BMW x5 2003 User Manual

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Interior lamps 
The interior lamps operate automati-
cally. 
Switching the interior lamps on 
and off manually
Press the button briefly.
If you want the interior lamps to remain 
off all the time, press and hold the 
button for approx. 3 seconds.
Press the button briefly to revert to 
normal operation. 
The button for the interior lamps in the 
rear passenger area only switches 
these lamps on and off. 
Front reading lamps
*
Switched on and off with the button 2 
next to each lamp.
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Rear reading lamps
*
Switched on and off with the button 
next to each lamp, refer to arrows.
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Footwell and cargo area lamps
The lamps are controlled in the same 
manner as the front interior lamps.
Front area lighting
*
 
This lighting system in the two exterior 
mirrors illuminates the ground in the 
area near the two front doors. It is also 
controlled in the same manner as the 
front interior lamps, but it does not 
function while the vehicle is moving. 
In order to prevent battery dis-
charge, all of the lamps in the 
vehicle are switched off automatically 
approx. 15 minutes after the ignition 
key is turned to position 0.
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