transmission BMW X5 3.0I 2003 Owner's Manual

171n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 24.6/approx. 93
approx. 2.0/approx. 8 Ð
BMW X5 3.0i
approx. 2.5/approx. 10 Ð
BMW X5 4.4i, 4.6isFuel specification: page 26
Windshield washer system
with headlamp washer system quarts/liters approx. 8.2/approx. 7.8 For details: page 141
Cooling system including
heater circuit quarts/liters 11.1/10.5 Ð BMW X5 3.0i
13.7/13.0 Ð BMW X5 4.4i, 4.6isFor details: page 143
Engine oil and filter change quarts/liters 8.0/7.5 Ð BMW X5 3.0i
8.5/8.0 Ð BMW X5 4.4i, 4.6isBMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
For details: page 142
Manual and automatic transmission,
transfer box and differential Ð Ð Lifetime fluid, no fluid
change required

Everything from A to ZAABS Antilock Brake
System20, 132
Accessories9
Activated-charcoal
filter110
Adaptive brake light98
Adding
brake fluid144
coolant143
engine oil141
washer fluid141
Adjusting
head restraints47
mirrors53
seats44
steering wheel52
thigh support45
Air conditioner102
Air distribution103, 107
Air outlets102, 105
Air supply103, 107
Airbags20, 55
Alarm system39
Antifreeze143
Antilock Brake System
ABS20, 132
Anti-theft system31
Approved gross vehicle
weight170
Aquaplaning132, 134Arrival time87
Ashtray
front117
rear118
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control108
Automatic climate
control105
removing condensation
from the windows107
Automatic cruise control71
Automatic curb monitor51
Automatic dimming
exterior rearview
mirrors54
interior rearview mirror54
Automatic headlamp
control99
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC108
Automatic steering wheel
adjustment52
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic65
Average fuel
consumption80
Average speed80, 88
Avoiding unintentional
alarms40
Axle loads170
BBackup lamps65
bulb replacement153
Battery160
charge160
discharged163
Battery charge indicator
lamp19
Battery, disposal160
Belts49
Beverage holder116
Blower103, 107
BMW comfort seat46
BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil142
BMW Maintenance
System145
BMW sports seat45
BMW Universal
Transmitter112
Brake fluid144
Brake fluid level144
Brake lamps
bulb replacement153
Brake light, adaptive98Brake system132
brake fluid144
brake fluid level133
brake pads indicator21
disc brakes133
hydraulic system
indicator19
malfunctions132
Break-in procedures130
Bulbs and lamps151
CCalifornia Proposition
65 Warning146
Can holder, refer to
beverage holder116
Capacities171
Cargo area38, 120
capacity170
cover120
lamps101
partition net122
Cargo floor, pull-out124
Cargo loading126
Cellular phone116
hands-free system116
Center Ð high-mount Ð brake
lamp153
Center (high-mount) brake
lamp153

Everything from A to Z
177n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
JJack155, 156, 158
Jump-starting162KKey Memory61
Keys30
Keys with radio remote
control30
Kickdown mode66LLamps and bulbs151
Lashing eyes38, 126
LATCH Ð Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren Ð
child-restraint system60
Lead-free gasoline26
Length169
License plate lamps
bulb replacement154
Liftgate36
opening from the
inside36
release following an
electrical
malfunction36, 38
remote control
operation32
Lighter117
LIGHTS ON warning99
Load-securing devices126Louvers102, 105
Low beams99
automatic99
bulb replacement151
Low-fuel warning lamp75
Lug bolts158
Lug wrench155
Luggage net38
Luggage straps38
Lumbar support46
MM+S radial tires138
Maintenance76, 145
Maintenance System145
Malfunction displays77
Manual operation
doors34
fuel filler door24
liftgate36
sliding/tilt sunroof43
tailgate38
Manual transmission64
Master key30
Maximum cooling108
Mechanical seat45
Memory50
driver's seat50
mirrors50
steering wheel50
Messages concerning
system malfunctions77MID Multi-Information
Display81
digital clock82
Mirror defrosting53
Mirror memory50
Mirrors53
Modifications,
technical9, 146
Monitoring inflation
pressure, tires97
Moonroof42
Multifunction buttons,
steering wheel23
Multi-Information Display
MID81
digital clock82
NNavigation system, refer to
the separate Owner's
ManualOOBD interface socket147
Odometer73
Oil
additives142
consumption142
dipstick142
grades142
temperature gauge75Oil change interval, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models or to the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
for Canadian models
Oil level20
indicator lamp20
Oil pressure, indicator
lamp19
OILSERVICE76
Onboard computer, refer to
the separate Owner's
Manual
Onboard Diagnostic
system147
Onboard tool kit150
Opening and closing
from the inside35
from the outside34
using the key34
using the remote
control31
Outlets, ventilation102, 105
Outside temperature
display73
in the computer80

