BMW X5 2000 User manual

Owner’s Manual for the Vehicle.
With a quick reference guide
for your convenience.

X5 4.4i

Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and
security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the
information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle.
It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maxi-
mum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW.
The manual also contains information on care and maintenance designed to en-
hance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW
throughout an extended service life.
This Owner‘s Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle.
It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important
operating, safety and maintenance information.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet
(US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models).
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:
– New Vehicle Limited Warranty
– Limited Warranty Rust Perforation
– Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
– Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
– California Emission Control System Limited Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models).
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
Foreword

© 1999 BMW AG
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts,
only with the written consent of
BMW AG, Munich.
Order no. 01 41 0 155 303
US English X/1999
Printed in Germany
Printed on environmentally friendly paper
(bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling).
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Notes on the Owner's Manual
We have made every effort to ensure
that you are able to find what you need
in this Owner's Manual as quickly as
possible. The fastest way to find certain
topics is by using the detailed index at
the end. If you desire an initial overview
of your vehicle, this can be found in the
first chapter. The detailed list of con-
tents that directly follows the summary
of contents is intended to stimulate
your curiosity regarding your BMW and
to encourage you to read the manual.
Should you wish to sell your BMW at
some time in the future, please remem-
ber to hand over the Owner's Manual to
the new owner; it is part of the vehicle.
If you have any questions, an autho-
rized BMW center will be glad to advise
you.
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These sections contain vital infor-
mation – please read the accom-
panying text passages carefully, both
for your own safety and to prevent
damage to your BMW.
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tion on special and unique fea-
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* Indicates special equipment, country-
specific equipment and optional extras.
Alerts you to functions which can
be adjusted by your authorized
BMW center ("Car Memory" or "Key
Memory"). Refer to page 55.
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The individual vehicle
On buying your BMW, you have de-
cided in favor of a model with individu-
alized equipment and features. This
Owner's Manual describes all models
and equipment that BMW offers within
the same group.
We hope you will understand that
equipment and features are included
that you might not have chosen for your
vehicle. Any differences can easily be
identified, since all optional accessories
and special equipment are marked with
an asterisk
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If your BMW features equipment which
is not described in this Owner's Manual
(car radio or telephone, for instance),
Supplementary Owner's Manuals are
enclosed. We ask you to read these
manuals as well.
Notes
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Status at time of printing
BMW pursues a policy of continuous,
ongoing development that is conceived
to ensure that our vehicles continue to
embody the highest quality and safety
standards combined with advanced,
state-of-the-art technology. For this
reason, it is possible that the features
described in this Owner's Manual could
differ from those on your vehicle. Nor
can errors and omissions be entirely
ruled out. You are therefore asked to
appreciate that no legal claims can be
entertained on the basis of the data,
illustrations or descriptions in this
manual.
Status at time of printing

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For your own safety
Use unleaded gasoline only. 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% methanol plus an
equivalent amount of co-solvent) will
not void the applicable warranties re-
specting defects in materials or work-
manship. Field experience has indi-
cated significant differences in fuel
quality (volatility, composition, addi-
tives, etc.) among gasolines offered for
sale in the United States and Canada.
The use of poor quality fuels may result
in driveability, starting and stalling
problems especially under certain envi-
ronmental conditions such as high am-
bient temperature and high altitude.
Should you encounter driveability prob-
lems which you suspect could be re-
lated to the fuel you are using, we rec-
ommend that you respond by switching
to a recognized high-quality brand.
Failure to comply with these recom-
mendations may result in unscheduled
maintenance.
Follow the relevant safety rules when
you are handling gasoline.
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Important safety information.
For your own safety, use genuine parts
and accessories approved by BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested
and approved by BMW and Original
BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire
the assurance that they have been thor-
oughly tested by BMW to ensure opti-
mum performance when installed on
your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free
from defects in material and workman-
ship.
BMW will not accept any liability for
damage resulting from installation of
parts and accessories not approved by
BMW.
BMW cannot test every product from
other manufacturers to verify if it can be
used on a BMW safely and without risk
to either the vehicle, its operation, or its
occupants.
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories
and other products approved by BMW,
together with professional advice on
using these items, are available from all
BMW centers.
Installation and operation of non-BMW
approved accessories such as alarms,
radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
wheels, suspension components, brake
dust shields, telephones (including op-
eration of any portable cellular phone
from within the vehicle without using an
externally mounted antenna) or trans-
ceiver equipment (for instance, CBs,
walkie-talkie, ham radio or similar ac-
cessories) may cause extensive dam-
age to the vehicle, compromise its
safety, interfere with the vehicle's elec-
trical system or affect the validity of the
BMW Limited Warranty. See your au-
thorized BMW center for additional in-
formation.
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Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of the emission control de-
vices and systems may be performed
by any automotive repair establishment
or individual using any certified auto-
motive part.
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Indicates that you should consult
the relevant section of this
Owner's Manual for information on a
particular part or assembly.
For your own safety

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The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of
North America, Inc., P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone [phone].
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview
Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
Advanced technology
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Contents
Overview
Controls and features
Cockpit 16
Instrument cluster 18
Indicator and warning lamps 22
Multifunction steering wheel 26
Sports steering wheel 27
Hazard warning flashers 28
Warning triangle 28
First-aid kit 28
Refueling 29
Fuel specifications 30
Tire inflation pressure 30
Locks and security systems:
Keys 34
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer 35
Central locking system 36
Opening and closing
– from the outside 36
Using the key 36
Using the remote control 37
Opening and closing
– from the inside 40
Liftgate 41
Tailgate 41
Alarm system 43
Electric power windows 45
Sliding/Tilt sunroof with glass
moonroof 46
Adjustments:
Seats 48
Steering wheel 51
Mirrors 52
Seat, mirror and steering wheel
memory 54
Car Memory, Key Memory 55
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts 56
Airbags 57
Child restraints 60
Child seat security 61
Child-safety locks 62
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock 63
Starting the engine 64
Switching off the engine 65
Parking brake 65
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher 69
Washer/Wiper system/Rain
sensor 69
Rear window defroster 71
Cruise control 72
Everything under control:
Odometer, outside temperature
display 74
Tachometer 75
Energy control 75
Fuel gauge 75
Coolant temperature gauge 76
Service Interval Display 76
Check Control 77
Onboard computer 80
Technology for safety and
driving convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC) 82
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 83
Hill Descent Control (HDC) 84
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Controls and features
Operation, care and maintenance
Lamps:
Side lamps/Low beams 86
Instrument lightning 86
High beams/Parking lamps 87
Fog lamps 87
Interior lamps 87
Reading lamps 88
Controlling the climate for
pleasant driving:
Automatic climate control 90
Seat heating 96
Steering wheel heating 96
Roller sun blind 97
Independent ventilation
system 97
Cabin convenience:
BMW Universal Transmitter 98
Glove compartment 101
Storage compartments 101
Cellular phone 102
Cup holders 102
Ashtray, front 103
Cigarette lighter 103
Ashtray, rear 104
Loading and transporting:
Ski bag 105
Cargo area
Fold the rear backrests
down 107
Cargo area cover 107
Partition net 108
Cover panels in the cargo
area 109
Power outlets 110
Pull-out cargo floor 111
Cargo loading 112
Roof-mounted luggage rack 113
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 116
Driving your BMW X5 117
General driving notes 118
Catalytic converter 118
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 119
Disc brakes 122
Brake system 123
Winter operation 123
Power steering 125
Level control system 125
Cellular phone 126
Radio reception 126
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 127
Tire condition 127
Tire replacement 128
Tire rotation 129
Wheel and tire
combinations 130
Winter tires 131
Snow chains 131
Approved wheel and tire
specifications 132

Contents
Operation, care and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Under the hood:
Hood 133
Engine compartment 134
Washer fluid 136
Washer nozzles 136
Engine oil 137
Coolant 140
Brake fluid 141
Vehicle Identification No. 141
Care and maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 142
Caring for your vehicle 143
Airbags 148
Vehicle storage 148
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications 149
OBD interface socket 150
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 154
Wiper blades 154
Lamps and bulbs 155
Changing a wheel 160
Battery 165
Fuses 167
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Fuel filler door 168
Sliding/Tilt sunroof 168
Liftgate 168
Tailgate 169
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting 170
Towing the vehicle 171
Airbags 176
Adaptive Transmission Control
(ATC) 176
Four-wheel drive 177
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 177
Radio reception 178
Safety belt tensioner 178
DSP sound system 179
Rearview mirrors with automatic
dimmer 179
Rain sensor 180
Integrated rear suspension 180
Level control system 181
Xenon lamps 181

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Technical data
Index
Engine specifications 184
Dimensions 185
Weights 186
Capacities 187
Electrical system 188
Drive belts 188
Everything from A to Z 192
Owner service procedures 198

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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
Advanced technology
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Cockpit 16
Instrument cluster 18
Indicator and warning lamps 22
Multifunction steering wheel 26
Sports steering wheel 27
Hazard warning flashers 28
Warning triangle 28
First-aid kit 28
Refueling 29
Fuel specifications 30
Tire inflation pressure 30
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1 Parking lamps/Low beams 86
2 Fog lamps 87
3
> Turn signal indicator 69
> Parking lamp 87
> High beam 87
> Headlamp flasher 69
> Onboard computer 80
4 Wiper/Washer system 69
5 Rear window defroster 71
6 Central locking system 36
7 Hazard warning flashers 28
8 Horn 26
9 Adjusting steering wheel 51
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Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
There are two versions, depending on
the equipment on your vehicle.
1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for
fuel reserve 75
2 Indicator lamp for turn signal
indicator 24
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for high beams 24
5 Tachometer and Energy Control 75
6 Engine coolant thermometer with
"Coolant temperature too high"
indicator 76
7 Indicator and warning lamps (clock-
wise) for:
> Parking brake/Brake hydraulic
system, Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC) 22, 24
> Antilock Brake System (ABS) 23
> Brake pads 24
> Airbags 23
> Automatic transmission 24
> Please fasten safety belts 23
> Cruise control 25
8 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission 66
9 Service Interval Display 76
10 Onboard computer display –
Operation via the turn signal lever:
Refer to page 80:
> Outside temperature
> Average fuel consumption
> Cruising range
> Average speed
11 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) 24
12 Indicator lamp for level control
system 24
13 Odometer and trip odometer 74
14 Indicator for Check Control 77
15 Reset button for trip odometer 74
16 Indicator and warning lamps
(clockwise) for:
> Fog lamps 25
> Battery charge current 22
> Engine oil level/Engine oil
pressure 24, 22
> Engine Power Control 24
> Service Engine Soon 24

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