2016 BMW X5 child lock

The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,
the ignition is automatically switched off for the
following reasons:▷Opening or closing the driver's door.▷Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.▷When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio-ready state if the lights
are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped,
the daytime running lights are activated.
Starting the engine
Information DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color‐
less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex‐
haust gases can also accumulate outside of
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the
exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila‐
tion.◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can put itself into
motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
▷Set the parking brake.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the
front wheels in the direction of the curb.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure
the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel chock.◀CAUTION
In the case of repeated starting attempts
or repeated starting in quick succession, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.
The catalytic converter can overheat. There is
risk of property damage. Avoid repeated start‐
ing in quick succession.◀
Diesel engine
If the engine is cold and temperatures are be‐
low approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may
be delayed somewhat due to automatic pre‐
heating.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Steptronic transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Engine stop
Information WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
move the vehicle and endanger themselves
and traffic, e.g. with the following actions:
▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing of doors or windows.▷Shifting the selector lever into neutral.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting
and lock the vehicle.◀
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Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e. g., when
leaving it.1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐
matically.2.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated automatically for safety reasons
as if the driver were absent.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check
Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked.
Parking brake The concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐
cle from rolling when it is parked.
Overview
Parking brake
Setting WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can put itself into
motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:▷Set the parking brake.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the
front wheels in the direction of the curb.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure
the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel chock.◀
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
move the vehicle and endanger themselves
and traffic, e.g. with the following actions:
▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing of doors or windows.▷Shifting the selector lever into neutral.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting
and lock the vehicle.◀
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator lamp lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
While driving
Use as emergency brake while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the switch is being pulled.
The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐
nal sounds and the brake lights light
up.
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ActivatingThis function can be activated when the driv‐
er's door is closed, the safety belt is fastened
and the engine is running.
Press button.
The LED and the letters AUTO H light
up.
The indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic Hold is activated.
Deactivating Press button again.
The LED and the letters AUTO H go
out.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
When the parking brake is set manually, Auto‐
matic Hold is deactivated automatically.
Driving Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is au‐
tomatically secured against rolling after brak‐
ing to a standstill.
The indicator lamp lights up green.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive
off.
The brake is released automatically.
The indicator lamp goes out.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic
Hold engages the parking brake. It prevents
the vehicle from rolling in a car wash. There is
risk of property damage. Deactivate Automatic
Hold prior to entering the car wash.◀Parking
The parking brake is automatically set if the
engine is switched off while the vehicle is be‐
ing held by Automatic Hold.
The indicator lamp changes from green
to red.
The parking brake is not set if the en‐
gine is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐
ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated.
Automatic Hold remains activated during the
engine stop brought about by the Auto Start/
Stop function.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
move the vehicle and endanger themselves
and traffic, e.g. with the following actions:▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing of doors or windows.▷Shifting the selector lever into neutral.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting
and lock the vehicle.◀
Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing using a wheel chock, e.g., when leaving it.
Manual release WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can put itself into
motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
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Cargo area
Cargo cover
Information CAUTION
A cargo cover hooked in incorrectly can
cause damage. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Hook the cargo cover on both sides.◀
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.◀
WARNING
A cargo cover that snaps back quickly
can jam body parts or cause damage. There is
risk of injuries or risk of property damage. Do
not let the cargo cover snap back into place.◀
Attaching1.Remove cargo cover, arrow 1.2.Hook cargo cover into the brackets on both
sides, arrows 2.
Removing
The cover can be removed to load bulky lug‐
gage.
1.Press button, arrow 1, to unlock the cover.2.Pull the cover back, arrow 2.
Installing
Slide the cover forward horizontally into the
two side brackets until it audibly latches. The
red warning fields disappear. Tug on the cover
to check if it is properly locked in place.
Enlarging the trunk
General information
The trunk can be enlarged by folding down the
rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of
40–20–40. The sides and the middle section
can be folded down separately.
Information WARNING
Danger of jamming with folding down the
backrests. There is risk of injuries or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the rear backrest is clear prior to
folding down.◀
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat
adjustment or improper installation of the child
seat. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that
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haust fluid. Do not swallow any Diesel exhaust
fluid. Keep children away from Diesel exhaust
fluids.◀
WARNING
Operating materials, e.g. oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Observe the instructions on the containers.
Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children.◀
CAUTION
The Diesel exhaust fluid ingredients are
very aggressive. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Avoid contact of Diesel exhaust fluid with
surfaces of the vehicle.◀
Suitable Diesel exhaust fluid▷Recommended: BMW Diesel Exhaust
Fluid. With this bottle and its special
adapter, Diesel exhaust fluid can be replen‐
ished simply and safely.▷Alternatively recommended: NOx Diesel
exhaust fluid AUS 32.
Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Refill quantity
When the Reserve display starts, add at least
3 bottles of Diesel exhaust fluid.
This corresponds to approx. 1.5 US gal/6 liters.
Tank for Diesel exhaust fluid
The fuel cap for the Diesel exhaust fluid is lo‐
cated in the engine compartment.
Adding the Diesel exhaust fluid
Add the Diesel exhaust fluid when the ignition
is switched on.
1.Open the hood, refer to page 230.2.Turn the tank lid counterclockwise and re‐
move.3.Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it
will go, see arrow.4.Press the bottle down, see arrow.
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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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Lane margin, warning 131
Language on Control Dis‐ play 101
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 197
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 66
Launch Control 83
Leather, care 255
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 243
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 242
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 104
Light alloy wheels, care 256
Light control 106
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 242
Lighting 104
Lights and bulbs 241
Light switch 104
Load 197
Loading 196
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 45
Locking, settings 44
Lock, power window 48
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 68
Low beams 104
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 106
Lower back support 53
Lower tailgate 43
Low-Sulfur Diesel 211
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 198
Lumbar support 53 M
Maintenance 238
Maintenance require‐ ments 238
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 95
Maintenance system, BMW 238
Make-up mirror 176
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 89
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 142
Manual air distribution 169
Manual air flow 169
Manual brake, see Parking brake 73
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 82
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 62
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 209
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 155
Manual operation, parking brake 75
Manual operation, rearview camera 157
Manual operation, Top View 160
Marking, run-flat tires 225
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 168
Maximum speed, display 96
Maximum speed, winter tires 224
Measurement, units of 101
Medical kit 249
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 60
Menu, EfficientDynamics 202 Menu in instrument clus‐
ter 97
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 89
Microfilter 170
Minimum tread, tires 223
Mirror 61
Mirror memory 60
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 193
Mobility System 225
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 242
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 65
Moving sun visor 176
Multifunctional instrument display 86
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 58
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 256
New wheels and tires 223
Night Vision 127
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 127
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 251 Seite 269Everything from A to ZReference269
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SPORT program, driving dy‐namics 143
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 82
Stability control systems 137
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 71
Start/Stop button 69
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 70
Status control display, tires 113
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering, Active Steering 141
Steering wheel, adjusting 63
Steering wheel heating 63
Steering wheel memory 60
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, see Steptronic trans‐
mission 80
Steptronic transmission 80
Stopping the engine 70
Storage compartment on the center console 184
Storage compartments 183
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 183
Storage compartment third row of seats 184
Storage, tires 224
Storing the vehicle 257
Suitable engine oil types 234
Summer tires, tread 222
Sun visor 176
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 92
Surround View 156
Suspension settings 142
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 142
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23 SYNC program, automatic cli‐
mate control 169
T Tachometer 93
Tailgate, automatic 41
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lights 244
Technical changes, see Own Safety 7
Technical data 260
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 168
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 93
Temperature, engine oil 93
Terminal, starting aid 250
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 92
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 45
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 127
Thigh support 53
Third row of seats 56
Tilt alarm sensor 46
Time of arrival 99
Tire damage 223
Tire identification marks 221
Tire inflation pressure 215
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, see FTM 116
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Tires, changing 223
Tire sealant 225
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 215
Tires, run-flat tires 225
Tire tread 222 Tone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 240
Top View 159
Total vehicle weight 261
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 252
Towing 251
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 252
Tow-starting 251
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 112
Traction control 139
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 139
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 143
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 83
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 80
Transporting children safely 64
Tread, tires 222
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 77
Trip odometer 93
Trip on-board computer 99
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 93
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 158
Turn signals, operation 76
U
Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measurement 101
Universal remote control 174
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 81
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
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