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How to Tell Which Options You Have on Your X5 (All E53 Years)
Deciphering Which Options You Have on Your X5
This article is to help you determine which options you have on your X5. DISCLAIMER: RABBIT IS IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE IF SOME OF THIS INFORMATION IS INCORRECT. I TRIED MY BEST TO RESEARCH THESE OPTIONS, BUT BMW IS VERY STRANGE AND DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND. USE THIS INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION. IF YOU DO SEE SOME INCONGRUITY, PLEASE TELL ME ASAP. GOT THESE PICTURES OFF OF EBAY, SO IF YOU SEE ANYTHING STRANGE...DON'T ASK ME... (+) indicates that an option is added only on top of a package Packages Include (options generalized): Cold Weather/Activity Package: High Pressure Headlight Washers two sets of nozzles on each sidehttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...ghtWashers.jpg Heated Front Seats On opposite sides of the options panelhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...sc_edu/DSP.jpg Ski Bag in Rear Center Armrest Pass-Through (+) Heated Rear Seats (2001-2006 4.4i; 2005-2006 3.0i; optional with cold weather package; 2002-2006 4.6is/4.8is standard) two buttons on the rear center consolehttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...arHeatSeat.jpg (+) Heated Steering Wheel (2000-2003 non-sport; 2004-2006; optional with cold weather package) Button always next to cruise control's I/O button on all steering wheel modelshttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...gWheelHeat.jpg Premium Package: Leather Seats (2000-2002: Montana Leather; 2003-2006: Dakota; standard leather on V8s) Pictured above is leatherettehttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...eatherette.png Basic seat with dakota leatherhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p.../BasicSeat.jpg Board Computer (BC)/Gauge (2002-2003 3.0; standard on all V8) No [BC] next to the clock iconhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...owTechBC-1.jpg Low tech gauge clusterhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...echCluster.jpg High tech gauge cluster with text compatibilityhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...ighCluster.jpg Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control (2001-2003: standard manual on 3.0i) [REST] button on 2000 replaced by [MAX] on 2001-2006 Manual climate controlshttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...alClimate2.jpg Automatic climatehttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...ClimateMAX.jpg Power Passenger Seat (2001-2003: standard manual adjustment on 3.0i) Manual seat control levershttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...anualseats.jpg Comfort seat adjustments shownhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...omfortSeat.jpg Automatic Light Control (2002-2003; standard 2004-2006) 2005-2006 models come with "on" indicator LEDhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...ntrolwALED.jpg 2000-2001 light controls without automatic functionhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...ontrolwoA2.jpg Rain Sensor (2001-2003; standard 2004-2006) That bulky thing behind the mirrorhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...ViewMirror.jpg Sunroof/Panoramic Sunroof (2000-2004/2004-2006, respectively) Panoramic sunroof shownhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...micSunroof.jpg Power Reclining Rear Seats (2002-2006) Controls are the two black switches opposite of each other above the tailgatehttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...rolsPillar.jpg Overhead switches on 2002-2004 modelshttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...lsOverhead.jpg Those black switches on the C-pillar above the rear outboard headrests replace the overhead controls on 2004-2006 modelshttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...trolsTrunk.jpg (+) Power Folding Side Mirrors (2003-2006 optional feature with dimming mirrors; includes puddle lights on 2004-2006) Operated by the the square switch next to the window togglehttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...rrorSwitch.jpg BMW Assist (2004-2006) The thing with the SOS and phone with passenger airbag warning indicator on 2006 modelshttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...gerWarning.jpg Body Colored Trunk Trim (2003 3.0i) Bluetooth (2004-2006) Rear Climate Package: Rear Air Conditioner Temperature Control (2001-2005 3.0i) No temperature toggle on the right side of the rear ventshttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p.../NoRearAir.jpg Rear Window Side Blinds (2001-2006) Manually operatedhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...RearShade3.jpg Privacy Glass/Tinted Glass Sport Package: (+) Sport Seats (2000-2003 optional feature 3.0i; 2000-2001 optional feature 4.4i; 2002-2003 4.4i standard; 2004-2006 standard with sport package) Comes with thick bolsters, triangularish headreasts, and adjustable thigh supporthttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...portSeats2.jpg Aluminum Exterior Window and Mirror Trim and Door Sills Glossy trim (annodized aluminum)http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p.../SportSIll.jpg Plastic trimhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...nSportSill.jpg Titanium Mesh in Bumper with titanium meshhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...taniumMesh.jpg no titanium meshhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...portBumper.jpg Anthracite (Black) Headliner Black headlinerhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...eHeadliner.jpg Sport Tuned Suspension 18” Wheels (2001-2006 3.0i sport; 2003-2006 4.4i sport) 2001-2003 3.0i non-sport 235/65 17" - Style 57http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...edu/200217.jpg 2001-2003 3.0i sport 255/55 18" - Style 69http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...du/2002183.jpg 2004-2006 3.0i non-sport 235/65 17" - Style 130http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p..._edu/20043.jpg 2004-2006 3.0i sport 255/55 18" - Style 153http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...du/2004183.jpg 2000-2003 4.4i non-sport 255/55 18" - Style 58http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...edu/200218.jpg 2004-2006 4.4 non-sport 255/55 18" - Style 131http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p..._edu/20044.jpg 2003-2005 4.4i sport 255/55 18" - Style 74http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...2003-04184.jpg 2006 4.4i sport 255/55 18" - Style 