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Fuel Fuel specifications Gasoline engine: required fuel Do not use fuels that are labeled at the fuel pump as containing metals.
Only refuel with lead-free gasoline without metal additives
Do not refuel with leaded gasoline or gasoline with metal additives, e. g., manganese or iron; otherwise, the catalytic converter and other components will be permanently damaged.◀
Do not refuel with ethanol E85
Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with anethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as this would damage the engine and fuel supply sys‐ tem.◀
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended. However, you may also use gasoline with less AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is: ▷ BMW X5: 87
▷ BMW X6: 89
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐ ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures. This has no affect on the engine life.Minimum fuel grade Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐ mum specified fuel grade; otherwise, engine damage may occur.◀
Use high-quality brands Field experience has indicated significant differ‐ ences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, ad‐ ditives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. Fuels containing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxy‐ genates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight, that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equiva‐
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lent amount of co-solvent, will not void the ap‐ plicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Minimum fuel grade The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
driveability, starting and stalling problems es‐ pecially under certain environmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high al‐ titude. Should you encounter driveability problems 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 such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled maintenance.◀
BMW X5 with BMW Advanced Diesel: required fuel Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel with a low sulfur content: Ultra-low sulfur diesel ASTM D 975-07a.
Only refuel with ultra-low sulfur diesel. The percentage of biodiesel in the fuel
must not exceed 5%, referred to as B5. Do not refuel with gasoline. If the vehicle has been re‐ fueled with incorrect fuel such as gasoline, do not start the engine; otherwise, there is a danger of engine damage.◀ If you added the wrong fuel, contact the service center. The fuel filling neck is designed for refueling with diesel nozzles. If the nozzle cannot be inserted into the fuel filler pipe of your BMW, please check to make sure that you are refueling with a diesel fuel pump and whether this is equipped with a diesel nozzle.
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In the event the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel can‐ not be fully inserted into the fuel filler neck, please contact BMW Roadside Assistance for instructions on how to add fuel. For more infor‐ mation on BMW Roadside Assistance, refer to page 281. Winter diesel To ensure that the diesel engine remains op‐ erational in the winter, use winter diesel. It is available at gas stations during winter months. The standard fuel filter heating prevents the supply of fuel from stalling during driving.
No diesel additives Do not add additives, including gasoline;
otherwise, engine damage may occur.◀
BMW X5 with BMW Advanced Diesel The concept BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen oxides in the diesel exhaust of your vehicle by injecting the reducing agent diesel exhaust fluid into the exhaust line. In the catalytic converter, a chem‐ ical reaction occurs that minimizes nitrogen ox‐ ides. In order to be able to start the engine in the usual way, there must be a sufficient supply of diesel exhaust fluid in the separate reservoir. System heating In order to bring the system to operating tem‐ perature after a cold start of the engine, the au‐
tomatic transmission shifts into the next higher gear at a later point. Reserve display A display in the instrument panel informs you about the remaining distance can be covered with the amount of fuel currently in the tank.
The reserve display appears approx. 1,000 miles/1,600 km before the tank is empty. As soon as the reserve display has appeared in the instrument panel, have the diesel exhaust fluid refilled to prevent the engine from being unable to restart. Diesel exhaust fluid at minimum
Even with a display of -- mls, the engine will con‐ tinue to run, provided that it is not switched off, and all other operating requirements are met, e.g. sufficient fuel.
No engine start Do not drive until the displayed remaining distance runs out. Otherwise, it may not be pos‐ sible to restart the engine.◀
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ervoir, pungent smelling vapors can escape. Be‐ fore refilling, close the vehicle completely so that the vapors do not get into the interior of the vehicle. When handling diesel exhaust fluid in enclosed spaces, make sure to have sufficient ventilation. After handling diesel exhaust fluid, wash hands thoroughly. Failure to do so may lead to irritation, for instance, due to inadvertent contact with the eyes. If eye irritation occurs, immediately rinse eyes with ample water and contact a doctor if necessary. If diesel exhaust fluid comes into contact with surfaces of your vehicle, rinse the affected surfaces with water or else damage may occur. Keep diesel exhaust fluid out of reach of children.◀
Suitable diesel exhaust fluid ▷ Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. This bottle and its special adapter permit con‐ venient refilling with diesel exhaust fluid. ▷ Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32
Diesel exhaust fluid can be obtained from your service center. Refilling quantity Refilling quantity at the start of the reserve dis‐ play: Approx. 0.75 gallons/2.7 liters Open reservoir for diesel exhaust fluid 1. Open the hood, refer to page 264. 2. Fit the releasing tool from the tool kit, refer to page 270, into place and open the lock, see arrow.Incorrect fueling
The warning lamp lights up: The reservoir has been filled with an in‐ correct fluid.
