2019 BMW X5 Owners Manual

MonitoringConcept
The
engine
oil
level
is
monitored
electronically
while
driving
and
can
be
shown
on
the
Control Display.
If
the
engine
oil
level
is
outside
its
permissible operating
range,
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
A
red
indicator
light
indicates
that
the
enj
gine
oil
pressure
is
too
low.
Functional
requirements
A
current
measured
value
is
available
after
apj
prox.
30
minutes
of
normal
driving.
Displaying
the
engine
oil
level
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Engine
oil
level
The
engine
oil
level
is
displayed.
System
limits
When
making
frequent
short-distance
trips
or
using
a
dynamic
driving
style,
it
may
not
be
posj sible
to
calculate
a
measured
value.
In
this
case,
the
measured
value
for
the
last,
sufficiently
long
trip
is
displayed.
Detailed
measurement Concept
The
engine
oil
level
is
checked
when
the
vehicle is
stationary
and
displayed
via
a
scale.
If
the
engine
oil
level
is
outside
its
permissible
operating
range,
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
General
information
During
the
measurement,
the
idle
speed
is
inj creased
somewhat.
Functional
requirements'xVehicle
is
parked
in
a
horizontal
position.'xSelector
lever
in
selector
lever
position
N
or
P
and
accelerator
pedal
not
depressed.'xEngine
is
running
and
is
at
operating
temperj ature.
Performing
a
detailed
measurement
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Engine
oil
level4.Engine
oil
measurement5.Start
measurement
The
engine
oil
level
is
checked
and
displayed
via
a
scale.
Adding
engine
oil
General
information
Only
add
engine
oil
when
the
message
is
disj
played
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
quantity
to
be
added
is
indicated
in
the
message
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Only
add
suitable
types
of
engine
oil,
refer
to
page
370.
Safely
park
the
vehicle
and
switch
off
drive-ready state
before
adding
engine
oil.
Take
care
not
to
add
too
much
engine
oil.
Safety
information
WARNING
Operating
materials,
for
instance
oils,
greases,
coolants,
fuels,
can
contain
harmful
ingredients. There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Folj
low
the
instructions
on
the
containers.
Avoid
the
contact
of
articles
of
clothing,
skin
or
eyes
with
operating
materials.
Do
not
refill
operating
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into
different
bottles.
Store
operating
materials
out
of
reach
of
children.
NOTICE
An
engine
oil
level
that
is
too
low
causes
enj gine
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Immediately
add
engine
oil.
NOTICE
Too
much
engine
oil
can
damage
the
engine
or
the
catalytic
converter.
There
is
a
risk
of
damj
age
to
property.
Do
not
add
too
much
engine
oil.
When
too
much
engine
oil
is
added,
have the
engine
oil
level
corrected
by
a
dealerss
servjice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Overview
The
oil
filler
neck
is
located
in
the
engine
comj
partment,
refer
to
page
364.
Adding
engine
oil
1.Open
the
hood,
refer
to
page
365.2.Open
the
lid
counterclockwise.3.Add
engine
oil.4.Close
the
cap.Engine
oil
types
to
add
General
information
The
engine
oil
quality
is
critical
for
the
life
of
the
engine.
Only
add
the
types
of
engine
oil
which
are
listed.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Oil
additives
can
damage
the
engine.
There
is
a risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
oil
addij tives.
NOTICE
Incorrect
engine
oil
can
cause
malfunctions
in the
engine
or
damage
it.
There
is
a
risk
of
damj age
to
property.
When
selecting
an
engine
oil,
make
sure
that
the
engine
oil
has
the
correct
oil rating.
Suitable
engine
oil
types
Add
engine
oils
that
meet
the
following
oil
rating
standards:
Gasoline
engineBMW
Longlife-01
FE.BMW
Longlife-14
FE+.BMW
Longlife-17
FE+.
The
BMW
Longlife-14
FE+
and
BMW
Longj
life-17
FE+
oil
ratings
are
not
suitable
for
the
50i
gasoline
engine.
Alternative
engine
oil
typesIf
an
engine
oil
suitable
for
continuous
use
is
notavailable,
up
to
1
US
quart/liter
of
an
engine
oilwith
the
following
oil
rating
can
be
added:
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Oil
ratingAPI
SL.API
SM.API
SN.
Viscosity
grades
Viscosity
gradesSAE
0W-20.SAE
0W-30.
Viscosity
grade
SAE
0W-20
is
not
suitable
for
the
50i
gasoline
engine.
