oil temperature BMW X5 4.8IS 2004 E53 Owner's Manual

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Controls and features

Passenger safety systems:

Airbags57
Transporting children safely59
Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory63

Driving:

Ignition lock64
Starting engine64
Switching off engine65
Handbrake66
Manual transmission66
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic67
Turn signals/
headlamp flasher70
Washer/wiper system/
rain sensor71
Cruise control73

Everything under control:

Odometer, outside temperature
display75
Tachometer76
Energy control76
Engine oil thermometer77
Fuel gauge77
Temperature gauge78
Service Interval Display78
Check Control79
Computer82
MID Multi-Information
Display83Digital clock in MID84
Computer in MID87

Technology for safety and
driving convenience:

PDC Park Distance Control92
Antilock Brake System93
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control94
xDrive95
HDC Hill Descent Control96
Self-leveling suspension97
2-axle self-leveling
suspension97
Brake Force Display99
Flat Tire Monitor100

Lamps:

Parking lamps/low beams102
Adaptive Head Light103
High beams/roadside parking
lamps103
Front fog lamps104
Instrument lighting104
Interior lamps104

Controlling climate for pleasant
driving:

Air conditioner106
Automatic climate control109
Roller sun blinds115
Independent ventilation115

Cabin convenience:

Integrated universal remote
control116
Telephone118
Glove compartment119
Storage compartments119
Cup holders120
Ashtray, front121
Ashtray, rear121
Cigarette lighter, rear122

Loading and transporting:

Ski bag123
Cargo area
Folding rear backrests
down124
Roll-up cover125
Partition net125
Cover panels in cargo
area127
Power outlets128
Pull-out cargo floor128
Cargo loading130
Roof-mounted luggage rack132

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Instrument cluster X5 4.8is

1Fuel gauge77
2Indicator lamp for turn signals22
3Speedometer
4Indicator and warning lamps19
to 22
5Tachometer76
Engine oil thermometer
6Coolant temperature gauge787Indicator and warning lamps19
to 22
8Reset button for trip odometer75
9Service Interval Display78
10 Indicator for
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Trip odometer/odometer75
>

Outside temperature75
11 Indicator for Check Control7912 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission67
13 CHECK button79
14 Indicator and warning lamps19
to 22
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Maintenance
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Engine oil thermometer Fuel gauge X5 4.8is The general operating temperature lies
between 1767/806 and 2487/
1206. Do not exceed the maximum
value of 3027/1506.530us232
If the indicator lamp comes on and
stays on, there are approx.
>2.0 gal./8 liters, 6-cylinder engine
>2.5 gal./10 liters, 8-cylinder engine
of fuel still in the tank.
Tank capacity: approx. 24.6 gal./
approx. 93 liters.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies, when you
are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate
slightly.390us006
Refuel well before the tank is
empty, as otherwise engine func-
tions will not be ensured and damage
can occur if you drive down to the last
drop.<
When you switch on the ignition, the
indicator lamp comes on briefly to con-
firm that the system is operational.

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Temperature gauge Service Interval Display Blue The engine is still cold. Drive at moder-
ate engine and vehicle speeds.Red When you switch on the ignition, the
warning lamp
* comes on briefly to con-
firm that the system is operational.
If the warning lamp lights up during
driving or the message "COOLANT
TEMPERATURE" appears in the Check
Control: the engine is overheated.
Switch off the engine immediately and
allow it to cool down.
Checking coolant level, refer to
page 150.
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Between blue and red zones Normal operating range. The dial may
wander into the red field.
The range of available displays varies
according to your individual vehicle's
equipment.
Green lamps The number of illuminated lamps
decreases as the time for your next
maintenance visit approaches.Yellow lamp This field appears together with
OILSERVICE or INSPECTION.
Maintenance is due. Please contact
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cen-
ter for an appointment.Red lamp The maintenance deadline has been
passed.390us008

Maintenance
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Check Control Graphic display
*
The following alerts or status messages
are displayed with icons as of ignition
key position 2 until the defects are cor-
rected:
1Check low beams
2Add washer fluid, goes out after
approx. 1 minute
3Door open
4Tailgate open
5Check brake and tail lamps. A defec-
tive center brake lamp is indicated by
the upper symbol
When you open the door after stopping,
a warning signal sounds without a
visual indicator for:
>LIGHTS ON
>KEY IN IGNITION LOCK. 390de121
Alphanumeric display
*
Text messages are used to alert the
driver to system malfunctions as of igni-
tion key position 2. The alert is accom-
panied by an acoustic signal.
1Status messages symbol
2Display
3CHECK button
Messages concerning system faults are
differentiated based on two priorities: 530de254
Priority 1
These defects are immediately indi-
cated by an acoustic signal and a flash-
ing warning symbol 1. Simultaneous
defects will be displayed consecutively.
These status messages remain in the
display until the defects are corrected.
They cannot be deleted by pressing the
CHECK button 3:
>RELEASE PARKINGBRAKE
>COOLANT TEMPERATURE
Temperature too high. Stop the vehi-
cle immediately and switch off the
engine, refer to pages 78 and 150
>STOP! ENGINE OILPRESS
Oil pressure too low. Stop the vehicle
immediately and switch off the
engine, refer to pages 19, 148

