Get Overview Guide for BMW X5 SUV First Generation (2000-2006)

¹⁴ⁿCockpit

1 Parking lamps/low beams 103

2 Fog lamps 105

4 Washer/wiper system/rain sensor 71 7 Hazard warning flashers

5 Rear window defroster 108, 113

6 Central locking system 30

8 Horn: the entire surface

3 >Turn signals 70

>Roadside parking lamps 104

>High beams 104

9 Adjusting steering wheel 52

>Headlamp flasher 70

>Computer 82

Instrument cluster X5 3.0i, 4.4i

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1 Fuel gage 78

3 Speedometer

5 Tachometer 77

Energy control 77

2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 22

4 Indicator and warning lamps 19

to 22

6 Coolant temperature gage 79

¹⁶ⁿInstrument cluster X5 3.0i, 4.4i

7 Indicator and warning lamps 19

to 22

11 Display for computer;

operation via turn signal lever,

refer to page 82:

12 Service Interval Display 79

13 Selector lever and program display

for automatic transmission* 67

8 Reset button for trip odometer 76

9 Indicator for Check Control 80

10 Odometer and trip odometer 76

>Outside temperature

>Average fuel consumption

>Cruising range

14 Indicator and warning lamps 19

to 22

>Average speed

Instrument cluster X5 3.0i, 4.4i*

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1 Fuel gage 78

7 Indicator and warning lamps 19

to 22

12 Selector lever and program display

for automatic transmission* 67

2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 22

3 Speedometer

8 Reset button for trip odometer 76

9 Service Interval Display 79

13 CHECK button 80

14 Indicator and warning lamps 19

to 22

4 Indicator and warning lamps 19

to 22

10 Indicator for

>Trip odometer/odometer 76

>Outside temperature 76

5 Tachometer 77

Energy control 77

11 Indicator for Check Control 80

6 Coolant temperature gage 79

¹⁸ⁿInstrument cluster X5 4.8is

1 Fuel gage 78

7 Indicator and warning lamps 19

to 22

12 Selector lever and program display

for automatic transmission 67

2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 22

3 Speedometer

8 Reset button for trip odometer 76

9 Service Interval Display 79

13 CHECK button 80

14 Indicator and warning lamps 19

to 22

4 Indicator and warning lamps 19

to 22

10 Indicator for

>Trip odometer/odometer 76

>Outside temperature 76

5 Tachometer 77

Engine oil thermometer

11 Indicator for Check Control 80

6 Coolant temperature gage 79

Indicator and warning lamps

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Handbrake*/

brake hydraulic system +

Lights up with handbrake

Technology that monitors itself

Red: stop immediately

Indicator and warning lamps that are

identified by +are tested for proper

functioning whenever the ignition key is

turned. They each light up once for dif- of the alternator drive belt or in the

ferent periods of time.

Battery charge current +

The battery is not being

charged. There is a malfunction

engaged.

For additional information, refer to

page 66

charging circuit of the alternator. Have

the system checked immediately.

Comes on although the handbrake is

released: stop immediately. The brake

If the drive belt is defective, do not fluid in the reservoir has fallen to below

continue driving. The engine could the minimum level. At the same time, a

If a fault should occur in one of the

monitored systems, the corresponding

lamp does not go out after the engine is

started or it lights up while the vehicle is

moving. You will see how to react to

this in the following section.

be damaged due to overheating. If the considerably longer brake pedal travel

drive belt is defective, increased steer- may be noticeable. Have the system

ing effort is also required.<

Engine oil pressure +

checked immediately.

During continued driving

increased brake pedal pressure

Stop immediately and switch off

the engine. Check the engine oil may be necessary, and considerably

level; top up as required. If the oil level longer braking distances may result.

is correct: have the system checked

immediately.

Please remember to adapt your driving

style accordingly.<

Do not continue driving. The

engine could be damaged

because of inadequate lubrication.<

Before continuing your journey, be sure

to read the notes on pages 140

and 153.

Also comes on in the Check Control

with the message CHECK BRAKE

LININGS.

Indication of the malfunction in

Canadian models described

above.

²⁰ⁿIndicator and warning lamps

Transmission temperature* +

The transmission is overheated.

Reduce speed immediately and

stop at a suitable location so that the

system can cool down again. Have the

system checked immediately.

Indication of the above-

described malfunction in Cana-

dian models.

Red or yellow: continue to drive

cautiously

The red brake warning lamp

lights up together with the warn-

ing lamps for ABS and DSC/

xDrive. In addition, a warning

signal sounds:

Yellow: stop immediately

ABS, DSC, HDC and xDrive

have failed. Drive may then only

be carried out via the rear axle.

Have the system checked as

soon as possible.

