key BMW X5 XDRIVE 30I 2010 E70 Owner's Manual
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Opening and closing
26
Opening and closing
Keys/remote control
Each remote control contains a battery which is 
automatically charged in the ignition lock while 
driving. Drive a longer distance with each 
remote control at least twice a year to keep the 
battery charged. For comfort access
*, the 
remote control contains a replaceable battery, 
refer to page37.
Depending on which remote control is detected 
by the vehicle during unlocking, different set-
tings are called up and carried out in the vehicle, 
refer to Personal Profile, page26.
Information on the required maintenance is also 
stored in the remote control, refer to Service 
data in remote control, page244.
Integrated key
Press button1 to unlock the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
>Driver's door, refer to page29
>Floor panel flap in cargo bay, refer to 
page124
New remote controls
To obtain additional or replace lost keys, new 
remote controls with an integrated key are 
available at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle 
Center.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set a number of functions of your BMW 
individually according to your preferences. Per-
sonal Profile ensures that most of these set-
tings are stored for the remote control currently 
in use without you having to do anything. When 
the vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding 
remote control is detected and the settings 
stored for it are called up and carried out.
This means that you will always find your BMW 
set to your own personal settings even if 
another person with his/her own remote control 
and settings has used the vehicle since the last 
time you drove it. The individual settings are 
stored for a maximum of four remote controls, 
for two with comfort access
*.
Personal Profile settings
Details on the settings are provided on the 
specified pages.
>Behavior of the central locking system 
when unlocking vehicle, refer to page28
>Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to 
page30
>Displays on Control Display:
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer 
to page80
>Measuring units for consumption, route/
distances, temperature, and pressure, 
refer to page80
>Language on Control Display, refer to 
page81
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Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to 
local radio waves. Should the remote control fail 
to operate due to interference of this kind, 
unlock and lock the vehicle using the door lock 
using a key.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle 
using the remote control, then the battery is 
discharged. Use this remote control during an 
extended drive; this will recharge the battery, 
refer to page26.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with 
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication 
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S 
LX8766E 
LX8CAS
LX8CAS2
Compliance statement: 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions:
>This device must not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
>this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or 
changes to these devices could void the 
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Opening and closing:
Using door lock
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if 
persons are inside because unlocking 
from the inside is not possible without special 
knowledge.<
When unlocking
1.Turning the key once unlocks the driver's 
door and the fuel filler door.
2.Turning the key a second time unlocks the 
remaining doors and the liftgate.
Convenience operation
You can use the door lock to operate the win-
dows and the glass sunroof
*/panorama glass 
sunroof
*.
Turn and hold the key in the positions for 
unlocking or locking.
Watch during the closing process to be 
sure that no one is injured. Rotating the 
key back into the initial position stops the 
movement.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
turn a key all the way to the right or left in the 
door lock to lock or unlock the driver's door.
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Before driving into a car wash
The vehicle can roll if you proceed according to 
the following steps:
1.Insert remote control into ignition lock.
2.Depress brake pedal.
3.Engage transmission position N.
4.Release the parking brake.
5.Switch off the engine.
6.Leave the remote control in the ignition 
lock.
Malfunction
The comfort access function may malfunction 
due to local radio waves. Then open or close the 
vehicle with the buttons on the remote control 
or with a key. To start the engine following this, 
insert the remote control in the ignition lock.
The warning lamp in the instrument 
panel lights up when an attempt is 
made to start the engine: starting the 
engine is not possible. The remote control is 
not in the vehicle or has a malfunction. Take 
along the remote control into the vehicle or 
have it checked. Insert another remote control 
into the ignition lock if necessary.
The warning lamp in the instrument 
panel lights up when the engine is 
running: the remote control is no 
longer in the vehicle. After switching off the 
engine, the engine can only be started again 
within approx. 10 seconds if no door has been 
opened.
The indicator lamp in the instrument 
panel lights up and a message 
appears on the Control Display: 
replace the battery of the remote control.
