technical data BMW X5 XDRIVE 30I 2010 E70 Owner's Manual
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X5 xDrive30i
X5 xDrive48i
X5 xDrive35d
X6 xDrive 35i
X6 xDrive 50i
X5 M
X6 MOwner's Manual for Vehicle
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with 
enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore 
have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize 
yourself with the information that we have compiled for you 
before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data 
and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use 
and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea-
tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance 
designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main-
taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service 
life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian models.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use 
the index, refer to page279.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
7Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
16iDrive
21Letters and numbers
22Voice activation system
Controls
26Opening and closing
43Adjusting
55Transporting children safely
59Driving
71Everything under control
82Technology for comfort, convenience 
and safety
102Lamps
107Climate
115Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
130Things to remember when driving
Navigation
140Navigation system
141Destination entry
150Destination guidance
157What to do if …
Entertainment
160On/off and tone
163Radio
166Satellite radio
171CD/DVD player and CD/DVD changer
178Music collection
183External devices
187DVD system in rear
Communications
202Telephone
213Contacts
215BMW Assist
Mobility
224Refueling
229Wheels and tires
239Under the hood
244Maintenance
246Care
250Replacing components
261Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
268Technical data
273Short commands of voice activation 
system
279Everything from A to Z
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This chapter contains the technical data,
the short commands of the voice activation
system, and the index that will direct you
as quickly as possible to the information
you are looking for.
Reference
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Technical data
Engine data
BMW X5 X5 xDrive30iX5 xDrive48iX5 xDrive35d
Displacement cu in/cmμ182.8/2,996 292.9/4,799 182.6/2,993
No. of cylinders 6 8 6
Maximum output hp 260 350 265
at engine speed rpm 6,600 6,300 4,200
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 225/305 350/475 425/580
at engine speed rpm 2,750 3,400-3,800 1,750-2,250
BMW X6 X6 xDrive35iX6 xDrive50i
Displacement cu in/cmμ181.8/2,979 268.2/4,395
No. of cylinders 6 8
Maximum output hp 300 400
at engine speed rpm 5,800-6,250 5,500-6,400
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 300/407 450/610
at engine speed rpm 1,400-5,000 1,750-4,500
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BMW X6
All dimensions given in inches/mm. 
Smallest turning circle diam.: 42.0 ft/12.8 m
Height with roof rack
*: 66.9 in/1,699 mm
With mixed tires
* the vehicle width may exceed the specified dimension.
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Capacities
BMW X5Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 22.5/85 Fuel grade: page225
of that reserve
X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35d
X5 xDrive48iUS gal/liters
US gal/litersapprox. 2.1/8
approx. 2.6/10
Windshield washer 
with headlamp washer system US quarts/liters approx. 6.9/6.5 For more details: page69
BMW X6Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 22.5/85 Fuel grade: page225
of that reserve
X6 xDrive35i
X6 xDrive50iUS gal/liters
US gal/litersapprox. 2.1/8
approx. 3.2/12
Windshield washer 
with headlamp washer system US quarts/liters approx. 6.9/6.5 For more details: page69
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Everything from A to Z
282 Children, transporting55
Child restraint devices55
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH56
Child-safety locks58
Child seats55
Chime, refer to Check 
Control77
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter121
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care246
Clock71
– 12h/24h mode80
– setting time79
Closing
– from inside30
– using remote control27
Closing fuel filler cap224
Clothes hooks119
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting 
engine60
Comfort access35
– observe in car wash37
– replacing battery37
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Comfort start, refer to Starting 
engine60
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure231
– wheel change256
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock59
Compartments, refer to 
Storage compartments119
Compass, digital116
Computer73
– displays in instrument 
panel73
– displays on Control 
Display74
Concierge service216
Condition Based Service 
CBS244Connecting car vacuum 
cleaner, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices121
Connecting headphones188
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption73
Consumption indicator, 
energy control72
Consumption statistics, refer 
to Average fuel 
consumption73
Contacts, creating213
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive
16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– setting brightness80
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Controls DVD system in 
rear187
Convenience operation
– glass sunroof28,29
– glass sunroof with comfort 
access36
– windows28,29
– windows with comfort 
access36
– with comfort access36
Coolant243
– checking level243
– temperature72
Cooling, maximum110
Cornering Brake Control 
CBC88
Country codes DVD173
Country information from 
BMW Online157
Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps106
Cradle for telephone or mobile 
phone119
Criteria for route150
Cruise control69
Cruising range73
Cup holders119Current playback
– external devices185
– of music collection180
Customer Relations218
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data268
D
Data268
– capacities272
– dimensions269
– engine268
– technical data268
– weights271
Data transfer220
Date71
– display format80
– retrieving71
– setting80
Daytime driving lamps103
Defrosting windows109
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation109
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows109
Deleting a trip149
Deleting special 
destinations146
Destination, entering by town/
city name141
Destination address, 
entering141,147
Destination entry using BMW 
Assist145
Destination for navigation
– entering141
– entering by voice147
– entering via map146
Destination guidance150
– bypassing a route 
section151
– changing specified 
route150
– continuing150
– starting150
– voice instructions152
– volume of voice 
instructions152
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Everything from A to Z
292 Switching on
– audio160
– CD changer160
– CD player160
– radio160
Swiveling headlamps, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light103
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
– status information19
– traffic information with 
navigation system153
T
Tachometer72
Tailgate33
Tail lamps251,254
– replacing bulbs251,254
Tank contents, refer to 
Capacities272
Target cursor for 
navigation146
Technical alterations, refer to 
For your own safety5
Technical data268
Telephone202
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
Teleservice Diagnosis217
Teleservice Help217
TeleServices, activating218
Temperature
– adjusting with automatic 
climate control109,113
– changing units of 
measure80
– refer to Coolant 
temperature72
Temperature display
– outside temperature71
– setting units80
– temperature warning71
Temperature warning71
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control69
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp253,2563rd row seats49
Tightening torque of the lug 
bolts, refer to After 
mounting258
Tilt alarm sensor, switching 
off35
Tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror53
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
activation times114
Tire inflation pressure 
monitoring, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor92
Tire inflation pressures229
– checking229
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM94
Tire Quality Grading235
Tires
– age235
– air loss93,95
– breaking-in130
– changing237
– condition236
– damage236
– flat tire, refer to Changing 
wheels256
– inflation pressure229
– inflation pressure 
monitoring, refer to FTM 
Flat Tire Monitor92
– new wheels and tires237
– pressure loss93,95
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor94
– replacing256
– retreaded tires237
– run-flat tires237
– size235
– tread236
– wear indicators236
– wheel/tire combination237
– winter tires238
TMC station, refer to Traffic 
information153
Tone
– control160
– middle setting162Tone on locking/unlocking28
Tools, refer to Onboard 
toolkit250
Top 50 of music 
collection180
Top View84
Torque
– engine268
– lug bolts, refer to After 
mounting258
Tow fitting263
Towing263
Town/city, for navigation141
Tow-starting263,264
TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor94
– resetting system94
– system limits94
– warning lamp95
Track, selecting on CD172
TRACTION, refer to DTC89
Traction-assist feature, refer 
to DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control88
Traction control, refer to 
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control88
Traffic bulletins
– categories155
– filtering155
Traffic bulletins for 
navigation
153
– in map display155
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic 
information153
– refer to Route, bypassing 
sections151
Traffic information for 
navigation during 
destination guidance155
Transmission
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic64
– manually releasing 
transmission lock on 
automatic transmission with 
Steptronic66
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