2021 BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Opening
Press
onto
the
cover.
Two
cup
holders
are
located
in
the
center
con#jsole.
Closing
Pull
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar
back.
Maintaining
the
drink
temperature
General
information When
equipped
with
thermo-cup
holder,
drinks
can
be
kept
cool
or
warm.
Safety
information
Warning
Contact
with
the
hot
metal
insert
of
the
thermo-cup
holder
can
cause
burn
injuries.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
touch
the
metal insert
when
the
thermo-cup
holder
is
switched
on.
NOTICE
When
the
thermo-cup
holder
is
switched
on and
the
cover
is
closed,
the
thermo-cup
holder
can
overheat.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to property.
Switch
the
thermo-cup
holder
off
be#j
fore
closing
the
cover.
NOTICE
Temperature
sensitive
items
may
be
damaged by
the
hot
metal
insert
of
the
thermo-cup holder.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.Use
suitable
containers
only.
Switching
on
Press
the
button
for
keeping
cool
orwarm
once
each.
'xBlue
LED
lights
up:
keep
drinks
cool.'xRed
LED
lights
up:
keep
drinks
warm.
Switching
off
Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
the
LEDs
go
out.
Rear
cup
holder
Safety
information
Warning
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holders
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
an evasive
maneuver,
or
forceful
braking.
Spilled
liquids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditions
and
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
drinks
can
damage
the
cup
holder
or
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light#j
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weight,
shatterproof,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
NOTICE
With
an
open
cup
holder,
the
center
armrest cannot
be
folded
back
up.
There
is
a
risk
of damage
to
property.
Press
back
the
covers
be#jfore
the
center
armrest
is
folded
up.
Second
row
of
seats
General
information The
cup
holder
can
be
adjusted
for
three
differ#j
ent
container
sizes.
Opening
Fold
the
center
armrest
forward.
Press
the
button
and
fold
out
the
cup
holder
fully.
Reducing
the
size
To
make
it
smaller,
the
cup
holder
can
be
folded
in
in
2
steps.
Enlarging
To
make
a
smaller
cup
holder
bigger,
first
fold
it in
completely.
Then
fold
the
cup
holder
out
again
fully.
Closing
Fold
in
the
cup
holder
fully,
until
it
engages.
Clothes
hooks
General
information
The
clothes
hooks
are
located
in
the
grab
han#j
dles
in
the
rear
and
on
the
door
pillar
in
the
rear.
Safety
information
Warning
Clothing
articles
on
the
clothes
hooks
can
ob#j struct
the
view
while
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
When
suspending
clothing
articles from
the
clothes
hooks,
ensure
that
they
will
not
obstruct
the
driver's
view.
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
clothes
hooks
can
lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
hang
light#j
weight
objects,
for
instance
clothing
articles,
from
the
clothes
hooks.
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Cargo
areaVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
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
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Loading
Safety
information
Warning
High
gross
weight
can
overheat
the
tires,
dam#j
age
them
internally
and
cause
a
sudden
drop
in
tire
inflation
pressure.
Driving
characteristics
may
be
negatively
impacted,
reducing
lane
sta#j
bility,
lengthening
the
braking
distances
and
changing
the
steering
response.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Pay
attention
to
the
permitted
load
capacity
of
the
tires
and
never
exceed
the
per#j
mitted
gross
weight.
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
whiledriving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
Warning
Improperly
stowed
objects
can
shift
and
be thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
for
instance
in
the event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
eva#jsive
maneuver.
Vehicle
occupants
can
be
hit
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and secure
objects
and
cargo
properly.
NOTICE
Fluids
in
the
cargo
area
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
no
fluids
leak
in
the
cargo
area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate
the
statement
#vThe
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs#w
on
your
vehicle#ss
placard.2.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
ve#j
hicle.3.Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs4.The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity. For
example,
if
the
#vXXX#w
amount
equals
1,400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lbs
pas#j
sengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
availa#j ble
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs
(1,400
-
750
(5
x
150)

650
lbs)5.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
That
weight
may
not
safely
exceed
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.6.If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your
trailer
will
be
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hicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
howthis
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggageload
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Load
The
maximum
load
is
the
sum
of
the
weight
ofthe
occupants
and
the
cargo.
