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
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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.
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- High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low beams are switched on.
- High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
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General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as
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Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving
Steptronic transmission
Principle
The Steptronic transmission combines the functions
of an automatic transmission with the possibility
of manual shifting, if needed.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin
Engaging selector lever
positions - Steptronic transmission
Engaging selector lever
positions
General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a gear position, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Function
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cylinder. This arrangement is
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