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and smooth driving style reduces fuel con-
sumption.
Avoiding high engine speeds
Driving at a low engine speed reduces fuel con-
sumption and minimizes wear.
Taking advantage of coasting
The flow of fuel is interrupted when coasting.
Switching off engine during longer
stops
Switch off the engine at longer stops such as
traffic signals, railroad crossings, or in traffic
jams. Even having the engine switched off for
approx. 4 seconds results in fuel savings.
Switching off functions currently not
required
Functions such as air conditioning, seat heat-
ing, or rear window defrosting consume a lot of
energy and require additional fuel. Their influ-
ence is particularly pronounced in city traffic
and stop & go operation. For this reason, it is a
good idea to switch these functions off when
they are not really needed.
Having maintenance carried out
Have the vehicle serviced regularly in order to
achieve the optimum economy and service life
of your vehicle. BMW recommends having the
maintenance performed by a BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center. Also please pay atten-
tion to the BMW maintenance system, refer to
page245.
General driving notes
Closing liftgate/tailgate
Operate the vehicle only when the tail-
gate and liftgate are completely closed.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter into the
passenger compartment. gate open:
1.Close all windows and the panorama glass
sunroof.
2.Increase the air volume of the automatic
climate control to a high level, refer to
page108.
Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles, extremely high temper-
atures are generated on the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to it, and never apply undercoating to
them. When driving, standing at idle and while
parking take care to avoid possible contact
between the hot exhaust system and any highly
flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass,
etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, and with it
the risk of serious property damage as well as
personal injury. Do not touch hot tailpipes, as
otherwise there is a danger of burns.<
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads,
reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge
of water can form between tires and road sur-
face. This phenomenon is referred to as hydro-
planing, and 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.<
The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tread
depth of the tires decreases, also refer to Mini-
mum tread depth on page238.
Driving through water
Do not drive through water on the road if it
is deeper than 20 in/50 cm, and then only
at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the
vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the
transmission may be damaged.<
Braking safely
Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature. In situations that require it, it is best to
brake with full force. Since the vehicle maintains
steering responsiveness, you can still avoid

Things to remember when driving
132 >Cover sharp edges and corners.
>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
opposite buckle.
>Do not pile objects higher than the top edge
of the backrest.
>Wrap sharp-edged or pointed objects
which could strike the rear window while
driving.
Securing cargo
>Use the luggage net*, retaining straps*, or
securing straps to hold down small and
lightweight luggage and cargo.
>For larger and heavier pieces, heavy-duty
cargo straps
* are available from your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Four lashing
eyes mounted in the cargo bay are used to
secure these heavy-duty cargo straps, refer
to illustration.
>Please observe the special instructions
supplied with the heavy-duty cargo straps.
Position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan-
ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden
braking or evasive maneuvers are necessary.
Use only the lashing eyes to secure heavy-duty
cargo straps, refer to illustration, otherwise the
cargo straps could become detached or the
vehicle could be damaged.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page264, as excessive loads can pose a
safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of traffic safety laws. You should never transport unsecured heavy or
hard objects in the passenger compartment, as
they could fly around and pose a safety hazard
to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt brak-
ing or evasive maneuvers.<
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Please comply with the precau-
tions included with the installation instructions.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
its handling and steering response. You should
therefore always remember not to exceed the
approved roof load capacity, the approved
gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when
loading the rack.
You can find the specified weights under
Weights on page264.
The load on the roof must be evenly distributed
and must not extend outward beyond the limits
of the loading surface. Always stow the heaviest
pieces on the bottom. Be sure that adequate
clearance is maintained for raising the pan-
orama glass sunroof, and that objects do not
project into the opening path of the liftgate.
Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.

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Navigation
Mobility
Creating and editing voice phone
book*
Store entry:
An entry always consists of a name and phone
number.
Delete entry:
You can delete any entry from the voice phone
book.
Delete all entries:
{Delete phone book} deletes all entries in the
phone book.
Have entries read aloud and select:
You can have all the entries of your voice phone
book read aloud in the order of input and select
a certain entry to establish a connection:
Selecting an entry
The connection to the phone number of the
selected entry is established.
Redialing
The {Redial} command opens "Redial".
Notes
Important for voice commands
For voice commands, keep the following in
mind:
>Issue the commands smoothly and at nor-
mal volume, avoiding excessive emphases
and pauses.
>Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof
closed to prevent interference from ambi-
ent noise.
>Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
Mounting/removing snap-in
adapter
1.Press the area 1 around the button and
remove the cover
*. 1.{Save name}.
The dialog for storing a name is
opened.
2.Speak the name.
The spoken length of the names in the
phone book must not exceed approx.
2seconds.
3.Say the phone number when prompted.
4.To store the phone number:
{Save}.
1.{Delete name}.
The dialog for deleting an entry is
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.
1.{Delete phone book}.
The dialog for deleting phone book is
opened.
2.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.
3.Confirm the repeated prompt with
{Yes}.
1.{Read phone book}.
The dialog for reading phone book is
opened.
2.{Dial number} when the desired entry is
read aloud.
1.{Dial name}.
The dialog for selecting an entry is
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.

Technical data
264
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
X5 3.0siX5 4.8i
Curb weight with 3rd row seats
lbs./kg 4,916/2,230 5,247/2,380
Approved gross vehicle weight
without 3rd row seatslbs./kg
lbs./kg6,327/2,870
6,008/2,7256,537/2,965
6,173/2,800
Load
without 3rd row seatslbs./kg
lbs./kg1,411/640
1,268/5751,290/585
1,102/500
Approved front axle load
without 3rd row seatslbs./kg
lbs./kg2,767/1,255
2,778/1,2603,020/1,370
3,020/1,370
Approved rear axle load
without 3rd row seatslbs./kg
lbs./kg3,803/1,725
3,395/1,5403,869/1,755
3,395/1,540
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100 220/100
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 21.9-61.8/620-1,750 21.9-61.8/620-1,750
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 22.5/85 Fuel grade: page233
of that reserve
X5 3.0si
X5 4.8iUS gal/liters
US gal/litersapprox. 2.1/8
approx. 2.6/10
Windshield washer with
headlamp washer system US quarts/liters approx. 6.9/6.5For more details: page68

Everything from A to Z
274 Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness82
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Controls of DVD system in
rear192
Convenient operation
– panorama glass
sunroof30,32
– panorama glass sunroof with
comfort access37
– windows30,32
– windows with comfort
access37
– with comfort access37
Coolant244
– checking level244
– temperature72
Cooling, maximum109
Cornering Brake Control
CBC88
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps105
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone119
Cruise control69
Cruising range73
Cup holders120
Curb weight, refer to
Weights264
Current fuel consumption72
"Current position"157
Current position
– displaying157
– entering146
– storing146
"Customer
Relations"218,226
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data262
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data262
– capacities264
– dimensions263
– engine262
– technical data262
– weights264
"Date"82
Date71
– display format82
– retrieving71
– setting82
"Date format"82
"Daytime running lamps"103
Daytime running lamps103
"Deactivated"45
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defrosting windows108
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation108
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows108
"Delete address book" for
navigation system147
"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone217
"Delete data" for navigation
system147
"Delete" for mobile
phone217
Destination address
– deleting147
– entering139,141
Destination for navigation
– destination list145
– entry138
– selecting from address
book147
– selecting using
information144
– selecting using voice141
– storing146Destination guidance150
– canceling voice
instructions54
– changing specified
route148
– displaying route151
– distance and arrival150
– ending/continuing150
– starting150
– voice instructions153
– volume of voice
instructions154
Destination list for navigation
system
145
Destinations recently driven
to145
"Details"
– DVD system in the rear200
– in audio mode190
"Dial" for mobile phone215
"Dial number"215
"Diamond button"54
Digital clock71
Digital compass117
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio169
Dimensions263
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals66
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions153
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book146
Direct selection buttons21
Displacement, refer to Engine
data262
"Display"82
Display, refer to iDrive16
Displaying images200
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting105
"Display off"21
Displays, refer to Instrument
panel12
"Display settings"82,99
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display99

