BMW X5 3.0i Temperature gauge Fuel gauge

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Temperature gauge Fuel gauge

BMW X5 4.6is

The general operating temperature is

between 176 7/80 6 and 248 7/

120 6. Do not exceed the maximum

temperature of 302 7/150 6.

530us232

If the indicator lamp comes on and

stays on, there are approx.

>2.0 gal./8 liters – 6-cylinder engine

>2.5 gal./10 liters – 8-cylinder engine

of fuel still in the tank.

Tank capacity: approx. 24.6 gal./

approx. 93 liters.

Certain operating conditions where the

tilt of the vehicle varies, such as those

encountered in mountainous areas,

may cause the needle to fluctuate

slightly.

390us006

Do not drive until the tank is com-

pletely empty, as otherwise

engine functions are not ensured and

damage can occur.<

When you switch on the ignition, the

indicator lamp comes on briefly to con-

firm that the system is operational.

Contents

Main Page Page Contents Notes Overview Controls and features Controls and features Contents Operation, maintenance Owner service procedures Page About this Owner's Manual The individual vehicle Symbols used Status at time of printing For your own safety Symbol on vehicle parts Reporting safety defects Service and Warranty Page Page Page Cockpit Page Page Page Instrument cluster BMW X5 4.6is Technology that monitors itself Red: stop immediately Red or yellow: continue to drive; drive cautiously Yellow: check as soon as possible Red: an important reminder * Green: for your information Blue: for your information Steering wheel with multifunction buttons Fuel filler door Refueling Simple and environmentally friendly Check tire pressures Comply with tire approval specifications Tire inflation pressures Page Page The key set The concept Page Page System interference For US owners only Convenience operation Manual operation Opening and closing from the inside To unlock and open the doors To engage the locks To open from the outside Opening from inside the vehicle Manual release Liftgate Tailgate Manual release Luggage straps Alarm system The concept To arm and disarm the alarm system Indicator lamp displays Avoiding unintentional alarms Interior motion sensor Electric power windows Safety feature Safety switch Automatic* opening and closing Sliding/tilt sunroof with glass moonroof Safety feature Power loss Manual operation Sitting safely with airbags Safe seating position Seats Mechanical seat Adjusting the BMW sports seat* Adjusting the BMW comfort seat* Power seat*Head restraints Adjustments Removal front Installation front Removal and installation rear Safety belts Drive with your safety belt on To lock To unlock Safety belt height adjustment To store To call up a stored setting Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory * Seat heating you make use of this adjustment Passenger side exterior mirror tilt function Front Rear Adjustment Automatic steering wheel adjustment Steering wheel heating* Mirrors Adjusting exterior mirrors Adjusting manually Convex mirror Self-defrosting mirrors Interior rearview mirror Interior and exterior rearview mirrors with automatic dimmer* Protective effect Page Indicator lamp Child-restraint system with tether strap Page Child-restraint system security Lock the safety belt Release the safety belt LATCH child-restraint system Child-safety locks Vehicle Memory, Key Memory How the system functions What the system can do Ignition key positions Steering lock engaged Ignition lock Starting the engine Starting the engine Switching off the engine To engage To release Manual transmission Automatic transmission with Steptronic Reverse Selector lever positions Starting the engine Range selection P Park R Reverse N Neutral Idle D Drive Automatic shift program Automatic transmission with Steptronic M/S Manual mode and Sport Program Electronic transmission control module Indicator/Headlamp asher To signal briefly Wipers retracted home position Intermittent mode Rain sensor Normal wipe Fast wipe Clean the windshield Windshield washer jets Cruise control* To activate the system To deactivate the system To maintain and store speed or to accelerate To decelerate To interrupt the cruise control To recall the stored setting Odometer Trip odometer Odometer, outside temperature display BMW X5 3.0i, 4.4i BMW X5 4.6is BMW X5 3.0i, 4.4i Temperature gauge Fuel gauge BMW X5 4.6is Blue Red Between the blue and red zones Green lamps Yellow lamp Graphic display* Alphanumeric display* Page Displays after completion of trip To check the Check Control Computer