BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 342

MOBILITY
Bulbs and lights
General
Bulbs and lights
Lights and bulbs are an important aspect of driv‐
ing safety.
Some equipment versions have light-emitting di‐
odes behind a cover as a light source. These
light-emitting diodes are similar to conventional
lasers and are classified by legislation as Class 1
light-emitting diodes.
In the case of a defect, the manufacturer of the
vehicle recommends having respective work car‐
ried out by a Service Partner of the manufacturer
or another qualified Service Partner or a special‐
ist workshop.
A spare lamp box is available from a Service Part‐
ner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Comply with the safety notes, see page 342.
Headlight glass
During cool or humid weather, the exterior lights
can mist over on the inside. When driving with
the lights switched on, the condensation disap‐
pears after a short time. There is no need to re‐
place the headlight glass.
If moisture increasingly forms, for example if
there are water droplets in the lamp, despite the
headlights being switched on, have the head‐
lights checked.
Safety notes
WARNING
Bulbs can become hot during operation. Con‐
tact with the bulbs can lead to burns. There is a
danger of injury. Only replace bulbs when they
have cooled down.
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WARNING
Short circuits can occur when working on light‐
ing systems that are switched on. There is a
danger of injury or damage to property. Switch
the respective lights off when working on the
lighting system. Where applicable, observe the
enclosed instructions from the bulb manufac‐
turer.
WARNING
Intense brightness can irritate or harm the ret‐
ina of the eye. There is a danger of injury. Do
not look directly into the headlights or other
light sources. Do not remove covers from
LEDs.
NOTE
Dirty bulbs have a reduced lifetime. There is a
danger of damage to property. Do not touch
the glass of new bulbs with your bare hands.
Use a clean tissue or similar, or hold the bulb by
its base.
Front lights
Adaptive LED headlights
Comply with the safety notes, see page 342.
All lights use LED technology.
Contact a Service Partner of the manufacturer or
another qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop in the case of a defect.
Rear lights
General
Comply with the safety notes, see page 342.
All rear lights except the two reversing lights in
the boot lid are in LED technology.