BMW X5: 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 displayed in the instrument cluster.
With a low remaining range, a Check Control message is briefly displayed. With a sporty driving style, for instance fast cornering, the engine function is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continuously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Safety information
NOTICE
With a driving distance of less than 30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not ensured anymore. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Refuel promptly.
Display
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The current range is displayed
as
numerical value next to the fuel
gauge.
Service notifications
Principle
The function displays the service notifications and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General information
After switching on drive-ready state, the instrument cluster briefly displays available driving distance or time to the next scheduled maintenance.
A service advisor can read out the current service notifications from your vehicle key.
Some information on service notifications can also be shown on the BMW display key.
Display
Detailed information on service notifications
More information on the type of service required may be displayed on the Control Display.
1. "CAR".
2. "Vehicle status".
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"Required services".
Maintenance work and legally mandated inspections are displayed.
4. Select an entry to call up detailed information.
Symbols
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No service is currently
required.
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The time for recommended
maintenance
or a legally mandated inspection
is approaching.
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Service interval is exceeded.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle inspections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
1. "CAR".
2. "Vehicle status".
3. "Required services".
4. "Vehicle inspection".
5. "Date:".
6. Select the desired setting.
Gear shift indicator
Principle
The gear shift indicator recommends the most efficient gear for the current driving situation.
General information
Depending on the design and country version, the gear shift indicator may be active in the M manual mode of the Steptronic transmission.
Steptronic transmission: displaying
Suggestions to shift up or down are displayed in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the engaged gear is displayed.
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Efficient gear is set.
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Shift into efficient gear.
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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
Selection lists
Concept
Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used for
certain functions in the instrument cluster or the
Head-up Display.
Entertainment source.
Current audio source.
List of most recent telep
Trip data
Principle
Values for the trip, such as the average consumption
or trip kilometers, are displayed.
General information
The trip data can be displayed on the Control
Display and in the instrument cluste
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Fuel System Testing
Fuel systems need to be checked for proper fuel pressure as well as
sufficient volume. When diagnosing fuel
system complaints, you must take into account the type of fuel system and how
the fuel is delivered to the
engine.
Malfunctions in the fuel system can cause driveability complaints which in
Oil Sump
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL SUMP TOP SECTION (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
17 0 030
REFERENCE CHART
Release screw, remove tensioner (1) from A/C compressor drive belt (E65
only).
Fig. 100: Locating Tensioner From A/C Compressor Drive Belt
Unfasten screws.
Fig. 101: Locating Sc
