BMW X5 4.4I 2000 Service Manual

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Liftgate Tailgate To open from the outside Press the button (arrow): the liftgate
opens slightly.Manual operation (in the event of an electrical malfunction)
Refer to page 168.530us013
Opening from inside the vehicle Press this button to open the liftgate
when the vehicle is stationary.
If pointed or sharp-edged objects
could strike the rear window while
driving, be sure to provide protection
around all edges. If you do not do this,
the heating conductors of the rear win-
dow could be damaged.< 530us015
Press the button:
You can fold the tailgate down.
When opened, the tailgate can
accept loads of up to 440 lbs
(200 kg). When the vehicle is parked,
you may utilize the tailgate as a seat or
as a loading platform for luggage or
recreation gear, for example.< Manual operation (in the event of an electrical malfunction)
Refer to page 169.530us014

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Liftgate To close You can pull the liftgate down by plac-
ing both hands in the handle recesses
(arrows).
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the liftgate is clear
when it is closed, as with all closing
procedures.< 530us017
When the liftgate is open, the
dimension from the ground to the
upper edge is more than 6.5 feet (two
meters). Please keep this in mind when
opening the liftgate (in a garage, for
example).<
Operate the vehicle only when
both gates are completely closed.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could pene-
trate the interior of the vehicle. Should it
be absolutely necessary to operate the
vehicle with an open gate:
>Close all windows. Shut the sliding/
tilt sunroof.
>Increase the air supply for automatic
climate control to a high level. Refer
to page 93.<
Luggage straps Use the retaining straps on the cargo
area floor to secure smaller items of
luggage.
Movement is reduced when objects are
placed on the straps.
The lashing eyes located at the corners
of the cargo area provide you with a
convenient means of attaching luggage
nets
* or flexible straps for securing
suitcases and luggage.
Refer also to "Cargo loading" on
page 112.
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Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds:
>When a door, the hood, or the liftgate
is opened.
>To movement inside the vehicle (inte-
rior motion sensor).
>To variations in the vehicle tilt sensor
such as occur during attempts to
steal the wheels or tow the vehicle.
>To interruption of battery voltage.
The system responds to unauthorized
vehicle entry and attempted theft by
simultaneously activating the following:
>Sounding an acoustical alarm for
30 seconds.
>The hazard warning flashers are acti-
vated for approx. five minutes.
>The high beams flash on and off in
the same rhythm.
To activate and deactivate the
alarm system When the vehicle is locked or unlocked
with the key or the remote control, the
alarm system is also simultaneously
armed or disarmed.
The interior motion sensor is activated
approx. 30 seconds after you have fin-
ished locking the vehicle.
The system indicates that it has been
correctly armed by switching on the
hazard flashers for a single cycle and
by emitting an acoustical signal.
You can have different acknowl-
edgment signals set to confirm
system arming and disarming.<
You can still open the liftgate after the
system has been armed by pressing
button 3 of the remote control. Refer to
page 39. When you close the liftgate,
the system is secured again.
Indicator lamp displays >The indicator lamp below the interior
rearview mirror flashes continuously:
the system is armed.
>The indicator lamp flashes during
arming: a door(s), the hood or liftgate
are not completely closed. Even if
you do not close the alerted area, the
system begins to monitor the remain-
ing areas, and the indicator lamp
flashes continuously after 10 sec-
onds. However, the interior motion
sensor is not activated.
>If the indicator lamp goes out when
the system is disarmed: no manipula-
tion or attempted intrusions have
been detected in the period since the
system was armed. 530us018

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Alarm system >If the indicator lamp flashes for 10
seconds when the system is dis-
armed: an attempted entry has been
detected in the period since the
system was armed.
Following triggering of an alarm, the
indicator lamp will flash continuously. Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor may be switched off at the same
time. To prevent a false alarm from be-
ing triggered (in garages with elevator
ramps, for instance), or when the vehi-
cle is transported by trailer or train:
Actuate the lock (= arm the system)
twice; in other words, press button 2 of
the remote control twice in succession
(refer to page 38). You may also actuate
the locks twice with the key (refer to
page 36).
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm
sensor and the interior motion sensor
are deactivated as long as the system is
armed.
Interior motion sensor The illustration depicts the transmitter
and receiver of the interior motion
sensor.
In order for the interior motion sensor to
function properly, the windows and
sliding/tilt sunroof must be completely
closed.
However, be sure to deactivate the in-
terior motion sensor (see the previous
column) when you wish to leave the
windows or sliding/tilt sunroof open. 530us019

