LINK: CONTENT & A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine® OWNER'S MANUAL. THE BMW X5. Online Edition for Part no. 01402896765 - X/18 Online Edition for Part no. 01402896765 - X/18 WELCOME TO BMW. Owner's Manual. BMW X5. Thank you for choosing a BMW. The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to en‐ hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW. At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource. After a vehicle software update – for example, a Remote Software Upgrade – the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will con‐ tain updated information. You can find supplementary information in the additional brochures in the on‐ board literature. We wish you a safe and enjoyable ride. 3 Online Edition for Part no. 01402896765 - X/18 TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES Information ......................................................................................................................... 8 Owner's Manual media ................................................................................................ 16 QUICK REFERENCE Entering ............................................................................................................................ 20 Set-up and use ............................................................................................................... 24 In transit ............................................................................................................................ 28 CONTROLS Cockpit .............................................................................................................................. 38 Operating state of the vehicle .................................................................................... 43 iDrive .................................................................................................................................. 46 BMW Remote Software Upgrade ............................................................................. 60 General Settings ............................................................................................................ 63 Opening and closing ..................................................................................................... 76 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel ......................................................................... 111 Transporting children safely ..................................................................................... 128 Driving ............................................................................................................................. 133 Displays .......................................................................................................................... 151 Lights .............................................................................................................................. 168 Safety .............................................................................................................................. 176 Driving stability control systems .............................................................................. 213 Driver assistance systems ........................................................................................ 219 Driving comfort ............................................................................................................. 262 Climate control ............................................................................................................. 269 Interior equipment ....................................................................................................... 287 Storage compartments .............................................................................................. 295 Cargo area ..................................................................................................................... 301 4 Online Edition for Part no. 01402896765 - X/18 After a vehicle software update – for example, a Remote Software Upgrade – the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain updated information. DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving ......................................................................... 312 Trailer towing ................................................................................................................ 317 Saving fuel ..................................................................................................................... 321 MOBILITY Refueling ........................................................................................................................ 330 Wheels and tires .......................................................................................................... 332 Engine compartment ................................................................................................. 364 Operating materials .................................................................................................... 367 Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 374 Replacing components .............................................................................................. 376 Breakdown assistance ............................................................................................... 380 Care ................................................................................................................................. 387 REFERENCE Technical data .............................................................................................................. 394 Appendix ........................................................................................................................ 397 Everything from A to Z ............................................................................................... 398 © 2018 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID7 X/18, 11 18 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. 5 Online Edition for Part no. 01402896765 - X/18 6 Online Edition for Part no. 01402896765 - X/18 NOTES Information .................................................................................................... 8 Owner's Manual media ............................................................................. 16 7 Online Edition for Part no. 01402896765 - X/18 Seite 8 NOTES Information Information Using this Owner's Manual Additional sources of information Orientation The fastest way to find information on a particu‐ Dealer’s service center lar topic is by using the index. A dealer’s service center will be glad to answer An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in questions at any time. the first chapter. Internet Validity of the Owner's Manual The Owner's Manual and general information on BMW, for example on technology, are available Production of the vehicle on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource. Integrated Owner's Manual in the Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differ‐ vehicle ences may exist between the printed Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's Manual in The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically de‐ the vehicle. scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐ cle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐ Notes on updates can be found in the appendix played on the Control Display. Additional of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle. information, refer to page 16. After a software update in the BMW Driver’s Guide App vehicle The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically de‐ After a vehicle software update – for example, a scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐ Remote Software Upgrade – the Integrated cle. The app can be displayed on smartphones Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain up‐ and tablets. dated information. BMW Driver’s Guide Web Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Driver’s Guide Web shows the most suitable in‐ formation for the selected vehicle. If possible, The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐ only equipment and functions that are actually in‐ ment, and Communication can be obtained as stalled in the vehicle will be explained. Driver’s printed book from the service center. Guide Web can be displayed in any current The topics are also discussed in the Integrated browser. Owner's Manual in the vehicle. 8 Online Edition for Part no. 01402896765 - X/18 Seite 9 Information NOTES Symbols and displays Vehicle features and options Symbols in the Owner's Manual This Owner's Manual describes all models and Symbol Meaning all standard, country-specific and optional equip‐ ment that is offered in the model series. There‐ Precautions that must be followed in fore, this Owner's Manual also describes and il‐ order to avoid the possibility of injury lustrates features and functions that are not to yourself and to others as well as available in