2014 BMW X5 high beam

System limitsPersonal responsibility
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as
a substitute for the driver's personal judgment
of when to use the high beams. Therefore,
manually switch off the high beams in situa‐
tions where this is required to avoid a safety
risk.◀
The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:▷In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.▷In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and
wagons; when driving close to train or ship
traffic; and at animal crossings.▷In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐
coming traffic on freeways.▷In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the
presence of highly reflective signs.▷At low speeds.▷When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
Camera
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
Fog lamps
Front fog lamps
The low beams must be switched on.
Press the button. The green indicator
lamp lights up.
If the automatic headlamp control, refer to
page 100, is activated, the low beams will
come on automatically when you switch on the
front fog lamps.
Instrument lighting
Adjusting The parking lamps or low beams
must be switched on to adjust
the brightness.
Adjust the brightness using the
thumbwheel.
Interior lamps
General information
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps
and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐
cally.
The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐
enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument
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Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
lamp glasses do not need to be changed.
If the headlamps do not dim despite driving
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the
service center check this.
Headlamp setting
The headlamp adjustments can be affected by
changing lamps and bulbs. Therefore after a
change, have the headlamp setting checked
and corrected by Service.
Front lamps, bulb replacement
Xenon headlamps
Hints
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 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.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.At a glance1Parking lamps / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlamp flasher3Turn signal
Xenon headlamps
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
The parking lamps and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
LED headlamps
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 232.
With LED headlamps, all front lamps and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
If an LED fails, switch on the front fog lamps
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Front fog lamps/cornering lamps
Note
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 232.
55-watt bulb, H11.
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Headlamp flasher 75
Headlamp glass 233
Headlamps 233
Headlamps, care 245
Headlamp washer system 75
Headliner 17
Head restraints 50
Head restraints, front 57
Head restraints, rear 58
Head-up Display 97
Head-up Display, care 247
Heating, refer to Parked-car heating 171
Heavy cargo, stowing 195
High-beam Assistant 101
High beams 75
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 101
Hill Descent Control HDC 133
Hills 192
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 131
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 185
Homepage 6
Hood 222
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 190
HUD Head-up Display 97
Hydroplaning 191
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 89
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 89
Identification marks, tires 216
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 222
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 67 Ignition on 67
Indication of a flat tire 108 , 111
Indicator and warning lamps 86
Individual air distribution 166
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 211
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 110
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 93
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Instrument cluster 82
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 84
Instrument lighting 102
Integrated key 34
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 239
Intelligent Safety 112
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 166
Interior equipment 175
Interior lamps 102
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 46
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 61
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 90
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 235
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 78
Jump-starting 241 K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 43
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 78
Knee airbag 104
L
Lamp replacement 232
Lamp replacement, front 233
Lamp replacement, rear 235
Lamps 99
Lamps and bulbs 232
Lane departure warning 125
Lane margin, warning 125
Language on Control Dis‐ play 96
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 195
LATCH child restraint fixing system 65
Launch Control 80
Leather, care 245
LED front fog lamps, bulb re‐ placement 234
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 232
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 246
Light control 100
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 232
Lighting 99
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light switch 99
Load 195
Loading 194
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Locking/unlocking from in‐side 40
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 38
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, central 37
Locking, settings 44
Lock, power window 47
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 66
Low beams 99
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 101
Lower back support 52
Lower tailgate 43
Low-Sulfur Diesel 207
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 196
Lumbar support 52
M
Maintenance 229
Maintenance require‐ ments 229
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 90
Maintenance system, BMW 229
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 86
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 135
Manual air distribution 166
Manual air flow 166
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 71
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 79
Manual operation, backup camera 154
Manual operation, door lock 40 Manual operation, exterior
mirrors 60
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 204
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 151
Manual operation, parking brake 73
Manual operation, Top View 157
Marking on approved tires 219
Marking, run-flat tires 220
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 167
Maximum speed, display 91
Maximum speed, winter tires 220
Measure, units of 96
Medical kit 240
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 59
Menu, EfficientDynamics 200
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, refer to Check Control 86
Microfilter 168
Minimum tread, tires 218
Mirror 60
Mirror memory 59
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 191
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 233
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 63
Moving sun shade 181 Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 57
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 58
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 246
New wheels and tires 218
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 121
No Passing Information 91
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 243
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 229
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 229
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 155
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 206
Odometer 89
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 193
Oil 224
Oil, adding 225
Oil additives 225
Oil change 226
Oil change interval, service requirements 90
Oil filler neck 225
Oil types, alternative 226
Oil types, approved 225
Old batteries, disposal 238 Seite 259Everything from A to ZReference259
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