BMW X5: Intermediate stop
Refueling
Fuel cap
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.
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2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as containing metal must not be used.
Wheels and tires
Tire pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure specifications can be found in the tire inflation pressure table in the printed Owner's Manual.
After correcting the tire pressure
With runflat tires:
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
With Tire Pressure Monitor:
The corrected tire inflation pressures are applied automatically. Make sure that the correct tire settings have been made.
With tires that cannot be found in the tire pressure values on the Control Display, reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM.
Checking the tire pressure
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and correct it as needed:
- At least twice a month.
- Before embarking on an extended trip.
Cleaning the wheels
The friction during hard braking may produce brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW recommends using vehicle care and cleaning products from BMW.
Electronic oil measurement
Functional requirements
A current measured value is available after approx. 30 minutes of normal driving.
Displaying the engine oil level
1. "CAR".
2. "Vehicle status".
3. "Engine oil level" Different messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level. Pay attention to these messages.
Adding engine oil
General information
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready state before adding engine oil.
Adding engine oil
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Only add engine oil when the message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Observe the quantity to be added in the message.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Observe recommended engine oil types.
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Providing assistance
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Breakdown Assistance
BMW Roadside Assistance
1. "APPS".
2. "Installed apps".
3. "BMW Assist".
4. If necessary, "BMW Roadside As
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HPI Function
The fuel is delivered from the fuel tank by the electric fuel pump via the
feed line (5) at an "feed" pressure of 5
bar to the high pressure pump. The feed pressure is monitored by the
low-pressure sensor (6). The fuel is
delivered by the electric fuel pump in line with demand.
If this sensor fai
Driving Dynamics Control
Principle
The Driving Dynamics Control influences the
driving dynamics properties of the vehicle.
The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the
situation using various driving modes.
General information
The following systems are affected, for instance:
Engine characteristics.
Steptronic transmiss
