turn signal BMW X5M 2012 User Guide

▷
During heavy brake application.
▷ When the turn signal flashes.
System limits Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for
the driver's personal judgment of the course
of the road and the traffic situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering
wheel; otherwise, you may lose control over the
vehicle.◀
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷ In the event of worn, poorly visible, merging,
diverging,

or multiple lane markings such as
in construction areas.
▷ When the demarcation lines are covered by
snow, ice, dirt or water.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
▷ When the demarcation lines are covered by
objects.
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
▷ When driving toward bright lights.
▷ When the windshield is fogged over, dirty or
covered by a sticker, etc., in front of the in‐
terior rearview mirror.
Malfunctions
Steering wheel vibration
Frequent

activation of the steering wheel vibra‐
tion causes the system to overheat.
This causes the lane departure warning to be‐
come deactivated.
Let the system cool and reactivate it by pressing
the button. Camera
The camera is located on the front of the interior
rearview mirror.
Keep the area in front of the interior rearview
mirror clear.
Brake force display*
The concept
BMW X5
▷
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
▷ During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
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Safety

Volume
▷
"Speed volume": speed-dependent volume
control.
▷ "PDC": volume of the PDC signal* com‐
pared to the entertainment sound output.
▷ "Gong": volume of the signal, such as the
safety belt reminder, compared to the en‐
tertainment sound output.
▷ "Microphone": volume of the microphone*
during a phone call.
▷ "Loudspeak.":
volume of the loudspeakers*
during a phone call.
The following volumes are only stored for the
respective paired telephone:
"Microphone",
"Loudspeak.".
Adjusting the volume
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Volume settings"
4. Select the desired volume setting. 5.
To adjust: turn the controller.
6. To store: press the controller.
Resetting the tone settings
All
tone settings can be reset to the default set‐
ting.
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Reset"
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Selecting a station manually
Station selection via the frequency.
1.
"Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. "Manual"
4. To select the frequency: turn the controller. To store the station: press the controller for an
extended period.
RDS*
RDS
broadcasts additional information, such as
the station name, in the FM wave band. When
playing a station with multiple frequencies, the
system automatically switches to the frequency
with the best reception, if needed.
Switching the RDS on/off
1. "Radio"
2. "FM"
3. Open "Options".
4. "RDS" The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use. HD Radio™ reception*
Many

stations broadcast both analog and digital
signals.
License conditions
HD Radio™ technology manufactured under li‐
cense from iBiquity Digital Corp. U. S. and For‐
eign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD
Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiq‐
uity Digital Corp.
Activating/deactivating digital radio
reception
1. "Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. Open "Options".
4. "HD Radio Reception"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use. This symbol is displayed in the status line
when the audio signal is digital.
In areas in which the station is not continuously
received in digital mode, the playback switches
between analog and digital reception. Due to
time delayed broadcasting, there may be repe‐
titions or interruptions. In this case, switch off
digital radio reception.
Displaying additional information
Some

stations broadcast additional information
on the current track, such as the name of the ar‐
tist.
1. Select the desired station.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Station info"
Selecting a substation This symbol indicates that a main station also
broadcasts additional substations. The station
name of the main station ends in HD1. Station
names

of the substations end in HD2, HD3, etc.
1. Select the desired station.
2. Press the controller.
3. Select the substation.
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5.
The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
6. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan‐
nels.
Selecting channels
You can only listen to enabled channels.
The selected channel is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Via the iDrive
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or the desired cate‐
gory.
4. Select the desired channel. Via the button on the radio
Press the button.
The next channel is selected.
Via direct channel entry
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Set channel"
4. Turn the controller until the desired channel
is reached and press the controller.
Storing a channel
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. If necessary, open "All channels" or the de‐
sired category.
4. Select the desired channel. 5.
Press the controller again.
6. Press the controller again to confirm the
highlighted channel. 7.
Select the desired memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
The channels can also be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons, refer to page 22.
Changing the list view
The
list view changes every time the first symbol
on the navigation bar is pressed.
Information on the channel is displayed. Symbol Meaning

