BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Maintenance & Vehicle Care 

The way the 2023 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid is maintained and cared for shows how dedicated the brand is to providing not only top-notch performance but also the highest levels of dependability and life. With a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency, BMW offers a full servicing program specially designed for hybrid vehicles. This makes sure that the electric and combustion power sources work together smoothly. In addition to regular maintenance, the X5 Plug-In Hybrid often has advanced monitoring systems that keep an eye on the car’s health and let drivers know about any problems before they get too bad. Also, BMW has a large network of certified service shops with cutting-edge tools and experts to make sure that owners get the best care, which keeps the car running at its best and improves the ownership experience. This all-around approach makes the 2023 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid stand out as a forward-thinking and eco-friendly choice in the luxury hybrid SUV market, where careful vehicle maintenance fits with a sustainable, eco-friendly drive philosophy.

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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.

BMW maintenance system

The maintenance system provides service notifications and thereby provides support in maintaining road safety and the operational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals of the maintenance system may vary according to the country version. Replacement work, spare parts, fuels and lubricants, and wear materials are calculated separately. Further information is available from an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Safety information

Warning
Improperly performed work, in particular maintenance and repair on the high-voltage system, can lead to electric shock. There is a risk of injury, fire and danger to life.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom-mends that the work on the vehicle, in particular maintenance and repair, be performed by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Condition Based Service

Principle
Condition Based Service determines the maintenance recommendation using sensors and special algorithms that take into account the operating conditions of the vehicle.
The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance corresponding to your user profile.

General information
Information on service notifications can be displayed on the control display.

Service data in the vehicle key
Information on the service notifications is continuously stored in the vehicle key. The service center can read this data out and suggest a maintenance scope for the vehicle. Therefore, hand the service advisor the vehicle key with which the vehicle was driven most recently.

Stationary periods
Stationary periods during which the vehicle battery was disconnected are not taken into account.
If this occurs, have an authorized service cen-ter or another qualified service centre or repair shop update the time-dependent maintenance procedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary, changing the engine oil and the microfilter/activated charcoal filter.

Maintenance Booklet for US Models

Please consult your Maintenance Booklet for additional information on the performance of service and maintenance work.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that maintenance and repair be performed by a service centre or another qualified service centre or repair shop. Records of regular maintenance and repair work should be retained.
Diagnostic socket

General information
Devices connected to the diagnostic socket will trigger the alarm system after locking the vehi-cle.
Remove devices connected to the diagnostic socket before locking the vehicle.

Safety information 

NOTICE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an intricate component intended to be used in conjunction with specialized equipment to check the vehicle’s primary emissions system. Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diagnosis, or contact with the socket for onboard diagnosis for other than its intended purpose, can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates risks of personal and property damage. Given the foregoing, the manufacturer of your vehicle strongly recommends that access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to an authorized service centre or another qualified service center or repair shop or other persons that have the specialized training and equipment for purposes of properly utilizing the socket for Onboard Diagnosis.

Position

There is a diagnostic socket on the driver’s side for reading out vehicle data.

Emissions 

• The warning light lights up: Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
• The warning light flashes under certain circumstances:
  This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine.
  Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise, serious engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic converter.

Replacing components

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.

Onboard vehicle tool kit

The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under the cargo area floor.

Wiper blades

Safety information

NOTICE
The window may sustain damage if the wiper falls onto it without the wiper blade installed. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Hold the wiper firmly when changing the wiper blade. Do not fold in or switch on the wiper without a wiper blade installed.

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.

Replacing the front wiper blades

1. To change the wiper blades, bring wipers into the fold-out position.
   Fold-out position of the wipers
2. Lift the wiper off of the windshield and hold.
3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the wiper blade, arrow 2.
4. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on until it you hear it snap into the holder.
5. Fold in the wipers.

Replacing the rear wiper blade
The wiper blade is engaged at the end of the wiper arm.

1. Lift off the wiper fully and pull off the wiper blade, and arrow.
2. Attach a new wiper blade. The wiper blade must engage audibly.
3. Fold in the wipers.

Lights and bulbs

General information
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution to driving safety.
All headlights and lights are made using LED or laser technology.
Some items of equipment use light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover as a light source. These light-emitting diodes are related to conventional lasers and are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you let an authorized service center or another qualified service centre or repair shop perform the work in case of a malfunction.

Safety information

Warning
Focused laser light can irritate or permanently damage the retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that the work on the lighting system including bulb exchange be performed by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Warning
Intense brightness can irritate or damage the retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. Do not look directly into the headlights or other light sources. Do not remove the LED covers.

Headlight glass
The inside of the headlight glass can fog up in cool or humid weather. When driving with the lights switched on, the condensation evaporates after a short time. The headlight glass does not need to be changed.
If, despite driving with the headlights switched on, moisture such as water droplets increasingly forms in the light, have the headlights checked.

Vehicle battery

General information
The battery is maintenance-free.
The vehicle battery must be exchanged no later than after 8 years to guarantee the error-free function of all systems. A Check Control message is displayed.
More information about the battery can be requested from an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Safety information

DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an electric shock. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Do not touch any components that are under voltage.

Warning
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle functions. There is a risk of an accident and damage to property. Only vehicle batteries that are compatible with your vehicle type should be installed in your vehicle. Information on compatible vehicle batteries is available at an authorized service center.

Warning
If the vehicle battery is too old or it has been overloaded for several years, the function of all systems can no longer be warranted, for instance, that of the steering support. There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property. Replace the vehicle battery after the Check Control message has been displayed.

Registering the battery to the vehicle
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you have an authorized service center or another qualified service centre or repair shop register the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the battery has been changed. Once the battery has been registered again, all comfort features will be available without limitation and any Check Control messages displayed which relate to comfort features will disappear.

Charging the battery

General information
Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently charged to guarantee that the battery remains usable for its full-service life.

A discharged battery is indicated by a red indicator light.

Charge the battery when acceleration is insufficient.
The following circumstances can have a negative effect on the performance of the battery:

• Frequent short-distance drives.
• Stationary periods of more than one month.

Safety information

NOTICE
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle battery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the vehicle may overload or damage the 12 V electrical system. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Only connect battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the jump-start terminals in the engine compartment.

Charging the battery
Charge the battery only when the engine is off and via the jump-start terminals in the engine compartment.

Power interruption
After a power interruption, some equipment needs to be newly initialized or individual set-tings updated, for example:

• With the Memory function: store the positions again.
• Time: update.
• Date: update.
• Glass sunroof: initialize the system.

Disposing of old batteries 

Have old batteries disposed of by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or take them to a collection point.
Maintain the filled battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport.

Fuses

General information
The fuses are located at different places in the vehicle.

Safety information

Warning
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload electrical lines and components. There is a risk of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute of another color or amperage rating.

In the car’s interior
The fuses are located in the car’s interior in the front passenger footwell behind a cover.

Loosen fasteners, arrows, and open cover.
The fuse box is located on the front right.
Information on the fuse layout as well as the positions of other fuse boxes is available on the Internet: fusecard.bmw.com.

In the cargo area
The fuses are located in the cargo area on the right side behind a cover.

Press the button, arrow 1, and open the cover, arrow 2.
The fuse box may be located behind the sound insulation.
Information on the fuse layout as well as the positions of other fuse boxes is available on the Internet: fusecard.bmw.com.

Additional fuse boxes
Additional fuse boxes are located in the vehi-cle. In the case of a malfunction, contact an authorized service center or another qualified service centre or repair shop.

Replacing fuses
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have an authorized service center or another qualified service centre or repair shop replace the fuses.

Breakdown Assistance

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 coun-try versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.

Hazard warning flashers

The button is located in the center console.
The red light in the button flashes when the hazard warning flashers are activated.

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Warning triangle

The warning triangle is located in the left storage compartment of the cargo area.

1. Unlock the cover of the left side trim panel, arrow 1, and fold open, arrow 2.
2. Take the warning triangle out in the direction of the car’s interior.

