BMW 2007 X5 3.0d, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Lights
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Adaptive Head Light*
Principle
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlight con-
trol system that makes it possible to illuminate
the road surface more effectively. The light
cones from the headlights are directed to suit
the road ahead on the basis of steering angle
and other parameters.
On tight bends, e.g. hairpin bends, or when
turning at a junction, one of the front fog lights is
switched on up to a speed of approx. 40 km/h,
approx. 25 mph. This illuminates the inside of
the bend more effectively.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
With the ignition switched on, turn the light
switch to the position for automatic driving
lights control, see page
92 .
A cornering light is activated automatically by
movement of the steering or use of the turn
indicators.
To avoid dazzling drivers of oncoming vehicles,
Adaptive Head Light points towards the front
passenger's side when the car is stationary.
When reversing, only the cornering light is
active and illuminates the zone on the outside of
the bend.
Malfunction
The LED next to the symbol for automatic driv-
ing lights control flashes. Adaptive Head Light
is faulty or has failed. Have the system checked
as soon as possible.
Headlight beam throw
adjustment
Halogen lights
The beam throw of the low-beam headlights
must be adjusted manually to suit the load car-
ried in the car, otherwise the drivers of oncom-
ing vehicles could be dazzled.
The second value in each case applies when
towing a trailer.
Without self-levelling suspension
0 / 1 = 1 to 2 persons without luggage
1 / 1 = 5 persons without luggage
1 / 2 = 5 persons with luggage
2 / 2 = 1 person, load area full
With self-levelling suspension
0 / 1 = 1 to 2 persons without luggage
0 / 0 = 5 persons without luggage
0 / 1 = 5 persons with luggage
1 / 2 = 7 persons with luggage
With two seat rows:
1 / 2 = 1 person, load area full
With three seat rows:
2 / 2 = 1 person, load area full
Comply with rear axle load limit, see page 241
onwards.
Xenon headlights*
The headlight beam throw is regulated auto-
matically, e.g. when accelerating and braking
and to adapt to the different loads being carried.
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