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.
Instal
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NOTE: The Service function Initial operation of Dynamic Drive must be
carried out
after:
Work on the Dynamic Drive system which involved opening hydraulic
lines
Replacement / Programming / Coding Dynamic Drive control unit
Replacement lateral acceleration sensor
Parameters and zero point of
General information
Moving parts need to begin working together
smoothly.
The following instructions will help you to achieve
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Control.
Safety information
Warning
Due to new parts and components, safety and
driver assis