window BMW X5 4.8I 2010 E70 Owner's Guide

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Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to
each other. To ensure that your vehicle contin-
ues to provide optimized economy of operation
throughout an extended service life, we request
that you devote careful attention to the follow-
ing section.
Engine and rear axle differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at various engine and vehicle speeds, but
do not exceed:
>Gasoline engine
4,500 rpm or 100 mph/160 km/h
>Diesel engine
3,500 rpm or 90 mph/150 km/h
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kick-down mode during these
initial miles.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive reservedly during the
first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive in a reserved manner during
this break-in period.
Following part replacement
Observe the break-in instructions again if com-
ponents mentioned above must be replaced
after subsequent driving operation.
Saving fuel
The fuel consumption of your vehicle depends
on various factors. Through a few simple steps,
your driving style, and regular maintenance, you
can have a positive influence on your fuel con-
sumption and environmental impact.
Removing unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Removing add-on parts after use
Remove unneeded auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear
luggage racks after use. Add-on parts attached
to the vehicle impede the aerodynamics and
increase the fuel consumption.
Closing windows and glass sunroof*/
panorama glass sunroof*
An open glass sunroof/panorama glass sunroof
or open windows likewise increase the drag
coefficient and therefore the fuel consumption.
Checking tire inflation pressures
regularly
Check and correct the tire inflation pressure as
needed at least twice a month and before long
trips.
An insufficient tire inflation pressure increases
the rolling resistance and thus increases the
fuel consumption and tire wear.
Driving off immediately
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it
running while the vehicle remains stationary.
Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine
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speed. This is the fastest way for the cold
engine to reach its operating temperature.
Thinking ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
To do so, maintain the appropriate distance
from the vehicle in front of you. An anticipatory
and smooth driving style reduces fuel con-
sumption.
Avoiding high engine speeds
Driving at a low engine speed reduces fuel con-
sumption and minimizes wear.
Taking advantage of coasting
The flow of fuel is interrupted when coasting.
Switching off engine during longer
stops
Switch off the engine at longer stops such as
traffic signals, railroad crossings, or in traffic
congestions. You achieve fuel savings even if
the standing time is as short as approx. 4 sec-
onds.
Switching off functions currently not
required
Functions such as air conditioning, seat heat-
ing, or rear window defrosting consume a lot of
energy and require additional fuel. Their influ-
ence is particularly pronounced in city traffic
and stop & go operation. For this reason, it is a
good idea to switch these functions off when
they are not really needed.
Having maintenance carried out
Have the vehicle serviced regularly in order to
achieve the optimum economy and service life
of your vehicle. BMW recommends having the
maintenance performed by a BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center. Also pay attention to
the BMW maintenance system, refer to
page244.
General driving notes
Closing liftgate
Operate the vehicle only when the liftgate
is completely closed. Otherwise, exhaust
fumes could enter into the passenger compart-
ment.<
If it is absolutely necessary to drive with the lift-
gate open:
1.Close all windows as well as the glass sun-
roof
*/panorama glass sunroof*.
2.Increase the air volume of the automatic cli-
mate control to a high level, refer to
page109.
Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles, extremely high temper-
atures are generated on the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to it, and never apply undercoating to
them. When driving, standing at idle and while
parking take care to avoid possible contact
between the hot exhaust system and any highly
flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass,
etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, and with it
the risk of serious property damage as well as
personal injury. Do not touch hot tailpipes, as
otherwise there is a danger of burns.<
Diesel particulate filter*
Soot particles are collected in the diesel partic-
ulate filter and periodically burned away at high
temperatures. This cleaning process lasts a few
minutes. You will notice it sometimes by the
fact that the engine temporarily runs slightly
less smoothly and requires a slightly higher
engine speed to delivery the usual power. You
may also hear sounds and observe a slight
amount of smoke coming from the exhaust up
to even a few moments after the engine is
switched off.
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Stowing cargo
BMW X5
BMW X6
>Load heavy cargo as far forward and as low
as possible, placing it directly behind the
backrest.
>Cover sharp edges and corners.>When transporting very heavy cargo with
unoccupied rear seats, insert the safety
belts, the outer safety belts in the BMW X5,
into the buckles on the opposite sides.
>Do not pile objects higher than the top edge
of the backrest.
>Wrap sharp-edged or pointed objects
which could strike the rear window while
driving.
Securing cargo
BMW X5
BMW X6
>Use the luggage net*, retaining straps*, or
securing straps to hold down small and
lightweight luggage and cargo.
>For larger and heavier pieces, heavy-duty
cargo straps
* are available from your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Four lashing
eyes
* mounted in the cargo bay are used to
secure these heavy-duty cargo straps, refer
to illustrations.
