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Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole. It is located in the toolkit under the floor panel flap in the cargo bay, refer to page 250. Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.< Access to screw thread 5. Attach the second end of the cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started. Cover panel on left and right side of bumper: press on the arrow symbol on the cover panel. Front Starting engine 1. Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and allow it to run at idle for several minutes at slightly increased speed. 2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in the usual way. If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge. 3. Let the engines run for a few minutes. 4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the connection sequence. Check the battery and recharge if necessary. Never use spray fluids to start the engine.< Tow-starting and towing Observe applicable laws and regulations for tow-starting and towing.< Do not transport any passengers other than the driver in a vehicle that is being towed.< Being towed Make sure that the ignition is switched on, refer to page 59, otherwise the low beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield wipers would not be available. When the engine is stopped, there is no power assist. This then requires increased effort for braking and steering. Active steering is deactivated and larger steering wheel movements are required.< Switch on the hazard warning flashers depending on the local regulations. If the electrical sys- Using a tow fitting The screw-on tow-fitting must always be carried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. 263 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Rear Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance

Section	Page
Contents	5
Notes	6
About this Owner's Manual	6
Symbols used	6
The individual vehicle	7
Editorial notice	7
For your own safety	7
Service and warranty	8
Reporting safety defects	9
At a glance	11
Cockpit	12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays	12
Instrument panel	14
Indicator and warning lamps	15
Around the center console: controls and displays	16
iDrive	18
Controls	18
Operating principle	19
Status information	21
Switching Control Display off/on	21
Programmable memory buttons	22
Letters and numbers	23
Entering letters and numbers	23
Voice activation system	24
The concept	24
Voice commands	24
Notes	25
Controls	27
Opening and closing	28
Keys/remote control	28
Personal Profile	28
Central locking system	29
Opening and closing: Using remote control	29
Opening and closing: Using door lock	31
Opening and closing: From inside	32
Doors	32
BMW X5: liftgate	32
BMW X5: tailgate	35
BMW X6: liftgate	35
Alarm system	36
Comfort access*	37
Windows	39
BMW X5: panorama glass sunroof*	40
BMW X6: glass sunroof*, electric	42
Adjusting	45
Sitting safely	45
Seats	46
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*	47
Head restraints	48
BMW X5: rear seats	50
Safety belts	51
Seat heating*	52
Active seat ventilation* and seat heating*	53
Active seat*	54
Mirrors	54
Steering wheel	55
Transporting children safely	57
The right place for children	57
Installing child restraint devices	57
LATCH child restraint fixing system	58
On trips	60
Driving	61
Ignition lock	61
Start/Stop button	61
Starting engine	62
Switching off engine	62
Parking brake	63
Automatic transmission with Steptronic	66
Turn signals/headlamp flasher/high beams	69
Washer/wiper system	69
Washer fluid	71
Cruise control*	71
Everything under control	73
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	73
Tachometer	74
Coolant temperature	74
Engine oil temperature*	74
Energy control*	74
Fuel gauge	75
Computer	75
Service requirements	76
Check Control	79
Speed limit	80
Settings on Control Display	81
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	84
PDC Park Distance Control*	84
Top View*	86
Rear view camera*	88
Driving stability control systems	90
Adaptive Drive*	93
Starting assistant	94
Self-leveling suspension*	94
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*	94
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	96
Active steering*	98
Brake force display*	99
Airbags	100
Head-Up Display*	102
Lamps	104
Parking lamps/low beams	104
Adaptive Head Light*	105
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	106
High-beam assistant*	106
Fog lamps*	107
Instrument lighting	107
Interior lamps	108
Climate	109
Automatic climate control with 2-zone control	110
Automatic climate control with 4-zone control*	114
Parked-car ventilation*	116
Practical interior accessories	117
Integrated universal remote control*	117
Digital compass*	118
Roller sun blinds for rear side windows*	120
Glove compartment	120
Center armrest front	121
Storage compartments	121
Cup holders	121
Ashtray	122
Lighter	123
Connecting electrical devices	123
Rear center armrest	124
Cargo bay	124
Storage compartments in cargo bay	126
Ski bag*	127
Driving tips	131
Things to remember when driving	132
Break-in period	132
Saving fuel	132
General driving notes	133
Loading	135
Roof-mounted luggage rack*	137
Driving on poor roads	137
Navigation	141
Navigation system	142
Updating the navigation data	142
Destination entry	143
Entering a destination manually	143
Address book	145
Last destinations	146
Special destinations	146
Entering the destination via map	148
Entering destination via voice*	149
Trip planner	150
Word-matching principle	151
Destination guidance	152
Starting destination guidance	152
Terminating destination guidance	152
Continuing destination guidance	152
Route criteria	152
Route	153
Destination guidance via voice instructions	154
Map display	154
Traffic information*	155
What to do if …	159
Entertainment	161
On/off and tone	162
Controls	162
Switching on/off	162
Adjusting volume	162
Tone control	162
Radio	165
Selecting a station	165
Storing stations	166
Radio Data System RDS*	166
HD Radio*	166
Stored stations	167
Weather Radio*	167
Satellite radio	168
General information	168
Navigation bar	168
Managing subscription	168
Selecting channels	169
Storing channel	169
Change list view	169
Select category	170
Time shift	170
Storing favorites	170
Accessing favorites	171
Managing favorites	171
Traffic Jump	171
Automatic update	172
Notes	172
CD/DVD player and CD/DVD changer	173
CD/DVD playback	173
Audio playback	174
Video playback*	175
CD/DVD changer*	177
Notes	178
Music collection	180
Music, storing	180
Playing music	181
Managing music	183
External devices	185
AUX-IN connection	185
USB-audio interface/ extended connectivity of music player in mobile phone	185
DVD system in rear	189
Enabling DVD system	189
Controls	189
CD/DVD player	190
Connecting headphones	190
Remote control	190
Setting the language of the DVD system	191
Sound output via speakers	191
Switching DVD system on/off	191
Playing CD/DVD	191
Playing videos from CDs/ DVDs	192
Playing audio tracks from CD/DVD	195
Displaying images from CD/DVD	197
Information on CD/DVD player	198
External device	200
Communications	203
Telephone	204
The concept	204
Using a phone in your vehicle	204
Suitable mobile phones	204
Operating options	204
Commissioning	204
Operation via iDrive	207
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system	211
Operation by voice*	211
Notes	213
Inserting/removing the snap- in adapter*	214
Contacts	215
BMW Assist	217
BMW Assist*	217
TeleServices*	218
Concierge service*	218
Activating BMW Assist*	219
BMW Search*	219
Activating TeleServices*	220
Customer Relations	220
Service Request*	221
Automatic Service Request*	221
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center*	221
Data transfer*	222
Service status*	222
Mobility	225
Refueling	226
Fuel filler door	226
Fuel specifications	227
BMW X5 with BMW Advanced Diesel	228
Wheels and tires	231
Tire inflation pressure	231
Tire identification marks	237
Tire condition	238
Run-flat tires	239
New wheels and tires	239
Snow chains*	240
Under the hood	241
Hood	241
Engine compartment	242
Engine oil	243
Coolant	245
Maintenance	246
BMW maintenance system	246
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	247
Care	248
Car-care products	248
Exterior care	248
Interior care	250
Storing your vehicle	251
Replacing components	252
Onboard toolkit	252
Replacing wiper blades	252
Lamps and bulbs	252
BMW X5: changing lamps	253
BMW X6: changing lamps	255
Changing wheels	258
Vehicle battery	260
Fuses	261
Giving and receiving assistance	263
Emergency request	263
Warning triangle*	263
First-aid kit*	264
Roadside Assistance*	264
Jump starting	264
Tow-starting and towing	265
Reference	269
Technical data	270
Engine data	270
Dimensions	271
Weights	273
Capacities	274
Short commands of voice activation system	275
Useful short commands	275
CD/Multimedia	275
Radio	276
Telephone	277
Navigation	277
BMW Assist	279
Vehicle information	279
Settings	279
Everything from A to Z	281

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Reference

At a glance

Controls

Driving tips

Communications

Navigation

Entertainment

Your BMW has a special nut as body ground

or negative pole.

Attach the second end of the cable to the

negative terminal of the battery or to the

engine or body ground of the vehicle to be

started.

Starting engine

Start the engine on the assisting vehicle

and allow it to run at idle for several minutes

at slightly increased speed.

Start the engine on the other vehicle in the

usual way.

If the first starting attempt is not successful,

wait a few minutes before another attempt

in order to allow the discharged battery to

recharge.

Let the engines run for a few minutes.

Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing

the connection sequence.

Check the battery and recharge if necessary.

Never use spray fluids to start the

engine.

Tow-starting and towing

Observe applicable laws and regulations

for tow-starting and towing.

Do not transport any passengers other

than the driver in a vehicle that is being

towed.

Using a tow fitting

The screw-on tow-fitting must always be car-

ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the

front or rear of the BMW.

It is located in the toolkit under the floor panel

flap in the cargo bay, refer to page

250

Use only the tow fitting provided with the

vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the

tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral

loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehi-

cle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the

tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.

Access to screw thread

Cover panel on left and right side of bumper:

press on the arrow symbol on the cover panel.

Front

Rear

Being towed

Make sure that the ignition is switched on,

refer to page

, otherwise the low

beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield

wipers would not be available. When the engine

is stopped, there is no power assist. This then

requires increased effort for braking and steer-

ing. Active steering is deactivated and larger

steering wheel movements are required.

Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-

ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-