BMW X5 2017 Owners Manual

Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com#j partment, refer to page 236.
Opening
the
oil
filler
neck1.Opening the hood, refer to page 2372.Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise.3.Add engine oil.
After refilling, perform a detailed measure#j
ment, refer to page 240.
Engine
oil
types
to
add General
information
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine.
Safety
information NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not use oil additives.'

cosity grades SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE
5W-40 can be used.
More information about suitable engine oil rat#j ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re#j
quested from a dealer#ss service center or an#j other qualified service center or repair shop.
Engine
oil
change NOTE
Engine oil that is not changed in timely
fashion can cause increased engine wear and thus engine damage. There is a risk of propertydamage. Do not exceed the service data indi#jcated in the vehicle.'

CoolantVehicle
features
and
optionsThis 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.
General
information
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about suit#j
able additives is available from a dealer#ss serv#j
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Safety
information WARNING
With the engine hot and the cooling sys#j
tem open, coolant can escape and lead to scalding. There is a risk of injury. Only openthe cooling system with the engine cooleddown.'

3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies be#jtween the minimum and maximum marksin the filler neck.
Adding
1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightlycounterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click.The arrows on the coolant reservoir andthe lid must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi#jnated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen#j
tal protection regulations when dispos#j
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle
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.
BMW
maintenance
system The maintenance system indicates requiredmaintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op#j erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re#j
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri#j
cants, and wear materials are calculated sepa#j rately. Further information is available from a
dealer#ss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac#j
count the driving conditions of the vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog#j
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Information on service requirements can be
displayed on the Control Display.Service
data
in
the
remote
control
Information on the required maintenance iscontinuously stored in the remote control. Thedealer#ss service center can read this data outand suggest a maintenance scope for the vehi#jcle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat#j
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac#j count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop update the time-dependent maintenance pro#jcedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mi#j crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
WarrantyInformation
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In#j
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod#jels for additional information on service re#jquirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that maintenance and repair be performed by a
dealer#ss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Records of regu#j
lar maintenance and repair work should be re#j
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Socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis
Safety
information NOTE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an
intricate component intended to be used in
conjunction with specialized equipment to check the vehicle#ss primary emissions system.
Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diag#j nosis, or contact with the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis for other than its intended purpose,
can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates risks of personal and property damage. Given
the foregoing, the manufacture of your vehicle
strongly recommends that access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a
dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or other persons
that have the specialized training and equip#j
ment for purposes of properly utilizing the
socket for Onboard Diagnosis.'

Replacing
componentsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis 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.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit1.Fold up the cargo floor panel.2.Remove the onboard vehicle tool kit.Wiper
blade
replacementSafety
information NOTE
If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield
without the wiper blades installed, the wind#j shield can be damaged. There is a risk of prop#jerty damage. Secure the wiper arm when re#jplacing the wiper blades and do not fold downthe wipers without the wiper blades installed.'

3.Fold open the holder.4.Slide wiper blade out of the wiper arm.5.Insert the new wiper blade and press it on
until it you hear it snap into the holder.6.Fold down the wipers.
Replacing
the
rear
wiper
blade
1.Fold up the wiper arm.2.Turn the wiper blade all the way back.3.Continue turning the wiper blade all the way so that it pops out of the holder.4.Press the new wiper blade into the holderuntil you hear it snap into place.5.Fold the wipers in.Lamp
and
bulb
replacement
General
information
Lights
and
bulbs
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu#j
tion to vehicle safety.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have the relevant work carried out a deal#j
er#ss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
A spare lamp box is available from a dealer#ss
service center or another qualified service cen#j
ter or repair shop.
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 249.
Light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source. These light-emitting diodes, which are related to conventional lasers, are officially
designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Observe the safety information, refer topage 249.
Headlight
glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex#j ternal lights in cool or humid weather. Whendriving with the lights switched on, the con#j
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlight glass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the lights switched on,
increasing humidity forms, e.g., water droplets
in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends having it checked by a dealer#ss
service center or another qualified service cen#j
ter or repair shop.
Headlight
setting The headlight adjustments can be affected by
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center or another qualified service center or re#jpair shop.
Safety
information
Lights
and
bulbs WARNING
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Con#j
tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a
risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they
have cooled off.'

The parking lights and daylight running lightsare made using LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer#ss
service center or another qualified service cen#j
ter or repair shop.
LED
headlightsWith LED headlights, all front lights and sideindicators are designed with LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer#ssservice center or another qualified service cen#j
ter or repair shop.
Turn
signal Safety
information
Observe the safety information, refer to page 249.
Replacement
21-watt bulb, PY 21W.1.Opening the hood, refer to page 2372.Unscrew the lid counterclockwise and re#j
move it carefully.
The bulb is attached to the lid.3.Turn the bulb clockwise to remove it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order.
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer#ss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Front
fog
lights/cornering
lights
Safety
information
Observe the safety information, refer to page 249.
Replacement
55-watt bulb, H11.1.Insert the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, with the flat side on the clip,
arrow 1.2.Turn the screwdriver by 90p, arrow 2.3.Remove the front fog lamp toward the front.4.Detach the connector.Seite 250MobilityReplacing
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