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1. Determine where the majority of your driving will be done. If you drive in winter and cold weather climates, consider the sport option on the X5 which includes heated seats, headlight wipers and frost and fog-free headlamps.
2. Customize the X5 by getting the third bench seat option. This gives the X5 additional seating in the back storage hatch area; this is a solid custom option for larger families.
3. Add additional fog lamps or headlights to the front grill should you live where heavy fogs or snow is present. These lights also shed extra light should you live in an area with deer, moose or other wildlife that may be in the road during night-time hours.
4. Consult the Thule or Yakima rack options for the X5. Get a rack designed to transport anything from bicycles to kayaks, surfboards or skis to round out the X5 custom options.

1. Turn your ignition key in your BMW X5 so you can power electrical devices, but dont try to start your engine. Turn on your headlights and other electrical equipment. Check how bright the headlights are and how fast the heater-fan is turning. If the lights are dim and the heater-fan turns slowly you probably have a discharged battery.
2. Turn the ignition key further and attempt to start your car. If the engine doesnt turn over or turns over very slowly then your battery has little or no power.
3. Check the battery cables are securely connected on the battery terminals. Poor connections mean the power necessary to turn your starter motor cant pass through the connection and gives the same result as if the battery is flat. Undo the battery cables using a wrench then re-tighten them. Try to start your BMW X5. If it wont start, its not the terminal connections.
4. Get someone to give you a jump-start. Position the other car so the two batteries are close enough to attach battery cables. Use battery cables and attach the positive cable to the other cars positive battery terminal and then connect the opposite end to the positive terminal on your battery. Repeat the process by connecting the negative cable to the negative terminals of the other car, and then to your BMW X5.
5. Turn on the engine of the other car. Increase the revolutions slightly. Attempt to turn on the engine of your BMW X5. If it starts, your battery is dead. If it doesnt start you need to get it checked out by a professional. If it started, run the engine to charge the battery. Go for a short drive then leave your car off for several hours.
6. Check to see if your car starts. If it does your battery is fine. If it doesnt start, your battery isnt holding a charge so you should take it back and replace it.

1. Use cruise control to set your cars speed, with a maximum of approximately 65 miles per hour. Gas mileage typically decreases the faster you drive.
2. Reduce any excess weight that you might have in your car. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the miles per gallon fuel consumption of your car decreases by 2 percent for every extra 100 pounds in the vehicle.
3. Keep your engine properly tuned. Change your spark plugs and fuel filter every 30,000 miles, in addition to changing your X5s oil at 3,000- to 5,000-mile intervals. A dirty fuel filter and bad spark plugs can cause the engine to misfire and burn more fuel than necessary. Additionally, regularly clean your air filter to ensure that the engines recommended air-to-fuel ratio is retained.
4. Make sure your tires are properly inflated, according to the inflation specifications printed on the rear door sills of your X5. The inflation specs can vary depending on the laden weight of your vehicle.