towing BMW X5 XDRIVE35D 2013 Owners Manual

Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
then press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
When the parking brake is set manually, refer
to page 69, Automatic Hold is deactivated au‐
tomatically.
Driving Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is au‐
tomatically secured against rolling when it
stops.
The indicator lamp lights up in green.
Indicator lamp in Canadian models.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive off.
The brake is released automatically.
The indicator lamp goes out.
Before driving into a car wash
Deactivate Automatic Hold; otherwise,
the parking brake will be set when the vehicle
is stationary and the vehicle will no longer be
able to roll.◀
Parking
The parking brake is automatically set if the
engine is switched off while the vehicle is be‐
ing held by Automatic Hold.
The indicator lamp changes from green
to red.
Indicator lamp in Canadian models.
The parking brake is not set if the engine is
switched off while the vehicle is coasting to a
halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated.Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot release the parking brake.◀
Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing using a wheel chock, for example, when
leaving it.
Releasing the parking brake manually In the event of an electrical power loss or elec‐
trical malfunction, you can release the parking
brake manually.
Secure the vehicle against rolling
Before releasing the parking brake man‐
ually, and whenever you park the vehicle with
the parking brake released, ensure that posi‐
tion P of the automatic transmission is en‐
gaged. Note the display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
In addition, secure the vehicle against rolling,
e.g. with a wheel chock. Otherwise there is a
danger that the vehicle could roll if parked on a
steep slope.◀
Jump-starting and towing, refer to page 309.
Unlocking1.Open the left-hand side panel in the cargo
area.2.Remove the first aid kit and the warning tri‐
angle. Close the bracket of the warning tri‐
angle.3.Insert the screwdriver, which is contained
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1Brackets2Telescopic rail3Notch in the cargo area rail
Mounting brackets
The two brackets are connected with a tele‐
scopic rail.
1.Insert the brackets at the respective notch
in the rail on the cargo area floor.2.Press down the brackets to push them into
the desired position.3.Check the firm seating of the brackets.
They must be clearly heard to engage.
No cargo on brackets
Do not lay cargo on the brackets, as oth‐
erwise they could be unlocked.◀
Dividing up cargo area
The cargo can be positioned as follows:
▷Between the rear seat backrest and the
telescopic rail▷Between the telescopic rail and the retain‐
ing strapPositioning cargo between telescopic rail and
retaining strap:1.Lay the cargo on the telescopic rail. Press
the button, arrow 1, and route the retaining
strap around the cargo, arrow 2.2.Hook the retaining strap into the mount 3
on the telescopic rail.3.Press the button of the bracket, arrow 1.
The retaining strap is tensioned.
It is also possible to hook the two retaining
straps onto each other.
When the adaptive fixing system is no longer
needed, unhook the retaining strap and guide
it back into the bracket holding the hook to
prevent damage and injury.
Then slide the fastening system toward the
front in order to permit the best possible use of
the cargo area.
Removing brackets Press down the brackets, slide them up to the
notches of the rails and remove them.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the adaptive fixing system can be stored under thecargo floor panel in the cargo area.
Ski bag
The ski bag is designed for safe, clean trans‐
port of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to
2 snowboards.
Skis with a length of up to 6 ft/2.10 m can be
stowed using the ski bag. When stowing skis
with a length of 6 ft/2.10 m, the capacity of the
ski bag is reduced as the bag narrows.
Folding in display screen
Before loading the ski bag, fold in the
display screen of the DVD systems in the rear;
otherwise, the display screen could be dam‐
aged.◀
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LoadingVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
General information Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carry‐
ing capacity of the tires, never overload the ve‐
hicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and
increases the rate at which damage develops
inside the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kgor YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the
vehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 650 lbs: 1,400 lbs minus 750 lbs =
650 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transfered to your
vehicle. Consult the manual for transport‐
ing a trailer to determine how this may re‐
duce the available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Load
BMW X5:
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BMW X6:
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
BMW X5
BMW X6
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Stowing cargo▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as
low as possible, ideally directly behind the
backrests.▷Cover sharp edges and corners.▷Do not pile cargo higher than the top edge
of the backrests.▷If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow cargo.▷Place protective material around any
sharp-edged or pointed objects that could
bump against the rear window while the
vehicle is in motion.
Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
BMW X5
BMW X6
Securing cargo▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps, a cargo net or draw straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Four lashing eyes mounted in the cargo
area are used to secure these cargo straps,
refer to illustrations.
Adhere to the information included with
the cargo straps.
Securing cargo
Stow and secure the cargo as described
above; otherwise it may present a danger to
the occupants, for instance during braking and
avoidance maneuvers.
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects in the
passenger compartment without securing
them; otherwise, they may present a danger to
occupants, for instance during braking and
avoidance maneuvers.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehi‐
cle weight or either of the approved axle loads,
as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard,
and may also place you in violation of traffic
safety laws.
Use only the lashing eyes pictured to fasten
the heavy-duty cargo straps. Do not secure
cargo using the upper top tether, refer to
page 63, mounting points; otherwise, these
may become damaged.◀
Roof-mounted luggage rack
Notes A special rack system is available as an op‐
tional accessory.
Attachment Follow the installation instructions for the roof-
mounted luggage rack.
