2018 BMW X5 Owners Manual

of damage to property. Do not drive with the
tailgate open.'

'yDrive through calm water only.'yDrive through water only if it is not deeperthan maximum 19.6 inches/50 cm.'yDrive through water no faster than walking
speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.
Safety
information
NOTE
When driving too quickly through too
deep water, water can enter into the engine compartment, the electrical system or thetransmission. There is a risk of damage to
property. When driving through water, do not exceed the maximum indicated water level and
the maximum speed for driving through waj ter.'

drive in idle state or with the engine switchedoff.'

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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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Safety
information WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them internally and cause a sudden
drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving characj
teristics may be negatively impacted, reducing
lane stability, lengthening the braking distanj ces and changing the steering response.
There is a risk of an accident. Pay attention to the permitted load capacity of the tires and
never exceed the permitted gross weight.'

Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'yCover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.'yHeavy cargo: stow as far forward as possij
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.'yVery heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each of the outer safetybelts in the opposite buckle.'yIf necessary, fold down the rear backreststo stow cargo.'yDo not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.'ySmaller and lighter cargo: secure with ratchet straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.'yLarger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
There are four lashing eyes in the cargo area for securing cargo.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargonets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
with
rails
To secure the cargo there are four movable lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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To slide the lashing eyes, press the button, arj
row 1. Make sure that the lashing eyes latch at
the new position.
The lashing eyes at the openings in the rails
can be removed.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargonets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Cargo
net,
FlexNet The flexible cargo net is hooked into eyes andoffers a stowage option in the cargo area. The
storage net can be attached to the following
eyes:
'yLashing eyes in the rails.'yEyes on the cargo area wall.
The eyes are located on both sides of the cargo area.
Attach load securing aids, such as cargo
straps, lashing straps, retaining straps, draw
straps or cargo nets, to the lashing eyes in the
cargo area.
Roof-mounted
luggage
rack
General
information
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Safety
information WARNING
When driving with roof load, for instance
with roof-mounted luggage rack, driving safety may not be ensured in driving-critical situaj
tions due to the elevated center of gravity. There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to
property. Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC when driving with roof load.'

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fuelVehicle
features
and
optionsThis 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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
General
information
The vehicle contains advanced technologies
for the reduction of fuel consumption and
emission values.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of difj ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a modj erate driving style and regular maintenance, can influence fuel consumption and the envijronmental impact.
Remove
unnecessary
cargoAdditional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove
attached
parts
following
use
Remove roof-mounted luggage racks which
are no longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerojdynamics 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, for instance tire size may influence fuel consumption.
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 rej
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 drivingright away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the coldengine up to operating temperature.
Look
well
ahead
when
driving
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
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