More
information
about
suitable
oil
ratings
and viscosity
grades
of
engine
oils
can
be
requested
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualij
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Engine
oil
change
NOTICE
Engine
oil
that
is
not
changed
in
timely
fashion
can
cause
increased
engine
wear
and
thus
enj
gine
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
exceed
the
service
data
indij
cated
in
the
vehicle.
The
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
that
you
have
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualij
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop
change
the
enj
gine
oil.
Coolant
General
information
Coolant
consists
of
water
and
additives.
Not
all
commercially
available
additives
are
suitaj
ble
for
the
vehicle.
Information
about
suitable
adj ditives
is
available
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Safety
information
WARNING
With
the
engine
hot
and
the
cooling
system open,
coolant
can
escape
and
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Only
open
the
cooling
system
with
the
engine
cooled
down.
WARNING
Additives
are
harmful
and
incorrect
additives
can
damage
the
engine.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
allow
additives
to
come
into
contact
with
skin,
eyes or
articles
of
clothing.
Use
suitable
additives
only.
Coolant
level
General
information
Vehicles
with
gasoline
engine
feature
two
coolj
ing
circuits.
Always
check
the
coolant
levels
of both
coolant
reservoirs
and
refill
as
needed.
The
coolant
level
is
indicated
using
minimum
and
maximum
markings
in
the
filler
neck
of
the
coolant
reservoir.
Depending
on
the
engine
installation,
the
coolant reservoir
is
located
on
the
right
side
or
the
left side
of
the
engine
compartment,
refer
to
page
364.
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Checking
the
coolant
level1.Let
the
engine
cool.2.Open
the
hood,
refer
to
page
365.3.Turn
the
lid
of
the
coolant
reservoir
slightly
counterclockwise
to
allow
any
excess
presj
sure
to
dissipate,
then
open
it.4.Open
the
coolant
reservoir
lid.5.The
coolant
level
is
correct
if
it
lies
between the
minimum
and
maximum
marks
in
the
filler
neck.6.Close
the
cap.
Adding
1.Let
the
engine
cool.2.Open
the
hood,
refer
to
page
365.3.Turn
the
lid
of
the
coolant
reservoir
slightly
counterclockwise
to
allow
any
excess
presj
sure
to
dissipate,
then
open
it.4.Open
the
coolant
reservoir
lid.5.If
the
coolant
is
low,
slowly
add
coolant
up
to
the
specified
level;
do
not
overfill.6.Close
the
cap.7.Have
the
cause
of
the
coolant
loss
eliminated as
soon
as
possible.
Disposal
Comply
with
the
relevant
environmental
protection
regulations
when
disposing
of coolant
and
coolant
additives.
Washer
fluid
General
information
All
washer
nozzles
are
supplied
from
one
reserj
voir.
Use
a
mixture
of
tap
water
and
windshield washer
concentrate.
If
desired,
a
windshield
washer
concentrate
containing
antifreeze
can
be used.
Recommended
minimum
fill
quantity:
0.2
US
gal/1
liter.
Safety
information
WARNING
Some
antifreeze
agents
can
contain
harmful
substances
and
are
flammable.
There
is
a
risk of
fire
and
a
risk
of
injury.
Follow
the
instrucj
tions
on
the
containers.
Keep
antifreeze
away from
ignition
sources.
Do
not
refill
operating
materials
into
different
bottles.
Store
operating
materials
out
of
reach
of
children.
United
States:
the
washer
fluid
mixture
ratio
is
regulated
by
the
U.S.
EPA
and
many
individual states;
do
not
exceed
the
allowable
washer
fluid
dilution
ratio
limits
that
apply.
Follow
the
usage
instructions
on
the
washer
fluid
container.
Use
of
BMWss
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
or
the
equivalent
is
recommended.
WARNING
Washer
fluid
can
ignite
and
catch
fire
on
conj
tact
with
hot
engine
parts.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj
jury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
add
washer
fluid
when
the
engine
is
cooled
down.
Next,
fully
close
the
lid
of
the
washer
fluid
resj
ervoir.
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NOTICE
Silicon-containing
additives
in
the
washer
fluid
for
the
water-repelling
effect
on
the
windows
can
lead
to
damage
to
the
washing
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not add
silicon-containing
additives
to
the
washerfluid.
NOTICE
Mixing
different
windshield
washer
concenj trates
or
antifreeze
can
damage
the
washing
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
mix
different
windshield
washer
concenj trates
or
antifreeze.
Follow
the
information
and
mixing
ratios
provided
on
the
containers.
Overview
The
washer
fluid
reservoir
is
located
in
the
enj
gine
compartment.
Malfunction
The
use
of
undiluted
windshield
washer
concenj trate
or
alcohol-based
antifreeze
can
lead
to
injcorrect
readings
at
temperatures
below
+5


MaintenanceVehicle
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.
