BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Engine compartment
The engine compartment of the 2023 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid is a great example of how far automobile engineering has come. It combines the power of combustion and electricity in a way that sounds great and is good for the environment. This technological marvel has a powerful but environmentally friendly turbocharged four-cylinder engine that works with an electric motor to produce a total power output that varies from 280 to 389 horsepower, based on the model and trim. This combination of traditional and electric power sources not only gives you incredible acceleration, but it also gives you an electric-only range of about 30 to 50 miles, thanks to a rechargeable battery carefully placed inside the engine compartment. A specialized cooling system protects the battery’s integrity and makes sure it works at its best. This makes switching between electric and hybrid driving modes smooth. The engine compartment of the 2023 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid is a big change in the world of cars. It shows us how sustainable transportation will work in the future without giving up the legendary BMW luxury and driving qualities.
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Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered by the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehi-cle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Overview
- Vehicle identification number
- Filler neck for washer fluid
- Jump-starting, negative battery terminal
- Jump-starting, positive battery terminal
- Oil filler neck
- Coolant reservoir, auxiliary cooling 7 Coolant reservoir, engine
Hood
Safety information
Warning
Improperly executed work in the engine compartment can damage vehicle components and impair vehicle functions. There is a risk of an accident and damage to property. Have work in the engine compartment performed by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Warning
The engine compartment accommodates moving components. Certain components in the engine compartment can also move with the vehicle switched off, for instance, the radiator fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach into the area of moving parts. Keep articles of clothing and hair away from moving parts.
Warning
There are protruding parts, for instance, locking hooks, on the inside of the hood. There is a risk of injury. If the hood is open, pay attention to protruding parts and keep clear of these areas.
Warning
An incorrectly locked hood can open while driving and restrict visibility. There is a risk of an accident. Stop immediately and correctly close the hood.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when opening and closing the hood. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the hood is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
Folded-out wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Make sure that the wipers with the wiper blades mounted are folded down onto the windshield before opening the hood.
NOTICE
When the hood is closed, it must engage on both sides. Pressing again can damage the hood. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Open the hood again and then close it energetically. Avoid pressing again.
Opening hood
- Pull lever, arrow 1. Hood is unlocked.
- After the lever is released, pull the lever again, arrow 2.
Hood can be opened. - Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.
Closing the hood
Energetically close the hood from approx. 20 in/50 cm.
The hood must engage on both sides.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehi-cle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Fuel recommendation
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 start easier.
Gasoline
General information
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.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
25 %, i. e. E10 or E25, may be used for refuelling.
To achieve nominal values for mileage and consumption, follow the specified fuel quality in the sales literature.
The use of fuels of minimum quality has no influence on the service life of the engine.
Safety information
Caution
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in harmful engine deposits or damage. Additionally, problems relating to drivability, starting and stalling, especially under certain environmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude, may occur.
If drivability problems are encountered, we recommend switching to a high-quality gas-line brand and a higher octane grade — AKI number — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful engine deposits, it is highly recommended to purchase gasoline from top-tier retailers.
Failure to comply with these recommenda-tions may result in the need for additional maintenance.
NOTICE
Even small quantities of the wrong fuel or wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel system and engine. Furthermore, the catalytic converter is permanently damaged. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not refuel or add the following in the case of gasoline engines:
- Leaded gasoline.
- Metallic additives, for instance, manganese or iron.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuelling with the wrong fuel. Contact an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
NOTICE
Fuel that does not comply with the minimum quality can compromise engine function or cause engine damage. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not fill with fuel that does not comply with the minimum quality.
NOTICE
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel system and the engine. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not use fuels with a higher ethanol content than recommended. Do not refuel with fuels containing methanol, e.g. M5 to M100.
Recommended gas quality
BMW recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 87.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rating, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high external temperatures. This has no effect on the engine life. 
Engine oil
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on your driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after refuelling by taking a detailed measurement.
The engine oil consumption can increase in the following situations, for instance:
- Sporty driving style.
