maintenance BMW X5 3.0I 2002 Repair Manual

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BMW Universal TransmitterClearing the channel keys
Read and comply with the safety
precautions on page 113.<
The memory of individual channel keys
cannot be cleared. However, the three
channel keys can be cleared together
as follows:
>Press and hold both outside keys of
the BMW Universal Transmitter until
the indicator lamp flashes, and then
release them.
All of the channel keys are cleared.
User informationDo not use this BMW Universal Trans-
mitter with any garage door opener that
lacks safety "stop" and "reverse"
features as required by federal safety
standards (this includes any garage
door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982).
This device complies with Section 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: as defined
in the regulations, this device must not
emit harmful interference, and must be
shielded against interference from
external sources to prevent unautho-
rized or inadvertent activation.

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Cellular phone
*
Beverage holder
Hands-free system On vehicles with telephone prepara-
tion
*, the hands-free microphone is
positioned in the headliner.
For further information on the cellular
phone, refer to the separate Owner's
Manual.
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Front Below the sliding cover (illustration).
Remove the insert which is a compart-
ment for storing pens.530de277
Rear At the end of the center console under
the lighter.
Press briefly to open; push back inward
to close. 530de278

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Cigarette lighter, front Ashtray, rear Cigarette lighter, rearCigarette lighter socket This socket is suitable for attaching
power supplies for flashlights, car
vacuum cleaners and other appliances
up to a rating of approx. 200 watts at
12 volts. Avoid damage to the socket
caused by inserting plugs of a different
shape or size.
You will find additional power outlets in
the cargo area, refer to page 125.
To emptyRemove the insert tray. 530de282
Press the lighter in.
The lighter can be removed as soon as
it retracts.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette
lighter by the knob only. Holding
or touching it in other areas could result
in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains opera-
tional when the ignition key has been
removed.
For this reason, do not leave unsuper-
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Ski bag
*
Securing the load
Secure the bag's contents by
tightening down the retaining
strap at the buckle.<
Please be sure that the skis are clean
before loading them into the bag. Be
careful to avoid damage from sharp
edges.
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If the cover is concealed in the
cargo area by the pull-out cargo
floor, do not fold the larger rear back-
rest down. If you do so, it will damage
the cover.<

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Cargo area Removing the cover 1. Use both hands to press the cover
together on both sides and slide it
forward (arrow 1)
2. Lift the cover upward from the rear
on both sides (arrow 2) and remove
it. InstallationSlide the cover into the retainers on
both sides and then press it down at
the rear until it engages. 530de288
Partition net
*
1. Remove the bag with the partition
net from the retainer by releasing the
hooks from the lashing eyes on both
sides
2. Remove the partition net from the
bag and unroll it half way
Note how the bag with the parti-
tion net is secured in the vehicle
and how the partition net is rolled up
and stored in the bag so that you can
return everything to its place after use.
If your vehicle is equiped with a pull-out
cargo floor
* be sure to read the note on
page 126.<
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3. Slide back the covers on the
retainers for the partition net on both
sides of the roof (arrow)
4. Insert the curved ends of the parti-
tion net rod in the retainers on both
sides
5. Now you can slide the covers toward
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Cargo area Floor cover To access the spare wheel.
To release: press the recess in the
handle (arrow) and raise the cover with
the handle. 530de291
Fold the floor cover upLift up the black retainer on the lower
side of the floor cover and hook it into
the upper frame of the liftgate cutout.
Before you fold the floor cover down,
return the retainer to its original posi-
tion.530us086
Power outlets When you fold the cover cap up, you
have access to additional power
outlets.
You can use the power outlets for flash-
lights, car vacuum cleaners or other
automotive appliances with up to
approx. 200 watts at 12 volts. Avoid
damage to the socket caused by
inserting plugs of a different shape or
size.
Refer also to page 119. 530us084