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Check Control >CHECK BRAKE FLUID
Level has dropped approx. to mini-
mum. Have the brake fluid topped up
as soon as possible, refer to
page 151. Have the reason for the
brake fluid loss eliminated by your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center
>DSC/4x4 INACTIVE
DSC and/or 4-wheel drive system
xDrive has failed.
The stabilizing interventions of DSC
and/or the 4-wheel drive system
xDrive are no longer available. Drive
may then only be carried out via the
rear axle.
Have the system checked at the
nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
center.
For additional information, refer to
page 95
>SELFLEVEL SUSP.INACT
*
Please consult the nearest BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle center
>SELFLEVEL SUSP.INACT*
MAX. 35 MPH/MAX. 60 KM/H
*
These messages are displayed con-
secutively.
Do not exceed a maximum speed of
35 mph/60 km/h.
Please consult the nearest BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle center>TRANSMISS'N OVERHEAT
*
Reduce speed immediately and stop
at a suitable location so that the sys-
tem can cool down again. Please
contact the nearest BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center
>LIMIT
*
Display when the programmed road-
speed limit is exceeded, refer to
page 87.
Priority 2
These displays appear for 20 seconds
as of ignition key position 2. The warn-
ing symbols remain after the message
disappears. You can open the mes-
sages again for display by pressing the
CHECK button.
>TRUNKLID OPEN
This message only appears when
starting off
>DOOR OPEN
This message appears after a mini-
mal defined road speed has been
exceeded
>FASTEN SEAT BELTS
*
In addition, the indicator lamp with
the belt symbol lights up and an
acoustic signal sounds
>WASHER FLUID LOW
Too low, top up at the next opportu-
nity, refer to page 148>CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV
The oil level is at the absolute mini-
mum point. Therefore, have the
engine oil topped up as soon as pos-
sible, refer to page 148. Until then,
do not drive more than approx.
30 miles/50 km
>CHECK GAS CAP
Check to see whether the fuel filler
cap has been closed properly, refer
to page 25
>OUTSIDE TEMP. +237/–56
This display is only an example. The
current temperature is displayed at
outside temperatures of +37.57/
+36 and below, refer also to
page 75
>CHECK BRAKE LIGHTS
A lamp has failed or the electrical
circuit has a fault, refer to page 161
or consult a BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center
>CHECK LOWBEAM LIGHTS
CHECK SIDE LIGHTS
CHECK REAR LIGHTS
CHECK FRONT FOGLAMPS
CHECK LICPLATE LIGHT
CHECK HIGHBEAM LIGHT
CHECK BACK UP LIGHTS
The respective lamp may have failed
or the electrical circuit may be defec-

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Engine oil Adding engine oil Wait until the level has dropped to just
above the lower mark before adding oil.
Continuous exposure to used oil
has caused cancer in laboratory
testing. For this reason, any skin areas
that come into contact with oil should
be thoroughly washed with soap and
water.
Always store oils, grease and similar
materials so that they are inaccessible
to children. Comply with warning labels
and information on containers.<
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the dis-
posal of used oil.< 530de326
Specified engine oils The quality of the engine oil selected
has critical significance for the opera-
tion and service life of an engine.
Based on extensive testing, BMW has
approved only certain engine oils.
Use only approved BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil.
If you are unable to obtain BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil, you can add
small amounts of synthetic oil in
between oil changes. Use only oils with
the API SH specification or higher.
Ask your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center for details concern-
ing the specific BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil or synthetic oils
which have been approved.<
You can also call BMW of North Amer-
ica at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this web-
site: www.bmwusa.com to obtain this
information.
BMW engines are designed to
operate without additives, and
their use could even lead to damage in
some cases.<
Viscosity ratings Viscosity is the oil flow rating as estab-
lished in SAE classes.
The selection of the correct SAE class
depends on the climatic conditions in
the area where you typically drive your
BMW.
Approved oils are in SAE classes
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils may be used for driving in all
ambient temperatures.

