BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

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Replacing components
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When performing care and maintenance on the 
headlamps, please observe the information on 
page
For bulbs for which replacement is not 
described and for checking and adjusting 
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
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Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of 
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These 
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a 
concept similar to that applied in conventional 
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never 
stare into the unfiltered light for several 
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.
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BMW X5: changing lamps
Xenon light
These bulbs have a very long service life and 
the probability of a failure is very low. If one of 
these bulbs should nevertheless fail, it is possi-
ble to continue driving with great caution using 
the fog lamps, provided traffic laws in your area 
do not prohibit this.
Have work on the xenon light unit includ-
ing changing the bulb carried out only by 
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a 
workshop that works according to BMW repair 
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel. Due to the high voltage present in the 
system, there is a danger of fatal injuries when 
work is carried out improperly.
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Halogen bulbs:
Parking lamps and roadside parking 
lamps, daytime driving lamps
35-Watt bulb, H8
The bulb is pressurized. Therefore, wear 
safety glasses and protective gloves. 
Otherwise there is a danger of injuries if the 
bulb is accidentally damaged during replace-
ment.
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1.
Turn the cover to the left and remove.
2.
Turn the bulbs to the left, pull off the con-
nector and replace.
3.
Install in the reverse order.
Turn signals, front
24-Watt bulb, PY24W
1.
Unscrew bulb holder with bulb to the left, 
refer to arrow, and replace.
2.
Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps, rear
To replace, please go to a BMW Sports Activity 
Vehicle Center or a workshop that works 
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.
Tail lamps
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Turn signals, brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, 
P21W
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Backup lamps and brake force display: 16-
watt bulb, W16W
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Rear lamp: LED technology. 
In case of a defect, please go to a BMW 
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