key BMW X5M 2014 F85 Owner's Manual
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2."Split screen"
Selecting the display
1.  Press button.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Saving a function
1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.2.  Press and hold the desired button,
until a signal sounds.
Running a function
Press button.
The function will work immediately. This
means, e.g., that the number is dialed when a
phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment
Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at top edge of
screen.
Deleting the button assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
approx. five seconds.2."OK"
Deleting personal data in the
vehicle
The concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves
personal data, such as stored radio stations.
These personal data can be permanently de‐
leted through iDrive.
General information
Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐
lowing data can be deleted:
▷Personal Profile settings.▷Stored radio stations.▷Stored Favorites buttons.▷Travel and computer information.▷Music collection.Seite 24At a glanceiDrive24
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Opening and closingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Remote control/key
General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated key.
Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐
tery.
You may set the key functions depending on
the optional features and country-specific ver‐
sion. For Settings, refer to page  45.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to
page  35.
The remote controls hold information on re‐
quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐
mote control, refer to page  211.
At a glance1Unlocking2Locking3Opening the tailgate4Panic mode
Integrated key
Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, ar‐
row 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door.▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.
Replacing the battery
1.Remove integrated key from remote con‐
trol.2.Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.3.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing up.5.Press the cover closed.Seite 34ControlsOpening and closing34
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Without remote control
From the outside Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐
not be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.◀
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key.◀
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door
lock using the integrated key, refer to page  34.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.1.Remove lid on the door lock.
To do this, slide the integrated key into the
opening from below and unlock the lid.2.Unlock or lock door lock.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is
locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the
door lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or reel on the ignition,
if needed, through emergency detection of the
remote control, refer to page  35.
From the inside
Unlocking and locking
Via the buttons for the central locking system.
▷  By pressing the button, the vehicle
is locked with the doors closed.▷  Pressing the button unlocks the
vehicle.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Unlocking and opening
▷Press the central locking system
button to unlock the doors to‐
gether, and then pull the door handle
above the armrest.▷Front doors: pull the door handle on the
door to open the door. The other doors re‐
main locked.▷Back doors: pull twice on the door handle
on the door to be opened; the first time un‐
locks the door, the second time opens it.
The other doors remain locked.Seite 39Opening and closingControls39
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Avoiding unintentional closing
In situations in which the opened tailgate
should not to be closed with no-touch activa‐
tion, ensure that the remote control is located
beyond the range of the sensor, at least
5 ft/1.50 m from the rear of the car.
Otherwise, the tailgate may be closed inadver‐
tently, for example by an unintentional or mis‐
interpreted movement of the foot.◀
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the tailgate is closed.◀
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page  39.
Adjusting
Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page  35.
Doors1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.  Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.  Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Tailgate"
The tailgate is opened.▷"Tailgate + door(s)"
The tailgate is opened and the doors
unlocked.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page  35.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
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▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Automatic lockingThe settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page  35.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel position adjusted last will be stored for
the active profile.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people might get injured or
objects damaged when the seat is moved
back.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position reel is pressed.▷When a button of the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel memory is pressed briefly.
Activating the setting
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Last seat position autom."Alarm system
The conceptWhen the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:▷Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the interior.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the car.▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐
cess, the alarm system is disarmed or armed at
the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm systemThe alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the
door lock.
Tailgate and armed alarm system
The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again when the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
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Storage compartmentsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hints No loose objects in the car's interior
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page  168.▷Glove compartment on the driver's side,
refer to page  169.▷Compartments in the doors, refer to
page  169.▷Storage compartment on the center arm‐
rest, refer to page  169.▷Center armrest, refer to page  169.▷Glasses compartment, refer to page  170.Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the
glove compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
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Brake assistant 129 
Brake discs, break-in  177 
Brake force display  126 
Brake lights, adaptive  126 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  126 
Brake pads, break-in  177 
Braking, hints  178 
Breakdown assis‐ tance  220, 221  
Break-in  177 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  98 
Bulb replacement  214 
Bulb replacement, front  215 
Bulb replacement, rear  216 
Bulbs and lights  214 
Button, Start/Stop  68 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  222 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment  46 
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment  46 
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment  46 
Camera, care  228 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  140  
Camera, Side View  145 
Camera, Top View  143 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  171 
Car battery  218 
Car care products  226 
Care, displays  228 
Care, vehicle  226 
Cargo  181 
Cargo area  164, 166  
Cargo area, enlarg‐ ing  164 , 166  Cargo area partition net  165 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  172 
Cargo cover  164, 166  
Cargo, securing  182 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  182 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  228 
Car wash  225 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  178 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  211  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  169 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  39 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  213 
Changing wheels  216 
Changing wheels/tires  199 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  85 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  206 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  206 
Children, seating position  63 
Children, transporting safely  63 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  63 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  65 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  63 
Child safety locks  67 Child seat, mounting  63 
Child seats  63 
Chrome parts, care  227 
Cigarette lighter  160 
Cleaning displays  228 
Climate control  150 
Clock  89 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation  44 
Clothes hooks  172 
Cockpit  14 
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals  75 
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system  75 
Comfort Access  43 
Compact wheel  216 
Compartments in the doors  169 
Compass  96 
Compound brake  176 
Compressor  200 
Computer  95 
Condensation on win‐ dows  151 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  179  
Condition Based Service CBS  211 
Confirmation signal  45 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces  161 
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  97 
Controller  18, 19  
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  129 Seite 237Everything from A to ZReference237
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IIce warning, see External temperature warning  89 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  89 
Identification marks, tires  196 
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber  9 
iDrive  18 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  34 
Ignition off  68 
Ignition on  68 
Indication of a flat tire  110 , 112  
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control  85 
Indicator lamp, see Check Control  85 
Individual air distribution  151 
Individual settings, refer to M Drive  61 
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  35 
Inflation pressure, tires  194 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  112 
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter  95 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  110 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  112 
Instrument cluster  84 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  84 
Instrument lighting  104 
Integrated key  34 
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle  29 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  220 
Intelligent Safety  113 Intensity, AUTO pro‐
gram  151 
Interior equipment  157 
Interior lights  104 
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol  37 
Interior motion sensor  47 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  60 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  92 
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack  216 
Jump-starting  222 
K Key/remote control  34 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  43 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  35 
Knee airbag  106 
L Lamp replacement  214 
Lamp replacement, front  215 
Lamp replacement, rear  216 
Lane departure warning  123 
Lane margin, warning  123 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  98 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  182 
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem  65 
Launch Control  82 
Leather, care  227 
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement  216 
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment  215 LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes  214 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  25 
Light alloy wheels, care  227 
Light control  102 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  214 
Lighting  101 
Lighting via remote con‐ trol  37 
Light reel  101 
Lights  101 
Lights and bulbs  214 
Load  182 
Loading  181 
Lock, door  39 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  39 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  37 
Locking, automatic  46 
Locking, settings  45 
Lock, power window  49 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  67 
Low beams  101 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  103 
Lower back support  53 
Lower tailgate  42 
Low Speed Assistant  79 
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack  183 
Lumbar support  53 
M
Maintenance  211 
Maintenance require‐ ments  211 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  92 
Maintenance system, BMW  211 
Make-up mirror  159 Seite 240ReferenceEverything from A to Z240
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Malfunction displays, seeCheck Control  85 
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension  134 
Manual air distribution  151 
Manual air flow  151 
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake  72 
Manual operation, door lock  39 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  59 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  190 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  138 
Manual operation, parking brake  74 
Manual operation, rearview camera  140 
Manual operation, Top View  143 
Marking on approved tires  199 
Master key, refer to Remote control  34 
Maximum cooling  152 
Maximum speed, display  93 
Maximum speed, winter tires  200 
M Compound brake  176 
MDM, M Dynamic Mode  130 
M Drive  61 
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  82 
M Dynamic Mode MDM  130 
Measure, units of  98 
Medical kit  221 
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel  58 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  94 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  20 Messages, see Check Con‐
trol  85 
Microfilter  153 
Minimum tread, tires  198 
Mirror  59 
Mirror memory  58 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  178 
Mobility System  200 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlight  215 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Mounting of child restraint systems  63 
Moving sun visor  159 
M technology  176 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  14 
M view, head-up display  99 
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  56 
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints  57 
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner  227 
New wheels and tires  199 
Night Vision  119 
Night Vision device, see Night Vision  119 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing  223 
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis  211 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  211 Object detection, see Night
Vision  119 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  141 
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade  192 
Odometer  89 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Offroad trips  179 
Oil  206  
Oil, adding  207 
Oil additives  207 
Oil change  208 
Oil change interval, service requirements  92 
Oil filler neck  207 
Oil types, alternative  208 
Oil types, approved  208 
Old batteries, disposal  219 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  18 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  213 
Opening/closing via door lock  39 
Opening and closing  34 
Opening and closing, without remote control  39 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  37 
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation  44 
Operating concept, iDrive  18 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  152  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  89 
P Paint, vehicle  226 
Panoramic glass sunroof  49 Seite 241Everything from A to ZReference241
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Parallel parking assistant 146 
Park Distance Control PDC  137 
Parked-car ventilation  155 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  179 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  137 
Parking assistant  146 
Parking brake  72 
Parking lights  101 
Parking with Automatic Hold  73 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  60 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  141  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  137  
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision  119 
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  117 
Personal Profile  35 
Personal Profile, exporting profiles  36 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  50 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  48 
Plastic, care  227 
Power failure  219 
Power sunroof, glass  49 
Power windows  48 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  194 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  112 
Preventing Auto Start Stop  71 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  35 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  24 
Protective function, glass sunroof  50 Protective function, win‐
dows  48 
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller  18, 19  
R Radiator fluid  209 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  34 
Radio ready state  68 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  76 
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol  154  
Rear center armrest  170 
Rear cooler  162 
Rear drink holder  171 
Rear lights  216 
Rear seats  55 
Rearview camera  140 
Rearview mirror  59 
Rear window defroster  152 
Recirculated-air mode  152 
Recommended fuel grade  192 
Recommended tire brands  199 
Refueling  190 
Remaining range  90 
Remote control/key  34 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  38 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  157  
Replacement fuse  219 
Replacement wheel  216 
Replacing parts  213 
Replacing wheels/tires  199 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol  135  
Reserve warning, refer to Range  90 Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM  110 
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control  153 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  182 
Retreaded tires  199 
Roadside parking lights  102 
Roller sunblinds  49 
RON recommended fuel grade  192 
Roofliner  17 
Roof load capacity  233 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  183 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  223 
Rubber components, care  227 
S
Safe braking  178 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  56 
Safety belts  55 
Safety belts, care  228 
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection  127 
Safety reel, windows  49 
Safety systems, airbags  106 
Saving fuel  185 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  213 
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting  224 
Sealant  200 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  55 
Seat heating, front  54 
Seat heating, rear  55 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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