2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 106
2010 BMW X5 Manual
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Lamps High beams/ roadside parking lamps vene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual. Activating system 1. Turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 102. 2. With the low beams on, briefly press the turn signal lever toward the high-beam setting. 1 2 3 High beams Headlamp flasher Roadside parking lamps Roadside parking lamps, left or right* You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking. The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up when the high-beam assistant is activated. The system automatically switches the high beams on and off, reacting not only to oncoming traffic and traffic ahead, but also to sufficient illumination, e.g. in built-up areas. Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the resistance point for approx. 1 second, arrow 3. The roadside parking lamps drain the battery. Do not leave them switched on for long periods of time, otherwise it may no longer be possible to start the engine.< Switching high beams on and off manually If you wish or the situation requires it, you can intervene at any time: > If the high-beam assistant has switched on the high beams, but you want to use low beams, simply switch them on using the turn signal lever. This deactivates the highbeam assistant. To reactivate the system, briefly press the turn signal lever toward the high-beam position. > If the high-beam assistant has switched on the low beams, but you want to use high beams, simply switch them on in the usual way. This deactivates the system and you must switch to low beams manually. To reactivate the system, briefly press the turn signal lever toward the high-beam position. Switching off Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction up to the resistance point, arrow 3. High-beam assistant* The concept This system automatically switches the high beams on and off again. The process is controlled by a sensor on the front side of the interior rearview mirror. The Assistant makes sure that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic situation permits. This relieves you of eyestrain and at the same time offers you the best possible visibility. Naturally, you can inter- 104 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG