BMW X5M 2020 Owners Manual

Safety
information
Warning
Danger
of
jamming
with
folding
down
the
back#j rests.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j ment
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
of
the
headrestraint
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
Warning
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
lim#j ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
adjust#j ment
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securelyagainst
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
cor#j
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
re#j
straints
or
remove
them.
NOTICE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding
down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j age
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest
including
head
restraint
is
clear
when
folding
down.
Reclining
the
backrest
From
the
rear
Pull
the
lever
and
fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
for#j ward.
From
the
cargo
area
Pull
the
corresponding
lever
in
the
cargo
area
to release
the
rear
seat
backrest.
'xLeft
lever:
fold
down
the
left
and
middle
rearseat
backrest.'xRight
lever:
fold
down
the
right
rear
seatbackrest.
Folding
back
the
backrest
Return
the
rear
seat
backrest
to
the
seating
posi#j
tion
and
engage
it.
The
red
marking
behind
the lever
disappears
completely.
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Folding
down
the
center
section
Fold
down
the
center
armrest
and
pull
on
the
strap.
Cargo
cover
Safety
information
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j
tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones,
can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
whiledriving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
Warning
A
cargo
cover
that
snaps
back
quickly
can
jam
body
parts
or
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
let
the
cargo
cover
snap
back
into
place.
Warning
An
incorrectly
inserted
cargo
cover
can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior,
such
as
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
a
braking
or
evasive
ma#j neuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Make
sure
the
cargo
cover
is
securely
engaged
in
the
brackets.
Closing
Pull
out
the
cargo
cover,
arrow
1,
and
hook
both sides
into
the
brackets,
arrow
2.
Removing
The
cover
can
be
removed
to
load
bulky
lug#j gage.
Press
the
release
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
the
cargo
cover
out
toward
the
rear,
arrow
2.
Stowing
The
cargo
cover
can
be
stowed
in
the
storage compartment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel.
1.Open
the
storage
compartment
on
the
left
side.
Storage
compartment
on
the
left
side,
refer
to
page
310.2.Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.3.Turn
the
cargo
cover
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4.Stow
the
cargo
cover
on
the
left
and
lower
iton
the
right
side.
Make
sure
that
the
cargo
cover
is
positioned correctly
in
the
right
holder
and
that
it
clearly engages.5.Push
the
cargo
floor
down
and
close
the
stor#j
age
compartment
on
the
left
side.
Installing
Slide
the
cover
forward
horizontally
into
the
two side
brackets.
Make
sure
that
the
cover
audibly
engages
on
both
sides.
Electric
cargo
cover
Concept
The
electric
cargo
cover
opens
and
closes
auto#j
matically
with
the
tailgate.
The
cargo
cover
can
be
lowered
below
the
cargo
floor
panel
to
stow bulky
items
or
luggage.
General
information Items
in
the
range
of
movement
are
detected.
The
cargo
cover
stops
automatically
to
prevent
damage.
Safety
information
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
whiledriving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
Warning
Pinching
of
body
parts
may
occur
during
opera#j
tion
of
the
electric
cargo
cover.
Items
in
the
range
of
movement
may
damage
the
cargo
cover.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j ment
of
the
electric
cargo
cover
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
In
addition,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
cover
in
the
cargo
floor
is
clear
during
lowering.
NOTICE
Items
on
the
storage
shelf
may
damage
it.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
deposit
any
objects
on
the
cargo
cover.
NOTICE
The
manual
operation
of
the
electric
cargo cover
by
hand
may
damage
the
cover.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Use
the
buttons
in
the
cargo
area
for
operation.
Overview
Positions
of
the
cargo
cover
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'xAutomatic
position,
arrow
1.'xBase
position,
arrow
2.
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
The
buttons
of
the
cargo
cover
are
located
in
thecargo
area
on
the
left
side.
Switching
between
automatic
and
base
position.
Lowering
or
raising
the
cargo
cover.
Opening
the
cargo
cover
When
the
tailgate
is
opened,
the
cargo
cover
is opened
up
to
the
automatic
position.
To
open
the
cargo
cover
completely
up
to
the
base
position:
Press
the
button.
Closing
the
cargo
cover Press
the
button.
The
cargo
cover
will
be
closed
up
to
the
auto#j
matic
position.
When
the
tailgate
is
closed,
the
cargo
cover
will be
closed
completely.
The
cargo
cover
will
not
be
closed
automatically
when
it
is
in
the
base
position
while
the
tailgate
is closing.
Lowering
the
cargo
cover
The
cargo
cover
can
be
lowered
to
stow
bulky
luggage.
Press
the
button.
The
cargo
cover
is
lowered
below
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Raising
the
cargo
cover'xPress
the
button.
The
cargo
cover
is
raised
to
the
base
position.'xPress
the
button.
The
cargo
cover
is
raised
to
the
base
position
and
closes
up
to
the
automatic
posi#j
tion.
Malfunctions
'xIf
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
certain
value
when
closing
the
cargo
cover,
for
example
due
to
items
in
the
range
of
motion,
the
cover will
disengage
from
the
mounting.
The
cargocover
stops
in
the
guide
rail.
To
restore
the
functionality,
close
the
cargo
cover
by
hand,
arrow
1,
until
it
engages
in
the
mounting,
arrow
2.
'xExcessive
or
insufficient
ambient
tempera#j
tures
may
lead
to
the
deactivation
of
the cargo
cover.
When
the
temperature
is
within
normal
range
again,
such
as
by
switching
on
the
air
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'xThe
function
will
be
deactivated
when
the
system
can
no
longer
detect
the
position
of the
cargo
cover.
An
initialization
is
required.
Initializing
Functional
requirements
'xVehicle
is
parked
in
a
horizontal
position.'xDrive-ready
state
is
activated.'xThe
area
of
movement
of
the
cargo
cover
is
clear.'xExternal
temperature
is
above
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BMW
X5
M
TechnologyVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
High-performance
engine
General
information With
a
displacement
of
4.4
liters,
the
V8
high-performance
engine
generates
a
maximum
power
of
600
hp,
with
Competition
Package
617
hp,
and
a
maximum
torque
of
553
lbs
ft/750
Nm.
With
its
spontaneous
re#j
sponse
behavior,
a
speed
range
of
wide
utility
re#j
sults.
The
maximum
engine
speed
is
7,200
rpm
and
is
electronically
controlled.
Because
of
the high
engine
dynamics,
the
maximum
engine
speed
with
the
vehicle
stationary
is
reduced.
Warm-up
During
the
engine
warm-up
phase,
the
high-per#j formance
engine
has
a
somewhat
rougher
run#j
ning
behavior
because
of
the
emission
controls.
During
the
engine
warm-up
phase,
the
start
oc#j
curs
at
an
increased
idle
speed,
which
leads
to increased
exhaust
system
noises.
Additional
information:
Tachometer,
refer
to
page
156.
Engine
oil
temperature,
refer
to
page
156.
Compound
brake
General
information
The
high-performance
braking
system
has
per#j
forated
compound
brake
discs.
Due
to
the
specific
layout,
temporary
functional
noise
may
occur
after
an
extended
minor
brake
load.
The
functional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
per#j
formance,
operational
reliability,
and
durability
of the
brake.
Correct
braking
To
prevent
functional
noises,
it
is
expedient
to
apply
the
brakes
hard
a
few
times
in
regular
in#j
tervals.
Ensure
that
the
traffic
situation
permits the
brake
operations.
With
moisture
on
the
brake
discs,
the
brake
sys#j
tem
may
be
operated
dry
to
prevent
noise.
Drivetrain
The
M
xDrive
all-wheel-drive
system
establishes
variable
torque
distribution
to
the
front
and
rear
axles.
The
combination
of
M
xDrive,
active
M
dif#j ferential,
and
an
Adaptive
M
suspension
in
thisvehicle
ensures
a
high
degree
of
driving
dynam#j
ics
that
is
typical
of
BMW
M.
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
ach#j ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control.
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
de#j
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
installing new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conser#jvatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Ob#j
serve
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
respective parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Drive
at
varying
engine
and
road
speeds,
but
do not
exceed
5,500
rpm
and
106
mph/170
km/h.
Avoid
full
load
or
kickdown
under
all
circumstan#j
ces.
At
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Have
drive-in
checkup
maintenance
performed.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
to
3,100
miles/5,000
km
The
engine
and
road
speed
can
gradually
be
in#jcreased
to
a
constant
speed
of
137
mph/220
km/h.
Use
the
maximum
speed
of
155
mph/250
km/h
only
briefly,
for
instance
when
passing.
Tires
Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they
achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-in time.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system For
M
compound
brake:
Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
of
the
M
Compound
brake
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
ap#j prox.
300
miles/500
km.
Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
Following
part
replacement
Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
com#j
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Driving
on
poor
roads
Concept
Because
of
its
greater
ground
clearance,
the
ve#j hicle
can
be
driven
on
a
variety
of
road
types
andqualities.
All-wheel
drive
can
help
improve
forward
mo#j mentum.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Objects
in
unpaved
areas,
for
instance
stones or
branches,
can
damage
the
vehicle.
There
isa
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
drive
onunpaved
terrain.
When
driving
on
poor
roads
For
your
own
safety,
for
the
safety
of
passengers and
of
the
vehicle,
heed
the
following
points:
'xFamiliarize
yourself
with
the
vehicle
before
driving.'xDo
not
take
risks
when
driving.'xAdjust
the
speed
to
the
road
surface
condi#j tions.
The
steeper
and
more
uneven
the
road
surface,
the
slower
the
speed
should
be.'xWhen
driving
on
steep
uphill
or
downhill
grades:
add
engine
oil
and
coolant
up
to
near
the
MAX
mark.'xOn
steep
downhill
grades,
use
Hill
Descent Control
HDC.'xAvoid
that
the
chassis
bottom
coming
in
con#j
tact
with
the
ground.
The
ground
clearance
is
no
more
than
7.8
in#j
ches/20
cm
and
can
vary
according
to
the
ve#j
hicle's
load.'xWhen
wheels
continue
to
spin,
depress
the
accelerator
so
that
driving
stability
control
systems
can
distribute
the
driving
force
to
the wheels.
Activate
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM
if
necessary.After
a
trip
on
poor
roads
After
a
trip
on
poor
roads,
check
wheels
and
tires
for
damage
to
maintain
driving
safety.
Clear heavy
soiling
from
the
body.
General
driving
notes
Closing
the
tailgate
Safety
information
Warning
An
open
tailgate
protrudes
from
the
vehicle
and
can
endanger
occupants
and
other
traffic
par#j
ticipants
or
damage
the
vehicle
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
In addition,
exhaust
fumes
may
enter
the
car's
in#j
terior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
drive
with
the
tailgate
open.
Driving
with
the
tailgate
open
If
driving
with
the
tailgate
open
cannot
be
avoided:
'xClose
all
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof.'xGreatly
increase
the
air
flow
from
the
vents.'xDrive
moderately.
Hot
exhaust
gas
system
Warning
High
temperatures
can
occur
underneath
the body,
for
instance
caused
by
the
exhaust
gassystem,
while
driving.
Contact
with
the
exhaust
gas
system
can
cause
burns.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
touch
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j tem,
including
the
exhaust
pipe.
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Warning
If
combustible
materials,
such
as
leaves
or
grass,
come
in
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
ex#j
haust
gas
system,
these
materials
can
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injuries.
Do
not
re#j move
the
heat
shields
installed
and
never
apply
undercoating
to
them.
Make
sure
that
no
com#j
bustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
with
hot
vehicle
parts
in
driving
operation,
idle
or
during
parking.
Mobile
communication
devices
in
the
vehicle
Warning
Vehicle
electronics
and
mobile
phones
can
in#j fluence
one
another.
There
is
radiation
due
to the
transmission
operations
of
mobile
phones.There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
toproperty.
If
possible,
in
the
car's
interior
useonly
mobile
phones
with
direct
connections
to
an
exterior
antenna
in
order
to
exclude
mutual interference
and
deflect
the
radiation
from
thecar's
interior.
