BMW X5: Operating materials
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General information
Depending on the region, many filling stations
sell fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in winter,
for instance helps make a cold s
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
your driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after
refueling by taking a detailed measurem
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Coolant consists of water and coolant additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suitable
for the vehicle. Do not mix additives of different
colors. Observe the water
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Drive readiness
Turning on drive readiness
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Turning off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission:
1. Engage selector lever position P with the vehicle
stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
3. Set the park
Special tools required:
11 9 190
11 9 460
11 9 461
11 9 462
11 9 463
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check camshaft timing on left side.
Remove left timing case cover.
NOTE: When slackening screws, grip camshafts at hexagon head.
Slacken screws of exhaust and inlet ad