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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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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IMPORTANT: Conform with safety precautions !
The bonding surfaces must be kept free of all types of dirt and
contamination. Avoid leaving fingerprints.
Cleanliness is the golden rule for all bonds!
Cleaning agent: Isopropanol, acetone or spirit
Expiry date of adhesive and primer
The adhesiv
1.0 Recommended tools
Only use those tools designed for steel repairs.
2.0 Straightening outer shell
"Cold" straightening: Press dents out from their center and smooth in an
inwards direction with
gentle taps.
In the case of small, soft dents (hail and parking damage), this is also
possible