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Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access38
– remote control battery194
– vehicle battery253
Distance, refer to
Computer73
"Distance to dest."74
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer73
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control84
Door entry lighting105
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock31
Door locking, confirmation
signals31
"Door locks"30,31,76
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control29
DOT Quality Grades237
Downhill driving assistance,
refer to HDC90
Draft-free ventilation110
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders120
"Driver's door only"30
Driver's seat, calibrating49
"Driver's seat climate"51
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams102
Driving on poor roads133
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route151
Driving stability control
systems88
Driving through water129
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes128
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function109
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function109DSC Dynamic Stability
Control89
– indicator lamp13,89
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control89
– activating89
– indicator lamp90
"DVD"182
– for DVD system in rear194
DVD changer
– fast forward183
– reverse
183
– skip chapter183
"DVD format" for DVD system
in rear197
DVD for navigation136
DVD system in rear192
– CD/DVD player193
– connecting headphones193
– controls192
– displaying images from CD/
DVD200
– DVD country codes195
– external device203
– information on CD/DVD
player202
– playing audio tracks from
CD/DVD198
– playing video from CD/
DVD195
– remote control193
– switching on/off194
"Dynamic route" for
navigation149
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC89
E
Easy entry/exit53
Electrical malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic65
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door232
– liftgate33
– panorama glass sunroof40
– parking brake63
Electric seat43
Electric steering wheel
adjustment52
Electronic brake-force
distribution88
Electronic oil level check242
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door232
– liftgate33
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission65
Emergency request255
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance256
"Enabled services"229
"Enable services"229
"End call"216
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control72
Energy Control72
Engine
– breaking-in128
– data262
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature72
– speed262
– starting60
– starting, with comfort
access37
– switching off60
Engine compartment242
Engine coolant244

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G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control115
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel233
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Gear changes, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
General driving
notes128,129
Glass sunroof, electric
– convenient operation from
outside32
– convenient operation with
comfort access37
– remote control30
Glove compartment118
– lighting118
– opening manually118
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system136
Grills, refer to Ventilation110
Grills of the automatic climate
control106
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights264
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake60
– Automatic Hold61
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
HDC Hill Descent Control90
"HD radio"169
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio169
Head airbags97
Headlamp control,
automatic102
Headlamp flasher66Headlamps102
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Washer/
wiper system67
– replacing bulbs247
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light104
Head restraints46
– sitting safely42
"Head-Up Display"100
Head-Up Display99
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window108
– seats50
– steering wheel53
Heating106
– exterior mirrors52
– interior106
– rear window108
– residual heat110
– seats50
– steering wheel53
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat110
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo132
Height, refer to
Dimensions263
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel52
High beams66,104
– headlamp flasher66
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio169
Highs, refer to Treble and
bass163
High water, refer to Driving
through water129
Highway, refer to Route
criteria148
Hill Descent Control HDC90
Hills130
Holder for cups120Home address148
"Home address" for
navigation system148
Homepage4
Hood241
Horn10
Hot exhaust system129
"Hour memo"82
"House number" for
destination entry141
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant89
Hydroplaning129
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio169
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning71
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning71
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track177
Identification, tire240
Identification mark, run-flat
tires239
iDrive16
– assistance window20
– changing language83
– changing menu page19
– changing settings81
– changing units of measure
and display type82
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness82
– setting date82
– setting time81
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18

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Liftgate33
– automatic operation34
– closing33
– locking and unlocking from
inside32
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs248
Lighter121
Lighter socket121
"Lighting"67,103
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs247
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps102
Light switch102
"Limit"80
Loading
– securing cargo132
– stowing cargo131
– vehicle131
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo132
"Lock after driving"32
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking32
Locking
– from inside32
– setting confirmation
signals31
– using remote control29
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside32
– setting confirmation
signals31
Locking without key, refer to
Comfort access36
Low beams102
– automatic102
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44Lows, refer to Treble and
bass163
Lug bolts252
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting252
– wrench251
Luggage compartment
capacity, refer to Cargo bay
capacity264
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack132
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires240
"Main menu" for DVD system
in rear197
Maintenance
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models245
– refer to Service
requirements75
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models245
Maintenance system245
Malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door232
– liftgate33
– panorama glass sunroof40
– parking brake63
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control78
Manual air distribution108
Manually releasing
transmission lock65
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
"Manual" on the radio167Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door232
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission65
Map
– changing scale152
– destination entry143
"Map direction of travel"152
"Map facing north"152
Map facing north152
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling109
Maximum speed
– for winter tires240
– with compact wheel253
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory44
"Menu"
– for DVD system in
rear185,197
– with rear
entertainment183,195
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic
information155
Microfilter111
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for telephone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature52
Mirrors51
– automatic curb monitor52
– exterior mirrors51
– folding in and out51
– heating52
– interior rearview mirror52
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory44
"Missed calls"216
Missed calls217

