high beam BMW X5 2015 F15 Owner's Manual

Automatic headlight con‐
trol   105
Adaptive Light Control   106
High-beam Assistant   106Instrument lighting  108Night Vision, switch on/switch off
heat image   1277Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal   76High beams, head‐
light flasher   76High-beam Assistant   106Roadside parking lights   105On-board computer  988Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed  151,  145Resume speed   151,  145Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   145Cruise control on/off, inter‐
rupt   151Cruise control, reduce dis‐
tance   145Cruise control, increase dis‐
tance   145Cruise control rocker switch   151,  1459Shift paddles   8310Instrument cluster   8511Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  26Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   9712Steering column stalk, rightWiper  77Rain sensor   78Clean the windshields and head‐
lights   77Rear window wiper in Canadian
models   79Rear window wiper   79Cleaning rear window   7913Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   70Auto Start/Stop function   7114Horn, total area15Steering wheel heating  6316Adjust steering wheel  63Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,
the ignition is automatically switched off for the
following reasons:▷Opening or closing the driver's door.▷Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.▷When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio-ready state if the lights
are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped,
the daytime running lights are activated.
Starting the engine
Information DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color‐
less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex‐
haust gases can also accumulate outside of
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the
exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila‐
tion.◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can put itself into
motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
▷Set the parking brake.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the
front wheels in the direction of the curb.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure
the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel chock.◀CAUTION
In the case of repeated starting attempts
or repeated starting in quick succession, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.
The catalytic converter can overheat. There is
risk of property damage. Avoid repeated start‐
ing in quick succession.◀
Diesel engine
If the engine is cold and temperatures are be‐
low approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may
be delayed somewhat due to automatic pre‐
heating.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Steptronic transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Engine stop
Information WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
move the vehicle and endanger themselves
and traffic, e.g. with the following actions:
▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing of doors or windows.▷Shifting the selector lever into neutral.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting
and lock the vehicle.◀
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▷On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the
front wheels in the direction of the curb.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure
the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel chock.◀
The parking brake can be released manually in
the event of a power failure or electrical fault.
Unlocking If the parking brake has been released man‐
ually in response to a malfunction, only quali‐
fied technicians should return it to operation.
1.Open the left side trim in the trunk.2.Remove the first-aid kit and warning trian‐
gle.3.Insert the screwdriver from the onboard
vehicle tool kit under the cargo floor panel
into the strap of the release point, see ar‐
row.4.Forcefully pull the screwdriver up against
the mechanical resistance until you notice
a marked increase in the resistance and
the parking brake releases audibly.5.Stow the screwdriver, warning triangle and
first-aid kit, and close the left side trim in
the trunk.
After a power failure
WARNING
The function of the parking brake is not
ensured if it was unlocked manually without
power loss. There is risk of an accident. Only
operate the parking brake if it was unlocked
manually due to a power loss.◀
Putting the parking brake into
operation1.Switch on the ignition.2. Press the switch while stepping on
the brake pedal or selector lever position P
is set.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher
Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mirror When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold
in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
The turn signal lever returns into is starting po‐
sition after actuation.
To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to
the resistance point.
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Triple turn signal activationSlightly tap lever.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High beams, headlight flasher
▷High beams, arrow 1.▷High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.Washer/wiper system Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry,
as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly.
Information CAUTION
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper
motor overheat on switching on. There is risk of property damage. Defrost the windshield
prior to switching the wipers on.◀
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, damage may occur to parts of the vehicle or body parts can be jammed. There is
risk of injuries or risk of property damage.
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off
when the wipers are in the folded away state
and the wipers are folded in when switching
on.◀
Switching on
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Normal wiper speed: tap up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
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High-beam AssistantHigh-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are activated and off auto‐
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐
uation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 106.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
Automatic Hold Function is activated. The vehicle is au‐
tomatically held in place when it is sta‐
tionary.
For more information, see Automatic Hold, re‐
fer to page 74.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page 77.
General lamps
Check Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.
Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol
in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐
trol message and the meaning of the indicator
and warning lights.Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.▷ "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.▷ "Service request"
Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair
shop.▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press and hold PC button on blinker lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be faded for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
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E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or
hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under
these conditions, you should always switch on
the lights manually.
Daytime running lights Position of switch:
, ,
The daytime running lights light up when the
ignition is switched on. After the ignition is
switched off, the parking lights light up in posi‐
tion
.
Activating/deactivating In some countries, daytime running lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐
vate the daytime running lights.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Daytime running lamps"
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Adaptive Light Control
The concept Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlight
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐
rameters, the light from the headlight follows
the course of the road.
In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or
when turning, an additional, corner-illuminating
lamp is switched on that lights up the inside of
the curve when the vehicle is moving below a
certain speed.
Activating
Position of switch
with the ignition
switched on.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐
er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The turning lights are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the turning lights may
be automatically switched on regardless of the
steering angle.
