2007 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 101

Activating Adaptive Head Light and turning lamps Turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 97. The Adaptive Head Light and the turning lamps are active. The automatic headlamp control is switched on. To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic, the Adaptive Head Light is not active when driving in reverse and points toward the passenger side when the vehicle is stopped. When driving in reverse, only the turning lamps are active on both sides. The roadside parking lamps drain the battery. Do not leave them switched on for long periods of time, otherwise it may no longer be possible to start the engine.< Switching off Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up whenever the fog lamps are on. If the automatic headlamp control is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the fog lamps.< Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction up to the resistance point, arrow 3. Fog lamps* Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic headlamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible. High beams/ roadside parking lamps Instrument lighting 1 2 3 High beams Headlamp flasher Roadside parking lamps Roadside parking lamps, left or right* You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking. Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the resistance point, arrow 3. You can control the lighting intensity by using the knurled wheel. 99 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG At a glance