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Bodywork contact between vehicles
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise there
is a danger of shorting.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal. Fold open the cover. To do so,
pull the tab.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
negative terminal.
Connecting jumper cables
1.Fold open the cover of the BMW starting-
aid terminal. To do so, pull the tab.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding startingaid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the other end of the cable to the
positive terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding starting aid terminal of the
vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of the vehicle providing as‐
sistance.5.Attach the other end of the cable to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.
If the vehicle being started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Observe applicable laws and regulations
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.◀
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No additional passengers
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.◀
Transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Towing methods when towing other
vehicles
Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW.
It is stored with the tool kit under the cargo
floor cover in the cargo area, refer to page 295.
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Tow fitting, information on use▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread Left/right cover in the bumper: press on the ar‐
row symbol on the cover.
BMW X5: front
BMW X6: front
Rear
Tow-starting
Note Do not tow-start your vehicle.
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine
cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
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External temperature display,changing the units of meas‐
ure, changing the units of
measure on the Control Dis‐
play 88
External temperature warn‐ ing 79
Externel temperature dis‐ play 79
Eyes for securing cargo 162
F
Fader 190
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 85
False alarm– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 43– Ending an alarm 43
Fastening safety belts, refer
to Safety belts 54
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 85
Filling capacities 321
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter 135
Fine wood, care 314
First aid kit 308
Fitting for towing 310
Fixing system, adaptive 150
Flashing when locking/ unlocking 33
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains 287
Flat tire, run-flat tires 286
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Flat tire, warning lamp 98, 100
Flat tire, wheel change 302
Flooding, refer to Driving through water 157
Floor carpet, care 315
Floor mats, care 315
FM/AM station 192
Fog on windows, remov‐
ing 132
Foldable rear seat back‐ rest 146
Foot brake 157
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 94
For your own safety 6
Four-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 107
Front airbags 95
Front fog lamps 93
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 297, 300
Front fog lamps, indicator lamp 93
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 97
Fuel 270
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 82
Fuel, additives 270
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 82
Fuel cap 268
Fuel cap, closing 268
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 82
Fuel consumption display,
current fuel consump‐
tion 80
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 80
Fuel filler flap, closing 268
Fuel filler flap, opening 268
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical mal‐
function 268
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel, saving 164
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 321
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 321
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐
pacities 321
Fuse 305
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Garage Door
Opener 139
Gasoline 270
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 81
Gasoline quality 270
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 181
Gear change, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 77
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles 77
General driving notes 156
Glass sunroof, closing 47
Glass sunroof, electric– Convenient operation 33– Remote control 33
Glass sunroof, initializing 48
Glass sunroof, opening 47
Glass sunroof, pinch protec‐ tion 47
Glass sunroof, power fail‐ ure 48
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 45
Glass sunroof, tilting 47
Glove compartment 147
Glove compartment, light‐ ing 147
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 168
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 320
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 69
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Hand-held transmitter, alter‐nating code 140
Hands-free microphone 16
Hazard warning sys‐ tem 16, 307
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 108
HD Radio 193
Head airbags 95
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 90, 91
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 91
Headlamp flasher 72, 92
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlamps 90
Headlamps, care 313
Headlamps, cleaning 74
Headlamps, cleaning, washer fluid 75
Headliner 17
Headphones, connecting, rear DVD system 221
Head restraints 55
Head-up Display 127
Head-up Display, care 315
Heatable rear window 132
Heating 130
Heating– Seats 52
Heating, interior 130
Heating, mirrors 59
Heating, residual heat 134
Heating with the engine switched off, refer to Resid‐
ual heat 134
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 161
Height, refer to Dimen‐ sions 318
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 92
High beams/low beams, auto‐ matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant 92
High beams, indicator
lamp 15
High-pressure washers 312
Hill Descent Control HDC 108
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 109
Hills 158
Holder for beverages 149
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 67
Homepage 6
Hood 289
Hood, opening 289
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 157
Hotline 263
House number, entering for navigation 171
Hydraulic brake assis‐ tant 105
Hydroplaning 157
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 79
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 79
Identification marks, tires 283
iDrive 18
iDrive, changing settings 87
iDrive, changing the lan‐ guage 88
iDrive, changing the units of measure and display for‐
mat 88
iDrive, setting the bright‐ ness 88
iDrive, setting the date 87
iDrive, setting the time 87
Ignition 68
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 67
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 68 Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 30
Ignition lock 67
Ignition, switched off 68
Ignition, switched on 68
Images, displaying, rear DVD system 228
Indication of a flat tire 98, 100
Indicator and warning lamps 15
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 97
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 275
Information on the navigation data 168
Initialization after power fail‐ ure 305
Initializing– Compass, refer to Calibrat‐
ing 142– Panoramic glass sunroof 46
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 98
Initializing, glass sunroof 48
Initializing, refer to Setting the date 87
Initializing, refer to Setting the time 87
Initializing, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 100
Installation location, tele‐ phone 148
Instrument cluster 14
Instrument lighting 94
Instrument panel, refer to In‐ strument cluster 14
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 30
Interactive map 175
Interior equipment 139
Interior lamps 94
Interior lamps
– Remote control 33
Interior mirror 59
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