2000 BMW X5 4.4I lights

86n
Side lamps (side marker lamps)
With the switch in this position,
the front, rear and side vehicle
lighting is switched on. For
lighting on one side for parking: refer to
page 87.
Low beams
When the ignition is switched off
and the low beams are on, only
the side lamps (side marker
lamps) remain on.
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LIGHTS ON warning In ignition key position 0, a buzzer
sounds for a few seconds after the
driver's door is opened if the head-
lamps have not been switched off
.
On vehicles with alphanumeric Check
Control
*:
The reminder is given through the
Check Control.
Daytime-driving lamp
*
The headlamps are automatically
switched on for daylight driving at
ignition key position 2. Turn the rotary dial to adjust the illumi-
nation intensity.
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Side lamps/Low beams Instrument lightning

IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
87n
High beams/Parking lamp Fog lamps Interior lamps 1 High beam (blue indicator lamp)
2 Headlamp flasher (blue indicator
lamp)
3 Parking lamp Parking lamp, left or right
*
With the ignition key in position 0,
engage the lever in the appropriate
turn-signal position. 530us043
Fog lamps
A green indicator lamp appears
in the instrument cluster to indi-
cate that the front fog lamps are
on.
If the high beam is switched on, the fog
lamps go out.
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The interior lamps operate automati-
cally. Switching the interior lamps on
and off manually Press the button (arrow).
If you want the interior lamps to remain
off all the times, press and hold the but-
ton for approximately 3 seconds.
Press the button briefly to revert to
normal operation.
The cargo area lamps function in the
same manner.
The button for the interior lamps in the
rear passenger area only switches
these lights on and off. 530us056

88n
Interior lamps Reading lamps Footwell lamps The footwell lamps are controlled in the
same manner as the front interior light-
ing. Front area lighting
*
This lighting system in the two exterior
mirrors lights the ground in the area
near the two front doors. It is also con-
trolled in the same manner as the front
interior lighting, but it does not function
while the vehicle is moving.
Reading lamps are provided in the front
and rear
* near the interior lamp. They
can be switched on and off with the
button (arrows) next to each lamp.
In order to prevent battery dis-
charge, all of the lamps in the
vehicle are switched off automatically
approx. 15 minutes after the ignition
key is turned to position 0.<
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96n
Seat heating
*
Steering wheel heating
*
Front The seat cushion and backrest can be
heated when the ignition key is in posi-
tion 2.
You can call up different heating modes
by repeatedly pressing the keys.
When the three indicator lamps are illu-
minated, the highest heating mode is
activated. One lamp indicates the low-
est heating mode. The temperature is
regulated with a thermostat in each
mode.
You can also switch the higher heating
modes off directly:
Press the button and hold it slightly
longer. 530us064
Rear The function is the same as for front
seat heating. You can select between
two heating modes. 530us065
Steering wheel heating functions in
ignition key position 2.
Press the button (arrow) to activate or
deactivate this system.
The lamp within the button lights up
when the steering wheel heater is in
operation.
If you have a multifunction steering
wheel without steering wheel heating,
the button for the recirculated air mode
is in this location (refer to page 26). 390de014

104n
Cigarette lighter Ashtray, rear Lighter, rear Cigarette lighter socket This socket is suitable for attaching
power supplies for flashlights, car vac-
uum cleaners and other appliances up
to a rating of approx. 200 watts at
12 volts. Avoid damage to the socket
caused by inserting plugs of a different
shape or size.
You will find additional power outlets in
the cargo area. Refer to page 110.
To open Rotate the cover upward. To empty Remove the insert tray. 530us074
Press the lighter in.
Remove the lighter as soon as it
retracts.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette
lighter by the knob only. Holding
or touching it in other areas could result
in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains opera-
tional when the ignition key has been
removed.
For this reason, do not leave unsuper-
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110n
Cargo area Floor cover To release: press the recess in the han-
dle (arrow) and raise the cover with the
handle. 530us085
Fold the floor cover up Lift up the black retainer on the lower
side of the panel and hook it into the
upper frame of the liftgate cutout.
Before you fold the floor cover down,
return the retainer to its original posi-
tion. 530us086
Power outlets When you fold the cover cap up, you
have access to additional power out-
lets.
You can use the power outlets for flash-
lights, car vacuum cleaners or other au-
tomotive appliances with up to approx.
200 watts at 12 volts. Avoid damage to
the socket caused by inserting plugs of
a different shape or size.
Refer also to page 104. 530us084

Everything from A to ZFuel filler door release after
electrical fault168
Fuel gauge75
Fuel quality30
Fuel tank capacity187
Fuses167GGarage-door opener98
Gasoline30
General driving notes118
Glasses compartment102
Glove compartment101
Glove compartment lamp,
bulb replacement159
Gross vehicle weight186
Ground clearance117HHandbrake65
Handsfree system102
Hazard warning flashers28
Hazard warning triangle28
HDC (Hill Descent
Control)84
Head restraints49
Headlamp covers,
care143, 155
Headlamp flasher69
Headlamp washer
system136Headlamp washers70
Heated steering wheel96
Heating and ventilation90
Heating while stopped94
Heavy cargo112
Height185
Height adjustment, seats48
Height adjustment, steering
wheel51
HiFi system179
High beams25, 87
Bulb replacement155
Hill Descent Control
(HDC)84
Hood release133
Horn26, 27
Hydraulic Brake Assistant
refer to DBC24, 120
IIce warning74
Identification number141
Identification, tires130
Ignition key34
Ignition lock63
Independent ventilation97
Indicator lamps22
Inflation pressure31, 127
INSPECTION76
Instrument cluster18, 20
Instrument lighting86Instrument panel20
Instruments18
Integrated rear axle180
Interference indicators77
Interference, cellular
phone126
Interior and exterior rearview
mirrors, automatic
dimming feature53
Interior lamps87
Bulb replacement158
Remote control38
Interior mirror53
Interior motion sensor44
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature179
Interlock63
Intermittent switch69
JJump-starting170KKey Memory55
Keys34
Keys with radio remote
control34
Kickdown67
LLashing eyes42, 112
Leather care147
Length185
Level control
system24, 125, 181
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement158
Liftgate42, 168
Light switch86
Light-alloy wheel132
Lighter103
Lights-on warning86
Load-securing devices112
Louvers90
Low beams86
Bulb replacement155
Low-fuel warning lamp75
Lug bolts163
Lug wrench160
Luggage net42
Luggage space42
Luggage straps42
Lumbar support49MM+S tires131
Maintenance76, 142
Manual operation
Doors36
Liftgate168
Sliding/Tilt sunroof168
Tailgate169