2019 BMW X5 Owners Manual

NOTICE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding
down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
damj age
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest
including
head
restraint
is
clear
when
folding
down.
Manual
reclining
of
the
backrest
From
the
rear
Pull
the
lever
and
fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
forj ward.
From
the
cargo
area
Pull
the
lever
inside
the
cargo
area.
'xLeft
lever:
the
left
and
center
rear
seat
backj rests
fold
forward.'xRight
lever:
the
right
rear
seat
backrest
foldsforward.Folding
back
the
backrest
Return
the
rear
seat
backrest
to
the
upright
seatj
ing
position
and
engage
it.
The
red
marking
bej
hind
the
lever
disappears
completely.
Electric
reclining
of
the
backrest
From
the
rear
Pull
the
switch.
The
rear
seat
backrest
folds
forj
ward.
From
the
cargo
area
Press
the
switch
in
the
cargo
area.
'xUpper
switch:
the
left
and
center
rear
seat
backrests
fold
forward.'xLower
switch:
the
right
rear
seat
backrest folds
forward.
Folding
back
the
backrest
Pull
the
corresponding
switch.
The
rear
seat
backrest
sets
itself
upright.
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Fold
down
the
center
section
Fold
down
the
center
armrest
and
pull
on
the
strap.
Cargo
cover
Safety
information
WARNING
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connecj tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones,
can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior
while
drivj
ing,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
interior.
WARNING
A
cargo
cover
that
snaps
back
quickly
can
jam
body
parts
or
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
let
the
cargo
cover
snap
back
into
place.
NOTICE
A
cargo
cover
hooked
in
incorrectly
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Hook
the
cargo
cover
on
both
sides.
Closing
Pull
out
the
cargo
cover,
arrow
1,
and
hook
both sides
into
the
brackets,
arrow
2.
Removing
The
cover
can
be
removed
to
load
bulky
lugj gage.
Press
the
release
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
the
cargo
cover
out
toward
the
rear,
arrow
2.
Installing
Slide
the
cover
forward
horizontally
into
the
two side
brackets.
Make
sure
that
the
cover
audiblyengages
on
both
sides.
Stowing
General
information The
cargo
cover
can
be
stowed
in
the
storage
compartment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel.
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Without
third
seat
row1.Open
the
left
side
storage
compartment,
rejfer
to
page
303.2.Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.3.Turn
the
cargo
cover
forward
with
the
handle.4.Stow
the
cargo
cover
on
the
left
and
lower
it
on
the
right
side.5.Push
the
cargo
floor
down
and
close
the
storj
age
compartment
on
the
left
side.
With
third
seat
row
1.Open
the
left
side
storage
compartment,
rej fer
to
page
303.2.Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.3.Stow
the
cargo
cover
on
the
left
and
lower
it
on
the
right
side.4.Push
the
cargo
floor
down
and
close
the
storj
age
compartment
on
the
left
side.Electric
cargo
cover
General
information
The
electric
cargo
cover
opens
and
closes
autoj
matically
with
the
tailgate.
The
cargo
cover
can be
lowered
below
the
cargo
floor
panel
to
stowbulky
items
or
luggage.
Items
in
the
range
of
movement
are
detected.
The
cargo
cover
stops
automatically
to
prevent damage.
Safety
information
WARNING
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connecj
tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior
while
drivjing,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
orduring
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the car's
interior.
WARNING
Pinching
of
body
parts
may
occur
during
operaj
tion
of
the
electric
cargo
cover.
Items
in
the
range
of
movement
may
damage
the
cargo cover.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movej ment
of
the
electric
cargo
cover
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
In
addition,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
cover
in
the
cargo
floor
is
clear
during
lowering.
NOTICE
Items
on
the
storage
shelf
may
damage
it.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not deposit
any
objects
on
the
cargo
cover.
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NOTICE
The
manual
operation
of
the
electric
cargo cover
by
hand
may
damage
the
cover.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Use
the
buttons
in
the
cargo
area
for
operation.
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
The
buttons
of
the
cargo
cover
are
located
in
thecargo
area.
Opening/closing
the
cargo
cover
between
automatic
and
base
position.
Lowering/raising
the
cargo
cover.
Positions
of
the
cargo
cover
'xAutomatic
position,
arrow
1.'xBase
position,
arrow
2.Opening
and
closing
the
cargo
cover
Opening
When
the
tailgate
is
opened,
the
cargo
cover
is opened
up
to
the
automatic
position.
To
open
the
cargo
cover
completely
up
to
the
base
position:
Press
the
button.
Closing Press
the
button.
The
cargo
cover
will
be
closed
up
to
the
autoj
matic
position.
When
the
tailgate
is
closed,
the
cargo
cover
will be
closed
completely.
The
cargo
cover
will
not
be
closed
automatically
when
it
is
in
the
base
position
while
the
tailgate
is
closing.
Lowering
the
cargo
coverThe
cargo
cover
can
be
lowered
to
stow
bulky
luggage.
Press
the
button.
The
cargo
cover
is
lowered
below
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Raising
the
cargo
cover Press
the
button.
The
cargo
cover
is
raised
to
the
base
position.
Or:
Press
the
button.
The
cargo
cover
is
raised
to
the
base
position
and
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Functional
limitations
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
certain
value
when closing
the
cargo
cover,
for
example
due
to
itemsin
the
range
of
motion,
the
cover
will
disengagefrom
the
mounting.
The
cargo
cover
stops
in
theguide
rail.
To
restore
the
functionality,
close
the
cargo
cover
by
hand,
arrow
1,
until
it
engages
in
the
mounting,
arrow
2.
Excessive
or
insufficient
ambient
temperatures may
lead
to
the
deactivation
of
the
power
cargo
cover.
When
the
temperature
is
within
normal
range
again,
such
as
by
switching
on
the
air
conj ditioner,
the
function
will
be
restored.
Initializing
General
information The
function
will
be
deactivated
when
the
sysj
tem
can
no
longer
detect
the
position
of
the
cargo
cover.
An
initialization
is
required.
Initializing
the
system Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
initialij
zation
is
finished.
The
cargo
cover
moves
to
the
respective
end
position.
The
initialization
is
finished
when
a
sigj nal
sounds.
If
the
button
is
released
prematurely,
the
cargo cover
will
stop.
The
initialization
is
terminated.
Press
and
hold
the
button
to
restart
the
initializaj
tion.
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Things
to
remember
when
driving
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towing
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317 Saving
fuel
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
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.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
achj ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control,refer
to
page
147.
Safety
information
WARNING
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
dej
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
After
instalj
ling
new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conj
servatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Observe
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
rej
spective
parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
engine
and
road speed:'xFor
gasoline
engine
4,500
rpm
and
100
mph/160
km/h.
Avoid
full
load
or
kickdown
under
all
circumstanj ces.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
The
engine
and
vehicle
speed
can
gradually
be increased.
Tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
approx.
300
miles/500
km. Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
Following
part
replacement Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
comj
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
Driving
on
poor
roads
Concept
Because
of
its
greater
ground
clearance,
the
vej
hicle
can
be
driven
on
a
variety
of
road
types
and qualities.
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