Please contact your service center.
Have diesel exhaust fluid refilled This exhaust fluid is refilled by your service cen‐ ter during regular maintenance. If you adhere to this maintenance schedule, it is usually not nec‐ essary to refill any fluids between the mainte‐ nance dates. Under certain circumstances, for example, due to a particularly sporty driving style or operation of the vehicle at high altitudes, it may be neces‐ sary to refill fluids between maintenance dates. As soon as the reserve display has appeared in the instrument panel, have the diesel exhaust fluid refilled to prevent the engine from being unable to restart. You can have the fluid refilled by a service cen‐ ter. Diesel exhaust fluid at low temperatures Due to its physical properties, it may be neces‐ sary to replenish the level of diesel exhaust fluid at temperatures below +23 ℉/ -5 ℃, even be‐ tween the regular maintenance dates. If the fluid needs to be refilled, this will be indi‐ cated with the reserve display in the instrument cluster, refer to page 249. Only refill the diesel exhaust fluid yourself in exceptional circumstances To be able to reach the nearest service center with your vehicle, you may refill the diesel ex‐ haust fluid yourself, making sure to heed the warning notices specified below.
Handling diesel exhaust fluid Do not allow diesel exhaust fluid to come into contact with you. This can lead to skin and eye irritation. Wear protective goggles and gloves as needed. Follow the safety instructions on the bottle. When opening the bottle or res‐
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Refilling BMW diesel exhaust fluid 1. Set bottle into place and rotate until it comes
into contact with the stop, refer to arrow.
2. Press bottle down, refer to arrow.
The reservoir of the vehicle is filled.
After refilling diesel exhaust fluid Incorrect fluid
Incorrect fluids After refilling with the incorrect fluid, e.g., antifreeze for windshield wiper fluid, do not start the engine because this could result in a fire hazard.◀ Contact your service center. Bottle disposal
Diesel exhaust fluid bottles can be dis‐ posed of by your service center.
Only dispose of empty bottles in your household garbage if the local legal regulations permit it.
Reserve display
3. The reservoir is full when the fill level in the bottle stops changing. It is not possible to overfill. Pull bottle back, refer to arrow, and unscrew it.
After refilling, the reserve continues to appear after the engine is restarted. After the vehicle has been driven for a few more minutes, this display will disappear.
Closing reservoir After the reservoir is filled, close it again with the releasing tool.
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Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure Safety information It is not merely the tires' service life, but also driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving safety that depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pres‐ sure. Checking the pressure Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after a maximum of 1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. When the tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is higher.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Check the tire inflation pressure regularly and correct it if necessary, even in the compact wheel*: usually twice monthly or before embark‐ ing on a long trip. If you fail to observe this pre‐ caution, you may be driving on tires with incor‐ rect tire pressures, a condition that may not only compromise your vehicle's driving stability, but also lead to tire damage and the risk of an acci‐ dent. Do not drive with depressurized or flat tires, ex‐ cept for run-flat tires. A flat tire will seriously im‐ pair your vehicle's handling and braking re‐ sponse. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to a loss of control over the vehicle.◀ After adjusting the tire inflation pressure, reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 90, or reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 88. Pressure specifications The tables below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature. The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes approved and tire brands recommended by
BMW; a list of these is available from your serv‐ ice center. For correct identification of the right tire inflation pressures, observe the following: ▷ Tire sizes of your vehicle. ▷ Maximum allowable driving speed. Tire inflation pressures for driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h, ad‐ just pressures to the respective tire inflation pressures listed on the following pages in the column for traveling speeds up to 100 mph/ 160 km/h to achieve optimum driving comfort. These tire inflation pressures can also be found on the driver's side door pillar when the driver's door is open.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed
The maximum permissible speed for these tire pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h Do not exceed this speed; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐ dents could occur.◀
Tire inflation pressures for driving above 100 mph or 160 km/h
Adjust the tire inflation pressures To drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, adjust pressures to the re‐ spective tire inflation pressures listed on the fol‐ lowing pages in the column for traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or 160 km/
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h. Otherwise, tire damage and accidents could occur.◀
Observe all national and local maximum speed limits; otherwise, violations of the laws could oc‐ cur.
Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive35i/X5 xDrive35d with two rows of seats
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/ 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature Compact wheel*: T 155/90 D 18 113 M T 155/80 R 19 114 M Without Sport Package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL RSC 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL RSC Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL RSC Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC With Sport Package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL RSC 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL RSC Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL RSC Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC
60/420
60/420
60/420
60/420
32/220
32/220
32/220
33/230
33/23032/220
32/220
32/220
33/23036/250
38/260
35/240
35/240
38/26036/250
38/260
35/240
35/24035/240
35/240
35/240
35/240
36/25035/240
35/240
39/270
38/26041/280
42/290
38/260
38/260
41/28041/280
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Tire size Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 292.
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa 33/230
38/260
38/260
45/310
Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive50i with two rows of seats
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/ 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature Compact wheel*: T 155/90 D 18 113 M T 155/80 R 19 114 M Without Sport Package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL RSC 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC Front: 255/50 R 19 107 W XL RSC Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 W XL RSC Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC Front: 285/35 R 21 105 Y XL RSC Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 Y XL RSC With Sport Package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL RSC 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC Front: 255/50 R 19 107 W XL RSC Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 W XL RSC Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC
60/420
60/420
60/420
60/420
32/220
32/220
32/220
33/230
33/23032/220
32/220
32/220
33/23036/250
39/270
35/240
36/250
39/27036/250
39/270
35/240
36/25035/240
36/250
36/250
35/240
36/25035/240
36/250
41/280
42/29041/280
44/300
38/260
39/270
41/28041/280
44/300
45/310
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Tire size Front: 285/35 R 21 105 Y XL RSC Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 Y XL RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 292.
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa 33/230
39/270
38/260
45/310
Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive35i/X5 xDrive35d with three rows of seats
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/ 160 km/h
41/280
44/300
38/260
39/270
42/29033/230
36/250
32/220
33/230
35/240All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature Without Sport Package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL RSC 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL RSC Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL RSC Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC With Sport Package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL RSC 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL RSC Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL RSC Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 292.
33/230
36/250
32/220
33/230
35/24041/280
44/300
38/260
39/270
42/29038/260
41/280
35/240
35/240
38/26038/260
41/280
41/280
41/280
42/29045/310
48/330
42/290
42/290
45/31045/310
48/330
48/330
48/330
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Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive50i with three rows of seats
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/ 160 km/h
41/280
44/300
38/260
39/270
42/29033/230
36/250
32/220
33/230
35/240All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature Without Sport Package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL RSC 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC Front: 255/50 R 19 107 W XL RSC Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 W XL RSC Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC Front: 285/35 R 21 105 Y XL RSC Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 Y XL RSC With Sport Package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL RSC 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC Front: 255/50 R 19 107 W XL RSC Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 W XL RSC Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC Front: 285/35 R 21 105 Y XL RSC Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 Y XL RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 292.
33/230
36/250
32/220
33/230
35/24041/280
44/300
38/260
39/270
42/29038/260
41/280
35/240
35/240
38/26038/260
41/280
41/280
42/290
41/28045/310
48/330
42/290
42/290
45/31045/310
48/330
48/330
49/340
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Tire inflation pressure X6 xDrive35i
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/ 160 km/h
35/240
32/220
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC 255/50 R 19 107 V M+S XL RSC Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL RSC Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL RSC Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC Compact wheel* T 155/90 D 18 113 M T 155/80 R 19 114 M More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 292.
32/220
32/220
33/230
60/42032/220
32/220
32/220
60/42036/250
44/300
36/250
36/250
38/260
60/42038/260
36/250
39/270
60/420Tire inflation pressures for X6 xDrive50i
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/ 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC 255/50 R 19 107 V M+S XL RSC Front: 255/50 R 19 107 W XL RSC Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 W XL RSC
33/230
36/250
41/280
44/300
36/250
36/250
42/290
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45/310
60/42044/300
45/310
60/420Pressure specifications in psi/kPa 36/250
36/250
60/42036/250
36/250
60/420Tire size Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC Compact wheel* T 155/90 D 18 113 M T 155/80 R 19 114 M More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 292. Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires. Tire size Example: 255/55 R 19 107 V 255: nominal width in mm 55: aspect ratio in % R: radial tire code 19: rim diameter in inches 107: load rating, not for ZR tires V: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires Speed letter Q = up to 100 mph/160 km/h T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h Tire Identification Number Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation. DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 3410
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand xxx: tire size and tire design3410: tire age Tire age The tire manufacturing date is contained in the tire identification mark: DOT ... 3410 means that the tire was manufactured in the week 34 of 2010. BMW recommends that you replace all tires af‐ ter 6 years at most, even if some tires may last for 10 years. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A DOT Quality Grades Treadwear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C
Conform to Federal Safety Requirements All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.◀
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
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ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfa‐ ces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydro‐ planing, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus‐ tained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es‐ tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐ tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and pos‐ sible tire failure.◀
RSC – Run-flat tires The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to page 261. M+S Winter and all-season tires. These have better winter properties than summer tires. XL Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire tread Summer tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than 0.12 in/3 mm. There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm. Winter tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than 0.16 in/4 mm. Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are less suitable for winter operation. Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's circumference and have the legally required minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm. They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
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Wheel/tire damage Due to low-profile tires, please note that wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob‐ jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear. Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐ fects: ▷ Unusual vibrations during driving. ▷ Unusual handling such as a strong tendency
to pull to the left or right. In case of tire damage If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the wheels and tires checked right away; otherwise, there is the increased risk of an accident. Drive carefully to the next service center or tire shop. If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
Repair of tire damage For safety reasons, the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you do not have damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐ placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐ sult.◀
Changing wheels and tires Mounting
Information on mounting tires Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center or tire specialist. If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.◀
Wheel and tire combination Information on the right wheel and tire combi‐ nation and rim version for your vehicle can be obtained from the service center.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or DSC. To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐ sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐ figuration from a single manufacturer. Following tire damage, have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible.
Approved wheels and tires The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐ mends that you use only wheels and tires that have been approved for your particular vehicle model. For example, despite having the same official size ratings, variations can lead to body contact and with it, the risk of severe accidents. The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot evalu‐ ate non-approved wheels and tires to determine if they are suited for use, and therefore cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehicle if they are mounted.◀
Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire Pressure Monitor When mounting new tires or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the Tire Pressure Monitor will not be able to detect a flat tire, refer to page 90. Your service center will be glad to advise you. Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐ hicle recommends certain tire brands. These can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.
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With proper use, these tires meet the highest standards for safety and handling.
Retreaded tires The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐ ommend the use of retreaded tires.
Retreaded tires Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ sign and age of the tire casing structures can limit service life and have a negative impact on road safety.◀
Winter tires The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures below +45 ℉/+7 ℃. Although so-called all-season M+S tires do pro‐ vide better winter traction than summer tires, they do not provide the same level of perform‐ ance as winter tires. Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires, then display a corresponding sign in the field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire spe‐ cialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires Do not exceed the maximum speed for the
winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐ dents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. Your service center will be glad to advise you. Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises against swapping wheels between the front and rear axles. This can impair the handling characteristics. Rotating the tires is not permissible when using different types of tires*.
Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Always protect tires against all contact with oil, grease and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐ sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall. The wheels are composed of special rims and tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐ gree. The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐ main drivable to a restricted degree in the event of a pressure loss. Driving with a damaged tire: ▷ Flat Tire Monitor FTM*, refer to page 88
▷ Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*, refer topage 90
Snow chains* Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and recommended. Consult your service center for more information. BMW X5: use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped with tires of the following size: ▷ 255/55 R 18
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BMW X6: use only in pairs on rear wheels of size 255/50 R 19. Observe the manufacturer's instructions when mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h when using snow chains. Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if snow chains are mounted; otherwise, the instrument might issue an incorrect reading. When driving with snow chains, it can be bene‐ ficial to temporarily activate DTC, refer to page 97.
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Engine compartment Important features in the engine compartment BMW X5
1 Filler neck for washer fluid for the headlamp
and window washer system 67
2 Starting aid terminal 281
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1 Filler neck for the washer fluid for the head‐
lamp and window washer system 68
2 Engine oil filler neck 266
Hood Opening the hood
Working in the engine compartment Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training. If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐ lines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center. If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.◀
3 Starting aid terminal 281
4 Coolant expansion tank 2671. Pull the lever.
2. Press the release handle and open the hood.
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Closing the hood
2. "Vehicle status"
Drop the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage.
Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over imme‐ diately and close it securely.◀
Danger of pinching Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Engine oil Checking the engine oil level Your car is equipped with an electronic engine oil level check. Requirements ▷ The engine must be running and warm after
the vehicle has been driven for at least 6.2 miles/10 km.
▷ The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a
level roadway.
Displaying the oil level 1. "Vehicle Info"
"Engine oil level"
3. Possible messages ▷ "Engine oil level OK" ▷ "Measurement not possible at this time." ▷ "Measuring engine oil level..."
Duration with the engine running: ap‐ prox. 3 minutes. Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes. If engine oil was added, it may take up to 30 minutes to obtain an oil level reading. ▷ "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!" Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil at the next opportunity, refer also to Adding engine oil below.
▷ "Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Too much engine oil Have the vehicle checked immedi‐
ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐ gine damage.◀
