2017 BMW X5 Owners Manual

center or another qualified service center or re#jpair shop.
Safety
information
Lights
and
bulbs WARNING
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Con#j
tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a
risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they
have cooled off.'

The parking lights and daylight running lightsare made using LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer#ss
service center or another qualified service cen#j
ter or repair shop.
LED
headlightsWith LED headlights, all front lights and sideindicators are designed with LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer#ssservice center or another qualified service cen#j
ter or repair shop.
Turn
signal Safety
information
Observe the safety information, refer to page 249.
Replacement
21-watt bulb, PY 21W.1.Opening the hood, refer to page 2372.Unscrew the lid counterclockwise and re#j
move it carefully.
The bulb is attached to the lid.3.Turn the bulb clockwise to remove it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order.
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer#ss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Front
fog
lights/cornering
lights
Safety
information
Observe the safety information, refer to page 249.
Replacement
55-watt bulb, H11.1.Insert the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, with the flat side on the clip,
arrow 1.2.Turn the screwdriver by 90p, arrow 2.3.Remove the front fog lamp toward the front.4.Detach the connector.Seite 250MobilityReplacing
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5.Turn the bulb bracket and remove it.6.Remove the bulb and replace it.7.Proceed in reverse order to insert the frontfog lamp. Note the guide rails in doing so.
LED
front
fog
lights
These front fog lights are made using LED
technology. In the case of a malfunction, con#j
tact a dealer#ss service center or another quali#j fied service center or repair shop.
Tail
lamps,
bulb
replacement
LED
tail
lights
These tail lamps are made using LED technol#j ogy. In the case of a malfunction, contact a
dealer#ss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Vehicle
battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re#j quested from a dealer#ss service center or an#jother qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery
replacement
NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi#j cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealer#ss service center.'

starting aid terminals in the engine compart#j
ment.'

Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red lamp in the button flashes with the
hazard warning flashers switched on.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re#j
quest can be made through the system.
General
information Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable con#j
ditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
'yThe SIM card integrated in the vehicle hasbeen activated.'yThe radio-ready state is switched on.'yThe Assist system is functional.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at thebutton lights up green.'yThe LED illuminates green when the Emer#j
gency Request has been initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the Control
Display, the Emergency Request can be
aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab#j
lished.'yThe LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the Emergency Request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
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Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circum#j
stances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serves to deter#j
mine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it canbe established.'yIf the LED is flashing green, but the BMWResponse Center can no longer be heardvia the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re#j
quest is automatically initiated immediately af#j ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti#j
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Roadside
Assistance
Service
availability Roadside Assistance can be reached aroundthe clock in many countries. You can obtain as#jsistance there in the event of a vehicle break#j
down.
Roadside
Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed via iDrive or a connection to Road#j
side Assistance can be established directly.
Warning
triangle1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Lift the warning triangle slightly and re#j
move in the direction of the interior.
First-aid
kit
General
information
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contentsregularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
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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#j
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety
information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not touch any componentsthat are under voltage.'

The body ground or a special nut acts as thebattery negative terminal.
Connecting
the
cables
1.Open the cover of the BMW starting aid terminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis#j
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal ofthe battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the 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#j creased idle speed.
If the vehicle to be started has a diesel en#j gine: let the engine of the assisting vehiclerun for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to bestarted in the usual way.If the first starting attempt is not success#j
ful, wait a few minutes before making an#j
other attempt in order to allow the dis#j
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re#j verse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing Safety
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#j
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.'