>Observe the special instructions supplied
with the heavy-duty cargo straps.
Position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan-
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Select category
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3."Categories"
4.Select the desired category.
Time shift
Approximately one hour of the channel cur-
rently being listened to is temporarily stored in a
cache memory. The signal must be available.
The stored audio track can be played back at a
different time from the live broadcast. If the
cache memory is full, then the older tracks are
recorded over. The cache memory is deleted if
a new channel is selected.
Accessing Time shift
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3.Open "Options".
4."Replay - Time Shift"
A new window appears in the display.
>The red arrow indicates the current play-
back position.
>The time difference from the live broadcast
is displayed next to the cache memory bar.
>During a live broadcast, "live" is displayed
next to the cache memory bar.
Time shift menu
Storing favorites
Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites
list. Possible favorites include artist, track,
game, league, and team.
Storing artist, track, or game
Only current broadcasts can be stored as favor-
ites. The channel information must be available.
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3.Select "All Channels" or the desired cate-
gory.
4.Select desired channel.
5.Press the controller again.
6.Select artist, track, or game.
Storing league or team
Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites
from a selection list.
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3."Manage favorites"
4."Add sports information"
SymbolFunction
Go to live broadcast
Playback/pause
Next track
Previous track
Fast forward
Reverse
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>Press the arrow buttons:
To switch between windows.
>Press the button:
To activate the menu item.
The transmission time of the remote control is
limited in accordance with legal guidelines. A
function can be repeated by pressing or turning
the appropriate button or knob.
Changing batteries
1.Press the detent and remove the cover.
2.Change the batteries. The type and installa-
tion position are marked on the bottom of
the battery compartment.
3.Close the cover.
Return old batteries to a collection point
or to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center.<
Setting the language of the
DVD system
1.Select a CD/DVD track.
2.Press the button.
3.Select "Tone".
4.Press the button.
5.Switch to the top window.
6.Select "Language".
7.Press the button.
8.Select the desired language.
9.Press the button.
Sound output via speakers
In addition to the headphones, you can also play
the sound via the vehicle speakers.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3."AUX/rear"
Switching DVD system on/off
Press the button on the CD-/DVD player or
under the desired screen.
The DVD system switches on automatically
when a CD or DVD is inserted.
Playing CD/DVD
Use the following menu items to access data
from a CD/DVD:
>Video data via "DVD"
>Audio data via "CD"
>Pictures via "Photo".
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Or:
Press the button on the remote control to
exit the DVD control.
Fast forward/reverse
Forward/reverse with DVD control
1.Press the button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Select the symbol.
3.Press the button.
4.Press the button several times to
increase the fast forward/reverse speed.
The DVD playback will be distorted.
To cancel fast forward/reverse:
1.Select the symbol.
2.Press the button.
Or:
Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
The DVD will start play at the point selected.
Forward/reverse with remote control
Press and hold the button until you reach
the desired point.
Or:
1.During playback, turn the thumbwheel.
Fast forward/reverse is interrupted.
2.Continue to turn the thumbwheel.
The speed is increased.
3.Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
Fast forward/reverse is interrupted. The
DVD will start play at the point selected.
Skipping chapter
You can change to the next or previous chapter
during playback.
1.Press the button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Select the symbol.
3.Press the button repeatedly, continuing
until you reach the desired chapter.Or:
Press the button on the left or right on the
remote control repeatedly until you reach the
desired chapter.
Freeze frame
1.Press the button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Select the symbol.
3.Press the button.
To continue playback:
1.Select the or symbol.
2.Press the button.
As an alternative, you can also stop and con-
tinue playback with the button on the CD/
DVD player.
Making settings for DVD
1.Press the button during playback.
2.Make the settings with the remote control:
>"Video settings":
>"Brightness", "Color" and "Contrast" of
the screen
>After switching to the top window, you
can change other settings.
"Language":
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Displaying images
1.Use the buttons or the thumbwheel of the
remote control to select an image.
2.Press the button.
3.Displaying images:
>Scroll using the menu navigation but-
tons of the remote control
>Show slide show:
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust how long
each image is displayed.
Stop slide show:
Select "Stop
Adjusting
1.Press the button.
2.Select a menu item:3.Press the button.
Ending display
1.Press the button.
2.Select the symbol.
3.Press the button.
Ejecting CD/DVD
Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
Information on CD/DVD
player
Safety notes
The BMW CD/DVD player is a Class 1
laser product. Do not operate if the cover
is dam age d; othe rwise , se ver e e y e da mag e c a n
result.<
Suitable media
Do not use self-recorded CDs/DVDs with
labels applied as these can become
detached during playback due to heat buildup
and can cause irreparable damage to the
device.