Self-leveling headlights The self-leveling headlights compensate for
acceleration and braking operations in order
not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieve
optimum illumination of the roadway.
Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed.
Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
High-beam Assistant
The concept When the low beams are activated, this system
automatically switches the high beams on and
off or suppresses the light in the areas that
blind oncoming traffic. The procedure is con‐
trolled by a camera on the front of the interior
rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the
high beams are activated whenever the traffic
situation allows. The driver can intervene at
any time and switch the high beams on and off
as usual. In the low speed range, the high
beams are not switched on by the system.
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Activating1.Depending on the equipment, turn the light
switch into position
or .
2.Press button on the turn signal lever, ar‐
row.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
When the low beams are on, the lights are au‐
tomatically brightened or dimmed.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams. Depend‐
ing on the version of the system in the vehicle, the high beams may not switch off for oncom‐
ing vehicles, but may only be dimmed in the
areas that blind oncoming traffic. In this case,
the blue indicator light will stay on.
Switching the high beams on and off
manually
▷High beams on, arrow 1.▷High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
The High-beam Assistant can be switched off
when manually adjusting the light.
To reactivate the high-beam Assistant, press
the button on the turn signal lever, refer to
page 107.
System limits
The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of
when to use the high beams. In situation that require this, therefore switch off manually.
The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:
▷In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.▷When detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders
and wagons; when driving close to train or
ship traffic; and at animal crossings.▷In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐
coming traffic on freeways.▷In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the
presence of highly reflective signs.▷When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
Fog lights
Front fog lights
The low beams must be switched on.
Press button. The green indicator
lamp lights up.
If the automatic headlight control, refer to
page 105, is activated, the low beams will
come on automatically when you switch on the
front fog lights.
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When the high beams or headlight flasher are
activated, the front fog lights are not switched
on.
Instrument lighting Adjusting The parking lights or low beams
must be switched on to adjust
the brightness.
Adjust the brightness with the
thumbwheel.
Interior lights
General information The interior lights, footwell lights, access lights
and courtesy lights are controlled automati‐
cally.
Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐
trols brightness of some of these features.
Overview1Interior lights2Reading lamp
Switching the interior lights on and off Press button.
To switch off permanently: press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
Switch back on: press button.
Reading lights Press button.
Reading lights are located at the front and rear
next to the interior lights.
Ambient light Depending on your optional features lighting
can be adjusted for some lights in the interior.
Selecting color scheme
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Lighting design"4.Select desired setting.
To deactivate the ambient light: "Off".
Setting the brightness On the Control Display:
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placement be performed by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
WARNING
Too intensive brightness can irritate or
damage the retina of the eye. There is risk of
injuries. Do not look directly into the headlights
or other light sources for an extended period of
time. Do not remove the LED covers.◀
Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the lights switched on, the con‐
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlight glass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the lights switched on,
increasing humidity forms, e. g. water droplets
in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends having it checked by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
Headlight setting The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. After the headlight
adjustment was changed, have it checked and,
if necessary, corrected by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.Front lights, bulb replacement
Xenon headlights
Information
Because of the long service life of these bulbs,
the likelihood of failure is very low. Switching
the lights on and off frequently shortens their
service life.
If a bulb fails, turn on the front fog lights and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with local regulations.
DANGER
There can be high voltage in the lighting
system. There is danger to life. The manufac‐
turer of your vehicle recommends that the work on the lighting system including bulb re‐
placement be performed by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
contact a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Overview1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher3Turn signal
Xenon headlights
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
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Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐amic glass sunroof 49
Glove compartment 183
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 261
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 175
Hazard warning flashers 248
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 140
Head airbags 109
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 105
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 105
Headlight flasher 77
Headlight glass 242
Headlights 242
Headlights, care 255
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 58
Head restraints, rear 59
Head-up Display 101
Head-up Display, care 257
Heavy cargo, stowing 197
High-beam Assistant 106
High beams 77
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 106
Hill Descent Control HDC 140
Hills 194
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 137
Holder for beverages 186
Homepage 6
Hood 230
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 193
HUD Head-up Display 101
Hydroplaning 193 I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning 93
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 93
Identification marks, tires 221
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Ignition off 69
Ignition on 69
Indication of a flat tire 113 , 117
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 89
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 89
Individual air distribution 169
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 215
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 116
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 98
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 113
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Instrument cluster 85
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 85
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 86
Instrument lighting 108
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 248
Intelligent Safety 118 Intensity, AUTO pro‐
gram 169
Interior equipment 174
Interior lights 108
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 46
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 63
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 95
Interval mode 78
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 244
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 81
Jump-starting 249
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 43
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 81
Knee airbag 110
L Label on recommended tires 224
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection 133
Lamp replacement 241
Lamp replacement, front 242
Lamp replacement, rear 244
Lane departure warning 131 Seite 268ReferenceEverything from A to Z268
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