2022 BMW X5 Owners Manual

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'xPress
the
button.
The
cargo
cover
is
raised
to
the
base
position.'xPress
the
button.
The
cargo
cover
is
raised
to
the
base
position
and
closes
up
to
the
automatic
posi#j
tion.
Malfunctions
'xIf
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
certain
value
when
closing
the
cargo
cover,
for
example
due
to
items
in
the
range
of
motion,
the
cover will
disengage
from
the
mounting.
The
cargocover
stops
in
the
guide
rail.
To
restore
the
functionality,
close
the
cargo
cover
by
hand,
arrow
1,
until
it
engages
in
the
mounting,
arrow
2.
'xExcessive
or
insufficient
ambient
tempera#j
tures
may
lead
to
the
deactivation
of
the cargo
cover.
When
the
temperature
is
within
normal
range
again,
such
as
by
switching
onthe
air
conditioning
system,
the
function
will
be
restored.'xThe
function
will
be
deactivated
when
the
system
can
no
longer
detect
the
position
of the
cargo
cover.
An
initialization
is
required.
Initializing
Functional
requirements
'xVehicle
is
parked
in
a
horizontal
position.'xDrive-ready
state
is
activated.'xThe
area
of
movement
of
the
cargo
cover
is
clear.'xOutside
temperature
is
above
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
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.
Break-in
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
ach#j
ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control.
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
de#j
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
installing new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conser#j
vatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Ob#j
serve
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
respective
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
throttle
or
kickdown
under
all
circum#j
stances.
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
com#j
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
Driving
on
poor
roads
Concept
Because
of
its
greater
ground
clearance,
the
ve#j hicle
can
be
driven
on
a
variety
of
road
types
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All-wheel
drive
can
help
improve
drive
power.Safety
information
NOTICE
Objects
in
unpaved
areas,
for
instance
stones or
branches,
can
damage
the
vehicle.
There
is a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
po#jtential
damage.
Do
not
drive
on
unpaved
ter#jrain.
When
driving
on
poor
roads
For
your
own
safety,
for
the
safety
of
passengersand
of
the
vehicle,
heed
the
following
points:
'xFamiliarize
yourself
with
the
vehicle
before
driving.'xDo
not
take
risks
when
driving.'xAdjust
the
speed
to
the
road
surface
condi#j tions.
The
steeper
and
more
uneven
the
road
surface,
the
slower
the
speed
should
be.'xWhen
driving
on
steep
uphill
or
downhill
grades:
add
engine
oil
and
coolant
up
to
near
the
MAX
mark.'xOn
steep
downhill
grades,
use
Hill
Descent Control
HDC.'xAvoid
that
the
chassis
bottom
coming
in
con#j
tact
with
the
ground.
The
ground
clearance
is
no
more
than
7.8
in#j
ches/20
cm
and
can
vary
according
to
the
ve#j
hicle's
load.'xWhen
wheels
continue
to
spin,
depress
the
accelerator
pedal
sufficiently
so
that
driving stability
control
systems
can
distribute
the
driving
force
to
the
wheels.
Activate
DTC
Dy#j namic
Traction
Control
if
available.
After
a
trip
on
poor
roads
After
a
trip
on
poor
roads,
check
wheels
and
tires
for
damage
to
maintain
driving
safety.
Clear heavy
soiling
from
the
body.
General
driving
notes
Closing
the
tailgate
Safety
information
Warning
An
open
tailgate
protrudes
from
the
vehicle
and can
endanger
occupants
and
other
road
users or
damage
the
vehicle
in
the
event
of
an
acci#jdent,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
In
addition,
exhaust
fumes
may
enter
the
vehicle
interior.There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
drive
with
the
tailgate
open.
Driving
with
the
tailgate
open
If
driving
with
the
tailgate
open
cannot
be avoided:
'xClose
all
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof.'xGreatly
increase
the
blower
output.'xDrive
moderately.
Hot
exhaust
gas
system
Warning
High
temperatures
can
occur
underneath
the body,
for
instance
caused
by
the
exhaust
gassystem,
while
driving.
Contact
with
the
exhaust
gas
system
can
cause
burns.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
touch
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j tem,
including
the
exhaust
pipe.
Warning
If
combustible
materials,
such
as
leaves
or
grass,
come
in
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
ex#j
haust
gas
system,
these
materials
can
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
an
injury
hazard.
Do not
remove
the
heat
shields
installed
and
neverapply
undercoating
to
them.
Make
sure
that
nocombustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
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vehicle
parts
while
driving,
at
idle
or
during
parking.
Mobile
communication
devices
in
the
vehicle
Warning
Vehicle
electronics
and
mobile
phones
can
in#j
fluence
one
another.
