Triple turn signal activationPress the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
This function can be activated or deactivated:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Washer/wiper system Notes Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor
may be damaged.◀
Do not use the wipers on a dry wind‐
shield
Do not use the wipers on a dry windshield; oth‐
erwise, the wiper blades may wear more rap‐
idly or become damaged.◀
At a glance1Switching on wipers2Switching off wipers or brief wipe3Activating/deactivating the rain sensor4Cleaning the windshield and headlamps5Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor
Switching on wipers
Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press up once.
The system switches to operation in the inter‐
mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press up twice or press once beyond the re‐
sistance point.
The system switches to normal speed when
the vehicle is stationary.
Switching off wipers or brief wipe
Press the wiper lever down, arrow 2.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentThis 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.
Tool kit
The tool kit is stowed under the cargo floor
panel in the cargo area.
Wiper blade replacement Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Front1.Fold up the wiper arm.2.Press the release button on the wiper arm,
see arrow 1.3.Pull off the wiper blade toward the front,
see arrow 2.
BMW X5: 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.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Notes
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
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Vehicle– Identification number 236– Identification number, refer
to Engine compartment 288
Vehicle battery, chang‐
ing 304
Vehicle, breaking in 156
Vehicle care 313
Vehicle care, refer to Care 312
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle jack 302
Vehicle paint 313
Vehicle storage 315
Vehicle, switching off 69
Vehicle wash 312
Ventilation 134
Ventilation, 3rd row seats 135
Ventilation, automatic climate control in rear 137
Ventilation, draft-free 134
Ventilation, in rear 135
Ventilation, refer to Parked-
car ventilation 137
Vents of automatic climate control 130
Version of the navigation data 168
Video playback 202
Voice activation
– Navigation 176
Voice activation, mobile
phone 245
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 322
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 190
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 85
Warning signal volumes 191
Warning triangle 308
Washer/wiper system 73
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 74
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 75
Washer/wiper system, wind‐ shield washer nozzles 74
Washer fluid 75
Washer fluid reservoir 75
Washing, vehicle 312
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 143
Water on roads, refer to Driv‐ ing through water 157
Weights 320
Welcome lamps 90
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 318
Wheel change 302
Wheels and tires 275
Wheels, changing 285
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 318
Window, convenient opera‐ tion 33
Windows– Safety switch 44
Windows, defrosting and de‐
fogging, automatic climate
control 132
Windows, pinch protec‐ tion 44
Windshield, cleaning 74
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 132
Windshield wash 73
Windshield washer fluid 75
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow 74
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 75
Windshield wash, washer fluid 75
Windshield wash, washer
nozzles 74
Windshield wiper blades, changing 295
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 73
Winter diesel 271
Winter storage, care 315
Winter tires, setting the speed limit 86
Winter tires, suitable tires 286
Winter tires, tread 284
Wiper blades, changing 295
Wiper fluid 75
Wood, care 314
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Working in the engine com‐ partment 289
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 295
X xDrive 107
Xenon headlamps 296, 299
Y Your individual vehicle– Settings, refer to Personal
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