ECU BMW X5 4.6IS 2003 Owner's Manual

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Cargo areaWhen it is extended, you can load the
cargo floor:
>With up to 990 Ibs/450 kg, distrib-
uted evenly across the entire surface
>With up to 330 Ibs/150 kg on the rear
edge.
Do not overload the cargo floor
when it is extended. If you do so,
it could cause damage.
When you slide the cargo floor back in,
do not grasp it on the bottom. If you do
so, there is a risk of personal injury.<
Raise the cargo floor For access to the spare wheel or other
stored items:
Swing the cargo floor up and secure it
with the rod, see detail.
If your vehicle has a partition net:
Take the bag with the partition net
out of the retainer, refer to page 122,
before you raise the cargo floor panel.
Otherwise, the bag could slide down-
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Cargo loadingStowing cargo >Position heavy cargo as far forward
as possible Ð directly behind the
backrests 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 122, 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. 530de032
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, e.g. simply
during braking or evasive maneuvers.
Do not exceed the permissible gross
vehicle weight and the permissible axle
loads, refer to page 170. 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 pro-
jected through the air, e.g. simply
during braking and evasive maneuvers,
thus endangering vehicle occupants.<

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Roof-mounted luggage rack
*
A special rack system is available as an
optional extra for your BMW. Please
comply with the precautions included
with the installation instructions.Mounting pointsAccess to the mounting points:
To fold up the cover, refer to arrow,
please use the tool which is provided
with the rack system.530de293
Cargo loading and driving hintsRoof-mounted luggage racks raise the
center of gravity of the vehicle when
they are loaded. For this reason, they
exercise a major effect on the vehicle's
handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember
not to exceed the approved roof
weight, the approved gross vehicle
weight or the axle loads when loading
the rack.
You will find the specifications under
Technical Data on page 170.
Make sure that the load is not too
heavy, and attempt to distribute it
evenly. Always load the heaviest pieces
on the bottom. Be sure that adequate
clearance is maintained for raising the
sliding/tilt sunroof, and that objects do
not project into the opening path of the
liftgate. Always ensure that roof-mounted
loads are tightly secured, as loose
loads can shift or even fly off the roof,
posing a serious hazard for following
traffic.<
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden accelera-
tion and braking maneuvers. Take cor-
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HoodTo unlock Pull the lever located under the left-
hand side of the instrument panel.
Do not work on your vehicle
without appropriate skills. Failure
to work in an informed, professional
manner when servicing components
and materials constitutes a safety
hazard for vehicle occupants and other
road users. If you are not familiar with
the guidelines, please have the opera-
tions performed by your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center.< 530de295
To open Pull the release handle and open the
hood. 530de296
To close Allow the hood to fall from a height of
about 12 in/30 cm so that it audibly
engages.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the hood is clear
when it is closed, as with all closing
procedures
.
If it is determined that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, stop
immediately and close it securely.< 530de297

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Under the cargo area floor in a pocket.
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Front 1. Move the wiper to a fold-out posi-
tion, refer to page 68
2. Lift the wiper arm and press the
securing spring, refer to arrow
3. Pull the wiper blade off toward the
wiper arm
4. Insert the new blade and snap it into
place.
Fold the wipers back down onto
the windshield before you turn the
ignition key to position 1 or 2 again. If
you do not, they could be damaged.< 530de300
Rear

1. Hold the wiper blade on the window
and remove/unclip the wiper arm at
the articulated joint, refer to arrow
2. Insert a new wiper blade and press it
on/clip it into the wiper arm.
Use only wiper blades approved
by BMW.< 530de301
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades

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Lamps and bulbsThe lamps and bulbs make essential
contributions to the safety of your
vehicle. For this reason, follow the
instructions below carefully when
replacing a bulb. If you are not familiar
with any of the procedures, consult
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
center.
Do not touch the glass portion of a
new bulb with your bare hands
since even small amounts of impurities
burn into the surface and reduce the
service life of the bulb. Use a clean
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-
rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic
base.<
A replacement bulb set is available from
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
center.
Whenever working on the elec-
trical system, switch off the elec-
trical accessory you are working on or
disconnect the cable from the negative
terminal of the battery. Failure to do this
could result in short circuits.
Comply with any instructions provided
by the bulb manufacturer. If you do not,
injuries and damages during the bulb
replacement can occur.<
The right side of the engine compart-
ment.
1 Low beams
2 High beams
For checking and adjusting head-
lamp aim, please contact your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.< Low beams H7 bulb, 55 watts
The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and
protective gloves. Failure to comply
with this precaution could lead to injury
if the bulb is accidentally damaged
during replacement.< 530de302
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left, refer
to arrow, and remove
2. Remove and replace the bulb. High beams HB3 bulb, 60 watts
The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and
protective gloves. Failure to comply
with this precaution could lead to injury
if the bulb is accidentally damaged
during replacement.<
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove
2. Disconnect the plug
3. Plug the new bulb into the plug
connector. Be sure that it is securely
engaged
4. Install in the opposite order.