Only use round CDs/DVDs with a standard
diameter of 4.7 in/12 cm.
Do not play CDs/DVDs using an adapter, e.g.
CD singles; otherwise, the CD may jam and no
longer eject properly.
Do not use combined CD/DVDs, e.g. DVD
Plus or
hybrid discs; otherwise, the CD/DVD may jam
and no longer eject properly.<
The CD/DVD player can play the following
media:
>Video DVD
>CD-DA (Audio CD)
SymbolFunction
Return to the photo menu
"SET" Adjust the screen "Display".
"Language": after switching to
the top window, you can
change the system language.
Start slide show
Display first/last picture of the
current directory
Rotate image by 90°
"Overview" Change to image overview
SymbolFunction
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>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance":
Separately adjustable for the left and
right-hand headphones and the infrared
headphones.
>"Reset":
Your settings are reset.
>After switching to the top window, you
can change other settings.
"Audio": adjust the volume of the exter-
nal device to the volume of the CD/DVD
player.
"Language":
the system language of the DVD system
"Display":
background brightness of screen.
>"Video Format":
>"Standard"
>"Zoom": full-screen playback
To exit from the menu:
Press the buttons on the remote control.
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Adjusting volume
Turn the knob during a call to select the desired
volume.
This volume for the hands-free system is main-
tained, even if the other audio sources are set to
minimum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Operation via iDrive
You can operate the following functions via
iDrive:
>Accepting/refusing a call
>dialing phone numbers
>Dialing phone numbers from the phone
book
>Selecting stored phone numbers, e.g. from
the list of received calls
>Ending a call
When the ignition is switched off or in radio
readiness, e.g. after taking the remote control
out of the ignition switch, you can continue an
ongoing call via the hands-free system for sev-
eral minutes.
Speech quality
If the person you are talking to is having difficul-
ties understanding you, this may be due to
excessive background noise. The full prepara-
tion package mobile phone can compensate for
these noises to a certain extent. To optimize the
speech quality during a call, we recommend
that you:>Reduce background noise, e.g. by closing
the windows, reducing air flow from the
automatic climate control or pointing the
open front air vents downward.
>Reduce the volume of the hands-free sys-
tem.
Requirements
>The pairing data of the mobile phone are
stored in the vehicle and the mobile phone
is ready to operate.
>The engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
>The mobile phone is detected by the vehi-
cle.
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller
stored in the phone book and the phone num-
ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry
is displayed.
Accepting a call
Press the button on the steering wheel
or
"Accept"
Rejecting a call
"Reject"
The caller is diverted to your mailbox if it has
been activated.
Ending a call
Press the button on the steering wheel
or
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Deleting phone number
All digits entered up to this point are deleted.
Voice phone book
Operating by voice command requires a per-
sonal voice phone book.
The entries must be entered using voice com-
mands and are separate from the memory in the
mobile phone. In this case, it is not possible to
use voice command either to call phone num-
bers stored in the mobile phone or to store new
numbers. Up to 50 entries can be set up. An
entry always consists of a name and phone
number.
Creating and editing a voice phone
book
Store entry:
An entry always consists of a name and phone
number.
Delete entry:
You can delete any entry from the voice phone
book.
Delete all entries:
{Delete phonebook} deletes all entries in the
phone book.Have entries read aloud and select:
You can have all the entries of your voice phone
book read aloud in the order of input and select
a certain entry to establish a connection:
Selecting an entry
The connection to the phone number of the
selected entry is established.
Redialing
To redial the phone number dialed last:
Notes
Important for voice commands
For voice commands, keep the following in
mind:
>Issue the commands smoothly and at nor-
mal volume, avoiding excessive emphases
and pauses.
>Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof
closed to prevent interference from ambi-
ent noise.
>Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking. {Delete}.
1.{Save name}.
2.Speak the name.
The spoken length of the names in the
phone book must not exceed approx.
2seconds.
3.Say the phone number after being
prompted to do so by the system.
4.To store the phone number:
{Save}.
1.{Delete name}.
The dialog for deleting an entry is
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the query with {Yes}.
1.{Delete phonebook}.
The dialog for deleting phone book is
opened.
2.Confirm the query with {Yes}.
3.Confirm the query again with {Yes}.
1.{Read phonebook}.
The dialog for reading phone book is
opened.
2.{Dial number}, when the desired entry
is read aloud.
1.{Choose name}.
The dialog for selecting an entry is
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the query with {Yes}.
{Redial}
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