BMW X5 4.4I 2002 Owners Manual
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Index Technical data
Repairs
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Under the cargo area floor in a pocket.
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Front 1. Move the wiper to a fold-out position
(refer to page 69)
2. Lift the wiper arm and press the
securing spring (arrow)
3. Pull the wiper blade off toward the
wiper arm
4. Insert the new blade and snap it into
place.
Fold the wipers back down onto
the windshield before you turn the
ignition key to position 1 or 2 again. If
you do not, they could be damaged.< 530de300
Rear
1. Hold the wiper blade on the window
and remove/unclip the wiper arm at
the articulated joint (arrow)
2. Insert a new wiper blade and press it
on/clip it into the wiper arm.
Use only wiper blades approved
by BMW.< 530de301
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades
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Lamps and bulbsThe lamps and bulbs make essential
contributions to the safety of your
vehicle. For this reason, follow the
instructions below carefully when
replacing a bulb. If you are not familiar
with any of the procedures, consult
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
center.
Do not touch the glass portion of a
new bulb with your bare hands
since even small amounts of impurities
burn into the surface and reduce the
service life of the bulb. Use a clean
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-
rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic
base.<
A replacement bulb set is available from
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
center.
Whenever working on the elec-
trical system, switch off the elec-
trical accessory you are working on or
disconnect the cable from the negative
terminal of the battery. Failure to do this
could result in short circuits.
To prevent injuries and damage,
comply with any instructions provided
by the bulb manufacturer.<
The right side of the engine compart-
ment.
1 Low beams
2 High beams
For checking and adjusting head-
lamp aim, please contact your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.< Low beams H7 bulb, 55 watts
The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and
protective gloves. Failure to comply
with this precaution could lead to injury
if the bulb is accidentally damaged
during replacement.< 530de302
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left
(arrow) and remove
2. Remove and replace the bulb. High beams HB3 bulb, 60 watts
The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and
protective gloves. Failure to comply
with this precaution could lead to injury
if the bulb is accidentally damaged
during replacement.<
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove
2. Disconnect the plug
3. Plug the new bulb into the plug
connector. Be sure that it is securely
engaged
4. Install in the opposite order.
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Lamps and bulbs
When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following:
>Do not wipe dry (scratches). Never
use abrasives or strong solvents to
clean the covers
>Remove dirt and contamination (such
as insects) by soaking with BMW Car
Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty
of water
>Always use a deicer spray to remove
accumulated ice and snow Ð never
use a scraper.<
Xenon lamps
*
The operating life of these lamp units is
extremely long and the likelihood of
failure very low, provided that they are
not switched on and off a very great
number of times. If one of these bulbs
should nevertheless fail, it is possible to
continue driving with great caution
using the fog lamps, provided traffic
laws in your area do not prohibit this.
Because of the extremely high
voltages involved, any work on the
xenon lighting system should be carried
out by technically-qualified personnel
only. Failure to comply with this creates
a risk of fatal injury.< Turn signal indicators/Standing
lamps (side marker lamps), front Dual-filament bulb, 28/8 watts
Please contact a BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center in case of a malfunction.
Side turn signal indicators5 watt bulb
1. Use finger pressure against the rear
end of the lamp (arrow) to press it
forward for removal
2. Press gently on the bulb and turn it to
the left to remove it
3. Replace the bulb.530de304
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Lamps and bulbs Front fog lamps H3 bulb, 55 watts
The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and
protective gloves. Failure to comply
with this precaution could lead to injury
if the bulb is damaged during replace-
ment.<
1. Pull the cover in front of the fog lamp
forward
2. Loosen the two screws (arrows) and
remove the fog lamp
3. Turn the cover cap on the rear of the
fog lamp to the left and remove
4. Unhook the wire clamp, remove the
contact base and replace the bulb. 530us110
Tail lamp assembly Tail lamp 2: 21/5 watt bulb
Remaining bulbs: 21 watts
1 Turn signal
indicator yellow or white
2 Rear lamps/
Side marker lamps red
3 Backup lamps white
4 Brake lamps red
5 Reflector red530de212
Lamps in the side panel:
1. Open the cover in the side panel
2. Lift the side panel if necessary
3. Press gently on the bulb holder and
turn it to the left to remove it
4. Remove the bulb. 530de305
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Lamps and bulbs Changing a wheel Lamps in the tailgate:
1. Unclip the trim panel in the tailgate
with a screwdriver
2. Press gently on the bulb holder and
turn it to the left to remove it
3. Remove the bulb. Center (high-mount) brake lamp LED strip in the rear spoiler: please
contact a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
center in case of a malfunction. 530de306
License plate lamps 5 watt bulb
1. Press the lamp out to the side with a
screwdriver
2. Remove the lamp and replace the
bulb. 530de307
Safety measures in the event of a
flat tire or wheel change: stop the
vehicle as far as possible from passing
traffic. Park on a firm, flat, surface.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers.
