2021 BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Unlocking
is
confirmed
with
two
sound
signals,
locking
is
confirmed
with
one sound
signal.
Folding
mirrors
automatically
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Fold
mirrors
in
when
locked"
The
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
during
locking.
Automatic
unlocking
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Unlock
at
end
of
trip"
After
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
by pressing
the
Start/Stop
button,
the
locked
ve#j
hicle
is
automatically
unlocked.
Automatic
locking
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Lock
automatically"
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
a
while
if
no
door
is
opened
after
unlocking.'x"Lock
after
starting
to
drive"
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
you
drive
off.Tailgate
Opening
height
of
the
upper
tailgate
You
can
set
how
far
the
upper
tailgate
can
be
opened.
When
adjusting
the
opening
height,
make
sure the
clearance
above
the
tailgate
is
at
least
4
in/10
cm.
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Tailgate"5."Opening
height"6.Monitor
the
tailgate
and
set
the
desired
opening
height.
With
Comfort
Access:
upper
or
both
tailgates
The
button
in
the
car's
interior
can
be
set
up
to
open
only
the
upper
tailgate
or
the
upper
and
lower
tailgate
together:
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Tailgate"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Upper
tailgate"
Only
the
upper
tailgate
opens.'x"Both
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
touchless
open#j
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of
the
tailgate.
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Tailgate
and
doors
The
button
of
the
vehicle
key
can
be
configured
to
control
which
part
of
the
tailgate
will
be opened
and
if
the
doors
will
be
unlocked
at
the
same
time.'x
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Key
button
settings"4.

Select
the
symbol.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Upper
tailgate"
The
upper
tailgate
is
opened.'x"Upper
tailgate
+
door(s)"
The
tailgate
is
opened
and
the
doors
un#j
locked.'x"Both
tailgates"
The
upper
and
lower
tailgate
will
be
opened.'x"Both
tailgates
+
door(s)"
The
upper
and
lower
tailgate
will
be
opened
and
the
doors
unlocked.
Comfort
Access
Touchless
locking
and
unlocking
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Comfort
access"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Unlock
when
approaching"'x"Lock
when
walking
away"Touchless
opening
of
the
tailgateFor
touchless
unlocking,
a
setting
can
be
en#j
tered
to
open
only
the
upper
tailgate
or
the
up#j
per
and
lower
tailgate
together:
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Tailgate"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Upper
tailgate"
Only
the
upper
tailgate
opens.'x"Both
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
opening
the
tailgate
in
the
interior.
Establishing
idle
state
after
opening
the
front
doors
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Turn
off
vehicle
after
opening
door"
Opening
the
front
doors
establishes
the
idle
state.
Idle
state,
refer
to
page
39.
Alarm
system
General
information
When
the
vehicle
is
locked,
the
vehicle
alarm
system
reacts
to
the
following
changes:
'xOpening
a
door,
the
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'xMovements
in
the
car's
interior.'xChanges
in
the
vehicle
tilt,
for
instance,
dur#jing
attempts
at
stealing
a
wheel
or
when
tow#j
ing
the
vehicle.'xDisconnected
battery
voltage.'xImproper
use
of
the
socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis.'xLocking
the
vehicle
while
a
device
is
con#j nected
to
the
socket
for
the
OBD
Onboard-
Diagnosis.
The
alarm
system
signals
these
changes
visually and
acoustically:
'xAcoustic
alarm:
Depending
on
local
regulations,
the
acoustic alarm
may
be
suppressed.'xVisual
alarm:
By
flashing
of
the
hazard
warning
system
and
headlights,
where
required.
Do
not
modify
the
system
to
ensure
function
of
the
alarm
system.
Switching
on/off
The
alarm
system
is
switched
on
or
off
as
soon as
the
vehicle
is
locked
with
the
vehicle
key
or
unlocked
or
locked
via
Comfort
Access.
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.
Opening
the
tailgate
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
tailgate
can
be
opened
even
when
the
alarm
system
is
switched
on.
After
the
tailgate
is
closed,
it
is
locked
and
moni#j
tored
again
provided
the
doors
are
locked.
The
hazard
warning
system
flashes
once.
Panic
mode
You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
your#jself
in
a
dangerous
situation.'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
and
hold
for
at
least
3
seconds.'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key 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
sec#j 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,
the
interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sen#j
sor
will
be
switched
on.'xThe
indicator
light
goes
out
after
unlocking:
The
vehicle
has
not
been
tampered
with.'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
after
unlocking
un#j til
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
but
nolonger
than
approx.
5
minutes:
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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
fuel#j ing.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
the
interior
motion
sen#j
sor
can
be
switched
off
in
such
situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
within
10
seconds
as
soon
as
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
for
approx.
2
sec#j
onds
and
then
continues
to
flash.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor are
switched
off
until
the
vehicle
is
locked
again.
Switching
off
the
alarm
'xUnlock
the
vehicle
with
the
vehicle
key.'xUnlock
the
vehicle
with
the
integrated
key
and
activate
the
drive-ready
state
via
emer#j gency
detection
of
the
vehicle
key.
Malfunction,
refer
to
page
84.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
when
carrying
the
ve#j
hicle
key,
grasp
the
driver's
door
or
front
pas#j
senger
door
handle
completely.
Power
windows
General
information
The
windows
can
be
opened
with
the
vehicle
key
from
the
outside
as
well
as
closed
with
Com#j
fort
Access.
With
Comfort
Access:
The
windows
can
be closed
from
the
outside
via
Comfort
Access.
Additional
information:
Vehicle
key,
refer
to
page
81.
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
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
windows
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Overview
Power
windows
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Safety
switch
Functional
requirements The
windows
can
be
operated
under
the
follow#j
ing
conditions.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
vehicle
key
must
be
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
resist#j
ance
point.
The
window
opens
automatically.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Closing
'xPull
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.'xPull
the
switch
beyond
the
resist#j
ance
point.
The
window
closes
automatically
if
the
door
is
closed.
Pulling
again
stops
the
motion.
Jam
protection
system
Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
becoming
jammed
between
the
door
frame
and
window
while
a
window
is
being
closed.
General
information If
resistance
or
a
blockage
is
detected
while
a
window
is
being
closed,
the
closing
action
is
in#j
terrupted.
The
window
opens
slightly.
Safety
information
Warning
Accessories
on
the
windows
such
as
antennas
can
impact
jam
protection.
There
is
a
risk
of
in#j jury.
Do
not
install
accessories
in
the
area
of
movement
of
the
windows.
Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
mightprevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:
1.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
The
window
closes
with
limited
jam
protec#j
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
The
safety
switch
can
be
used
to
prevent
chil#j dren,
for
instance
from
opening
and
closing
therear
windows
using
the
switches
in
the
rear.
If
an
accident
of
a
certain
severity
occurs,
the
safety
function
is
switched
off
automatically.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up
if
the
safety
function
is
switched
on.
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Roller
sunblinds,
rear
sidewindows
Safety
information
Warning
With
closed
roller
sunblinds
and
open
windows,
the
roller
sunblinds
may
be
strained
while
driv#j
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
op#j
erated
using
the
same
switch.
The
glass
sunroof
can
be
opened
from
the
out#j
side
with
the
vehicle
key
and
also
closed
with Comfort
Access.
With
Comfort
Access:
The
glass
sunroof
can
be closed
from
the
outside
via
Comfort
Access.
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.
Overview
Opening/closing
the
glass
sun#j roof.
Functional
requirements
The
glass
sunroof
and
the
sun
protection
can
be
operated
under
the
following
conditions.
'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
vehicle
key
must
be
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
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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.'xPush
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
automati#j
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
direc#jtion
past
the
resistance
point.
The
glass
sunroof
and
sun
pro#j
tection
move
together.
Pressing
the
switch
upward
stops
the
motion.
Comfort
position In
some
models,
the
wind
noises
in
the
car's
in#jterior
are
lowest
when
the
glass
sunroof
is
notfully
open.
In
these
models,
the
automatic
func#j
tion
initially
only
opens
the
glass
sunroof
up
tothis
comfort
position.
Pressing
the
switch
again
opens
the
glass
sun#j
roof
fully.
Jam
protection
system Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
from
becoming
jammed
between
the
roof and
glass
sunroof
while
the
glass
sunroof
is
clos#jing.
General
information If
a
resistance
or
blockage
is
detected
while
the
glass
sunroof
is
closing,
the
closing
operation
is
interrupted
once
the
roof
reaches
the
half-open
position,
or
it
is
stopped
when
closing
from
the
tilted
position.
Closing
from
the
open
position
without
jam
protection
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistance point
and
hold.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
with
limited
jam
protection.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
spe#j
cific
threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.3.Push
the
switch
forward
again
past
the
resist#j
ance
point
and
hold
until
the
glass
sunroof closes
without
jam
protection.
Make
sure
that
the
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Closing
from
the
lifted
position
without
jam
protection
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistance point
and
hold.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After
a
power
failure
during
the
opening
or
clos#j
ing
process,
the
glass
sunroof
can
only
be
oper#j
ated
to
a
limited
extent.
Initializing
the
system
can
help
in
this
case.
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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