User manual BMW X5 2001

[. . . ] Contents From A to Z Owner's Manual for the Vehicle. With a quick reference guide for your convenience. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 558 - © 09/00 BMW Group BMW recommends Castrol X5 3. 0i X5 4. 4i Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 558 - © 09/00 BMW Group Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. [. . . ] Automatic air distribution maintains its setting. You can reactivate the automatic air supply by pressing the AUTO button. When you press "­" during operation at minimum blower speed all displays are canceled: the blower, heating and air conditioner are switched off. You can switch the system back on by pressing any button of the automatic climate control. 109n To defrost windows and remove condensation This program quickly removes ice and condensation from the windshield and the side windows. Condensation forms in the air conditioner system during operation, which then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water of this kind are thus normal. < Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 558 - © 09/00 BMW Group Index Data Technology Repairs The air is cooled and dehumidified and -- depending on the temperature setting -- warmed again when the air conditioner system is switched on. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. Use the button to switch the air conditioner off at outside temperatures below approx. This will help to prevent the windows from fogging over. If the windows fog over after switching the air conditioner off, switch it back on. Car care The temperature display 9 drops to +61 7 (+16 6), the system switches over to the recirculated-air mode, and the air streams out of the ventilation grill with the maximum amount of flow. That is why you need to keep these open if you select this program. Controls You will get maximum cooling capacity using this program if the engine is running and the outside temperature is above +41 7 (+5 6). Overview Air conditioner Maximum cooling 110nAutomatic climate control* If you have a multifunction steering wheel with the button for recirculated air (refer to page 26), you can also use this button to switch between "Off" and the recirculated air mode or AUC and the recirculated air mode. Automatic recirculated air control (AUC) If there are unpleasant odors or pollutants in the outside air, you can temporarily block the airflow from the outside. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. Residual heat mode The heat which is stored in the engine is utilized for heating the interior when the engine has been switched off (while waiting at a railroad crossing, for instance). In ignition key position 1, you can alter the settings of the automatic climate control. With the ignition key in position 0, the system automatically directs heated air to the windshield, side windows and footwells. This function may be activated when the outside temperature is below approx. +59 7 (+15 6), the engine is at operating temperature, and the battery is adequately charged. The LED on the button will light up when all conditions have been met. < If the windows fog over in the recirculated air mode, switch the Press the button repeatedly to run recirculated air off and increase the air through the following control sequence: supply as required. < > Indicator lamps off: outside airflow operational. Rear window defroster > Left-hand indicator lamp on ­ AUC When the rear window mode: the system recognizes pollutdefroster is activated, ants in the outside air and blocks the the indicator lamp comes on. The rear window defroster switches off system then recirculates the air automatically. Depending on the air quality, the automatic system then switches back and forth between outside air supply and recirculation of the air within the vehicle. > Right-hand indicator lamp on: the flow of external air into the vehicle is completely blocked. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. Online Edition for Part No. [. . . ] (kg) 4, 519 (2050) with automatic transmission lbs. (kg) 4, 563 (2070) Approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission Approved front axle weight Approved rear axle weight lbs. (kg) 6, 005 (2, 724) 6, 005 (2, 724) 2, 787 (1, 264) 3, 307 (1, 500) BMW X5 4. 4i ­ 4, 795 (2, 175) ­ 6, 005 (2, 724) 2, 787 (1, 264) 3, 307 (1, 500) 220 (100) 16. 1 - 54. 4 (455 - 1, 540) Approved roof load capacity lbs. (kg) Never exceed either the approved axle weights or the gross vehicle weight. [. . . ]