2019 BMW X5 Owners Manual

'xUnlock
when
approaching'xLock
when
walking
away
Touchless
opening
of
the
tailgateFor
touchless
unlocking,
a
setting
can
be
enj
tered
to
open
only
the
upper
tailgate
or
the
upj
per
and
lower
tailgate
together:
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Key
button
settings4.Tailgate5.Select
desired
setting:'xUpper
tailgate
Only
the
upper
tailgate
opens.'xBoth
tailgates
The
upper
and
lower
tailgate
will
be
opened
together.
To
open
the
upper
and
lower
tailgate
at
the
same
time,
the
upper
tailgate
must
be
closed
when
the
button
is
pressed.
This
setting
also
applies
to
the
opening
of
the
tailgate
in
the
interior.
Establishing
idle
state
after
opening
the
front
doors
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/Access4.Turn
off
vehicle
after
opening
door
Opening
the
front
doors
establishes
the
idle
state,
refer
to
page
43.Alarm
system
General
information
When
the
vehicle
is
locked,
the
vehicle
alarm
system
reacts
to
the
following
changes:
'xOpening
a
door,
the
hood,
or
the
tailgate.'xMovements
in
the
car's
interior.'xChanges
in
the
vehicle
tilt,
e.
g.,
during
atj
tempts
at
stealing
a
wheel
or
when
towing
the
vehicle.'xDisconnected
battery
voltage.'xImproper
use
of
the
socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis.
The
alarm
system
signals
the
following
changes visually
and
acoustically:
'xAcoustic
alarm:
Depending
on
local
regulations,
the
acoustic alarm
may
be
suppressed.'xVisual
alarm:
By
flashing
the
exterior
lighting.
Switching
on/off
When
you
unlock
and
lock
the
vehicle,
either
with
the
remote
control
or
with
Comfort
Access, the
alarm
system
is
switched
off
and
on
at
the
same
time.
Opening
the
doors
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
a
door
is
opened
if
the
door
was
unlocked
using
the
integrated
key
in
the
door
lock.
Switching
off
the
alarm,
refer
to
page
107.
Opening
the
tailgate
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
tailgate
can
be
opened
even
when
the
alarm
system
is
switched
on.
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After
the
tailgate
is
closed,
it
is
locked
and
monij
tored
again
provided
the
doors
are
locked.
The hazard
warning
system
flashes
once.
Panic
mode You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
yourjself
in
a
dangerous
situation.'xPress
the
button
on
the
remote
conj
trol
and
hold
for
at
least
3
seconds.'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
remote
control three
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
Indicator
light
on
the
interior
mirror
'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
briefly
every
2
secj onds:
The
alarm
system
is
switched
on.'xIndicator
light
flashes
for
approx.
10
seconds,
then
it
flashes
briefly
every
2
seconds:
Interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sensor
are
not
active,
as
doors,
hood,
or
tailgate
are not
correctly
closed.
Correctly
closed
access
points
are
secured.
When
the
still
open
access
points
are
closed,
interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sensor will
be
switched
on.'xThe
indicator
light
goes
out
after
unlocking:
The
vehicle
has
not
been
tampered
with.'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
after
unlocking
unj til
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
but
nolonger
than
approx.
5
minutes:An
alarm
has
been
triggered.
Tilt
alarm
sensor
The
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored.
The
alarm
system
responds
in
situations
such
as
attempts
to
steal
a
wheel
or
when
the
vehicle
is
towed.
Interior
motion
sensor
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
must
be
closed
for
the
system
to
function
properly.
Avoiding
unintentional
alarms General
information
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
can
trigger
an
alarm,
although
no
unauthorized
action
occurred.
Possible
situations
for
an
unwanted
alarm:
'xIn
automatic
vehicle
washes.'xIn
duplex
garages.'xDuring
transport
on
trains
carrying
vehicles,
at
sea
or
on
a
trailer.'xWith
animals
in
the
vehicle.'xWhen
the
vehicle
is
locked
after
start
of
fuelj ing.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
the
interior
motion
senj
sor
can
be
switched
off
in
such
situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press
the
button
on
the
remote
control
within
10
seconds
as
soon
as
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
for
approx.
2
secj
onds
and
then
continues
to
flash.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor are
switched
off
until
the
vehicle
is
locked
again.
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Switching
off
the
alarm'xUnlock
the
vehicle
using
the
remote
control,if
needed,
through
emergency
detection
of
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
80.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
if
you
are
carrying
the
remote
control
on
your
person,
grasp
the driver
side
or
front
passenger
side
door
hanj
dle
completely.
Power
windows
Safety
information
WARNING
When
operating
the
windows,
body
parts
and objects
can
be
jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
thatthe
area
of
movement
of
the
windows
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Overview
Power
windows
Safety
switch
Functional
requirements The
windows
can
be
operated
under
the
followj
ing
conditions.
'xStandby
state
is
established.'xDrive-ready
state
is
established.'xThe
remote
control
is
in
the
car's
interior.
Opening
'xPress
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
opens
while
the
switch
is
being held.'xPress
the
switch
beyond
the
resistj
ance
point.
The
window
opens
automatically.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
opening
via
the
remote
control,
refer to
page
77.
Closing
'xPull
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.'xPull
the
switch
beyond
the
resistj
ance
point.
The
window
closes
automatically
if
the
door
is
closed.
Pulling
again
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
closing
via
the
remote
control,
refer to
page
78.
Closing
via
Comfort
Access,
refer
to
page
87.
Jam
protection
system
General
information
If
closing
force
exceeds
a
specific
threshold
as
a
window
closes,
closing
is
interrupted.
The
window
opens
slightly.
Safety
information
WARNING
Accessories
on
the
windows
such
as
antennas can
impact
jam
protection.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj jury.
Do
not
install
accessories
in
the
area
of
movement
of
the
windows.
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Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:1.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
The
window
closes
with
limited
jam
protecj
tion.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
specific threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.2.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
again
within
approx.
4
seconds
and
hold it
there.
The
window
closes
without
jam
protection.
Safety
switch
Concept
With
the
safety
switch,
it
is
possible
to
block
parj ticular
functions
in
the
rear.
This
makes
sense,for
instance
if
children
or
animals
are
carried
inthe
rear.
If
an
accident
of
a
certain
severity
occurs,
the
safety
function
is
switched
off
automatically.
General
information The
following
functions
can
be
locked
by
pressjing
the
safety
switch:
'xSeat
adjustments
in
the
rear.'xOpening
and
closing
of
the
rear
windows
usjing
the
switches
in
the
rear.
Switching
on/off
Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up
if
the
safety
function
is
switched
on.
Roller
sunblinds,
rear
side
windows
Safety
information
WARNING
With
closed
roller
sunblinds
and
open
windows,
the
roller
sunblinds
may
be
strained
while
drivj
ing
due
to
the
wind.
The
roller
sunblinds
may be
damaged
and
vehicle
occupants
may
be
harmed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
open
the
windows
while
driving
if
the
roller
sunblinds
are
closed.
Pull
out
the
roller
sunblind
at
the
strap
and
hook
it
onto
the
bracket.
Glass
sunroof
General
information The
glass
sunroof
and
the
sun
protection
are
opj
erated
using
the
same
switch.
Safety
information
WARNING
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the glass
sunroof.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
glass
sunroof
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
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Opening/closing
the
glass
sunjroof.
Functional
requirements
The
glass
sunroof
and
the
sun
protection
can
be
operated
under
the
following
conditions.
'xStandby
state
is
established.'xDrive-ready
state
is
established.'xThe
remote
control
is
in
the
car's
interior.
Lifting/closing
glass
sunroof
Push
switch
briefly
upward.
'xThe
closed
glass
sunroof
tilts
and
the
sun
protection
opens
slightly.'xThe
opened
glass
sunroof
closes
until
it
is
in
the
tilted
position.
The
sun
protection
does
not
move.'xThe
tilted
glass
sunroof
closes.Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
separately'xPress
the
switch
in
the
desired
direction
to
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
Holding
down
the
switch
opens
the
sun
protection.
If
the
sun
protection
is
already
fully
open,
the
glass
sunroof
opens.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.
If
the
glass
sunroof
is
already
closed
or
in
the
tilted
position,
the
sun
protection
closes.'xPress
the
switch
in
the
desired
direction
past the
resistance
point.
