BMW X5 4.6IS 2003 Owners Manual

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FusesIn the cargo areaOpen the right cover by pulling the
handle.
Do not attempt to repair a burned
fuse or replace it with a fuse
having a different color or ampere
rating. To do this could cause a fire in
the vehicle resulting from a circuit over-
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When your battery is discharged you
can used two jumper cables to start
your vehicle with power from the bat-
tery in a second vehicle. You can also
use the same method to help start
another vehicle. Always use jumper
cables with fully insulated handles on
the terminal clamps.
Do not touch the live parts while
the engine is running. Failure to
comply with this creates a risk of fatal
injury. Carefully observe the following
instructions to avoid personal injury
and/or damage to one or both vehi-
cles.<
1. Make sure, that the battery on the
support vehicle is rated at 12 volts.
This information is provided on the
battery label
2. Switch off the engine of the support
vehicle. Switch off all electrical
accessories in both vehicles Ð except
the hazard warning flashers of the
support vehicle
3. Make absolutely certain that there is
no contact between the bodywork of
the two vehicles Ð risk of short circuit
4. The so-called jump start auxiliary ter-
minal in the engine compartment of
your BMW acts as the positive bat-
tery terminal. The cap of this jump
start auxiliary terminal is identified by
a
+ symbol. To open, tip up the cap,
refer to arrow.
First connect a jump start cable to
the positive terminal of the dis-
charged battery, and the other end to
the positive terminal of the support
vehicle
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Jump-starting 5. With the second jumper cable, con-
nect the negative terminals of the
two vehicles. First connect the cable
to the support vehicle's negative bat-
tery terminal or a suitable ground on
its engine or bodywork, and then the
other end to the negative battery ter-
minal or a suitable ground on the
engine or bodywork of the vehicle
being started. There is a special nut
for this purpose on the left side panel
of your BMW, refer to the arrow in
the illustration
Always adhere to this sequence
when connecting jumper cables;
failure to observe this procedure can
lead to sparks at the battery terminals
and pose an injury hazard.< 530us127
6. Start the support vehicle's engine
and let it run at an increased idling
speed for a few minutes
7. Start the engine on the vehicle
needing the jump-start, and allow it
to run as usual. If the first start
attempt is not successful, wait a few
minutes before another attempt in
order to allow the discharged battery
to recharge
8. Before disconnecting the jumper
cables let the engines run for a few
minutes
9. Then disconnect the jumper cables
in reverse sequence.
Depending on the cause of the fault,
have the battery recharged by your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
Do not use spray starter fluids to
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Towing the vehicle Tow fittingThe screw-in tow fitting is stored
beneath the cargo area floor. Carry it
with you at all times. This fitting is
designed for installation in the tow
sockets located at the front and rear of
the vehicle, and is intended for towing
on paved road surfaces only.
It should not be used to pull a vehicle
out of deep snow, mud, sand, etc.
Always observe all applicable towing
laws and regulations. Access to tow sockets Front:
Use a screwdriver to press the right or
left cover out, refer to arrows.530us128
Rear:
Pull the cover off.
Screw the tow fitting in until it is
tight. If you do not, the threads
could be damaged.
Do not tow the vehicle by any compo-
nents of the running gear, or lash them
down in any way. If you do so, the com-
ponents could be damaged, leading to
possible accidents.<
Use only a nylon towing strap to tow
the vehicle, since the inherent resil-
ience of this material helps protect both
vehicles from sudden jerking move-
ments. 530de318
Avoid off-center towing. Be sure
that the tow rope is pulled tightly
when the towing vehicle begins to
move.<
Do not tow a vehicle heavier than
your own. If you do, it is no longer
possible to control vehicle response.<
Tow-startingIt is not possible to start the engine of a
vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission by towing or pushing.
For instructions on Jump starting refer
to page 162.
Never attempt to use your vehicle to
push another vehicle. If you do so,
damage to the energy-absorbing
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Towing the vehicle Towing a vehicle with automatic
transmission1. Place the selector lever in position N
2. Towing speed:
Maximum 45 mph/70 km/h
3. Towing distance:
Maximum 95 miles/150 km
4. Turn the ignition key to position 1 to
ensure that the brake lamps, turn
signal indicators, horn and wind-
shield wipers remain operative, and
to prevent the steering lock from
engaging
5. Switch on the hazard warning
flashers, comply with country-spe-
cific regulations.
In the event of electrical malfunction,
find some means of identifying the
vehicle in tow, for instance, place a sign
or warning triangle in the rear window.
Make sure that the ignition key
remains in position 1 even when
the electrical system has failed. This will
prevent the steering lock from
engaging. The steering and brakes are
without power assist when the engine is
not running. This means that increased
effort is required for steering and
braking.<
Towing with a commercial tow
truck >Do not tow with sling-type equipment
>Use a wheel-lift or flatbed carrier
>Please comply with applicable towing
laws.
Never allow passengers to ride in
a towed vehicle for any reason.< 530us138
Towing with a raised axle 1. Place the gearshift lever or selector
lever in Neutral
2. Turn the ignition key to position 0 or
remove it
3. Towing speed:
Maximum 30 mph/50 km/h
4. Towing distance:
Maximum 95 miles/150 km.
Remove the rear driveshaft for
longer towing distances with the
front axle lifted; remove the front drive-
shaft for towing over longer distances
with the rear axle lifted. Failure to
comply with this will result in damage to
the transfer box.<

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An engine performance test is authorized only on an appropriate chassis dynamometer . BMW X5 3.0i BMW X5 4.4i BMW X5 4.6is
Displacement
Number of cylinders cu in/cm
3
181.8/2,979
6268.4/4,398
8281.9/4,619
8
Maximum output
at engine speed hp
rpm225
5,900290
5,400340
5,700
Maximum torque
at engine speed Ib-ft/Nm
rpm214/290
3,500324/440
3,600350/475
3,700
Compression ratio 10.2 10.0 10.5
Stroke
Bore in/mm
in/mm3.53/89.6
3.31/843.26/82.7
3.62/92.03.35/85.0
3.66/93.0
Fuel-injection system
Digital electronic engine-management system
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Dimensions
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All dimensions are given in inch/mm. Height: with level control system: 67.2/1,707; without level control system:
67.5/ 1,715. Height with roof-mounted luggage rack: with level control system: 68.5/1,740; without level control
system: 68.8/1,748. Track width X5 3.0i: 62.0/1,576; X5 4.6is: front 61.7/1,566, rear 62.8/1,596.
Min. turning circle dia.: 39.7 ft/12.1 meters
73.7/1,872
85.8/2,180
61.4/1,560
61.4/1,560
111/2,820184/4,667
67.2/1,707
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Weights BMW X5 3.0i BMW X5 4.4i BMW X5 4.6is
Curb weight Ð with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission Ibs/kg
Ibs/kg4,533/2,056
4,586/2,080 Ð
4,824/2,188 Ð
4,824/2,188
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission Ibs/kg
Ibs/kg6,005/2,724
6,005/2,724 Ð
6,005/2,724 Ð
6,005/2,724
Approved front axle load Ibs/kg
2,787/1,264 2,787/1,264 2,787/1,264
Approved rear axle load Ibs/kg 3,307/1,500 3,307/1,500 3,307/1,500
Approved roof load capacity Ibs/kg 220/100
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight .
Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 16.4 Ð 54.4/465 Ð 1,540 Ð according to DIN
69.04/1,955 Ð according to SAE