2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 253
2010 BMW X5 Manual
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When performing care and maintenance on the headlamps, please observe the information on page 247. For bulbs for which replacement is not described and for checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.< 1. Turn the cover to the left and remove. Light-emitting diodes LEDs Light-emitting diodes installed behind translucent 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 lightemitting diodes. Do not remove the covers, and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours, as irritation of the retina could result.< 2. Turn the bulbs to the left, pull off the connector and replace. 3. Install in the reverse order. Turn signals, front 24-Watt bulb, PY24W 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 driving cautiously with fog lamps* provided that this is permitted by the country-specific laws. Have work on the xenon light unit including 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 personnel. Due to the high voltage present in the system, there is a danger of fatal injuries when work is carried out improperly.< 2. Install in the reverse order. 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 correspondingly trained personnel. Tail lamps > Turn signals, brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W 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 replacement.< 251 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG Reference > Rear lamp: LED technology. In case of a defect, please go to a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair Mobility Halogen bulbs: Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, daytime driving lamps > Backup lamps and brake force display: 16watt bulb, W16W Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance