BMW X5: Fuel gauge
Principle
The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed.
General information
Vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.
Additional information: Refueling.
Display
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An arrow next to the fuel pump
symbol indicates the vehicle side
on which the fuel filler flap is located.
The current range is displayed as numerical value.
Indicator light in the instrument cluster
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The yellow indicator light
illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer
General information
Always avoid RPM in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect the engine.
Activating/deactivating
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Displays".
4. "Instrument panel".
5. "Engine display".
6. "Tachometer".
When the setting for the driving mode view is activated, the activated tachometer is only shown in the COMFORT or SPORT driving mode.
Power gauge
Principle
The display indicates the drive power available as a percentage of its total power.
Activate/deactivate
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Displays".
4. "Instrument panel".
5. "Engine display".
6. "Power meter".
When the setting for the driving mode view is activated, the activated power gauge is only shown in the COMFORT driving mode.
Display
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Pointer in the area of arrow 1: display of the energy recovered by coasting or when decelerating, CHARGE.
Pointer in the area of arrow 2: output in percent, POWER.
Drive power
The available drive power may be reduced due to certain factors, for instance a cold engine. Depending on the available drive power, the range for POWER is adjusted automatically.
If needed, icons in the power gauge indicate a reduction of the drive power.
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Reduced drive power due to a
cold drivetrain.
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Reduced drive power due to an
overheated drivetrain.
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Shift lights
Principle
The Shift lights in the instrument cluster indicate
the maximum shift point at which the best possible
acceleration can be achieved.
General information
Depending on the equipment and nation
Range
Principle
The range indicates the distance that can still be
covered with the current full tank of fuel.
General information
The estimated range available with the remaining
fuel is permanently displa
Speed Limit Info
Principle
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed
limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary,
the Head-up Display.
General information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror det
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Front/Rear cup holder
Front cup holder
Safety information
Warning
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car's interior in the event of an accident, an
evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled
liquids can distract from the traffic conditions
and lead to an acciden
Removing And Installing/Replacing Aux Connection Socket
Special tools required:
00 9 323
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Open storage box
Unclip trim (1) with special tool 00 9 323 at retaining points (2).
Disconnect associated plug connections.
Fig. 190: Identifying Trim And Special Tool 00 9 323
Press locks (1) together and press AUX connection so