First-aid kit

General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and national-market version, the vehicle is equipped with a first-aid kit.
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace any expired items promptly.

Storage
Storage for the first-aid kit is provided in the left storage compartment of the cargo area.

1. Unlock the cover of the left side trim panel, arrow 1, and fold open, arrow 2.
2. If necessary, remove the cargo cover from the storage under the cargo floor panel. Cargo cover

BMW Roadside Assistance

Principle
BMW Group Roadside Assistance can be contacted if assistance is needed in the event of a breakdown.

General information
In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehicle’s condition is transmitted to the BMW Roadside Assistance.
There are various ways of contacting BMW Roadside Assistance.

• Via a Check Control message. For supplementary text messages
• Via a call with a mobile phone.
• Via the BMW app.

Functional requirements

• Active ConnectedDrive contract, equipment with intelligent emergency call or BMW ConnectedDrive services.
• Cellular network reception.
• Standby state is switched on.

Starting BMW Roadside Assistance manually
If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices, support is first offered through Teleservice Di-agnosis and, where applicable, then through Teleservice Help.

1. APPS”
2. Installed apps”
3. BMW Assist”
4. If necessary, “BMW Roadside Assistance” A voice connection is established.

Teleservice Diagnosis
Teleservice Diagnosis enables the wireless transmission of detailed vehicle data that is important for vehicle diagnosis. This data is transmitted automatically. It may be necessary to approve this on the control display.

Teleservice Help
Depending on the country, Teleservice Help enables an in-depth diagnosis of the vehicle by BMW Roadside Assistance via wireless transmission.
You can launch Teleservice Help by requesting it through BMW Roadside Assistance.

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Control Display is switched on.
4. Confirm Teleservice Help.

BMW Accident Assistance

Principle
BMW Group Accident Assistance can be contacted if assistance is needed in the event of an accident.

General information
If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moderately severe accident, which did not deploy any airbags, a Check Control message appears on the instrument cluster. In addition, a text mes-sage appears on the Control Display.
When BMW Accident Assistance is triggered, data on the vehicle’s condition is sent to BMW.

Functional requirements 

• Active ConnectedDrive contract, equipment with intelligent emergency call or BMW ConnectedDrive services.
• Cellular network reception.
• The Standby state is switched on.

Starting BMW Accident Assistance

If an accident is detected automatically
A text message relating to BMW Accident Assistance appears on the controlled display.
The connection can be established directly:
“Contact accident assistance”
The Check Control message for BMW Accident Assistance can also be called up from the stored Check Control messages for a certain length of time.

Starting manually
BMW Accident Assistance can also be contacted independently of the automatic accident detection function.

1. APPS”
2. Installed apps”
3. BMW Assist”
4. BMW Accident Assistance”
   Follow the displays on the control display. A voice connection is established.

Emergency Call

Intelligent emergency call

Principle
In case of an emergency, an emergency call can be triggered automatically by the system or manually.

General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and national-market version, the vehicle is equipped with an Assist system.
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
The Intelligent Assist system establishes a connection with the BMW Response Center.
For technical reasons, the emergency call cannot be guaranteed under unfavourable conditions.

Overview

SOS button.

Functional requirements 

• The Standby state is switched on.
• The Assist system is functional.
• If the vehicle is equipped with intelligent emergency call: the integrated SIM card in the vehicle has been activated.

Automatic triggering
When certain prerequisites are met, for instance, if the airbags deploy, an emergency call is automatically initiated immediately after an accident of corresponding severity. Automatic Collision Notification is not affected by pressing the SOS button.

Manual triggering

1. Tap the cover flap.
2. Press and hold the SOS button until the LED in the area of the button illuminates green.

• The LED is illuminated green when an emergency call has been initiated.
  If a cancel prompt appears on the control display, the emergency call can be aborted. If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle until the voice connection has been established.
• The LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been established.
  The BMW Response Center then makes contact with the occupants of the vehicle and initiates further steps to help.
  Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumstances.
  For this purpose, data that serves to determine the necessary rescue measures, for instance, the current position of the vehicle when it can be determined, is transmitted to the BMW Response Center.
  Even if the BMW Response Center is no longer heard through the loudspeakers, the BMW Response Center may still be able to hear the occupants of the vehicle.

