When performing care and maintenance on the
headlamps, please observe the information on
page 247.
1.
Turn the cover to the left and remove.
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.
2.
3.
Turn the bulbs to the left, pull off the con-
nector and replace.
Install in the reverse order.
Turn signals, front
24-Watt bulb, PY24W
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
1.
Unscrew bulb holder with bulb to the left,
refer to arrow, and replace.
BMW X5: changing lamps
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very long service life and
the probability of a failure is very low. If a lamp
should nevertheless fail, you can continue driv-
ing cautiously with fog lamps* provided that
this is permitted by the country-specific laws.
2.
Install in the reverse order.
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.<
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
Halogen bulbs:
Parking lamps and roadside parking
lamps, daytime driving lamps
>
Turn signals, brake lamps: 21-watt bulb,
P21W
>
Backup lamps and brake force display: 16-
watt bulb, W16W
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.<
Rear lamp: LED technology.
In case of a defect, please go to a BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a work-
shop that works according to BMW repair
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