Everything from A to Z
280 Mobile phone
– accepted calls217
– adjusting volume214
– calling215
– ending call215
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest119
– missed calls217
– operation via iDrive214
– redialing217
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8217
– touch tone dialing218
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring tire pressure, refer
to FTM Flat Tire Monitor92
"Monitor on / off"53
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files175
Multifunction steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher/high
beams66
– refer to Washer/wiper
system67
Music track, refer to
Tracks176
"Mute on / off"53
N
"Navigation"73,138,144
Navigation destination
– entering manually139,141
– home address148
– selecting via map143
Navigation drive, installation
location136
Navigation DVD136
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off153Navigation system136
– address book146
– changing route154
– destination entry138
– destination guidance in
assistance window136
– destination list145
– displaying current
position157
– displaying route151
– ending/continuing
destination guidance150
– entering a destination
manually139,141
– last destinations145
– navigation DVD136
– opening138
– route list152
– searching for a special
destination144
– selecting destination using
information144
– selecting destination via
map143
– selecting route criteria148
– starting destination
guidance150
– switching off, refer to
Ending/continuing
destination guidance150
– voice instructions153
– volume adjustment154
"Navigation voice
instructions"53,137
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints46
"New address" for navigation
system146
"New destination"139,143
New remote control28
"New route"154
New wheels and tires239
"Next entertainment
source"53
"No video signal" for DVD
system in rear203
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles68"NTSC color" for DVD system
in rear204
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing257
O
OBD socket246
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications233
Odometer71
Oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils243
– approved engine oils243
– consumption, refer to
Checking engine oil
level242
– level242
– refilling, refer to Adding
engine oil243
Oil change interval, refer to
Service requirements75
"On a new destination" for
navigation system144
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
"Onboard info"73
Onboard toolkit247
"On destination"144
"On location"144
Opening and closing
– comfort access36
– from inside32
– panorama glass sunroof39
– using remote control29
– using the door lock31
Operation by voice for mobile
phone219
– adjusting volume220
– canceling219
– correcting phone
number220
– dialing phone number220
– placing a call220
– redialing221
– voice commands219
– voice phone book220

Reference 281
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Operation on poor roads133
"Options"227
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlet slits, refer to Air
vents106
Output, refer to Engine
data262
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control109
Outside temperature
display71
– changing unit of measure82
Outside temperature
warning71
"Overview" for DVD system in
rear201
P
Panic mode30
Panorama glass sunroof39
– moving manually40
– power failure40
– raising, opening, closing39
Park Distance Control PDC84
"Parked car operation"113
"Parked car ventilation"113
Parked car ventilation113
– activating activation
time114
– preselecting activation
times114
– switching on and off
directly113
Parking, vehicle60
Parking aid
– refer to PDC Park Distance
Control84
– refer to Rear view camera86
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control84
Parking brake60
– Automatic Hold61
– indicator lamp13
Parking lamps102Parking with Automatic
Hold62
Parts and accessories6
"Passenger's seat climate"51
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down52
"Pathway lighting"103
Pathway lighting103
"Pause" for DVD system in
rear198
Paying attention to speed240
"PDC"85
"PDC in main window only"85
PDC Park Distance Control84
Personal Profile28
"Perspective"152
Phone book214
– creating and editing voice
phone book220
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book217
– dialing215
– most recent numbers217
– selecting in phone book217
– Top 8217
"Photo" for DVD system in
rear194,200
Pinch protection system
– panorama glass sunroof40
– power windows38
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit256
"Play"
– for DVD system in rear198
– with satellite radio173
Playing videos, DVD system in
rear195
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock59
Pocket light, refer to
Flashlight119
Position
– displaying157
– storing, refer to Storing
current position146
Power failure253Power windows, refer to
Windows38
Preselecting activation times
of the parked car
ventilation114
"Presets"
– displaying with radio166
– with satellite radio173
Pressure, tires234
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor94
"Profile"229
Programmable buttons on
steering wheel53
Programmable memory
buttons21
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– panorama glass sunroof40
– windows38
R
Radio
– Autostore167
– controls162
– High Definition Radio169
– listen to station166
– regional program169
– sampling stations167
– satellite radio172
– selecting frequency
manually167
– selecting
waveband162,166
– station search167
– station with the best
reception167
– storing stations168
– switching on/off162
– tone control163
– volume163
– Weather Band171
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness59