BMW X5 2017 Owners Manual

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Driving
tips
This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes.Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 973 026 - VI/16

Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving parts need time to adjust to one an#j
other (break-in time).
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 Con#j trol.
Safety
information WARNING
Due to new parts and components,
safety and driver assistance systems can react
with a delay. There is a risk of an accident. Af#j
ter installing new parts or with a new vehicle,
drive conservatively and intervene early if nec#j
essary. Observe the break-in procedures of
the respective parts and components.'

risk of property damage. Do not drive with the
tailgate open.'

age. When driving through water, do not ex#j
ceed the maximum indicated water level and
the maximum speed for driving through wa#j ter.'

'yAggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning
agents.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re#j sponse - generally this cannot be corrected.
Condensation
water
under
the
parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops and collects un#j
derneath the vehicle.
Driving
on
poor
roads
The vehicle combines all-wheel drive with the
advantages of a normal automobile.
NOTE
Objects in unpaved areas, e.g., stones or
branches, can damage the vehicle. There is a risk of property damage. Do not drive on un#j
paved terrain.'

LoadingVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Safety
information WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them, and cause a sudden drop in tire
inflation pressure. There is a risk of an acci#j
dent. Pay attention to the permitted load ca#j pacity of the tires and never exceed the per#jmitted gross weight.'

available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'yCover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.'yHeavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi#j
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.'yVery heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each of the outer safetybelts in the opposite buckle.'yIf necessary, fold down the rear backreststo stow cargo.'yDo not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.'ySmaller and lighter cargo: secure with ratchet straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.'yLarger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
There are four lashing eyes in the cargo area for securing cargo.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargonets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
with
rails
To secure the cargo there are four movable lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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To slide the lashing eyes, press the button, ar#j
row 1. Make sure that the lashing eyes latch at
the new position.
The lashing eyes at the openings in the rails
can be removed.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargonets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Cargo
net,
FlexNet The flexible cargo net is hooked into eyes andoffers a stowage option in the cargo area. The
storage net can be attached to the following
eyes:
'yLashing eyes in the rails.'yEyes on the cargo area wall.
The eyes are located on both sides of the cargo area.
Attach load securing aids, such as cargo
straps, lashing straps, retaining straps, draw
straps or cargo nets, to the lashing eyes in the
cargo area.
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 roof load, e.g., with
roof-mounted luggage rack, driving safety may
not be ensured in driving-critical situations due to the elevated center of gravity. There is a riskof accidents or risk of property damage. Do notdeactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSCwhen driving with roof load.'