2016 BMW X5M oil

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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Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Upholstery material careVacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
CAUTION
Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is
risk of property damage. Ensure that any Vel‐
cro® fasteners are closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components
Environmental influences can cause surface
soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. For cleaning, use only water and suitable care
products, the manufacturer of your vehicle rec‐
ommends original BMW care products.
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber
care agents at regular intervals. When cleaning
rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing
car care products in order to avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
CAUTION
Cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such, can damage
plastic parts. There is risk of property damage.
Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth
lightly with water.◀
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Technical dataVehicle 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.
Information
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can be
found in the approval documents, on labels on
the vehicle or can be obtained from a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,
roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version.
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BMW X5 MWidth with mirrorsinches/mm86/2,184Width without mirrorsinches/mm78.2/1,985Heightinches/mm67.6/1,717Lengthinches/mm192.7/4,894Wheelbaseinches/mm115.5/2,933Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m42/12.8

BMW X6 MWidth with mirrorsinches/mm85.5/2,170Width without mirrorsinches/mm78.4/1,989

Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 132
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 84
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 158
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 127
Active Protection 130
Active seat ventilation, front 55
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 129
Adaptive Light Control 106
Additives, oil 215
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
After washing vehicle 234
Airbags 109
Airbags, indicator/warning light 110
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 157
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 156
Air distribution, manual 157
Air flow, automatic climate control 157
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 158
Air pressure, tires 200
Alarm system 47
Alarm, unintentional 48
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 All-season tires, see Winter
tires 205
All-wheel-drive 136
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 163
Alternative oil types 215
Ambient light 108
Animal detection, see Night Vision 122
Antifreeze, washer fluid 80
Antilock Brake System, ABS 132
Anti-slip control, see DSC 134
Approved axle load 241
Arrival time 98
Ashtray 164
Ashtray, front 164
Ashtray, rear 165
Assistance when driving off 132
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 116
Attentiveness assistant 130
AUTO H button 74
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 74
AUTO intensity 156
Automatic car wash 233
Automatic climate con‐ trol 155
Automatic Curb Monitor 61
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 111
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 105
Automatic Hold 74
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 157 Automatic Soft Closing,
doors 40
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission 80
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 156
AUTO program, intensity 156
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 97
Average speed 98
Axle loads, weights 241
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 54
Backrest, seats 53
Backrest, width 55
Bad road trips 186
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 229
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 231
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 226
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 225
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 176
Blinds, sun protection 50
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 218 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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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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Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 132
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 216
Coolant temperature 91
Cooler 167
Cooling function 156
Cooling, maximum 156
Cooling system 216
Cornering light 106
Corrosion on brake discs 186
Cosmetic mirror 164
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 140
Cruising range 92
Cupholder 176
Current fuel consumption 93
D
Damage, tires 204
Damping control 137
Data, technical 240
Date 92
Daytime running lights 106
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 158
Dehumidifying, air 156
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 161
Destination distance 98
Digital clock 91
Digital speed 92
Digital tachometer 92
Dimensions 240
Dimmable exterior mirrors 62
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 62 Direction indicator, see Turn
signals 76
Display EfficientDynamics 93
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 86
Display in windshield 101
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 108
Displays, cleaning 236
Disposal, coolant 217
Disposal, vehicle battery 226
Distance control, see PDC 142
Distance to destination 98
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 136
DPC, see Dynamic Perform‐ ance Control 132
Drivelogic 83
Drive mode 81
Drive-off assistant 132
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 134
Driving Dynamics Control 85
Driving instructions, break- in 184
Driving notes, general 184
Driving on bad roads 186
Driving on racetracks 182
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 83
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 132
Driving tips 184
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 134
Dynamic driving systems 93
Dynamic driving, system states 93 Dynamic Performance Con‐
trol DPC 132
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 134
E EfficientDynamics 93
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 86
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 213
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 134
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 196
Emergency release, parking brake 75
Emergency Request 228
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 84
Emergency wheel 224
Energy Control 93
Energy recovery 93
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine, automatic switch- off 71
Engine compartment 210
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 211
Engine coolant 216
Engine oil 213
Engine oil, adding 214
Engine oil additives 215
Engine oil change 215
Engine oil filler neck 214
Engine oil temperature 91
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 215
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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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M
Maintenance 218
Maintenance require‐ ments 218
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 94
Maintenance system, BMW 218
Make-up mirror 164
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 87
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 139
Manual air distribution 157
Manual air flow 157
Manual brake, see Parking brake 73
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 61
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 196
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 143
Manual operation, parking brake 75
Manual operation, rearview camera 146
Manual operation, Top View 149
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 156
Maximum speed, display 95
Maximum speed, winter tires 205
M Compound brake 182
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 134
M Drive 133
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 85
M Dynamic Mode MDM 134
Measurement, units of 100
Medical kit 229 Memory for seat, mirrors,
steering wheel 60
Menu EfficientDynamics 93
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 96
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 87
Microfilter 158
Minimum tread, tires 204
Mirror 61
Mirror memory 60
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 185
Mobility System 206
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 222
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 65
Moving sun visor 164
M Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 80
M technology 182
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 101
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 235
New wheels and tires 204
Night Vision 122 Night Vision device, see Night
Vision 122
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 231
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 219
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 219
Object detection, see Night Vision 122
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 147
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 198
Odometer 91
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 186
Oil 213
Oil, adding 214
Oil additives 215
Oil change 215
Oil change interval, service requirements 94
Oil filler neck 214
Oil types, alternative 215
Oil types, suitable 215
Old batteries, disposal 226
On-board computer 97
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 97
Onboard monitor, see Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 220
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
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