BMW X5 2018 Owners Manual

Minimum
tread
depth
Wear indicators are distributed around thetire's circumference and have the legally rejquired minimum height of 0.063 inj
ches/1.6 mm.
The positions of the wear indicators are marked on the tire sidewall with TWI, Tread
Wear Indicator.
Tire
damage
General
information
Inspect your tires regularly for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cushj
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle malj functions:
'yUnusual vibrations.'yUnusual tire or running noises.'yUnusual handling such as a strong tenjdency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can be caused by the following situajtions, for instance:
'yDriving over curbs.'yRoad damage.'yTire inflation pressure too low.'yVehicle overloading.'yIncorrect tire storage.
Safety
information
WARNING
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation
pressure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control. There is a risk of an accident. If tiredamage is suspected while driving, immedijately reduce speed and stop. Have wheels andtires checked. For this purpose, drive carefully
to the nearest dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Have vehicle towed or transported as needed.
Do not repair damaged tires, but have them rej
placed.'

Safety
informationWARNING
Wheels and tires which are not suitable
for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehij cle, for instance due to contact with the body
due to tolerances despite the same official size rating. There is a risk of an accident. The manjufacturer of your vehicle strongly suggests
that you use wheels and tires that have been
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your vehicle type.'

Rotating
wheels
between
axlesDifferent wear patterns can occur on the frontand rear axles depending on individual driving
conditions. The tires can be rotated in pairs
between the axles to achieve even wear. Furj ther information is available from a dealerssservice center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop. After rotating, check the tire
pressure and correct, if needed.
Rotating the tires between the axes is not perj
missible on vehicles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the front and rear axles.
Storing
tires
Air
pressure Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation presj
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry and darkplace.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease, and solvents.
Do not leave tires in plastic bags.
Remove dirt from wheels or tires.
Run-flat
tires
Concept
Run-flat tires permit continued driving under
restricted conditions even in the event of a complete loss of tire inflation pressure.
General
information The wheels consist of tires that are self-supj
porting, to a limited degree, and possibly spej
cial rims.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.Follow the instructions for continued driving
with a flat tire.
Safety
information WARNING
Your vehicle handles differently with a
run-flat with no or low inflation pressure; for inj stance, your lane stability when braking is rejduced, braking distances are longer and theself-steering properties will change. There is a
risk of an accident.
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.'

side the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.'yIf necessary, set up a warning triangle at an
appropriate distance.
Mobility
System
Concept
With the Mobility System, minor tire damage can be sealed temporarily to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
into the tires, which seals the damage from the inside.
General
information
'yFollow the instructions on using the Mobij lity System found on the compressor and
sealant container.'yUse of the Mobility System may be ineffecj
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 inches/4 mm or more.'yContact a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair
shop if the tire cannot be made drivable.'yIf possible, do not remove foreign bodies that have penetrated the tire. Only remove
foreign objects if they are visibly protruding from the tire.'yPull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
container and apply it to the steering
wheel.'yThe use of a sealant can damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this case, have theTPM wheel electronics replaced at thenext opportunity.'yThe compressor can be used to check the
tire inflation pressure.
Storage
The Mobility System is located behind the leftside trim in the cargo area.
Sealant
container'ySealant container, arrow 1.'yFilling hose, arrow 2.
Observe use-by date on the sealant container.
Compressor
1Holder for sealant container2Compressor3Connector/cable for socket4Connection hose5On/off switch6Inflation pressure dial7Reduce inflation pressure
Safety
measures
'yPark the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.'ySwitch on the hazard warning system.'ySecure the vehicle against rolling away by setting the parking brake.Seite 244MobilityWheels
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'yTurn the steering wheel until the frontwheels are in the straight-ahead position
and engage the steering wheel lock.'yHave all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain outjside the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.'yIf necessary, set up a warning triangle at an
appropriate distance.
Filling
the
tire
with
sealant
Safety
information DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilaj
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases conj tain pollutants which are colorless and odorj
less. In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also
accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is
danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and
ensure sufficient ventilation.'

