BMW 2011 X6 M Manual Do Proprietário
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When performing care and maintenance on the
headlamps, please observe the information on
page
headlamps, please observe the information on
page
.
For bulbs for which replacement is not
described and for checking and adjusting
described and for checking and adjusting
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
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.
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
stare into the unfiltered light for several
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.
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Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the
external lamps in cool or humid weather. When
the light is switched on, the condensation evap-
orates after a short time. The headlamp glasses
do not need to be changed.
If there is a large amount of moisture, for exam-
ple if water droplets form in the lamp, have it
checked by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center.
external lamps in cool or humid weather. When
the light is switched on, the condensation evap-
orates after a short time. The headlamp glasses
do not need to be changed.
If there is a large amount of moisture, for exam-
ple if water droplets form in the lamp, have it
checked by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center.
BMW X5: changing lamps
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very long service life and
the probability of a failure is very low. If a lamp
should nevertheless fail, you can continue driv-
ing cautiously with fog lamps
the probability of a failure is very low. If a lamp
should nevertheless fail, you can continue driv-
ing cautiously with fog lamps
*
provided that
this is permitted by the country-specific laws.
Have work on the xenon light unit includ-
ing changing the bulb carried out only by
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
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.
work is carried out improperly.
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Halogen bulbs:
Parking lamps and roadside parking
Parking lamps and roadside parking
lamps, daytime driving lamps
35-Watt bulb, H8
The bulb is pressurized. Therefore, wear
safety glasses and protective gloves.
safety glasses and protective gloves.
Otherwise there is a danger of injuries if the
bulb is accidentally damaged during replace-
ment.
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.
nector and replace.
3.
Install in the reverse order.
Turn signals, front
24-Watt bulb, PY24W
1.
Rotate bulb holder to the left and remove it
along with the bulb.
along with the bulb.
2.
Rotate the bulb to the right along with the
socket and replace.
socket and replace.
3.
Install in the reverse order.
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