BMW x5 2000 Manual Do Utilizador

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Lamps and bulbs

The lamps and bulbs are essential fac-
tors contributing to the safety of your
vehicle. For this reason, follow the in-
structions below carefully when replac-
ing a bulb. If you are not familiar with
any of the procedures, consult your au-
thorized BMW center.

Do not touch the glass portion of a
new bulb with your bare hands

since even small amounts of impurities
burn into the surface and reduce the
service life of the bulb. Use a clean
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-
rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic
base.

A replacement bulb set is available from
your BMW center.

Whenever working on the electri-
cal system, switch off the electri-

cal accessory you are working on or
disconnect the cable from the negative
terminal of the battery. Failure to do this
could result in short circuits.
To prevent injuries and damage, com-
ply with any instructions provided by
the bulb manufacturer.

The illustration shows the right-hand
engine compartment.

For checking and adjusting head-
lamp aim, please contact your

BMW center.

1 Low beams

H7 bulb, 55 watts

The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and pro-

tective gloves. Failure to comply with
this precaution could lead to injury if the
bulb is accidentally damaged during re-
placement.

1 Turn the bulb holder to the left (arrow)

and remove.

2 Remove and replace the bulb.

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2 High beams

HB3 bulb, 60 watts

The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and pro-

tective gloves. Failure to comply with
this precaution could lead to injury if the
bulb is accidentally damaged during re-
placement.

1 Turn the bulb holder to the left and

remove.

2 Disconnect the plug.
3 Plug the new bulb holder with bulb

into the plug connector. Be sure that
it is securely engaged.

4 Install in the opposite order.

When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following:

Do not clean by wiping with a dry
cloth (scratches). Never use abra-
sives or strong solvents to clean the
covers.

Remove dirt and contamination (such
as insects) by soaking with BMW Car
Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty
of water.

Always use a deicer spray to remove
accumulated ice and snow – never
use a scraper.