip odometer 89
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 141
Turn signals, operation 75 U
Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measure 98
Universal remote control 157
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 45
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 179
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 227
USB interface 162
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 176
Vanity mirror 159
Vehicle battery 218
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 218
Vehicle, break-in 177
Vehicle care 226
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 216
Vehicle paint 226
Vehicle storage 228
Vehicle wash 225
Ventilation 153
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 155
Venting, see ventilation 153
Vent, see ventilation 153
Vertical Dynamic Control 133
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26 W
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 85
Warning displays, see Check Control 85
Warning messages, see Check Control 85
Warning triangle 221
Washer fluid 77
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 77
Washer system 75
Washing, vehicle 225
Water on roads 178
Weights 233
Welcome lights 101
Wheel cleaner 227
Wheels, changing 199
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 194
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 109
Window defroster, rear 152
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 77
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 77
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 75
Windshield wiper 75
Winter storage, care 228
Winter tires, suitable tires 199
Winter tires, tread 198
Wiper 75
Wiper blades, replacing 213
Wiper fluid 77
Wiper, fold-out position 77
Wiper system 75
Wood, care 227
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