BMW X5: Lights and lighting
Switches in the vehicle
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The light switch element is located next to the steering wheel.
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Night vision.
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Lights off.
Daytime driving lights.
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Parking lights.
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Automatic headlight control.
Adaptive light functions.
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Low beams.
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Instrument lighting.
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Right roadside parking light.
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Left roadside parking light.
Automatic headlight control
Principle
The low beams are switched on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness, for example in tunnels, in twilight or if there is precipitation.
General information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be turned on.
If the low beams are switched on manually, the automatic headlight control is deactivated.
Activating
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Press the button on the light
switch element.
The LED in the button lights up.
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The indicator light in the
instrument cluster
is illuminated when the low beams are
switched on.
System limits
The automatic headlight control cannot replace your personal judgment of lighting conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. In these situations, turn the lights on manually.
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Parking lights, low beams
and roadside parking lights
General information
If the driver's door is opened when the drive-ready
state is switched off, the exterior lighting is
automatically switched off after a period of time.
Parking lights
General inform
Welcome lights
Principle
The exterior lighting is switched on automatically
when approaching or unlocking the vehicle.
General information
Depending on the equipment, the exterior lighting
of the vehicle can be set
Pathway lighting
Principle
For the illumination of the vehicle's surroundings
after exiting the vehicle, the exterior lighting can
be switched on for a defined period of time.
Switching pathway lighting on
After switc
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Safety At Work
1.1 Working with aluminum dust:
Wear a fine dust mask.
E52 only: Use an explosion-proof extractor system.
Note national regulations.
1.2 Removing sealing materials
Hydrochloric acid is created when PVC sealing material is heated to
temperatures in excess of 180º
C.
Remove PVC sealing mat
Tire chains
Safety information
Warning
With the mounting of tire chains on unsuitable
tires, the tire chains can come into contact with
vehicle parts. There may be a risk of accident
or risk of damage to property. Only mount tire
chains on tires that are designated by their
manufacturer as suitable for the use
