2025 BMW X5 Owner's Manual

2025 BMW X5 owners manual
Year:
2025
Make:
BMW
Model:
X5

Online manual

Size:
4.79 MB

Table of Contents

- NOTES
6
Information
6
Using this Owner's Manual
6
Media at a glance
6
Additional sources of information
7
Icons and displays
7
Vehicle features and options
8
Status of the Owner's Manual
8
For Your Own Safety
8
Data memory
10
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
13
Vehicle identification number
13
Getting in
16
Opening and closing
16
Displays, operating elements
17
Set-up and use
19
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
19
Infotainment
20
On the road
22
Driving
22
Light and view
23
Climate control
25
Intermediate stop
27
Dashboard
30
Vehicle features and options
30
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
30
In the vicinity of the center console
32
In the vicinity of the headliner
34
Sensors of the vehicle
35
Vehicle features and options
35
Overview
35
Cameras
35
Radar sensors
36
Ultrasonic sensors
38
Operating state of the vehicle
40
Vehicle features and options
40
General information
40
Idle state
40
Standby state
41
Drive-ready state
42
BMW iDrive
44
Vehicle features and options
44
Display and operating concept
44
Direct access
47
BMW Curved Display
47
Control display
48
Controller
49
Operating via the Controller
50
Operation via touchpad
51
Operation via control display
52
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
53
BMW Gesture Control
58
Connecting mobile devices to the vehicle
60
BMW Remote Software Upgrade
63
Vehicle features and options
63
BMW Remote Software Upgrade
63
Personal settings
67
Vehicle features and options
67
Data protection
67
Reset vehicle data
67
BMW ID/driver profiles
68
Opening and closing
73
Vehicle features and options
73
Vehicle key
73
Access to vehicle interior
77
Access to the cargo area
81
Key Card
85
BMW Digital Key
86
Buttons for the central locking system
90
Soft-close automatic function
90
Valet parking mode
91
Settings
91
Alarm system
93
Window
95
Window roller sunblinds
97
Safety switch
98
Glass sunroof
98
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
102
Vehicle features and options
102
Sitting safely
102
Seats, front
102
Rear seats
106
Seat belts
108
Front head restraints
110
Rear head restraints
111
Exterior mirrors
113
Interior mirror, automatic dimming feature
114
Steering wheel
114
Memory function
115
Seat climate control
116
Transporting children safely
117
Vehicle features and options
117
The right place for children
117
Installing child restraint systems
118
LATCH child restraint system
119
Child restraint systems with tether strap
121
Locking the doors and windows in the rear
122
Driving
123
Vehicle features and options
123
Start/Stop button
123
Auto Start/Stop function
124
Steptronic transmission
126
Shift paddles
129
Launch Control
130
Steptronic Sport transmission: sprint function
131
Driving Experience Control
131
My Programs
133
Parking brake
133
Automatic Hold
135
Displays
138
Vehicle features and options
138
Instrument cluster
138
Live Vehicle
139
BMW Head-up display
140
Check Control
141
Indicator lights and warning lights
142
Selection lists
148
Gear shift indicator
149
Power gauge
149
Tachometer
150
Standby state and drive-ready state
151
Engine temperature
151
Outside temperature
151
Shift lights
152
Central display range
152
Trip data
153
Assisted View
154
G-Meter
155
Date and time
155
Fuel gauge
156
Range
156
Setting the units of measurement
156
Vehicle status
156
Current driving condition
157
Sport displays
157
Service
158
Light and view
159
Vehicle features and options
159
Turn signal
159
High-beam headlights, headlight flasher
159
Automatic High Beam Assistant
160
Exterior lighting
161
Driving lights automatic
162
Parking lights, low-beam headlights and roadside parking lights
162
Welcome lights
163
Pathway lighting
164
Daytime driving lights
164
Adaptive lighting functions
165
Cornering light
165
Adaptive headlight range control
165
Instrument lighting
165
Interior lighting
165
Ambient light
166
Speaker lighting
167
Window wiper system
167
Safety
171
Vehicle features and options
171
Airbags
171
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags
173
Collision warning systems
174
Forward Collision Mitigation with brake intervention
176
Warning function in forward collision situations
179
Warning function for oncoming traffic
180
Warning function for turning with oncoming traffic
181
Warning function for pedestrians
181
Warning function at intersections
183
Evasion Assistant
184
Exit warning
185
Lane Departure Warning with active return
186
Active Blind Spot Detection with active return
190
Side collision mitigation
193
Rear-end collision preparation
194
Traffic Light And Sign Warning
195
Wrong way warning
197
No Turn on Red function
198
Emergency Stop Assistant
199
Cross Traffic Warning with Braking
200
BMW Drive Recorder
203
Active Protection
206
PostCrash iBrake
206
Fatigue alert
207
Driver Attention Camera
208
Driving stability control systems
209
Vehicle features and options
209
Antilock Braking System
209
Brake assistant
209
Dynamic Stability Control
209
Dynamic Traction Control
211
BMW xDrive
211
M sport differential
212
Hill Descent Control
212
Servotronic
213
Integral Active Steering
214
Driver assistance systems
215
Vehicle features and options
215
Speed warning
215
Speed Limit Info
215
Speed control systems
217
Cruise Control
219
Distance control
222
Assisted Driving Mode
228
Lane Change Assistant
232
Assisted Driving Mode Plus
233
Speed Limit Assistant
236
Adapting the speed to the route
238
Lane change with active guidance
240
Parking
242
Vehicle features and options
242
Parking assistance systems
242
Rearview camera
247
Semi-automatic camera perspective
248
Automatic camera perspective
248
Side view
249
3D view
249
Trailer hitch view
250
Car wash view
250
Panorama View
251
Automatic activation of panorama view
251
Door opening angle
252
Remote 3D View
253
Park Distance Control
254
Active Park Distance Control
257
Drive-off monitoring
258
Automatic Parking Assistant
259
Maneuver Assistant
264
Remote Control Parking
268
Back-up assistant
269
Driving comfort
272
Vehicle features and options
272
Adaptive M chassis
272
Adaptive M Suspension Professional
272
Active roll stabilization
272
Adaptive suspension
272
Two-axle ride level control
273
xOFFROAD package
276
BMW IconicSounds
278
Climate control
279
Vehicle features and options
279
Climate control
279
Automatic program
281
Temperature
282
Air flow
283
Air distribution settings
284
Air conditioning
284
Maximum cooling
285
Air recirculation mode
285
SYNC program
286
Defrost function
286
Rear window defroster
286
Seat and armrest heating
287
Active seat ventilation
287
Steering wheel heating
288
Ventilation
288
Air quality
290
Ambient air package
290
Pre-ventilation
293
Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine Start
294
Interior equipment
297
Vehicle features and options
297
Integrated universal remote control
297
Sun visor
299
Sockets
299
USB port
300
Travel & Comfort system
301
Wireless charging tray
302
Storage compartments
304
Vehicle features and options
304
Safety information
304
Glove compartment
304
Fold-out compartment
305
Storage compartments in the doors
305
Storage tray in center console
305
Front center armrest
305
Rear center armrest
306
Front cup holder
306
Rear cup holder
307
Coat hooks
308
Cargo area
309
Vehicle features and options
309
Loading
309
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
310
Automatic sliding and anti-slip rails
311
Multifunction hook
311
Net
311
Storage compartment on the left side
311
Cargo floor panel
312
Enlarging the cargo area
312
Cargo cover
314
Things to remember when driving
318
Vehicle features and options
318
Break-in procedures
318
Driving on poor roads
318
General driving notes
319
Roof bars
323
Driving on racetracks
323
Trailer and rear carrier
325
Vehicle features and options
325
General information
325
Before driving
325
Mount for trailer hitch
326
Driving with trailer or rear carrier
327
Trailer Assistant
329
Trailer stabilization control
331
Brake Controller
331
Rear carriers
332
Saving fuel
333
Vehicle features and options
333
Reducing fuel consumption
333
Adaptive recuperation
333
Coasting
334
Driving modes for efficient driving
334
Refueling
338
Vehicle features and options
338
Follow the following when refueling
338
Fuel filler cap
338
Wheels and tires
340
Vehicle features and options
340
Tire pressure
340
Tire marking
344
Tire tread
346
Tire damage
346
Exchanging wheels and tires
347
Runflat tires
349
Repairing a flat tire
350
Tire repair set
350
Snow chains
353
Tire pressure monitor
355
Flat tire monitor
362
Changing wheels/tires
365
Emergency wheel
369
Engine compartment
371
Vehicle features and options
371
Overview
371
Hood
372
Operating fluids
374
Vehicle features and options
374
Fuel recommendation
374
Engine oil
375
Coolant
378
Washer fluid
379
Maintenance
381
Vehicle features and options
381
Maintenance system
381
Condition Based Service
381
Maintenance Booklet for US Models
381
Diagnostic socket
382
Taking the vehicle out of service
382
Replacing components
384
Vehicle features and options
384
Onboard vehicle tool kit
384
Wiper blades
384
Lights and bulbs
385
Vehicle battery
385
Fuses
387
Breakdown Assistance
388
Vehicle features and options
388
Hazard warning system
388
Warning triangle
388
First-aid kit
388
BMW Assist
389
BMW Roadside Assistance
389
BMW Accident Assistance
390
Emergency Call
391
Jump-starting
392
Tow-starting/towing
393
Vehicle care
397
Vehicle features and options
397
Washing the vehicle
397
Technical data
402
Vehicle features and options
402
General information
402
Dimensions
402
Weights
403
Trailer towing
403
Filling capacities
404
Appendix
405
General information
405
Updates made after the editorial deadline
405
Everything from A to Z
406

2025 BMW X5 Overview

Introduction

The 2025 BMW X5 redefines the modern luxury SUV landscape, merging robust performance with uncompromised style and cutting-edge technology. Built for those who seek both adventure and sophistication, the X5 encapsulates the spirit of driving pleasure synonymous with the BMW brand. With its striking design, advanced capabilities, and a commitment to sustainability, the 2025 X5 is ready to lead the way in a new era of driving excellence.

Powertrains

The 2025 BMW X5 offers a dynamic range of powertrains designed to satisfy a variety of driving preferences. The base model features a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine, delivering an exhilarating 335 horsepower while efficiently managing fuel consumption. For those seeking more thrill, the X5 M50i serves up a robust 523 horsepower with its 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo engine. Additionally, a plug-in hybrid variant combines an efficient electric motor with a gasoline engine, promoting both performance and eco-friendliness, making the X5 a versatile option for any driver.

Trims

The 2025 X5 is available in multiple trims, including the xDrive40i, xDrive50i, and the high-performance M60i. Each trim level adds features and enhancements, allowing customers to tailor their X5 to fit their lifestyle. The xDrive40i focuses on luxury and comfort, while the xDrive50i incorporates a more powerful engine and advanced performance features. The M60i trim amplifies sportiness, showcasing aggressive styling and enhanced handling capabilities for the ultimate driving experience.

Features

The 2025 X5 is packed with innovative features to heighten driving comfort and convenience. Inside, premium materials and a spacious cabin create a luxurious atmosphere, complemented by the state-of-the-art BMW iDrive 8 infotainment system. Standard features include a panoramic sunroof, a high-resolution display, and advanced driver-assistance systems. Notably, optional features like a premium surround sound system, adaptive cruise control, and a head-up display cater to those desiring an elevated driving experience.

Owners Manual

Accompanying the 2025 BMW X5 is a comprehensive owner's manual, providing vital information on the features, maintenance, and operation of the vehicle. This manual serves as an essential resource, guiding owners through the intricacies of vehicle technology, safety protocols, and recommended maintenance schedules, ensuring that the X5 remains in peak condition for years to come.

User manual download

The BMW X5 owner manual for the 2025 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2025 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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