183http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...du/2006184.jpg (+) 19” Wheels (2000-2002 standard on 4.4i sport; 2003-2006 optional feature 4.4i sport) 2000-2003 4.4i sport 255/50 19" front, 285/45 19" rear - Style 63http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...edu/200219.jpg 2004-2006 4.4i sport 255/50 19" front, 285/45 19" rear - Style 132http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...du/200419s.jpg White Third Brake Light (2003; 2004-2006 3.0i/4.4i standard; 2003-2005 4.6is/4.8is standard) White Third Brake Light available from 2003-2006http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...u/White3rd.jpg Red Third Brake Light available from 2000-2002, select 2004-2006 3.0i, and 2006 4.8ishttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...edu/Red3rd.jpg Body Colored Door Handles and Trunk Trim (2001-2002 3.0i) Clear Amber Side Signals (2000-2003) Rear clear signalshttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p..._edu/Sport.jpg Amber colored rear signalshttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...u/NonSport.jpg Three Spoke Sport Steering Wheel 2001-2003 sport wheelhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...SportWheel.jpg 2004-2006 sport wheelhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...tWheel2004.jpg Non-sport wheelhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...SportWheel.jpg Black Chrome Tailpipe Tips Black chrome tipshttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...attachment.jpg (+) Self-Leveling Rear Suspension (2002-2006 3.0i; 2000-2006 V8s standard) http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...wnObject-1.jpg Air compressor located underneath spare tire (+) Adjustable Ride Height (2002-2006 3.0i/4.4i; optional with sport package/requires self-leveling rear suspension; 2004-2006 4.8is standard) You have self-leveling rear suspension if you have this, located to the right of the light controlshttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...htControl2.jpg Gauge Rings (2006; 2002-2006 4.6is/4.8is standard) Titanium colored gauge ringshttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...SportRings.jpg Individual Options Include: Adjustable Ride Height (2002-2006 3.0i/4.4i; optional with sport package/requires self-leveling rear suspension; 2004-2006 4.8is standard) Here is the location of the adjustable ride height controls againhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...ghtControl.jpg Automatic Dimming Mirrors (2001-2006 3.0i; 2000-2003 4.4i; 2004-2006 4.4i standard; 2002-2006 4.6is/4.8is standard) That little dot (sensor) on the upper center of the mirror is the sensor. 2004-2006 models come with a compass toohttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...rorDimming.jpg Side view mirror is normal colored (auto-dimming/electrochromatic)http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...mingMirror.jpg Side view mirror has a blue "anti-glare" tint (no auto-dimming)http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...irrornoDim.jpg Automatic Transmission (2001-2006 3.0i; 2000-2006 V8s standard) Manual transmissionhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...ansmission.jpg Bluetooth (2004-2006) Comfort Seats (2000-2006 V8s; 2005-2006 3.0i) Huge seats with huge headrestshttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...mfortSeats.jpg Heated Rear Seats (2001-2006 4.4i; 2005-2006 3.0i; optional with cold weather package; 2002-2006 4.6is/4.8is standard) Heated Steering Wheel (2000-2003 non-sport; 2004-2006; optional with cold weather package) Leather Upholstery (2001-2006 3.0i) Lumbar Support (2000-2004; 2005-2006 standard) Seat with lumbar support (comfort seat controls shown)http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...djustments.jpg Seat with no lumbar supporthttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...u/NoLumbar.jpg Navigation System (2000-2001 4:3 screen CD-based; 2001-2002 16:9 screen CD-based; 2003-2006 16:9 screen DVD-based) 16:9 aspect ratio screen 2001-2006http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...igation169.jpg 4:3 aspect ratio screen 2000-2001http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...u/43Screen.jpg Park Distance Control (2000-2006 3.0i; 2000-2004 4.4i; 2005-2006 4.4i standard; 2002-2006 4.6is/4.8is standard) 4 sensors on lower bumperhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...sc_edu/PDC.jpg A set of four sensors at the rear under the bumperhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...mingMirror.jpg Premium Sound (2000-2006 3.0i/4.4i; 2002-2006 4.6is/4.8is standard) Controls with DSP labled next to [AUDIO]http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...c_edu/DSP2.jpg A subwoofer module in the right side of the trunk behind the panelhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...Subwoofer2.jpg No premium soundhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...RadionoDSP.jpg Rear Side Airbags (2000-2006) The crease and the black [AIRBAG] on the rear door panel signifies the rear side airbaghttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...SideAirbag.jpg Close uphttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...rbagDetail.jpg Retractable Load Floor (2000-2006) Rear floor not flush with tailgatehttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...CargoFloor.jpg Extended Outhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...rLoadFloor.jpg Self-Leveling Rear Suspension (2002-2006 3.0i; 2000-2006 V8s standard) Servotronic Steering (2005-2006 3.0i/4.4i; 2002-2006 4.6is/4.8is standard) Sunroof/Panoramic Sunroof (2000-2004/2004-2006 3.0i/4.4i, respectively; 2002-2003 4.6is standard sunroof; 2004-2006 4.8is standard panoramic sunroof) Tire Pressure Monitoring (2000-2003: known as RDC; 2004-2006 standard) Last button that looks like (!) is the tire pressure monitor. RDC on 2000-2003 modelshttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p.../OptionRow.jpg Xenon/Adaptive Bi-Xenon (2000-2003 3.0i/4.4i xenon; 2004-2006 3.0i adaptive bi-xenon; 2004 4.4i adaptive bi-xenon; 2005-2006 4.4i standard; 2002-2006 4.6is/4.8is standard xenon/adaptive bi-xenon, respectively) 2000-2003 xenon headlights (a projector is there)http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...edu/Xenons.jpg No projectorhttp://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1759604_11.jpg 2004-2006 adaptive bi-xenon headlights (discretion, to tell if you have xenon bulbs, the lense must state so. if not, they are halogens)http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...Headlights.jpg |
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