The BMW Response Center ends the emergency call.

Malfunction
The function of the emergency call may be impaired.
The LED in the area of the SOS button blinks for approximately 30 seconds. A Check Control message is displayed.
Have it checked by an authorized service centre or another qualified service centre or repair shop.

What to do after an accident

General information
After an accident, comply with the following safety precautions with regard to the high-volt-age system:

• Engage the selector lever position P, apply the parking brake and turn off the drive readiness and standby.
• Secure the crash site.
• Lock the vehicle after exiting.
• Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is equipped with a high-voltage system.
• Do not inhale any gases escaping from the high-voltage battery; if needed, maintain a safe distance from the vehicle.

Safety information

DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an electric shock. There is a risk of injury
or danger to life. After an accident, do not touch any high-voltage components such as orange colored high-voltage cables or parts that are in contact with exposed high-voltage cables.

Warning
Fluids in the high-voltage battery are corrosive. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch fluids escaping from the high-voltage battery.

Jump-starting

General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca-bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Do not jump-start vehicles with hybrid drive.

Safety information

DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an electric shock. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Do not touch any components that are under voltage.

Warning
If the jumper cables are connected in the incorrect order, spark formation may occur. There is a risk of injury. Pay attention to the correct order during connection.

NOTICE
In the case of body contact between the two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during jump-starting. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Make sure that no body contact occurs.

NOTICE
Swapping the positive and negative terminals can permanently damage components of the hybrid system or vehicle electronics. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Be careful not to swap the positive and negative terminals. Take note of the sign next to the positive terminal.

Preparation

1. Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts. The voltage information can be found on the battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-cle.
3. Switch off any electrical components in both vehicles.

Jump-start terminals
The jump-start terminal in the engine compartment acts as the positive battery terminal.
A special connection on the body in the engine compartment acts as the negative battery terminal.

Connecting the cables
Before you begin, switch off all unnecessary electronic systems/components, such as the radio, on the assisting and receiving vehicles.

1. Open the lid of the jump-start terminal.
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive jumper cable to the positive battery terminal, or to the corresponding jump-start terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.
3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive battery terminal, or to the corresponding jump-start terminal of the vehicle to be started.
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative battery terminal, or to the corresponding engine or body ground of assisting vehicle.
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the negative battery terminal, or to the corre-sponding engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started.

Establishing drive-ready state

1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for several minutes at an increased idle speed.
2. Establish the drive-ready state for the vehi-cle to be started as usual.
   If the first attempt to start the engine is not successful, wait a few minutes before making another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge.
3. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order. Check the battery and recharge, if needed.

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Tow-starting and towing

General information
Deactivate the air suspension level adjustment.
Two-axle ride level control

Safety information

Warning
When towing with Intelligent Safety systems enabled or Cruise Control switched on, individual functions may not work correctly. There is a risk of an accident. Switch off all Intelligent Safety systems and Cruise Control before towing.

Steptronic transmission: transporting the vehicle

General information
Do not transport the vehicle by towing it.

Safety information

NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged when towing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. The vehicle should only be transported on a loading platform.

NOTICE
The vehicle can become damaged when lifting and securing it.
There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.

• Lift the vehicle using suitable means.
• Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.

Pushing the vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the hazardous area, push it for a short distance at a speed of no more than 6 mph/10 km/h.

Additional information:
Rolling or pushing the vehicle

Tow truck

The vehicle should only be transported on a loading platform.

Towing other vehicles

General information
Switch on the hazard warning system, depending on local regulations.
If the electrical system has failed, clearly identify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear window.

Safety information

Warning
If the approved gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will not be possible to control handling. There is a risk of an accident. Make sure that the gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.

Warning
Different levels of braking may occur when towing with adaptive recuperation. There is a risk of an accident. Deactivate adaptive recuperation before towing.

NOTICE
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor-rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc-cur. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Correctly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting.

Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles.
If it is impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an inclination, note the following:

• Free movement is limited when cornering.
• The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is secured with an inclination.

Tow rope
Observe the following notes when using the tow rope:

• Use nylon ropes or straps, which will enable the vehicle to be towed without jerking.
• Make sure the tow rope is not twisted when fastening.
• Check the attachment of the tow fitting and tow rope in regular intervals.
• Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph/50 km/h.
• Do not exceed a towing distance of 3 miles/5 km.
• When driving off to tow the vehicle, make sure that the tow rope is taut.

Tow fitting

General information

The screw-in tow fitting should always be carried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the vehicle.
The tow fitting is located beneath the cargo floor panel.
Observe the following notes when using the tow fitting:

• Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle.
• Turn the tow fitting at least 5 turns clockwise and screw it in as far as it will go. If necessary, tighten with a suitable object.
• After use, unscrew the tow fitting counter-clockwise.
• Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads only.
• Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, for instance, do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
• Check the attachment of the tow fitting in regular intervals.

Safety information

NOTICE
If the tow fitting is not used as intended, there may be damage to the vehicle or to the tow fitting. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Follow the notes on using the tow fitting.

Screw thread for tow fitting

Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to push it out.

Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Start the engine by jump-starting, if possible.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties corrected by an authorized service center or another qualified service centre or repair shop.

Vehicle Care

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.

Washing the vehicle

General information
Regularly remove foreign bodies such as leaves in the area below the windshield when the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in winter. Intense contamination and road salt can damage the vehicle.

Safety information 

Warning
Contact with live components can lead to an electric shock. High voltage is present at the charging connection. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom-mends that work on the charging connection, for instance, cleaning, be performed by an authorized service centre or another qualified service center or repair shop.

NOTICE
When washing with an open charging socket cover, the charging socket can be damaged. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Close the charging socket cover before washing. Clean dirt behind the charging socket and cover with a cloth.

NOTICE
When washing with an open fuel filler flap, damage may occur. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Close the fuel filler flap before washing. Clean dirt behind the fuel filler flap with a cloth.

Steam cleaner and high-pressure cleaner

Safety information

NOTICE
When cleaning with high-pressure cleaners, components can be damaged due to the pressure or temperatures being too high. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Maintain sufficient distance and do not spray too long. Follow the operating instructions for the high-pressure cleaners.

Distances and temperature

• Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.
• Minimum distance from sensors, cameras, seals and lights: 12 inches/30 cm.
• Minimum distance from glass sunroof: 31.5 in/80 cm.

Automatic car washes or car washes

Safety information 

NOTICE
Improper use of automatic car washes can cause damage to the vehicle. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Follow the following instructions:

• Give preference to cloth car washes or those that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage.
• Before driving into the car wash, make sure that the vehicle is not too large.
• Do not drive through a car wash with guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to avoid damage to the body.
• Observe the tire width of the guide rail to avoid damage to tires and rims.
• Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to the exterior mirrors.
• Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary, rain sensor to avoid damage to the window wiper system.

Driving into a car wash with a Steptronic transmission

NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically engaged when the standby state is switched off. The wheels are blocked. There is a risk
of damage to property. Do not switch off standby if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g., in a car wash.

In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll freely.
Some car washes do not permit persons in the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside when in selector lever position N. A signal sounds when an attempt is made to lock the vehicle.

Driving out of a car wash
Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.
Turn on the drive-ready state.

Lights
Do not rub wet lights dry and do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or cleaning agents containing alcohol.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance from insects, with auto shampoo and wash off with water.
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice scraper.

After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise, the braking effect can be reduced. The heat generated during braking dries brake disks and brake pads and protects them against corrosion.
Completely remove all residues on the windows to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear.

Vehicle care

Vehicle care products

General information
BMW recommends using vehicle care and cleaning agents from BMW. Suitable vehicle care products are available from an authorized service center or another qualified service cen-ter or repair shop.

Safety information

Warning
Cleaning agents can contain substances that are dangerous and harmful to your health. There is a risk of injury. When cleaning the interior, open the doors or windows. Only use products intended for cleaning vehicles. Follow the instructions on the packaging.

