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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Oil Sump
REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEALING OR REPLACING OIL SUMP (N52K)
IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each
Replacing Control Unit (DME)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove microfilter housing.
IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for removing and installing electronic
control units
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