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Changing a wheel 6. Insert the support rod in the tailgate
lock and press down until it engages,
refer to arrow 1; then lock hook of
rod in striker, refer to arrow 2
Be sure that the support rod is
locked firmly in place. If you fail to
do so, it could retract sharply upward
and cause personal injury and vehicle
damage.<
7. You can now release the locked tail-
gate and take the spare wheel down
from the tailgate. It is recommended
that you leave the tailgate locked into
place until you have completed the
wheel change and placed the wheel
with the defective tire into the
removal aid. 530de314
Procedure1. Read carefully and comply with the
safety precautions on page 154
2. Secure the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling:
Place the wedges (chocks) behind
the wheels on the side opposite the
side you are lifting. If the vehicle is
parked on a downward slope, place
the wedges securely in front of the
wheels. If the wheel must be
changed on a surface with a more
severe slope, take additional precau-
tions to secure the vehicle from
rolling
3. Loosen the lug bolts 1/2-turn
4. Insert the jack handle into the jack,
refer to the illustration in the next
column5. Position the jack at the jacking point
closest to the flat tire so that the jack
base is vertically below the jacking
point and the entire surface of the
head of the jack will move into the
square recess of the jacking point,
refer to the illustration detail, when
the jack is cranked
6. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel
you are changing is raised from the
ground
7. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove
the wheel
8. Remove accumulations of mud or
dirt from the mounting surfaces of
the wheel and hub. Clean the lug
bolts
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Changing a wheel9. Position the spare wheel. Secure
the wheel by turning at least two
lug bolts into opposite bolt holes
10. Screw in the remaining lug bolts.
Tighten all the bolts securely
11. Lower the jack and remove it from
beneath the vehicle
12. Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal
pattern
13. Check and correct the tire inflation
pressure at the earliest opportunity.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
RDC
*:
After mounting the spare wheel or
correcting the tire inflation pres-
sure, reactivate the system, refer to
page 97.
Protect valve stems and valves from dirt
using screw-on valve stem caps. Dirt in
the valve stems frequently leads to slow
leaks.The vehicle jack is designed for
changing wheels only. Do not
attempt to raise another vehicle model
with it or to raise any load of any kind.
To do so could cause accidents and
personal injury.
To ensure continued safety, have the
tightness of the lug bolts checked with
a calibrated lug wrench Ð torque speci-
fication: 101 lb-ft/140 Nm Ð at the
earliest opportunity.<
Store the wheel and the tools in the
order opposite that for removal.
Before removing the support rod,
be sure that the tailgate is held
down firmly. If you fail to do so, it could
retract sharply upward and cause per-
sonal injury and vehicle damage.
After you remove the rod, close the tail-
gate carefully. Continue to hold it firmly
until it is completely closed.<
If light-alloy wheels other than original
BMW light-alloy wheels have been
mounted, it may be necessary to use
different lug bolts for those wheels.
Replace the defective tire as soon as
possible and have the new wheel/tire
balanced. Driving with spare wheel
With certain wheel-and-tire com-
binations the size of the spare
wheel differs from that of the other
wheels. The spare wheel is equivalent
to these in all speed and load ranges.
However, to restore the original state,
the normal wheel should be remounted
as soon as possible.
When the spare wheel is mounted, the
maximum speed rating is 130 mph/
210 km/h.<

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Battery Fuses
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.<
MaintenanceThe battery is maintenance-free, that is,
the original electrolyte will normally last
for the service life of the battery under
moderate climatic conditions.
For all questions that regard the
battery, please consult your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
Since the battery is maintenance-free,
the following is for your information
only.<
Do not disconnect the battery
when the engine is running. If
you do so, the ensuing voltage surge
will damage the vehicle's onboard elec-
tronics.<
Charging the battery Charge the battery in the vehicle only
when the engine is not running. Use the
connections provided in the engine
compartment. For correct connections,
refer to Jump-starting on page 162. Disposal
Return used batteries to a recyc-
ling point or your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center. Maintain the
battery in an upright position for trans-
port and storage. Secure the battery
against tilting during transport.<
In the glove compartmentOpen the glove compartment and turn
the two quick-release fasteners to the
left. 530us121

Everything from A to Z
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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