BMW X5 4.4I 2000 Owner's Manual

IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview

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Instrument cluster

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There are two versions, depending on
the equipment on your vehicle
1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for
fuel reserve75
2 Indicator lamp for turn signal
indicator25
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for high beams25
5 Tachometer and Energy Control75
6 Engine coolant temperature
gauge76
7 Indicator and warning lamps
(clockwise) for:

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Parking brake23

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Brake hydraulic system/Dynamic
Brake Control (DBC)22, 24

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Antilock Brake System (ABS)23

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Airbags23

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Please fasten safety belts23

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Cruise control25
8 CHECK button77
9 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission6610 Outside temperature display74
11 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)24
12 Trip odometer74
13 Indicator for Check Control

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77
14 Odometer74
15 Service Interval Display76
16 Reset button for trip odometer74
17 Indicator and warning lamps
(clockwise) for:

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Fog lamps25

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Battery charge current22

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Engine oil pressure22

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Service Engine Soon24

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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Many of the systems of your BMW
monitor themselves automatically, both
during engine starts and while you are
driving. Indicator and warning lamps
that are identified by "

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" are tested for
proper functioning whenever the igni-
tion key is turned. They each light up
once for different periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see how to react to this below.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current

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The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator V-belt or in the charg-
ing circuit of the alternator. Please
contact the nearest BMW center.
If the V-belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could
be damaged due to overheating. If the
V-belt is defective, increased steering
effort is also required.

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Engine oil pressure

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Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off the engine.
Check the engine oil level; top up as re-
quired. If the oil level is correct: please
contact the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving. The en-
gine could be damaged because
of inadequate lubrication.

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Parking brake
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Brake hydraulic system l
Comes on when you engage the
parking brake.
For additional information: refer to
page 65.
Comes on although the parking brake
is released: have the brake fluid level
checked. Before continuing your jour-
ney, be sure to read the notes on
pages 123 and 141.
Also comes on in the Check Control
with the message "CHECK BRAKE
LININGS."
Parking brake warning lamp
*/
Brake hydraulic system for
Canadian models.

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Indicator and warning lamps Yellow: stop immediately
Engine oil level
Comes on while driving:
Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off the engine. The oil level
is at the absolute minimum.
For additional information: refer to
page 137.
Do not drive the vehicle until you
have topped up the engine oil. If
you do, the engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.<
Red or yellow: continue to drive;
drive cautiously
If the brake warning lamp
comes on red together with the
yellow warning lamps for ABS
and DSC:
ABS, CBC, DSC, DBC, EBV and
HDC have failed. Continue to
drive; drive cautiously and de-
fensively and avoid full brake
applications.
Have the system checked by the
nearest BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
pages 83 and 121.
If all all three warning lamps come on
yellow:
ABS, CBC, DSC, DBC and HDC have
failed. Continue to drive; drive cau-
tiously and defensively and avoid full
brake applications.
Have the system checked by your
authorized BMW center as soon as
possible.
Warning lamps for Canadian
models.
Red: an important reminder
Parking brake
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Comes on when you engage the
parking brake.
For additional information: refer to
page 65.
Parking brake warning lamp
* for
Canadian models.
Please fasten safety belts l
Together with an acoustic signal
or a message
* in the Check
Control. Comes on until the safety belts
are fastened.
For additional information on safety
belts: refer to page 56.
Airbags l
Please have the system in-
spected by your authorized
BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 57.

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Indicator and warning lamps Yellow: check as soon as possible
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: check the engine
oil level.
For additional information: refer to
page 137.
Automatic transmission
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Because of a malfunction, the
automatic transmission shifts
only in the emergency program. Please
consult the nearest authorized BMW
center.
For additional information: refer to
page 68.
Brake pads
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Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information: refer
to page 123.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) l
Fault in the DBC system. Please
have the system inspected by
your authorized BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 120.
Warning lamp, Dynamic Brake
Control (DBC) for Canadian
models
Level control system
* l
The level control system is inac-
tive. Please consult the nearest
authorized BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 125.
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) l
DSC has been switched off with
the button; the traction intervention
system is still active.
In the event of a malfunction the indica-
tor lamp comes on continiuosly and
can't be swiched off with the button:
DSC and HDC are inactive. Please have
the system checked by the nearest
BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
pages 83 and 85.
Engine Power Control*
There is a malfunction in the
Engine Power Control. When
braking, higher brake application pres-
sure may be necessary and brake pedal
travel may be significantly longer.
Please have the system inspected by
your authorized BMW center.
Service Engine Soon l
If the indicator lamp comes on
either continuously or intermit-
tently, this indicates a fault in the
emissions-related electronic systems.
Although the vehicle remains opera-
tional, you should have the systems
checked by your BMW center at the
earliest possible opportunity.
For additional information: refer to
page 150.
Warning lamp, Service Engine
Soon for Canadian models

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Indicator and warning lamps Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when the turn signals
are operated. Rapid flashing
indicates a system malfunction.
For additional information: refer to
page 69.
Cruise control
Comes on when the cruise con-
trol is activated: available for
operation via the multifunction steering
wheel.
For additional information: refer to
page 72.
Fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch
on the fog lamps.
For additional information: refer to
page 87.
Blue: for your information
High beam
Lights up when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
For additional information: refer to
pages 69 and 87.