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Electric power windows Open and close windows From ignition key position 1:
>Press the switch until you feel resis-
tance:
The window continues to move as
long as you continue to hold the
switch.
>Press the switch beyond the resis-
tance point:
The window moves downward auto-
matically. Touch the switch again to
stop the opening movement.
You can close the windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch. 530us020
After the ignition has been switched off:
>You can still operate the windows as
long as neither of the front doors has
been opened. To open the windows,
press the switch beyond the resis-
tance point.
Remove the key from the ignition
when you leave the vehicle so that
children cannot operate the power win-
dows and possibly injure themselves.<
For the convenience mode via the door
lock or the remote control, refer to
page 36 or page 38. Safety feature A contact strip is integrated into the
inner side of each of the upper window
frame sections. If pressure is exerted
against this contact strip while a win-
dow is being raised, the system will
respond by stopping the window and
then retracting it a small distance.
Despite this safety feature, be
extremely careful that the closing
path of the window is not obstructed
whenever it is closed. Otherwise, an
object might not touch the contact strip
in some situations (with very thin ob-
jects, for instance).
You can override this safety feature by
pressing the switch beyond the resis-
tance point and holding it.
Because the power windows are sealed
at high pressure to prevent wind noise
when closed, a powerful motor is re-
quired for efficient closing. When clos-
ing the windows, always ensure that
they are not obstructed in any way.
Unsupervised use of these systems can
result in serious personal injury.
Remove the ignition key to deactivate
the electric power windows whenever
you leave the vehicle. Never leave the
keys in the vehicle with unsupervised
children. Never place anything that
could obstruct the driver's vision on or
next to the windows.<

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Electric power windows Sliding/Tilt sunroof with glass moonroof
*
Safety switch With the safety switch, you can prevent
the rear windows from being opened or
closed via the switch in the rear pas-
senger area (by children, for example).
You can also prevent adjustments of
the power rear-seat backrests from the
rear passenger area (refer to page 51).
Press the safety switch whenever
children are riding in the rear of
the vehicle. Careless use of the power
windows can lead to injury.< 530us021
To prevent injuries, exercise care
when closing the sliding/tilt sun-
roof and keep it in your field of vision
until it is shut.
Before leaving the vehicle, switch off
the electric sunroof mechanism by
taking out the ignition key. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle with
access to vehicle keys. Use of the key
can result in starting of the engine and
operation of vehicle systems such as
the power sunroof, etc. Unsupervised
use of these systems can result in seri-
ous personal injury.<
You can avoid pressure or drafts in the
passenger compartment when the sun-
roof is open or lifted by opening the air
vents in the dashboard and increasing
the air supply as required. Refer to
pages 93.
If the sunroof is completely open, air
disturbances may be caused in the
vehicle when you are driving at higher
speeds. Close the roof as far as is nec-
essary until this natural phenomenon
ceases.
For the convenience mode via the door
lock or the remote control, refer to
page 36 or 38.
Lifting Ð Opening Ð Closing With the ignition key in position 1 or
higher, press the switch or slide it in the
desired direction until you feel resis-
tance.
The headliner insert slides back some-
what when you raise the sunroof. When
the sunroof is opened, the headliner
retracts with it. The headliner will then
automatically remain in its retracted
position, but can be repositioned as
desired.
After the ignition has been switched off,
you can still operate the sliding/tilt
sunroof as long as neither of the front
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Sliding/Tilt sunroof with glass moonroof
*
Automatic
* opening and closing
Press the switch past the resistance
point and then release it.
Other automatic operations are:
>With the sunroof open, press the
switch briefly toward "Lift:" the sun-
roof automatically extends to its fully
raised position.
>With the sunroof raised, hold the
control switch toward "Open" until
the roof has reached the desired
position.
Pressing the switch again briefly stops
the motion. Safety feature If the sliding/tilt sunroof encounters
resistance at a point roughly past the
middle of its travel when it is closing,
the closing cycle is interrupted and the
sliding/tilt sunroof will open again
slightly. Despite this safety feature, be
extremely careful that the closing
path of the sunroof is not obstructed
whenever it is closed. Otherwise, trig-
gering the closing-force limitation may
not be ensured in some situations (with
very thin objects, for instance). You can
disable this safety feature by pressing
the switch beyond the pressure point
and holding it.<
Power loss or malfunction After interruptions in the electrical sup-
ply (when the battery is disconnected,
for instance), the sunroof may only lift.
To reinitialize the mechanism:
1 Raise the sliding/tilt sunroof fully.
2 Press and hold the switch for approx-
imately twenty seconds.
3 In the event of an electrical malfunc-
tion, you can also operate the sliding/
tilt sunroof manually. Refer to
page 168. 530us023