Everything from A to Z
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Microphone for telephone,
refer to Telephone 118
Microphone, refer to
Telephone 118
MID Multi-Information
Display 83
Mirror
automatic curb monitor 51
mirror heating 54
mirror memory, refer to
Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory 50
Mirror dimming feature 55
Mirrors 54
Multifunction switch
turn signals/headlamp
flasher 70
washer/wiper system 71
Multi-Information Display
MID 83
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Navigation system, refer to
Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer/Radio
and Navigation System
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 47
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation 108, 113O
OBD interface socket 153
Odometer 75
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 149
consumption 148
dipstick 148
filling capacity 181
specified engine oil
grades 149
Oil change interval, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, US
models or Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet,
Canadian models
Oil pressure, indicator/
warning lamp 19
OILSERVICE 78
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal 168
Onboard computer, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Onboard tool kit 158
Opening and closing
from inside 34
using the door lock 33
using the remote
control 31
Output, refer to Engine
specifications 178Outside temperature
display 75
changing unit of
measure 75, 82
in computer 82
P
Panorama glass roof 41
automatic opening and
closing 41
closing in the event of an
electrical defect 42
comfort position 41
convenience operation 33
initializing 42
power failure 42
remote control 31
Park Distance Control
PDC 92
Parking aid, refer to PDC
Park Distance Control 92
Parking lamps 102
bulb replacement 160
Parking lamps/low
beams 102
Parking, vehicle 65
Parts and accessories, refer
to Your individual vehicle 8
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function 51
Pathway lighting 102PDC Park Distance
Control 92
Permissible axle load, refer
to Weights 180
Permissible gross weight,
refer to Weights 180
Plastic, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter 108
Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter 114
Power failure, battery 169
Power rear-seat
backrests 48
Power seat 46
Power windows 39
safety switch 40
Pressure monitoring,
tires 100
Flat Tire Monitor 100
Pressure, tires 140
Producing tire inflation
pressure 140
Programming settings, refer
to Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 63
Protective function
panorama glass roof 42
Pull-out cargo floor 128

Everything from A to Z
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Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 68
Selector-lever positions,
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 67
Self-leveling suspension 97
2-axle self-leveling
suspension 97
inactive 97
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US
models 152
Service Interval
Display 78, 152
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance 170
Setting interior
temperature 107, 111
Setting time, refer to
Preselect switch-on
times 86
Shifting
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 69
manual transmission 66
Shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever position 68
Shoulder support 47
Side airbags 57Side Impact Head Protection
System 57
Side tilt, permissible 137
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs 160
Side window blinds, refer to
Rear window blind 115
Sitting safely 43
with airbags 43
with safety belts 43
Ski bag 123
Snow chains 145
Sockets 121, 128
Spare fuses 169
Spare key 30
Spare wheel 165
removal aid 165
Special wash program 72
Specified engine oils 149
Speed limit 87
Speed, winter tires 145
Speedometer 15, 17, 18
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 69
Sports seat 45
Stability control, refer to
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 94
xDrive 95Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting 171
Starting difficulties,
temperature 65
Starting engine 64
Start-off assistance, DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control 94
Startup difficulties, jump-
starting 171
Status of this Owner's
Manual at time of
printing 9
Steering lock 64
Steering wheel
adjustment 52
adjustment, automatic 53
heater 53
lock 64
memory 50
Steptronic, refer to Manual
mode 69
Stopwatch 85
Storage compartments 119
in the cargo area 127
Storage space, refer to
Cargo area 124
Storage, tires 145
Storing desired speed, refer
to Cruise control 73
Storing seat adjustment 50Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel memory 50
Straps, refer to Loading 131
Stroke, refer to Engine
specifications 178
Switches, refer to Cockpit 14
Switching off engine 65
Switch-on times input 86
Symbols 8
Synthetic oils 149
T
Tachometer 76
Tail lamps, replacing
bulbs 161
Tailgate 36
unlocking manually 37
Taking time, refer to
Stopwatch 85
Tank contents, refer to Fuel
tank capacity 181
Technical data 178
Technical modifications 9
Telephone 118
refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone preparation, refer
to Hands-free system 118

Everything from A to ZTemperature
air conditioner 107
automatic climate
control 111
Temperature display
ice warning 75
outside
temperature 75, 82
setting the units 75, 82
Temperature gauge, engine
oil 77
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control 73
Thigh support adjustment 45
Third brake lamp
bulb replacement 162
refer to Center brake
lamp 162
Three-point seat belt, refer
to Safety belts 49
Tilt alarm sensor
remote control 31
switching off 39
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror 51
Time of arrival 89
Timer, refer to Stopwatch 85
Tire Identification
Number 142
Tire inflation pressure 140
Tire Quality Grading 142Tires
age 142
breaking-in 136
changing 142, 144, 163
condition 143
damage 143
flat 163
inflation pressure 140
size 142
storage 145
tread 143
wear indicators, refer to
Tire tread 143
winter tires 145
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit 158
Torque
lug bolts 168
refer to Engine
specifications 178
Tow fittings 173
Tow sockets for tow
fitting 173
Towing 173, 174
with automatic
transmission 174
Tow-starting 173
Track width, refer to
Dimensions 179Transmission
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 67
manual transmission 66
Transmission fault, refer to
Electronic transmission
control module 69
Transmission lockout, refer
to P Park 68
Transporting children
safely 59
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread 143
Tread wear 142
Trip odometer 75
Trip-distance counter, refer
to Trip odometer 75
Trunk lamps, refer to Cargo
area lamps 105
Trunk lid, refer to
Liftgate 35
Tailgate 36
Trunk, refer to Cargo
area 124
Turn signals 70
bulb
replacement 160, 161
indicator lamp 22
Turn signals, side 160
bulb replacement 160Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 179
TV function, refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
Two-axle self-leveling
suspension
display 98
lowering 99
raising 98
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Underbody protection, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 142
Units, temperature 75, 111
Universal garage door
control 116
Universal remote control 116
Unlocking
engine hood 146
from inside 34
from outside 31, 33
Using antifreeze 148, 150