sensor BMW X5 2016 F15 Owner's Guide
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Parking assistantThe concept
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and during the parking proce‐
dure takes control of steering, the acceleration
and braking and if needed changes the gears.
Hold down the parking assistant button for the
duration of the parking procedure. At the end
of the parking procedure, the P selector lever
position is set.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information and instructions issued
by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐
view camera and react accordingly.
A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page  154.
Information WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐
spective situations.◀
CAUTION
The parking assistant can steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curbs. There is risk of property
damage. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
terfere in the respective situations.◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
To ensure full functionality:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
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▷For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.▷With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.▷Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.▷With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.▷With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.▷With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.▷For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
It can happen that parking spaces are detected
that are not suitable or suitable parking spaces
are not detected.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked.
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Climate control functions in detail
Switching the system on/off
Switching on
Press any button except:▷Rear window defroster.▷Left side of Air volume button.▷Seat heating.▷Seat ventilation.▷If necessary, SYNC program.
Switch off
▷Complete system: Press and hold the left button on
the driver's side until the control
clicks off.▷On the front passenger side:
Press and hold the left button on
the front passenger side.
Temperature
Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by using the maximum cooling or heating ca‐
pacity, and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
Cooling function
The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button.
The air will be cooled and dehumidified and,
depending on the temperature setting,
warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐
gine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page  195, devel‐
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
Maximum cooling Press button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, optimum air flow and air circulation mode.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The function is available above an external
temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
engine running is indicated.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
AUTO program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature,
AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐
ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page  168, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window
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Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently
within the vehicle.
Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:▷LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.▷Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air
control: a sensor detects pollutants in the
outside air and shuts off automatically.▷Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air
quality in the car's interior deteriorates and the
fogging of the windows increases.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO
button on the driver's side to utilize the con‐
densation sensor. Make sure that air can flow
to the windshield.
Air flow, manual To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐
gram first.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
Manual air distribution Press button repeatedly to select a
program:▷Upper body region.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.▷Windows and footwell.▷Windows, upper body region, and footwell.▷Windows: driver's side only.▷Windows and upper body region.
If the windows are fogged over, press the
AUTO button on the driver's side to utilize the
condensation sensor.
SYNC program The current settings on the driver's
side for temperature, air flow, air distri‐
bution, and AUTO program are transferred to the front passenger side and to the left and
right rear.
The program is switched off if the settings on
the front passenger side or in the rear are
changed.
Residual heat The heat stored in the engine is used to heat
the interior.
Functional requirement
▷Up to 15 minutes after switching off the
engine.▷Warm engine.▷The battery is sufficiently charged.▷External temperature below 77 ℉/25 ℃.
The availability of the function is shown on the
display of the automatic climate control.
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MaintenanceVehicle 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.
BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re‐
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐
rately. Further information is available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Condition Based ServiceCBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page  95, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. The dealer’s service center can read this data out
and suggest an optimized maintenance scope
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop
update the time-dependent maintenance pro‐
cedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mi‐
crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service and WarrantyInformation Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that maintenance and repair be performed by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop. Records of regu‐
lar maintenance and repair work should be re‐
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CareVehicle features and optionsThis 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.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Steam blaster and high-pressure
washer
Information CAUTION
When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is risk of property damage. Maintain suf‐
ficient distance and do not spray too long con‐
tinuously. Follow the user's manual for the
high-pressure washer.◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.▷Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 in/30 cm.▷Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 inches/80 cm.
Automatic car washes
Information Note the following:
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page  78, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page  47.
CAUTION
Too high guide rails in car washes can
damage body parts. There is risk of property
damage. Avoid car washes with guide rails
higher than 4 in/10 cm.◀
Different types of tires CAUTION
The vehicle might be too large for the car
wash. There is risk of property damage. Before
driving into the car wash, make sure that the
vehicle is not too large.◀
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Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the
safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect
of the safety belts. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Use only a mild soapy solution
for cleaning the safety belts.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and
cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use
floor mats 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 clear‐
ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were re‐
moved, e.g. for cleaning.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.Displays/Screens/protective glass of
the Head-up Display
CAUTION
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of
any kind can damage the surface of displays
and screens. There is risk of property damage.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.◀
CAUTION
The surface of displays can be damaged
with improper cleaning. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Avoid pressure that is too high
and do not use any scratching materials.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐
play using a microfiber cloth and commercially
available dish-washing soap.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Further information is available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.Seite 257CareMobility257
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Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐amic glass sunroof  49 
Glove compartment  183 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  261 
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake  73 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  175 
Hazard warning flashers  248 
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol  140  
