2015 BMW X5 Front Seat

Ventilation in rear, center▷Thumbwheels to vary the temperature, ar‐
row 1.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 2.▷Thumbwheels for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 3.
Ventilation, side
▷Thumbwheel for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 1.▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 2.
Heating and ventilation, third row of
seats
The air in the area of the third row of seats can
be heated or circulated. The vents are located
in the storage area between the seats and in
the footwell of the third row of seats.
▷Button for switching on the fan, arrow 1.
LED comes on.▷Thumbwheel for the activation of the heat
and distribution of the air, arrow 2.
Turn toward the front: activate the heater
and distribute the air in the footwell.
Turn toward the rear: distribute the air in
the storage area between the seats.
The heater is not ready for operation without
switching on the fan. After the heater is
switched off, the fan can be used to circulate
the interior air, e.g., at high temperatures. To
do this, switch on the fan, arrow 1, and turn the
thumbwheel toward the rear, arrow 2.
Rear automatic climate
control
Overview
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Storage compartmentsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Information WARNING
Loose objects in the car's interior can be
thrown into the car's interior while driving, e.g.
in the event of an accident or during braking
and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of inju‐
ries. Secure loose objects in the car's inte‐
rior.◀
CAUTION
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can
damage the dashboard. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Do not use anti-slip pads.◀
Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 183.▷Glove compartment on the driver's side,
refer to page 184.▷Compartments in the doors, refer to
page 184.▷Storage compartment on the center con‐
sole, refer to page 184.▷Storage compartment third row of seats,
refer to page 184▷Center armrest, refer to page 185.▷Glasses compartment, refer to page 186.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the glove compartment can be thrown into the
car's interior while driving, e.g. in the event of
an accident or during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers. There is risk of injuries. Always close
the glove compartment immediately after us‐ ing it.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
The retaining strap in the glove compartment
is used to store small objects.
ClosingFold cover closed.
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Center armrest
Front
Overview
Located in the center armrest between the
front seats is a storage compartment and de‐
pending on how the vehicle is equipped also
an elastic band on the left side and a cover for
the snap-in adapter.
Opening
Push the cover down slightly and press the
button, see arrow. The respective cover folds
up.
ClosingFold the respective cover down until it latches.
Connection for an external audio
device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con‐
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface in the
center armrest.
Rear
Overview
A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats.
Opening1.Pull the loop and fold down the center arm‐
rest.2.Pull the handle.
Closing
Press cover down until it latches.
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These pressure values can also be found on
the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's
door pillar.
Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph/160 km/h.
Tire inflation pressure values up to
100 mph/160 km/h
X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i,
X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d with two
rows of seats
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC2.3 / 332.8 / 41255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.5 / 363.0 / 44Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.5 / 36
--
2.8 / 41Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.5 / 36
--
2.8 / 41Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.5 / 36
--
2.8 / 41Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.5 / 36
--
3.0 / 44Emergency wheel:
T 155/90 D 18 113
M
T 155/80 R 19 114
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i,
X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d with three
rows of seats
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.7 / 39255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.7 / 39Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.7 / 39Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.7 / 39Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.9 /42
Tire inflation pressures at max.
speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
WARNING
In order to drive at maximum speeds in
excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe,
and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for
speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the
relevant table on the following pages. Other‐
wise tire damage and accidents could occur.◀
Tire inflation pressure values over
100 mph/160 km/h
X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i,
X5 xDrive35d with two rows of seats
Without Sport Package
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC2.6 / 383.1 / 45255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.8 / 413.3 / 48Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.2 / 46Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.2 / 46Emergency wheel:
T 155/90 D 18 113
M
T 155/80 R 19 114
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With Sport Package
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Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.9 /423.4 / 49Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear:
315/35 R 20 110 W
XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Emergency wheel:
T 155/90 D 18 113
M
T 155/80 R 19 114
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i,
X5 xDrive35d with three rows of seats
Without Sport Package
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC2.5 / 363.0 / 44255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.7 / 393.2 / 46Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46
With Sport Package
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.9 /423.4 / 49Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49
X5 xDrive50i with two rows of seats Without Sport Package
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC2.6 / 383.1 / 45255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.8 / 413.3 / 48Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.2 / 46Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.2 / 46Emergency wheel:
T 155/90 D 18 113
M
T 155/80 R 19 114
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With Sport Package
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.9 /423.4 / 49Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC3.0 / 44
--
3.5 / 51Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL
RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL
RSC3.0 / 44
--
3.5 / 51Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Emergency wheel:
T 155/90 D 18 113
M
T 155/80 R 19 114
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
X5 xDrive50i with three rows of seats
Without Sport Package
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC2.5 / 363.0 / 44255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.7 / 393.2 / 46Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46Front: 285/35 R 21
105 W XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 W XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46
With Sport Package
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