Replacing battery
The remote control for comfort access contains 
a battery which must be replaced if necessary.
1.Remove integrated key from remote con-
trol, refer to page26.
2.Remove cover.3.Lay in new battery with positive side facing 
upward.
4.Press cover closed.
Dispose of used batteries at a collection 
point or at your BMW Sports Activity 
Vehicle Center.<
Windows
To prevent injuries, exercise care when 
closing the windows and keep them in 
your field of vision until they are shut. 
Always take along the remote control when you 
leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for 
example, operate the windows and injure them-
selves.<
Opening, closing
>Press switch to resistance point: 
The window continues to open as long as 
you keep the switch pressed.
>Press switch beyond resistance point: 
The window opens automatically. Pressing 
the switch again stops the opening move-
ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner 
by pulling the switch.
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Driving
66 >Upshifting: pull on one of the shifting pad-
dles, arrows +.
>Downshifting: press on one of the shifting 
paddles, arrows –.
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only 
when they will result in a plausible combination 
of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, 
a downshift that would cause the engine to 
overrev will not be executed by the system. The 
selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru-
ment panel, followed by the current gear.
Manually releasing and engaging 
transmission lock
In case of a power failure, e.g. when the 
battery is drained or disconnected, or an 
electrical malfunction, the transmission lock 
must be manually released, as otherwise the 
rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot 
be towed.<
Step on the brake when manually releas-
ing the transmission lock; otherwise, 
there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.<
The transmission lock should only be released 
for towing. Reengage the transmission lock 
after parking the vehicle at its destination.
If it also becomes necessary to manually 
release the parking brake, follow this sequence:
1.Secure the vehicle against rolling.
2.Manually release the parking brake, refer to 
page63.
3.Manually release the transmission lock of 
the automatic transmission.
Releasing
1.Slide back the cover of the cup holder and 
remove the floor mat on the bar between 
the cup holders, arrow1.
2.Open the cover in the bottom of the cup 
holder with the releasing tool from the 
onboard tool kit, page250, refer to arrow2.
3.If necessary, unlock the lock
* with the inte-
grated key of the remote control, refer to 
page26, and remove it.
4.Insert the releasing tool into the opening, 
arrow3.
5.Turn the releasing tool as far as possible, 
arrow4, and then press downward and 
leave it in. The transmission lock is 
released.
Engage the transmission lock after park-
ing the vehicle at its destination. Other-
wise there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.<
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Telephone
202
Telephone
The concept
Your BMW is equipped with a full preparation 
package mobile phone. After pairing a suitable 
mobile phone with the vehicle once, you can 
operate the mobile phone using iDrive, the but-
tons on the steering wheel, or voice com-
mands
*.
Once a mobile phone has been paired with your 
vehicle, it is automatically recognized as soon 
as it is inside the vehicle while the engine is run-
ning or the ignition is switched on. The pairing 
data of up to four mobile phones can be stored 
simultaneously. If several mobile phones are 
detected simultaneously, the respective last 
mobile phone paired can be operated via the 
vehicle.
Using a phone in your vehicle
Using snap-in adapter*
The so-called snap-in adapter, a mobile phone 
cradle, enables the battery to be charged and 
the mobile phone to be connected to the exter-
nal antenna of your vehicle. This ensures 
improved network reception and a consistent 
voice reproduction quality. Ask your BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle Center which mobile 
phones snap-in adapters are offered for.
For your safety
A car phone makes life more convenient in 
many ways, and can even save lives in an emer-
gency. While you should consult your mobile 
phone's separate operating instructions for a 
detailed description of safety precautions and 
information, we request that you direct your 
particular attention to the following:
Only make entries when the traffic situa-
tion allows you to do so. Do not hold the 
mobile phone in your hand while you are driving; 
use the hands-free system instead. If you do 
not observe this precaution, your being dis-tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and 
other road users.<
Suitable mobile phones
Please ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle 
Center which mobile phones with Bluetooth 
interface are supported by the mobile phone 
preparation package and which mobile phones 
are compatible with the snap-in adapter. By vir-
tue of their particular software versions, these 
mobile phones support the functions described 
in this Owner's Manual. Malfunctions can occur 
with other mobile phones.
