Coolant BMW X5 4.8I 2007 E70 Owner's Manual
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Everything under control
68
Tachometer
Do not operate the engine with the needle in the
red overspeed zone of the gauge, refer to arrow.
In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to
protect the engine.
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine
become too hot, a warning lamp lights up. In
addition, a message appears on the Control
Display.
Checking coolant level, refer to page225.
Energy Control
Displays the current fuel consumption. This
allows you to see whether your current driving
style is conducive to fuel economy with mini-
mum exhaust emissions.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 22.5 US gal/
85 liters. You will find information on refueling
on page212.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
After the reserve quantity has been reached, a
message briefly appears on the Control Display;
the remaining range is shown in the computer.
Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the
message remains on the Control Display.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
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Things to remember when driving
126
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Please comply with the precau-
tions included with the installation instructions.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
its handling and steering response. You should
therefore always remember not to exceed the
approved roof load capacity, the approved
gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when
loading the rack.
You can find the specified weights under
Weights on page244.
The load on the roof must be evenly distributed
and must not extend outward beyond the limits
of the loading surface. Always stow the heaviest
pieces on the bottom. Be sure that adequate
clearance is maintained for raising the pan-
orama glass sunroof, and that objects do not
project into the opening path of the liftgate.
Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.
Driving on poor roads
Your X5 is at home on all roads and surfaces.
It combines a 4-wheel drive system with the
advantages of a normal passenger car.
Driving on unpaved terrain can cause
damage to the vehicle.<
When you are driving on poor roads, there are a
few points which you should strictly observe for
your own safety, for that of your passengers,
and for the safety of the vehicle:
>Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving off and avoid taking risks at all costs.
>Adapt your driving speed to the road condi-
tions. The steeper and rougher the road
surface is, the lower the speed should be.>You can operate your vehicle on uphill and
downhill gradients with a maximum slope of
50 %. If you want to drive on uphill or down-
hill gradients of this kind, make sure before-
hand that the engine oil and coolant levels
are near the MAX mark, refer to page225.
>Use the HDC Hill Descent Control when
driving down extremely steep grades, refer
to page85. It is possible to start off on
grades of up to 33 %.
The permissible body roll is 50 %.
>While driving, watch carefully for obstacles
such as rocks or holes. Try to avoid these
obstacles whenever possible.
>Please make sure that the undercarriage
does not touch the ground, for example on
crests and bumpy roads. The ground clear-
ance of the vehicle is a maximum of approx.
8.0 in/20 cm. Please note that the ground
clearance can vary depending on loading
and the driving conditions of the vehicle.
>Only drive through water on roads up to a
maximum depth of 20 in/50 cm and only at
walking speed, making sure not to stop in
the process.
>After driving through water at low speed,
lightly press the brake pedal several times
to dry the brakes and to prevent the braking
effect from being reduced by wetness.
>Depending on the condition of the surface,
it may be practical to briefly activate DTC,
refer to DTC Dynamic Traction Control on
page85.
>If the drive wheels spin on one side, depress
the accelerator pedal sufficiently so that the
driving stability control systems can distrib-
ute the drive forces to the individual wheels.
Please note the following points after driving on
poor roads to maintain the driving safety of your
BMW:
>Clean the coarsest dirt from the body.
>Clean mud, snow, ice etc. from the wheels
and tires and check the tires for damage.
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Mobility
223Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Engine compartment
1Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page64
2Starting-aid terminal, refer to page2373Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page225
4Filler neck for engine oil, refer to
Adding engine oil, page224
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check.
The condition for the most accurate indication
of the oil level possible is measurement with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e. following
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km.
You can display the oil level while driving or
when stopped on a level surface with the engine
running.
iDrive, for explanation of concept, refer to
page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.3.Select "Info sources" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Service" and press the controller.
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Mobility
225Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center
will be happy to answer detailed ques-
tions on BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil
or approved synthetic oils.<
You can also call BMW of North America at
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Viscosity grades
Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and
is specified in SAE grades.
