Lights And Bulbs; Xenon Headlights - BMW X5 2016 Owner's Manual

3. Fold open the holder.
4. Slide wiper blade out of the wiper arm.
5. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on
until it you hear it snap into the holder.
6. Fold down the wipers.
Replacing the rear wiper blade
1. Fold up the wiper arm.
2. Turn the wiper blade all the way back.
3. Continue turning the wiper blade all the
way so that it pops out of the holder.
4. Press the new wiper blade into the holder
until you hear it snap into place.
5. Fold the wipers in.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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Replacing components
Lamp and bulb replacement
General information
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you have appropriate work performed by a
dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop if you are unfami‐
liar with it or if it has not been described here.
A spare lamp box is available from a dealer's
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
Information

Lights and bulbs

WARNING
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Con‐
tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is
risk of injuries. Only change bulbs after they
have cooled off.◀
WARNING
Work on switched-on lighting systems
can cause short circuits. There is risk of inju‐
ries or risk of property damage. When working
on the lighting system, switch off the lamps in
question. If necessary, heed the bulb manufac‐
turer's instructions.◀
CAUTION
Contaminated bulbs reduce their service
life. There is risk of property damage. Do not
hold new bulbs with your bare hands. Use a
clean cloth or something similar, or hold the
bulb by its base.◀

Xenon headlights

DANGER
There can be high voltage in the lighting
system. There is danger to life. The manufac‐
turer of your vehicle recommends that the
work on the lighting system including bulb re‐
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