Operating options
You can operate the mobile phone using:
>Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to 
page11
>iDrive, refer to page16
>Voice commands
*, refer to page209
>Programmable memory buttons, refer to 
page20
Avoid operating a mobile phone detected by 
the vehicle with the keypad of the mobile 
phone, otherwise malfunctions can occur.
Commissioning
Pairing mobile phone in vehicle
The following prerequisites must be met:
>Compatible mobile phone: the mobile 
phone is supported by the full mobile phone 
preparation package. Information on this 
subject is also provided on the Internet at: 
www.bmw.com/bluetooth
>The mobile phone is ready to operate.
>Bluetooth has been activated in the vehicle, 
refer to page204, and on the mobile phone.
*
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Navigation
Mobility
>Depending on the mobile phone, certain 
settings may be necessary on the mobile 
phone, e.g. via the following menu items:
>Bluetooth activated
>Connection must be allowed without 
requiring further confirmation
>Reconnect
>Depending on the mobile phone model, the 
setting energy saving mode can, for exam-
ple, result in vehicle failing to detect the 
paired mobile phone.
>For pairing purposes, define any 4 to 16-
digit number as a Bluetooth passkey, 
e.g. 25081107. A long and complex number 
offers the best protection against unautho-
rized access. This Bluetooth passkey is no 
longer required following successful pair-
ing.
>The ignition is switched on.
Only pair the mobile phone with the vehi-
cle stationary, otherwise the passengers 
and other road users can be endangered due to 
a lack of attentiveness on the part of the 
driver.<
Switching on ignition
1.Insert the remote control as far as possible 
into the ignition lock.
2.Switch on ignition without operating the 
brake or clutch or pressing the start/stop 
button.
Preparation via iDrive
3."Telephone"
4."Bluetooth"
5."Add new phone"The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-
played.
Preparation with mobile phone
6.Further steps must be carried out with the 
mobile phone and vary depending on the 
model. Please refer to your mobile phone's 
operating instructions, e.g. under the topics 
of Searching for a Bluetooth device, Linking 
or Pairing. 
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears 
on the mobile phone display.
7.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on 
the mobile phone display.
Pairing
Depending on your mobile phone, you will first 
be requested consecutively via the display of 
your mobile phone or iDrive to enter the Blue-
tooth passkey you specified.
8.Enter the Bluetooth passkey.
Depending on the mobile phone, approx. 
30 seconds are available for entering the 
Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone 
and on the Control Display.
If pairing was successful, the mobile phone 
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
As soon as a mobile phone is detected by the 
vehicle, the phone book entries stored on the 
SIM card or on your mobile phone are transmit-
ted to your vehicle. This transmission is depen-
dent on your mobile phone, refer to the operat-
ing instructions of your mobile phone if 
necessary, and can take several minutes.
If not all phone book entries are displayed:
>Transfer all phone book entries from the 
SIM card to the mobile phone if necessary.
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Telephone
204 >It may not be possible to display phone 
book entries with special characters.
Checking if pairing is unsuccessful
>Is the mobile phone supported by the 
mobile phone preparation package? Infor-
mation on this subject is also provided on 
the Internet at: www.bmw.com/bluetooth
>Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile 
phone and the vehicle match? The same 
Bluetooth passkey must be entered both on 
the mobile phone display and via iDrive.
>Have you required longer than 30 seconds 
to enter the Bluetooth passkey? Then 
repeat the pairing procedure.
>Only a limited number of devices can be 
connected to the mobile phone. Delete the 
connection to other devices if necessary.
>The mobile phone no longer reacts? Switch 
the mobile phone off and then on again or 
disconnect the power supply.
