BMW X5: Lights and lighting - Driving
Lights and lighting
Light functions
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.
Window wiper system
Turn on window wiper system
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Press the lever up until the desired position is
reached.
- Resting position of the wipers: position 0.
- Rain sensor: position 1.
- Normal wiper speed: position 2.
- Fast wiper speed: position 3.
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Press the lever down.
- Turn off: press the lever down until it reaches
the 0 position.
- Flick wipe: press the lever down from the 0
position.
Activate/deactivate rain sensor
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Activate: press the lever up once from its 0 position,
arrow 1.
Deactivate: press the lever back into the 0 position.
Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity
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Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning the windshield
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Pull the lever.
Switching on the rear wiper
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Turn the outer switch upward.
- Resting position of the wiper, position 0.
- Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When reverse
gear is engaged, the system switches to continuous
operation.
Clean the rear window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
- In resting position: turn the switch downward,
arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to
its idle position when released.
- In intermittent mode: turn the switch further,
arrow 2. The switch automatically returns to
its interval position when released.
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Automatic climate control
Temperature.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Air recirculation mode.
Air flow, manual.
Intensity AUTO program.
Air distribution, manual.
Defrost function.
Rear window defrost
Refueling
Fuel cap
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear
edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Breakdown Assistance
BMW Roadside Assistance
1. "APPS".
2. "Installed apps".
3. "BMW Assist".
4. If necessary, "BMW Roadside As
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NOTES ON CHECKING IGNITION SYSTEM
Troubleshooting
Fault in fuel injection system
Spark plug faults
Ignition coil faults
Further fault patterns with evaluation
Additional fault notes for troubleshooting
Oscillograms
Normal oscillogram
Oscillograms of ignition coils from different manufactur
NOTE: If the control arm is detached from the rear axle carrier, it is
necessary after
reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear wheel.
Deactivate and empty air spring system.
Shown on vehicle at rear right:
Remove holders (1) from con