2013 BMW X5 XDRIVE 35I lights

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar with
them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always switch off the lights af‐
fected to prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes LED
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐
cent lenses serve as the light source for many
of the controls, displays and other equipment
in your vehicle.
These light-emitting diodes, which operate us‐
ing a concept similar to that applied in conven‐tional lasers, are officially designated as
Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the
headlamps in cool or humid weather. When
you drive with the lights switched on, the con‐
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlamps do not need to be changed.
If the condensation in the headlamps does not
evaporate after trips with the lights switched
on, and the amount of moisture in the head‐
lamps increases, for example if water droplets
form, have them checked by your service cen‐
ter.
BMW X5: bulb replacementXenon headlamps
Notes
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog
lamps and continue the trip with great care.
Comply with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly.◀
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
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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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BMW X6: bulb replacementXenon headlamps
Notes
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps and continue the trip with great care.
Comply with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly.◀
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
Parking lamps, roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lights
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
35-watt bulb, H81.Turn the cover to the left and remove.2.Left side of vehicle: rotate the bulb holder
to the right, see arrow, and remove.Right side of vehicle: rotate the bulb holder
to the left and remove.3.Disconnect plug and replace bulb.4.Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
5-watt bulb, WY5W XLL
1.Rotate the bulb holder to the left and re‐
move.2.Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and re‐
place.3.Install in the reverse order.
LED headlamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
With LED headlamps, the following lamps are
designed with LED technology:
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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‐
placement.5.Install in the reverse order.Seite 300MobilityReplacing components300
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button for the hazard warning system is
located on the center console.
Emergency RequestRequirements
▷Equipment version with full preparation
package mobile phone.
An Emergency Request can be made, even
if no mobile phones are paired with the ve‐
hicle.▷BMW Assist is activated.▷Radio readiness is switched on.▷The BMW Assist system is logged in to a
wireless communications network sup‐
ported by BMW Assist.▷The Assist system is operable.Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Service contract▷After your contract with BMW Assist has
expired, the BMW Assist system can be
deactivated by the service center without
you having to visit a workshop.
After deactivation, an Emergency Request
is no longer possible.▷Under certain circumstances, the system
can be reactivated by a service center after
you sign a new contract.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.▷The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the circumstances allow this, remain in
the vehicle until the connection has been
established.▷The LED flashes if the connection to the
BMW Assist Response Center has been
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Everything from A to Z
Index0-9 3rd row seats 51
A ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 105
ACC Active Cruise Con‐ trol 111
Access to 3rd row seats 51
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 307
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 85
Activated-charcoal filter 135
Active Cruise Control ACC 111
Active cruise control, indica‐ tor lamp 115
Active Cruise Control, radar sensor 115
Active Cruise Control, select‐ ing the distance 113
Active Cruise Control, warn‐ ing lamps 115
Active seat 54
Active seat ventilation 53
Active steering 110
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 104
Adaptive Drive 109
Adaptive fixing system 150
Adaptive Light Control 91
Additional telephone 236
Additives, coolant 292
Additives, engine oil 291
After washing vehicle 313
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 97 Air circulation, refer to Recir‐
culated air mode 133
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 131, 136
Air distribution, manual 133
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 133
Air flow rate 132
Air flow rate, blower, refer to Air volume 136
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 134
Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐ flation pressure 275
Air vents 130
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 134
Alarm system 42
Alarm system– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 43– Ending an alarm 43– Interior motion sensor 43– Tilt alarm sensor 43
All around the headliner 17
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 286
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 107
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 140
AM/FM station 192
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 181
Antifreeze, coolant 292
Antifreeze, washer fluid 75
Antilock Brake System, ABS 105
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐
namic Stability Control
DSC 105
Anti-theft protection 32
Appointments 254
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 320
Approved engine oils 291
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 320
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 148
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter 82
Ashtray 143
Ashtray, front 143
Ashtray, rear 143
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 308
Assistance with driving off, refer to Drive-off assis‐
tant 109
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 308
Audio CD with rear DVD sys‐ tem 226
Audio device, external 148
Audio playback 201
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 215