Connecting a particular mobile phone
If more than one mobile phone is detected by 
the vehicle, the mobile phone at the top of the 
list is connected. A different mobile phone can 
be connected by selecting it.
1."Telephone"
2."Bluetooth"
3.Select the desired mobile phone.
Unpairing mobile phone from vehicle
1.Switch off the mobile phone.
2."Telephone"
3."Bluetooth"4.Highlight the mobile phone that is to be 
unpaired.
5.Open "Options".
6."Remove phone from list"
The unpaired mobile phone is deleted from 
the list.
The phone book entries and the lists of 
stored phone numbers are also deleted.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
Bluetooth technology is not approved in 
all countries. Observe the applicable local 
regulations. Temporarily deactivate the Blue-
tooth link between the vehicle and the mobile 
phone if necessary.
If the Bluetooth link is deactivated, you cannot 
operate your mobile phone via the vehicle and 
other devices with a Bluetooth interface can be 
used via the mobile phone, e.g. a laptop com-
puter.<
To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link 
between the vehicle and your mobile phone:
1."Telephone"
2.Open "Options".
3."Bluetooth"
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
C
Calibrating driver's seat50
California Proposition 65 
Warning6
Call
– accepting205
– ending205
– rejecting205
Calling, refer to Phone 
numbers, dialing206
Calling, refer to telephone 
operating instructions
Camera
– refer to Rear view camera86
– refer to Top View84
Can holder, refer to Cup 
holders119
Capacities272
Capacity of cargo bay271
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery258
Care246
– car-care products246
– carpets248
– car washes246
– CD/DVD-player249
– chrome components247
– displays249
– exterior246
– fine wooden 
components248
– hand washing247
– headlamps247
– high-pressure cleaning 
jets247
– interior248
– leather248
– light-alloy wheels247
– paint247
– plastic components248
– rubber gaskets247
– running boards248
– safety belts248
– sensors and cameras248
– upholstery materials and 
cloth-covered paneling248
– windows247Cargo
– refer to Loading133
– securing134
– securing with ski bag126
Cargo area, refer to Cargo 
bay122
Cargo area cover, refer to Roll-
up cover122
Cargo bay
– capacity271
– emergency actuation, refer 
to Manually opening or 
closing
34
– emergency operation, refer 
to Opening manually31
– expanding124
– opening33
– opening/closing, refer to 
Liftgate30,33
– opening/closing, refer to 
Tailgate33
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening with remote 
control28
Cargo bay cover, refer to Roll-
up cover122
Caring for the vehicle 
finish247
Car key, refer to Keys/remote 
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest, front119
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
– refer to Telephone202
Car radio, refer to Radio163
Car wash246
– before driving in60
– with comfort access37
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system131
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control88
CBS Condition Based 
Service244CD
– audio playback172
– refer to Playing audio tracks, 
DVD system in rear193
CD-/DVD player in rear188
CD changer171
– controls160
– fast forward/reverse173
– random play sequence172
– selecting a track172
– switching on/off160
– tone control160
– volume160
CD player171
– controls160
– fast forward/reverse173
– random play sequence172
– selecting a track172
– switching on/off160
– tone control160
– volume160
Cell phone, refer to Mobile 
phone
Center armrest
– front119
– rear122
Center brake lamp253,256
Center console14
Central locking system27
– comfort access35
– from inside vehicle30
Changes, technical
– refer to For your own 
safety5
– refer to Parts and 
accessories5
Changing gears using shift 
paddles65
Changing language on 
Control Display81
Changing tires237
Changing trips149
Changing units of measure on 
Control Display80
Changing wheels256
Check Control77
Checking the air pressure, 
refer to Tire inflation 
pressure229
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Mobility
Diesel exhaust fluid
– at low temperatures226
– at minimum226
– refilling yourself227
Diesel particulate filter131
Digital clock71
Digital compass116
Digital radio, refer to HD 
Radio164
Dimensions269
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals67
Direction announcements, 
refer to Voice 
instructions152
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions152
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book143
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data268
Display, refer to iDrive16
Displaying images195
Displaying special 
destinations146
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting105
Displays, refer to Instrument 
panel12
Displays on the windshield, 
refer to Head-Up 
Display100
Disposal
– battery of remote control 
with comfort access37
– battery of the remote 
control, DVD system in 
rear189
– vehicle battery258
Distance, refer to 
Computer74
Distance to destination, refer 
to Computer74
Distance warning, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control82