There
is
radiation
due
to
the
transmission
operations
of
mobile
phones.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
If
possible,
in
the
car's
interior
use only
mobile
phones
with
direct
connections
to
an
external
antenna
in
order
to
exclude
mutual
interference
and
deflect
the
radiation
from
the
car's
interior.
Aquaplaning
On
wet
or
slushy
roads,
a
wedge
of
water
can
form
between
the
tires
and
road
surface.
This
phenomenon
is
referred
to
as
aquaplaning.
It
is
characterized
by
a
partial
or
complete
loss
of contact
between
the
tires
and
the
road
surface,ultimately
undermining
your
ability
to
steer
and
brake
the
vehicle.
Driving
through
water
General
information When
driving
through
water,
follow
the
following:
'xDeactivate
Auto
Start/Stop
function.'xDrive
through
calm
water
only.'xDrive
through
water
only
if
it
is
not
deeper
than
maximum
19.6
inches/50
cm.'xDrive
through
water
no
faster
than
walking
speed,
up
to
3
mph/5
km/h.Safety
information
NOTICE
When
driving
too
quickly
through
too
deep
wa#j
ter,
water
can
enter
into
the
engine
compart#j ment,
the
electrical
system
or
the
transmission.There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
When
driving
through
water,
do
not
exceed
the
maximum
indicated
water
level
and
the
maximum
speed
for
driving
through
water.
Braking
safely
General
information
The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
Antilock
Braking
System
ABS
as
a
standard
feature.
Perform
emergency
braking
in
situations
that
re#j
quire
such.
Steering
is
still
responsive.
You
can
still
avoid
any
obstacles
with
a
minimum
of
steering
effort.
Pulsation
of
the
brake
pedal
and
sounds
from
the
hydraulic
circuits
indicate
that
the
Antilock
Brak#j ing
System
ABS
is
in
its
active
mode.
In
certain
braking
situations,
the
perforated
brake
discs
can
emit
functional
noises.
However,
func#j tional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
performance
and
operational
reliability
of
the
brake.
Objects
in
the
area
around
the
pedals
Warning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannotenter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
Use
floor
mats
that
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
safely
attached
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats.
Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearance
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the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
mats
are
se#jcurely
fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
Pedal
feel
when
driving
off After
turning
on
the
drive-ready
state
from
theidle
state,
the
pedal
may
feel
unusual,
short
pedal
distance.
After
the
brake
pedal
has
been fully
released,
the
pedal
will
feel
as
usual
again.
Driving
in
wet
conditions In
case
of
wet
roads,
exposure
to
road
salt,
in
heavy
rain,
gently
press
the
brake
pedal
every few
kilometers.
Ensure
that
this
action
does
not
endanger
other road
users.
The
heat
generated
during
braking
dries
brake discs
and
brake
pads
and
protects
them
againstcorrosion.
In
this
way
braking
efficiency
will
be
available
when
you
need
it.
Hills
General
information
Drive
long
or
steep
downhill
gradients
in
the
gear
that
requires
least
braking
effort.
Otherwise,
the brake
system
may
overheat
and
reduce
brakingeffect.
You
can
increase
the
engine's
braking
effect
by shifting
down,
going
all
the
way
to
first
gear,
if
needed.
Safety
information
Warning
Light
but
consistent
pressure
on
the
brake
pedal
can
lead
to
high
temperatures,
brakes
wearing
out
and
possibly
even
brake
system
failure.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Avoid
placing excessive
stress
on
the
brake
system.
Warning
In
idle
state
or
with
the
engine
switched
off,
safety
functions,
for
instance
engine
braking
ef#j
fect,
braking
assistance
and
steering
assis#j tance,
may
not
be
available.
There
is
a
risk
ofaccident.
Do
not
attempt
to
drive
in
idle
state
or
with
the
engine
switched
off.
Brake
disc
corrosion
Corrosion
on
the
brake
discs
and
contamination
on
the
brake
pads
are
increased
by
the
following
circumstances:
'xLow
mileage.'xExtended
periods
when
the
vehicle
is
not
used
at
all.'xInfrequent
use
of
the
brakes.'xAggressive,
acidic,
or
alkaline
cleaning
agents.
Corrosion
buildup
on
the
brake
discs
will
cause
a pulsating
effect
on
the
brakes
in
their
response
-
generally
this
cannot
be
corrected.
Condensation
water
under
the
parked
vehicle
When
using
the
automatic
climate
control,
con#j
densation
water
develops
and
collects
under#j
neath
the
vehicle.
Flag
bracket
Safety
information
NOTICE
At
high
speeds,
a
mounted
flag
can
cause damage
to
the
vehicle,
the
flag
bracket,
and
the
flag
itself.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Do
not
exceed a
speed
of
80
mph
/
130
km/h.
Remove
flag
before
trips
at
high
speeds.
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The
flag
bracket
is
located
on
the
side
of
the
ve#j
hicle.
