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Replacing components
270
When performing care and maintenance on the 
headlamps, please observe the information on 
page
266.
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 unfilter ed light for several 
hours, as irritation of the retina could result. <
BMW X5: changing lamps
Xenon light
These bulbs have a very long service life and 
the probability of a failure  is very low. If one of 
these bulbs should nevertheless fail, it is possi-
ble to continue driving with great caution using 
the fog lamps, provided 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 lamps and roadside parking 
lamps, daytime driving lamps
35-Watt bulb, H8
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, PY24W
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.
Tail lamps
> Turn signals, brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, 
P21W
> Backup lamps and brake force display: 16-
watt bulb, W16W
> Rear lamp: LE D technology. 
In case of a defect, please go to a BMW  
     
        
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Mobility
 273Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
the fog lamps, provided 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 corres pondingly 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. <
Parking lamps and roadside parking 
lamps, daytime driving lamps
35-Watt bulb, H8
The bulb is pressurized. Therefore, wear 
safety glasses and protective gloves. 
Otherwise there is a dang er of injuries if the 
bulb is accidentally  damaged during replace-
ment. <
1. Turn the cover to th e left and remove.
2. Left side of vehicle:
Rotate the bulb holder to the right, refer to 
arrow, and remove.
Right side of vehicle:
Rotate the bulb hold er to the left and 
remove.
3. Disconnect plug and replace bulb. 4.
Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps
5-Watt bulb, WY5W XLL
1.Rotate the bulb hold er to the left and 
remove.
2. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and 
replace.
3. Install in the reverse order.
Turn signals, front
24-Watt bulb, PY24W
1.Rotate bulb holder to the left and remove it 
along with the bulb.
2. Rotate the bulb to th e right along with the 
socket and replace.
3. Install in the reverse order.
Tail lamps
>Turn signal, backup lamps: 21-watt bulb, 
H21W
> Brake lamps, brake force display: 21-watt 
bulb, P21W
> Rear lamp: LED technology. 
In case of a defect, please go to a BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a work- 
     
        
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Reference 303
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Flat tire
– changing wheels275
– compact wheel 275
– Flat Tire Monitor 100
– run-flat tires 101,103, 256
– TPM Tire Pressure  Monitor 101
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler  neck for washer fluid 75
"FM", reception 
range 175,178
FM, waveband 178
Fog lamps 112
– indicator lamp 13,112
Folding display screen open/
closed, DVD system in 
rear 204
Folding rear seat backrest 132
Footbrake, refer to Braking  safely 140
Footwell lamps 113
For your own safety 5
4-wheel drive system, refer to  xDrive 97
Front airbags 105
Front passenger airbags 105
– deactivating 106
– refer to Exception of front  passenger seat 61
Front seat adjustment 49
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100
– false alarms 100
– indicating a flat tire 101
– initializing the system 100
– snow chains 257
– system limits 100
– warning lamp 101
Fuel 245
– capacity 290
– display 80
– high-quality brands 245
– quality 245
– saving 138
– specifications 245
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge 80 Fuel consumption display
– computer, average fuel 
consumption 80
Fuel display, refer to Fuel  gauge 80
Fuel filler door 244
– closing 24
 4
– opening 244
– releasing manually 244
Fuses 278
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control 123
Gasoline, refer to Required  fuel 245
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge 80
Gearshifts, automatic  transmission with 
Steptronic 71
General driving  notes 138,139
Glass sunroof
– convenience operation from  outside 32
– convenience operation with  comfort access 40
– remote control 30
Glass sunroof, electric 45
– moving manually 46
– opening, closing 45
– power interruption 46
– raising 45
Glove compartment 126
– lighting 126
GPS navigation, refer to  Navigation system 148
Grills, refer to Ventilation 118
Grills of the automatic climate  control 114
Gross vehicle weight, refer to  Weights 289
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake 67
Hands-free system, refer to 
Microphone 14
Hand washing 266
Have diesel exhaust fluid 
refilled 246
Hazard warning flashers 15
HDC Hill Descent Control 98
"HD radio" 181
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio 181
Head airbags 105
Headlamp control, 
automatic 110
Headlamp flasher 73
Headlamps 110
– cleaning, refer to Washer/ wiper system 74
– replacing bulbs 269
Head Light, refer to Adaptive  Head Light 112
Head restraints 52
– sitting safely 48
"Head-Up Display" 108
Head-Up Display 107
Heated
– mirrors 58
– rear window 116
– seats 55,56
– steering wheel 59
Heating 114
– exterior mirrors 58
– interior 114
– rear window 116
– residual heat 118
– seats 55,56
– steering wheel 59
Heating with engine switched  off, refer to Residual 
heat 118
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing  cargo 143
Height, refer to 
Dimensions 287