2008 BMW X5 3.0Si bulb

Driving
66
Releasing
1.Slide back the cover of the cup holder and
remove the floor mat on the bar between
the cup holders, arrow1.
2.Open the cover in the bottom of the cup
holder with the releasing tool from the
onboard tool kit, page247, refer to arrow2.
3.If necessary, unlock the lock
* with the inte-
grated key of the remote control, refer to
page28, and remove it.
4.Insert the releasing tool into the opening,
arrow3.
5.Turn the releasing tool as far as possible,
arrow4, and then press downward and
leave it in. The transmission lock is
released.
Engage the transmission lock after park-
ing the vehicle at its destination. Other-
wise there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.<
Locking
1.Pull out the releasing tool.
The transmission lock is engaged again.
2.If necessary, insert the lock
* and lock it.
3.Close the cover in the bottom of the cup
holder and lay in the mat again.
4.Close the cover of the cup holder and stow
the releasing tool.
Information on jump starting and towing, from
page256.
Turn signals/headlamp
flasher/high beams
1High beams
2Headlamp flasher
3Turn signals
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever up to the
resistance point.
Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
needs to be replaced.<

Mobility
247Reference
At a glance
Controls
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Replacing components
Onboard toolkit
The onboard toolkit is located in the cargo bay
under the floor panel.
Replacing wiper blades
Front
1.Fold down the wiper arm.
2.Swing the wiper blade upward.
3.Remove the wiper blade toward the wind-
shield, refer to arrow.
Rear
1.Lift off the wiper arm completely and pull off
the wiper blade, refer to arrow.
2.Mount the new wiper blade and press on
until it is heard to engage.
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to vehicle safety. You must be duly diligent
in replacing them. BMW recommends having
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center per-
form any work that you do not feel competent to
perform yourself or that is not described here.
Never touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare fingers, as even minute
amounts of contamination will burn into the
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a
clean cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the bulb by its
metal socket.<
A replacement bulb set is available from your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
Only replace bulbs when cool, as other-
wise you may be burned.<
Whenever you perform any work on the
electrical system, turn off the systems/
consumers involved to prevent short circuits
from occurring. To avoid possible injury or
equipment damage when replacing bulbs,
observe any instructions provided by the bulb
manufacturer.<

Replacing components
248 For care and maintenance of the headlamps,
please follow the instructions in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
For bulbs for which replacement is not
described and for checking and adjusting
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
Xenon bulbs
The service life of these bulbs is very long and
the probability of a failure is very low, provided
that they are not switched on and off an unusual
number of times. If one of these bulbs should
nevertheless fail, it is possible to continue driv-
ing with great caution using the fog lamps, pro-
vided traffic laws in your area do not prohibit
this.
Have work on the xenon light unit includ-
ing changing the bulb carried out only by
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel. Due to the high voltage present in the
system, there is a danger of fatal injuries when
work is carried out improperly.<
Halogen bulbs:
Parking and daytime running lamps
H8 bulb, 35 watts
The bulb is pressurized. Therefore, wear
safety glasses and protective gloves.
Otherwise there is a danger of injuries if the
bulb is accidentally damaged during replace-
ment.<
1.Turn the cover to the left and remove.
2.Turn the bulbs to the left, pull off the con-
nector and replace.
3.Install in the reverse order.
Turn signals, front
24-watt bulb, PSY24W
1.Unscrew bulb holder with bulb to the left,
refer to arrow, and replace.
2.Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps, rear
To replace, please go to a BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.

Mobility
249Reference
At a glance
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Tail lamps
>Turn signals, brake lamps:
21-watt bulb, P21W
>Backup lamps and brake force display:
16-watt bulb, W16W
>Rear lamp: LED technology.
In case of a defect, please go to a BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a work-
shop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained
personnel.
Arrangement of tail lamps
1Rear lamp
2Brake force display
3Turn signal
4Brake lamp/rear lamp/side marker lamp
5Backup lamp
6Brake lamp
Brake lamp
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary. Fold up the insulation.
3.Turn the bulb socket concerned to the left
and remove.4.Remove the upper bulb for replacement.
Apply gentle pressure to the lower bulb
while turning it to the left for removal and
replacement.
5.Remount the side panel.
Turn signal
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary. Fold up the insulation.
3.Turn the bulb socket to the left and remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
5.Remount the side panel.
Backup lamp
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary. Fold up the insulation.
3.Turn the bulb socket to the left and remove.
4.Remove the bulb for replacement.
5.Remount the side panel.

Replacing components
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Brake force display
1.Carefully remove the cap in the cover of the
liftgate with a screwdriver.
2.Turn the bulb socket to the left and remove.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4.Insert the bulb socket in the liftgate and
engage it.
5.Before installing the cap, unclip the cargo
bay lamp.
Then lay the cap on its upper side and close
it, refer to arrow.6.Position the cargo bay lamp and clip it in,
refer to arrow.
License plate lamp
5-watt bulb, C11 12W
1.Slide the lamp to the right with a screw-
driver, refer to arrow1.
2.Remove the lamp, arrow2.
3.Replace the bulb.
4.Reinstall the lamp.
Center brake lamp
This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
In case of a defect, please go to a BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.

Reference 271
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Assist, refer to separate
operating instructions
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems88
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control109
"Audio"165,169
– for DVD system in rear204
Audio162
– controls162
– switching on/off162
– tone control163
– volume163
Audio CD for DVD system in
rear198
Audio device, external119
Automatic
– air distribution107,112
– air volume107,112
– headlamp control102
– liftgate operation34
– service notification225
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Easy entry/exit53
– storing stations167
Automatic car washes130
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control107
– automatic air
distribution107,112
– in rear111
– switching off110,112
– ventilation in rear111
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing33
Automatic curb monitor52
Automatic garage door
opener115
Automatic Hold61
– activating62
– deactivating62
– parking62Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control102
– refer to Daytime running
lamps103
– refer to Interior lamps105
– refer to Pathway lighting103
"Automatic programs"
108
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC109
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic station search167
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– deactivating selector lever
interlock64
– kick-down65
– manually releasing
transmission lock65
– tow-starting258
– with comfort access37
"Automatic ventilation"113
AUTO program for automatic
climate control107,112
"Auto Request"225
"Autostore" on the radio168
"AUX"163,188,190
– AUX-In connection188
– for DVD system in rear203
– USB audio interface189
"AUX / Rear"194
AUX-In connection119,188
Average fuel consumption73
– setting units82
Average speed, refer to
Computer73
"Avoid ferries" for navigation
system149
"Avoid highways" for
navigation system148
Avoiding highways for
navigation148
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation system149
Axle loads, refer to
Weights264
"A - Z"216
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seats43
Backrest width adjustment44
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs249
Balance, refer to Tone
control164
"Balance" for DVD system in
rear197
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit256
Bass, refer to Tone
control163
Battery
– charging253
– jump starting256
– power failure253
– refer to Vehicle battery253
Battery disposal
– remote control with comfort
access38
– vehicle battery253
Battery replacement
– remote control for DVD
system in rear194
– remote control with comfort
access38
Being towed258
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders120
Blower, refer to Air
volume108,112
"BMW Assist"224,225,226
BMW Assist
– activating228
– concierge service226
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations226
– offered services223
– roadside assistance224
– TeleService225
"BMW Contact"218
"BMW Contact
Numbers"218

Everything from A to Z
272 BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system245
"BMW Service settings"229
BMW website4
Body roll, refer to Driving on
poor roads133
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders120
Brake assistant89
Brake force display97
Brake lamps
– brake force display97
– replacing bulbs249
Brake rotors130
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System88
– brake assistant89
– brake force display97
– breaking-in128
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control88
– electronic brake-force
distribution88
– parking brake60
– refer to Braking safely129
– warning lamp13
Brake system128
– brake pads128
– breaking-in128
– disk brakes130
Braking safely129
Breakdown, Flat Tire
Monitor92
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance256
Breaking-in brake pads128
Breaking-in differential128
Break-in period128
"Brightness"82
– for DVD system in rear196
– in TV mode184
Brightness
– of Control Display82
– of the rear view camera88
– on Head-Up Display100
"Brightness / Position"100Button for starting engine59
Buttons on steering wheel11
Bypassing traffic
congestion157
C
Calibrating driver's seat49
California Proposition 65
Warning6
"Call"216,227
Call
– accepting214
– displaying accepted217
– ending215
– in absence217
– starting215
Calling
– from phone book216
– from Top 8 list217
– redialing217
– refer to telephone operating
instructions
Camera, refer to Rear view
camera86
"Camera picture and PDC"88
"Camera view
– full screen"88
– main window"88
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders120
Capacities264
Capacity of cargo bay264
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery253
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car Data"73
Care246
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo
– refer to Loading131
– securing132
– securing with ski bag125Cargo area, refer to Cargo
bay122
Cargo area cover, refer to Roll-
up cover122
Cargo bay
– capacity264
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually33
– expanding123
– opening/closing, refer to
Liftgate33
– opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate35
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening with remote
control30
Cargo bay cover, refer to Roll-
up cover122
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control28
Car phone208
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest119
– refer to Mobile phone208
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio166
Car wash130
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– before driving in60
– with comfort access37

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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control115
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel233
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Gear changes, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
General driving
notes128,129
Glass sunroof, electric
– convenient operation from
outside32
– convenient operation with
comfort access37
– remote control30
Glove compartment118
– lighting118
– opening manually118
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system136
Grills, refer to Ventilation110
Grills of the automatic climate
control106
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights264
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake60
– Automatic Hold61
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
HDC Hill Descent Control90
"HD radio"169
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio169
Head airbags97
Headlamp control,
automatic102
Headlamp flasher66Headlamps102
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Washer/
wiper system67
– replacing bulbs247
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light104
Head restraints46
– sitting safely42
"Head-Up Display"100
Head-Up Display99
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window108
– seats50
– steering wheel53
Heating106
– exterior mirrors52
– interior106
– rear window108
– residual heat110
– seats50
– steering wheel53
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat110
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo132
Height, refer to
Dimensions263
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel52
High beams66,104
– headlamp flasher66
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio169
Highs, refer to Treble and
bass163
High water, refer to Driving
through water129
Highway, refer to Route
criteria148
Hill Descent Control HDC90
Hills130
Holder for cups120Home address148
"Home address" for
navigation system148
Homepage4
Hood241
Horn10
Hot exhaust system129
"Hour memo"82
"House number" for
destination entry141
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant89
Hydroplaning129
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio169
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning71
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning71
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track177
Identification, tire240
Identification mark, run-flat
tires239
iDrive16
– assistance window20
– changing language83
– changing menu page19
– changing settings81
– changing units of measure
and display type82
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness82
– setting date82
– setting time81
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18