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead position, remove the key and
engage the steering lock. Shift into 1st
or reverse (selector lever in "Park" with
automatic transmission) and engage
the parking brake.
All passengers should be outside the
vehicle and well away from your imme-
diate working area (behind a guardrail,
for instance).
If a warning triangle or portable hazard
warning lamp is required, set it up on
the roadside at an appropriate distance
from the rear of the vehicle.
Comply with all safety guidelines and
regulations.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm
surface which is not slippery. Avoid
jacking the vehicle up on a soft or slip-
pery surface (snow, ice, very smooth
surfaces, etc.), since it could slide side-
ways.
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Changing a wheel Position the jack on a firm support
surface.
Do not place wooden blocks or similar
objects under the jack. If this is done,
the jack might not be able to reach its
full support capacity because of the
limited height.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the
engine when the vehicle is supported
by the jack. Failure to comply with this
creates a risk of fatal injury.<
What you will need In order to avoid rattling noises later,
note the position of the tools when you
remove them and return them to their
original position when you are through
using them.
>Two wedges (wheel chocks)
Open the liftgate and tailgate.
In the cargo area, fold up the floor
cover or pull-out cargo floor, refer to
page 125 or 126.
Take out the wedges (arrow) next to
the spare wheel 530us117
>Lug wrench
Is located next to the spare wheel 530us120
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Changing a wheel >Handle for the jack
Remove from its holder530de213
>Jack
Remove the rubber band from the
holder (arrow) and take out the jack.
When you have completed work,
screw the jack all the way back
down, remove the handle and insert it
into its holder. 530de333
Spare wheel1. Loosen the wing nut 1
2. Remove the plate 2 to the side
3. Unscrew the threaded rod 3
completely. 530us118
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Changing a wheel Removal aid for the spare wheelBy using this device, you do not have to
lift the spare wheel out of the recess by
hand.
Its task is to help you to move the wheel
onto the tailgate, from where you can
easily lift it off.
1. Close the tailgate again
2. Grasp the handle of the removal aid
behind the spare wheel with both
hands and pull upward over the
tailgate (arrow) 530de310
3. Hook both buckles into the latch of
the tailgate (arrow); the tailgate is
released530de311
4. Remove the support rod from the
bracket 530de312
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Changing a wheel 5. Press the tailgate down and hold it
there. The spare wheel is now pulled
by means of the removal aid onto the
tailgate
Hold the tailgate in the opened
position and do not allow it to
retract sharply upward. If you do so,
there is a risk of personal injury and
vehicle damage.< 530de313
6. Insert the support rod in the tailgate
lock and press down until it engages
(arrow 1); then lock hook of rod in
striker (arrow 2)
Be sure that the support rod is
locked firmly in place. If you fail to
do so, it could retract sharply upward
and cause personal injury and vehicle
damage.<
7. You can now release the locked tail-
gate and take the spare wheel down
from the tailgate. It is recommended
that you leave the tailgate locked into
place until you have completed the
wheel change and placed the wheel
with the defective tire into the
removal aid. 530de314
Procedure1. Read carefully and comply with the
safety precautions on page 156
2. Secure the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling:
Place the wedges (chocks) behind
the wheels on the side opposite the
side you are lifting. If the vehicle is
parked on a downward slope, place
the wedges securely in front of the
wheels. If the wheel must be
changed on a surface with a more
severe slope, take additional precau-
tions to secure the vehicle from
rolling
3. Loosen the lug bolts 1/2-turn
4. Insert the jack handle into the jack
(refer to the illustration in the next
column)