The
sun
protection
opens
automatically.
If
the
sun
protection
is
already
fully
open,
the
glass
sunroof
opens
automatically.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
automatically.
If
the
glass
sunroof
is
already
closed
or
in
the
tilted
position,
the
sun
protection
closes
automatij
cally.
Pressing
the
switch
upward
stops
the
motion.
Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
together
Briefly
press
the
switch
twice
insuccession
in
the
desired
direcjtion
past
the
resistance
point.
The
glass
sunroof
and
sun
proj
tection
move
together.
Pressing
the
switch
upward
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
opening
via
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
77.
Closing
via
Comfort
Access,
refer
to
page
87.
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Comfort
positionIn
some
models,
the
wind
noises
in
the
car's
injterior
are
lowest
when
the
glass
sunroof
is
notfully
open.
In
these
models,
the
automatic
funcjtion
initially
only
opens
the
glass
sunroof
up
to
this
comfort
position.
Pressing
the
switch
again
opens
the
glass
sunj
roof
fully.
Jam
protection
system
General
information If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
certain
value
when
closing
the
glass
sunroof,
the
closing
operation
is interrupted
once
the
roof
reaches
the
half-openposition,
or
it
is
stopped
when
closing
from
the
tilted
position.
The
glass
sunroof
opens
slightly.
Closing
from
the
open
position
without
jam
protection
If
there
is
an
external
danger,
proceed
as
follows:1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistancepoint
and
hold.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
with
limited
jam
protection.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
spej
cific
threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.3.Push
the
switch
forward
again
past
the
resistj
ance
point
and
hold
until
the
glass
sunroof closes
without
jam
protection.
Make
sure
that
the
closing
area
is
clear.
Closing
from
the
raised
position
without
jam
protection
In
the
event
of
danger,
proceed
as
follows:
1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistancepoint
and
hold.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
without
jam
protection.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After
a
power
failure
during
the
opening
or
closj
ing
process,
the
glass
sunroof
can
only
be
operj
ated
to
a
limited
extent.
The
system
can
be
initialized
under
the
following
conditions.
'xThe
vehicle
is
parked
in
a
horizontal
position.'xThe
drive-ready
state
is
established.'xThe
external
temperature
is
above
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Seats,
mirrors,
and
steering
wheelVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Sitting
safely
An
ideal
seating
position
that
meets
the
needs
of
the
occupants
can
make
a
vital
contribution
to
relaxed,
fatigue-free
driving.
In
the
event
of
an
accident,
the
correct
seating
position
plays
an
important
role.
Follow
the
inforj mation
in
the
following
chapters:
'xSeats,
refer
to
page
111.'xSafety
belts,
refer
to
page
117.'xHead
restraints,
refer
to
page
119.'xAirbags,
refer
to
page
176.
Seats,
front
General
information
The
seat
adjustment
for
the
driver's
seat
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile,
refer
to
page
97,
curj
rently
used.
When
a
driver
profile
is
selected,
the stored
position
is
called
up
automatically.
The
current
seat
position
can
be
stored
usingthe
memory
function,
refer
to
page
124.
Safety
information
WARNING
Seat
adjustments
while
driving
can
lead
to
unj
expected
movements
of
the
seat.
Vehicle
conj
trol
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Only
adjust
the
seat
on
the
driver's
side
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
WARNING
With
a
backrest
inclined
too
far
to
the
rear,
the
efficacy
of
the
safety
belt
can
no
longer
be
enj
sured.
There
is
a
risk
of
sliding
under
the
safety
belt
in
an
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Adjust
the
seat
prior
to
starting
the
trip.
Adjust
the
backrest
so
that
it
is
in
the most
upright
position
as
possible
and
do
notadjust
again
while
driving.
WARNING
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movej
ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjustj
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Overview1Backrest
width2Thigh
support3Forward/backward,
height,
seat
tilt4Upper
backrest5Backrest
tilt,
head
restraint6Lumbar
support
Forward/backward
Push
switch
forward
or
backward.
Height
Push
switch
up
or
down.
Seat
tilt
Move
switch
up
or
down.
Backrest
tilt
Move
switch
forward
or
backward. Thigh
support
Multifunctional
seat
Press
the
switch.
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