2015 BMW X5M check engine light

CoolantVehicle 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.
General information The vehicle has two coolant reservoirs that are
located in the engine compartment.
To ensure the operational reliability of the vehi‐
cle, always check the coolant level of both
coolant reservoirs.
Information WARNING
With the engine hot and the cooling sys‐
tem open, coolant can escape and lead to
burns. There is risk of injuries. Only open the
cooling system with the engine cooled down.◀
WARNING
Additives are harmful and incorrect addi‐
tives can damage the engine. There is risk of
injuries and risk of property damage. Avoid the
contact of articles of clothing, skin or eyes with
additives. Do not swallow any additives. Use
suitable additives only.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about suit‐
able additives is available from a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.Coolant level
Overview
Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐
ant reservoir is located on the right side or the
left side of the engine compartment.
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Information CAUTION
Improper use of the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis can lead to vehicle malfunctions.
There is risk of property damage. The manu‐
facturer of your vehicle strongly recommends
access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be
limited to a dealer's service center, another
qualified service center or repair shop or other
authorized persons.◀
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle's emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐trol components, in particular the catalytic
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steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Lift the warning triangle slightly and re‐
move in the direction of the interior.First-aid kit
Information
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Remove the first-aid kit.
Jump-starting
General information If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
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corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g. approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
Transporting the vehicle
Information CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is risk of property damage. The vehicle should
only be transported on a loading platform.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means.◀
Towing other vehicles
Information WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to
be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse. There is risk of an accident! Make sure
that the gross vehicle weight of the towing ve‐
hicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.◀
CAUTION
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can
occur. There is risk of property damage. Cor‐
rectly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
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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.
Transmission position
Transmission 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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BMW M technology 182
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 176
Brake assistant 132
Brake discs, break-in 184
Brake force display 129
Brake lights, adaptive 129
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 129
Brake pads, break-in 184
Braking, hints 185
Breakdown assistance 228
Break-in 184
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 100
Bulb replacement 221
Bulb replacement, front 222
Bulb replacement, rear 223
Bulbs and lights 221
Button, Start/Stop 69
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 229
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 46
Camera lenses, care 236
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 145
Camera, Side View 150
Camera, Top View 148
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 176
Car battery 225
Car care products 234
Care, displays 236
Care, vehicle 234
Cargo 188
Cargo area 169, 171 Cargo area, enlarg‐
ing 169 , 171
Cargo area partition net 170
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 177
Cargo cover 169, 171
Cargo, securing 189
Cargo straps, securing cargo 189
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 236
Car wash 233
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 185
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 218
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 174
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 220
Changing wheels 223
Changing wheels/tires 204
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 87
Checking the engine oil level electronically 213
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 213
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 235
Cigarette lighter 165
Cleaning displays 236
Climate control 155
Clock 91
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 177
Cockpit 14
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 77
Combination switch, see Turn signals 76
Comfort Access 43
Compact wheel, see Emer‐ gency wheel 224
Compartments in the doors 174
Compass 98
Compound brake 182
Compressor 206
Condensation on win‐ dows 158
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 186
Condition Based Service CBS 218
Confirmation signal 46
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 166
Control Display 18
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Engine start during malfunc‐tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 229
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 70
Engine stop 70
Engine temperature 91
Entering a car wash 233
Equipment, interior 162
Error displays, see Check Control 87
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 134
Exchanging wheels/tires 204
Exhaust system 185
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 62
Exterior mirrors 61
External start 229
External temperature dis‐ play 91
External temperature warn‐ ing 91
Eyes for securing cargo 189
F
Failure message, see Check Control 87
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 48
Fan, see Air flow 157
Filler neck for engine oil 214
Fine wood, care 235
First-aid kit 229
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 232
Flat tire, changing wheels 223
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Flat tire, repairing 206
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Flat tire, warning lamp 113, 115 Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 236
Floor mats, care 236
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 169, 171
Fold-out position, wiper 79
Foot brake 185
Front airbags 109
Front center armrest 174
Front cupholder 176
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 117
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement 223
Front fog lights 107
Front lights 222
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 111
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 111
Front seats 53
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 115
Fuel 198
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 97
Fuel filler flap 196
Fuel gauge 91
Fuel lid 196
Fuel quality 198
Fuel recommendation 198
Fuel, tank capacity 242
Fuse 226
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 162
Gasoline 198
Gear change 82
Gear shift indicator 95
General driving notes 184
Glare shield 164
Glasses compartment 175
Glass sunroof, powered 50 Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof 50
Glove compartment 173
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
Ground clearance 186
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 163
Hazard warning flashers 228
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 136
Head airbags 109
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 105
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 105
Headlight flasher 77
Headlight glass 222
Headlights 222
Headlights, care 234
Head restraints 53
Head restraints, front 58
Head restraints, rear 59
Head-up Display 101
Head-up Display, care 236
Head-up display, M view 101
Head-up display, standard view 101
Heavy cargo, stowing 189
High-beam Assistant 106
High beams 77
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 106
Hill Descent Control HDC 136
Hills 186
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 132
Holder for beverages 176
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Temperature, automatic cli‐mate control 156
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 91
Temperature, engine oil 91
Terminal, starting aid 230
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 90
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 47
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 122
Thigh support 54
Tilt alarm sensor 48
Time of arrival 98
Tire damage 204
Tire identification marks 202
Tire inflation pressure 200
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, see FTM 115
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Tires, changing 204
Tire sealant 206
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 200
Tire tread 204
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 220
Top View 148
Total vehicle weight 241
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 232
Towing 231
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 232
Tow-starting 231
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 112
Transmission 80
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 84
Transporting children safely 64
Tread, tires 204 Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 77
Trip odometer 91
Trip on-board computer 98
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 91
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 146
Turn signals, operation 76
U Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measurement 100
Universal remote control 162
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 46
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 186
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 235
USB interface 167
V V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 182
Vanity mirror 164
Vehicle battery 225
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 226
Vehicle, break-in 184
Vehicle care 234
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 224
Vehicle paint 234
Vehicle storage 236
Vehicle wash 233 Ventilation 158
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 160
Venting, see ventilation 158
Vent, see ventilation 158
Vertical Dynamic Control 137
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 87
Warning displays, see Check Control 87
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 127
Warning messages, see Check Control 87
Warning triangle 229
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 80
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 79
Washer system 77
Washing, vehicle 233
Water on roads 185
Weights 241
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 105
Wheel cleaner 235
Wheels, changing 204
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 200
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Window defroster, rear 158
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 80
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