BMW X5: Welcome lights
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 individually.
Activating/deactivating welcome light
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Exterior lighting".
4. Depending on the equipment, select the following setting:
- "Welcome and goodbye"
When unlocking the vehicle, individual light functions are switched on for a limited time. - "Door handle lights"
Door handles and the ground in front of the doors are illuminated for a limited time. - "Welcome Light Carpet"
The area next to the vehicle is illuminated for a limited time.
LED light carpet
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The light source is located in the position indicated.
Keep the light source clean and unobstructed.
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Pathway lighting
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
Automatic High Beam
Assistant
Principle
The Automatic High Beam Assistant detects
other road users early on and automatically
switches the high beams on or off depending on
the traffic situation.
General information
The Automatic
Interior lighting
General information
Depending on the equipment version, interior
lights, footwell lights, entry lights, ambient lighting,
and speaker lighting are automatically controlled.
Overview
Buttons in the veh
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Valet parking mode
Principle
In the valet parking mode, the Control Display is
disabled. The operation via iDrive is no longer
possible.
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle is
handed over for valet parking.
General information
In the valet parking mode, it is not possible to
change vehicle settings via iDriv
Carrying Out Ride-Height-Calibration
NOTE: Ride-height-calibration must be carried out after the following
work:
Removal/replacement of ride-height sensor or its control rod
Replacement of wiring harness
Replacement of air supply unit control unit
Replacement of Vertical Dynamics Management control unit
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