BMW X5: Lights and lighting
Switches in the vehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
Night vision.
Lights off.
Daytime driving lights.
Parking lights.
Automatic headlight control.
Adaptive light functions.
Low beams.
Instrument lighting.
Right roadside parking light.
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
Press the button on the light
switch element.
The LED in the button lights up.
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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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
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
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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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N52K)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition
Lever out expansion rivets (1).
Press lock (2) and raise intake duct (3).
Detach intake duct (3) from air filter housing and remove.
Fig. 8: Identifying Expansion Rivets, Lock And Int
WARNING: Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
If A/C system is opened for mo