BMW X5 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW X5: Trailer towing

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 General information

The permissible trailer loads, axle weights, drawbar node weights, and the permissible gross vehicle weight are specified in the technical data. The vehicle is equipped with an enhanced suspension sy

 Towing a trailer

General information If the trailer socket is occupied, some driver assistance systems are unavailable, or available to a limited extent. A Check Control message is displayed where applicable. When dr

 Mount for trailer hitch

General information The mount for the trailer hitch is located on the rear of the vehicle. Information on suitable trailer hitches is found on the underside of the mount, see arrow. Remove the ball

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 Enlarging the cargo area

Principle The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down the rear seat backrests. General information The rear seat backrest of the second seat row is divided at a ratio of 40-20-40. The side rear seat backrests and the center section can be folded down separately. The rear seat backrests can be fo

 Replacing One Upper Control Arm

NOTE: If the control arm is detached from the rear axle carrier, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check. Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove rear wheel. Deactivate and empty air spring system. Shown on vehicle at rear right: Remove holders (1) from con

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