Vehicle paintwork

General information
Regular vehicle care contributes to driving safety and value retention. Environmental influences in areas with elevated air pollution or natural contaminants, such as tree resin or pollen, can affect the vehicle paintwork. Tailor the frequency and extent of your vehicle care to these influences.
Corrosive substances such as spilt fuel, oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed immediately to prevent the finish from being altered or discoloured.

Matte paintwork
Only use cleaning and care products suitable for vehicles with matte paintwork.

Leather care
Remove dust from the leather regularly, using a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores and folds, and lead to heavy abrasion and premature degradation of the leather surface.
To guard against discolouration, such as from clothing, clean leather and provide leather care roughly every two months.
Clean light-coloured leather more frequently because contamination on such surfaces is substantially more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and grease will gradually break down the protective coating of the leather surface.

Synthetic leather care
Clean synthetic leather regularly with a damp microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, dust and road grime particles will rub into pores and folds, causing significant abrasion and premature degradation of the surface.
In case of major soiling, use a moist soft sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable interior cleaners.
Immediately remove aggressive substances such as sunscreen to prevent the synthetic leather from being altered or discoloured.

Upholstery material care

General information
Vacuum the cushions regularly with a vacuum cleaner. If upholstery is very contaminated, for instance with beverage stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the cushions down to the seams using large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the material vigorously.

Safety information

NOTICE
Open hook and loop fasteners on articles of clothing can damage the seat covers and other cloth upholstery in the vehicle. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are closed.

Caring for special components

Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral rim cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam cleaners above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can destroy the protective coating of adjacent components, such as the brake disk.
After cleaning, apply the brakes shortly to dry them. The heat generated during braking dries brake disks and brake pads and protects them against corrosion.

Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean Chrome surfaces, especially in case of exposure to road salt, with plenty of water and added auto shampoo as needed.

Rubber components
Environmental influences can cause surface contamination of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning agents for cleaning.

Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber care products at regular intervals. When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing vehicle care products in order to avoid damage or noises.

Wiper blades
The wiper blades are cleaned by using the washer system.
Avoid cleaning the wiper blades manually, as this may reduce wiper performance.

Fine wood parts
Clean the fine wood veneer and fine wood components solely with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft cloth.

Kenaf
Only treat parts made of Kenaf fibers using suitable care products.

Plastic components

NOTICE
Solvent cleaners that contain alcohol or solvents, such as lacquer thinners, cold cleaning agents, fuel and such, can damage plastic parts. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if needed.

Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if needed. Do not soak the headliner.

Seat belts

Warning
Chemical solvent cleaners can destroy the seat belt fabric. Missing protective effect of the seat belts. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Use only a mild soap solution for cleaning the seat belts.

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and thus have a negative impact on safety.
Use only a mild soap solution for cleaning the installed belt straps.
Seat belts should only be allowed to retract if they are dry.

Carpets and floor mats 

Warning
Objects in the driver’s footwell can limit the pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in the vehicle such that they are secured and cannot enter into the driver’s footwell. Use floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose floor mats and do not layer several floor mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened again after they were removed, for instance for cleaning.

The floor mats can be removed from the interior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very contaminated, clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner. To prevent matting of the car-pet, rub back and forth in the driving direction only.

Mount for trailer hitch
Keep the mount clean. Regularly grease or oil bearings and sliding surfaces with resin-free greases or oils.
Before using steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners on the vehicle, remove the ball head and insert the cover into the mount.

Sensors and camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass detergent.

Displays, operating elements and protective glass of the Head-up display

NOTICE
Surfaces can be damaged by improper cleaning, e.g., by using chemical cleaners, or from moisture or liquid of any kind. Physical damage to the material is possible.

• Avoid pressure that is too high and do not use any scratching materials.
• Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber cloth for cleaning displays.
• Clean the operating elements and, depending on vehicle equipment, the protective glass of the Head-up display with a damp microfiber cloth and standard household dish soap.B

FAQ

Useful Link

View Full PDF: BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 User Guide
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