Mode selection Outside temperature and average fuel consumption Cruising range and average speed To cancel the display To restart calculations Multi-Information Display MID Central display To call up time or date To change the time To change the date Reminder signal Stopwatch Enter the switch-on times for the independent ventilation independent ventilation on and off Speed limit Distance to destination Estimated time of arrival Cruising range Fuel consumption Speed Extended immobilizer function Remote control The concept Automatic function Manual activation Manual deactivation Park Distance Control PDC PDC* Dynamic Stability Control DSC The concept Indicator lamp To switch the system off To switch the system on again Dynamic Brake Control DBC Hill Descent Control HDC The concept To switch the system on To switch the system off To use HDC Page 2-axle self-leveling suspension Ride-height display Raising Lowering Tire Pressure Monitor RDC* To switch the system on Loss of tire pressure Flat tire System malfunction Parking lamps side marker lamps Low beams LIGHTS ON warning Parking lamps/Low beams High beams/Standing lamps Fog lamps Standing lamps, left or right* Fog lamps Interior lamps Switching the interior lamps on and off manually Front reading lamps* Rear reading lamps* Footwell and cargo area lamps Page Air distribution Rear window defroster Air conditioning Recirculated-air mode Draft-free ventilation Rear passenger area ventilation Particle filter To defrost windows and remove condensation Page Page Tips for pleasant driving Automatic air distribution Individual air distribution Air supply To defrost windows and remove condensation Air conditioning Maximum cooling Automatic recirculated-air control AUC Rear window defroster Residual heat mode Draft-free ventilation Rear passenger area climate control Air supply Temperature Particle filter, activated-charcoal filter Roller sun blinds * Independent ventilation system Roller sun blinds for rear side windows* The concept ated with the appropriately-programmed Original hand-held transmitter Checking for the conversion code Programming Programming a hand-held transmitter with conversion code Clearing the channel keys User information Glove compartment To open To lock Rechargeable flashlight* Hands-free system Front Beverage holder Glasses compartment Ashtray, front Rear To empty Cigarette lighter, front Cigarette lighter socket To empty Ski bag Loading Securing the load Fold the rear backrests down Cargo area cover Removing the cover Installation Partition net* Side covers Floor cover Fold the floor cover up Power outlets Pull-out cargo floor* Page Stowing cargo Securing the load Roof-mounted luggage rack* Mounting points Cargo loading and driving hints Page Page Engine and differential Tires Brake system Driving your BMW X5 On bad roads Back onto the paved road Antilock Brake System Brake system Braking with ABS Brake fluid level Brake system Disc brakes Brake pads Information for your safety Tire tread Tire damage Tire inflation pressures Tire condition Tire condition Tire replacement DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Traction Uniform Tire Quality Grading Tire age Wheel and tire combinations The right choice Storage Choosing the right tire Do not exceed specified maximum speeds Tire condition, tire pressure Hood To unlock To open To close Engine compartment essentials Washer fluid Engine oil Windshield and headlamp washer system Checking oil level To add oil Specified engine oils Viscosity ratings Coolant Checking coolant level and adding coolant Brake fluid level Add brake fluid Service Interval Display Car care The BMW Maintenance System Light-emitting diodes LEDs Technical modifications California Proposition 65 Warning OBD interface socket Page Page Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades Low beams High beams Xenon lamps* Turn signal indicators/Standing lamps side marker lamps front Side turn signal indicators Front fog lamps Tail lamp assembly Center high-mount brake lamp License plate lamps What you will need Spare wheel Removal aid for the spare wheel Page Procedure Driving with spare wheel Maintenance Charging the battery Disposal In the glove compartment Fuses In the cargo area Page Jump-starting Tow fitting Access to tow sockets Tow-starting Towing the vehicle Towing a vehicle with automatic transmission Towing with a commercial tow truck Towing with a raised axle Page Page Engine specifications Dimensions Page Capacities Page Page A B C D E F G H I J K L M N P R S T U V W X Fuel Refueling