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on
the climatic conditions in the region in which
you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the SAE grades
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils can be used for driving at all outside
temperatures.
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<
Coolant is comprised of water and coolant addi-
tive. Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your BMW. Your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center can recommend suit-
able additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard; observe the instruc-
tions on the containers.<
Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
3.The coolant level is correct when the cool-
ant level is between the MIN and MAX
marks, refer to the diagram adjacent to the
filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
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Everything from A to Z
250
Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System84
Accessories6
Access to 3rd row seats45
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control74
Activated-charcoal filter106
"Activation time" for parked
car ventilation109
Active seat48
Active seat ventilation47
Active steering91
– warning lamp91
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display92
Adaptive Drive86
Adaptive fixing system117
Adaptive Head Light98
"Add digits" for mobile
phone195
"Address book" for
navigation139
Address for navigation
– deleting140
– entering131,134,139
– selecting139
– storing139
– storing current position139
"Add to destination
list"134,136
Adjusting confirmation signals
for locking and unlocking31Adjusting temperature, with
automatic climate control
with expanded scope103
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control155
Adjusting thigh support41
"After door opened"43
"After unlocking"43
Airbags92
– sitting safely40
– warning lamp94
Air distribution
– automatic102,107
– manual103
Airing, refer to Ventilation105
Air recirculation105
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control105
– recirculated-air mode105
"Air recirculation on / off"50
Air vents
101
– refer to Ventilation105
Air vents of automatic climate
control101
Air volume103,108
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications213
Alarm system34
– avoiding unintentional
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off alarm34
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor35
– tilt alarm sensor35
"All channels" with satellite
radio163
"All doors"30
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires221"All stations" display with
radio158
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive85
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Alternate route, refer to
Bypassing traffic
congestion149
"AM", reception
range155,158
"Angle of view" for DVD
system in rear177
Antenna for mobile phone188
Antifreeze
– coolant225
– washer fluid64
Antilock Brake System
ABS84
Anti-theft system
– refer to Alarm system34
– refer to Central locking
system29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights244
Approved engine oils224
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights244
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest113
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer69
– refer to Starting destination
guidance143
"Arrow display" for
navigation144
Arrow view for navigation
system144
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Everything from A to Z
254 Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption69
Consumption indicator,
Energy Control68
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption69
"Continue guidance to
destination?"144
"Contrast" for DVD system in
rear176
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness78
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Controls of DVD system in
rear172
Coolant225
– checking level225
– temperature68
Cooling, maximum104
Cornering Brake Control
CBC84
Courtesy lamps100
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone113
Cruise control64
Cruising range69
Cup holders114
Curb weight, refer to
Weights244
Current fuel consumption68
"Current position"150
Current position
– displaying150
– entering139
– storing139
"Customer
Relations"196,205
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data242
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data242
– capacities244
– dimensions243
– engine242
– technical data242
– weights244
"Date"78
Date67
– display format78
– retrieving67
– setting78
"Date format"78
"Daytime running lamps"98
Daytime running lamps98
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control84
"Deactivated"43
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defrosting windows103
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation103
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows103
"Delete address book" for
navigation140
"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone196
"Delete data" for
navigation140
"Delete" for mobile
phone196
Destination address
– deleting140
– entering131,134
Destination for navigation
– destination list138
– entry131
– selecting from address
book139
– selecting using
information137
– selecting using voice134
– storing139Destination guidance143
– canceling voice
instructions51
– changing specified
route141
– displaying route144
– distance and arrival143
– ending/continuing143
– starting143
– voice instructions146
– volume of voice
instructions146
Destination list for navigation
system
138
Destinations recently driven
to138
"Details", DVD system in
rear181
"Detour" for navigation149
Detour for navigation149
"Dial" for mobile phone193
"Dial number"194
"Diamond button"50
Digital clock67
Digital compass111
Dimensions243
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals62
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions146
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions146
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book139
Direct selection buttons21
Displacement, refer to Engine
data242
"Display"78
Display, refer to iDrive16