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Multifunction steering wheel The controls integrated in the multi-
function steering wheel (MFL) are pro-
vided so that you can operate a number
of accessories quickly and without
being distracted from traffic conditions.
You may operate:
>selected radio functions,
>recirculated air control of the air
condition system
or
>the steering wheel heating,
>the cruise control and
>selected cellular phone functions.
In order to operate a system
via the MFL, the corresponding
system controls must be activated.<
The illustration shows the maximum
possible number of controls, corre-
sponding to a full range of optional
equipment. Refer to the individual ac-
cessory manuals for more detailed de-
scriptions.
1 Telephone: receive a call, initiate
dialing, terminate a call.
2 Radio/Telephone: select.
3 Radio/Telephone: scan backward or
scan station keys or scroll in the
phone listings.
4 Radio/Telephone: volume.
5 Radio/Telephone: scan forward or
scan station keys or scroll in the
phone listings. 380de702
6 Horn: the entire surface.
7 Cruise control: activate stored
setting (resume).
8 Cruise control: store and accel-
erate (+); decelerate and store (Ð).
9 Cruise control: activate/interrupt/
deactivate.
10 Recirculated air mode and AUC or
steering wheel heating: activate and
deactivate.

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Sports steering wheel
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The controls integrated in the sports
steering wheel (not released at this
time) are provided so that you can
operate a number of accessories
quickly and without being distracted
from traffic conditions. You may
operate:
>selected radio functions,
>the cruise control and
>selected cellular phone functions.
In order to operate a system via
the sport steering wheel, the cor-
responding system controls must be
activated.<
Refer to the individual accessory manu-
als for more detailed descriptions.
1 Radio/Telephone: select.
2 Telephone: receive a call, initiate
dialing, terminate a call.
3 Radio/Telephone: volume.
4 Radio/Telephone: scan backward or
scan station keys or scroll in the
phone listings.
5 Radio/Telephone: scan forward or
scan station keys or scroll in the
phone listings. 463de057
6 Horn: the entire surface.
7 Cruise control: activate stored setting
(resume).
8 Cruise control: store and accel-
erate (+); decelerate and store (Ð).
9 Cruise control: activate/interrupt/
deactivate.

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Hazard warning flashers Warning triangle
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First-aid kit
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The button flashes intermittently when
the hazard warning flashers are on.
To help you locate the switch in an
emergency, the button is also illumi-
nated whenever the vehicle's lamps are
on. 530us004
1 Open the cover on the left in the
cargo area: lift the handle on the
cover.
2 Pull the tab of the retaining strap
(arrow) and remove the hazard warn-
ing triangle from the support bracket.
3 To install: slide the hazard warning
triangle into the support bracket and
press on the retaining strap.
Comply with legal requirements
which cover the availability of a
hazard warning triangle in the vehicle.< 530us005
The first-aid kit is located under the
front passenger's seat.
To open: pull the handle and fold the
cover down.
To close: fold the cover up.
Some of the articles in the first-aid
kit may be used within a limited
time only. For this reason, check the
expiration dates of each of the items
regularly, and replace any whose
expiration dates have passed. You can
acquire replacements in any drugstore
or pharmacy.
Comply with legal requirements that
cover availability of a first-aid kit in the
vehicle.< 460de003

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Refueling Fuel filler door
Before filling the tank, shut off the
engine. If you do not, fuel cannot
be filled into the tank and the "Service
Engine Soon" lamp may come on.<
To open the filler door, press on the
front edge.
To unlock the fuel filler door if the cen-
tral locking system malfunctions, refer
to page 168.
When handling fuels, comply with
all of the applicable safety precau-
tions and regulations pertaining to
fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers
in your vehicle. Whether empty or full,
these containers can leak, cause an
explosion, or lead to fire in the event
of a collision.<
530us007
Simple and environmentally
friendly
Open the filler cap carefully to
prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury.
Do not top off. Topping off may cause
fuel spillage.<
Keep the filler cap in the bracket
attached to the fuel filler door.
530us008
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refu-
eling
>results in premature pump shutoff
>and will reduce the effect of the
vapor recovery system on the pump.
If the filler nozzle is used correctly, the
fuel tank is full when it shuts off for the
first time.
Tank capacity: refer to page 187
Close the fuel cap carefully after
refueling. A loose or missing cap
will activate the Check Engine lamp.<

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Fuel specifications Tire inflation pressure The engine uses lead-free gasoline
only. However, you can refuel with dif-
ferent fuel qualities since the engine is
equipped with knock sensors.
In order to achieve rated values for
engine performance and fuel consump-
tion:
>Super lead-free premium gasoline
(91 AKI).
AKI = Anti Knock Index
The minimum fuel quality is:
>Regular lead-free gasoline (87 AKI).
Because of the engineÕs design, you
should refuel with this gasoline only
as an exception.
Do not use leaded fuels. The use
of leaded fuels will cause perma-
nent damage to the system's oxygen
sensor and the catalytic converter.<
You will find tire inflation pressures on
the inside door pillar. Check tire pressures All pressure specifications are indicated
in psi (kilopascal) for tires at ambient
temperature (refer also to the next
page). 530us009
Check tire inflation pressures reg-
ularly Ñ at least every two weeks
and before beginning a longer trip. In-
correct tire pressure can otherwise lead
to tire damage and accidents.
Check the tire inflation pressure of the
spare wheel. Inflate the spare tire to the
highest inflation of any tire on your vehi-
cle.<
Comply with tire approval
specifications The inflation pressures in the table ap-
ply to tires from BMW-approved manu-
facturers. Your BMW center is familiar
with these pressures. Higher pressures
may be specified for tires from other
manufacturers. You will find a list of
approved tires beginning on page 132.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that
not only meet US standards, but also
European standards. We recommend
the exclusive use of BMW approved
tires.