Opening the hood
Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guidelines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.◀
1. Pull the lever.
2. Press the release handle and open the hood.
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Using this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a particular
topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Additional sources of information
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BMW X5: rear seats and 3rd row seats Adjusting the height
BMW X5: rear seats and 3rd row seats Adjusting the height
▷ To raise: pull.
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
In vehicles equipped with 3rd ro ...
Fuel quality
Refuel with unleaded fuel only
Do not use leaded fuel as this would permanently
damage the catalytic converter.
Do not refuel with ethanol
Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an
ethanol c ...