Automatic, air distribu‐ tion 131, 136
Automatic air distribu‐ tion 136
Automatic, air flow rate 131
Automatic car wash 312
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Automatic climate control,automatic air distribu‐
tion 131, 136
Automatic climate control, in rear 135
Automatic climate control in rear, activating on Control
Display 136
Automatic climate control in rear, air supply 136
Automatic climate control in rear, deactivating on Control
Display 136
Automatic climate control in rear, switching off 136
Automatic climate control, switching off 134, 136
Automatic climate control, ventilation in rear 135
Automatic climate control, with 2-zone control 131
Automatic climate control, with 4-zone control 135
Automatic, cruise control 118
Automatic Cruise Con‐ trol 111
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90, 91
Automatic Hold 70
Automatic Hold, activating 70
Automatic Hold, deactivat‐ ing 70
Automatic Hold, parking 71
Automatic recirculated air control 133
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 35
Automatic Soft Closing, tail‐ gate 36
Automatic tailgate opera‐ tion 37, 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 75
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic– Kickdown 75AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate con‐
trol 131 , 136
AUX-IN port 148, 212
Average fuel consumption 82
Average fuel consumption, setting the units 88
Average speed 81
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 81
Axle loads, refer to Weights 320
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest width 50
Back seats, adjusting the head restraints 57
Backup camera 122
Backup camera, cleaning 124
Backup camera, obstacle marking 124
Backup camera, pathway lines 123
Backup camera, turning lines 123
Balance 190
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 308
Bass 190
Battery– Remote control 30
Battery change, remote con‐
trol for rear DVD sys‐
tem 222
Battery disposal 305
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 304
Battery replacement, remote control for vehicle 42
Before entering the car wash 312
Belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 54
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 149
Black and white map dis‐ play 184
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 132
Bluetooth audio 215
Bluetooth connection, acti‐ vating/deactivating 237
BMW Advanced Diesel 271
BMW Apps 265
BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐ fer to Saving fuel 164
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 293
BMW Online 262
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 149
Brake assistant 105
Brake discs, breaking in 156
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 83
Brake force display 104
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 105
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 104
Brake lights, adaptive 104
Brake pads, breaking in 156
Brakes, BMW maintenance system 293
Brakes, parking brake 69
Brakes, service require‐ ments 83
Brake system, BMW mainte‐ nance system 293
Braking, notes 157
Breakdown assistance 308
Breakdown, transporting the vehicle 310
Breaking in 156
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Combination instrument, referto Instrument cluster 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 72
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 73
Comfort Access– Battery replacement 42
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 16
Compact wheel, inflation pressure 275, 276
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 67
Compartments, refer to Stor‐ age compart‐
ments 147, 148
Compass, digital 141
Computer 81
Computer, displaying infor‐ mation 81
Computer, displays on the Control Display 82
Concierge service 261
Condensation on windows, removing 132
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 158
Condition Based Service CBS 293
Confirmation signals for lock‐ ing/unlocking the vehicle 33
Connecting, mobile phone, refer to Pairing the mobile
phone 237
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 82
Contacts 250, 258
Control Display 19
Control Display, care 315
Control Display, setting the brightness 88
Controller, refer to Con‐ trols 18
Controls and displays 12
Controls, rear DVD sys‐
tem 220
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 105
Convenient operation– Glass sunroof 33– Window 33
Coolant 292
Coolant, checking the level 292
Coolant temperature 80
Cooling function, switching on and off 133
Cooling, maximum 133
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant 292
Cornering Brake Control CBC 105
Corrosion on brake discs 158
Courtesy lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 94
Cradle for telephone or mo‐ bile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 247
Cruise control 118
Cruise control
– Malfunction 119
Cruise control, active 111
Cupholder 149
Curb weight, refer to Weights 320
Current fuel consumption 80
Current location, storing 172
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 91
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 94
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Data, technical 318
Date 79
Date, display format 88
Date, retrieving 79
Date, setting 87
Daytime running lights 91
Defroster, rear window 132
Defrosting windows 132
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 132
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 172
Destination guidance 179
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 177
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 170
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 272
Diesel exhaust fluid, at mini‐ mum 272
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 272
Diesel exhaust fluid, refilling yourself 272
Diesel particulate filter 157
Digital clock 79
Digital compass 141
Digital radio 193
Dimming mirrors 59
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 72
Display in front wind‐ shield 127
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 94
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 315
Displays, cleaning 315
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, coolant 292
Disposal, vehicle battery 305
Distance control, refer to Ac‐ tive Cruise Control 111
Distance, selecting, with Ac‐ tive Cruise Control 113
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
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