BMW X5: Initializing Telestart Hand Transmitter
NOTE: The Telestart hand transmitter must be initialized when:
- Hand transmitter is replaced
- Car Access System control unit is replaced
The independent heating is switched on under an outside temperature of
approx. 15 ºC with the hand transmitter
and at a preselected switch-on time.
Direct activation is possible at any outside temperature via the "Climate" menu
item in the i-Drive, but not in
driving mode.
To initialize a new hand transmitter, perform the following operations from
inside the vehicle:
- Close all vehicle doors
- Within 5 seconds: Switch ignition lock from terminal "0" to terminal "R"
and then back to terminal "0"
- Within 5 seconds: Press OFF button (1) on hand transmitter and with OFF
button (1) held down press ON
button (2) three times quickly
- Release both buttons. LED (3) on hand transmitter flashes
NOTE: The vehicle's central locking closes and opens automatically on
successful
initialization.
The initialization process must be repeated if there is no check back signal
from
the central locking system.

Fig. 44: Identifying Telestart Hand Transmitter
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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Work on independent heating may only be carried out when it has cooled
down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left underbody panelling.
Slacken clamp (1).
Release scre
Special tools required:
13 3 010
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left underbody panelling.
Seal off water hoses at fuel pump with special tool 13 3 010
Fig. 54: Identifying Special Tool (1
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT B-PILLAR AIR VENT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove B-pillar trim.
Unclip retaining clip (1) and feed out air vent (2) in upward direction.
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General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as
this may damage the wiper blades or cause them
to become worn more quickly.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. The
Special tools required:
31 4 160
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of front differential with a screwdriver (2).
Fig. 122: Identifying Shaft Seal And Screwdriver
Installing shaft seal:
NOTE: The installation protective ring (1) serves to protect t