The lashing eyes at the openings in the rails
can be removed.
Cargo net, FlexNet The flexible cargo net is hooked into eyes and
offers a stowage option in the cargo area. The
storage net can be attached to the following
eyes:▷Lashing eyes in the rails.▷Eyes on the trunk wall.
The eyes are located on both sides of the
trunk.
Securing cargo WARNING
Improperly stowed objects can shift and
be thrown into the car's interior, e.g. in the
event of an accident or during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be hit
and injured. There is risk of injuries. Stow and
secure objects and cargo properly.◀
▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining
straps or draw straps on the lashing eyes in
the trunk.Roof-mounted luggage rack
Information
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Loading Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center
of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef‐
fect on vehicle handling and steering re‐
sponse.
Therefore, note the following when loading
and driving:▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.▷Be sure that adequate clearance is main‐
tained for tilting and opening the glass
sunroof.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.▷Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie
with ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.▷Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
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Saving fuelVehicle 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 Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod‐
erate driving style and regular maintenance,
can influence fuel consumption and the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con‐
sumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold
engine up to operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
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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.
If the vehicle to be started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.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.◀
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X5 sDrive35iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg6,069/2,753Loadlbs/kg1,108/503Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,669/1,211Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,540/1,606Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft35.8-76.7Canada: trunk capacitycu ft/liters22.9-66/650-1,870
X5 xDrive35iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg6,250/2,835Loadlbs/kg1,108/503Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,819/1,279Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,580/1,624Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft35.8-76.7Canada: trunk capacitycu ft/liters22.9-66/650-1,870
X5 xDrive50iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg6,549/2,971Loadlbs/kg1,108/503Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,989/1,356Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,699/1,678Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft35.8-76.7Canada: trunk capacitycu ft/liters22.9-66/650-1,870
Capacities
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.22.4/85Fuel quality, refer to
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X5 xDrive35dApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg6,399/2,903Loadlbs/kg1,108/503Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,940/1,334Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,600/1,633Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft35.8-76.7Canada: trunk capacitycu ft/liters22.9-66/650-1,870
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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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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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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