Flat Tire Monitor +

An acoustic signal also sounds:

there is a flat tire or extensive

inflation pressure loss. Reduce speed

immediately for stopping while avoiding For additional information, refer to

pages 94, 95

extreme braking and steering maneu-

vers.

For additional information, refer to

page 102

Proceed cautiously and defen-

sively. When driving on poor

roads, avoid using full throttle or press-

ing the accelerator beyond the kick-

down point and also avoid forceful

braking or full braking. Otherwise the

drive train may be damaged or acci-

dents can occur.<

If the brake warning lamp lights up yel-

low in the described combination, the

EBV Electronic brake-force distribution

is still available.

Indicator and warning lamps

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Airbags +

Engine oil level

Red: an important reminder

Malfunction in airbag system.

Have the system checked as

Comes on after the engine has

been switched off: add engine

oil at your earliest opportunity, e.g.

when you stop to refuel.

For additional information, refer to

page 150

Handbrake*

Lights up with handbrake

soon as possible.

For additional information, refer to

page 57

engaged.

For additional information, refer to

page 66

Handbrake warning lamp* for

Canadian models

Yellow: check as soon as possible

Automatic transmission*

The automatic transmission

switches into the emergency

DBC Dynamic Brake Control +

Malfunction in the DBC system.

Please have the system

Please fasten safety belts +

Indicator lamp flashes or lights

up. In addition, a signal sounds

and, depending on the equipment, a

message* appears in the Check Con-

trol. Please check safety belts for cor-

rect placement.

program due to a fault. Have the system

checked as soon as possible.

For additional information, refer to

page 69

checked as soon as possible.

For details on DBC, refer to page 94

Indication of the above-

described malfunction in Cana-

dian models.

Brake pads* +

Have the condition of the brake

pads checked.

Engine oil level

The belt memory is activated when the

safety belt on the driver's side has not

yet been fastened.

For additional information, refer to

page 140

Comes on while driving: the oil

level is at the absolute minimum;

refill as soon as possible. Do not drive

more than approx. 30 miles/50 km until

you do.

Self-leveling suspension* +

The self-leveling suspension is

inactive. Have the system

checked as soon as possible.

For additional information, refer to

page 98

The belt memory is also active from a

speed of approx. 5 mph/8 km/h when

the passenger belt has not yet been

fastened, heavy objects are placed on

the front passenger seat or passengers

sitting in the front remove their safety

belts.

For additional information, refer to

page 150

For additional information on safety

belts, refer to page 49

²²ⁿIndicator and warning lamps

DSC Dynamic Stability Control/

xDrive +

The warning lamp lights up con-

Service Engine Soon +

Green: for your information

If the indicator lamp lights up

continuously or intermittently,

Turn signals

Flashes when the turn signals

are operated. Rapid flashing

indicates a system malfunction.

For additional information, refer to

page 70

tinuously and a warning signal sounds: there is a fault in the exhaust-relevant

DSC and HDC or the xDrive 4-wheel

drive system have failed.

The stabilizing interventions of DSC or

electronic systems. Although the vehi-

cle remains operable, the system must

be checked as soon as possible.

the xDrive 4-wheel drive system are no For additional information, refer to

longer available. Drive may then only be page 155

carried out via the rear axle.

Cruise control*

Lights up when system is

switched on: ready for operation

using the buttons on the steering

wheel.

Indication of the above-

Have the system checked as soon as

described malfunction in Cana-

possible.

For additional information, refer to

page 95

dian models.

Check Gas Cap* +

Warning lamp lights up. Fuel

For additional information, refer to

page 74

filler cap is not properly closed

Proceed cautiously and defen-

Fog lamps

Lights up when fog lamps are

switched on.

or is missing. Check whether the fuel

sively. When driving on poor

filler cap is properly closed.

roads, avoid using full throttle or press-

For additional information, refer to

ing the accelerator beyond the kick-

For additional information, refer to

page 105

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down point and also avoid forceful

braking or full braking. Otherwise the

drive train may be damaged or acci-

dents can occur.<

Blue: for your information

High beams

Lights up when the high beams

are on or the headlamp flasher

is actuated.

Engine electronics*

Malfunction in the engine elec-

tronics. You can continue to

drive with reduced engine output or

engine speed. Have the system

checked as soon as possible.

For additional information, refer to

pages 70, 104

Buttons on steering wheel*

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The buttons integrated in the steering

wheel are provided so that you can

operate a number of accessories

quickly and without being distracted

from traffic conditions. You may oper-

ate:

Display/hide phonebook. Display the

entries consecutively with the buttons

for forward/back

Volume

On the sports steering wheel*, there

are +/– buttons for volume on the left

side of the steering wheel.

