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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Checking And If Necessary Correcting Oil Cooler Line (N52K)
IMPORTANT: Danger of scalding! Only perform this work after engine has
cooled down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove underbody protection.
Recycling
Transmission fluid emerges when oil lines are detached from heat exchanger.
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-
Straightening Steel Parts
1.0 Recommended tools
Only use those tools designed for steel repairs.
2.0 Straightening outer shell
"Cold" straightening: Press dents out from their center and smooth in an
inwards direction with
gentle taps.
In the case of small, soft dents (hail and parking damage), this is also
possible
