BMW X5 4.8is SAV 2004 - Manual (Page 105)

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Adaptive Head Light * High beams/roadside parking lamps
The concept
Adaptive Head Light is a variable head-
lamp control system that enables better
illumination of the road surface.
Depending on the steering angle and
other assumptions, the light from the
headlamp follows the course of the
road.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
In ignition key position 2, turn
the light switch to the position
Automatic headlamp control,
refer to page 102 .
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the
Adaptive Head Light
> is not active when driving in reverse
> when stopped only active toward
passenger's side.
Malfunction
The LED next to the symbol for auto-
matic headlamp control flashes. Adap-
tive Head Light is faulty or has failed.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Roadside parking lamps
Roadside parking lamps,
left and right
*
As an additional feature, you can illumi-
nate your vehicle on either side for
parking, if you wish to do so:
With the ignition key in position 0,
engage the lever in the appropriate turn
signal position.
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