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Cargo areaStowing cargo When transporting cargo in your BMW:
>Load heavy cargo as far forward as
possible Ð directly behind the back-
rests Ð and as low as possible
>Cover sharp edges and corners
>Do not pile objects higher than the
top edge of the backrest
>Fasten the partition net
* (refer to
page 123) and ensure that carried
items cannot pass through the parti-
tion net
>If you are transporting very heavy
loads when the rear seat is not occu-
pied, secure the outer safety belts in
the opposite buckles.
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Securing the load >Secure smaller, light pieces with the
retaining straps or a luggage net
*, or
use elastic straps, refer to page 38
>For large, heavy pieces, see your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center
for load-securing devices
*. The
lashing eyes provided at the corners
of the cargo area serve for mounting
these load-securing devices
>Read and comply with the informa-
tion enclosed with the load-securing
devices.
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Always position and secure the
load correctly. If you do not, it can
endanger the passengers during
braking or evasive maneuvers.
Do not exceed the permissible gross
vehicle weight and the permissible axle
loads, refer to page 172. If you do, the
operating safety of the vehicle is no
longer ensured and you are in violation
of the law.
Do not carry hard or heavy objects
unsecured in the passenger compart-
ment. If you do so, they may be
projected through the air during braking
and evasive maneuvers, thus endan-
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Driving your BMW X5 Your BMW is right at home on all roads
and byways Ð even where the pavement
ends. It combines permanent four-
wheel drive with the agility of a typical
passenger vehicle. On bad roadsWhen you are driving on bad roads,
there are a few points which you should
strictly heed Ñ for your own safety, for
that of your passengers, and for the
safekeeping of the vehicle:
>Familiarize yourself with the vehicle
before you begin driving. Do not take
risks with the vehicle under any
circumstances
>Always adapt vehicle speed to road
conditions Ð the steeper and more
uneven the road surface is, the
slower the vehicle's speed should be
>You can operate your vehicle on
uphill and downhill gradients with a
maximum slope of 50 %. If you intend
to drive on either an uphill or downhill
gradient of this steepness, check to
be sure in advance that the engine oil
and coolant levels are both near the
"MAX" mark, refer to pages 143
and 145.
When driving down steep slopes, use
the Hill Descent Control (HDC), refer
to page 94. Starting from a full stop is possible on
uphill gradients of up to 32 %.
The permitted side tilt is also 50 %
>While driving, watch carefully for
obstacles such as rocks or holes. Try
to avoid these obstacles whenever
possible
>On hill crests and bumpy roads, for
example, be careful to prevent the
body from "bottoming" (contact
between the body and the ground).
The ground clearance of the vehicle
is:
8 in (200 mm) with up to four
passengers
7 in (180 mm) fully loaded (without
Variable Ride Height)
>Do not drive in water that is deeper
than 20 inches (50 cm). If you must
drive through water up to that depth,
drive at a walking speed and do not
stop.
After leaving the water, press on the
footbrake gently several times while
driving at a low speed. The brake
applications will help to dry the
brakes, thus preventing a reduction in
braking performance caused by the
moisture.
Back onto the paved road In recommending that you observe the
following points after driving on adverse
road surfaces, it is not as a "beauty
treatment" for your BMW. Instead, it is
intended for the maintenance of driving
safety:
>Clean accumulations of dirt from the
body and check the undercarriage for
damage
>Clean mud, snow, ice and other
materials from the wheels and tires.
Check the tires for damage
>Check to determine whether rocks,
gravel or accumulations of dirt on the
brake rotors and calipers could influ-
ence braking performance. Remove
all such foreign objects
>In order to clean the brake rotors,
apply the footbrake gently several
times while driving at a low speed. Be
sure that following traffic is not
endangered by this
>For cleaning the parking brake, apply
the lever slightly at approx. 25 mph
(40 km/h) and continue to drive for
approx. 200 yards (200 meters),
provided that traffic conditions allow
you to do so.