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EnglishOverview for your BMW X5 2000-2006
14nCockpit
1 Parking lamps/low beams 103
2 Fog lamps 105
4 Washer/wiper system/rain sensor 71 7 Hazard warning flashers
5 Rear window defroster 108, 113
6 Central locking system 30
8 Horn: the entire surface
3 >Turn signals 70
>Roadside parking lamps 104
>High beams 104
9 Adjusting steering wheel 52
>Headlamp flasher 70
>Computer 82
Instrument cluster X5 3.0i, 4.4i
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1 Fuel gage 78
3 Speedometer
5 Tachometer 77
Energy control 77
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 22
4 Indicator and warning lamps 19
to 22
6 Coolant temperature gage 79
16nInstrument cluster X5 3.0i, 4.4i
7 Indicator and warning lamps 19
to 22
11 Display for computer;
operation via turn signal lever,
refer to page 82:
12 Service Interval Display 79
13 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission* 67
8 Reset button for trip odometer 76
9 Indicator for Check Control 80
10 Odometer and trip odometer 76
>Outside temperature
>Average fuel consumption
>Cruising range
14 Indicator and warning lamps 19
to 22
>Average speed
Instrument cluster X5 3.0i, 4.4i*
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1 Fuel gage 78
7 Indicator and warning lamps 19
to 22
12 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission* 67
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 22
3 Speedometer
8 Reset button for trip odometer 76
9 Service Interval Display 79
13 CHECK button 80
14 Indicator and warning lamps 19
to 22
4 Indicator and warning lamps 19
to 22
10 Indicator for
>Trip odometer/odometer 76
>Outside temperature 76
5 Tachometer 77
Energy control 77
11 Indicator for Check Control 80
6 Coolant temperature gage 79
18nInstrument cluster X5 4.8is
1 Fuel gage 78
7 Indicator and warning lamps 19
to 22
12 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission 67
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 22
3 Speedometer
8 Reset button for trip odometer 76
9 Service Interval Display 79
13 CHECK button 80
14 Indicator and warning lamps 19
to 22
4 Indicator and warning lamps 19
to 22
10 Indicator for
>Trip odometer/odometer 76
>Outside temperature 76
5 Tachometer 77
Engine oil thermometer
11 Indicator for Check Control 80
6 Coolant temperature gage 79
Indicator and warning lamps
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Handbrake*/
brake hydraulic system +
Lights up with handbrake
Technology that monitors itself
Red: stop immediately
Indicator and warning lamps that are
identified by +are tested for proper
functioning whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for dif- of the alternator drive belt or in the
ferent periods of time.
Battery charge current +
The battery is not being
charged. There is a malfunction
engaged.
For additional information, refer to
page 66
charging circuit of the alternator. Have
the system checked immediately.
Comes on although the handbrake is
released: stop immediately. The brake
If the drive belt is defective, do not fluid in the reservoir has fallen to below
continue driving. The engine could the minimum level. At the same time, a
If a fault should occur in one of the
monitored systems, the corresponding
lamp does not go out after the engine is
started or it lights up while the vehicle is
moving. You will see how to react to
this in the following section.
be damaged due to overheating. If the considerably longer brake pedal travel
drive belt is defective, increased steer- may be noticeable. Have the system
ing effort is also required.<
Engine oil pressure +
checked immediately.
During continued driving
increased brake pedal pressure
Stop immediately and switch off
the engine. Check the engine oil may be necessary, and considerably
level; top up as required. If the oil level longer braking distances may result.
is correct: have the system checked
immediately.
Please remember to adapt your driving
style accordingly.<
Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.<
Before continuing your journey, be sure
to read the notes on pages 140
and 153.
Also comes on in the Check Control
with the message CHECK BRAKE
LININGS.
Indication of the malfunction in
Canadian models described
above.
20nIndicator and warning lamps
Transmission temperature* +
The transmission is overheated.
Reduce speed immediately and
stop at a suitable location so that the
system can cool down again. Have the
system checked immediately.
Indication of the above-
described malfunction in Cana-
dian models.
Red or yellow: continue to drive
cautiously
The red brake warning lamp
lights up together with the warn-
ing lamps for ABS and DSC/
xDrive. In addition, a warning
signal sounds:
Yellow: stop immediately
ABS, DSC, HDC and xDrive
have failed. Drive may then only
be carried out via the rear axle.
Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Flat Tire Monitor +
An acoustic signal also sounds:
there is a flat tire or extensive
inflation pressure loss. Reduce speed
immediately for stopping while avoiding For additional information, refer to
pages 94, 95
extreme braking and steering maneu-
vers.
For additional information, refer to
page 102
Proceed cautiously and defen-
sively. When driving on poor
roads, avoid using full throttle or press-
ing the accelerator beyond the kick-
down point and also avoid forceful
braking or full braking. Otherwise the
drive train may be damaged or acci-
dents can occur.<
If the brake warning lamp lights up yel-
low in the described combination, the
EBV Electronic brake-force distribution
is still available.
Indicator and warning lamps
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Airbags +
Engine oil level
Red: an important reminder
Malfunction in airbag system.
Have the system checked as
Comes on after the engine has
been switched off: add engine
oil at your earliest opportunity, e.g.
when you stop to refuel.
For additional information, refer to
page 150
Handbrake*
Lights up with handbrake
soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 57
engaged.
For additional information, refer to
page 66
Handbrake warning lamp* for
Canadian models
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Automatic transmission*
The automatic transmission
switches into the emergency
DBC Dynamic Brake Control +
Malfunction in the DBC system.
Please have the system
Please fasten safety belts +
Indicator lamp flashes or lights
up. In addition, a signal sounds
and, depending on the equipment, a
message* appears in the Check Con-
trol. Please check safety belts for cor-
rect placement.
program due to a fault. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 69
checked as soon as possible.
For details on DBC, refer to page 94
Indication of the above-
described malfunction in Cana-
dian models.
Brake pads* +
Have the condition of the brake
pads checked.
Engine oil level
The belt memory is activated when the
safety belt on the driver's side has not
yet been fastened.
For additional information, refer to
page 140
Comes on while driving: the oil
level is at the absolute minimum;
refill as soon as possible. Do not drive
more than approx. 30 miles/50 km until
you do.
Self-leveling suspension* +
The self-leveling suspension is
inactive. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 98
The belt memory is also active from a
speed of approx. 5 mph/8 km/h when
the passenger belt has not yet been
fastened, heavy objects are placed on
the front passenger seat or passengers
sitting in the front remove their safety
belts.
For additional information, refer to
page 150
For additional information on safety
belts, refer to page 49
22nIndicator and warning lamps
DSC Dynamic Stability Control/
xDrive +
The warning lamp lights up con-
Service Engine Soon +
Green: for your information
If the indicator lamp lights up
continuously or intermittently,
Turn signals
Flashes when the turn signals
are operated. Rapid flashing
indicates a system malfunction.
For additional information, refer to
page 70
tinuously and a warning signal sounds: there is a fault in the exhaust-relevant
DSC and HDC or the xDrive 4-wheel
drive system have failed.
The stabilizing interventions of DSC or
electronic systems. Although the vehi-
cle remains operable, the system must
be checked as soon as possible.
the xDrive 4-wheel drive system are no For additional information, refer to
longer available. Drive may then only be page 155
carried out via the rear axle.
Cruise control*
Lights up when system is
switched on: ready for operation
using the buttons on the steering
wheel.
Indication of the above-
Have the system checked as soon as
described malfunction in Cana-
possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 95
dian models.
Check Gas Cap* +
Warning lamp lights up. Fuel
For additional information, refer to
page 74
filler cap is not properly closed
Proceed cautiously and defen-
Fog lamps
Lights up when fog lamps are
switched on.
or is missing. Check whether the fuel
sively. When driving on poor
filler cap is properly closed.
roads, avoid using full throttle or press-
For additional information, refer to
ing the accelerator beyond the kick-
For additional information, refer to
page 105
page 25
down point and also avoid forceful
braking or full braking. Otherwise the
drive train may be damaged or acci-
dents can occur.<
Blue: for your information
High beams
Lights up when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
Engine electronics*
Malfunction in the engine elec-
tronics. You can continue to
drive with reduced engine output or
engine speed. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
pages 70, 104
Buttons on steering wheel*
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The buttons integrated in the steering
wheel are provided so that you can
operate a number of accessories
quickly and without being distracted
from traffic conditions. You may oper-
ate:
Display/hide phonebook. Display the
entries consecutively with the buttons
for forward/back
Volume
On the sports steering wheel*, there
are +/– buttons for volume on the left
side of the steering wheel.
>selected functions of the audio
sources*
>the recirculated-air mode of the air
conditioner* or the steering-wheel
heater*
Forward:
>Radio
Cruise control: call up
Press briefly: next stored station
Extended pressure: station search
function
>the cruise control
>selected phone functions* and
>the voice command system*.
Cruise control: store and accelerate +
as well as decelerate and store –
>CD
Press briefly: track search
Extended pressure: fast forward in
track
>Cassette
Press briefly: stop track search or
fast forward
In order to operate a system, the
corresponding system must be
switched on.<
On the sports steering wheel*, there
are +/– buttons on the right side of the
steering wheel for the cruise control.
Extended pressure: fast forward
>Portable phone
Scroll through list of names
Press briefly:
Accept incoming call, start dialing, ter-
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac-
tivate
minate call.
Extended pressure:
Switch voice command system on and
off
Reverse: functions as for fast forward
Recirculated-air mode* and AUC auto-
matic recirculated-air control or steer-
ing wheel heater*: switch on/off
24nWarning triangle*
First-aid kit*
Refueling
Fuel filler door
1. Open the cover on the left in the
cargo area: lift the handle on the
cover
2. Pull the tab of the retaining strap,
refer to arrow, and remove the haz-
ard warning triangle from the support
bracket
3. To install: slide the hazard warning
triangle into the support bracket and
press on the retaining strap.
The first-aid kit is located under the
front passenger's seat.
Before filling the tank, switch off
the engine. If you do not, fuel can-
not be filled into the tank and the Ser-
vice Engine Soon lamp may come on.<
To open: pull the handle and fold the
cover down.
To close: fold the cover up.
To open the fuel filler door, press on the
front edge.
Some of the articles in the first-aid
kit may be used within a limited
time only. Therefore, check the expira-
tion dates of the contents regularly and
replace the contents concerned in good
time if necessary. You can find replace-
ments in any pharmacy.
Always observe all legal regulations
requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in
the vehicle.<
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can also open the fuel filler door
manually:
Comply with legal requirements
requiring you to carry a hazard
warning triangle in the vehicle.<
1. Open the cover on the right in the
cargo area: lift the handle on the
cover
2 Pull the knob with the fuel pump sym-
bol.
Refueling
25n
When handling fuels always
To close the fuel filler cap:
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until
you clearly hear a click.
observe any safety guidelines
posted at the service station. Never
carry spare fuel containers in your vehi-
cle. Whether empty or full, these con-
tainers can leak, cause an explosion, or
lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling until a click is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze
the strap which is fastened to the cap.
A loose or missing cap will activate the
message CHECK GAS CAP in the
Check Control* or the Check Gas Cap
lamp*.<
Observe the following when
refueling
Tank capacity:
approx. 24.6 gal./approx. 93 liters,
including reserve
6-cylinder engine: approx. 2.0 gal./
approx. 8 liters
Open the filler cap carefully to
prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury.
Do not top off. Topping off may cause
fuel spillage.<
8-cylinder engine: approx. 2.5 gal./
approx. 10 liters.
Keep the filler cap in the bracket
attached to the fuel filler door.
Never attempt to continue driving
until the tank is completely empty,
as engine functions could be affected,
and the vehicle could sustain damage
as a result.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel-
ing
>results in premature pump shutoff
>and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
The fuel tank is full when the filler noz-
zle clicks off the first time.
26nFuel specifications
The engine uses lead-free gasoline
only.
The use of poor-quality fuels may
result in drivability, starting and
stalling problems especially under cer-
tain environmental conditions such as
high ambient temperature and high alti-
tude.
Should you encounter drivability prob-
lems which you suspect could be
related to the fuel you are using, we
recommend that you respond by
switching to a recognized high-quality
brand.
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated signifi-
cant differences in fuel quality: volatility,
composition, additives, etc., among
gasolines offered for sale in the United
States and Canada. Fuels containing up
to and including 10% ethanol or other
oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by
weight, that is, 15% MTBE or 3% meth-
anol plus an equivalent amount of co-
solvent, will not void the applicable
warranties with respect to defects in
materials or workmanship.
Required fuel
Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
Minimum Octane Rating: 91.
Minimum Octane Rating corresponds to
the Anti Knock Index AKI and is deter-
mined according to the so-called
(R+M)/2 method.
Do not use leaded gasoline, as
otherwise the lambda probe and
catalytic converter will be permanently
damaged.<
Failure to comply with these recom-
mendations may also result in unsched-
uled maintenance.<
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