BMW X5 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW X5: Turn signal

Turn signal in exterior mirror

When driving and during operation of the turn signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on the exterior mirror are easy to see.

Blinking

Driving

Press the lever past the resistance point.

Triple turn signal activation

Lightly tap the lever up or down.

The triple turn signal duration can be adjusted.

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Exterior lighting".

4. "One-touch turn signal".

5. Select the desired setting.

Brief blinking

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.

High beams, headlight flasher

Press the lever forward or pull it backward.

Driving

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