BMW
maintenance
system
The
maintenance
system
indicates
required
maintenance
measures,
and
thereby
provides
support
in
maintaining
road
safety
and
the
operaj tional
reliability
of
the
vehicle.
In
some
cases,
scopes
and
intervals
of
the
mainj
tenance
system
may
vary
according
to
the
counj
try
version.
Replacement
work,
spare
parts,
fuels
and
lubricants,
and
wear
materials
are
calculated
separately.
Further
information
is
available
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
servj
ice
center
or
repair
shop.
Condition
Based
ServiceCBS
Concept
Sensors
and
special
algorithms
take
into
account the
driving
conditions
of
the
vehicle.
CBS
uses
these
to
calculate
the
need
for
maintenance.
The
system
makes
it
possible
to
adapt
theamount
of
maintenance
corresponding
to
your
user
profile.
General
information
Information
on
service
requirements,
refer
to
page
159,
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control
Information
on
the
required
maintenance
is
conjtinuously
stored
in
the
remote
control.
The
dealjerss
service
center
can
read
this
data
out
and
suggest
a
maintenance
scope
for
the
vehicle.
Therefore,
hand
the
service
advisor
the
remote
control
with
which
the
vehicle
was
driven
most recently.
Storage
periods Storage
periods
during
which
the
vehicle
battery
was
disconnected
are
not
taken
into
account.
If
this
occurs,
have
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop update
the
time-dependent
maintenance
procejdures,
such
as
checking
brake
fluid
and,
if
necesj
sary,
changing
the
engine
oil
and
the
microfilter/ activated-charcoal
filter.
Service
and
Warranty Information
Booklet
for
USmodels
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
forCanadian
models
Please
consult
your
Service
and
Warranty
Inforj
mation
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
for
additional
information
on
service
requirements.
The
manufacturer
of
your
vehicle
recommends
that
maintenance
and
repair
be
performed
by
a dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
servj
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ice
center
or
repair
shop.
Records
of
regular
maintenance
and
repair
work
should
be
retained.
Socket
for
OBD
Onboard Diagnosis
General
information
Devices
connected
to
the
OBD
socket
trigger
the
alarm
system
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
Rej move
any
devices
connected
at
the
OBD
socket
before
locking
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
socket
for
Onboard
Diagnosis
is
an
intrij
cate
component
intended
to
be
used
in
conj
junction
with
specialized
equipment
to
check the
vehicless
primary
emissions
system.
Imj
proper
use
of
the
socket
for
Onboard
Diagnoj
sis,
or
contact
with
the
socket
for
Onboard
Dij
agnosis
for
other
than
its
intended
purpose, can
cause
vehicle
malfunctions
and
createsrisks
of
personal
and
property
damage.
Giventhe
foregoing,
the
manufacture
of
your
vehiclestrongly
recommends
that
access
to
the
socketfor
Onboard
Diagnosis
be
limited
to
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
cenj
ter
or
repair
shop
or
other
persons
that
have
the
specialized
training
and
equipment
for
purj
poses
of
properly
utilizing
the
socket
for
Onj
board
Diagnosis.
Position
There
is
an
OBD
socket
on
the
driver's
side
for checking
the
primary
components
in
the
vehij
cle's
emissions.
Emissions
'xThe
warning
light
lights
up:
Emissions
are
deteriorating.
Have
the vehicle
checked
as
soon
as
possible.'xThe
warning
light
flashes
under
certain
cirj
cumstances:
This
indicates
that
there
is
excessive
misfiring in
the
engine.
Reduce
the
vehicle
speed
and
have
the
sysj
tem
checked
immediately;
otherwise,
serious
engine
misfiring
within
a
brief
period
can
serij
ously
damage
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Replacing
componentsVehicle
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.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The
onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
is
located
under
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Wiper
blades
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
window
may
sustain
damage
if
the
wiper
falls
onto
it
without
the
wiper
blade
installed.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Hold
the
wiper
firmly
when
changing
the
wiper
blade.
Do
not
fold
or
switch
on
the
wiper
without
a
wiper blade
installed.
NOTICE
Folded-away
wipers
can
be
jammed
when
the hood
is
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
wipers
with
the wiper
blades
mounted
are
folded
down
onto
the
windshield
before
opening
the
hood.
Replacing
the
front
wiper
blades
1.To
change
the
wiper
blades,
fold
up
the
wiper
arms,
refer
to
page
142.2.Lift
the
wiper
all
the
way
off
of
the
windshield.3.Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
out
the
wiper
blade,
arrow
2.4.Insert
the
new
wiper
blade
and
press
it
on
unj
til
it
you
hear
it
snap
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