2001 BMW X5 4.4I lights

98n
High beams/Parking lamp Fog lamps Interior lamps 1 High beams (blue indicator lamp)
2 Headlamp flasher (blue indicator
lamp)
3 Parking lamp Parking lamp, left or right
*
As an additional feature, you can
illuminate your vehicle on either side for
parking, if you wish to do so:
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 foglamps are
on.
If the high beams are switched on, the
fog lamps go out.
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The interior lamps operate automati-
cally. Switching the interior lamps on
and off manuallyPress the button (arrow).
If you want the interior lamps to remain
off all the times, press and hold the
button for approx. 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

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99n
Interior lamps Reading lampsFootwell lampsThe footwell lamps are controlled in the
same manner as the front interior
lighting. 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
controlled 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
discharge, 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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113n
Seat heating
*
Steering wheel heating
*
Roller sun blind
*
RearThe 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
Roller sun blinds for rear side
windows
*
Use the strap to pull out the blinds, then
hook them in the provided attachment.

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Cigarette lighter, front Ashtray, rear Cigarette lighter, rearCigarette lighter socket This socket is suitable for attaching
power supplies for flashlights, car
vacuum 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 127.
To openRotate the cover upward.To emptyRemove the insert tray. 530us074
Press the lighter in.
The lighter can be removed 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-
vised children in the vehicle.< 530us075

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Cargo areaFloor coverTo access the spare wheel.
To release: press the recess in the
handle (arrow) and raise the cover with
the handle.530us085
Fold the floor cover upLift 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
outlets.
You can use the power outlets for flash-
lights, car vacuum cleaners or other
automotive 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 121. 530us084

Everything from A to Z217n
Index
Data
Technology
Repairs
Car care
Controls
Overview
I
Ice warning 76
Identification number 161
Identification, tires 148
Ignition key 34
Ignition lock 64
Independent ventilation 87
Independent ventilation system 114
Indicator lamps 22
Inflation pressure 31, 145
INSPECTION 78
Instrument cluster 18, 20
Instrument lighting 97
Instrument panel 18, 20
Integrated rear suspension 201
Intensive cleaning system 72
Interference indicators 79
Interference, cellular phone 144
Interior lamps 98
bulb replacement 178t
remote control 38
Interior mirror 54
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming
feature 199
Interlock 64
Intermittent wipe 71
J
Jack181, 183
Jump-starting 190t
K
Key Memory 56
Keys 34
Keys with radio remote control 34
Kickdown 69
L
Lamps and bulbs 175
Lashing eyes 129
LATCH attachment of the child seat 63
Leather care 167
Length 207
Level control system 24, 201
inactive 143t
License plate lamps, bulb replacement 178t
Liftgate 41, 42
release following an
electrical
malfunction 188t
Light switch 97
Light-alloy wheel 150
Lighter 120
LIGHTS ON warning 97LIMIT
88
Load-securing devices 129
Louvers 100, 106
Low beams 97
bulb replacement 175t
Low-fuel warning lamp 77
Lug bolts 183
Lug wrench 180t
Luggage compartment, refer to cargo area 124
Luggage net 42
Luggage straps 42
Lumbar support 50
M
M+S radial tires149
Maintenance 78t , 162 t
Malfunction displays 79t
Manual operation doors 36t
liftgate 188t
sliding/tilt sunroof 188t
tailgate 189t
Manual transmission 67
Master key 34
Maximum cooling 109
Mechanical seat 49
Memo 86
Memory 55
Microfilter 104, 112
MID (Multi-Information Display) 84 Mirror defrosting
53
Mirror memory 55
Mirrors 53
Mobile phone 144
Modifications, technical 6, 169
Moonroof 46
Motion sensor, interior 44
Multifunction steering wheel 26
Multi-Information Display (MID) 84
N
Navigation system, refer to
the separate Owner's
Manual
O
OBD interface socket 170
Odometer 76
Oil additives 157
consumption 157t
dipstick 157t
grades 158
Oil change interval, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models) or to the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)