Hydroplaning
On
wet
or
slushy
roads,
a
wedge
of
water
canform
between
the
tires
and
road
surface.
This
phenomenon
is
referred
to
as
hydroplaning.
It
is
characterized
by
a
partial
or
complete
loss
of contact
between
the
tires
and
the
road
surface,ultimately
undermining
your
ability
to
steer
and
brake
the
vehicle.
Driving
through
water General
information
When
driving
through
water,
follow
the
following:
'xDeactivate
Auto
Start/Stop
function.'xDrive
through
calm
water
only.'xDrive
through
water
only
if
it
is
not
deeper
than
maximum
9.8
inches/25
cm.'xDrive
through
water
no
faster
than
walking
speed,
up
to
3
mph/5
km/h.
Safety
information
NOTICE
When
driving
too
quickly
through
too
deep
wa#j
ter,
water
can
enter
into
the
engine
compart#j
ment,
the
electrical
system
or
the
transmission.There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
driving
through
water,
do
not
exceed
the
maxi#j mum
indicated
water
level
and
the
maximum
speed
for
driving
through
water.
Braking
safely
General
information The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
Antilock
Braking
System
ABS
as
a
standard
feature.
Perform
an
emergency
stop
in
situations
that
re#j
quire
such.
Steering
is
still
responsive.
You
can
still
avoid
any
obstacles
with
a
minimum
of
steering
effort.
The
pulsing
of
the
brake
pedal
indicates
that
the
Antilock
Braking
System
ABS
is
in
its
active
mode.
In
certain
braking
situations,
the
perforated
brake discs
can
emit
functional
noises.
However,
func#j
tional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
performance
and
operational
reliability
of
the
brake.
Objects
in
the
area
around
the
pedals
Warning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannotenter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
Use
floor
mats
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that
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
safely
attached
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats. Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearance
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
mats
are
se#j
curely
fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
Pedal
feel
when
driving
off After
turning
on
the
drive-ready
state
from
theidle
state,
the
pedal
may
feel
unusual,
short
pedal
distance.
After
the
brake
pedal
has
been fully
released,
the
pedal
will
feel
as
usual
again.
Driving
in
wet
conditions When
roads
are
wet,
salted,
or
in
heavy
rain,
gen#j
tly
press
the
brake
pedal
every
few
miles.
Ensure
that
this
action
does
not
endanger
other traffic.
The
heat
generated
during
braking
dries
brake discs
and
brake
pads
and
protects
them
againstcorrosion.
In
this
way
braking
efficiency
will
be
available
when
you
need
it.
Hills
General
information
Drive
long
or
steep
downhill
gradients
in
the
gear
that
requires
least
braking
effort.
Otherwise,
the
brakes
may
overheat
and
reduce
brake
effi#j
ciency.
You
can
increase
the
engine's
braking
effect
by shifting
down,
going
all
the
way
to
first
gear,
if needed.Safety
information
Warning
Light
but
consistent
brake
pressure
can
lead
to
high
temperatures,
brakes
wearing
out
and possibly
even
brake
failure.
There
is
a
risk
ofaccident.
Avoid
placing
excessive
stress
on
the
brake
system.
Warning
In
idle
state
or
with
the
engine
switched
off,
safety
functions,
for
instance
engine
braking
ef#j
fect,
braking
assistance
and
steering
assis#j
tance,
may
not
be
available.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
attempt
to
drive
in
idle
state
or
with
the
engine
switched
off.
Brake
disc
corrosion
Corrosion
on
the
brake
discs
and
contamination
on
the
brake
pads
are
increased
by
the
following
circumstances:
'xLow
mileage.'xExtended
periods
when
the
vehicle
is
not
used
at
all.'xInfrequent
use
of
the
brakes.'xAggressive,
acidic,
or
alkaline
cleaning
agents.
Corrosion
buildup
on
the
brake
discs
will
cause
a pulsating
effect
on
the
brakes
in
their
response
-
generally
this
cannot
be
corrected.
Condensation
water
under
the
parked
vehicle
When
using
the
automatic
climate
control,
con#j
densation
water
develops
and
collects
under#j
neath
the
vehicle.
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