BMW X5M 2018 Owners Manual

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

In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerssservice center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Turn
signal
Safety
information
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 250.
Replacement
21-watt bulb, PY 21W.1.Opening the hood, refer to page 2392.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 lights 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.
Replacing
the
vehicle
battery
General
information
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that you have a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair shopregister the vehicle battery to the vehicle afterthe battery has been replaced. Once the batjtery has been registered again, all comfort feajtures will be available without restriction andany 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.'

Charging
the
battery
General
information
Make sure that the battery is always suffij
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
A discharged battery is indicated by a
red indicator light.
The battery may need to be charged in the folj
lowing cases:'yWhen making frequent short-distance
drives.'yIf the vehicle is not used for more than a month.
Safety
information
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board netj
work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
a risk of damage to property. Only connect battery chargers for the vehicle battery to thestarting aid terminals in the engine compartj
ment.'

In
the
cargo
area
Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow.The fuse box is located behind the sound insujlation.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet on the bottom of the
fuse box.
Replacing
fuses
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you have a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop replace
the fuses.
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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, for instance if the airj bags trigger, an Emergency Request is autoj
matically initiated immediately after an accij
dent of corresponding severity. Automatic
Collision Notification is not affected by pressj
ing 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
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If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estabj
lished.'yThe LED flashes green when a connection to 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
General
information
Roadside Assistance can be reached around the clock in many countries. You can obtain asjsistance there in the event of a vehicle breakjdown.
Roadside
Assistance
Concept
BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a breakj down.
General
information
In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehij
cle's condition are sent directly to Roadside Assistance.
Roadside Assistance can also be contacted via
a Check Control message, refer to page 111.
Requirements'yActive ConnectedDrive contract, equipj
ment version with Intelligent emergency call or BMW ConnectedDrive services.'yCellular network reception.'yThe ignition is switched on.
Starting
Roadside
Assistance
If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices,
support is offered through Teleservice Diagnoj
sis.
Via iDrive:
1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW Assist"3."BMW Roadside Assistance"
A voice connection is established.
Teleservice
Diagnosis
Teleservice Diagnosis enables the wireless
transmission of detailed vehicle data that is imj
portant for vehicle diagnosis. This data is transmitted automatically.
A voice connection is established to Roadside
Assistance.
Starting
Teleservice
Help
Teleservice Help is a country-specific feature
that enables an in-depth diagnosis of the vehij
cle by Roadside Assistance via wireless transj mission.
You can launch Teleservice Help by requesting
it through Roadside Assistance.
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3.Control Display is switched on.4."Teleservice Help"
The driving ability of the vehicle can be rejstored for specific functions.
If this is not possible, further measures will be
initiated, for instance Roadside Assistance will
be informed.
Warning
triangle
1.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.
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.'

Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other vejhicle has a voltage of 12 volts. The voltage
information can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehij cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/powerconsumers in both vehicles.
Starting
aid
terminals
The starting aid terminal in the engine comj
partment acts as the battery's positive termij
nal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the battery negative terminal.
Connecting
the
cables To 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 thebattery, 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.
There is a risk of an accident. Switch all Intellij
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gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/
towing.'

Tow
fitting
General
information
The screw-in tow fitting should always be carj
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the vehicle.
The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 249, are together in the cargo
area.
Use of the tow fitting:
'yUse only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in.'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. Follow the notes on using the tow fitj
ting.'