high beam BMW X5 4.4I 2005 E53 User Guide
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160n
Lamps and bulbs 2 Halogen high beams H1 bulb, 55 watts 
The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and pro-
tective gloves. Failure to comply with 
this precaution could lead to injury if the 
bulb is accidentally damaged during 
replacement.< 
1. Remove the cover
2. Disconnect the plug 
3. Unhook wire spring
4. Remove and replace the bulb. 530de359
3 Parking lamps and roadside 
parking lamps 10 watt bulb: H 10 W
1. Remove the cover
2. Disconnect the plug
3. Turn reflector module with bulb to 
left and remove
4. Replace module with bulb.Xenon lamps
* 
The operating life of these lamp units 
is extremely long and the likelihood of 
failure very low, provided that they are 
not switched on and off a very great 
number of times. If one of these bulbs 
should nevertheless fail, it is possible 
to continue driving with great caution 
using the fog lamps, provided traffic 
laws in your area do not prohibit this. 
To avoid risk of potentially fatal 
injuries: owing to the extremely 
high voltages at which these units oper-
ate, service work should always be 
entrusted to qualified personnel.< Front turn signals/side-marker 
lamps S 8 bulb 
Please contact a BMW Sports Activity 
Vehicle center in case of a malfunction. 
Side turn signals 5 watt bulb: W 5 W or WY 5 W
*
1. Use finger pressure against the rear 
end of the lamp, refer to arrow, to 
press it forward for removal 
2. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb 
while turning it to the left and pull it 
out 
3. Replace the bulb.530de304 
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Everything from A to Z
189n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
For information on breaking 
in the differential, refer to 
Engine and differential136
Front airbags57
Front fog lamps105
replacing bulbs161
Fuel
average 
consumption83,90
display78
quality26
volume, refer to 
Capacities181
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gage78
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gage78
Fuel filler door24
manual operation24
Fuel tank capacity, refer to 
Capacities181
Fuel-saving driving, refer to 
Energy control77
Fuses169
G
Garage-door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal 
remote control117
Gasoline display, refer to 
Fuel gage78Gasoline, refer to Fuel 
quality26
Gear display67
Gearshift lever, manual 
transmission66
General driving notes137
Glove compartment120
Grills, refer to 
Ventilation109,114
Gross weight, refer to 
Weights180
Ground clearance139
H
Hand lamp, refer to 
Rechargeable 
flashlight120
Handbrake66
indicator lamp19,21
Hands-free microphone, 
refer to Portable 
phone119
Hands-free system119
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control97
Head airbags57
Head restraints47
Headlamp control, 
automatic103
Headlamp cover, care, refer 
to Caring for your vehicle 
brochureHeadlamp flasher70
indicator lamp22
Headlamp washer 
reservoir150
volume, refer to Filling 
capacities181
Headlamp washing system
headlamp washing72
washer fluid150
Headlamps
care, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
replacing bulbs159
Heated mirrors54
Heated rear window
air conditioner108
automatic climate 
control113
Heated seats52
Heated steering wheel53
Heating
exterior mirror54
rear window108,113
seats52
steering wheel53
Heating and 
ventilation107,110
Heating while stationary113
Heavy cargo, refer to 
Loading132
Heavy-duty cargo straps, 
refer to Cargo loading132Height adjustment
seats45,46
steering wheel52
Height, refer to 
Dimensions179
High beams104
headlamp flasher70
indicator lamp22
replacing bulbs160
High temperatures137
Hill Descent Control HDC97
Hills138,140
Holder for cups121
Hood148
Horn14
Hot exhaust system137
Hotel function30
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to DBC94
Hydraulic system, brakes19
Hydroplaning137,145
I
Ice warning76
Identification, tire143
Ignition64
Ignition key30
Ignition lock64
Immobilizer function91
Imprint4