Head airbags  109 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  105 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  105 
Headlight flasher  77 
Headlight glass  242 
Headlights  242 
Headlights, care  255 
Head restraints  52 
Head restraints, front  58 
Head restraints, rear  59 
Head-up Display  101 
Head-up Display, care  257 
Heavy cargo, stowing  197 
High-beam Assistant  106 
High beams  77 
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant  106 
Hill Descent Control HDC  140 
Hills  194 
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant  137 
Holder for beverages  186 
Homepage  6 
Hood  230 
Horn  14 
Hot exhaust system  193 
HUD Head-up Display  101 
Hydroplaning  193 I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning  93 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  93 
Identification marks, tires  221 
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber  10 
iDrive  18 
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol  34 
Ignition off  69 
Ignition on  69 
Indication of a flat tire  113 , 117  
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control  89 
Indicator lamp, see Check Control  89 
Individual air distribution  169 
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile  35 
Inflation pressure, tires  215 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  116 
Info display, refer to On- Board computer  98 
Information  6 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  113 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  116 
Instrument cluster  85 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  85 
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional  86 
Instrument lighting  108 
Integrated key  34 
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle  29 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  248 
Intelligent Safety  118 Intensity, AUTO pro‐
gram  169 
Interior equipment  174 
Interior lights  108 
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing  37 
Interior lights with the vehicle locked  38 
Interior motion sensor  46 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  63 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  95 
Interval mode  78 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  244 
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion  81 
Jump-starting  249 
K
Key/remote control  34 
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess  43 
Key Memory, see Personal Profile  35 
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission  81 
Knee airbag  110 
L Label on recommended tires  224 
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection  133 
Lamp replacement  241 
Lamp replacement, front  242 
Lamp replacement, rear  244 
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OOBD Onboard Diagnosis  239 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  239 
Object detection, see Night Vision  127 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  158 
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade  210 
Odometer  93 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Offroad trips  195 
Oil  232  
Oil, adding  233 
Oil additives  234 
Oil change  234 
Oil change interval, service requirements  95 
Oil filler neck  233 
Oil types, alternative  234 
Oil types, suitable  234 
Old batteries, disposal  247 
On-board computer  98 
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer  98 
Onboard monitor, see Control Display  18 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  240 
Opening/closing via door lock  39 
Opening and closing  34 
Opening and closing, without remote control  39 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  37 
Operating concept, iDrive  18 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  7 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  169  Overheating of engine, see
Coolant temperature  93 
Own Safety  7 
P Paint, vehicle  255 
Panoramic glass sunroof  49 
Parallel parking assistant  163 
Park Distance Control PDC  154 
Parked-car ventilation  173 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  195 
Parking aid, see PDC  154 
Parking assistant  163 
Parking brake  73 
Parking lights  104 
Parking with Automatic Hold  74 
Particulate filter  193 
Parts and accessories  7 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  62 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  158  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  154  
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision  127 
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  125 
Personal Profile  35 
Personal Profile, exporting profiles  36 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  50 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  48 
Plastic, care  256 
Power failure  247 
Power windows  47 
Prescribed engine oil types  234 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  215 Pressure warning FTM,
tires  116 
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file  35 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  24 
Protective function, glass sunroof  50 
Protective function, win‐ dows  48 
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller  19 
R Radiator fluid  236 
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control  34 
Radio ready state  69 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  78 
Rapeseed-oil methyl ester RME  211 
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol  171  
Rear center armrest  185 
Rear cooler  179 
Rear drink holder  186 
Rear lights  244 
Rear seats  55 
Rear ventilation, third row of seats, ventilation, third row
of seats  171 
Rearview camera  156 
Rearview mirror  61 
Rear window defroster  170 
Recirculated-air mode  169 
Recommended fuel grade  210 
Recommended tire brands  224 
Refueling  208 
Remaining range  94 
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Remote control, malfunc‐tion  39 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  174  
Replacement fuse  247 
Replacing parts  240 
Replacing wheels/tires  223 
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions  10 
RES button  148 
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC  145 
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol  151  
Reserve warning, see Range  94 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  113 
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control  169 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  197 
Retreaded tires  224 
RME rapeseed-oil methyl es‐ ter  211  
Roadside parking lights  105 
Roller sunblinds  48 
RON recommended fuel grade  210 
Roofliner  17 
Roof load capacity  261 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  198 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  251 
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, see Run-flat
tires  225 
Rubber components, care  256 
Run-flat tires  225 
S Safe braking  193 Safety belt reminder for driv‐
er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  58 
Safety belts  57 
Safety belts, care  257 
Safety Package, see Active Protection  135 
Safety switch, windows  48 
Safety systems, airbags  109 
Saving fuel  199 
Screen, see Control Dis‐ play  18 
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  240 
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting  253 
Sealant  225 
Seat belts, see Safety belts  57 
Seat heating, front  54 
Seat heating, rear  56 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  64 
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory  60 
Seats  52 
Seats, front  52 
Seats, rear  55 
Seat ventilation, front  54 
Selection list in instrument cluster  97 
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission  81 
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension  141 
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction  142 
Sensors, care  257 
Service and warranty  8 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS  238 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  95 
Services, ConnectedDrive SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC  145 
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol  151  
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing  44 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  100 
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel  60 
Shift paddles on the steering wheel  83 
Shift point indicator  88 
Shoulder support  54 
Side airbags  109 
Side View  161 
Signaling, horn  14 
Signals when unlocking  45 
Sitting safely  52 
Size  260 
Ski and snowboard bag  182 
Slide/tilt glass roof  49 
Smoker's package  176 
Snow chains  228 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics  239 
Sockets, see Connecting electrical devices  178 
Soot particulate filter  193 
SOS button  248 
Spare fuse  247 
Spare tire, see Emergency wheel  244 
Speed, average  98 
Speed limit detection, on- board computer  99 
Speed limiter, display  96 
Speed Limit Information  96 
Speed warning  100 
Split screen  23 
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control  143 
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
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