>selected functions of the audio

sources*

>the recirculated-air mode of the air

conditioner* or the steering-wheel

heater*

Forward:

>Radio

Cruise control: call up

Press briefly: next stored station

Extended pressure: station search

function

>the cruise control

>selected phone functions* and

>the voice command system*.

Cruise control: store and accelerate +

as well as decelerate and store –

>CD

Press briefly: track search

Extended pressure: fast forward in

track

>Cassette

Press briefly: stop track search or

fast forward

In order to operate a system, the

corresponding system must be

switched on.<

On the sports steering wheel*, there

are +/– buttons on the right side of the

steering wheel for the cruise control.

Extended pressure: fast forward

>Portable phone

Scroll through list of names

Press briefly:

Accept incoming call, start dialing, ter-

Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac-

tivate

minate call.

Extended pressure:

Switch voice command system on and

off

Reverse: functions as for fast forward

Recirculated-air mode* and AUC auto-

matic recirculated-air control or steer-

ing wheel heater*: switch on/off

²⁴ⁿWarning triangle*

First-aid kit*

Refueling

Fuel filler door

1. Open the cover on the left in the

cargo area: lift the handle on the

cover

2. Pull the tab of the retaining strap,

refer to arrow, and remove the haz-

ard warning triangle from the support

bracket

3. To install: slide the hazard warning

triangle into the support bracket and

press on the retaining strap.

The first-aid kit is located under the

front passenger's seat.

Before filling the tank, switch off

the engine. If you do not, fuel can-

not be filled into the tank and the Ser-

vice Engine Soon lamp may come on.<

To open: pull the handle and fold the

cover down.

To close: fold the cover up.

To open the fuel filler door, press on the

front edge.

Some of the articles in the first-aid

kit may be used within a limited

time only. Therefore, check the expira-

tion dates of the contents regularly and

replace the contents concerned in good

time if necessary. You can find replace-

ments in any pharmacy.

Always observe all legal regulations

requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in

the vehicle.<

In the event of an electrical malfunction,

you can also open the fuel filler door

manually:

Comply with legal requirements

requiring you to carry a hazard

warning triangle in the vehicle.<

1. Open the cover on the right in the

cargo area: lift the handle on the

cover

2 Pull the knob with the fuel pump sym-

bol.

Refueling

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When handling fuels always

To close the fuel filler cap:

Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until

you clearly hear a click.

observe any safety guidelines

posted at the service station. Never

carry spare fuel containers in your vehi-

cle. Whether empty or full, these con-

tainers can leak, cause an explosion, or

lead to fire in the event of a collision.<

Close the filler cap carefully after

refueling until a click is heard.

While closing, be sure not to squeeze

the strap which is fastened to the cap.

A loose or missing cap will activate the

message CHECK GAS CAP in the

Check Control* or the Check Gas Cap

lamp*.<

Observe the following when

refueling

Tank capacity:

approx. 24.6 gal./approx. 93 liters,

including reserve

6-cylinder engine: approx. 2.0 gal./

approx. 8 liters

Open the filler cap carefully to

prevent fuel from spraying out.

Fuel spray may cause injury.

Do not top off. Topping off may cause

fuel spillage.<

8-cylinder engine: approx. 2.5 gal./

approx. 10 liters.

Keep the filler cap in the bracket

attached to the fuel filler door.

Never attempt to continue driving

until the tank is completely empty,

as engine functions could be affected,

and the vehicle could sustain damage

as a result.<

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle

completely into the filler pipe. Pulling

the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel-

ing

>results in premature pump shutoff

>and will reduce the effect of the vapor

recovery system on the pump.

The fuel tank is full when the filler noz-

zle clicks off the first time.

²⁶ⁿFuel specifications

The engine uses lead-free gasoline

only.

The use of poor-quality fuels may

result in drivability, starting and

stalling problems especially under cer-

tain environmental conditions such as

high ambient temperature and high alti-

tude.

Should you encounter drivability prob-

lems which you suspect could be

related to the fuel you are using, we

recommend that you respond by

switching to a recognized high-quality

brand.

Use high-quality brands

Field experience has indicated signifi-

cant differences in fuel quality: volatility,

composition, additives, etc., among

gasolines offered for sale in the United

States and Canada. Fuels containing up

to and including 10% ethanol or other

oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by

weight, that is, 15% MTBE or 3% meth-

anol plus an equivalent amount of co-

solvent, will not void the applicable

warranties with respect to defects in

materials or workmanship.

Required fuel

Premium Unleaded Gasoline,

Minimum Octane Rating: 91.

Minimum Octane Rating corresponds to

the Anti Knock Index AKI and is deter-

mined according to the so-called

(R+M)/2 method.

Do not use leaded gasoline, as

otherwise the lambda probe and

catalytic converter will be permanently

damaged.<

Failure to comply with these recom-

mendations may also result in unsched-

uled maintenance.<

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