turn signal bulb BMW X5 XDRIVE 30I 2010 E70 Owner's Manual
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Locking
1.Pull out the releasing tool. 
The transmission lock is engaged again.
2.If necessary, insert the lock
* and lock it.
3.Close the cover in the bottom of the cup 
holder and lay in the mat again.
4.Close the cover of the cup holder and stow 
the releasing tool.
Information on jump starting and towing, from 
page262.
Turn signals/headlamp 
flasher/high beams
1High beams
2Headlamp flasher
3Turn signals
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever up to the 
resistance point.
Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator 
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb 
needs to be replaced.<
Signaling briefly
Press lever to resistance point and hold for as 
long as you wish to signal.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever up to the resistance point. The 
turn signal flashes three times.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
1."Settings"
2."Lighting"
3."Triple turn signal"
 Triple turn signal activation is activated and 
is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Washer/wiper system
1Switching on wipers
2Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or 
rain sensor
*
4Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
5Setting interval for intermittent wipe or sen-
sitivity of the rain sensor
*
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When performing care and maintenance on the 
headlamps, please observe the information on 
page247.
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-
c e n t  l e n s e s  s e r v e  a s  t h e  l i g h t  s o u r c e  f o r  m a n y  o f  
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.
Do not remove the covers, and never 
stare into the unfiltered light for several 
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
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.
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.<
Halogen bulbs:
Parking lamps and roadside parking 
lamps, daytime driving lamps
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.<1.Turn the cover to the left and remove.
2.Turn the bulbs to the left, pull off the con-
nector 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.
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 cor-
respondingly trained personnel.
Tail lamps
>Turn signals, brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, 
P21W
>Backup lamps and brake force display: 16-
watt bulb, W16W
>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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Replacing components
252 procedures with correspondingly trained 
personnel.
Arrangement of tail lamps
1Rear lamp
2Brake force display
3Turn signal
4Brake lamp/rear lamp/side marker lamp
5Backup lamp
6Brake lamp
Brake lamps
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary. Fold up the insulation.
3.Rotate the relevant bulb socket to the left 
and remove.
4.Remove the upper bulb for replacement.
Apply gentle pressure to the lower bulb 
while turning it to the left for removal and 
replacement.
5.Remount the side panel.
Turn signal
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary. Fold up the insulation.
3.Rotate the bulb socket to the left and 
remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
5.Remount the side panel.
Backup lamp
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary. Fold up the insulation.
3.Rotate the bulb socket to the left and 
remove.
4.Remove the bulb for replacement.
5.Remount the side panel.
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Replacing components
254 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.<
Parking lamps and roadside parking 
lamps, daytime driving lamps
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.<
1.Turn the cover to the left and remove.
2.Left side of vehicle:
Rotate the bulb holder to the right, refer to 
arrow, and remove.
Right side of vehicle:
Rotate the bulb holder to the left and 
remove.
3.Disconnect plug and replace bulb.
4.Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps
5-Watt bulb, WY5W XLL
1.Rotate the bulb holder to the left and 
remove.
2.Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and 
replace.
3.Install in the reverse order.
Turn signals, front
24-Watt bulb, PY24W
1.Rotate bulb holder to the left and remove it 
along with the bulb.
2.Rotate the bulb to the right along with the 
socket and replace.
3.Install in the reverse order.
Tail lamps
>Turn signals, backup lamps: 21-watt bulb, 
H21W
>Brake lamps, brake force display: 21-watt 
bulb, P21W
>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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procedures with correspondingly trained 
personnel.
Arrangement of tail lamps
1Brake force display/rear lamps
2Brake lamp/rear lamp
3Backup lamp
4Turn signal
Brake lamps
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary.
3.Rotate the relevant bulb socket to the left 
and remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
5.Install in the reverse order.
Turn signal
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary.3.Remove bulb holder along with bulb and 
replace.
4.Install in the reverse order.
Backup lamp
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary.
3.Remove bulb holder along with bulb and 
replace.
4.Install in the reverse order.
Brake force display
1.Carefully remove the cover in the liftgate 
panel with a screwdriver.
2.Rotate the bulb socket to the left and 
remove.
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Mobility
Transmission positions, refer 
to Automatic transmission 
with Steptronic64
Transporting children 
safely55
Transport securing device, 
refer to Securing cargo134
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tread depth236
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer71
Trip odometer71
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions269
Turn signals67
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs251,254
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR235
Units
– average fuel 
consumption80
– temperature80
Universal garage-door 
opener, refer to Integrated 
universal remote 
control115
Universal remote control115
Unlocking
– from inside30
– liftgate28
– setting behavior28
– using remote control27
– without key, refer to Comfort 
access35
Unlocking and locking doors 
using remote control27
Unlocking without key, refer to 
Comfort access35
Updating the navigation 
data140
USB audio interface183
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal258
– refer to Replacing battery37
V
Valve screw caps, refer to 
After mounting258
VCD173
Vehicle
– battery258
– breaking-in130
– loading133
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions269
– parking60
– storing249
– weights271
Vehicle care, refer to Care246
Vehicle jack257
– jacking points257
Ventilation111
– draft-free111
– in the rear111
– rear automatic climate 
control113
– 3rd row seats112
– while stationary114
Vent outlets of automatic 
climate control107
Vents, refer to Ventilation111
Video menu174
Video playback173
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance through voice 
instructions152
Voice activation system22
– short commands273
Voice instructions for 
navigation system152
– repeating152
– switching on/off152
– volume152
Volume160
– audio sources160
– mobile phone205
– voice instructions152
Volume balance, tone 
setting161
Volume of warning tones81
W
Warning lamps, refer to 
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Warning tone, volume81
Warning triangle261
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models244
Washer/wiper system67
– rain sensor68
– washer fluid69
– windshield washer 
nozzles68
Washer fluid69
– capacity of the reservoir69
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water132
Water penetration247
Waveband for radio163
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth236
Weather reports165
Website4
Weights271
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to New wheels and tires237
Wheel/tire damage236
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions269
Wheels and tires229
Width, refer to 
Dimensions269
Windows37
– convenience operation28
– convenience operation from 
outside29
– convenience operation with 
comfort access36
– opening, closing37
– pinch protection system38
– safety switch38
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