Displaying images181
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting99
"Display off"21
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
"Display settings"78,94
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Reference 255
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display94
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access37
– remote control battery174
– vehicle battery234
Distance, refer to
Computer69
"Distance to dest."70
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer69
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control80
Door entry lighting100
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock31
Door locking, confirmation
signals31
"Door locks"30,31,72
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control30
DOT Quality Grades218
Draft-free ventilation106
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders114
"Driver's door only"30
Driver's seat, calibrating46
"Driver's seat climate"48
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams97
Driving on poor roads126
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route144
Driving stability control
systems84
Driving through water123
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes122
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function104
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control84
– indicator lamp13,84DTC Dynamic Traction
Control85
– activating85
– indicator lamp13,85
"DVD" DVD system in
rear174
"DVD format" for DVD system
in rear177
DVD for navigation130
DVD system in rear172
– CD/DVD player
173
– connecting headphones173
– controls172
– displaying images from CD/
DVD181
– DVD country codes174
– external device183
– information on CD/DVD
player182
– playing audio tracks from
CD/DVD178
– playing video from CD/
DVD174
– remote control173
– switching on/off174
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC84
"Dynamic route" for
navigation142
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC84
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC85
E
Easy entry/exit50
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door212
– liftgate33
– panorama glass sunroof39
Electric steering wheel
adjustment49
Electronic brake-force
distribution84Electronic oil level check223
Emergency call236
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door212
– liftgate33
– panorama glass sunroof39
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission61
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance237
"Enable services"208
"End call"194
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control68
Energy Control68
Engine
– breaking-in122
– data242
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature68
– speed242
– starting56
– starting, comfort access36
– starting difficulties57
– switching off57
Engine compartment223
Engine coolant225
Engine oil
– adding224
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils224
– approved engine oil224
– checking oil level223
– electronic oil level check223
"Engine oil level"224
Engine output, refer to Engine
data242
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature68
Engine speed242
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine56
"Enter address"132
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Everything from A to Z
264 Spare remote control28
Spare wheel
– refer to Changing
wheels232
– refer to Compact wheel232
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils224
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils224
Speed
– with compact wheel234
– with winter tires221
Speed-dependent
volume156
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit76
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control156
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems84
"Standard" for DVD system in
rear177,184
"Star button"50
Star button50
Start/Stop button56
"Start" for stopwatch76
"Start guidance"134,143
Starting, refer to Starting
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting237
Starting assistant123
Starting difficulties
– jump starting237
– refer to Special starting
conditions57
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant123
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start service"203
"State / Province" for
destination entry132"State inspection"73
Station, refer to Radio158
"Status"73
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjusting49
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit50
– heating50
– lock56
– memory42
– programmable buttons50
"Steering wheel buttons"50
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering91
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
"Stop" for stopwatch76
"Stopwatch"76
Stopwatch76
Storage compartments113
"Store"
– with radio160
– with satellite radio164
"Store in address book" for
navigation139
Storing current position139
Storing radio stations160
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory42
Storing tires221
"Street" for destination
entry133
"Subtitles" for DVD system in
rear177
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires214
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching cooling function on
and off104
Switching off engine57Switching on
– audio154
– CD changer154
– CD player154
– radio154
Switching on hour signal78
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light98
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
– navigation system150
– traffic information with
navigation system147
T
Tachometer68
Tailgate34
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
Tail lamps230
– replacing bulbs230
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities244
Target cursor for
navigation136
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety5
Technical data242
Telematic, refer to
TeleService,
BMW Assist202
Telephone
– refer to Mobile phone188
– refer to separate operating
instructions
"Telephone list"50
TeleService204
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region103
– adjusting with automatic
climate control103,107
– of coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature68