2013 BMW X5 turn signal bulb

cargo floor panel, refer to page 295, into
the loop of the release point, see arrow.4.Forcefully pull the screwdriver up against
the mechanical resistance until there is a
marked increase in resistance and the
parking brake can be heard to unlock.5.Stow the screwdriver, warning triangle, and
first aid kit and close the left side panel in
the cargo area.
Have the malfunction corrected
Have the malfunction corrected at the
nearest service center or at a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel. If the
parking brake has been released manually in
response to a malfunction, only technicians
can return it to operation.◀
Following manual release, the actual status of
the parking brake may deviate from that dis‐
played by the indicator lamp.
Putting into operation after a power failure
Putting the parking brake into operation
The parking brake should only be put
into operation again if it was manually released
due to an interruption in the supply of electrical
power. Otherwise the operation of the parking
brake is not ensured and there is a danger of
the vehicle rolling despite the parking brake
being set.◀
Procedure1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the button with the brake depressed.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Indicator lamp in Canadian models.
Any noises which occur are normal. Startup
may take several seconds.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
At a glance
1High beams2Headlamp flasher3Turn signal
Turn signal
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Signaling a turn briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
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Parking lamps, roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lights
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signals, frontFollow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
The illustration shows the right side of the en‐
gine compartment.
24-watt bulb, PY24W1.Rotate bulb holder to the left and remove it
along with the bulb.2.Rotate the bulb to the right along with the
socket and replace.3.Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps, rear
Contact the service center for bulb replace‐
ment.
Fog lamps Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lamps
▷Turn signal, brake lamp: 21-watt bulb,
P21W.▷Brake force display: 21-watt bulb, P21W.▷Backup lamp: 16-watt bulb, W16W▷Tail lamp: LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of
a malfunction.
Arrangement of tail lamps
1Tail lamp2Brake force display3Brake lamp4Tail lamp/side marker lamp5Backup lamp6Turn signal
Turn signals, brake lamps and backup
lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
The bulbs are integrated in a single bulb holder.
1.Open the side panel in the cargo area.2.Remove the first aid kit and warning trian‐
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▷Daytime running lights.▷Side marker lights.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signals, frontFollow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
24-watt bulb, PY24W
1.Rotate bulb holder to the left and remove it
along with the bulb.2.Rotate the bulb to the right along with the
socket and replace.3.Install in the reverse order.
Fog lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lamps
▷Turn signal, backup lamp: 21-watt bulb,
H21W.▷Brake lamp, brake force display: 21-watt
bulb, P21W▷Tail lamp: LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of
a malfunction.Arrangement of tail lamps1Tail lamps2Brake force display3Brake lamp4Backup lamp5Turn signal
Brake lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
1.Open the side panel in the cargo area.2.Remove the first aid kit and warning trian‐
gle if necessary.3.Rotate the relevant bulb socket to the left
and remove.4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
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Turn signal
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.1.Open the side panel in the cargo area.2.Remove the first aid kit and warning trian‐
gle if necessary.3.Remove bulb holder along with bulb and
replace.4.Install in the reverse order.
Backup lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
1.Open the side panel in the cargo area.2.Remove the first aid kit and warning trian‐
gle if necessary.3.Remove bulb holder along with bulb and
replace.4.Install in the reverse order.Brake force display
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.1.Carefully remove the cover in the tailgate
panel with a screwdriver.2.Rotate the bulb socket to the left and re‐
move.3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.4.Insert the bulb socket in the tailgate and
engage it.5.Replace the cover.
License plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Center brake lamp Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
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