Door entry lighting106Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Door lock29
Door locking, confirmation 
signals28
Doors
– manual operation29
– remote control27
DOT Quality Grades235
Downhill driving assistance, 
refer to HDC90
Draft-free ventilation111
Drinks holder, refer to Cup 
holders119
Driver's seat, calibrating50
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams102
Driving on poor roads135
Driving stability control 
systems88
Driving through water132
Driving tips, refer to General 
driving notes130
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function110
Drying the air, refer to Cooling 
function110
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control88
– indicator lamp13,89
DSC OFF, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control88
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control89
– activating89
– indicator lamp89
DVD
– country codes173
– settings174
– video playback173
DVD changer, refer to CD 
changer171
DVD menu174
DVD player, refer to CD 
player171DVD system in rear187
– CD/DVD player188
– connecting headphones188
– controls187
– displaying images from CD/
DVD195
– DVD country codes190
– external device198
– information on CD/DVD 
player196
– playing audio tracks from 
CD/DVD193
– playing video from CD/
DVD190
– remote control188
– switching on/off189
DVD video173
Dynamic Performance 
Control90
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC88
Dynamic Traction, refer to 
Dynamic Traction 
Control89
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC89
E
Easy entry/exit54
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD/DVD player160
Electrical malfunction
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic66
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler door224
– glass sunroof, electric42
– liftgate31
– panorama glass sunroof40
– parking brake63
Electric seat44
Electronic brake-force 
distribution88
Electronic oil level check241
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Everything from A to Z
286 Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness59
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on59
Ignition lock59
– starting engine with comfort 
access36
Importing special 
destinations146
Importing trips149
Indicator/warning lamps13
– active steering97
– airbags99
– DSC13,89
– DTC89
– fasten safety belt50
– Flat Tire Monitor93
– fog lamps13
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor95
Individual settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure229
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to FTM Flat Tire 
Monitor92
– refer to TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor94
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor93
– radio, refer to Station, 
storing164
– refer to Power failure259
– refer to Setting date80
– refer to Setting time79
– seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory45
Installation location, mobile 
phone119
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions152
Instrument cluster
– refer to Cockpit10
– refer to Instrument panel12Instrument illumination, refer 
to Instrument lighting105
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel12
– refer to Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control115
Interactive map147
Interior lamps106
– switching on with remote 
control28
Interior motion sensor35
– switching off35
Interior rearview mirror53
– automatic dimming 
feature53
– compass116
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers68
Intersection, entering, 
navigation142
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN connection183
iPod, connecting, refer to 
USB-audio interface183
J
Jacking points257
Joystick
– refer to iDrive16
– refer to Selector lever, 
selecting transmission 
positions64
Jump starting262
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort 
access35
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort access35
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26
Keys26
– key-related settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26Kick-down, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic65
Knock control225
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam 
assistant104
– refer to Parking lamps/low 
beams102
Lamps and bulbs250
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo134
Last destinations144
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system56
Leather care248
LEDs light-emitting 
diodes251
Length, refer to 
Dimensions269
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulbs253,256
Liftgate30,33
– adjusting opening 
height31,33
– automatic operation31
– closing31,34
– locking and unlocking from 
inside30
– manually opening or 
closing34
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening manually31
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs251
Lighter121
Lighter socket121
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs250
– of the vehicle, refer to 
Lamps102
Light switch102
Load133
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