The
greater
the
weight
of
the
occupants,
the less
cargo
that
can
be
transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'xCover
sharp
edges
and
corners
on
the
cargo.'xHeavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
possible, directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.'xVery
heavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
pos#j
sible,
directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.
When
the
rear seat
is
not
occupied,
secure
each
of
the
outer
safety
belts
in
the
opposite
buckle.'xIf
necessary,
fold
down
the
rear
backrests
to stow
large
cargo.'xDo
not
stack
cargo
above
the
top
edge
of
thebackrests.'xUse
the
cargo
area
partition
net
to
protect
oc#j
cupants.
Make
sure
that
objects
cannot
pen#j
etrate
the
cargo
area
partition
net.'xSmaller
and
lighter
cargo:
secure
with
ratchet
straps
or
with
a
cargo
net
or
draw
straps.'xLarger
and
heavy
cargo:
secure
with
cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information Attach
load
securing
aids,
such
as
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps,
draw
straps
or
cargo
nets,
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area.
Lashing
eyes
There
are
four
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
for
securing
cargo.
The
front
lashing
eyes
are
located
under
covers.
Multi-function
hook
General
informationA
multi-function
hook
is
located
on
the
left
and
right
side
in
the
cargo
area.
Safety
information
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
multi-function
hooks
can lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during braking
and
evasive
maneuvers,
for
example.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to property.
Only
hang
lightweight
objects,
such
as
shopping
bags,
from
the
multi-function
hooks.
Only
transport
heavy
luggage
in
the
cargo
area
if
it
has
been
appropriately
secured.
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Folding
down
Press
on
the
multi-function
hook
and
turn
until
itengages.
Net
Small
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
the
right
side.
Storage
compartment
on
the
left
side
General
information A
storage
compartment
is
located
on
the
left
side
in
the
cargo
area.
Opening
Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
open
the
cover,
arrow
2.
Storage
compartment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel
General
information There
is
a
storage
compartment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Opening
Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Closing Push
the
cargo
floor
panel
downward.
Enlarging
the
cargo
area
Concept
The
cargo
area
can
be
enlarged
by
folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrests.
General
information The
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
from
the
rear
or
from
the
cargo
area.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
either
man#j
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or
electrically.
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Safety
information
Warning
Danger
of
jamming
with
folding
down
the
back#j rests.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j ment
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
of
the
headrestraint
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
Warning
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
lim#j ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
adjust#j ment
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securelyagainst
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
cor#j
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
re#j
straints
or
remove
them.
Warning
Once
the
rear
seat
backrest
has
been
folded down,
the
locking
bracket
protrudes
into
the
car's
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
prop#j
erty.
When
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
folded down,
pay
attention
to
the
protruding
locking
bracket
and
keep
this
area
unobstructed.
NOTICE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j
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
for#j ward.
From
the
cargo
area
Pull
the
corresponding
lever
in
the
cargo
area
to release
the
rear
seat
backrest.
'xLeft
lever:
fold
down
the
left
and
middle
rearseat
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Folding
back
the
backrest
Return
the
rear
seat
backrest
to
the
seating
posi#j
tion
and
engage
it.
The
red
marking
behind
the lever
disappears
completely.
Folding
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
connec#j
tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
whiledriving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
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.
Warning
An
incorrectly
inserted
cargo
cover
can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior,
such
as
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
a
braking
or
evasive
ma#j neuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Make
sure
the
cargo
cover
is
securely
engaged
in
the
brackets.
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
lug#j gage.
Press
the
release
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
the
cargo
cover
out
toward
the
rear,
arrow
2.
Stowing
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Storage
compartment
on
the
left
side,
refer
to
page
317.2.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
stor#j
age
compartment
on
the
left
side.
Installing
Slide
the
cover
forward
horizontally
into
the
two side
brackets.
Make
sure
that
the
cover
audibly
engages
on
both
sides.
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