EME BMW X5 2015 F15 Manual PDF

Wheels and tiresVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Tire inflation pressure Safety information
The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐
sure influence the following:▷The service life of the tires.▷Road safety.▷Driving comfort.
Checking the tire inflation pressure
WARNING
A tire with low or missing tire inflation
pressure impacts handling, such as steering
and braking response. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Regularly check the tire inflation pres‐
sure, and correct it as needed, e.g. twice a
month and before a long trip.◀
Also check the tire inflation pressure of the
emergency wheel in the trunk regularly, and
correct it as needed.
Tires have a natural, consistent loss of tire in‐
flation pressure.
Tires heat up while driving, and the tire infla‐
tion pressure increases along with the tire's
temperature. The tire inflation pressure speci‐
fications relate to cold tires or tires with the
ambient temperature.
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after driving no more
than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has
been parked for at least 2 hours.
The displays of inflation devices may under-
read by up to 0.1 bar, 2 psi.
For Flat Tire Monitor: after correcting the tire
inflation pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire
Monitor.
For Tire Pressure Monitor: after correcting the
tire inflation pressure, reset the Tire Pressure
Monitor.
Tire inflation pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to
page 216, contains all tire inflation pressure
specifications for the specified tire sizes at the
ambient temperature. The tire inflation pres‐
sure values apply to tire sizes approved by the
manufacturer of the vehicle for the vehicle
type.
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,
please note the following:▷Tire sizes of your vehicle.▷Maximum permitted driving speed.
Tire inflation pressures up to
100 mph/160 km/h
For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for
optimum driving comfort, note the pressure
values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer
to page 216, and adjust as necessary.
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These pressure values can also be found on
the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's
door pillar.
Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph/160 km/h.
Tire inflation pressure values up to
100 mph/160 km/h
X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i,
X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d with two
rows of seats
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC2.3 / 332.8 / 41255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.5 / 363.0 / 44Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.5 / 36
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2.8 / 41Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.5 / 36
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2.8 / 41Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.5 / 36
--
2.8 / 41Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.5 / 36
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3.0 / 44Emergency wheel:
T 155/90 D 18 113
M
T 155/80 R 19 114
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i,
X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d with three
rows of seats
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.7 / 39255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.4 / 35
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2.7 / 39Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.4 / 35
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2.7 / 39Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.4 / 35
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2.7 / 39Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.4 / 35
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2.9 /42
Tire inflation pressures at max.
speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
WARNING
In order to drive at maximum speeds in
excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe,
and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for
speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the
relevant table on the following pages. Other‐
wise tire damage and accidents could occur.◀
Tire inflation pressure values over
100 mph/160 km/h
X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i,
X5 xDrive35d with two rows of seats
Without Sport Package
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC2.6 / 383.1 / 45255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.8 / 413.3 / 48Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.8 / 41
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3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.2 / 46Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.2 / 46Emergency wheel:
T 155/90 D 18 113
M
T 155/80 R 19 114
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With Sport Package
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Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.9 /423.4 / 49Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear:
315/35 R 20 110 W
XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Emergency wheel:
T 155/90 D 18 113
M
T 155/80 R 19 114
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i,
X5 xDrive35d with three rows of seats
Without Sport Package
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC2.5 / 363.0 / 44255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.7 / 393.2 / 46Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46
With Sport Package
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.9 /423.4 / 49Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49
X5 xDrive50i with two rows of seats Without Sport Package
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC2.6 / 383.1 / 45255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.8 / 413.3 / 48Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.2 / 46Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.2 / 46Emergency wheel:
T 155/90 D 18 113
M
T 155/80 R 19 114
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With Sport Package
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.9 /423.4 / 49Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC3.0 / 44
--
3.5 / 51Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL
RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL
RSC3.0 / 44
--
3.5 / 51Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Emergency wheel:
T 155/90 D 18 113
M
T 155/80 R 19 114
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
X5 xDrive50i with three rows of seats
Without Sport Package
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC2.5 / 363.0 / 44255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.7 / 393.2 / 46Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.0 / 44Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46Front: 285/35 R 21
105 W XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 W XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46
With Sport Package
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/55 R 18 109 H
M+S XL RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H
M+S XL RSC2.9 /423.4 / 49Front: 255/50 R 19
107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19
111 W XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Front: 275/40 R 20
106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 W XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Front: 275/40 R 20
106 V M+S XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20
110 V M+S XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Front: 285/35 R 21
105 Y XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21
108 Y XL RSC2.9 /42
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3.4 / 49
Tire identification marks
Tire size 245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h
R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h
S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification NumberDOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0115
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
0115: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire age DOT … 0115: the tire was manufactured in the
1st week of 2015.
Recommendation
Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires at
least every 6 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐
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TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi‐
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.◀
RSC – Run-flat tires Run-flat tires, refer to page 225, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the sidewall.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire tread Summer tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.Seite 222MobilityWheels and tires222
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Hood
Information WARNING
Improperly executed work in the engine
compartment can damage components and
lead to a safety risk. There is risk of accidents
or risk of property damage.◀
WARNING
The engine compartment accommo‐
dates moving components. Certain compo‐
nents can move in the engine compartment
with the vehicle switched off, e.g. the cooler
fan. There is risk of injuries. Do not reach into
the area of moving parts. Keep articles of
clothing and hair away from moving parts.◀
CAUTION
Folded-away wipers can be jammed
when the hood is opened. There is risk of
property damage. Make sure that the wipers
with the wiper blades mounted are folded
down onto the windshield before opening the
hood.◀
WARNING
There are protruding parts, e.g. lock
hook, on the inside of the hood. There is risk of
injuries. If the hood is open, pay attention to
protruding parts and keep these areas clear.◀
WARNING
An incorrectly locked hood can open
while driving and restrict visibility. There is risk
of an accident. Stop immediately and correctly
close the hood.◀
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed on opening
and closing the hood. There is risk of injuries.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
hood is clear during opening and closing.◀Opening the hood1.Pull the lever.2.Press the release handle and open the
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Engine oilVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
General information The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
the following situations, for example:▷Sporty driving style.▷Break-in of the engine.▷Idling of the engine.▷With use of engine oil types that are not
approved.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
▷Status display▷Detailed measurementElectronic oil measurement
Status display
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Engine oil level display messages
CAUTION
A too low engine oil level causes engine
damage. There is risk of property damage. Im‐
mediately add engine oil.◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil. CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. Have too much engine oil siphoned off by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.◀
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