BMW X5 Owners & Service Manuals

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:

LED light carpet

Lights

The light source is located in the position indicated.

Keep the light source clean and unobstructed.

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