Mounting
1.Remove
the
protective
cap.2.Insert
flag
horizontally.3.Turn
the
flag
clockwise
by
90p
to
lock
the flag.
Roof-mounted
luggage
rack
General
information Installation
only
possible
with
roof
rack.
Roof
racks
are
available
as
special
accessories.
Safety
information
Warning
When
driving
with
a
roof
load,
for
instance
with
roof-mounted
luggage
rack,
the
vehicle's
cen#j
ter
of
gravity
is
higher,
which
increases
the
risk of
the
vehicle
tipping
in
critical
driving
situa#j
tions.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of damage
to
property.
Driving
with
roof
load
onlywith
activated
Dynamic
Stability
Control.
Mounting
Follow
the
installation
instructions
of
the
roof
rack.
Be
sure
that
adequate
clearance
is
maintained for
tilting
and
opening
the
glass
sunroof.
Loading
Because
roof-mounted
luggage
racks
raise
the vehicle's
center
of
gravity
when
loaded,
theyhave
a
major
effect
on
vehicle
handling
and
steering
response.
Therefore,
note
the
following
when
loading
and
driving:'xDo
not
exceed
the
approved
roof/axle
weights
and
the
approved
gross
vehicle
weight.'xBe
sure
that
adequate
clearance
is
main#j
tained
for
tilting
and
opening
the
glass
sun#j
roof.'xDistribute
the
roof
load
uniformly.'xThe
roof
load
should
not
extend
past
the loading
area.'xAlways
place
the
heaviest
pieces
on
the
bot#j
tom.'xSecure
the
roof
luggage
firmly,
for
instance
using
ratchet
straps.'xDo
not
let
objects
project
into
the
opening path
of
the
tailgate.'xDrive
cautiously
and
avoid
sudden
accelera#jtion
and
braking
maneuvers.
Take
corners
gently.
Driving
on
racetracks
Warning
The
vehicle
is
not
designed
for
use
in
M
Sport or
motor
sport
type
competition.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
use
the
vehicle
for
M
Sport or
motor
sport
type
competitions.
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mechanical
and
thermal
loads
during
racetrack
operation
lead
to
increased
wear.
Use
of
the
vehicle
in
M
Sport
or
motor
sport
type
competition
is
an
improper
use
of
the
vehicle
and may
affect
your
warranty
coverage.
Please
con#j
sult
the
#vNew
Vehicle
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Warranty#w
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Trailer
towingVehicle
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.
General
information
The
permissible
trailer
loads,
axle
weights,
draw#j bar
node
weights,
and
the
permissible
gross
ve#j
hicle
weight
are
specified
in
the
technical
data.
The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
enhanced
sus#j
pension
system
on
the
rear
axle
and,
depending on
the
vehicle
type,
with
a
more
powerful
cooling
system.
When
the
trailer
power
socket
is
in
use,
the
vehi#j cle
will
be
raised
or
lowered
to
the
normal
level
automatically.
The
adjustment
to
the
normal
level
can
occur
when
the
trailer
power
socket
is
plug#j
ged
in
or
when
driving
off.
Before
driving
Drawbar
nose
weight
The
maximum
load
of
the
towing
vehicle
is
low#j ered
by
the
weight
of
the
trailer
hitch
and
the
drawbar
nose
weight.
The
drawbar
nose
weight
increases
the
vehicle
weight.
Do
not
exceed
the
approved
gross
vehicle
weight
of
the
towing
ve#j hicle.
Loading
Distribute
cargo
as
evenly
as
possible
on
the
cargo
area.
Stow
the
load
as
low
and
close
to
the
trailer
axle
as
possible.
A
low
center
of
gravity
in
the
trailer
increases
the
driving
safety
of
the
entire
vehicle-
trailer
combination.
Do
not
exceed
the
approved
gross
vehicle
weight
of
the
trailer
and
the
permissible
trailer
load
of
the
vehicle.
The
smaller
value
applies
in
each
case.
Tire
pressure
Note
the
tire
inflation
pressure
of
the
vehicle
and
trailer.
For
the
vehicle,
the
tire
inflation
pressure
for
higher
loads
applies.
For
the
trailer,
the
specifications
of
the
manufac#j
turer
apply.
Additional
information:
Tire
pressure
specifications,
refer
to
page
348.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM
After
correcting
the
tire
inflation
pressure
or
hitching/unhitching
a
trailer,
initialize
the
Flat
Tire
Monitor.
Additional
information:
Run-flat
tires,
refer
to
page
373.
Tire
pressure
monitor
After
correcting
the
tire
pressure
or
hitching/
unhitching
a
trailer,
reset
the
Tire
Pressure
Moni#j tor.
Additional
information:
Tire
pressure
monitor,
refer
to
page
366.Seite
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