2005 BMW X5 Owners Manuals, User Guides, Instructional Help Documents & Operating Information - 2005_X5.pdf
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Owner’s Manual for Vehicle
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The Ultimate Driving Machine
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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 BMW. The manual contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your BMW's unique array of advanced technical features. It also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you to maintain your BMW's value throughout an extended service life. For additional information refer to the supplemental manuals. 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. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG
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Cockpit 14 Instrument cluster 15 Indicator and warning lamps 19 Buttons on steering wheel 23 Warning triangle 24 First-aid kit 24 Refueling 24 Fuel specifications 26
Controls and features
About this Owner's Manual 8 Symbols used 8 Your individual vehicle 8 Status at time of printing 9 For your own safety 9 Symbol on vehicle parts 10 Service and Warranty 10 Reporting safety defects 11
Overview
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Contents Locks and security systems: Keys 30 Central locking system 30 Opening and closing: from outside 31 Opening and closing: from inside 34 Liftgate 35 Tailgate 36 Alarm system 38 Windows 39 Panorama glass sunroof 41 Adjustments: Sitting safely 43 Seats 44 Mechanical seat adjustment 45 Power seat adjustment 46 Head restraints 47 Power rear-seat backrest adjustment 48 Safety belts 49 Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 50 Heated seats 52 Steering wheel 52 Steering wheel heater 53 Mirrors 54
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Everything under control: Odometer, outside temperature display 76 Tachometer 77 Energy control 77 Engine oil thermometer 78 Fuel gage 78 Coolant temperature gage 79 Service Interval Display 79 Check Control 80 Computer 82 MID Multi-Information Display 84
Lamps: Parking lamps/low beams 103 Adaptive Head Light 104 High beams/roadside parking lamps 104 Front fog lamps 105 Instrument lighting 105 Interior lamps 105 Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioner 107 Automatic climate control 110 Roller sun blinds 115 Independent ventilation 116
Loading and transporting: Ski bag 124 Cargo area Folding rear backrests down 126 Roll-up cover 126 Partition net 127 Flaps in cargo area 128 Power outlets 129 Pull-out floor in cargo area 130 Cargo loading 131 Roof-mounted luggage rack 133
Overview Maintenance Controls
Technology for safety and driving convenience: PDC Park Distance Control 93 Antilock Brake System 94 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 95 xDrive 97 HDC Hill Descent Control 97 Self-leveling suspension 98 2-axle self-leveling suspension 99 Brake Force Display 101 Flat Tire Monitor 101
Cabin convenience: Integrated universal remote control 117 Portable phone 119 Glove compartment 120 Storage compartments 120 Cup holders 121 Ashtray, front 122 Ashtray, rear 122 Cigarette lighter, rear 123
Repairs
Driving: Ignition lock 64 Starting engine 64 Switching off engine 65 Handbrake 66 Manual transmission 66 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67 Turn signals/ h