BMW X5: Using this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a particular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.
Validity of the Owner's Manual
Production of the vehicle
At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource.
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differences may exist between the printed Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
After a software update in the vehicle
After a vehicle software update, such as via Remote Software Upgrade, the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest information.
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can be obtained as a printed book from the service center.
The topics are also discussed in the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Additional sources of information
Service center
A service center will be glad to answer questions at any time.
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically describes features and functions found in the vehicle.
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed on the Control Display.
BMW Driver's Guide app
The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically describes features and functions found in the vehicle.
The app can be displayed on smartphones and tablets.
BMW Driver's Guide Web
Driver's Guide Web shows the most suitable information for the selected vehicle. If possible, only equipment and functions that are actually installed in the vehicle will be explained. Driver's Guide Web can be displayed in any current browser.
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Symbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Precautions that must be followed
in
order to avoid the possibility of injury to
yourself and to others as well as serious
damage to the vehicle.
Measures that can be ta
For Your Own Safety
Intended use
Heed the following when using the vehicle:
Owner's Manual.
Information on the vehicle. Do not remove
stickers.
Technical vehicle data.
The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the
Data memory
General information
Electronic control devices are installed in the vehicle.
Electronic control units process data they
receive from vehicle sensors, self-generate or
exchange with each other. Some c
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Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange On Rear Differential (Inserted
Propeller Shaft)
Special tools required:
00 5 010
33 5 050
33 5 060
33 5 070
33 5 080
IMPORTANT: Use only approved gear oils.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the
rear
differential!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove propeller shaft.
Remove retaining clip (1) and
Removing And Installing/Replacing Actuating Unit With Control Unit
For Parking Brake (EMF)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove both brake discs.
Set workshop mode in BMW diagnosis system.
Path:
Function selection
Service functions
Chassis
Parking brake
Workshop mode
NOTE: This facilitates removal as the EMF approaches the outer
position.
Open flap in luggage compartme
