BMW X5 2017 Owners Manual

5.Turn the bulb bracket and remove it.6.Remove the bulb and replace it.7.Proceed in reverse order to insert the frontfog lamp. Note the guide rails in doing so.
LED
front
fog
lights
These front fog lights are made using LED
technology. In the case of a malfunction, con#j
tact a dealer#ss service center or another quali#j fied service center or repair shop.
Tail
lamps,
bulb
replacement
LED
tail
lights
These tail lamps are made using LED technol#j ogy. In the case of a malfunction, contact a
dealer#ss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Vehicle
battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re#j quested from a dealer#ss service center or an#jother qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery
replacement
NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi#j cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealer#ss service center.'

starting aid terminals in the engine compart#j
ment.'

Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red lamp in the button flashes with the
hazard warning flashers switched on.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re#j
quest can be made through the system.
General
information Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable con#j
ditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
'yThe SIM card integrated in the vehicle hasbeen activated.'yThe radio-ready state is switched on.'yThe Assist system is functional.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at thebutton lights up green.'yThe LED illuminates green when the Emer#j
gency Request has been initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the Control
Display, the Emergency Request can be
aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab#j
lished.'yThe LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the Emergency Request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
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Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circum#j
stances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serves to deter#j
mine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it canbe established.'yIf the LED is flashing green, but the BMWResponse Center can no longer be heardvia the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re#j
quest is automatically initiated immediately af#j ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti#j
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Roadside
Assistance
Service
availability Roadside Assistance can be reached aroundthe clock in many countries. You can obtain as#jsistance there in the event of a vehicle break#j
down.
Roadside
Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed via iDrive or a connection to Road#j
side Assistance can be established directly.
Warning
triangle1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Lift the warning triangle slightly and re#j
move in the direction of the interior.
First-aid
kit
General
information
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contentsregularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
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Storage1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Remove the first-aid kit.
Jump-starting
General
information If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca#j
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety
information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not touch any componentsthat are under voltage.'

The body ground or a special nut acts as thebattery negative terminal.
Connecting
the
cables
1.Open the cover of the BMW starting aid terminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis#j
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal ofthe battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting
the
engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in#j creased idle speed.
If the vehicle to be started has a diesel en#j gine: let the engine of the assisting vehiclerun for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to bestarted in the usual way.If the first starting attempt is not success#j
ful, wait a few minutes before making an#j
other attempt in order to allow the dis#j
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re#j verse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing Safety
information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brak#j
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.'

Tow
truck
The vehicle should only be transported on aloading platform.
NOTE
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur on vehicle parts. There is a risk of property
damage. Lift vehicle using suitable means.'

Tow
fitting
General
information
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car#j
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the vehicle.
The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 247, are together in the cargo
area.
Use of the tow fitting:
'yUse only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in.'yUse the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.'yUse tow fitting located in the front only for
positioning the vehicle.'yAvoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g., do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Safety
information
NOTE
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there can be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is a risk of property damage. Observe the notes on using the tow fitting.'

CareVehicle
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.
Vehicle
washes
General
information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam#j age the vehicle.
Steam
blaster
and
high-pressure
washer
Safety
information NOTE
When cleaning with high-pressure wash#j
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is a risk of property damage. Maintain
sufficient distance and do not spray too long
continuously. Follow the operating instructions for the high-pressure washer.'

NOTE
Selector lever position P is automati#j
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is a risk of property damage. Do not switch drive-ready stateoff in vehicle washes.'