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For maximum safety when adjusting the
seat position, please observe the fol-
lowing:
Never try to adjust your seat while
driving the vehicle. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement,
and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.
Be sure that the safety belt remains
firmly against your body at all times. In
the event of a frontal impact, a loose lap
belt could slide over your hips, leading
to abdominal injury. In addition, the
safety belt's restraint effectiveness is
reduced if the belt is worn loosely.
Never ride with the backrest reclined to
an extreme angle (especially important
for the front passenger to remember).
If you do so, there is a risk that you will
slide under the safety belt in an acci-
dent, thus reducing the protection
provided by the safety belt.<
Correct sitting posture

To reduce strain on the spinal column,
sit all the way back in the seat and rest
your back fully against the backrest.
The ideal sitting posture is achieved
with your head extending from your
spine in a straight line.
For long-distance driving, you may wish
to angle the backrest slightly to reduce
muscular tension. You should be able
to reach the highest point on the steer-
ing wheel without straightening your
arms.
1 Tilt angle (driver's seat only)
2 Backward/Forward adjustment
3 Cushion height
4 Backrest angle
Adjust the head restraint manually.
Comply with the adjustment in-
structions in the preceding col-
umn. Failure to do so could result in
diminished personal safety.<
Lumbar support
*
Refer to the BMW comfort seat on
page 49. 530us024
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Head restraints BMW comfort seat
*
Adjustments To adjust the angle of the front head
restraints, tilt the head restraint to the
desired angle.
To adjust the height of the front or rear
head restraints, pull the head restraint
up or push it down.
Head restraints reduce the risk of
spinal injury in the event of an
accident. Adjust the head restraint so
that its center is approximately level
with your ears.< 530us027
Removal - front 1 Pull the head restraint upward to the
stop.
2 Press the button (arrow) and remove
the head restraint. Installation - rear 1 Press the button (arrow) and insert
the head restraint into the guides.
2 Adjust the head restraint for your
personal comfort. Removal and installation - rear To remove the head restraint, pull it
outward with a firm movement. To
install it, press it down firmly. 530us054
This seat allows you to make additional
adjustments for:
1 Lumbar support
2 Shoulder support
3 Head restraint height
Comply with the adjustment in-
structions on page 48. Failure to
do so could result in diminished per-
sonal safety.< 1 Lumbar support You can adjust the backrest's contour
for additional support in the curvature
of your spine's lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column
receive supplementary support to help
you maintain a relaxed, upright posture. 530us025

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BMW comfort seat
*
BMW sports seat
*
>Press the front/rear of the switch:
Increase/Decrease curvature.
>Press the upper/lower end of the
switch:
Increase the upper/lower curvature. 2 Shoulder support Move the rocker switch in the direction
of the arrow to adjust the tilt angle of
the shoulder support.
You can use the adjustable upper back-
rest for supplementary support in the
shoulder region. This provides a re-
laxed driving position and helps relieve
stress on the shoulder muscles. 530us026
To obtain the optimal shoulder support
position, we recommend:
Driver and front passenger:
1 Adjust the upper backrest section
to its extreme rear position.
2 Adjust for the optimal seating posture
as described on page 48.
3 Bring the upper backrest section for-
ward until your shoulders enjoy firm
support.
Front passenger's seat adjusted for
relaxed traveling:
1 Adjust the upper backrest section to
its extreme rear position.
2 Increase the seat cushion tilt.
3 Tilt the backrest slightly further.
4 Bring the upper backrest section
forward.
Make corrections in the forward/
backward adjustment of the seat
to ensure that the safety belt still fits
firmly against your body. If you do not
do this, the protection provided by the
safety belt may be reduced.< 3 Head restraint height Move the switch in the desired direc-
tion.
Thigh support Pull the lever and adjust the position
of the thigh support for your personal
comfort. 530us053