2015 BMW X5 warning lights

placement be performed by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
WARNING
Too intensive brightness can irritate or
damage the retina of the eye. There is risk of
injuries. Do not look directly into the headlights
or other light sources for an extended period of
time. Do not remove the LED covers.◀
Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the lights switched on, the con‐
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlight glass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the lights switched on,
increasing humidity forms, e. g. water droplets
in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends having it checked by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
Headlight setting The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. After the headlight
adjustment was changed, have it checked and,
if necessary, corrected by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.Front lights, bulb replacement
Xenon headlights
Information
Because of the long service life of these bulbs,
the likelihood of failure is very low. Switching
the lights on and off frequently shortens their
service life.
If a bulb fails, turn on the front fog lights and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with local regulations.
DANGER
There can be high voltage in the lighting
system. There is danger to life. The manufac‐
turer of your vehicle recommends that the work on the lighting system including bulb re‐
placement be performed by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
contact a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Overview1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher3Turn signal
Xenon headlights
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
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5.Turn the bulb bracket and remove it.6.Remove the bulb and replace it.7.Proceed in reverse order to insert the front
fog lamp. Note the guide rails in doing so.
LED front fog lights
These front fog lights are made using LED
technology. Contact a dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop in the event of a malfunction.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
LED tail lights
These tail lights are made using LED technol‐
ogy. Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop in
the event of a malfunction.
Changing wheels
Information When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Emergency wheel
Safety measures
▷Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Switch on the hazard warning system.▷Set the parking brake and engage lever in
position P P.▷Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐
side the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.▷If necessary, set up a warning triangle or
portable hazard warning lamp at an appro‐
priate distance.▷Perform wheel change only on a flat, solid
and slip-resistant surface. On soft or slip‐
pery ground, e.g., snow, ice, tiles, etc., the
vehicle or vehicle jack can slip away to the
side.▷Do not place wood blocks or similar items
under the vehicle jack; otherwise, it cannot
reach its carrying capacity because of the
restricted height.▷If the vehicle is raised, do not lie under the
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle features and options
This 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable con‐
ditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
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Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 75.4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
CAUTION
Selector lever position P is automati‐
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Do not switch ignition off in car
washes.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
using car care and cleaning products from
BMW.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health.
There is risk of injuries. When cleaning the in‐
terior, open the doors or windows. Only use
products intended for cleaning vehicles. Fol‐
low the instructions on the container.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 137
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 145
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 83
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 170
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 133
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 145
Active Protection 135
Active roll stabilization 141
Active seat ventilation, front 54
Active Steering 141
Adaptive brake assistant 137
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 135
Adaptive Light Control 106
Additives, oil 234
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 255
Airbags 109
Airbags, indicator/warning light 110
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 169
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 168
Air distribution, manual 169
Air flow, automatic climate control 169
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 170
Air pressure, tires 215
Alarm system 45 Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 224
All-wheel-drive 139
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 175
Alternative oil types 234
Ambient light 108
Animal detection, see Night Vision 127
Antifreeze, washer fluid 80
Antilock Brake System, ABS 137
Anti-slip control, see DSC 138
Approved axle load 261
Arrival time 99
Ashtray 176
Ashtray, front 176
Ashtray, rear 177
Assistance when driving off 137
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 118
Attentiveness assistant 135
AUTO H button 74
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 74
AUTO intensity 169
Automatic car wash 254
Automatic climate con‐ trol 167
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 145
Automatic Curb Monitor 62 Automatic deactivation,
Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 111
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 105
Automatic Hold 74
Automatic locking 45
Automatic recirculated-air control 169
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic tailgate 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 80
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 168
AUTO program, intensity 169
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 98
Average speed 98
Axle loads, weights 261
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 53
Backrest, seats 52
Backrest, width 54
Bad road trips 195
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 249
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 251
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 246
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 246
Belts, safety belts 57
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 186 Seite 264ReferenceEverything from A to Z264
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Biodiesel 211
Blinds, sun protection 48
BMW Advanced Diesel 211
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 238
Bonus range, ECO PRO 201
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 186
Brake assistant 137
Brake assistant, adaptive 137
Brake discs, break-in 192
Brake force display 135
Brake lights, adaptive 135
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 135
Brake pads, break-in 192
Braking, hints 193
Breakdown assistance 248
Break-in 192
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 101
Bulb replacement 241
Bulb replacement, front 242
Bulb replacement, rear 244
Bulbs and lights 241
Button, RES 148
Button, Start/Stop 69
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 249
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 45
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 45 Calling up steering wheel ad‐
justment 45
Camera lenses, care 257
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 157
Camera, Side View 161
Camera, Top View 160
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 186
Car battery 246
Car care products 255
Care, displays 257
Care, vehicle 255
Cargo 196
Cargo area 181
Cargo area, enlarging 181
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 187
Cargo cover 181
Cargo, securing 197
Cargo straps, securing cargo 197
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 257
Car wash 254
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 193
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 238
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 185
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 240
Changing wheels 244
Changing wheels/tires 223
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10 Check Control 89
Checking the engine oil level electronically 232
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 232
Children, seating position 64
Children, transporting safely 64
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 64
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 66
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 65
Child safety locks 68
Child seat, mounting 65
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 256
Cigarette lighter 177
Cleaning displays 257
Climate control 167
Climate control wind‐ shield 193
Clock 94
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 187
Coasting 203
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 203
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 203
Cockpit 14
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 70
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 77
Combination switch, see Turn signals 76
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 143
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ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐struction 202
EfficientDynamics 202
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 85
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 232
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 138
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 209
Emergency release, parking brake 75
Emergency Request 248
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 83
Emergency wheel 244
Energy Control 94
Energy recovery 95
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine, automatic switch- off 71
Engine compartment 229
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 230
Engine coolant 236
Engine idling when driving, coasting 203
Engine oil 232
Engine oil, adding 233
Engine oil additives 234
Engine oil change 234
Engine oil filler neck 233
Engine oil temperature 93
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 234
Engine oil types, suitable 234
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 249 Engine start, refer to Starting
the engine 70
Engine stop 70
Engine temperature 93
Entering a car wash 254
Equipment, interior 174
Error displays, see Check Control 89
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 138
Exchanging wheels/tires 223
Exhaust system 193
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 62
Exterior mirrors 61
External start 249
External temperature dis‐ play 93
External temperature warn‐ ing 93
Eyes for securing cargo 197
F
Failure message, see Check Control 89
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 47
Fan, see Air flow 169
Filler neck for engine oil 233
Fine wood, care 256
First-aid kit 249
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 252
Flat tire, changing wheels 244
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Flat tire, warning lamp 113, 117
Flooding 193
Floor carpet, care 257
Floor mats, care 257
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 181 Fold-out position, wiper 79
Foot brake 193
Front airbags 109
Front center armrest 185
Front cupholder 186
Front-end collision warning with braking function 122
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 119
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement 244
Front fog lights 107
Front fog lights/cornering lights, bulb replace‐
ment 243
Front lights 242
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 111
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 111
Front seats 52
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 116
Fuel 210
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 98
Fuel filler flap 208
Fuel gauge 93
Fuel lid 208
Fuel quality 210
Fuel recommendation 210
Fuel, tank capacity 262
Fuse 247
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 174
Gasoline 210
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 81
Gear shift indicator 96
General driving notes 192
Glare shield 176
Glasses compartment 186 Seite 267Everything from A to ZReference267
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Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐amic glass sunroof 49
Glove compartment 183
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 261
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 175
Hazard warning flashers 248
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 140
Head airbags 109
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 105
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 105
Headlight flasher 77
Headlight glass 242
Headlights 242
Headlights, care 255
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 58
Head restraints, rear 59
Head-up Display 101
Head-up Display, care 257
Heavy cargo, stowing 197
High-beam Assistant 106
High beams 77
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 106
Hill Descent Control HDC 140
Hills 194
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 137
Holder for beverages 186
Homepage 6
Hood 230
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 193
HUD Head-up Display 101
Hydroplaning 193 I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning 93
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 93
Identification marks, tires 221
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Ignition off 69
Ignition on 69
Indication of a flat tire 113 , 117
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 89
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 89
Individual air distribution 169
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 215
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 116
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 98
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 113
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Instrument cluster 85
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 85
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 86
Instrument lighting 108
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 248
Intelligent Safety 118 Intensity, AUTO pro‐
gram 169
Interior equipment 174
Interior lights 108
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 46
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 63
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 95
Interval mode 78
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 244
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 81
Jump-starting 249
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 43
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 81
Knee airbag 110
L Label on recommended tires 224
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection 133
Lamp replacement 241
Lamp replacement, front 242
Lamp replacement, rear 244
Lane departure warning 131 Seite 268ReferenceEverything from A to Z268
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