- Break-in of the engine.
- Idle operation of the engine.
- With use of engine oil types that are classified as not suitable.
Different Check Control messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop change the engine oil.
Safety information
NOTICE
An engine oil level that is too low causes engine damage. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Immediately add engine oil.
NOTICE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not add too much engine oil. When too much engine oil is added, have the engine oil level corrected by an authorised service centre or another qualified service center or repair shop.
NOTICE
Engine oil that is not changed in a timely fashion can cause increased engine wear and thus engine damage. There is a risk of damage to property. It is recommended that you do not exceed the service intervals indicated in the vehicle.
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Electronic oil measurement
General information
The electronic oil measurement has two measuring principles:
- Monitoring.
- Detailed measurement.
When making frequent short-distance trips or using a sporty driving style, for instance when cornering aggressively, regularly perform a detailed measurement.
Monitoring
Principle
The engine oil level is monitored electronically while driving and can be shown on the Control Display.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible operating range, a Check Control message is displayed.
Functional requirements
A current measured value is available after approx. 30 minutes of normal driving with the combustion engine running.
Displaying the engine oil level
- CAR”
- Vehicle status”
Engine oil level” The engine oil level is displayed.
System limits
When making frequent short-distance trips or using a sporty driving style, it may not be possible to calculate a measured value. In this case, the measured value for the last, sufficiently long trip is displayed.
Detailed measurement
Principle
The engine oil level is checked when the vehi-cle is stationary and displayed via a scale.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible operating range, a Check Control message is displayed.
General information
During the measurement, the idle speed is increased somewhat.
Functional requirements
- The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
- The selector lever in the selector lever position N or P and the accelerator pedal not depressed.
- The drive-ready state is switched on by pressing the Start/Stop button.
- The combustion engine is at operating temperature.
Performing a detailed measurement
- CAR”
- Vehicle status”
- Engine oil level”
- Engine oil measurement”
- Start measurement”
The engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Adding engine oil
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is displayed in the instrument cluster. The top-up quantity is indicated in the message shown on the Control Display.
Only add suitable types of engine oil.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off the drive-ready state before adding engine oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safety information
Warning
Operating materials, for instance, oils, greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Follow the instructions on the containers. Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or eyes with operating materials. Do not refill operating materials into different bottles. Store operating materials out of reach of children.
NOTICE
An engine oil level that is too low causes engine damage. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Immediately add engine oil.
NOTICE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not add too much engine oil. When too much engine oil is added, have the engine oil level corrected by an authorised service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine compartment.
Adding engine oil
- Opening the hood.
Opening - Open the lid counterclockwise.
- Add engine oil.
- Close the lid.
Engine oil types to add
General information
The engine oil grade is critical for the service life of the engine.
Only add with the types of engine oil which are listed.
Safety information
NOTICE
Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not use oil additives.
NOTICE
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunctions in the engine or damage it. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the engine oil has the correct oil specification.
Suitable engine oil types
Up to 1 US quart/liter of engine oil with the following oil specification can be topped up:
Oil specification
- BMW Longlife-01 FE.
- BMW Longlife-17 FE+.
The BMW Longlife-17 FE+ oil specification is not suitable for the 50i gasoline engine.
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of engine oil with the following oil rating can be added:
Oil specification
- API SL.
- API SM.
- API SN.
Viscosity grades
When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the engine oil has a suitable viscosity grade. The suitable viscosity grade is indicated on a sign in the engine compartment.
Viscosity grades
- SAE 0W-20.
- SAE 0W-30.
More information about suitable oil specifications and viscosity grades of engine oils can be requested from an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Coolant
General information
Coolant consists of water and coolant additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suitable for the vehicle. The vehicle manufacturer recommends using coolant with the BMW LC-18 specification. Do not mix additives of different colors. Observe the water-additive mixture ratio of 50:50. Information about suitable additives is available from an authorized service center or another qualified service cen-ter or repair shop.
Safety information
Warning
With the engine hot and the cooling system open, coolant can escape and lead to scalding. There is a risk of injury. Only open the cooling system with the engine cooled down.
Warning
Additives are harmful and incorrect additives can damage the engine. There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to property. Do not allow additives to come into contact with skin, eyes or articles of clothing. Use suitable additives only.
Coolant level
General information
Depending on the motorization, there are up to two coolant reservoirs in the engine compartment. Check and add the coolant levels on a regular basis.
The coolant may be overfilled in the coolant reservoir when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The normal coolant level is achieved by operating the vehicle for a longer period.
The coolant level is indicated using minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck of the coolant reservoir.
Checking the coolant level
- Let the engine cool down.
- Opening the hood.
Opening - Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, then open it.
- Open the coolant reservoir lid.
- The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck.
- Close the lid.
Adding coolant
- Let the engine cool down.
- Opening the hood.
Opening, - Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, then open it.
- Open the coolant reservoir lid.
- If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified fill level; do not overfill.
- Close the lid.
- Have the cause of the coolant loss eliminated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of coolant and coolant additives.
Washer fluid
General information
All windshield washer jets are supplied from one tank. Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety information
Warning
Some types of antifreeze can contain harmful substances and are flammable. There is a risk of fire and an injury hazard. Follow the in-structions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away from ignition sources. Do not refill op-erating materials into different bottles. Store operating materials out of reach of children.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many in-dividual states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent is recommended.
Warning
Some types of antifreeze can contain harmful substances and are flammable. There is a risk of fire and an injury hazard. Follow the instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away from ignition sources. Do not refill op-erating materials into different bottles. Store operating materials out of reach of children.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent is recommended.
NOTICE
Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on the windows can lead to damage to the washing system. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not add silicon-containing additives to the washer fluid.
NOTICE
Mixing different windshield washer fluid concentrates or antifreeze can damage the washer system. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not mix different windshield washer fluid concentrates or antifreeze. Follow the information and mixture ratios provided on the containers.
Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer fluid concentrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to incorrect readings at temperatures below +5 ℉/-15 ℃.
FAQ
The 2023 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid is powered by a combination of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.
The internal combustion engine is typically a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but this can vary depending on the specific model and market.
The combined power output of the internal combustion engine and electric motor varies but is typically in the range of 280 to 389 horsepower, depending on the specific model and trim level.
The electric-only range of the X5 Plug-In Hybrid can vary, but it’s generally around 30 to 50 miles on a full charge.
The electric motor is primarily charged by plugging the vehicle into an electric charging station or a standard electrical outlet.
The X5 Plug-In Hybrid typically supports Level 1 and Level 2 charging, with Level 2 being faster. Charging times depend on the charger’s power output and the state of charge of the battery.
Yes, the X5 Plug-In Hybrid is equipped with regenerative braking, which helps recharge the battery by capturing energy during braking and coasting.
The total driving range, combining both electric and gasoline power, is typically around 300 to 400 miles.
Yes, drivers can often switch between electric-only mode, hybrid mode, and other driving modes to optimize efficiency and performance.
The engine and electric motor work in harmony, with the electric motor providing additional power during acceleration and the engine engaging when needed or for extended highway driving.
Yes, many X5 Plug-In Hybrid models come with BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system for improved traction and handling.
The battery is typically located in the engine compartment, often near the rear of the vehicle for optimal weight distribution.
Yes, it usually has a dedicated cooling system to maintain the battery’s temperature and performance.
The Plug-In Hybrid models may offer slightly different performance characteristics due to the electric motor’s instant torque and the battery’s weight, but they generally provide a comparable driving experience.
Benefits of the X5 Plug-In Hybrid include reduced fuel consumption, lower emissions, the potential for government incentives, and the ability to drive in electric-only mode for shorter trips, contributing to a greener and more economical driving experience.
Useful Link
View Full PDF: BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 User Guide
https://www.bmwusa.com/owners-manuals.html
2023 BMW X5 Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (brochure)