Channel name
Artist
Track Selecting a category
1.
"Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Category"
4. Select the desired category.
Timeshift
Approx. one hour of the program being broad‐
cast on the channel currently being listened to
is

stored in a buffer. Prerequisite: the signal must
be available.
The stored audio track can be played with a de‐
lay following the live broadcast. When the buffer
is full, the older tracks are overwritten. The buf‐
fer is cleared when a new channel is selected.
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▷
The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending
on the mobile phone.
▷ Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter* or place it in the area of the center
console.
▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, please
contact the hotline or service center.
Controls
Adjusting the volume Turn the knob until the desired volume is se‐
lected.
The setting is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
The vehicle automatically adjusts the volume of
the microphone on the telephone and the vol‐
ume of the called party. Depending on the mo‐
bile phone, the volumes may need to be ad‐
justed. The settings can only be created during
a call and must be adjusted separately for each
telephone. The settings are deleted when the
telephone is unpaired.
1. "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Volume settings"
4. Select the desired setting: "Microphone" or
"Loudspeak."
5. To adjust: turn the controller.
6. To store: press the controller. Incoming call
Receiving calls
If

the number of the caller is stored in the phone
book and is transmitted by the network, the
name of the contact is displayed. Otherwise,
only the phone number is displayed.
If more than one phone number is assigned to a
contact, only the name of the contact is dis‐
played.
For calls on the additional telephone, the num‐
ber is only displayed if it is transmitted by the
network.
An incoming call to the additional telephone is
automatically rejected if there is an active call on
the other telephone.
Accepting a call
Press the button on the steering wheel.
or "Accept"
Rejecting a call
"Reject"
Ending a call Press

the button on the steering wheel.
or
1. "Telephone"
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Telephone

3. "End call"
Entering a phone number
Dialing a number
1.
"Telephone"
2. "Dial number"
3. Select the digits individually.
4. Select the symbol.
The phone number can also be entered by voice.
Calls with multiple participants
General information
You can switch between calls or connect two
calls
to a single conference call. These functions
must be supported by the mobile phone and
service provider.
Accepting a call while speaking to
another party
This function might have to be activated by the
service provider and the mobile phone must be
adjusted accordingly.
If a second call comes in during an ongoing call,
a call waiting signal is sounded. "Accept" The call is accepted and the existing call is put
on hold.
Establishing a second call
Establish

an additional call during an active call.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Active calls"
3. "Hold"
The existing call is put on hold. 4.
Dial the new phone number or select it from
a list. "Return"
The call on hold is resumed.
Switching between two calls, hold call
The active call is displayed in color.
The call on hold is displayed in gray. "Swap calls"
The call on hold is resumed.
Establishing a conference call
Two calls can be connected to a single tele‐
phone conference call.
1. Establish two calls.
2. "Conference call"
When terminating a conference call, both calls
are ended. If one call is terminated by another
party, the other call can be continued.
Switching the microphone to mute
When a call is active, the microphone can be
muted.
1. "Telephone"
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Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use
a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or
hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes LED
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls, displays and other equipment in
your vehicle.
These light-emitting diodes, which operate us‐
ing a concept similar to that applied in conven‐
tional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1
light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never stare
into the unfiltered light for several hours; other‐
wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When the
light is switched on, the condensation evapo‐
rates after a short time. The headlamp glasses
do not need to be changed.
If there is a large amount of moisture, e.g., water
droplets form in the lamp, have the lamp
checked by your service center.
BMW X5: bulb replacement
Xenon headlamps
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps* and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with
local regulations. Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have
any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is car‐
ried out improperly.◀
Parking lamps, roadside parking lamps,
daytime running lights*
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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.
Side marker lamps, rear
Contact
the service center for bulb replacement.
Tail lamps
▷ Turn signal, brake lamp: 21-watt bulb,
P21W.
▷ Brake force display: 21-watt bulb, P21W.
▷ Backup lamp: 16-watt bulb, W16W
▷ Tail lamp: LED technology.
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Arrangement of tail lamps
1
Tail lamp
2 Brake force display
3 Brake lamp
4 Tail lamp/side marker lamp
5 Backup lamp
6 Turn signal
Turn signals, brake lamps and backup
lamps
The
bulbs are integrated in a single bulb holder.
1. Open the side panel in the cargo area.
2. Remove the first aid kit* and warning trian‐
gle* if necessary. Fold up the insulation. 3.
Press the button, arrow 1, down, press the
catches, arrows 2, outward slightly, and re‐
move the bulb holder.
4. Apply gentle pressure to the P21W bulb
while

turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.
Remove the W16W bulb and replace.
5. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
6. Remount the side panel. Brake Force Display
1.
Carefully remove the cover in the tailgate
panel with a screwdriver. 2.
Push the catch on the bulb holder to the left,
arrow, and remove it. 3.
Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turn‐
ing

it to the left for removal and replacement.
4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
5. Before installing the cap, unclip the cargo
area lamp.
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Replacing components

Side marker lamps
5-watt bulb, WY5W XLL
1.
Rotate the bulb holder to the left and re‐
move. 2.
Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and re‐
place.
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 signal, backup lamp: 21-watt bulb,
H21W.
▷ Brake lamp, brake force display: 21-watt
bulb, P21W
▷ Tail lamp: LED technology.
Contact
your service center in the event of a
malfunction. Arrangement of tail lamps
1
Brake force display/rear lamps
2 Brake lamp/rear lamp
3 Backup lamp
4 Turn signal
Brake lamps
1. Open the side panel in the cargo area.
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 turn‐
ing

it to the left for removal and replacement.
5. Install in the reverse order.
Turn signal
1. Open the side panel in the cargo area.
2. Remove the first aid kit* and warning trian‐
gle* if necessary.
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Replacing components

Camera, refer to Backup cam‐
era 112
Camera, Side View 117
Camera, Top View 116
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 135
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 278
Car care products 286
Care 285
Care, displays 287
Care, vehicle 286
Cargo 144
Cargo area
– Comfort Access 38
Cargo area, capacities 292
Cargo area, enlarging 133
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 84
Cargo area lid, refer to Tail‐ gate 33, 36
Cargo area, opening/closing, refer to Lower tailgate 36
Cargo area, opening/closing, refer to Tailgate 33, 36
Cargo area, opening from the inside 34
Cargo area, opening from the outside 34
Cargo area, refer to Cargo area 132
Cargo cover, refer to Luggage compartment roller
cover 132
Cargo, securing with ski bag, refer to Securing cargo 139
Cargo straps, securing cargo 146
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 28
Carpet, care 287
Car phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 134
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 216
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing,
refer to Connecting elec‐
trical devices 131 Car wash 285
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 142
CBC, refer to Cornering Brake Control 96
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 268
CD/DVD 181
CD/DVD changer 185
CD/DVD in rear 201
CD/DVD notes 187
CD, refer to Playing audio tracks,

rear DVD system 206
CDs, storing 188
Cell phone 216
Cell phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 134
Center armrest, front 134
Center armrest, rear 135
Center brake lamp 273, 275
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 16
Central locking
– Comfort Access 37
– From the inside 33
– Setting the unlocking char‐ acteristics 30
Central locking system
– From the outside 29
– Principle 29
Central screen, refer to Control
Display 19
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 260
Chassis number, refer to En‐ gine compartment 263
Check Control 76
Children, transporting 56
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 57
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 56
Child safety locks 60
Child seat, mounting 56 Child seats, refer to Transport‐
ing children safely 56
Chrome parts, care 286
Cigarette lighter, connecting electrical devices 131
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 130
Cigarette lighter socket 131
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 122
Cleaning, displays 287
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 285
Clock 71
Clock, 12h/24h mode 79
Closing
– From the inside 33
– From the outside 30
Clothes hooks 135
Cockpit 12
Cold

start, refer to Starting the
engine 62
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 66
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 67
Comfort Access
– Battery replacement 39
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 16
Compact

wheel, inflation pres‐
sure 252, 253
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 61
Compartments, refer to Stor‐ age compartments 134, 135
Compass, digital 129
Computer 73
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 73
Computer, displays on the Control Display 74
Concierge service 238
Condensation on windows, re‐ moving 121
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