2016 BMW X5 windshield

Replacing componentsVehicle 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.
Onboard vehicle tool kit1.Fold up the cargo floor panel.2.Remove the onboard vehicle tool kit.Wiper blade replacement Information CAUTION
If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield
without the wiper blades installed, the wind‐
shield can be damaged. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Secure the wiper arm when re‐
placing the wiper blades and do not fold down
the wipers without the wiper blades installed.◀
CAUTION
Folded-away wipers can be jammed
when the hood is opened. There is risk of
property damage. Make sure that the wipers
with the wiper blades mounted are folded
down onto the windshield before opening the
hood.◀
Replacing the front wiper blades1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page 79, the wiper arms.2.Lift the wiper all the way off of the wind‐
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Steam blaster and high-pressure
washer
Information CAUTION
When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is risk of property damage. Maintain suf‐
ficient distance and do not spray too long con‐
tinuously. Follow the user's manual for the
high-pressure washer.◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.▷Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 in/30 cm.▷Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 inches/80 cm.
Automatic car washes
Information Note the following:
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 78, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 47.
CAUTION
Too high guide rails in car washes can
damage body parts. There is risk of property
damage. Avoid car washes with guide rails
higher than 4 in/10 cm.◀
Different types of tires CAUTION
The vehicle might be too large for the car
wash. There is risk of property damage. Before
driving into the car wash, make sure that the
vehicle is not too large.◀
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Compartments in thedoors 184
Compass 99
Compressor 225
Condensation on win‐ dows 170
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 195
Condition Based Service CBS 238
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 178
Continued driving with a flat tire 114 , 117
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 100
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 137
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 236
Coolant level 236
Coolant temperature 93
Cooler 179
Cooling function 168
Cooling, maximum 168
Cooling system 236
Cornering light 106
Corrosion on brake discs 194
Cosmetic mirror 176
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 151
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 145
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 145 Cruising range 94
Cupholder 186
Current fuel consumption 94
D
Damage, tires 223
Data, technical 260
Date 94
Daytime running lights 106
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 170
Dehumidifying, air 168
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 173
Destination distance 99
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 212
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 212
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 212
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 212
Diesel fuel 211
Diesel particulate filter 193
Digital clock 94
Dimensions 260
Dimmable exterior mirrors 62
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 63
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 76
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 85
Display in windshield 101
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 108
Displays 86
Displays, cleaning 257
Disposal, coolant 237
Disposal, vehicle battery 247
Distance control, see PDC 154 Distance to destination 99
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 140
DPC, see Dynamic Perform‐ ance Control 137
Drink holder, third row of seats 187
Drive mode 142
Drive-off assistant 137
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 138
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 142
Driving instructions, break- in 192
Driving notes, general 192
Driving on bad roads 195
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 137
Driving tips 192
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 138
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 139
Dynamic Performance Con‐ trol DPC 137
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 138
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 139
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ECO PRO 200
ECO PRO, bonus range 201
ECO PRO display 200
ECO PRO displays 87
ECO PRO driving mode 200
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Unlocking, settings 44
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 195
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 256
USB interface 179
V
Vanity mirror 176
Variable steering 141
Vehicle battery 246
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 246
Vehicle, break-in 192
Vehicle care 255
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 244
Vehicle paint 255
Vehicle storage 257
Vehicle wash 254
Ventilation 170
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 173
Venting, see ventilation 170
Vent, see ventilation 170
Vertical Dynamic Control 141
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 89
Warning displays, see Check Control 89
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 133
Warning messages, see Check Control 89 Warning triangle 249
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 80
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 79
Washer system 77
Washing, vehicle 254
Water on roads 193
Weights 261
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 105
Wheel cleaner 256
Wheels, changing 223
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 215
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Window defroster, rear 170
Windows, powered 47
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 193
Windshield washer fluid 80
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 79
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 77
Windshield washer system, see washer/wiper sys‐
tem 77
Windshield wiper 77
Winter storage, care 257
Winter tires, suitable tires 224
Winter tires, tread 222
Wiper 77
Wiper blades, replacing 240
Wiper fluid 80
Wiper, fold-out position 79
Wiper system 77
Wood, care 256
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25 Wrench, see Onboard vehicle
tool kit 240
X
xDrive 139
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 242 Seite 273Everything from A to ZReference273
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