BMW X5M 2017 Owners Manual

NOTE
Dirty bulbs have a reduced service life.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not hold
new bulbs with your bare hands. Use a clean
cloth or something similar, or hold the bulb by
its base.'

Overview1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher3Turn signal
Xenon
headlights
Cornering lamp, low beams and high beams
are designed with xenon technology.
The parking lights and daylight running lights are made using LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
LED
headlightsWith LED headlights, all front lights and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerssservice center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Turn
signal Safety
information
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 230.
Replacement
21-watt bulb, PY 21W.
1.Opening the hood, refer to page 2192.Unscrew the lid counterclockwise and rej
move it carefully.The bulb is attached to the lid.3.Turn the bulb clockwise to remove it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order.
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
LED
front
fog
lights
These front fog lights are made using LED
technology. In the case of a malfunction, conj
tact a dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop.
Tail
lights,
bulb
replacement
LED
tail
lights
These tail lamps are made using LED technolj ogy. In the case of a malfunction, contact a
dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Vehicle
battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be rej quested from a dealerss service center or anjother qualified service center or repair shop.
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Replacing
the
vehicle
battery
General
information
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have a dealerss service center or anjother qualified service center or repair shop
register the vehicle battery to the vehicle after
the battery has been replaced. Once the batj tery has been registered again, all comfort feaj
tures will be available without restriction and
any Check Control messages displayed which
relate to comfort features will disappear.
Safety
information NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehij
cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on
compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealerss service center.'

FusesSafety
information WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is a risk of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse.
Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a subj
stitute of another color or amperage rating.'

Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red light in the button flashes when the
hazard warning flashers are activated.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Rej
quest can be made through the system.
General
information Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable conj
ditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Functional
requirements
'yThe SIM card integrated in the vehicle hasbeen activated.'yThe radio-ready state is switched on.'yThe Assist system is functional.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, such as if the airbags
trigger, an Emergency Request is automatij
cally initiated immediately after a severe accij
dent. Automatic Collision Notification is not afj
fected by pressing the SOS button.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
manually
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the button lights up green.'yThe LED is illuminated green when an
Emergency Request has been initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the Control
Display, the Emergency Request can be
aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estabj
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'yThe LED flashes green when a connectionto the BMW Response Center has been
established.
The BMW Response Center then makes contact with you and takes further steps to
help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circumj
stances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serves to deterj
mine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it canbe established.
Even if you can no longer hear the BMW Response Center through the loudspeakj
ers, the BMW Response Center may still
be able to hear you.
The BMW Response Center ends the Emerj
gency Request.
Roadside
Assistance
Service
availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain asj sistance there in the event of a vehicle breakjdown.
Roadside
Assistance
The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed via iDrive or a connection to Roadj
side Assistance can be established directly.
Warning
triangle1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Lift the warning triangle slightly and rej
move in the direction of the car's interior.
First-aid
kit
General
information
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contentsregularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
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Storage
The first-aid kit is located behind the left-hand
cover in the cargo area.
To open, pull on the handle.
Jump-starting
General
information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables. Only use jumper caj
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety
information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not touch any componentsthat are under voltage.'

Connecting
the
cablesTo prevent personal injury or damage to bothvehicles, adhere strictly to the following procejdure.1.Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid terj
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assisj
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal ofthe battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting
the
engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an inj creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to bestarted in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successj
ful, wait a few minutes before making anj
other attempt in order to allow the disj
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the rej verse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing
Safety
information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
for instance approach control warning with
braking function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.'

'yDo not lift or secure the vehicle by its towfitting, body parts, or suspension parts.'

'yUse the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.'yAvoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, for instance do not lift the vehicle by the towfitting.
Safety
information
NOTE
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there may be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is a risk of damage to propj
erty. Observe the notes on using the tow fitj
ting.'