BMW X5 2018 Manual PDF

Safety
informationWARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can
injure a child in a child restraint system when
the airbags are activated. There is a risk of inj
jury. Make sure that the front-seat passenger
airbags are deactivated and that the PASSENj GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.'

Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbagsautomatically, refer to page 121.
Seat
position
and
height
Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back as possijble and bring it as far up as possible to obtain
the best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an accijdent.
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is loj
cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat, move the front passenger seat carefully forj
ward until the best possible belt guide position
is reached.
Backrest
width Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint system in the front passenger seat, open the backrest width completely. Donot change the backrest width again and donot call up a memory position.
Child
seat
security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be permanently locked to fasjten child restraint systems.
Locking
the
safety
belt1.Pull out the belt strap completely.2.Secure the child restraint system with the
safety belt.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull it tight against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking
the
safety
belt
1.Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint system.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in comj
pletely.
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
General
information
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chilj
dren.Pay attention to the operating and safety inforj mation of the child restraint system manufacjturer when installing and using LATCH child
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Mounts
for
the
lower
LATCH
anchorsThe lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Safety
information WARNING
If the LATCH child restraint fixing sysj
tems are not correctly engaged, the protective effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing sysj
tem can be limited. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the lower anj
chors are securely engaged and that the
LATCH child restraint fixing system fits sej curely against the backrest.'

Routing
the
retaining
strap1Direction of travel2Head restraint3Hook for upper retaining strap4Anchor5Seat backrest6Upper retaining strap
Attaching
the
upper
retaining
strap
to
the
anchor
1.Raise the head restraint, if needed.2.Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.3.If there is a retaining strap, run it between the backrest and the cargo cover.
Middle seat: guide the upper retaining
strap over the head restraint.4.Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the anchor.5.Tighten the retaining strap by pulling itdown.6.Lower and lock head restraints as needed.Locking
the
doors
and
windows
in
the
rear
Rear
doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors up.The door can now be opened from the outsideonly.
Safety
switch
for
the
rear Press button on the driver's door.
The LED lights up if the safety funcj
tion is switched on.
This locks various functions so that they canj
not be operated from the rear.
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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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Start/Stop
buttonConcept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off
and starts the engine.
The engine starts with the brake
pedal pressed when you press
the Start/Stop button.
Ignition
on Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press
on the brake pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the inj
strument cluster light up for a varied length of
time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Ignition
off
Press the Start/Stop button again without
stepping on the brake.
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go
out.To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Safety
measures
When switching off the ignition, the selector
lever position P is selected automatically if the
selector lever position D or R is selected.
The ignition is switched off automatically in the
following situations while the vehicle is stationj
ary and the engine is off:'yWhen locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are switched on.'yShortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be
started.'yWhen opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the low beams are switched off.'yWhile the driver's safety belt is unbuckled with driver's door open and low beams off.'yWhen the front doors are opened if there is
no other person sitting in the front seats.
The low beams switch to parking lights after
some minutes of no use.
Radio-ready
state
General
information
In the radio-ready state, certain power conj sumers remain ready for operation.
ActivatingWith the engine running, press the Start/Stop
button.
If the engine is not running and the ignition is switched on: the system automatically actijvates radio-ready state when the door is
opened if the lights are switched off or the dayj
time running lights are switched on.
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The radio-ready state remains active if, for inj
stance the ignition is automatically switched
off for the following reasons:'yOpening or closing the driver's door.'yUnfastening of the driver's safety belt.'yWhen automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
Switching
off
automatically
The radio-ready state is switched off automatijcally in the following situations:
'yIf the driver's or front passenger door isopened when exiting the vehicle, with the
engine switched off manually.'yIf the ignition is switched off manually with
the Start/Stop button.'yAfter approx. 8 minutes.'yWhen the vehicle is locked using the cenj
tral locking system.'yShortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting
the
engine
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 conjtain 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.'

Engine
stop
Safety
information WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger themj selves and traffic, for instance due to the folj
lowing actions:'yPressing the Start/Stop button.'yReleasing the parking brake.'yOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'yEngaging selector lever position N.'yUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

The display indicates that theconditions for an automatic enj
gine stop have not been met.
Functional
limitations
The engine is not switched off automatically in
situations such as the following:'yIn case of a steep downhill grade.'yExternal temperature too low.'yThe external temperature is high and autoj
matic climate control is running.'yThe car's interior has not yet been heated
or cooled to the required level.'yThe engine is not yet at operating temperj ature.'yThe wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.'yAfter driving in reverse.'yWhere there is a risk of window condensaj tion when the automatic climate control isswitched on.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yAt higher elevations.'yThe hood is unlocked.'yHDC Hill Descent Control is activated.'yThe parking assistant is activated.'yStop-and-go traffic.'ySelector lever in selector lever position N,
M/S or R.'yUse of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting
the
engine
The engine starts automatically under the foljlowing conditions:
'ySteptronic transmission: by releasing the
brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: press the accelerator pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety
mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met:'yThe driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.'yThe hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Functional
limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deactij vated engine starts up automatically in the folj
lowing situations:
'yExcessive warming of the car's interior when the air conditioning is switched on.'yThe steering wheel is turned.'ySteptronic transmission: change from sejlector lever position D to R, N or M/S.'ySteptronic transmission: change from sejlector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.'yWhere there is a risk of window condensajtion when the automatic climate control isswitched on.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yExcessive cooling of the car's interior when
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Activating/deactivating
the
system
manually
Using
the
button
Press button.
'yLED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.'yLED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is activated.
Switching
off
the
vehicle
during
an
automatic
engine
stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, for instance
when leaving it.
Steptronic transmission:
1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop functionis deactivated.
Selector lever position P is engaged autoj
matically.2.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic
deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop funcj
tion is deactivated automatically for safety reaj sons, for instance if no driver is detected.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically. A CheckControl message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehij
cle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety
information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acj cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, follow the following:'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.'

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do notleave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'