Everything from A to ZPPark Distance Control
PDC90
Parking aid90
Parking brake20, 64
Parking lamps99
Particle filter104, 110
Passenger side mirror tilt
function51
PDC Park Distance
Control90
Please fasten safety belts
warning lamp20
Poor driving conditions131
Power loss
sliding/tilt sunroof43
Power outlets
flashlight124
other appliances124
vacuum cleaner124
Power rating168
Power rear-seat
backrests48
Power seat46
Power windows40
safety switch41
Pull-out cargo floor124
RRain sensor68
RDC Tire Pressure
Monitor97
warning lamp19, 21
Rear backrests, folding
down120
Rear lamps153
Rear passenger area climate
control109
Rear seats, power48
Rear window
defroster103, 108
Rear window wiper70
blade replacement150
Rear-seat backrest, folding
down120
Rear-seat backrests,
power48
Rearview mirrors
exterior53
interior54
Rechargeable flashlight115
Recirculated-air
mode103, 108
Reclining seat44
Refueling24, 181
Releasing
hood139
tailgate following an
electrical malfunction38Reminder signal Ð Memo83
Remote control31
computer89
Removal aid for the spare
wheel156
Removing condensation
from the
windows104, 107
Replacing
antifreeze, radiator143
bulbs151
fuses160
windshield wiper
blades150
Reporting safety defects10
Reservoir, washer
system141
Residual heat106, 109
Reverse65
Rims137
Roller sun blinds111
Roof load capacity170
Roof-mounted luggage
rack127
SSafe seating position44
with airbags44
with safety belts44
Safety belts49
height adjustment49Safety defects, reporting10
Safety lock buttons35
Seat adjustment44
Seat belts49
Seat, electric power46
Seat heating51
Seat, mechanical45
Seat memory50
Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory50
Securing cargo38, 126
Selector lever, automatic
transmission66
Self-leveling
suspension94, 131
inactive94
warning lamp21
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models145
Service Engine Soon
indicator lamp21
Service Interval
Display76, 145
Set temperature107
Shiftlock66
Shoulder support47
Side airbags55
Side Impact Head Protection
System55

Everything from A to ZTraction Control System,
refer to DSC91
Transmission64, 65
Transporting children
safely58
Tread depth, tires134
Trip odometer73
Turn signal indicator68
bulb replacement152
Turning circle169
Two-axle self-leveling
suspension94
display95
lowering96
raising95UUniform Tire Quality
Grading136
Universal Transmitter112
Used batteries,
disposal160
Used oil, disposal142VVacuum cleaner
power outlet124
socket118Valve caps159
Variable Ride Height94
Vehicle battery160
Vehicle jack155
Vehicle keys30
Vehicle Memory61
Vehicle vacuum cleaner
power outlet124
socket118
Ventilation102, 104, 109
draft-free104, 109
in the rear104, 109
while parked111
Viscosity142
Voice entry23
WWarm feet Ð cool head104
Warning lamps19
Warning messages77
Warning triangle24
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models145
Washer fluid141
Washer reservoir, filling141
Washer/wiper system68
Weights170Wheel and tire
combinations137
Wheel, changing155
Wheelbase169
Wheels and tires137
Width169
Windows40
convenience operation34
remote control32
Windshield
intensive cleaning
program68
special wash program68
Windshield washer
filling reservoir141
Windshield wiper68
blade replacement150
Winter tires138
Wiper blade
replacement150
Wipers68
Work in the engine
compartment139
XXenon lamps152