container onto the tire valve of the nonj
working wheel.6.With the compressor switched off, insert
the plug into the power socket inside the
vehicle.7.With the ignition switched on or the engine running, switch on the compressor.
Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes tofill the tire with sealant and achieve a tire inflaj
tion pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.
While the tire is being filled with sealant, the
tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach
approx. 5 bar. Do not switch off the compresj
sor at this point.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not
reached:1.Switch off the compressor.2.Pull the connector out of the power socket inside the vehicle.3.Unscrew the filling hose from the tire valve.4.Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to disjtribute the sealant in the tire.5.Inflate the tire again using the compressor.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be
reached, contact your dealerss service cenj
ter or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Stowing
the
Mobility
System
1.Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant conj
tainer from the tire valve.2.Pull the compressor connector out of the socket inside the vehicle.3.Unscrew the connection hose of the comjpressor from the sealant container.4.Connect the filling hose of the sealant conj
tainer previously connected to the tire
valve with the available connector on the
sealant container.
This prevents leftover sealant escaping from the sealant container.5.Wrap and store the sealant container insuitable material to avoid dirtying the cargo
area.6.Stow the Mobility System back in the cargo area.
Distributing
the
sealant
Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to enjsure that the sealant is evenly distributed in thetire.
Do not exceed the permissible maximum
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
12 mph/20 km/h.
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Correcting
the
tire
inflation
pressure1.Stop at a suitable location.2.Screw the connection hose of the comjpressor directly onto the tire valve stem.3.Insert the connector into the power socket
inside the vehicle.4.Correct the tire inflation pressure to
2.5 bar.'yIncrease tire inflation pressure: with the
ignition switched on or the engine runj
ning, switch on the compressor.'yReduce tire inflation pressure: press
the button on the compressor.
Continuing
the
trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the run-flat tires.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM.
Replace the nonworking tire and the sealant
container of the Mobility System at the next
opportunity.
Snow
chains Safety
information WARNING
With the mounting of snow chains on unj
suitable tires, the snow chains can come into
contact with vehicle parts. There is a risk of acj
cidents or risk of damage to property. Only
mount snow chains on tires that are desigj
nated by their manufacturer as suitable for the
use of snow chains.'

center or another qualified service center or rejpair shop.
Safety
information DANGER
The vehicle jack is only provided for
short-term lifting of the vehicle for wheel changes. Even if all safety measures are objserved, there is a risk of the raised vehicle falljing, if the vehicle jack tilts over. There is a riskof injuries or danger to life. If the vehicle is
raised, do not lie under the vehicle and do not
start the engine.'

On
a
slight
downhill
gradient
If you need to change a wheel on a slightdownhill grade, place chocks and other suitajble objects, for instance a rock, under the
wheels of both the front and rear axles against
the rolling direction.
Lug
bolt
lock
Concept
The wheel lug bolts have a special coding. The
lug bolts can only be released with the adapter
which matches the coding.
Overview
The adapter of the lug bolt lock is in the onj board vehicle tool kit or in a storage compartj
ment close to the onboard vehicle tool kit.
'yLug bolt, arrow 1.'yAdapter, arrow 2.
Unscrewing
1.Attach the adapter to the lug bolt.2.Unscrew the lug bolt.3.Remove the adapter after unscrewing the lug bolt.
Screwing
on
1.Attach the adapter to the lug bolt. If necesj
sary, turn the adapter until it fits on the lug bolt.2.Screw on the lug bolt. The tightening torj
que is 140 Nm.3.Remove the adapter and stow it after screwing on the lug bolt.
Preparing
the
vehicle
'yPark the vehicle on solid and non-slipground at a safe distance from traffic.'ySwitch on the hazard warning system.'ySet the parking brake.'yEngage a gear or move the selector leverto position P.'yAs soon as permitted by the traffic flow,have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain outj side the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.'yDepending on the equipment version, get tools and the emergency wheel from the
vehicle.'yIf necessary, set up a warning triangle or
portable hazard warning light at an approj priate distance.'ySecure the vehicle additionally against rollj
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Jacking
points
for
the
vehicle
jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lojcated at the indicated positions.
Jacking
up
the
vehicle WARNING
Hands and fingers can be jammed when
using the vehicle jack. There is a risk of injury. Comply with the described hand position and
do not change this position while using the vej
hicle jack.'